Barbados Fire Industry News

As the weather improves and the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, an increase in staycations is predicted with many choosing to holiday in Wales’ beauty hotspots. Fire Services across Wales are working in partnership with Visit Wales and holiday homeowners to ensure they are familiar with new and updated guidance to continue keeping themselves and their customers safe in the summer. This toolkit designed by multi-agency specialists across key agencies offers unique tailored advice...

As part of the transition process – and to create the necessary culture, structure, personnel, and resources to improve efficiencies across all divisions and departments – the IAFF Executive Board recently approved a restructure in the headquarters operations. This was a collaborative effort undertaken by both the Office of the General President Edward Kelly and the Office of the General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma. During the ongoing transition process, we identified the...

Hush ActiV, C-TEC’s innovative new BS 5839-6 domestic fire alarm system, is providing first-class fire protection at a luxury apartment block in Bolton. Ensures fire protection Set in stunning landscaped gardens in Horwich, a small town on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, Swallowfields is a collection of 28 contemporary new-build apartments featuring spacious living spaces and high-specification fittings. Each dwelling has been equipped with Hush ActiV smoke detectors, heat detectors...

REV Group, a manufacturer of specialty vehicles, including fire apparatus brands such as E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara®, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal®, and Ladder Tower®, is pleased to announce the Apparatus and Technology Conference, a three-day virtual event from May 18 to May 20, filled with the latest in fire apparatus and innovative technologies. REV Group is partnering with Clarion, which owns the FDIC and publications, to produce the virtual Apparatus and Technolo...

National Safe Boating Week runs from 24 to 30 May. At the Fire Protection Association, they thought this would be a great opportunity to share knowledge, information, and testing standards when it comes to preventing boat fires. Watermist systems are an effective way to protect ships from fire. These systems have an important job and therefore must be properly maintained and tested and can help with that. Royal Navy Defence standards Receiving an accreditation underpins the importance of expe...

The demand for warehouse space is up due to online shopping, but insurer - Zurich says that warehouse sprinkler laws are outdated and should be changed. Recent research by Zurich reveals that the number of warehouses gutted by fire increased by 42 percent. Using Home Office statistics, Zurich found that in 2019/20 the number of warehouse fires stayed steady but the number gutted by fire rose considerably. insurance claims The cost of insurance claims has increased across the market. Zurich cl...

A fire broke out at New Providence Wharf, a high-rise residential building in East London, where cladding was due to be removed. London Fire Brigade firefighters tackled a blaze in a 19-story building where parts of the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors were alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus carried out multiple rescues and two men were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. cladding remediation The London Ambulance Service said they had treated a number of people ...

A new guide provides assistance and recommendations on how to best specify cable containment systems to improve electrical safety in buildings in the event of a fire. Free to download, the new guide explains how to create a cable pathway through a building, while navigating the current standards landscape. electrical installation standards Creating Cable Pathways is published by Legrand UK & Ireland and takes on board changes to IET Wiring Regulations. It is in line with Dame Judith Hacki...

One of the most crucial responsibilities of a rental landlord is to follow the fire safety requirements, ensurithe ng safety of the tenants and property. Users may have to show evidence of fitting the correct alarms and that any furniture that is provided is safe. In this guide APE will outline the things users must do, as a landlord, to provide fire safety to the tenants.  It is illegal to not have a smoke alarm? The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (England) regulations act 2015 require...

Teletek Electronics is pleased to announce the newest addressable fire alarm panel – iRIS8. iRIS8 is an expandable addressable fire alarm control panel, the most powerful and sophisticated intelligent addressable fire alarm panel in Teletek Electronics portfolio. Intelligent and technically advanced, it has enhanced integration and networking capabilities to meet the current and future needs of small to larger buildings and installations. Design and features The initial purpose of iRIS8...

In the dry heat of the high desert, the California and Nevada Air National Guard, the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and multiple other fire-fighting agencies across the United States are performing their annual certification training for the aerial fire-fighting mission with MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System), from May 4 – May 7, 2021. The success of this training is built on the trusted partnerships between the fire-fighting agencies, having forged their tactical expertise su...

Gunning London, the Chartered Building Company that specializes in internal and external refurbishments, has launched a new division, Gunning Fire, to meet the increasing need for professionally installed fire door and fire stopping solutions. Gunning Fire division Having achieved independent UKAS accredited certification from Bluesky in April 2021, the division will offer fire door installation, fire door maintenance, fire stopping (compartmentalization), and cladding refurbishment, delivered...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, has unveiled its new ANSUL LVS Non-Fluorinated Liquid Suppression Agent. The new agent is manufactured without the use of per-fluorinated chemicals and is performance tested to ensure maximum effectiveness. It is now available worldwide. LVS Non-Fluorinated Agent LVS Non-Fluorinated Agent works by rapidly knocking down flames, then blanketing the fuel and...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are asking the public to help them crack down on deliberate fires across the county, by reporting incident details to a dedicated new fire line. In response to the 3900 deliberate fire incidents they were called to in last year, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has joined up with an arm of the national charity, Crimestoppers. Report information on Deliberate fire-setting Once reported, the details will be anonymized and used as part of fire and police inve...

A hybrid event tackling future challenges facing the fire sector and beyond. Building on the success of last year, which saw more than 400 delegates attend virtually, this year’s FIRE Conference returns on the 9 November at the Queen Elizabeth II Center, London and will allow delegates to attend face to face or online.  The joint initiative between the IFE, NFCC, and FPA is heralded as the center point for sector leaders and stakeholders to come together in a collaborative...

Following a competitive recruitment process, the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has appointed Tom Abell as its new permanent Chief Executive. Tom Abell, who was earlier serving as the Deputy Chief Executive at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, will formally take up his new role as Chief Executive at EEAST in the autumn. Announcing the appointment, East of England Ambulance Service’s Chair Nicola Scrivings, said “Tom brings significant experience in the NHS and jus...

An appeals court in Texas has upheld voter-approved collective bargaining rights for Houston’s firefighters, a landmark victory for labor in the Lone Star state, and a stinging rebuke for anti-fire fighter Mayor Sylvester Turner. The Court of Appeals in Texas affirmed a lower court ruling won by Houston Local 341, repeatedly dismissing the city’s arguments. The ruling compels the City of Houston to pay the legal costs for Local 341 in this two-year battle over the rights and benef...

After an intense campaign, Austin, TX Local 975 has won the ability to call on an impartial arbiter to settle future disputes that may arise while negotiating with the city, after the passage of Proposition A. Proposition A, which passed by an impressive 81% to 19% margin on May 1, sends a clear message from Austin voters to city leaders. “Our community showed up and voted in support of their firefighters,” says Local 975 President Bob Nicks. Fairer resolution process “We ar...

Jactone is pleased to confirm that after a detailed program of engagement with the notified certification body, they have achieved UKCA Mark certification. The UKCA Mark certification applies to all Jactone UK manufactured cylinders (pressure vessels) and system assemblies for the Premium and Marine Range fire extinguishers and PAFSS fire suppression systems. Relevant pressure equipment The CE Mark will still be required for relevant pressure equipment placed on the EU market After a post-Br...

The eDraulic Watertight Extrication Tools offer the usual powerful performance, high speed, and proven safety of LUKAS rescue tools combined with the technological innovations of an axial piston pump, an electromagnetic service valve, and a brushless motor. In addition, there is Lukas’ latest innovation: All eWXTs are liquid-protected rescue tools that enable operations in heavy rain, flood, or even underwater. Every single technical component has been made waterproof on its own. Therefor...

Through the acquisition, the innovative fire extinguishing system for container fires is fully integrated into VIKING's one-stop product range of maritime security solutions. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPen fire-fighting equipment for container fires, which has been delivered to hundreds of ships. Hydropen HydroPen's rapid spread is due to the system's combination of innovation, efficiency, and ease of use. The system is mounted on on...

  VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPenTM container firefighting solution supplied to hundreds of ships. HydroPen's rapid uptake has been due to its combination of innovation, efficiency and ease of use. Attached to a ship’s hose and raised on a telescopic arm by a single crew member, water pressure alone powers its ‘drill and spray’ nozzle to penetrate a container door before switching to spray m...

Chubb, a foremost provider of security and fire safety solutions, is helping local pupils continue their education remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with its Laptops for Schools initiative. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. When the COVID-19 crisis required schools across the country to close, children were sent home to continue their learning. Teachers took their classrooms o...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that the company has secured its first order for the new Striker ARFF vehicle, which was introduced in January 2021. The newly upgraded Striker ARFF will be delivered to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Fire Department in late summer 2021. New Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicle MSP’s new Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicle will be an addition to an entirely Oshkosh fleet MSP’s new Striker 6x6 ARFF veh...

Throughout a hazmat response, portable gas detectors and area monitors give first responders and command centers the data and visibility they need to make time-sensitive decisions in the moment. In addition, when each team member wears a personal gas monitoring device that also tracks their location in real-time, it creates a completely connected safety ecosystem. During the incident, these personal monitoring devices can help locate, position, and mobilize resources on the map....

The number of Police Fire and Crime Commissioners could rise after the PCC elections on 6 May, as the UK Government indicates strong support for this type of governance. Currently, there are four Police Fire and Crime Commissioners in England: Staffordshire Essex Northamptonshire North Yorkshire Julia Mulligan is stepping down in North Yorkshire and Mathew Ellis is likewise in Staffordshire. PCC elections Other PCCs have shown interest in taking on governance in the fire but have bee...

Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by the UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD) to raise awareness of deafness and hearing loss. The theme ‘Coming Through it Together’ will focus on the added challenges presented by the pandemic such as remote working and mask-wearing. The campaign also aims to highlight the need for improvements within the quality of services available in education and care, raise the profile of the importance of equality and accessibility and inform the G...

CLD Standards Council Scotland have been granted a contract from Skills Development Scotland to carry out a review of the Learning & Development National Occupational Standards (NOS) which were last reviewed in 2010. As these standards are applicable across the United Kingdom, the CLD Standards Council Scotland have been working with a range of national and local organizations from Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales during the revision process. Focus groups Focus groups were c...

Hardstaff Barriers is proud to be supporting a senior police officer who is embarking on a 200km run later this month to raise money for the road safety charity, RoadPeace. Det Chief Supt Andy Cox, who is Head of Crime at Lincolnshire Police, will complete the ambitious challenge during Global Road Safety Week, which runs from May 17-23, 2021. Hostile vehicle mitigation RoadPeace provides help to victims of road crashes and their families and advocates the need to reduce danger on the roads....

Verint Systems (Verint), the globally renowned customer engagement company, announced that global wellness brand, GNC is leveraging Verint Experience Management, as an investment in its omni-channel strategy, in order to provide consumers with the ultimate shopping experience. Spike in health products demand With more than 3,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada, GNC prides itself on meeting the growing and fast-changing needs of its customers. The company experienced a spike in demand for heal...