BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The exercise aims to prepare first responders for natural gas emergencies, emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before digging. PG&E, SoCal Gas, and Kern County Fire ...

Effective training and stringent protocols are essential to prevent gas leaks and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, particularly in industrial settings. Imagine this: a gas leak goes ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County Fire District #8 held a training session with Avista on Friday focusing on natural gas emergencies. The training included both firefighters and utility workers and ...

“We’ve dug here before; do I really need to call 811?” During my career as a natural gas worker, I’ve heard every explanation for not calling 811 before digging. Sometimes it’s a construction crew ...

(WHTM) — Cascading failures involving a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion in 2023 at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, killing seven workers when the ...

Utilities that provide natural gas to customers are investing in smart technologies to modernize their infrastructure. These ...

READING, Pa. — Cascading failures involving a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion in 2023 at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, killing seven workers ...