Water Scarcity and Fire Suppression

In 2021, 58,985 wildfires burned over 7.12 million acres in the US, compared to just 18,229 wildfires and 1.32 million acres lost in 1983 when official record-keeping began (NIFC). An unimaginable amount of water is used every day for mitigation and response solutions.  Over the past years, drought conditions have substantially increased and continue to… Continue reading Water Scarcity and Fire Suppression

Locker-rooms and MRSA Disinfection

Towel Snapping and MRSA

Towel Snapping Staphylococcus aureus (Staph A) infections are a danger for athletes of all ages. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to common antibiotics such as penicillin and cephalexin.  A MRSA infection is very contagious. It’s easily spread through direct physical contact with an infected person, making it… Continue reading Locker-rooms and MRSA Disinfection