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On March 16th, Matt Gantley (UKAS CEO) and Dr. Adel Alkeaid (SAAC Executive Director) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the relationship between the two national Accreditation Bodies. This agreement fully acknowledges the expertise of each organization, enabling the sharing of knowledge and experience that will contribute to the quality of infrastructure in both nations. technical consultation and support UKAS and SAAC will work together to provide technical consultation...

"The BAFE SP205 scheme provides a route in evidencing competency to deliver the vital service of Fire Risk Assessment," said Chris Auger, Director of Schemes. He adds, "We encourage registered organizations, specifically SP205 registered organizations, to provide your input to help greater understanding and steer decision making." Information provided by Office As users will be aware, there is considerable work underway to strengthen the building and fire safety regulatory systems, not least...

Tom Morgan, Josh Hollebon, Tom Woods and Stuart Long from the Yare Valley Churches running club have each run 92 miles during February to complete the virtual challenge by surpassing the mileage an ambulance covers on an average shift. The team chose the mileage clocked-up by crews at their local station in Longwater. Completing the target We have completed similar feats previously and were keen for something new" Tom Woods said: “We have completed similar feats previously and were kee...

Hardstaff Barriers has taken another major step towards sustainability by recycling every single item of old or damaged PPE. In January, Hardstaff Barriers made the pledge to recycle rather than dispose of all personal protective equipment that can no longer be worn. Since then, the company has collected 30kg of used PPE, which has reached the end of its life, to be recycled to create new products. Hardstaff Barriers have teamed up with Granite Workwear, an ISO14001 certified company, which has...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has announced that the Data Management Fire Standard is now open for consultation, closing 27th April, 2022.  Data Management Fire Standard The Data Management Fire Standard has been developed with expert input from the NFCC Digital and Data Program, NFCC Leads for Data, Apollo Gerolymbos and Andy Hopkinson, Government Digital Services and colleagues, with data expertise from a wide range of fire and rescue services. 

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has worked with partners, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the National Trust in a day of action focused around wildfire training. With the warm weather forecast this weekend crews and rangers teamed up on moorland near Slaithwaite to test new equipment, swap best practices, and formulate techniques should a moorland fire occur this year. Moorland firefighting equipment We can share techniques and get to grips with the latest stat...

Road traffic accidents are the main cause of death for children five years and older worldwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help protect the lives of the most vulnerable pedestrians – children – 3M announces its commitment to increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries around the world by 2024. Underdeveloped roadways, a lack of crosswalks, and poor visibility in school zones put the youngest pedestrians at particu...

Miller Knight is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Oduba to its Contracts Management Team. Due to the recent expansion in operations, Mike has joined the Passive Fire Protection side of the business and is responsible for overseeing the projects in the South of the UK. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, he will certainly make a strong addition to what is already a fantastic group.  

Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex® fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. Antibacterial and antiviral properties The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria foun...

Pac Fire introduces another advancement in structural firefighting outerwear from MSA Bristol. EOS is the latest structural firefighting ensemble from MSA Bristol. MSA Bristol EOS builds on the success of XFlex and the UK Collaborative Framework ranges, retaining the popular, ergonomic sports styling and advanced protection achieved from the combination of quality technical fabrics and advanced moisture management technology. protection and cleaning efficiency Why EOS? Named after the Greek g...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, has expanded its fire alarm monitoring capabilities, allowing dealers to add growing fire alarm services to their business.  According to a recent report from Grandview Research, the demand for fire protection systems will continue to increase steadily from 2022 to 2030. Intrusion, access, surveillance software Connect ONE, the single software solution that controls intrusion, access co...

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry representatives and CEN and CENELEC can have an open exchange on current standard...

Three generations of the same firefighting family attended an extra special ceremony to mark the graduation of the latest recruit to join the ranks at Askern fire station. Ellie Adams, aged 23, has become the third generation of her family to serve at Askern, Doncaster after completing her initial training and ‘passing out’ in front of family and friends at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Sheffield training base. initial training Amongst those watching were Ellie’s...

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is the first NHS Trust to have signed up to UNISON’s new Anti-Racism Charter, which aims to help tackle racism in the public sector. The charter commits organizations and their leaders to a raft of pledges designed to prevent all forms of conscious or unconscious racial bias.  This includes championing a racially diverse workforce, recognizing the impact of racism on staff well-being and regularly reviewing its strategies to improve racia...

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. safe and effective fire protection With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets an...

Hardstaff Barriers has maintained its prestigious FORS Gold status for another year, in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to fleet safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.  The manufacturer and supplier of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) and security barriers, first received Gold accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in 2019. FORS accreditation The company has maintained its Gold status – the highest level that can be reached due...

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that their team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Lionel House Residential Development, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), for Winvic Construction Ltd. Lionel House Project Lionel House, located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, in Birmingham will comprise 259 high quality managed apartments – 156 one-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 13 three-bedroom. Other features of the residential project include landscaped roof terraces, gr...

The city of Orlando is known for its amusement parks and attractions. However, so many of the city’s residents and tourists don’t see the daily acts performed by the city’s brave firefighters from Orlando Fire Department. Beyond running the typical daily calls that many departments run, the fire department also operate in the parks on technical rescue calls and to assist the park’s response teams with emergency medical incidents. Although, those technical rescue incident...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched its new Community Risk Profile. The services it provides to the public need to be based on an assessment of current and future risks balanced with an understanding of the communities we serve and the places where they live and work. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service takes into account the potential impact of the identified risks on the people who visit, live, and work in North Yorkshire and the City of York. Effective and efficient...

Recently, sprinklers have protected a school, a retirement housing block, and a 13 story residential building from fire. Yet again sprinklers are recorded as protecting the young, the elderly, and the vulnerable from fire thus providing society with the necessary resilience to the damaging forces of fire. Chip pan fire: Retirement Housing Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service were called to a chip pan fire in the first-floor kitchen of a residential block of 112 flats. A single conc...

The Senior Coroner for Hertfordshire, Geoffrey Sullivan, has taken the step of submitting a Prevention of Future Deaths report concerning care home sprinkler systems and building standards to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, following the conclusion of his inquest into the deaths of two women at a care home fire in 2017.  Resistive heating Resistive heating in the electrical wiring of a linen cupboard caused the blaze that quickly spread thro...

The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the ninth straight year. 3M is one of only seven industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. "For the past 120 years, 3M has built its reputation on doing things ethically," said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. "Our purpose as a company and unwavering integrity help us deliver to our customers and make 3M a great place to work...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new website which features a contemporary design and improved functionality and navigation, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience to ensure they find the passive fire protection advice and information they need. The newly created site uses clear navigation to ensure the visitor can quickly access the information they are looking for, whether this is the ASFP’s extensive range of guidance documents and webinars in the...

Hardstaff Barriers is protecting its employees as well as the planet with the introduction of a new welfare van that is supported by solar power. Features of the welfare van It has installed a solar panel in the new vehicle, allowing the batteries to be charged via renewable energy, without the need to keep the engine running.  The van provides a hot water dispenser, microwave, hand wash facilities, heating, fridge, and lighting, ensuring that staff is comfortable throughout their sh...

Miller Knight is pleased to announce the appointment of James Stimpson as the new Commercial Manager, overseeing the Passive and Structural Fire Protection arms of the business. James has over 20 years of experience within the broader construction industry and has an impressive portfolio of Senior Quantity Surveyor roles, including working with some prestigious companies such as Interserve Construction, Simons Construction, Thomas Fish, and Caledonian Modular on schemes ranging from £250k...

Miller Knight is delighted to announce the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new Midlands Head Office, located in Nottinghamshire. The expansion comes as a result of significant growth in all our active contracting sectors; including the Major and Minor Remedial Projects market, and the Specialist Passive and Structural Fire Protection market, where it work as a Specialist Sub-contractor to some of the UK’s largest Principal Contractors. New location details  With o...

Miller Knight announces that its team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Chorley Street Development in Bolton for Weston Homes Plc. Site features Located adjacent to Queen’s Park, the 5,700 sq. m. site will comprise 118 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent, and over-50s accommodation. A total of 17 two, three, and four-bedroom houses, including four three-story townhouses, will be constructed for shared ownership with landscaped front and private rear gard...

A group of young people has raised funds to renovate a charity community center by selling items made from reclaimed firefighting equipment. The 11 Prince’s Trust students raised more than £500 by making and selling keyrings, coasters, and plant holders from recycled hose parts. They then used the money to renovate The Salvation Army’s community center and shop in Batley, West Yorkshire, as part of their 12-week personal development program with West Yorkshire Fire a...

Sleep Number Corporation, the sleep health, science, research, and innovation leader, announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Shelly R. Ibach as Board Chair, effective May 12, 2022, following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ibach will continue to serve as Sleep Number’s President and CEO. She succeeds Jean-Michel Valette, who served as Board Chair since May 2010 and will remain on the Board. The Company also announced that the Board unanimously elect...

With a keen eye and interest in numbers, Joshua studied at the University of Greenwich where he gained a BSc First in Mathematics. He has previously worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst, supporting the company directors in seeking, securing, and executing corporate transactions. In his new role, he will be working alongside our Regeneration Division, assisting with the day-to-day management of project cost control, sub-contract inquiries, valuations, and cost reporting. Alex Slater, Pre-C...