Barbados Fire Industry News

As educational facilities revel in a summertime of empty hallways and classrooms, Sue Corrick of Allegion UK explains why it’s the perfect time to assess fire door hardware. The great British summertime has arrived, known for its quintessential rainy days, packed out beach fronts and extended educational term breaks. By the time its August, students of all ages - from primary schools to universities – would have dashed out the doors, in preparation for a summer of fun, leaving behin...

Cambridgeshire fire crews have continued to face challenging conditions and increased demand as the summer heatwave persists. Having already seen unprecedented temperatures and calls to incidents in July 2022, which include the two busiest days ever for the fire service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service staff have continued to face record levels of calls and incidents. Busy July month for Cambridgeshire fire crews Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Area Commander, Stuart Smi...

Amthal has worked in partnership with Abels Moving Services Ltd to deliver an all-encompassing takeover and upgrade of the fire safety and security solution at its central site. Based in London, Abels Moving Services is one of the UK’s pioneer specialist international moving companies.  Recognized for its high commitment to quality, since 1988 and renewed in 2016, it has held a royal warrant to Her Majesty the Queen for removals and storage services. With specialist teams also renow...

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organizations, announced the expansion of its Location Discovery Solution (LDS) for legacy enterprise telephone systems across the U.S. The 911inform LDS solution provides RAY BAUM’s Act §506 compliant functionality in existing telephone systems while protecting their investment. The 911inform Legacy solution was originally released for Panasonic but is available on U.S...

Chubb, the UK’s provider of fire safety and security solutions, has launched an employer-volunteer program to encourage employees to give their time, skills, and energy to help improve and strengthen the communities in which it operates. Under the fitting name – charitAble – the community engagement program has been designed to promote leadership development and environmental stewardship through employee volunteerism and contributions to worthy community organizations and scho...

Construction product regulations in the United Kingdom include equipment for fire prevention and repression. The emphasis is on fire testing of wall coverings and other products. Testing requirements complement the UK’s new Building Safety Act, covering wiring, ducting, pipes, etc.  British Standards Institute (BSI) is involved in writing standards covering how things are made and tested to ensure compliance with UK requirements. Among the products tested are control and indicating e...

In the UK, ensuring fire safety is not just a moral responsibility; it’s a legal obligation for businesses that own or lease commercial buildings. Complying with tight fire safety governance and policies is crucial for safeguarding business and the people within premises. In this piece, KBO Fire and Security will discuss the rules and regulations that business owners must adhere to and the risks associated with non-compliance. Fire Safety Regulations for Commercial Buildings UK fire saf...

Geofire is celebrating 50 years in business, a milestone that shows its commitment to innovation in the fire safety industry. Established in 1972, Geofire continues to expand its work force, design innovative products and diversify into new sectors. Originally established as an electromagnetic brake and clutch manufacturer in the north east of England, near Bishop Auckland, the company has grown significantly into a major specialist in electromagnetic fire door safety solutions and its products...

Firefighters have been praised for saving dozens of homes after a huge grassland fire in Newcastle threatened to spread into a village. Just after 3 pm on Thursday, 11th August, 2022, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) received a call about a grass fire in Walbottle. Deploy resources fast TWFRS Fire Control staff was quick to deploy resources and within minutes the first appliances had arrived on scene. It was evident the fire was growing and spreading rapidly, with more than 30 fi...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Nevada in combatting the Joy Lake Fire burning in Washoe County. On Aug. 14, 2022, the state of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 2,000 homes in and around Galena Creek. The fire also threatened a high school, elementary school, geothermal plant, power...

The Home Office has released statistics that provide a new analysis of automatic fire alarms by confirmed type. The figures include a count of the number of incidents classified as Automatic Fire Alarms at the time of call, by Fire and Rescue Service, by confirmed incident type at scene attendance, and by Financial Year, covering 2016/17 to 2021/22. Automatic Fire Alarms incidents  The work shows that in the year 2021/22, there were nearly 130,000 incidents classified as Automatic Fire A...

Rosenbauer America announces new executive leadership. Mark Fusco is appointed as President, and Randy Brummel as Executive Vice President Operations. The company’s purpose remains unchanged, Rosenbauer exists to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property. This new structure allows the American custom fire truck builder to expand its growth plans and further focus on operational excellence, dealer development, financial discipline, customer satisfaction, and serving firs...

The agenda for this year’s AFAC22 Conference and Exhibition (AFAC22) is loaded with big topics, such as reducing risk in the changing climate, the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System, women in emergency management, lithium battery fires and so much more. It is the first time since the start of the COVID-19 global pandemic that the Australian and APAC emergency management industry is coming together in person. AFAC22 Conference and Exhibition will be held in 2022 at the Adelaide Conve...

As the hot weather looks set to continue over the weekend and into next week, firefighters want to help ensure residents enjoy the summer safely.  After a house fire in Peterborough on Wednesday, crews are urging people to stay fire safe and follow some simple tips, so they can avoid a fire that could cause significant damage.  Fire under control Fire crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground and Whittlesey, along with the north roaming fire engine, were called to a fire on Lincoln Road at...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue staff members are celebrating a double award win at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards in recognition of their exemplary service. The Service’s Sprinkler Advocate, Roger Branson, received the Individual Award in recognition for his expertise, dedication and relentless championing of sprinklers which has had a monumental impact in his service, community and sector.  His pioneering role in the retrofitting of sprinklers i...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging members of the public to be extra careful over the coming days, following a new extreme heat warning from the Met Office. The national weather forecaster has also raised the fire severity risk level to ‘exceptional’ for some parts of the country–in addition to its four-day Amber weather warning. SYFR’s fire officers This has prompted South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s fire officers to issue another plea to the publi...

The child, now named as Sahara Salman, four years old, died after a terraced house collapsed as a result of the explosion. Three others are being treated in the hospital for their injuries. Merton Council has described the explosion as a "major incident." The gas explosion, which occurred in Thornton Heath, south London, happened at about 07:10 am on 8 August, damaging neighboring houses. Around 80 nearby homes were also evacuated, affecting around 100 people, who are being housed by the counci...

To use the fluorine-free foams currently on the market safely and effectively, fire departments will need to adopt different tactics and new training on how to select, use and dispose of these new foams. Fire Service Roadmap outlines the transition from the fluorinated aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) currently used to extinguish flammable liquid (Class B) fires to fluorine-free foams (FFFs). AFFFs going away AFFFs use of a class of chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...

Safe Fleet’s Fire, EMS, and Industrial divisions (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Chris Thwaits as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chris Thwaits will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Southeast US region. His territory will include the US states of Florida and Georgia. Vast industry experience Chris Thwaits brings many years of industry experience to Safe Fleet. That experie...

Crews from two Norfolk Fire Stations are working with the East of England Ambulance Service to respond to some medical incidents in Norfolk, United Kingdom (UK). The scheme, which is currently underway, sees Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) crews responding to adult cases of cardiac arrest within areas surrounding Sheringham and North Walsham Fire Stations. The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service crew are co-responding to incidents, along with the East of England Ambulance Service. The trial...

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) announce the addition of Chad Anderson as the Western Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chad will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Western region. His territory will include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Bringing 30 years of experience Chad has over 30 years of experience in the public safety mar...

Hosted at seven venues across the UK, educational CPD-certified events are designed to benefit anyone working in the fire industry from fire safety managers in tall buildings to fire engineers, installers, consultants, housing associations, and other key influencers. Running from September to November 2022, each event will feature four seminars (listed below) worth a total of 4 hours CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points. Integrated Fire Alarm Solutions Guidance for high-rise resid...

The British Standards Institution has published three new standards which set out competence requirements for building safety management, sponsored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC). new standards  The new standards support industry reform in line with the new Building Safety Act and are intended to minimize safety risks and improve protection for consumers and occupants, including residents, in and about buildings. They also cover requirements for Prin...

The most significant fires seen in the county so far this summer ignited in Dartford when two simultaneous wildfires resulted in more than 150 firefighters being deployed to tackle flames in record-breaking temperatures. Now, with a second heatwave set to begin, the Met Office has issued a Heat Health Alert for Kent and Medway, and the fire service is again urging the public to do all they can to stay safe and help reduce preventable grass, crop, and woodland fires. Author's quote KFRS A...

Con Fire’s automated phone system helps working media more quickly and easily reach the on-duty public information officer (PIO) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pushing timely information Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., the media line will direct to voicemail unless the on-call PIO is responding to an active incident. For overnight periods when there is no working incident requiring PIO presence, voicemails will be returned before 8 a.m. the next morning. RSS feeds continue to...

Fires remain the greatest threat facing those responsible for safeguarding the built heritage. While other risks such as theft, flood and even insect or fungal infestation can damage buildings and their contents, only fire can destroy them completely. Each year, throughout the world, there are fires in all types of historic and heritage buildings – in 2019 alone there were 400 serious fires recorded in such properties. A number of these fire outbreaks reach serious proportions, where mea...

As the holiday season begins for thousands of families across the region, emergency services have united to urge the public to take care of the water. The holiday season marks the beginning of the school summer holidays for millions of children but it also marks World Drowning Prevention Day. Recently, soaring temperatures led to an increase in tragedies in the water with 14 people sadly losing their lives to drowning in a matter of days. In the North East, 13-year-old Robert Hattersley wa...

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) has gone live with the latest major release of Infographics’ Web and Mobile App-delivered FireWatch fire service management software. FireWatch provides WSFRS with a single integrated platform covering HR, Training and Development, Availability & Workforce Planning, Asset Management, and other areas. With this latest rollout, the service has transformed employee interactions with FireWatch into a re-designed, modern, graphically and KPI-dr...

Global wireless solutions firm Ramtech has announced a new partnership with Immix, the security monitoring software provider. The collaboration will enhance the technology offering of both firms, by delivering a combined complete fire protection and safety solution within the global security market. Under the new agreement, Ramtech’s innovative WES wireless evacuation system will integrate with the Immix CS/GF platforms – a monitoring solution that operates with more than 500 video,...

CHEMTREC® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) annually team up to provide volunteer fire departments with the CHEMTREC® HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award to enhance their hazardous materials response capabilities and improve responder safety. While originally two grants were available in 2022, CHEMTREC® has announced it will provide an additional grant to help more volunteer departments. This means three eligible volunteer fire departments will each be aw...