Barbados Fire Industry News

Users have all seen the reports recently of the wildfires seen around the UK. Although these incidents have been seen before, the level of reports this year has been unprecedented. Risk of fire spreading  As temperatures are set to continue to rise in the UK, reports like those seen on 19.07.22 may become more frequent. Dry spells recently make for perfect conditions for a fire to start & spread quickly. The ground is dry and any plant life is dryer too, making it perfect fuel for a f...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced that the Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, USA, has taken delivery of three disaster response vehicles, incorporating advanced communication and technology features. Sold through Pierce Manufacturing and Frontline Communications’ dealer, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, the highly customized vehicles include two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command...

An in-depth white paper has been published by global wireless solutions firm Ramtech, to address US construction fire and life safety challenges that can have devastating consequences including loss of civilian life and millions of dollars in direct property damage annually. Titled ‘No Site Left Behind: The Modern Fire and Life Safety Solutions for Construction’, the new white paper includes unique industry insight from Turner Construction, to help raise awareness of fire risk and l...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, has taken delivery of three disaster response vehicles incorporating advanced communication and technology features.  Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications’ dealer, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, the highly customized vehicles include two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command Center. Author's quot...

This revision follows extensive consultation by NFCC, in partnership with a wealth of fire sector stakeholders, and saw over 500 comments on the guidance and accompanying Equality Impact Assessment from across the industry, including leaseholder groups. The document replaces the third edition, which was published in October 2020. The consultation and subsequent revision are the product of a review commissioned by the government following the withdrawal of the Consolidated Advice Note and the pu...

An outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation unit at an Isle of Wight hospital has been deemed unfit for purpose due to fire safety failings. The Laidlaw unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport was found to have disconnected alarms in the roof space of the ward and ‘inadequately sized and positioned’ fire exits, as detailed in a report produced for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Fire safety failings This will mean that safe evacuation will be compromised, as there will be minimal w...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced a reorganization implementing a number of leadership changes designed to ensure effective management of the District – the scope, size, and complexity of which grew with its annexation of the former East Contra Costa Fire Protection District on July 1, 2022. Changes include creation of two new deputy fire chief positions, bringing total deputy chiefs to three, with each responsible for overseeing one of three newly formed D...

FirePro participated at the Future Energy Asia 2022 exhibition and summit, which took place from July 20 to July 22, 2022, in Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand. The region’s renowned energy transition and transformation exhibition, Future Energy Asia, was officially hosted by the Ministry of Energy Thailand. Future Energy Asia 2022 More than 80 exhibitors and 200 industry renowned speakers had the opportunity to showcase their products and s...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the third edition of their fire safety in construction (HSG168) guidance. HSG168 is aimed at everyone who procures, designs, develops, and manages construction sites, including clients and designers. HSG168 The document explains how everyone involved in construction projects can comply with their legal duties relating to fire risks and is relevant to all construction projects. The main changes to this edition are related to the elimination...

BigChange, the globally renowned field-service management software solutions company, has announced that it has signed almost 200 new customers and £14 million worth of new contracts in the first half of 2022. This was the company’s most successful half-year of sales in its ten-year history of existence. In addition to the strong growth reported in the United Kingdom (UK), BigChange has also secured its first customer in Canada and expanded its international presence across France,...

The Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, becoming English law under the name of the Building Safety Act. The Act has been introduced as a response to the Grenfell Tower Fire and aims to improve residential safety across the nation. fire safety: a priority The new Act is based on the recommendations offered by Dame Judith Hackitt in her independent assessment of residential building and fire safety standards - 2017 Building a Safer Future Report. The new safety regime ou...

Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country at unprecedented rates. As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, responders who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. PH&S Products, LLC (PH&S) is committed to providing the highest quality gloves for the safety and well-being of these responders, which is why PH&S has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in order to provide 100 volunteer fire departme...

BigChange, the globally renowned field-service management software company, has announced that it has signed almost 200 new customers and £ 14 million worth of new contracts, in the first half of 2022. This was the company - BigChange’s most successful half-year of sales in its ten-year history. Global expansion In addition to the company’s strong growth in the United Kingdom (UK), BigChange has secured its first customer in Canada and expanded its international presence acr...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, launches the Dräger BG ProAir, a closed-circuit breathing apparatus with innovative features to protect firefighters attending long-duration deployments such as those in tall buildings, complex structures, basements, and tunnels. The BG ProAir’s positive pressure breathing closed circuit prevents toxic substances from entering the breathing system. Both inhalation and exhalation are optimized by cooling and enrich...

Facility maintenance scheduling software is a system that helps to schedule maintenance tasks for the facility. It allows them to set up a calendar, assign tasks and track them through completion. In addition to the scheduling functionality, some systems can also help with labor management and resource allocation. Such type of software can save time and resources, allowing them to focus on other aspects of the business. Facility maintenance scheduling software There are many different types o...

An off-duty firefighter who saved a teenager’s life in Ilkley River has been awarded a rare commendation from the Chief Fire Officer of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Keighley White Watch Crew Manager - Adam Dykes was presented with the award for his bravery this morning in a ceremony at Keighley Fire Station. Open water Dangers Speaking at the commendation, Chief Fire Officer - John Roberts issued a reminder about the dangers of open water: He said: “As school holidays b...

NewAge Foam Makers are designed to introduce expanded foam directly onto the surface of a flammable or combustible liquid for fire extinguishment and/or vapor suppression. Foam makers are suitable for floating roof tank applications. It increases the effectiveness of the foam blanket, resulting in more efficient operation and greater extinguishing capabilities. NewAge offers a complete range of UL-listed foam makers with compatible UL-listed foam pourers. NewAge foam makers include sizes fr...

Since NFCC’s launch of the Person Centred Framework, fire and rescue services across the UK have been adopting the framework’s standards and methodologies. Following this success, a standardized data collection system to support Home Fire Safety Visits has been launched on their website. Standard Data Requirement The Standard Data Requirement for the Person Centred Framework is intended as best practice guidance, giving each service something to work towards. Standardized data...

MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up once again to help volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed personal protective equipment through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. This annual program began in 2012 and has to date provided 611 sets of turnout gear to 134 departments. Another 13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnout gear and four new helmets to help enhance the safety of their firefighters. The...

Marion Body Works, the manufacturer of all aluminum fire & emergency apparatus proudly welcomes Southeastern Specialty Vehicles to their nationwide dealer network. Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, headquartered at 911 Martin Creek Road in Henderson, NC, will oversee sales and service of Marion apparatus in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. service to emergency care providers Since Donald Pleasants founded the company in 1996, Southeastern Specialty Vehicles has remained fa...

Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging tool in the fire service. In addition to its role in firefighter training, it is also emerging as a useful means of education about fire prevention. Home Fire Sprinkler Association (HFSA) is using VR to demonstrate up close and personal the revelatory fire prevention role of home fire sprinklers at the early stages of a fire. VR experience A VR video available from HFSA demonstrates how fire spreads in two identical rooms in a single-family home in Ashland C...

One of the Brexit consequences: From January 1st, 2023, the “UKCA Mark” will be necessary for all products which so far required a CE certificate for being sold in England, Scotland and Wales. Only institutes that are UK-based can issue this “UK Conformity Assessed” mark. VdS also offers this service in cooperation with its partners BRE and UL. simple and fast “We coordinate the entire process for manufacturers on a one-stop basis. Effort and costs as well as tim...

Firefighters are inviting residents to Dogsthorpe Fire Station for an open day for a free event that promises something for all the family. Crews will be on hand to give tours around the fire engines and equipment, as well as live safety demonstrations of emergency scenarios. There’ll also be the chance to dunk-a-firefighter, look around the smoke-logged training building, as well as other fun activities to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.   Donations will also be we...

Congratulations to Rich Crown, a lieutenant at the East Carnegie Volunteer Fire Department (Pittsburgh, PA), for winning a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. Crown is the second winner to receive a helmet from MSA Safety in 2022 through the MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, a program in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Jet-style design The jet-style design of the Cairns XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses...

In 2021, 58,985 wildfires burned over 7.12 million acres in the USA, compared to just 18,229 wildfires and 1.32 million acres lost in 1983, when official record-keeping began (as per data from the National Interagency Fire Center - NIFC). An unimaginable amount of water is used every day for mitigation and response solutions. Over the past years, drought conditions have substantially increased and continue to do so, making water even more scarce. The use of only water to suppress fires must be...

The FPA’s Assembly Point podcast continues its second series with a deep dive into sprinkler and water-mist standards. In the latest episode of Assembly Point, the FPA’s suppression systems expert and Principal Consultant, Dale Kinnersley facilitate a technical discussion on sprinkler and water mist standards.  existing and new standards He is joined by Adrian Kay, Head of Technical Compliance and Quality Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls; Alan Crichton, Design Course Trai...

Firefighters are inviting residents to Dogsthorpe Fire Station for an open day on for a free event that promises something for all the family. Crews will be on hand to give tours around the fire engines and equipment, as well as live safety demonstrations of emergency scenarios. There’ll also be the chance to dunk-a-firefighter, look around the smoke-logged training building, as well as other fun activities to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Donations will also be welcomed for...

BIOEX will participate in the JOIFF Foam Technical Summit. The conference will focus on the transition to fluorine-free foam concentrates (FFF). It will take place in London on February 10, 2020. Date: February 10, 2020 Location: Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow Airport, London (UK)

GreenScreen is the first ecolabel for PFAS-free firefighting foams which preserve environment and health. This certification attests the foam is totally free of fluorinated derivatives (PFAS including PFOS, PFOA, and PFCs). Some of them are recognized as Persistent in the environment, Bioaccumulable, and Toxic to living organisms. GreenScreen certification is supported by Clean Production Action, an independent organization promoting the use of inherently safer chemicals in products and PFAS-fr...

What are the evolutions of the EN1568 V2018 standard? First of all, the V2018 introduces an environmental approach. It considers the impact of foam concentrate on the environment (toxicity and biodegradability). In addition, it recognizes the use and the performance of the fluorine-free foam. Then, the conditions of certification harden examination in a certified laboratory, the water used, and additional performance tests. A new classification rewards the foam concentrate that over-perform.&n...