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Fire Watch

Coverage of Fire Watch in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 21:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 12:00 UTC
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitationorganization1Office of the State Fire Marshalorganization1Solano State Prisonplace1Forestry and Fire Recruitment Programorganization1Caitlin O’Neilperson1Royal Rameyperson1Legislative Analyst’s Officeorganization1Ringorganization1Jamie Siminoffperson1Sandy Firetopic1Southern Californiaplace1CBS Newsorganization1
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  • SECURITYJul 27 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERS
    Why California prisons are using their own employees as human fire alarms

    California prisons are using employees as human fire alarms due to outdated fire alarm systems, costing nearly $50 million between 2020 and 2025. Replacing all fire alarm systems would cost $1.5 billion, leading the state to rely on 270,000 hours of prison staff monitoring for fires. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is exploring lower-cost roles for fire watch coverage.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 21 · 21:30 UTCCBS NEWS
    How Ring's Fire Watch feature works to keep people safe amid wildfires

    Ring's Fire Watch feature is being utilized to help residents and emergency crews during Southern California's Sandy Fire evacuation. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff discusses how doorbell and security cameras are assisting people in staying informed and safe during the wildfire.