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The Pyrene Company Limited from their beginning in 1914, until 1971 when they became Chubb Fire Security Limited, were among the world's leaders in the manufacture of fire fighting equipment. The name Pyrene was epitomised by their famous 'pump' extinguisher which was installed on public transport, commercial and private vehicles throughout the ...
Synthetic chair cushions and other synthetic chair furniture may seem innocent enough, but they can catch fire as easily as gasoline. Officials warn of high fire danger in synthetic furniture Skip ...
March 25 – L. Fish Furniture Company fire in Chicago, Illinois, killed 12. March 27 – Ököritófülpös, Hungary, fire in a barn during a dancing party killed 312 people. [8] [9] December 21–22 – Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 13 firemen and one policeman died in two separate collapses.
A man had to be rescued by firefighters after the blaze broke out near the King Power Stadium.
1898: Fire broke out in the packing rooms of the factory on December 13, causing over $50,000 in damages to the building and finished goods. [4] 1901: Fire broke out once again on September 23, 1901, causing $75,000 in damages. Four firemen were injured fighting the blaze. [5]
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Fire-retardant materials should not be confused with fire-resistant materials. A fire resistant material is one which is designed to resist burning and withstand heat. An example of a fire-resistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building.
"Fire retardant foam" often refers to solid foams often used in the production of furniture which resist ignition, as required under British law in recent years. I would suggest the term "Fire fighting foam" would better describe this subject matter, referring to foam used to suppress fires, or perhaps a disambiguation page stating the two ...