Albania Fire Industry News

Worker safety is of the utmost importance and there can be no compromise in equipping workers with the proper personal protective equipment. Independent international organizations and regulations have developed guidelines and standards that health and safety officials must follow to ensure the quality of personal protective clothing, leading to better levels of safety for workers. risk assessment It is important to understand the level of risk involved and which type of FR clothing will be t...

When people store and charge their mobility devices inside their homes, garages, or businesses, there is the potential for battery fires to lead to structure fires. Just one example is a recent apartment fire in New York City that resulted in injuries to 12 citizens and a Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighter. Best practice tips Motivated by the surge of fires started by batteries in mobility devices, the FDNY has created best practice tips for firefighters confronted by...

3M, a pioneer in commercial bonding solutions, and Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems, are joining together to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. Advanced solutions The RoboTape™ System for 3M™ Tape allows industrial manufacturers to take advantage of the benefits of 3M Tape in their assembly processes while maximizing product...

Firefighting has undergone more than enough change in the last couple of years, some of it the result of the coronavirus pandemic. As the pandemic wanes, there is talk about the “new normal.” But what does that mean for the fire service? At the very least, fire departments need to be aware of changing trends, including everything from new health concerns and preparedness requirements to an evolving social climate that is spilling over in the fire service.  More online and &ldqu...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...

Bosch has installed a comprehensive, connected and completely integrated fire alarm system, in order to provide optimized safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas, in Brazil. Designed by Bosch experts and implemented by Brazcamp Tecnologia installers, in Campinas, Brazil, the integrated fire alarm system secures the entire city hospital campus, around the clock. Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series All fire detection devices are connected via the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series fro...

BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has announces the launch of a collaboration with the FIA (Fire Industry Association) at the fire safety exhibition, FIREX INTERNATIONAL on 17 May 2022. The partnership will provide members of the FIA with discounts on certification to the BSI Kitemark™ for IoT Devices, which is designed to help consumers confidently and easily identify the IoT devices they can trust to be safe, secure, and functional. As part of this launch and to provi...

MSA Security® (MSA), an Allied Universal® Company announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection. This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat. Canine training MSA Security has been the industry's leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 D...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it offers the products and services, backed by rigorous standards outlined by the UK’s national fire safety organization, the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Sprinkler systems guide The FPA published a guide for sprinkler owners and specialist sprinkler maintenance contractors to inspect; service; test and maintain sprinkler systems to meet the required standards. The UK fire suppre...

The conference program, devised by Europe’s two largest professional sprinkler organizations – EFSN & BAFSA will feature many innovative and ground-breaking developments from the water-based fire suppression industry worldwide. Over 50 presentations will be delivered over the two days. Residential sprinklers systems It is been five years since the Grenfell Tower disaster but the fallout continues. One reaction has been to see residential sprinkler systems much more widely appli...

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, HURST Jaws of Life has collaborated with nationally recognized country music recording artist Mark Ware on a song that reflects on and celebrates the grit, guts, heroism, and heritage of the firefighter profession. ‘Firefighter Anthem’ will be performed live on April 28 at FDIC International with an acoustic rendition by Mark Ware himself at the IDEX Fire & Safety / HURST Jaws of Life booth #1608. Country music recording “In celeb...

On June 20 - 25, 2022, everything at the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Hanover/Germany will focus on the issues of fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection, and security. AQUASYS will present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HPWN) in Hall 13, Stand A56. Experience AQUASYS product highlights 2022 discoverer the effect of water mist with impressive fire test videos, which they have realised on their test site. Innovative solutions  Convinc...

CMC announced that the company is excited to showcase their latest rescue products at FDIC International 2022 (FDIC 2022) exhibition. Visitors will be able to demo the CMC CLUTCH by Harken Industrial, the comfortable and customizable ATOM Harnesses, the innovative LEVR Escape System, featuring the Flash.G and Flash.2 Escape Anchors, the new SL Anchor Straps, and much more! CLUTCH by Harken Industrial The CLUTCH is the latest evolution in rope hardware that enables the technical rope professio...

The fire department of a southern U.S. city was trialing Blackline Safety technology when a dangerous fuel spill put the devices to the test. Firefighters were called to a local station where 32 gallons (120 liters) of gasoline had spilled out and was flowing rapidly onto the ground. As firefighters—equipped with G7 personal gas detectors—arrived on the scene, their G7s started sending high gas alerts to the fire department lieutenant, over five miles away. Using the Blackline Live...

A Yorkshire property company has been fined £20,000 for failing to carry out safety and fire safety improvement works on a property in Kirkburn, Driffield after ignoring requests to do so by housing officers. GAP Properties (Yorkshire) Ltd, which is based in Doncaster, was represented at Beverley Magistrates Court by director George Plant, who pleaded guilty on its behalf to two counts of failing to comply with improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004. East Riding of Yorkshi...

With the global market paying more attention to environmental protection and the urgent need for clean energy, Hydrogen energy stands out among many energy sources as a recognized renewable and clean energy source. Jinhong gas, as an enterprise engaged in the hydrogen storage and transportation business for a long time, will play a more important role in the international market. The Great Future of Hydrogen Energy Development Compared with conventional electric energy, the development of hyd...

Howe & Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announces that it will participate in FDIC International 2022 with its Thermite® firefighting robot family and the brand-new SWAT-BOT™, mobile ballistic shield all-terrain robot. The company will be located in booth 5061 at the conference, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 25-30. Providing fire suppression Howe & Howe’s Thermite family of firefighting robots,...

“In a challenging global environment, 3M delivered a strong start to 2022 with solid growth, operating margins, and robust cash generation,” said Mike Roman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at 3M, adding “In response to feedback from our shareholders and to provide additional clarity on the strength of our underlying business performance, starting in the first quarter, we are reporting adjusted earnings to exclude costs for significant litigation.” He adds...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28-30, 2022. As one of the most exciting developments in the firefighting industry, this new electri...

Bring technology and design to the customer; bring the new RA-1000 Stainless Steel Remote Annunciator Series from Mircom.  BB-1001DS The BB-1001DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge. The enclosure door comes with a Lexan window, two keys, and a durable lock. The door comes hinged to the left side of the box. The box is capable of handling one RAM-1032TZDS, RAXN-LCD, and RAXN-LCDG Annunciators.  BB-1002DS The BB-1002DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge...

Milwaukee Tool continues their dedication to personal protective equipment by expanding into arm protection. Offering ANSI/EN388 rated Cut Level 5 Protective Sleeves and Cut Level 3 Protective Sleeves, the new solutions help prevent arm lacerations and help keep users safe and productive.  Protective sleeves "Arm lacerations are becoming more common, increasing the demand and requirement for cut-resistant sleeves on job sites," says Zach Richman, Director of Product Marketing for Milwauke...

Temperatures well below zero, coupled with snow and ice as far as the eye can see: the perfect conditions for the exhaustive winter condition testing of Rosenbauer’s RT (Revolutionary Technology) electric municipal vehicle presented themselves in the north of Sweden. The result: more than just satisfactory.The small Swedish town of Arjeplog is situated in the province of Lapland and lies just a few kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The area is not just known as a place to see the No...

3M announced that it has acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in the United States and Canada. The acquisition demonstrates 3M's commitment to its "connected Bodyshop," one of 3M's active digital platforms that integrate data capture and analysis with material product platforms, capitalizing on emerging needs and trends. Digital transformation, data integration "Businesses across i...

Congratulations to the Audiology team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, who are the first physiology service in the UK to transition to the new Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) 2020 standard. The IQIPS standard is managed and delivered by UKAS and covers eight Physiological Science disciplines. IQIPS standard v2 2020 Laura Booth, Senior Assessment Manager for IQIPS had the following to say on this achievement, "Following the recent commencement of the transition of ac...

Modern researchers and experts conclude that wearing a face mask lowers the spread of the COVID-19 virus. When someone with the virus wears a face mask the chances of sharing it with someone else reduce. Wearing a face mask also protects them from someone affected by the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, it can be concluded that wearing a face mask will offer protection to them and themselves around them. Though all face masks are not the same, it is highly necessary to know which one offers...

The Fire Investigation Fire Standard focuses on ensuring fire and rescue services (FRS) deliver effective, efficient, and valid fire investigations into the origin, cause, and development of fire. One of the desired outcomes of the Fire Investigation Fire Standard is that services will have a competent and resilient capability to undertake fire investigations, adhering to relevant legislation, guidance, and codes of practice. The Fire Investigation Fire Standard also makes reference to the ISO...

Fire brigades, disaster relief workers and rescue services are facing challenges that did not previously exist in this range. This is because the number of operations and the severity of events are increasing, including severe weather disasters, vegetation fires, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the refugee crisis. These are just a few examples. The main theme of INTERSCHUTZ 2022, ‘Teams, tactics, technology – protection and rescue networked’, sums it up. The world&rsqu...

The world must embrace technology that helps fossil fuels burn more cleanly and efficiently to help avoid an energy crunch, fuel Technology Company SulNOx Group Plc said. SulNOx Group, which specializes in providing responsible solutions for the decarbonization of liquid hydrocarbon fuels, said the need was urgent, with oil demand expected to grow by about 10 percent by 2030. The warning came on the eve of Earth Day, which this year has the theme ‘Invest in our planet’. 2030 energy...

This Earth Day, Hempel is “Investing in our planet” and announces amendments to its EUR 1 billion Revolving Credit Facility and its EUR 500 million Term Loan. From 2022, borrowing costs will be linked to Hempel’s sustainability targets. To help drive efforts to meet Hempel’s ambitious sustainability targets, the facility’s interest margin will be adjusted up or down, based on Hempel’s ability to meet its four sustainability goals.Hempel’s KPIs linked to...

NIST released the WUI Structure/Parcel/Community Fire Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) to provide guidance for homeowners and communities to protect themselves from wildfires. Integrating the latest post-fire field observations and fire science research, this report defines dozens of clear, measurable and cost-effective protective actions homeowners can take to defend their homes. Most vulnerable components Wildfires can spread through a community very quickly, especially one with dense h...