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The newly appointed Chairman and Board Member will boost up the working of CSB Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso has been confirmed and appointed as the new chairman of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), the agency announced today; Mr. Mark Griffon has been appointed as a new board member, filling the other vacancy on the Board. The new chairman and board member were nominated by President Obama on March 22, 2010. They were discharged from the Senate Environment and Public Works Comm...
65 percent of the military road in Iraqis engaged in transporting bottled water for group of people The purpose of the experiment, conducted with in cooperation with Radian, Inc. and Kärcher was to test equipment capable of obtaining water from various sources, purifying it, and bottling it for distribution. Commercial water bottling plants use state-of-the-art equipment to filter and bottle water to ship around the globe. Huge bottling facilities, some as large as five...
"We are proud to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates" International brand commercial trucks rank highest in vocational truck segment and dealer service among class 8 customers. Navistar, Inc.'s International brand commercial trucks ranked highest in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Vocational Truck and Dealer Service segments the only two categories recognizing the Class 8 truck industry this year according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 H...
Royal TenCate is ready to makea difference with its new boardmembers TenCate decides to appoint Global Group Directors. The Executive Board of Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) has appointed Dave Clarke (52) as new Global Group Director TenCate Advanced Composites, effective January 1, 2011. It has also appointed Wally Moore (46), former Group Director TenCate Geosynthetics Europe, as Global Group Director TenCate Geosynthetics, effective since July 1, 2010. Jorg Huber (66)...
Roads and pipes were destroyed bythe landslides cause by severe storm. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA People of four West Virginia counties who suffered losses in June Severe storm register today with FEMA for disaster assistance to overcome the trauma. Homeowners, renters and business owners in the four West Virginia counties who suffered losses in the June severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides can begin the process of applying for federal and state disaster assi...
CSB recommendations are meant for OSHA and NFPA after major mishap at Kleen Energy power plant U.S. Chemical Safety Board approved urgent safety recommendations to OSHA, NFPA and others. The draft recommendations, which were approved without amendments at a public meeting in Portland, CT, aim to prevent deadly explosions and fires during pipe cleaning and purging operations. U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) board members voted on a series of 18 urgent rec...
A new water mist system comes with features like low weight, easy installation and high-tech design FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system from Autronica Fire and Security AS can be integrated into a single-supplier fire detection and suppression system. The FlexiFOG® water mist fire suppression system can protect accommodation areas, machinery space areas as total flooding and local protection with one single pump package Autronica Fire and Security AS has d...
Streamlight funds helps BCRF to create awareness and ways of prevention against breast cancer Streamlight® raised the funds from sales of its “pink” flashlight products. Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, donated $100,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), a not-for-profit organization with a mission to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer. The company raised the funds through proceeds f...
Scores of volunteers cutting tree limbs, removing debris, cleaning mold from flooded homes, and giving comfort With the support of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) Kentucky volunteers use every method possible to identify people who need a hand-up to start them back on the road to recovery. In the first days after the May storms raged through Kentucky, the television images were dramatic and heart-breaking: scores of volunteers cutting tree li...
Fireworks with safety and precautionsadds more spark and funto the occasion FEMA and USFA warned that careless handling of fireworks and outdoor grills can spoil parties and picnic so, follow the safety tips to enjoy the occassion. Weather forecasts are mixed in the Pacific Northwest for this year’s Fourth of July observances, but however the weather turns out, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) warn that careless hand...
The quick and easy installation feature of Prysmian FP helped engineersto install new system on time Wessex Fire and Security were selected to install fire alarm systems in the Museum of London. The specialist fire and electrical firm made exclusive use of Prysmian FP.Since 1976 the Museum of London has offered visitors a unique insight into the city’s history and holds many millions of historical artefacts. On 28 May 2010, five new galleries opened to the...
The Sepura radios will enhance the communication efficiency fire departments in Saarland The State of Saarland opted Sepura's STP hand-portable and SRG mobile gateway radios to become the first German state to select the new Sepura Colour Console (SCC) for the mobile radios. The government of the German Federal State of Saarland has announced the award of the contract for their entire fleet of 4,000 TETRA radios to Sepura's partner in Germany, Selectric Nachrichten-Systeme Gm...
The voice alarm system installation specialist is now in action at wellknown Towner gallery SigNET's sophisticated Integrity voice alarm system is now in operation at Eastbourne's famous Towner Gallery. Established in 1923, the South East's most celebrated art museum moved to a new state-of-the-art building adjacent to the Eastbourne Congress Theatre in 2009. With an invaluable collection of 4000 pieces of art including paintings by Pablo Picasso and Henr...
FLAME-SIM simulation software helps firefighters train effectively The City of Allen Fire Department (AFD) in Allen, TX received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation from The Alliance for Innovation which they received at the Transforming Local Government Conference in Las Vegas on June 3, 2010. AFD received the award for their use of virtual emergency command training for operational readiness. The virtual emergency command training in place at The Allen Fire D...
Top service technician Jason Kleman shows excellence at 2010 Navistar Rodeo Jason Kleman of Mid-State Truck Service Inc (Plover, Wis.) took top honors at the fourth annual Navistar Service-Technician Rodeo, where he beat ten other commercial truck service technicians to be crowned “Top Service Technician.”The rodeo, held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill., featured the top eleven service technicians from International® dealers...
Security product users can implement the Presidium Mini for an array of sterile zone monitoring applications The Xtralis ADPRO Presidium Mini also features automatic scene learning and intelligent algorithms to dramatically reduce false alarm rates caused by small animals, trees and their shadows, car headlights and adverse weather conditions such as heavy wind or rain.Xtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security th...
The Belleville Wisconsin Volunteer Firefighters The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) created the Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to help volunteer first responders in the aftermath of devastating events. Over the past few months, many areas in the U.S. have been affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other natural disasters. Many communities rely on volunteer first responders when natural disasters such as these strike. However, often the homes and...
Holmatro's RFID system helps with easy identification of one's rescue tools including exact location For easy online equipment management: At Interschutz 2010, Holmatro Rescue Equipment launched a free of charge, online equipment management system for easy identification of one's rescue tools including their exact location. Holmatro RFID takes a large administrative burden away from rescue organizations and allows them to focus on their most important task: saving lives....
The new CSB video is entitled "Dangers of Hot Work" Hot work is defined as burning, welding, or similar spark-producing operations that can ignite fires or explosions. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a 14-minute safety video warning of the hazards of welding and other hot work activities in and around Storage Tanks containing flammable materials. Entitled “Dangers of Hot Work,” the video presents key lessons from the CSB’s hot work...
ICC Awards will be presented at ICC Annual Conference 2010 at Charlotte, NC ICC Awards will be presented in five categories to honor individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to ICC. The International Code Council (ICC) is now accepting nominations for the ICC Awards, which will be presented at the 2010 ICC Annual Conference on October 25–28 in Charlotte, NC. Nominations must be received by June 15. ICC Awards will be presented in five categor...
Rob (right) and Chris DayDay2 Day has become the 300th member of BAFE SP 203-1 scheme BAFE are pleased to announce that Day2Day have become the 300th installer company to achieve its accreditation under the SP203-1 scheme. This modular scheme for fire detection and alarm systems allows companies to prove their competency within the Fire industry. All scheme members are independently verified as competent through UKAS accredited Certification Bodies, who work to the scheme and...
London Fire Brigade's going green initiative has helped in preserving the enviornmental balance Projects put in place by the London Fire Brigade have led to savings of £260,000 this year alone. New figures announced on the eve of World Environment Day (5 June), show that London Fire Brigade's green projects are not only protecting the environment but are also saving London's taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. With pressure growing to save both money...
London will get a security boost from the newly introduced DIM anti-terror vehicles The new vehicle will be on-call in strategic locations 24-hours a day, ready to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) incidents. A new rapid response Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) vehicle – capable of tackling terror attacks and other major emergencies - hits London's streets this week, reinforcing the capital's position as one of the best prote...
Futian's police force will benefit from the poweful coverage of Sepura radios Sepura has signed a contract with Futian’s district police to supply TETRA radios. Sepura announces at the TETRA World Congress 2010 the contract win for the supply of TETRA radios to the Futian District’s Police Force in the city of Shenzhen in China. This prestigious sales win was achieved in conjunction with Shenzhen Xinghuo Electronic Engineering Co. Sepura’s valued Chinese par...
John McAuliffe truly exemplifies outstanding lifetime achievement in the fire and emergency services Chief John McAuliffe was awarded the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award during the NVFC Spring Board Meeting on April 30 in Alexandria, VA. With over fifty years in the fire service and an abundance of leadership roles and accomplishments to his credit, McAuliffe truly exemplifies outstanding lifetime achievement in the fire and emergency services. McAuliffe joined the Wethersfiel...
Fires caused by barbecues can be avoided by following a few simple fire safety rules National Barbecue Week fast approaching, London's firefighters are advising people to take care with barbecues. Every year the Brigade is called to fires caused by barbecues, but by following a few simple fire safety rules, this situation can be avoided. Andy Hickmott, London Fire Brigade's Assistant Commissioner for Community Fire Safety, said: "We want people to enjoy the warm weather but a...
Senator Dodd has been honoured for the support he provided to volunteer emergency responders Dodd was the Senate sponsor of the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act (VRIPA), which was enacted in 2007. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) named Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) the 2010 Legislator of the Year at the Spring Board Meeting. The NVFC Legislator of the Year award is given annually to a member of the U.S. House or Senate for their support...
Jeff Cash was honoured for setting high standards and values at NVFC The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Board of Directors honored Chief Jeff Cash with the E. James Monihan Director’s Award. Cash, who is the Second Vice Chairman of the NVFC and the Director from North Carolina, was recognized for his extraordinary involvement in the NVFC and for going above and beyond in his service and commitment to the Council. The award was presented during the N...
The junior firefighter program was founded in the year 2004 The Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Company is an outstanding example of what a junior firefighter program can achieve. The Westhampton Beach (NY) Fire Department’s Junior Fire Company has received the 2010 NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award. The award, which is sponsored by Tyco International, was presented on April 30 during the NVFC Spring Board Meeting in Alexandria, VA. Paul Hoyle, junior fir...
The leadership award is named after Paul S. Sarbanes, a retired senator who stood for US firefighters CFSI and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation selected NVFC for its work on the national level to establish and promote the Volunteer Firefighter Health and Safety Priorities. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) received the Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Safety Leadership Award on April 29 during the Congressional Fire Services Institute's (CFSI) annual National F...
