Antigua and Barbuda Fire Industry News

Streamlight Inc., globally-renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Portable Scene Light EXT, a taller model of its Portable Scene Light, featuring a pole and rotating head that extend a full 84 inches high. With its extra foot of height and its 5,300-lumen output, the rechargeable high lumen light allows for complete scene light coverage from an extended height, improving worker visibility on the job. Completely portable and featuring a narrow footprint, the Portabl...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. To help combat this sobering, but preventable, statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 through May 10, during OSHA's annual National Safety Stand-Down. As part of this week-long safety blitz – now in its sixth year – MS...

CFD was requested by HCRS for mutual aid assistance on a confirmed accident with entrapment at Logan Hill. R-1 responded and arrived without incident to find a single SUV off the roadway head-on into a tree. The vehicle was upright and appeared to be very unstable due to its position on the steep roadside. HCRS and EMS were on scene PTA. The lead paramedic advised they had one critical patient heavily pinned by the dash and his lower extremities VUMC Lifeflight was enroute. A second non-critica...

A significant number of deliberate fires across the county during April has sparked concern for fire officers. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s firefighters responded to 91 fires that were started deliberately last month, an increase of 34 from the previous month and 48 more than last year. These incidents were spread across various locations, with some specific areas showing considerable activity. Nine separate fires In Huntingdonshire, 19 deliberate fires were reported, with t...

With renowned lifeboat supplier Norsafe already well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance-related complexity and costs. ​​​​In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment already boasted a strong range of safety equipment, solutions and services to the offshore industry. Now, that range has evolved to encompass...

Streamlight Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Streamlight 18650 Battery Bank Charger, designed to help first responders, industrial technicians and other users maintain and charge up to eight Streamlight 18650 USB rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The new Bank Charger features an eight-bay design, allowing users to charge up to eight 2600 mAh Streamlight 18650 USB batteries in 5.25 hours. Each bay features an LED display above the battery slot to ind...

Firefighters bravely worked through the night on April 15, 2019, to control and extinguish a fire that was threatening to destroy the beautiful and historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Working nine hours into the early hours of April 16 to extinguish the fire, firefighters are credited with saving the 850-year-old architectural masterpiece from complete destruction, and with rescuing the historic relics and artwork inside the cathedral. 500 Firefighters Involved Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo her...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference at its new location in Rosemont, IL, USA at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry involved in the station design process. station design ideas and plans GearGrid looks forward to connecting with...

GearGrid is excited to announce they will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. GearGrid will be located at booth #345 (Hall E) from May 17th – May 19th. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges and providing innovative solutions. Products on display GearGrid has several new products available, specifically for turnout gear storage, hose drying and wi...

GearGrid is excited to announce that the company will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, taking place at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo GearGrid will be exhibiting at booth #345 (Hall E), at the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, from May 17 - May 19, 2019. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges, and providing them with innovative solutions...

Keep calm, summer is on the way! Already organized a family holiday? If one likes to spend more time in the sunshine, camping trips are an all-time summer favorite for many families. They are the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the hot weather! When it comes to camping, there is endless fun and adventure to explore. BBQs, camping and caravanning all pose fire hazards, so it is important to be aware of the fire safety of camping Must-have items to dig out for the family ge...

The City of Port St. Joe Fire Department has received delivery of their very first custom-built Toyne Pumper. Delivery of the department’s new Toyne Tailored Apparatus was completed in late March. The addition of the new pumper will have a positive impact on the department’s emergency response capabilities; currently, the department has two Class A pumpers, one 75-foot ladder pumper, one brush unit, and one rescue unit. Custom-built Pumper Toyne mounted the bolted stainless steel...

Over the next six months members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham this independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event.  The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2019 The Br...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published industry research undertaken by Perpetuity Research into the benefits and challenges of automating confirmed alarm signaling from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) to police control rooms. The independent research – done via an online survey and one-to-one interviews with a range of industry people including from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) – assesses the pros and cons of automating signaling beyond current practice, the potenti...

Global safety products manufacturer and service provider, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced winning a major contract to build and supply a VIKING Norsafe Munin S1200 patrol boat for the Norwegian police force. Police patrol and rescue boats The vessel, which will be built in Arendal, Norway and delivered in December, will carry out police patrol and rescue missions in the East Police District covering the 38 municipalities from Gardermoen to the Swedish border. Seeing off competition...

Checkmate Fire are dedicated to helping businesses and public sector organizations safeguard their customers and staff through the implementation of life-saving firestopping solutions. This involves not only completing essential installation and remediation works, but also educating property owners on why passive fire protection is not simply a legal requirement, but also an investment in the future of their business. It is easy to become complacent regarding fire safety, and the possibility of...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that registration is open for the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb taking place at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the event is not just for first responders – but all who want to take part in honoring the 343 fallen firefighters of September 11, 2001. Last year’s record attendance included 2,700 residents, firefighters, and local b...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global provider in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference at the Westin Grand Central in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. ET. A real-time audio and slide webcast of the presentation can be accesse...

ASL is excited to be exhibiting at Railtex 2019 – the most widely anticipated event in the UK rail industry calendar. One can find then on stand M85 showcasing the iVENCS Line & Station Management control system following a brand new refresh of the user interface. They invite visitors to try out a live demo workstation that will demonstrate how the line and station management system integrates with and controls multiple subsystems at a single station, or along...

VIKING has been awarded a five-year contract by ADNOC Logistics & Services for their safety equipment servicing. Maritime safety equipment manufacturer and global service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING) has won a tender to work with a shipping services company ADNOC Logistics & Services. Marine fire and lifeboat servicing The five-year contract extends to a fleet of more than 120 vessels and encompasses a complete service offering including marine fire and lifeboat...

Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting products, introduced the QB, an ultra-compact headlamp that delivers 200 lumens over an extraordinary distance of 85 meters on its highest setting. Offering the convenience of USB rechargeability, three output modes and a lightweight, low-profile design, it is the ideal hands-free personal work light for professional and consumer uses alike. “The newest addition to Streamlight’s family of USB rechargeable headlamps is...

The Donauleiten on the northern bank of the Danube in the upper Mühlviertel is not only densely wooded, inhospitable and steep, but is also home to many communications dead spots. In other words, it is perfectly suited to putting the EMEREC operations management system through its paces. The practice scenario that confronted the firefighters of the Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis Fire Department (Lembach section) from the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel region during their spring training was...

At the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show (Indianapolis, IN., May 5-8, 2019), Runtech and Nash will strengthen its message as a Total Vacuum Solution Provider for the Pulp & Paper Industry. TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show Nash's team of engineers set the pace by configuring and optimizing a paper machine Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show will focus on “Setting the Pace”. Backed by decades of joint industry expertise, Nash's team of engineers set the pace by...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from June 17 – June 20, 2019. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s renowned professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety. NFPA Conference & Expo...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council's (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign. The week-long campaign runs from April 29 - May 5 2019 and is a national campaign which aims to highlight the risk of accidental drowning. Half of the accidental drownings happened in 2017 when people didn't even intend to go in the water. Activities such as running, walking, fishing and cycling near water can put the users at risk of drowning. In 2017: 255 people accident...

The Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Gorman, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, to serve as the Chairman of the Board. New Chairman of the Board As previously announced, James C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp’s long-standing Chairman, informed the Board, in January 2019, of his intention to not stand for re-election as a Director, at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “Gorm...

Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has won the Fire Innovation of the Year Award at the second National Safety and Health Excellence Awards for its next-generation 16L Taktis analogue addressable Fire Panel. The Awards took place at a Gala dinner held at the Birmingham NEC on 10th April. The Fire Innovation of the Year award celebrates products or services that demonstrate genuine innovation and differentiation to other products in the market place. Products must have been...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has issued some safety advice after a coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death following a fire involving a cup heater at the home of 61-year-old Julie Milne in March, Fenland, in 2017. CFRS carried out a fire investigation following the fire at the bungalow of Ms. Milne on June 6, 2017. At an inquest into Ms. Milnes’s death, Senior Coroner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, David Heming said a significant contributing factor was smoke...

The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the robust demands of firefighters, the GearCart unit makes the perfect fire equipment addition to any fire station. The innovative GearCart solution allows hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick and convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows fire departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. Gea...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference, at its new location in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare Hotel. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry, who are involved in the station design process. 2019 Station Design Conference GearGrid looks forward...