Is Your Origin and Cause ExpertReally an Expert?
The NFPA-1033(22 Edition) update is now available, which is required reading by all Origin and Cause (O&C) experts. This update elevates required education and knowledge levels of the O&C expert. While some O&C experts debate the value of a college education, the NFPA-1033(22) updates clearly distinguish areas of knowledge that can only be achieved with…
Read MoreFire-pi, Inc., receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion GoldAward from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Minneapolis-based FirePi, Inc., founded by Lorne L. Brunner, USN (Ret.) EWC (sw/aw), as a recipient of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act)…
Read MoreStay warm and stay safe as winter brings increased fire risks
Minnesota and Wisconsin winter cold is inevitable. We’ve had the heat on for months, relying on furnaces, fireplaces, and space heaters as we cook holiday meals and more. As the temps drop and we cope with the cold, the number of fires climbs. The need for warmth brings the risk of fire and death. In…
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