Barbados Fire Industry News

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...

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...

Pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Outram, European Fire Stopping Technology Manager as one of the new members of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Council. The announcement of the recent election happened last month at the ASFP Annual General Meeting held at Saddlers Hall, London.  Council members, elected each year, play a key role in providing inputs and guiding the strategic direction of the ASFP – a vital engagement at this moment in time as the Assoc...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced offering three new member benefits in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI). The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has signed a series of agreements with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the UK. Under the agreements, the ASFP is able to offer British standards for sale at discounted rates to members, free standards to SME members and free onboarding to th...

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...

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...

Fires in buildings transpire at a perilously high rate, impacting far more than just the building and its occupants. The influence it has on environmental, social, and economic factors is not something to be ignored. Not only can fire cause smoke, but it can also affect water and soil. And while firefighters should be commended for their dedication, their actions can also generate levels of pollution or unsettle the origin of pollution.  Damage from heat, smoke, and flames Smoke and fl...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched a mobile gas detector, the X-am 2800; which connects with Dräger’s Gas Detection Connect cloud solution, to automate the real-time sharing of live data regarding gases firefighters are exposed to in emergencies. The launch further strengthens Dräger’s commitment to innovating technology to enhance firefighter safety. IP68 certified  Users can choose from sensors for flammable gases a...

Warringtonfire, a pioneer in fire testing, inspection, and certification, has welcomed four new engineers as part of its inaugural graduate recruitment scheme. The company, which is part of Element Materials Technology, launched the scheme to help future-proof the fire safety industry and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first commercial fire test at its fire testing laboratory in High Wycombe. The extensive history and experience of Warringtonfire’s multiple laboratories enabl...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to improve the time its fire engines get to emergency incidents in rural areas by allowing some fire engines to be sent with three firefighters.  Currently, although the Service aims to have five firefighters on each fire engine, it allows fire engines to go with four firefighters on board. It will only send three crews to bin fires or small animal rescues. On-call fire station The Service is looking to send a crew of&n...

Southwark Council has been criticized for failing to carry out adequate fire risk assessments in a block of flats despite being located next to another tower block where six people died in a blaze in 2009. The independent report, published in September 2022, found that unqualified contractors had been hired at Marie Curie House in Camberwell and that the council had allowed “inadequate” assessments to be carried out. independent Report findings  “There appears to be lim...

It is crucial, whether users are a small or large business/organization, that they have the responsible people trained in the eventuality that a fire occurs within your premises.  Any person with a designated role as part of a fire safety policy; including Fire Wardens/ Marshalls, Department Heads, Managers, Health & Safety representatives, and Facilities Management should be trained in the relevant sector to prevent others from getting hurt in the instance of a fire emergency. ...