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Xtralis is the global provider of solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats The company has extended its market leading VESDA air sampling smoke detection system.The company offers safety and security products which are high in quality and performance. Xtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for early threat detection, has launched the next generation of ADPRO multi-site security solutions: ADPRO V3100 Hybrid Video and Audio Transm...
Flood survivors can get support through Helpline if recovery centers are closed Helpline is an important resource for all registrants and can provide many services. Survivors of the summer floods who have registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have easy access to a toll-free Helpline that can answer many of their questions. To access the Helpline, call the registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362); select language, enter a ZIP code, and then se...
Schirmer Engineering now Aon Fire Protection Engineering Aon Corporation has announced that Schirmer Engineering will now be known as Aon Fire Protection Engineering. Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the leading global risk management and human capital solutions firm, announced that Schirmer Engineering, has been rebranded Aon Fire Protection Engineering. Aon's fire protection engineering, building code consulting, life safety and security consulting group was acquired in 20...
Gregory B. Cade would catapult NFPA to new heights and zenith of success Gregory B. Cade began his career as a firefighter in Prince George's County Fire Department. James M. Shannon, president of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced the appointment of Gregory B. Cade as Division Director of Government Affairs. He will oversee NFPA's Washington office. "Greg brings more than 40 years experience from a line firefighter to United States Fire Administrator...
The winning team: Simon Wall,Dave Gledson,Steve Bake, Keith Ward, Richard Nicholson and Darren Kitchen North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates the success of its Road Accident Extrication team after the achievement of top honour in the UK Road Accident Rescue Challenge. North Yorkshire and Rescue Service is celebrating the success of its Road Accident Extrication team who achieved top honours in the UK Road Accident Rescue Challenge held in Southampton ov...
Saint-Gobain has joined forces with a French company for distribution of ONESuit Pro in France ONESuit Pro chemical-protective suit's advanced fabric is engineered for safety and increased mobility. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first emergency responders, ag...
Ken McElhattan, the new Chairman of National Safety Council, will boost the working and output of the company Kent McElhattan is committed and passionate about the mission of the council. Kent McElhattan, chairman and co-founder of Industrial Scientific Corp., has been elected chairman of the board of the nonprofit National Safety Council, the company said in a statement. McElhattan has been a member of the board since 2007. The council was chartered by Congress in 1913 and...
Left to right, Firefighting brothers Craig and Glenn Willis with their sons Adams and (below) Connor There exists a family having all the brothers as firefighters in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A family firefighting tradition continued at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service with the “passing out” of new recruits from Shrewsbury and north Shropshire. Among the latest batch of new firefighters were 20-year-old cousins Adam and Connor Willis, wh...
Heavy rains have led to false fire alarms and unwanted work for the firefighters which has become a nuisance for most of them False fire alarms are not only a nuisance to those affected, but also waste resources. Heavy rain across the country left the capital's fire and rescue services stretched to the limit over the weekend as firefighters responded to flooding incidents in residential and business premises. Crews were also forced to respond to several false fire alarms as a...
Motorised wheeled escape ladder, one of the London Fire Brigade Museum exhibits London Fire Brigade’s museum will display the evolution of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday, 8th October 2010. From antique fire engines and Victorian uniforms, to the world’s most advanced fire equipment, London Fire Brigade’s museum is set to tell the story of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday 8th October in South...
There are 40 honorees recognized as 'Safety Stars' by National Safety Council Rising Stars of Safety program recognizes the safety leadership of young safety professionals in the safety and security industry.The National Safety Council has announced the 40 honorees for its Rising Stars of Safety program, recognizing the safety leadership of young safety professionals. The program aims to meaningfully engage tomorrow's safety leaders in addressing current and future safety chal...
The National Safety Council will "perform better" under the experienced guidance of new vice chairman Mark P.Vergnano New Vice Chairman Mark P.Vergnano has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2006. He also has served on the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of International Safety Council. The National Safety Council elected Mark P. Vergnano to the position of vice chairman of the Board of Directors during its 2010 Congress & Expo in San Diego....
UTC Fire & Security announced its extensive range of security productsthrough leading primary brands UTC Fire and Security expands its business by offering an inclusive range of security products through four major brands. In line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Su...
Saint Gobain Performance Plastics has made quality protective apparels for the fire, rescue and safety industry ONESuit Shield is developed from Saint-Gobain's proprietary high-performance Coretech Barrier Membrane. Saint Gobain Performance Plastics introduces the company's first Level B style hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield, at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo, October 4-6, in San Diego at Booth # 5750. "The Protective Systems team at Saint-Gobain prides itself on...
Oshkosh Striker 4500 provides maximum safety to some of the biggest airports around the world The Oshkosh Striker 4500 is on duty at some of the largest airports in the world. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, today announced that two Oshkosh Striker 4500 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles have been placed into service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Calif. A third Striker 4500 is schedul...
The live broadcast of the Memorial Weekend was available via both satellite and the internet The 2010 Memorial Weekend honored 105 firefighters. Eighty died in the line of duty in 2009 and 25 died in previous years. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) had announced about the major events that took place during the 2010 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 2-3, 2010) were available live via both satellit...
Fire safety is one of Pella Corporation's key public safety efforts As per U.S. Fire Administration, living in a home with an operational smoke alarm increases the chance of survival by 50 percent. For the price of a nine-volt battery you can significantly improve your odds of surviving a home fire. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, living in a home with an operational smoke alarm increases the chance of survival by 50 percent. Through its Close the door on fire®...
State-of-the-art shopping and leisure complex K-Village stands safe due to Chubb's newly installed fire and security system K-Village is now safe from the threats of fire and vandalism due to the fire and security system installed by Chubb, a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security. Shoppers and workers at the new K-Village in Kendal are being protected from the threats of fire and vandalism thanks to a fire and security system from Chubb. Chubb is a subsidia...
The 39 stations will have ASL’s iPAM400 amplifiers developed specifically for railway infrastruture projects ASL Safety & Security along with Babcock Rail in Glasgow will upgrade the Network Rail’s long line public address (LLPA) system at 39 stations. ASL Safety & Security are working with Babcock Rail in Glasgow to replace Network Rail’s legacy long line public address (LLPA) system at 39 stations operated by ScotRail around the city centre an...
Saint Gobain provides easy way for first reponders to gain useful information on NFPA and EN standards Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics designed new website to be an Informational Resource for Emergency Responders. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced the launch of a new global website for the company’s Protective Systems division. The website provides firefighters, military personnel, law enforcement, and occupational safety professionals around the world with...
Undergrounding of wires leads to prevention of power cuts during ice storms and controls the damage Northern Plains Electric Cooperative and Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative have been trailblazers in undergrounding wires in recent years. Ice storms are an unplanned event, but in rural North Dakota, Rural Electric Cooperatives (RECs) have come to expect such storms as one of the hazards Mother Nature can dish out each winter. "It is a fact of life these outages will happen....
Hazard Mitigation Specialist gives guidance on home repair to withstand future disaster FEMA provided home repair advice in Edinburg, Del Rio and Laredo. The aim of the teams was to provide information and answer questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage as well as building or rebuilding their homes safer and stronger.The FEMA representatives spoke with survivors about mold issues, mitigation and preparedness issues inc...
Energy Innovation Hub will be dedicated for improving energy efficiency in existing and new buildings The Energy Innovation Hub will be coordinated by Pennsylvania State University and located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Clean Energy campus. United Technologies Research Center, the central research organization of United Technologies Corp, expects to receive an estimated $10 million over five years from the U.S. Department of Energy for its role in a new "Energy Innovation...
Domino's is emphasizing usage and installation of fire alarms As part of the fall campaign, customers who order from participating Domino's Pizza stores in October may be surprised when their delivery arrives aboard a fire engine. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that do not function properly. With that in mind, Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its fall fire safety ca...
Streamlight is a leader in manufacturing professional flashlights used by firefighters and rescue workers Streamlight's contribution will be used to fund various National Fallen Firefighters initiatives, including the organization's National Memorial Weekend tribute to fallen heroes. Streamlight Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional flashlights for the fire market, once again is helping to honor fallen firefighters and their survivors through its "Bronze Helmet"...
C-TEC's new fire safety products will enhance the safety of new veterinary hospital in Glasgow The new C-Tec fire solution system helps in providing better safety of animals and staff against possible dangers of the fire. A new veterinary hospital in Glasgow city centre now features a fire detection and alarm system from C-Tec, a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). C-Tec's powerful XFP analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at the facility, which featu...
TFT selects Metalogix Software to facilitate their Public Folder migration to Microsoft SharePoint A worldwide leader in providing first responders with high quality, innovative agent delivery solutions, TFT chose Metalogix Software to facilitate their Public Folder migration to Microsoft SharePoint. Metalogix Software, leading provider of Microsoft SharePoint migration, management and archiving solutions today announced that innovative manufacturing solution provider Task...
Tigo Energy actively supports the SCHOTT Solar initiative to increase solar harvest Tigo Energy® and SCHOTT Partnership focuses on increasing solar harvest with the Tigo Energy® Maximizer™ Solution. Tigo Energy® and SCHOTT Solar announced the companies are working together to bring electronic intelligence to the solar module and increase power output. As part of the partnership, SCHOTT Solar has extensively tested and established system compatibility, inclu...
Spillman/Emergency Reporting together will improve their fire products Emergency Reporting is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Spillman Technologies, Inc. “The Spillman / Emergency Reporting CAD/RMS solution provides unprecedented options for agencies and increases both companies competitiveness in the first-response marketplace,” says Dave Adams, President of Emergency Reporting. Adams explains: “ That users will be able to complete NFIRS fi...
The new system provides better interoperable digital communications among all towns of Loudon County The upgraded countywide system provides improved in-building interoperable digital communications among all towns in Loudoun County.Virginia's Loudoun County today announced that it has formally accepted its nine site, 11 channel ASTRO 25 digital radio system from the Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. The system, which was installed by Motorola and operational in le...
