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AVIOTEC's front-line technology offers flame and smoke detection for locations with no light. Thanks to separate additional infrared illumination unlit applications can be monitored with video-based fire detection delivering pin-sharp images. During the daytime, the device shows colored pictures and shifts to monochrome night mode when visibility drops below a pre-defined level. When daylight returns it automatically switches back to color mode. The video-based fire detection AVIOTEC IP starli...
Australian bushfires have stunned the world. Nature is at its full fury and humans are to be blamed for it. The flashes have been burning across Australia for months. Nearly 18 million acres of land mostly bushland, forests, and national parks that are home to the country's native wildlife have been turned into ashes. The two crucial factors behind these disastrous fires are the prolonged dry spell that dried up the forest cover and converted the green reserve into ample fuel for the fire...
Australian bush fire has stunned the world. Nature is at its full fury and we humans are to be blamed for it. The flashes have been burning across Australia for months. Nearly 18 million acres of land mostly bush-land, forests, and national parks that are home to the country's native wildlife have been turned into ashes. The two crucial factors behind these disastrous fires are the prolonged dry spell that dried up the forest cover and converted the green reserve into ample fuel for fire to gro...
Like they say – The best way to tackle a big problem is to unpack it and piece it down to small isolated issues. Resolving the small, building block issues would have a compounding effect and the big problem will be gone like a breeze. The approach to fire suppression has evolved in quite a similar manner. In good old times when the concept of fire suppression meant the commissioning of water based sprinkler systems that worked on the principle of total flooding, the effectiveness of such...
The United Kingdom is one of the most economically developed and technologically advanced nations in the world. The world has seen some state-of-the-art technologies emerging from the UK. Customer satisfaction Being a consumer in a mature market such as the UK has its own privileges; customers here have some of the best choices of products and services at their disposal. The same is true for the fire trade. However, there are some areas that, if addressed can take customer satisfaction levels...
Fire has been the consistent enemy for a long time. History has proved time and again how fires can cause massive destruction. Ironically, the biggest of fires have struck in the most developed and technologically advanced nations. Automatic fire sprinkler system Let’s look at some of the world’s most historic fires: Firecrackers are a dangerous source of fire, more so because they are uncontrollable. Even in an advanced city like Rhode Islands in the United States of America, the...
Smoke is a by-product of fire. It is a dangerous mix of unburnt gases and solid particles. Smoke is formed due to the incomplete combustion of the material. During complete combustion, everything is burned, producing just water and carbon dioxide as the by-products. During incomplete combustion the fuel is not burnt completely leaving behind a lot of residue; smoke being one of them. Smoke is a collection of these tiny unburned particles. Each particle is too small to be seen with the naked eye...
Avon Protection is pleased to announce they have received an order from The Netherlands for FM50 masks and FM61EU filters, under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract. The Netherlands joins other NATO Nations and Partners, Norway, Belgium and Finland, in purchasing the FM50 to protect their militaries. FM50 masks ordered by The Netherlands Developed in conjunction with the United States of America’s Department of Defense, in order to counter the multiple CBRN threats...
Jactone Products, as a manufacturer of fire safety equipment, is open for business as usual during the current UK lockdown period, with social distancing protocols in place. It is manufacturing across all areas, including fire extinguishers, PAFSS fire suppression, fire blankets, and safety and information signs. All the fire safety equipment products are available as usual.
The FY2021 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) opened on Monday, January 4, 2021 and closes on Friday, February 12th, 2021, at 5 pm ET, so if users haven’t already begun preparing, hurry and head over to FEMA’s Guidance Materials ASAP to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to fund the department’s health, wellness and safety.
With the announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a national lockdown is now in effect until further notice. New guidance New coronavirus lockdown guidance has been issued for “people who are fit and well”. It is advised that “you must not leave or be outside of your home except where you have a reasonable excuse”. The guidance clearly states that a “reasonable excuse” includes working “where it is unreasonable for you...
The Fristads Fusion range offers workers high-quality garments that meet the need of various industries such as service, building, and construction. With male and female options available, there’s a style that suits everybody and a uniform for all different industries. Granite Workwear prints and embroider onto the clothing so that users can have their logo and name on the garments to stay on-brand across the board. Granite is going to outline some of the key features and benefits of the...
REV Fire Group, a manufacturer of fire apparatus brands including E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara®, and Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal®, and Ladder Tower®, announces that Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment is expanding its product portfolio and will represent Ferrara Fire Apparatus and E-ONE. Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment has been a longtime, successful Spartan Emergency Response dealer providing its New York Metro area customers with best-in-class sales and service. &ld...
Emergency services from various regions in Germany have been sounding the alarm for months: According to those responsible, the flood of operations can hardly be managed anymore and endangers rapid care in life-threatening cases. The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) as a neutral network for protection, rescue and safety now wants to analyze the problem together with the key players in the rescue service and look for possible solutions. Representatives of AG...
The profession of life-saving is complex and dangerous. Oddly, some often need to remind themselves of this. Many are not only hazmat professionals, but also EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, company commanders, law enforcement officers, EH&S specialists, lab safety specialists, risk managers, confined-space technicians, USAR technicians, WMD specialists, apparatus operators, grief counselors, supervisors, parents, spouses, and the list goes on. And, it is expected to be proficient in most of...
On January 4th, 2021 around 0800 hours, E811B was alerted for a structure fire in the 4700 block of Navahoe Street. First arriving companies found smoke coming from the rear of the home and started the working fire dispatch. E811B stretched a backup line to the structure and checked exposures. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries were reported.
“Having joined the company just five weeks before lockdown last year, it’s been one of the more unusual starts to a new role! But just over 12 months in, and I can honestly say that ROCKWOOL has been extremely supportive in helping me to realise my ambitions for developing my team,” explains Annemarie Shotton, National Sales Manager – Merchants & DIY. Despite the challenges of navigating a sales landscape that is traditionally driven by networking and industry events...
On January 1st, 2021 at 1200, E811B, A811C, VC811, and VC811A responded to a house fire in the 11300 BLK of Montgomery Rd with a report of people trapped. While en route a column of smoke could be seen, prompting the working fire dispatch. Crews arrived on the scene to find heavy fire showing from the basement of a single-family dwelling and a report of people trapped in the basement. E811B arrived and operated as the second due engine, stretching a backup line into the basement and assisting w...
Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for South East Asia, Tin Le Than, discusses some of the key considerations to take into account when specifying an effective gas suppression system. Data centers, control rooms, power generation facilities, and archives may serve very different purposes, but they all pose the same critical challenge for those charged with their fire protection. Guarding against catastrophic loss whether of data, irreplaceable cultural assets, or essential services creates...
Lightning Fire Systems is pleased to announce the recruitment of Jamie Younie to their Fire Alarm team. Jamie is an experienced engineer with the added skills of commissioning and fits right into their team. Lightning Fire is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrie David to their Fire Alarm engineering team, Lawrie is based in Cambridge and is an experienced and customer focused engineer who also has the added qualification of being a Fire Marshall. In addition to Lawrie, the company is e...
Choice is delighted to be the preferred national service provider of intruder alarms, CCTV and fogging systems to approximately 190 high street stores. Remote maintenance facilities in accordance with DD 263:2010 have been successfully implemented by Choice, resulting in ongoing revenue savings. Additionally, Choice deploys 24/7 remote diagnostics capabilities – using a combination of Honeywell panels and Emizon-IP dual path signaling over the client’s network – resulting in b...
Over the coming weeks and months, AW Technology will be featuring a series of blogs and articles that will focus on the truly global nature of the internationally renowned company’s operations. Global projects installations Each article will profile a specific country that AW Technology operates in and will also demonstrate the team’s capability and experience of successfully delivering the company’s state-of-the-art products and solutions in that nation. Following AW Techno...
Over the coming weeks and months, AW Technology will be featuring a series of blogs and articles that focus on the truly global nature of its operations. Each article will profile a specific country that AW Technology operates in and demonstrate the team’s capability and experience of successfully delivering its state-of-the-art products in that nation. This first article is focused on India, AW Technology’s previous work in this exciting, dynamic and emerging country and the potent...
AW Technology’s business is truly global. The fire safety and alarm industry is one that impacts billions of people across the world and therefore it’s crucial that AW’s dedicated team are able to connect with key clients wherever they are based. Already in 2019, the team has completed various international engagements, including the recent visit to a client based in Russia. The latest trip has taken them to the fabulous nation of India and more specifically they have visited...
Cambridgeshire's fire chief has been recognized by Her Majesty The Queen in her New Year Honours List. Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland has been awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal for his distinguished service. Chairman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority, Councillor Kevin Reynolds, said: "I am delighted that Chris has received this honor.” “Chris has provided outstanding leadership throughout his career in Cambridgeshire, which has been particularly preval...
Area Commander - Chris Parker said, “While many residents were enjoying the festive period, our crews, officers, and emergency call handlers were hard at work helping those impacted by the flooding seen across the county." He adds, “Working with our partners from the Environment Agency, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, and local authorities, crews were out pumping water out of properties, assisting with travel to rest centers, and helping build flood defenses. Crews also assisted people...
For all the resilient men and women that work in the forestry industry, there needs to be a pair of logger work boots that are up to the task of handling all the tough terrain and hazardous materials that they are faced with. Also referred to as chainsaw safety boots, logger work boots help those in the forestry industry stay comfortable and protected from any potential foot injuries or punctures, utilizing a heavy-duty safety toe insert. Chainsaw safety boots/Logger work boots HAIX USA offe...
Fireworks are beautiful but are very dangerous if not used properly. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages anyone who chooses to use consumer fireworks to practice fireworks safety or find alternative ways to celebrate. “Fireworks safety is paramount as we continue to battle COVID-19,” said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. “If you choose to use consumer fireworks, please read the cautionary labels and dispose of your fireworks properly. Doct...
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) is delighted to announce an updated version of their prestigious graphical supervision software - Odyssey XLP, now compatible with their new range of Chameleon addressable fire alarm control panels. The Odyssey Graphics Display and Alarm Management System allows the connection of up to 64 panels to a PC, the compatible panels are namely OCTO+, GEKKO, NODE+, G-One, JUNO NET, and JUNIOR. License structure scheme The main difference between the Odyssey XLP and Odyssey...
E811 was alerted to respond as part of the fire task force to the 13100 block of Larchdale Rd. VC811A and VC811B responded as well. First arriving units on scene found a 3-story garden-style apartment with fire through the roof. The incident was soon upgraded to a second alarm. E811 turned out with 6 and operated in the delta exposure knocking fire, which had spread to the common cockloft and multiple units. VC811A had Division 3; VC811B had Division 2. 28 apartment units were affected. Co. 11...
