Dr. McAllister appointed to NFPA 921 committee

FireTox Technical Director, Dr. Jamie McAllister, was recently appointed to the NFPA 921 committee. NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations details the scientific methodology and analyses used when conducting a fire origin and cause investigation. In 2000, the Department of Justice stated in "Fire and Arson Scene Evidence: A Guide to Public Safety Personnel" that NFPA 921 is the "benchmark for the training and expertise of everyone who purports to be an expert in origin and cause determination of fires." We are honored to contribute to the continual improvements of the NFPA 921 document and to scientific advancements in the field of fire and explosion investigation.

Impact of Medications on Fall and Fire Risk in Older Adults

FireTox recently completed a study assessing the relationship between medication use and fall & fire risk in the older adult population. The project was funded by the Fire Protection Research Foundation in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. The full report can be accessed on the NFPA website by clicking here. FireTox is pleased to know that this work will provide additional content for community risk reduction programs such as NFPA's Remembering When program. The work will be presented at the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference in Boston, MA, June 6-9th. Registration is open now, and we hope to see you there!

FireTox welcomes Brendan McCarrick, P.E.

We are excited to announce that Brendan McCarrick, P.E. has joined the FireTox team. Mr. McCarrick will serve as a senior project engineer responsible for managing fire protection design and construction, fire safety research, and fire investigation projects. Mr. McCarrick obtained his B.S and M.Eng. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland. He is a licensed engineer in Maryland and the District of Columbia with applications pending in Virginia and West Virginia. He has previous experience in fire protection system design, code enforcement, risk assessment, and fire investigation. To learn more about Mr. McCarrick email info@firetox.com.