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Williams Safety & Rescue Completes Acquisition of Frandson Safety, Expanding Wyoming Operations

Williams Safety & Rescue has acquired Frandson Safety, expanding its operational footprint into Wyoming with new offices in Worland and Gillette. This strategic move integrates Frandson's established local presence with Williams' broader safety services, training, and technology for the Rocky Mountain region.

Rick Donovan· Oct 20· 3 min read
Construction site worker inspecting lithium-ion battery charging station with caution due to recent safety concerns and updated NFPA protocols.

NFPA Updates Construction Site Protocols for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Ben Foster · Aug 12
A modern volunteer fire truck parked outside a rural Tennessee fire station, symbolizing community safety and updated rescue equipment.

Tennessee awards $1.35M in grants for new fire rescue equipment

Ben Foster · Jul 18
A busy data center construction site with workers and machinery, highlighting the rapid expansion and potential safety concerns.

Data center boom raises construction safety concerns

Kyle Brenner · Jun 30
Flagstaff residents at a town hall meeting discussing a proposed sales tax increase for public safety services, with symbols of fire and EMS in the background.

Voters to decide on sales tax hike for public safety

Ben Foster · Jun 20
Illinois firefighters proudly stand with newly acquired safety equipment, symbolizing the positive impact of state funding on emergency response.

Illinois fire districts receive $6 million in state equipment grants

Illinois fire departments requested over $8 million in state funding for small equipment this year, but only $6 million was awarded, leaving 282 applications unfunded.

Ben Foster· Jun 5· 3 min
A collapsed second-floor deck showing damage and exposed spray foam insulation, illustrating DIY renovation risks.

DIY spray foam risks second floor load paths nationwide

A recent incident in Ohio saw a second-floor deck collapse, which investigators linked to altered load paths from a DIY exterior renovation project, highlighting a growing, unmonitored risk in homes n

Rick Donovan· May 22· 4 min