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KFRS received around 20emergency calls after Kent was hit by floods Following heavy rains, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) received around 20 emergency calls to reports of flooding and issued safety advice to the public.Herne Bay was worst hit, with the Environment Agency reporting more than 60 properties, mainly basement flats, affected by surface water flooding caused by heavy rainfall. After fire officers visited properties in Central Parade and Mortimer Street, Herne...
Pennsylvania court has made the installation of fire sprinkler systems in homes compulsory The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., applauds the decision made by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S. applauds the decision made by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania that determines t...
CSB found that inadequate fire protection and safety arrangements led to the fire accident in the water tunnel US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) report found that company and its contractor failed to adequately prepare for hazardous work inside confined space of hydroelectric plant Tunnel, and also; Xcel had no technically qualified responders on duty.The tragic accident that took the lives of five industrial painting contractors deep inside an Xcel Energy hydroel...
Weak physical risk management enhances the risk of fire accidents by twenty times A new FM Report shows that businesses with stronger risk management practices than their peers enjoy more stable financial performance. Over the long term, it includes much lower earnings volatility, according to the findings of a new study of more than 500 large multinational companies. Commissioned by FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, and conducted by O...
Columbia Southern University has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council to offer scholarships Columbia Southern University (CSU) has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to offer two two-year scholarships to members of the NVFC to attend CSU. This is the second year that CSU has offered scholarships to NVFC members. One scholarship will be awarded towards a Bachelor’s Degree and the other for an Associate’s Degree. "We thank...
NLB Corp. is a global leader in high-pressure and ultra-high pressure water jet technology NLB Corp. President Forrest Shook has said that patent infringement allegations by StoneAge, Inc. of Durango, Col. are warrantless, and that NLB would seek damages. “Our Typhoon™ series nozzles do not infringe on any StoneAge patent,” he said. “They follow the same rotating water jet technology path that NLB has used for nearly 40 years, with enhancements tha...
ESC is committed to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electrical accidents at home or the workplace The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has just announced the successful projects in its 2010 Fire Safety Fund Awards scheme. Twenty three organisations throughout the UK will share over £100,000 of funding for specific regional initiatives to reduce the incidence of fires relating to electricity in homes. With around half of all domestic fires in the UK caused by...
Ten Cate manufactures functional materials for four major industrial sectors including firefighting industry Royal Ten Cate (multinational producer of functional materials) is to install an International Advisory Board as a strategic and advisory body to the Executive Board. The International Advisory Board of Ten Cate will comprise: Prof. J.G. de Hoop Scheffer, among other positions, Professor at University of Leiden, Co-President of the Security and Defence Agenda (Brussel...
The net profit of TenCate doubled in just the first quarter this year Loek de Vries, Executive Board Chairman and CEO of TenCate said: "The net profit has doubled compared to the first half of 2009, after adjustment for over €5 million of net non-recurring income during the period." The interim results demonstrate the positive effects of the measures taken, particularly in the Geosynthetics & Grass sector. On a lower volume of sales, the operating result...
Formal consultation process with theFBU on its future changes to start and finish times of shifts for firefighters London Fire Brigade began the process of formal consultation with the Fire Brigades Union on its proposed changes to start and finish times of shifts for London firefighters. Discussion and negotiation on the proposed changes have been going on for five years but have not yet resulted in a collective agreement. London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson has written to...
New addition to SigTEL disabled refuge/EVC system C-TEC launches new additions to its disabled refuge/EVC range. C-TEC launches new additions to its disabled refuge/EVC range. C-TEC has launched four new outstations for its popular SigTEL disabled refuge system/emergency voice communication system. The new EVC302GS green disabled refuge outstation is surface mounting, strikingly bright, easy-to-clean and 10% cheaper than its stainless steel cousin. A flush mount version is a...
Gold is now installed in the fire alarm systems and disabled refuges across ten BSF schools in the Bristol area Suitably certified, correctly installed and reliable fire safety systems are required for school environments. School environments require fire safety systems that are reliable, suitably certified and correctly installed. An integral component of any such system is the fire resistant cabling. So, when Sovereign Fire and Security Ltd were subcontracted to carry out w...
NVFC has always been committed to the emergency medical and rescue services The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has launched a new EMS/Rescue (EMS/R) Section to provide volunteers in an EMS or rescue delivery system with information, education, services, and representation to enhance their professionalism. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has launched a new EMS/Rescue (EMS/R) Section to provide volunteers in an EMS or rescue delivery system with information, e...
DHS and FEMA are hosting a NationalDialogue on Preparedness National Dialogue on Preparedness open through September 10 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are hosting a National Dialogue on Preparedness to supplement the mission and recommendations of the Local, State, Tribal, and Federal Preparedness Task Force. Through the National Dialogue, the Task Force is seeking input from stakeholders on what works, what needs...
Elimination of Riverside county volunteer firefighters brought by fire department is continuing to unravel It appears the case for the elimination of Riverside County Volunteer Firefighters brought by the Fire Department is continuing to unravel. Two official Proclamations from the County Board of Supervisors have surfaced which directly contradict allegations contained in the August 10th proposal submitted by Fire Chief John Hawkins. The Board's "Volunteer Firefighter Week"...
The green makeover of ten London Fire Brigade stations cuts down almost 40 percent of electrical energy consumption Some of the features fitted at the ten stations included solar panels that turn the sun’s rays into electricity, motion censored lights and energy efficient boilers. These have resulted in electrical energy consumption coming down by nearly 40 per cent. Figures released today show that carbon emissions have plummeted by as...
To improve alarm management practices SIAC works closely with law enforcement agencies The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) is stepping up its efforts to reach law enforcement, citizens and companies in the security industry by adopting several new social media tools. As part of its outreach program, SIAC is now plugged into three social networking tools – Twitter, LinkedIn and WordPress. Short messages will be frequently delivered via Twitter. LinkedIn will con...
The Plaistow team won the London Life Challenge competition held at the London Fire Brigade HQ The gruelling ‘London LIFE Challenge’ was held at Brigade HQ in front of over 200 spectators. Ten teams representing 13 London boroughs competed against each other in a series of gym based exercises. The capital’s youngsters have been pitting their speed, strength, teamwork and firefighting skills against each other in a borough-wide London Fire Brigade competition...
Streamlight is the leading producer of high performance fire lighting equipments Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, announced the promotion of Ray Sharrah from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaced C. Bradford Penney, who recently retired. The company also announced the promotion of George Collier to Executive Vice President. He will retain his current title of Chief Financial Officer.Sh...
DRIFIRE's wares are to appear on Inside Business Review, hosted bySenator Fred Thompson DRIFIRE, manufacturer of comfortable flame resistant (FR) clothing for U.S. military and commercial markets, will be featured on Inside Business Review, a TV program hosted by actor and U.S. Senator, Fred Thompson, that features the most innovative and groundbreaking companies driving the global economy. The first national airing on Fox Business News is scheduled for August 22nd&...
NFSA releases the second edition of its most popular book on Fire Sprinkler Systems The NFSA announces the publication of the 2nd Edition of its popular textbook: Layout, Detailing and Calculation of Fire Sprinkler Systems. This text remains the most complete book ever written for the fire sprinkler engineering technician. This newly revised textbook has been updated to reference the 2007 and 2010 editions of NFPA 13 with more examples, student exercises, new chapt...
Fire Corps evaluation including a set of surveys proves their volunteer program successful Overall, the evaluation found that Fire Corps teams are helping departments in a variety of ways, that volunteers find their time spent with Fire Corps is rewarding and that many departments began using citizen volunteers because of the Fire Corps program.Fire Corps launched in December 2004 with the mission to increase the capacity of volunteer, career, and combination departments throu...
Fire Corps state advocates shall assist the implementation of Fire Corps programs through emails now Official Fire Corps emails have been created to help facilitate communication between programs and State Advocates. The purpose of the Fire Corps State Advocate Network is to harness the energy of the Fire Corps program at the state and local level. The Fire Corps State Advocate Network assists local fire/EMS departments who are establishing or im...
PSA is a joint venture of Delaware City Fire Company and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association A national Public Service Announcement (PSA) urging motorists to “slow down and move over” premiered yesterday at the Delaware City (DE) Fire Company. The PSA is a joint venture between the Delaware City Fire Company and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) to educate the public about dangers associated with passing responder...
Setcom's paper is entitled 'Key Considerations for Purchasing Fire Apparatus Communications Equipment' Setcom Corporation™, a leading manufacturer of intercom systems and headsets for fire apparatus, just released a white paper - Key Considerations for Purchasing Fire Apparatus Communications Equipment - which addresses the major concerns faced by fire departments considering the purchase of communications equipment and illustrates the ways in which intercom system...
The LS1-OC100E Hemi-directional Loudspeaker from Bosch Solutions supplier and Bosch dealer Entegre Electronic, from Istanbul, has designed and installed a public address and voice evacuation system at TÜDEMSAS, based around 50 Hemi-directional Loudspeakers from Bosch.Established in 1939, TÜDEMSAS (Turkish Railway Machines Industry Inc.) repairs freight and passenger wagons and manufactures freight wagons and spare parts. Its factory in Sivas, Turkey has a to...
Hoax callers tamper the work of London Fire Brigade by diverting them to false fire sites Referred to by the fire service as ‘malicious false alarms’, calls range from children phoning as a bit of fun, to people of all ages who are fascinated by the emergency services or looking for attention. London Fire Brigade is now hoping parents can play a part in reducing the calls by warning children who are bored and looking for something to do, that making hoax calls is n...
Superior Uniform Group has secured 40th rank in the 'Top 50 Companies 2010' list released by Apparel Magazine Superior Uniform Group again earned 40th rank in the Apparel Magazine's 2010 list of Top 50 companies, up two positions from 2009. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., designer and manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and uniform accessories announced being named to Apparel Magazine's 2010 list of Top 50 companies, an honor achieved repeatedly d...
The ONESuit® Pro meets all standards for safety, ergonomics and cost-effectiveness Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has declared that the ONESuit® Pro chemical protective hazmat suit has been accepted onto the Firebuy chemical protective clothing framework agreement after an extensive qualification process. Firebuy is the UK government’s Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) for fire, risk and safety products. Firebuy acts as a centralised procurement body...
If you know someone affected by the storms, and they haven’t registered, urge them to take action today Many Kentuckians have taken the first steps to seek federal disaster assistance and have begun their recovery effort following the July severe storms and flooding.Not all of the people who suffered losses in the storms in Pike, Carter, and Lewis counties have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and storm survivors in the Rowan, Mason and Madison are...
