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DMR is a digital radio standard specified for professional mobile radio users Sepura, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of digital private mobile radios has joined the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association.DMR is a digital radio standard specified for professional mobile radio (PMR) users developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI); first ratified in 2005. The DMR standard has numerous benefits both in comparison to legacy analo...
Firebuy's new protective line of clothing has been a boon tofirefighter efficiency Since the first Firebuy Integrated Clothing Project firefighter clothing was deployed in March 2009, over 6,600 firefighters are in line to be re-equipped with the new protective clothing, of which almost 4,500 are already in use. By autumn 2010, just under 10,000 sets of kit will have been ordered by, or delivered to, nine county brigades across the UK and the MOD's worldwide fire risk ma...
Tritech's Imc Solutions Suite is an affordable and fully integrated systems TriTech Software Systems, a leading provider of integrated public safety software solutions, has announced the successful implementation of its modular Imc Solutions platform at several new customer sites TriTech Software Systems, a leading provider of integrated public safety software solutions, announced the successful implementation of its modular Imc Solutions platform at several new customer site...
MCS Fire & Security's SAFETY Act protection extends to customers for the security system installation and integration services U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have awarded SAFETY Act Certification and Designation to MCS Fire and Security, a service and solutions provider in the commercial security and fire detection industry. MCS Fire & Security, a service and solutions provider in the commercial security and fire detection industry, announced that the U.S....
Local 230 Firefighters announced a newproposal to imporve rescue rate San Jose Firefighters Local 230 has announced pay and benefit concessions that will save the City of San Jose millions of dollars and keep firefighters protecting the residents and businesses of San Jose. In a final attempt to avoid drastic fire and medical service reductions that will put San Jose residents and businesses at risk, San Jose firefighters announced a new p...
Every Delaware fire district is to beequipped with 150 Masimo Rad-57 Odessa Fire Company and Masimo jointly announced the distribution of 150 Masimo Rad-57® Pulse Co-Oximeters to every fire district in the state of Delaware. Odessa Fire Company and Masimo, the inventor of Masimo rainbow Pulse CO-Oximetry™, Masimo rainbow Acoustic Monitoring™, and Masimo SET® Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, jointly announced that 150 Mas...
"We are very pleased to play anactive part in the safety ofour community" The Burnaby Fire Department went live with FDM Records Management System (RMS) and Mobile RMS on June 25. In December 2008, the Burnaby Fire Department began looking into upgrading their RMS. “We were looking for a flexible software package that could be customized to fit our needs,” says Deputy Chief of Operations, Shaun Redmond. “After reviewing the products available, we...
Dealing with transport accidents and rescuing road accident victims are major tasks of SFRS Emergency crews have been trained in how to deal with radiation incidents at a training event organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire officers called in the help of experts from the Government's Health Protection Agency to teach first responders how to deal with any potential radiation leaks in the county. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for rescuing ro...
Customers are being supported through a more flexible control room solution Designed and developed by Initsys, Merlin 3 has enabled VSG to boost productivity in the ARC by over 15% by speeding up the control processes used in a range of day to day operations and enabling a higher level of activity. VSG, one of the UK's leading providers of integrated security services, has installed Merlin 3 control room software in its ce...
C-TEC's Quantec addressable call system at new inpatient unit C-TEC's Quantec addressable call system is playing a key role safeguarding staff at a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Belfast. Specifically constructed to provide Tier 4 and assessment services for young people aged 13 to 18, the new Beechcroft Unit now boasts an extensive range of C-TEC's high-quality brushed stainless-steel Quantec call system components. The main building and two extende...
The junior firefighter program is open to all youths aged between 13 and 18 The National Junior Firefighter Program serves as an umbrella program for junior firefighter schemes nationwide to promote youth participation within the fire and emergency services community. The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program, in partnership with Spartan Motors, Inc., California Casualty, and Firehouse Expo, presented the inaugural National Junior...
Pipe-cleaning has claimed a number of lives in recent times Statement by CSB chairperson Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso has urged OSHA to adopt the CSB recommendation prohibiting flammable gas blows during pipe cleaning operations. On June 28, 2010, at a public meeting in Portland, Connecticut, the Chemical Safety Board voted to issue eighteen urgent recommendations to various recipients, including OSHA, aimed at halting the dangerous practice of releasing larg...
Bushfire research institute established for the findings of Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission A national bushfire research institute is to be established in response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.A national bushfire research institute is to be established to build upon the gains of the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre and the findings of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. The Royal Commission final report released indicates how much more...
To date, Hurricane Alex has caused$1.8 billion of damage FEMA encourages disaster victim to apply for disaster assistance. Both a toll-free registration telephone number and online registration are now operational for homeowners, renters and business owners in the Texan counties that have suffered property damage or loss from Hurricane Alex. These counties include Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Maverick, Starr, Val Verde, Webb and Zapata. Officials from the U.S. Departmen...
Proper communication network helps people to cope with emergency situations IAFC President and Chairman of the Board Jeff Johnson, chief of Tualatin Valley (Ore.) Fire & Rescue, has testified before Congress in support of allocating the 10 MHz of the D Block portion of the 700 MHz band of spectrum directly to public safety to establish a 20 MHz wireless broadband network. In his testimony before the Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response Subcommittee of the H...
DCNR announced $666,553 fund for Pennsylvania's rural firefighters to helpthem save their undeveloped areas The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced record funding for rural firefighters to fight against threats of fires in forests and undeveloped areas. A record $666,553 will be awarded to help Pennsylvania's rural communities guard against the threat of fires in forests and other undeveloped areas, Department of Conservation a...
Folkstone has witnessed about 112 road traffic collisions recently involving mostly young drivers Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is stepping up its road safety campaign in Folkestone aimed at young drivers. New statistics for the last three years reveal that there have been 112 road traffic collisions in Folkestone involving drivers aged 17-24, out of which 148 people were injured, 1 fatally and 7 seriously. As part of the KFRS's road safety initiative 'Operation Carmag...
Smart Grid Intiative focusses on next generation of power distribution NIST and other government agencies are undertaking a comprehensive series of programs to develop technology and information to enable the rapid transition to the next generation of power distribution through the Smart Grid initiative. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), was awarded $250,000 from the National Institute of Standards...
Superior Uniform Group is the leading manufacturer of uniforms, career and performance apparel and accessories Superior Uniform Group declared the regular quarterly dividend of the company payable by August 30, 2010. Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable August 30, 2010, to shareholder...
Small grass fires can turn intocatastrophes if not checked in time Grass fires can be set deliberately or started accidentally. Either way they pose a huge risk to wildlife, parkland and even people's lives. The number of grass fires across London has shot up and, with the hot weather set to continue, the London Fire Brigade fears further fires. Compared to this time last year, grass fires across London are up 25%. Weather experts recently declared that last month was o...
The course has a varied program with background literature, lectures on gaming and play sessions E-Semble will be one of the guest speakers in this course. The postgraduate course will have lectures of teachers and guest speakers. In the fall of 2010, TU Delft is organizing the first accredited postgraduate course in 'Serious Gaming for Professionals.' The target group consists of professionals with a higher vocational or university training who want to become (more) proficie...
USFA made available new NFIRS web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface The FEMA’s United States Fire Administration (USFA) has recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NF...
Tyco's integrated offering is morefocused on the environment Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products [TFS&BP], a business unit of Tyco International Ltd., showcased its latest innovations at Interschutz in a greatly expanded offering that enables the business to provide unrivalled integrated fire safety and building mechanical solutions globally across commerce and industry. While several key new products were spotlighted for the first time in Europe, TFS&BP...
The world's first eco-friendly and maintenance free extinguisher now in India Darvesh Group launches ‘Firekiller' - a practical and portable flame suppressant which is also extremely environmentally safe. Darvesh Fire and Safety Industries, a division of Darvesh Group was founded in Mumbai, India by Late Miya Ahmed Sulaiman Sodagar Darvesh in 1909, today launched its ultra portable flame inhibitor – ‘FireKiller’. The newly launched ‘FireKiller&rs...
National Preparedness Month is a great way to train communities in coping with disasters The seventh annual National Preparedness Month, in September, encourages Americans to take steps to prepare. This year, NPM focuses on encouraging all Americans to take active steps towards getting involved and becoming prepared. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that, to date, more than 1,900 national, regional, tribal, state and local organizations and busin...
A trial license of XVR to the Schipholfire department by E-Semble for firefighting training and education A unique to the Schiphol Fire Department environment has been customized and offered by E-Semble.E-Semble has offered a trial license of XVR to the Fire Department from Schiphol so that they can educate and train their personnel in command procedures. Through a partnership with CAE, the XVR environment that is supplied to the Schiphol Fire Department will contain a...
Fire interruption technology device to create safety neighborhood and prevent property loss From mid June to mid July, Ara Safety’s Fire Interruption Technology device was used in 4 reported fires, knocking down fires, creating a safer fireground, and preventing hundreds of thousands of dollars in property loss. On June 13, firefighters from the Forestburg Fire Department of Alberta, used their Fire Interruption Technology device to knock down an attic fire. Using the A...
UK Fire Training has developed a more professional approach for fire risk assessment We all know insurance companies don't like paying up. A fire risk assessment is the only sure way a business can protect its premiums in case of a real fire. Fire risk assessments are proving more than just a legal requirement, as insurance companies tighten their belts against the inevitable fall out from the world wide financial slump. Unless a company can prove that it has carried out a fu...
Fire Minister for England, Bob Neill MP EADS Defence and Security welcomes Fire Ministers comments on FiReControl programme.EADS Defence & Security (DS) has welcomed the comments made by Fire Minister for England, Bob Neill MP, with reference to the ongoing FiReControl programme. The comments were made in a recent speech to the Fire and Rescue Conference in Harrogate.The Minister said: “It was time to put FiReControl on a sound and stable footing, and that the projec...
A number of fire training courses are run by UK Fire Training which helps in lowering fire risks Obtaining adequate fire safety training is essential, but it's also important to make sure that the training is delivered to the right people and at the right level. UK Fire Training provides a solution that's trusted across the UK. When it comes to fire safety training, it is critical that businesses and organisations get it right, but all too often the fire safety training cours...
