Barbados Fire Industry News

A residential structure fire was reported on E Barker Blvd in Big Bear City at approximately 2:35 pm, on Friday, March 5, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a residential structure with smoke visible from the front as well as smoke and flames from the rear of the structure. The resident of the house was able to self-evacuate with no injuries.   Units continued fire suppression activity with complete knock-down obtained within approximately 10 minutes. The fire was contained to the ki...

Although glass is a 97% recyclable material, end-of-life glass used in construction has often ended up in landfill rather than being recycled.  As the industry takes a more environmentally conscious approach, recycling and repurposing materials have become a major objective. Optima will look at what the industry is doing to utilize glass waste and why it is so important.   What is a circular economy?  The dwindling of non-renewable resources is nothing new, humans hav...

AVK International has added a new sensor fitting to its Supa Lock™ range. The Supa Lock™ sensor fitting is easily mounted in a Supa Lock™ tapping saddle and allows for the attachment of two sensors in only one tapping. It is designed with two threads; a ½” thread intended for mounting a temperature sensor pocket with a maximum diameter of 12 mm, and a ¼” thread intended for mounting a pressure sensor. The sensors are not included. maximum flexibil...

Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and are running a joint campaign aimed at promoting motorcycle safety across the Thames Valley. The ‘Ride Safe’ campaign will engage with local riders to promote key safety messages, including the importance of bike maintenance and wearing the correct riding kit. Riders will also be encouraged to revisit their riding skills as many may be returning to...

Kiwa UK has announced the acquisition of International Fire Consultants (IFC Group), a specialist in fire safety consultancy, delivering advice and expertise to a wide range of professionals across the built environment. The acquisition of IFC adds a new service line to Kiwa's existing TIC suite of services in the UK. With Fire Safety playing a big role in the Kiwa Global identity, the acquisition creates new connections with other Kiwa countries, as well as having a significant crossover with...

A service-level agreement (SLA) is the key to understanding and meeting client expectations. However, managing multiple different service levels across clients can become challenging. Improving this process can help ease stress within the business while boosting the customer experience. Here is the expert guide to streamlining SLA management. Creating Service-Level Agreements  Naturally, the first step in streamlining the service-level agreement management is to improve the SLA creation...

With buildings and the building construction sector combined now responsible for over a third of the globe’s energy usage, there has been a growing call for greater sustainability across the industry. Also, more and more people are concerned about the environment and looking for ways to reduce its impact. As a result, businesses around the world are listening to consumers and are joining the green movement. One way construction companies are changing their approach is by using more raw ma...

AQUASYS is considered a pioneer in the industry for high-pressure water mist fire fighting systems. Local as well as international companies benefit from innovative and individual fire protection concepts ‘Made in Austria.’ From the development of the systems to the service, AQUASYS relies on the competence of experienced fluid technology and mechatronic engineers. This enables modern and highly effective fire fighting for national and international customers. AQUASYS is committed t...

Incorrectly, or non-installed, passive fire protection is often described as a building’s “hidden” risk. A hidden risk that doesn’t always present itself visually to building users, occupiers, and owners.  Indicators of these issues often only present themselves at the fire risk assessment stage, and even then, it is habitually the case that a more extensive compartmentation inspection or fire door inspection becomes necessary to fully understand the extent of the p...

For thousands of restaurants, hotels, offices, factories, hospitals, leisure facilities, and retailers across the UK, fire extinguishers act as the first line of defense, should a fire occur. With the blueprint for reopening now set, your fire extinguishers must be fully operational. Service and Maintenance Whilst maintenance and servicing must be carried out every twelve months, businesses must conduct a visual inspection of all fire extinguishers on-site once per month. Examples of things t...

  Rosenbauer is continuing to expand its operations in Upper Austria. The international fire equipment provider, which has its corporate headquarters in Leonding, Austria, is setting up a new point of contact for its customers in Asten. The Rosenbauer Österreich Customer Center will offer fire services for everything they need for operations. There, they will be able to have all their technology, vehicles, pumps, and equipment inspected and serviced, procure spare parts and buy a...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is pleased to announce that it is now a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Stonewall is Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ charity, founded in 1989 in response to the Section 28 legislation. The Diversity Champions program is an employers’ program for ensuring that all LGBTQ+ staff are accepted without exception in the workplace. Through the program, Stonewall work with over 850 organizations to help creative inclusive and accepting work environments....

A home from home, 3,500 miles from Airport Road, Waterford, the USA to Airport Business Park, Waterford, Ireland; Safety Technology International announces the acquisition of a new European Distribution Hub. Sharing striking similarities with the address of the US Headquarters, the new European Distribution Hub in Waterford, Ireland boasts circa 100 square meters of modern office space, together with 420 square meters of warehouse and storage – providing almost 230 pallet spaces. Strateg...

Sprinkler Systems are, quite significantly, an essential life safety tool for fire protection. This tool, unquestionably, serves to be an absolute requisite, certified by codes and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). As per records and evidence, fire sprinkler systems reduce the probabilities of dying in a fire, and the average property loss per accident, both, by one-half to two-thirds. And a few devices and components (of the system itself) prove to be crucial instruments for foster...

Despite uncertainty and disruption across regions and markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hempel demonstrated agility and clear priorities concerning the safety of employees, timely and high-quality support to customers, as well as financial robustness to protect future investments. With an EBITDA margin of 10.1%, including extraordinarily high investments in their supply chain in China, this was a satisfactory result. Hempel Delivers Strong Results “I am very satisfied with our achie...

FLIR Systems announced the availability of the Extech DV690 its first non-contact high voltage detector with a detection range of up to 69,000 volts (69 kV). The industrial-grade DV690 provides early warning alerts of energized electrical components for utility lineworkers, telecommunications installers, first responders, search and rescue teams, and tree removal services. DV690 Features  The DV690 features five flexible mounting options: handheld, around the neck, clipped to a belt, str...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a campaign led by the National Fire Chiefs Council encouraging people to step forward and explore the opportunities the Fire and Rescue Service can offer people who have a passion for working in and helping their local community by becoming on-call firefighters. The ‘Need More’ on-call fire campaign is in its third year and runs during the first week of March. It aims to highlight opportunities that are open to people from all wal...

Road safety and security barrier specialist, Hardstaff Barriers, has launched a free expert advice service as part of its commitment to protecting people and property. The company, which manufactures and supplies Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) barriers, perimeter fencing, concrete security barriers, and access gates, has launched the service to share its extensive industry knowledge. Those who need advice on a project, who are keen to know how certai...

At 01:17 am this morning, Tuesday 2nd March 2021, crews from Milford Haven were called to a property fire in the Hakin area of Milford Haven. The fire was confined to a pan on a stove in the kitchen area and extinguished by firefighters using two breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet, and a thermal imaging camera. Crews also ventilated the property and fitted smoke alarms within the property. The Fire Service left the incident at 02:00 am. Cause of fire It is so important to remove a...

A milestone has been reached in the project to build a new community fire station in Theale, United Kingdom. At the beginning of February 2021, construction work on Theale Community Fire Station was completed, at the highest point of the building, when the last beam was placed on the roof. This milestone is usually marked with a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony, which is a long-standing tradition that signifies the successful completion of the structural phase of a project. Theale Community...

The use of suppressants and retardants for bushfire fighting can give firefighters tactical advantages by slowing down the spread of the fire. National Technology and Development Program offers descriptions of the differences between the chemicals used and how they are assessed as fit for purpose. Retardant is usually lain by aerial firefighting assets, whereas water enhancers (gels) and foams can be used by both aerial and ground fighting resources. During the 2019/20 bushfire season pressure...

2020 saw many unprecedented situations, one of which was an escalation of remote work. After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, an estimated 88% of organizations encouraged or mandated working from home.  According to a recent Gartner survey, 82% of company executives plan to keep remote work options in place after the pandemic, while larger businesses like Facebook are spearheading a movement towards permanent remote status.  communication and operations visibility In the field serv...

David Heal joins coatings manufacturer Hempel to head up its renewable energy segment, as Hempel looks to strengthen its leadership position as part of its commitment to sustainability. In line with Hempel’s new Double Impact strategy and its ambition to double the company by 2025, Hempel is determined to grow and secure leadership positions within the renewable energy segment to become the pioneering coating solutions provider, while expanding in scope to support our customers as the...

To increase their operational resources for the protection of the various "SEVESO" sites in the sector, the Hainaut Center zone firefighters decided to acquire the EASY 4000 Large Flow Fan. This choice was motivated by the technical characteristics and performance of this firefighting equipment but also by the efficiency of its long-range misting system. Training Day Following the delivery, the firefighters took part in a training day led by the LEADER Fire e...

ImageTrend, Inc. announces the release of the first annual Collaborate Report: EMS Incidents During a Modern Day Pandemic. ImageTrend Collaborate™ is a research and analysis program developed by ImageTrend that is dedicated to the enhancement of healthcare and public safety industries. Collaborate provides insights and a higher-level awareness through industry-leading research. Emergency Medical Services incidents This report spans themes including COVID-19, traffic-related, behavioral...

In March 2021, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is asking residents to test their smoke alarms regularly and make it a part of their weekly routine, in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) month-long campaign. Smoke alarms are important for everyone’s safety and they can give those few extra seconds for people in distress to escape, in the event of a fire. Importance of smoke alarms in homes Statistics show that smoke alarms alerted households to...

Whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that children know how to stay safe in the kitchen. That’s why, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging parents and careers to make any kitchen activities a chance for kids to learn about cooking safety. Ian Barks, Central Hub Prevention Manager, said: “It is important that children know what to do if a fire should occur, so why not tea...

For Rosenbauer Saudi Arabia, C. Miesen was recently able to realize an order for a total of 13 ambulance box bodies for the Ford F350 chassis. An ambulance vehicle as a prototype was completely manufactured at the production site in Bonn. The other 12 ambulance box bodies were delivered by C. Miesen to Saudi Arabia as so-called SKD kits (semi-knock-down) for final assembly. Thus, the final "marriage" of the ambulance box modules with the chassis, as well as the completion for the domestic marke...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture two new intensive transport trolleys for their Dutch customer RAVU Ambulancezorg Utrecht. The basic vehicle for these special vehicles is a chassis based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI with a wheelbase of 4,325 mm. The expansion of the two state-of-the-art special vehicles is tailored to the extreme requirements of laying intensively required patients. Features Intensive care patients can be safely and comfortably loaded and unloaded...

It’s no secret that many surveillance installations often fall short after the initial installation and signoff are done. Cameras move, trees grow, circumstances and environments change, and there is normal wear and tear, dust on the lenses, etc to take care of. Strangely, not all customers budget for, or even want to have an SLA or maintenance plan to take care of their surveillance installation after the initial work is done. Understanding that there is still more to be done after the...