When it comes to metering in the fire service, there’s a culture of “I’m no hazmat technician. Meters are for hazmat geeks.” However, competency in basic metering is a skill that first responders must ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With the investigation into the ambulance fire now focused on the portable oxygen tank and regulator. Experts said oxygen itself isn’t dangerous, but caution is needed when handling ...

It's a potentially fatal mixture: high levels of pure oxygen flowing through tubing, and the flame from a lit cigarette. In the wake of three fatal oxygen fires in York County since the beginning of ...

Firefighters tend to focus on visible fire (like a moth to a candle). Smoke is toxic and makes it hard to see, but does not present much of a threat to a firefighter wearing protective clothing and ...

Home oxygen use has become increasingly popular among older adults as an effective and convenient way for them to manage medical challenges such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...