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The Environment Services Association (ESA) has launched it's latest ‘Take Charge’ recycling campaign to counter the rising number of fires caused by batteries that have not been disposed of correctly. recycle batteries First launched in 2020, the campaign aims to warn consumers of the dangers related to ‘zombie’ batteries, which can be a potential fire risk if they are thrown away alongside residual waste or via other recycling methods. Instead, it urges consumers to r...
A hotel company has been ordered to pay £16,590 in fines and costs for breaching fire safety regulations and potentially putting lives at risk. Union and Western Hotels Ltd, the company that runs the Union Hotel in Penzance, has been fined after pleading guilty to failing to meet fire safety regulations. fire safety failings It comes after a fire safety inspection, conducted in October 2020, saw officers from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) uncover several fire safet...
A fire that broke out at Slough bus station in the early hours of 29 October 2022 is being investigated by Thames Valley Police. Six fire appliances from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) attended the blaze that spread across the entire roof of Slough bus station. Aerial ladder platform deployed Tim Readings, the Group Manager for RBFRS, confirmed that the fire was 20m by 40m in scale, “When they got there, it was a very well-developed fire, the bus was already well-alight...
Following four months of testing and auditing, Warringtonfire Australia has certified three passive fire protection (PFP) products from Promat Australia to its Certifire third-party certification scheme. Promat, a manufacturer of fire safety products and systems, partnered with Warringtonfire to have its PROMASTOP® UniCollar and PROMASEAL® FCS and FC fire collars tested and audited between October 2021 and February 2022, and certified in June 2022. Certificatio...
First launched in 2020, the campaign aims to warn consumers of the dangers related to "zombie" batteries, which can be a potential fire risk if they are thrown away alongside residual waste or via other recycling methods. Instead, it urges consumers to recycle batteries and electronic devices containing batteries using only specialist recycling services. According to the ESA, current statistics suggest that only 40% of local authorities actually offer kerbside collections. Additionally, the c...
At approximately 4:45 pm, CFS crews were called after reports of a structure fire on George Road, Williamstown in the Barossa Valley. On arrival, crews found a garage at the property fully alight, with the fire spreading to the attached two-story house. damage bill In total, five CFS trucks, one MFS truck, and a Bulk Water Carrier worked to bring the fire under control, and SA Ambulance and SAPOL were on the scene to assist. The garage and its contents were destroyed, however, due to the qui...
South Yorkshire’s police and fire services are urging people to be fire-safe and 999-wise around Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. This comes after the county’s firefighters saw an increase in call-outs on Bonfire Night last year, compared to previous ‘Dark Night’ periods. Crews were called to 96 incidents on Friday 5 November last year, compared to 80 on the same date in 2020–an increase of 20 percent. Many of these callouts involved bonfires that...
Fire-Dex is officially an exclusive gear partner for the Fire Dept. Coffee. Protecting people is mission-critical for the two companies. Fire-Dex is now the exclusive gear partner (including helmets, gloves, jackets, pants, and hoods) for the Fire Dept. Coffee, a pairing that brings industry-renowned PPE together with freshly roasted gourmet coffee and entertaining, educational online content for firefighters. Fire Dept. Coffee's successful years Fire Dept. Coffee is run by active and r...
At approximately 4:45 pm, CFS crews were called after reports of a structure fire on George Road, Williamstown in the Barossa Valley. On arrival, crews found a garage at the property fully alight, with the fire spreading to the attached two-storey house. CFS crews respond to structure fire in Williamstown In total, five CFS trucks, one MFS truck, and a Bulk Water Carrier worked to bring the fire under control, and SA Ambulance and SAPOL were on the scene to assist. The garage and its con...
In 2022, Jinhong Gas imported several liquid helium storage tanks, which increased the choice of helium supply and lowered helium price in China. It makes it easier for customers to purchase helium, ultra-high-pure helium, medical helium, and compressed helium can be transported and provided more conveniently. Cryogenic pressure vessel Helium is a key cryogenic material in semiconductor, medical and other industries because of its small proportion in air. Due to the high demand for helium and...
The FLIR K2 is a rugged, reliable, and highly affordable thermal imaging camera designed specifically for firefighters to help them find their way in the thickest smoke and make the right decisions quickly when every second counts. Show the firefighting team the right way, identify the most appropriate fire-fighting method, or locate people in need of help in time, even under the most difficult conditions. Dual retractable lanyard kit With any purchase of a K2, Teledyne FLIR is offering a fre...
Informa Markets’ ASEAN M&E 2022 show is set to welcome10,000 visitors from 60 countries from 7–9 Nov 2022 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), in Malaysia. Being the first fully physical exhibition since the COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN M&E – Southeast Asia’s premier Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Energy trade show will host 150 exhibitors from more than 11 countries, with 4 grand international pavilions (Singapore, India, China, and Turkey). Visitor e...
The CPD seminars are designed for architects and other construction professionals across the specification chain. The seminars are free to attend and they usually require about one hour, in order to present the Active Fire Curtain Barriers CPD seminar, which includes approximately 15 minutes for a Q&A (Questions & Answers) session. The next monthly CPD seminars will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 11 am to 12 pm. Coopers Fire’s monthly CPD seminars Coopers Fire i...
At the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo this September, Blackline Safety brought together two global brands at the forefront of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance–L'Oreal and Repsol—to discuss the link between EHS and ESG and how it can influence the business strategy. Laynnea Myles, Assistant VP, EH&S, L’Oréal and Jenny Ward, S&E Systems Lead Supervisor, Repsol joined Blackline Safety’s Chief Growth Officer Sean S...
Carrier is pleased to announce that they have launched a revised and refreshed program for Continuing Professional Development, or CPD. As part of the company ethos and commitment to sharing knowledge, they have developed a number of engaging seminar modules, which can be delivered remotely, or in person, at offices or premises. Continuing Professional Development/CPD modules These modules have been certified for content and accredited by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) These modules hav...
UKAS is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Hamilton, Chief Executive of SAFed, as the new Chair of their Policy Advisory Forum and Policy Advisory Council. Caroline’s extensive experience as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer in the nuclear and manufacturing industries, coupled with her leadership of SAFed, ideally qualify her for this position. As the trade association for the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry, SAFed plays a key role in maintain...
Nine SA Country Fire Service (CFS) and three Department of Environment and Water (DEW) personnel will travel to Victoria this week to assist with the flooding events throughout the state as part of a national resource sharing arrangement. The team is made up of experienced incident management personnel, with both staff and volunteers heading across the border to assist at incident management centers along the Murray River. Incident management personnel State Duty Commander, Ray Jackson said t...
A takeaway franchisee and employer who allowed people to sleep in dangerous conditions, have been fined by a court and ordered to pay £15,400 in costs. In December 2018 Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) building fire safety inspectors visited Jano Jabbarkhel and Sharbat Khan Jabarkhail at Tops Pizza in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone. prohibition notice They were issued with a prohibition notice to prevent anyone from living on the property, due to safety concerns linked to the la...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has expanded the Tyco® RM-2 Riser Manifold product offering with the launch of two versatile, economically focused RM-2 Base models that complement the fully-integrated RM-2 Riser Manifold. The riser manifolds support fire safety by supplying, monitoring, and regulating water flow to a building’s fire suppression piping system. The new base models are a cost-effective and easy transition arrangement to...
Streamlight® Inc., a global provider of high-performance flashlights, has announced the promotion of Travis Bridgette to the position of National Sales Manager - East for the company’s Industrial/Fire division. In this position, Travis Bridgette will be responsible for leading the Industrial/Fire sales team in the East, in order to achieve the company’s sales goals for the Industrial and Fire markets. Additionally, Bridgette will be responsible for maintaining distributor and ag...
UKAS is proud to have published its Annual Report for the financial year 2021/2022. Building on last year’s new format, the Annual Report contains a range of articles that reflect on UKAS’s activities and demonstrate the value accreditation brings to many areas of society. All articles share a common theme of technical rigor, individually examining aspects of how it is embodied, applied and delivered by accreditation. UKAS Annual Report 2022 The report contains articles from the U...
Held at the prestigious Aviva headquarters in London on 18 October, the event was organized by the FPA, the Fire Sector Federation (FSF), the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Shadow Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, Sarah Jones, set the tone for the day by commending the great strides that have been made by the fire sector to push forward the agenda for safer working and living practices in the built environment. However, she noted...
Students at the University of Lincoln have been told to vacate their privately owned accommodation amidst fire safety fears. Around 500 students at the University of Lincoln have been told they need to leave their university accommodation following the results of a recent fire risk assessment. Several issues at the privately owned residential building, The Gateway, were uncovered by independent fire consultants. In particular, they found there was a need to make “improvements to fire...
Purpose built to compartmentalize fire and smoke, fire doors are recognized as a critical element of passive fire protection and exist in practically every building where we work, sleep, and live. Such is their importance; they are acknowledged by several professional bodies and are a legal requirement in non-domestic premises and houses in multiple occupations (HMOs). Day to day we use them without a thought, yet fire doors consist of much more than a simple piece of furniture. A fire door is...
This month’s edition of International Fire Buyer, a UK publication, addressed the current climate of wildfires, examining causes, effects, and responses. Jeff Berry, Director of Business Development at Conair, was asked to comment on global aerial firefighting trends, where the industry is headed in response to the changing environment. Growing fleets, adopting modern aircraft, expanding emergency response ability with multi-role air assets, and investing in safety using specialized aeria...
Advanced, a pioneer in intelligent fire, evacuation, and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build Expo, in London, United Kingdom. Here the company will be offering visitors guidance on how Advanced’s systems fit into the recent amendments to Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations, which come into effect on 1 December 2022. As well as sharing knowledge with visitors, the company will also be showcasing its latest evacuation alert and fire safet...
Amthal supports a new initiative, launched by The Fire Sector Federation, calling to create a national fire safety strategy in the UK. Underpinned by a white paper entitled, ‘Developing a National Strategy for Fire Safety’ the proposal sets out a possible pathway for the fire sector and government to work together to create a safer society, “one which goes beyond the current legislative proposals.” Integrating policy The Federation is seeking Government support t...
Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technologies, is calling for improved equipment cleaning procedures within the firefighting industry after a survey revealed that 100% of firefighters admit to concerns that exposure to carcinogens would impact their long-term health. Serving as a follow-up to Dräger’s 2020 ‘Health for the Firefighter’ survey, the new survey investigated the health concerns of serving firefighters, with regards to the threat posed...
Nittan Europe, a manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has launched an enhanced version of its EV-Firebeam Xtra loop-powered beam detector: the EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI. EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI featuresjhu The EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI features a short Circuit Isolator in addition to the benefits of the previous model such as advanced linear stepper motors which enables the beam to align itself to the center of the reflector when commissioning and automatically re-align its...
Kirk Smith of Allegion UK discusses fire door neglect and how to spot the potential faults that could be compromising your fire safety procedures. Purpose-built to compartmentalize fire and smoke, fire doors are recognized as a critical element of passive fire protection and exist in practically every building where we work, sleep, and live. Such is their importance; they are acknowledged by several professional bodies and are a legal requirement in non-domestic premises and houses in multiple...
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