Barbados Fire Industry News

Many steel companies have similar challenges tied to safety, productivity, and environmental stewardship. They have the capacity to produce dozens of tonnes of crude steel annually, host operations in multiple countries, and employ tens of thousands of people—all of which can prove a challenge to safely producing hot and cold rolled coils, sheets, galvanized sheets, tubes, wire rods, construction rebars, and bearings. Ensuring environmental responsibility and worker safety in all producti...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced its Canada-based dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment Co., has relocated and expanded its Edmonton, Alberta operations to a new service center in Sherwood Park, located near the interchange of Anthony Henday Drive and Sherwood Park Freeway east of the city of Edmonton. With nearly 50,000 square-feet, the new facility is double the size of the previous building and well situated in an area offering convenient access to custom...

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, the supplier of sustainably produced specialty fibers, achieved first place in the “Hot Button Ranking” of the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy, thus confirming its pioneering role in the areas of sustainability and responsible wood and pulp sourcing. Lenzing can also once again celebrate a dark green shirt, synonymous with the highest category. Selection criteria In this ranking, which receives a lot of attention in the textile and appare...

In 2021, the Task Group Domestic Life Safety was reactivated and started its work on the important issue of fire safety in the domestic environment. During the European Fire Safety Week, focusing on citizen safety at the heart of the energy transition, Euralarm speak with Thorsten Teichert, chair of the Task Group, on the progress that has been made. Importance of Task Group But first, why did the Task Group resume its work again? The answer seems quite simple: in addition to 5,000 deaths per...

Avon Protection is delighted to announce the award of a contract to supply the Norwegian Armed Forces with MCM100 underwater rebreathers together with in-service support.  The MCM100 is a high-performance, deep diving, air and mixed gas, electronically controlled rebreather which is designed for explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures diving operations. This is the first significant order for this new product. Selection based on innovation Leon Klapwijk, President of Avon Pr...

Building on its position at the forefront of diving rebreather designs, advanced data handling, and decompression physiology, Avon Protection is proud to announce the launch of its new mine countermeasures rebreather. MCM100 The MCM100 is a high-performance, deep diving, air and mixed gas, electronically controlled rebreather that is designed for explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures diving operations. The MCM100 has been CE tested to 100m, which is suitable for a range of mili...

Avon Protection has been selected as the supplier to the UK MOD for their Liquid Decontamination Containment Systems, following a MOD competitive tender for the capture, transfer, and containment of liquid waste units. liquid capture system The liquid capture system has been specifically designed and developed by Avon Engineered Fabrications (AEF) to meet the operational and environmental needs of the UK MOD to decontaminate their in-service vehicle fleet. AEF is one of Avon Protection’s...

Just after 1:00 pm this afternoon, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km northwest of Mount Gambier. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier, and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and SA Police and SA Ambulan...

Great two days exhibiting at London Build Expo 2022, between the 16 and 17 November 2022, otherwise known as the ‘festival of construction,’ the UK’s pioneering construction show. Offering a unique experience with over 500 speakers across eight different stages, 350+ exhibitors and live product demos, London Build has yet again proved to be a successful show. The theme of the built stand this year was to portray a journey. This a journey that is essential with the ever-changin...

Just after 1:00 pm in the afternoon, CFS were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km north-west of Mount Gambier. Fire under control Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and...

Estimates suggest that Class 4 moisture content according to ISO 8573-1 is acceptable in the majority of compressed air system applications, thus supporting the use of refrigeration dryer technology. However, where applications demand higher levels of moisture removal, desiccant tends to be the go-to technology. hybrid solution The long-standing problem here is the higher cost associated with desiccant dryers, which is why Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. estimated damage Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene tomorrow morning.

For the first time since the 1970s, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting to increase its firefighter headcount. This £1.5m investment is a direct result of the increase in the council tax precept last year. The service, like all public sector bodies, has experienced significant cuts to its budget since 2010, when austerity measures began. As a result, firefighter numbers have reduced over the last 12 years from 1,490 to 900. This was through not replacing firefighters...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene in the morning.

Senior Associate Trainer for the FPA, and one of the longest-serving trainers at the company, Mike Floyd has been shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Organized by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) as part of its annual ASFP Awards, the incredible accolade is given to those individuals who have demonstrated ‘exceptional practice over a significant period.’ In particular, they will have made a lasting impact on people, organizations, or companies with a...

On 13th October, 2022, everything at AQUASYS in Linz will be under the motto: Firefighting in rail vehicles. AQUASYS will discuss with international customers: the current standards for fire extinguishing systems, the results of fire tests that take place on-site, results of fire test simulations and The challenges of different vehicle design for firefighting. Over the summer months, AQUASYS conducted numerous fire tests at the test site of the Linz Regional Fire Brigade Association. S...

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a HLF 20 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Osterburg, based in Germany. Technical data of the HLF 20 vehicle: DIN: 14530-27 Wheelbase: 4,250 mm Engine power: 290 HP permissible weight: 16,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 8,600 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 2,000 liters Special features of the HLF 20 vehicle: ALPAS®...

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a TLF 3000 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Haiterbach, based in Haiterbach, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany. Technical data of the Ziegler TLF 3000 vehicle include: DIN: 14530-22 Wheelbase: 3,610 mm Engine power: 299 HP permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,500 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Original Mercedes-Benz / 1+2 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Wat...

After a couple of years away, Detector Testers is soon returning to Cologne for the VdS FireSafety event. The event has become a key fixture in the German fire calendar, combining a fantastic exhibition and conference program which are both supported by leading companies from within the industry. Demonstrating solutions The DT team will be in attendance throughout the show demonstrating the latest solutions from the Solo, Testifire, and Scorpion ranges.  In recent months, DT has seen reco...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course - Grant Writing for the Fire & Emergency Services educates fire and emergency services personnel on how to write a successful grant narrative in an effort to secure funding for their local fire/EMS department. new NVFC course Students will also be introduced to a variety of funding opportunities, including government and private grants. Interested individuals can take this course free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. This...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) joined together to release a new operational training guide for firefighters. The new operational training guide – ‘Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready’ is designed to help fire departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community an...

In early 2021, UKAS saw the culmination of an important project in which they re-launched their Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values, as well as updating their strategic priorities to align with the updated strategy. Once launched, the challenge of the past year has been to live up to these values and statements, while delivering their strategic priorities. UKAS’ values contained within their ‘PRIDE’ acronym UKAS’ values are neatly contained within their ‘PRIDE&rs...

Gear Wash is excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family! Michelle Guthrie has been with Fire-Dex for 15 years and has been promoted several times, most recently from Warehouse Supervisor to Production Planner.   New appointments Gear Wash has also recently promoted two associates – Debbie Roberts and Karina Suquilema. Debbie will serve as Operations Supervisor at the Atlanta location and Karina will serve a...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its general Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. Also, in addition a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Online Introduction to Pa...

Fire-Dex is excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family. Michelle Guthrie has been with Fire-Dex for 15 years and has been promoted several times, most recently from Warehouse Supervisor to Production Planner.   New Promotions Gear Wash has also recently promoted two associates – Debbie Roberts and Karina Suquilema. Debbie will serve as Operations Supervisor at the Atlanta location and Karina will serve as O...

A company and its former director have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 due to an insufficient fire risk assessment at a block of flats in Portsmouth. The Enforcement Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) first became aware of the inadequate fire safety checks at Forbes Court, in Hilsea, Portsmouth, in 2017. Fire risk assessment After being alerted to the issue, the property management company responsible for the three-storey block of flats r...

On 16.11.2022, Ziegler delivered an LF 10 KatS to the fire department of Malsfeld - Ostheim.  Technical data of the vehicle DIN: 14530-5 Wheelbase: 3,860 mm Engine power: 272 HP Max. permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,300 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin/crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 1,200 l Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation.  Rearview camera. Hygiene Board PUSH.&nb...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that it has received a US$ 125,000 grant from General Motors to help increase the safety of emergency personnel, as they respond to the more than 14,000 roadway incidents that occur in the U.S.A. (United States of America) each day. This is the second year that General Motors has awarded a grant to the NVFC to positively impact the safety of responders and the general public on the roadways. NVFC receives grant from General Moto...

Re-development, restoration, retrofit. No longer are these terms modestly viewed as construction buzzwords. Across the world, there’s an increasing appreciation and a budding culture that maintaining older buildings is the way forward for the planet and its people. Globally, cities are said to be responsible for 78% of the energy consumption, of which, buildings account for around a third of the total. And when users consider that up to 80% of the current buildings are expected to still b...

Drones provide a useful tool for multiple functions within a modern fire department. The Los Angeles City Fire Department has been among the first to embrace the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, and the program has continued to grow in the last seven years, always guided by professionalism and accountability. training, standardization, and professional development What can other fire departments learn from the Los Angeles example? “You have to crawl first, then walk after...