Propane tanks are not an unusual sight in outlying county areas. Alternative fuel experts agree that the gas can be dangerous if not handled properly, or if the tank is defective. But they say that ...

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — Propane is a fuel of choice across West Virginia and firefighters from several departments received training Saturday on how to battle propane fires. The West Virginia State Fire ...

Before you fall off of your chair, let me explain the “forget safety” element of the title of this column. A dictionary definition of safety is “The state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or ...

BLOOMINGTON — Issues in the propane industry don't happen often, said Illinois Fire Service Institute instructor Mark Clapp. But when they do happen, it's big. Compared to a building fire, putting out ...

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...