In 2007, a Chinese fire brigade used hoses to end a tense standoff between police and a suspected murderer.

Can Pixar's latest film, WALL-E, have a fire safety message? Of course it can and kids will take more notice if they see it at the movies

Avoiding disaster while on the water isn't just a matter of carrying a few boat extinguishers in your hold. Good fire safety practices involve keeping the right kind of extinguishers, being careful about refueling, and watching out for the perils of smoke in enclosed spaces--all essential components in avoiding the words, "Abandon ship!"