Corey Smedley tells why his department adopted the use of floor-below nozzles and smoke curtains for battling fires in unsprinklered high-rise residential buildings.

A fire that scorched a 24-story apartment building in London as people slept has raised questions about fire safety measures in San Diego. The building had 130 units inside and was built in the 1970s ...

Tornadoes and severe storms sent scores of Chicagoans scrambling to basements Sunday and Monday, but what should residents do if they live in high-rise buildings? Meteorologists and public officials ...

Fire safety in residential properties is not merely a rule or requirement, but rather a protective measure in the context of ...