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No matter the kind of work to be accomplished, it always involves the use of hands. In sports, such as cricket, where the batsman and the wicketkeepers are wearing gloves, or goalkeepers in football or hockey, the need for gloves remains relevant. Coming to heavy-duty industries, the work that the factory personnel do often entails many risks. In addition, such work needs a certain extent of deftness and precision. This is because industry workers oftentimes deal with delicate machinery or oper...
Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) attended two unconnected fires, when they were targeted by youths throwing bricks and other missiles. Both incidents took place on September 26, 2022, just after 8 pm, after the local stations received calls about fires outdoors. Importance of fire service The attacks happened while firefighters were tackling a blaze on Broadstone Way, Holmewood in Bradford, and at a second fire at Stainland Road, Sowood, Elland. While the attacks did...
The CFS is encouraging South Australians to include their whole family in bushfire preparations for the upcoming season, to empower young people and ensure they understand what to do in an emergency. During the 'Bushfire Ready Week' from 1-7 October the South Australian community should start taking responsibility for their own safety by preparing their properties and enrolling in CFS-run events and workshops that will assist in preparing them mentally and physically. How to Write a Bushfire S...
The latest webinar from the FPA, which ran on 20 September 2022, welcomed the FPA's Senior Associate Trainer, Mike Floyd to share his expertise and guidance on fire door safety. At this event, he shared a few key extracts from the fire door module of the Understanding Fire Doors training course offered by the FPA. The webinar began with a brief introduction to the key areas of fire door setup, before moving on to points of concern and common alterations that can result in fire door performance...
The DIY SOS Big Build has seen 200 volunteers and a team from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) helping to create a £1 million home for the Getaway Girls - a charity that empowers young girls and women by building their confidence and supporting each other. Yesterday morning (Monday 26 September), BBC presenters Zoe Ball and Scott Mills were at the site live on Radio 2, where they spoke with volunteers, organizers, and firefighters. They were also filming the ‘big revea...
A firefighter is going to be blazing a trail through London, as he takes part in this weekend’s world-famous marathon. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) Station Manager - Ant Devine will be raising money for the NSPCC when he runs in Sunday’s London Marathon. Training for the 26-mile challenge has taken him 20 weeks and he is hoping to raise £2,200 for charity. redevelopment program Ant Devine is the Program Advisor overseeing the WYFRS Birkenshaw redevelopment...
The fire, which started on the 16th floor of Twinnell House, Easton, in the early hours of 25 September 2022, led to the evacuation of the entire building – 90 people in total. Eleven fire appliances were deployed to the block of flats along with two turntable ladders and other specialist vehicles, and firefighters were sent into the building to search and clear the flats. Author's quote Dave Hodges, Duty Group Commander for the Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS), said: “On...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, opens a newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility for producing firefighter protective apparel in Yate, near Bristol, UK. The modernized facility provides new and enhanced work areas for MSA associates, as well as much-needed space for future growth and international expansion. Celebrated this morning with a ribbon-cutting event, the building establishes MSA Bristol’s Yate campus as a global center of excel...
In June 2022, UKAS launched its online database of accredited management system certifications. UKAS CertCheck is a free-to-use and publicly accessible tool, allowing users to quickly search and verify the validity of claims of UKAS-accredited certification. Commonly searched standards include: ISO 9001 (Quality Management) ISO 14000 (Environmental Management) ISO 45001 (Health and Safety Management) CertCheck project Over 15 other global ideals and tasks can also be secured on UKAS Ce...
The LPC Sprinkler Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations is the UK's most significant sprinkler installation standard which incorporates the full BS EN 12845:2015+A1:2019 standard and related Technical Bulletins. Published by the FPA, this document has recently been updated to incorporate new Technical Bulletins and update existing ones to provide a specification designed to ensure the highest reasonably practical levels of property protection, life safety, and resilience to fire can be ac...
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated explores the critical importance of precision fires to address capability gaps on the battlefield and engage a new generation of enemy threats. The whitepaper also examines game-changing Laser Target Designator (LTD) technology employed by Group 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that can resolve operating constraints, speed decision-making, and boost the mission success of precision strikes. Precision fires The pap...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) started accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers to present at the inaugural NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium, which will take place March 17-18, 2023, in Rapid City, SD. wildland fire-focused event This wildland fire-focused event will be an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the region and country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers. The confe...
The City of Victoria has opened its first neighborhood electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in Victoria West, as part of a program to expand EV infrastructure across the city. Two 50 kilowatt Direct Current Fast Chargers have opened in the Bay Street parking lot at Vic West Park and are the first of many fast charging stations coming to Victoria neighborhoods. 30 EV fast chargers To support the transition to electric and make EV charging more accessible for everyone, the City will inst...
With increasing focus on the importance of both the technical aspects and management of fire safety, the FPA is introducing four new training courses to help meet the demand for trained and competent fire safety professionals. The new courses cover a range of topics – mathematics for engineering, the fundamental principles of fire risk assessment, fire risk management in residential properties, and fire in non-loadbearing external walls. Updated range of courses Launching these addition...
A recent report from the London Fire Brigade once again highlights potential risks of lithium-ion batteries being charged using incorrect and unofficial chargers following a fire at a house converted into flats at Streatham Hill, in September 2022. damages due to fire A communal area on the ground floor of the building was destroyed by fire. Most of the first-floor communal area was also damaged by the blaze. Firefighters used a short extension ladder to assist a woman from a flat roof to gro...
25 CFS volunteers on six trucks, supported by SA Ambulance Service and SA Police personnel, are responding to a truck fire 18 kilometers east of Truro on the Sturt Highway. Crews were called to the incident just before 4 o’clock this morning, where they found a B-double fully involved in fire. The truck, transporting paper waste was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $300,000. It’s expected CFS crews will be on the scene for some time, extinguishing hot...
The European standard used to evaluate mechanical risks for hand protection is EN 388. NBR Gloves such as the foamy flex M35NBV seamless nitrile gloves have an EN 388 rating of 4131X. EN 388-rated NBR gloves undergo independent testing and are evaluated for resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears, and punctures. All these other physical performance variables are scored 1-4, while cut resistance is rated 1–5. To test for cut resistance, the EN 388 standard solely utilized the “Coup Test&...
A dog owner who plunged thirty feet into the River Wharfe, while searching for her pet, has been saved by fire and rescue crews. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service also saved her dog in the incident, which took place at Deepdale Lane, Boston Spa on September 18th. Crews from Wetherby, Leeds, and Tadcaster attended the scene at approximately 11.30 am following reports of a woman in the river. Dog Rescue Technical Rescue Officer - Mick Loney from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue...
The NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) has honored Dr. Michael Wunder, Head of the Research Department 'Information Technology for Command and Control Systems' (ITF) at Fraunhofer FKIE, with the NATO STO Excellence Award 2022. The organization recognizes his outstanding contributions to the Information Systems Technology (IST) Panel, which the engineer and scientist most recently led for eight years as Vice-Chair and Chair. Emerging technologies "Dr. Michael Wunder's dedicated con...
Fire-Dex is excited to announce the promotions of three members of the Fire-Dex Family and the addition of two new associates! Elizabeth Martinez, Amber McCloud, and Misty Rackley have all received recent promotions. Elizabeth has been promoted to HR Business Partner at Gear Wash, Amber has been appointed to IT Systems Manager, and Misty has been promoted to Production Supervisor at their Pelham, Georgia location. New hires Fire-Dex is currently hiring multiple positions across several...
25 CFS volunteers on six trucks, supported by SA Ambulance Service and SA Police personnel, are responding to a truck fire 18 kilometers east of Truro on the Sturt Highway. Crews were called to the incident just before 4 o’clock this morning, where they found a B-double fully involved in fire. damage caused The truck, transporting paper waste was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $300,000. It’s expected CFS crews will be on the scene for some time, extinguish...
The UKAS Training Academy launched its eLearning offering at the end of June 2022 with a starting portfolio of eight courses. These courses cover a number of key topics across several technical sectors, including medical laboratories, metrology, product certification (UKCA), and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Since the launch, the Academy has supplemented this portfolio with five additional courses, including micromodules focusing on the specific topics that customers have fed back as requir...
Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season.The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed b...
Pioneering technology, which provides traceability as standard across Nullifire’s renowned intumescent steel coatings range, has been launched for the construction sector. Optifire+ is a unique pigment that is impossible to manipulate, offering a guaranteed source of quality to deliver new levels of assurance to architects, main contractors, and specifiers. Nullifire’s approach The technology represents an important step in Nullifire’s approach to manufacturing next-generati...
Specifiers can rely on the unique qualities of Nullifire SC902 intumescent coating to achieve fire protection for their steel frame projects in winter application projects. Weather resistant in less than an hour, the unique, high-build nature of SC902 delivers 120-minute fire protection in just one coat, enabling work to be completed on the fast track, while still achieving building fire strategy. Unique qualities of Nullifire SC902 Specifiers can rely on the unique qualities of Nullifi...
Tremco CPG Europe has launched a new Nullifire intumescent coating for the 120-minute fire protection market in the UK and abroad. The innovative SC801 is suitable for use on buildings that require the highest level of fire protection such as large, multi-storey office buildings, hotels, and certain public buildings such as schools, hospitals, municipal offices, and leisure centers. Modern advancements The new coating represents a substantial improvement over the company’s previous prod...
Specifiers can utilize a full pre- and post-application service from Nullifire, to achieve complete reassurance in fire protection projects. Nullifire’s take-off service gives architects, specifiers, and main contractors bespoke support for their projects, to ensure work is carried out to its best advantage. performance and compliance Manufactured within the UK, Nullifire’s products have a track record of performance and compliance, with the range tested extensively by third-body...
Specifiers choosing Firetherm, the pioneer in smart passive fire protection, are assured of enhanced technical and service support benefits as part of the brand’s dynamic merger. Firetherm’s time-proven and trusted fire-stopping solutions, which are used extensively across built environments, are now being delivered across the UK under the Nullifire brand. Clients will receive the exact same systems, with the benefit of enhanced resources, including greater technical suppo...
tremco illbruck (ti) has launched a new, totally integrated service for its UK and Ireland customers. Previously separate businesses in the ti portfolio, Nullifire intumescent coatings and Firetherm fire-stopping products are now available in one single, efficient and effective solution. The Firetherm base at Crayford, Kent is home to the center of excellence for fire-stopping products, while Nullifire’s Coventry headquarters maintains its reputation for expertise in intumescent coatings....
Nullifire SC902 has provided a highly decorative finish and the reassurance of guaranteed fire protection under a specialist project at Vitacress Salads. The intumescent coating has achieved two hours of fire protection at the site, in an application carried out by the specialist contractor R Lewis and Company (UK) Ltd. Nullifire SC902 has provided a highly decorative finish and the reassurance of guaranteed fire protection under a specialist project at Vitacress Salads. The intumescent co...
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