Barbados Fire Industry News

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel County Department of Health announce the release of a strategic plan to reduce gun violence led by the county’s Gun Violence Intervention Team (GVIT). data-driven and evidence-based strategies Using a structured public health approach, the plan identifies data-driven and evidence-based strategies that engage community members, law enforcement, mental and behavioral health agencies, and gun violence intervention organizations...

Euralarm's Task Group False Alarms has released a second edition of the study on false fire alarms in Europe. In this new edition, the results and findings of the first edition have been enhanced by the analysis of the situation in Denmark, and a recommendation is done for the terms that are used to describe false alarm-related situations. Also, the measures to reduce the amount of false alarms have been updated while newer content has been added. Background on automatic fire detection Over...

Fire investigators have warned people to be careful with reflective items during the hot weather – after responding to a fire caused by a magnifying glass. The object was the unexpected culprit for the accidental blaze in Newcastle city center, after being left on a window sill at a commercial property. The initial call had come into the Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service’s Fire Control at 10.03 am, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 and the first of three appliances were on scene in j...

The fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster has passed, yet debate surrounding building safety best practice continues. Last year, the UK Government announced steps to further reform the building safety system with what it described as ‘the biggest changes in a generation’ to ensure the safety of residents in their homes. Within these new measures, mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage were announced in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11 meter...

A prestigious award for the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE: The NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) has presented the Wachtberg-based institute with the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence 2021' in recognition of its extensive efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation. cIMIC Award of Excellence On the occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2017, the CCOE in The Hague launched the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence'. Since then, th...

Non-aerial fireworks are permitted under state law for individuals to use on private property from June 24 - July 6, 2022.  Fireworks are limited to private property with the owner's permission and prohibited on public property, including all public parks, public right-of-ways, and roads. Individuals using fireworks outside allowed dates are subject to a civil penalty of US$ 1,000. Fireworks Safety If users are planning to use consumer fireworks, follow these safety tips:  ...

“Against a backdrop of increasing threat scenarios, it was high time after seven years for an INTERSCHUTZ to take place again in a physical, on-site format,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, the Chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board. He adds, “This trade fair was all about networking, developing ideas, discussing solutions and expanding international networks. As a result, INTERSCHUTZ is now more than just a product show – it is a shaper of sustainable security...

FIRST LOOK, the rescue products division of Agility Technologies (ATC), and FIRST LOOK European partner Vogt-CTE, are extremely pleased to announce the donation of their signature FL360 USAR1 Search and Rescue Camera systems to the @fire International Disaster Response Germany organization to enhance search and rescue capabilities. mobile-based, wireless 360° spherical imaging camera The FL360 Search Camera is the first mobile integrated, wireless 360° spherical imaging camera ever int...

Coatings supplier - Hempel launches Hempaprime CUI 275, a new coating to combat corrosion under insulation. With extremely short overcoating intervals and a wide temperature resistance, Hempaprime CUI 275 is designed to increase productivity and improve corrosion protection at energy generation and oil & gas facilities. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a major challenge for equipment operators in the process industries. In the US alone, repair and downtime caused by CUI is estimated to c...

Over the coming weeks and months, AW Technology will be featuring a series of blogs and articles that focus on the truly global nature of its operations. Each article will profile a specific country that AW Technology operates in and demonstrate the team’s capability and experience of successfully delivering its world-class products in that nation. accuracy, reliability, and performance This first article is focused on India, AW Technology’s previous work in this exciting, dynamic,...

AW Technology's team recently visited Olympia Electronics of Thessaloniki, Greece, to commission a brand new 3100 Calibration Tunnel.  optical detector Its 3000 series optical detector calibration tunnels are designed for calibrating optical smoke detectors and smoke alarms in production. The tunnels can be maintained at a constant aerosol concentration for calibration and are controlled by an optical scatter sensor. The main section of the 3000 series tunnel is the same as the 1000 seri...

Avon Protection's priority is the health and safety of its employees, customers, channel partners, and suppliers. It is focused on continuing to protect the capability of Militaries and First Responders around the world. Avon Protection has been classified as “critical infrastructure” by the UK and U.S. Governments and as such its manufacturing facilities have remained open during this time. Avon has closely followed the advice of Governments and health authorities in the locations...

An Ofcom investigation report, released on 20 June, found Channel 4 to be in breach of its broadcasting license as some programs went almost two months without subtitles, sign language, or audio description. fire-suppressant gas system On 25 September 2021, the fire-suppressant gas system was triggered at Red Bee Media, a broadcast center that provides services such as subtitling for Channel 4, as well as the BBC and Channel 5, destroying hard disks and affecting hundreds of hours of programmi...

The fire department of Chemiepark Knapsack, a chemical park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a unique MAN TGS large tank pumper firefighting vehicle with an Allison transmission into operation. The vehicle has been specified to be able to reach all areas of the 180-hectare enclosed, gated industrial estate within five minutes. Due to the nature of production at Yncoris-operated park, which involves chemicals, plastics, industrial gases and compressed air, the on-site fire department...

In firehouses around the world, firefighters must co-exist with diesel-fueled apparatus. When a diesel engine is running in a firehouse apparatus bay, the diesel exhaust can cause a variety of health issues for firefighters who occupy the firehouse. Diesel exhaust can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, and it can cause coughs, headaches, lightheadedness, and nausea. Breathing in diesel exhaust can cause lung irritation and/or make pre-existing asthma worse. Long-term exposure may lead...

Accidental drowning fatalities and water rescues have risen in 2021 in West Yorkshire, according to new figures released by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The figures show a high proportion of casualties in these incidents are males aged under 20. #BeWaterAware As summer gets into full swing, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is highlighting the dangers of open water and has launched its #BeWaterAware campaign to help people stay safe. Chris Bell, Assistant District Commander,...

Improving the quality of the built environment is one of the core objectives of the Fire Protection Association, and to support this it has created one of the most versatile and comprehensive fire testing and research facilities in the UK. FPA has recently expanded our testing capabilities at its laboratory in Gloucestershire by investing in a new material identification testing service to help identify the type of insulation material used on a building. How are samples tested? A total of thr...

In incidents involving electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries, responders face safety risks related to: Electric shock. Thermal runaway. Battery ignition and reignition. Stranded energy. Electric vehicle design is different for various makes and models. For safe and effective vehicle extrication, rescue, and fire suppression, responders need practical and accurate emergency response guidance specific to the unique features of each electric vehicle. Standardization ERGs that...

Siemens is expanding its Cerberus PRO fire safety offering with updated FC720 fire control panels, an IoT-enabled OOH740 detector equipped for disturbance-free tests, and the Cerberus Connect mobile app that complements the existing Cloud Apps. As a result, system integrators, service providers, and customers will benefit from resource optimization, simplified planning, and maintenance as well as higher convenience during operations. Fire control panel The new FC720 fire control panels use th...

They are pleased to introduce the Gas Laser with highly advanced laser technology designed to detect natural gas with the aim of enhancing safety and improving detection for fire services, and first responders. Potentially dangerous structures Frequently fire personnel and first responders are called to natural gas emergencies using equipment that puts them close to potentially dangerous structures. The Gas Laser supports remote detection allowing the operator to work at a safer distance from...

The construction industry is undertaking a dramatic U-turn, as sustainable specification comes to the fore, with a growing ambition to build with timber. As such, from 2000 to 2020, global timber consumption has increased by 1.1% per year. While timber is more sustainable than steel or concrete, one of the key barriers is the concern that wood burns. This view is beginning to change as new innovations in improved fire protection for timber mean industry professionals are becoming more willing t...

Leveraging a history of innovation and the connectivity of WiFi, HURST Jaws of Life® is launching E3 CONNECT, an evolution of its eDRAULIC® 3.0 line that adds automated performance alerts and centralized reports to help departments manage and optimize rescue tool readiness. E3 CONNECT "E3 CONNECT brings firefighters the speed, power, and performance they’ve come to expect from HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools, plus helps fire departments avoid tool downtime," said B...

Armed Forces Day has always been an event observed by Zitko Group as an occasion in which they can show their gratitude to the sacrifices made by Britain’s brave servicemen and women, past and present. However, Armed Forces Day has recently started to hold more significance for the company since the conception of Zitko’s training solution, Talent. Next steps in life Talent is a program that aims to solve the engineering shortage in the fire and security industry Talent is a progr...

A group of 4th year University of Calgary students worked to reimagine safety– and won an award for their efforts-at the UofC’s 2022 Captone Design Fair, placing first in the electrical and software engineering category. Their project–Development of a Software Solution for Safety Visualization and Analysis–was sponsored by Blackline Safety. Blackline Live software portal Capstone design projects are the culmination of four years of study - a year-long assignment where s...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent around 60 firefighters, in eight appliances to a tower block on Queensdale Crescent, less than a mile away from Grenfell Tower, where a flat on the 12th floor was ablaze on 21 June, 2022. The LFB arrived at the scene at Stebbing House at around 9:20 am, with the fire under control by 10:55 am. The fire is believed to have been caused by a charging electric scooter. Fire risk assessment According to a report by Construction News, a recent fire risk assessment by...

Further to the announcement on 7 August 2019, Avon Rubber is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business (the “Business”) and the rights to the Ceradyne brand. Over the next 12 months, the company will transition the critical business functions to Avon in a phased and controlled manner. During this transition phase, the business will be operating as usual as a stand-alone business alongside Avon Protection. As a reminder, th...

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the successful completion of the second phase of S&T's wildland-urban interface wildfire sensor technology program, part of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative. On average, 60,000 wildfires occur across the U.S. each year, burning millions of acres. Providing early warnings of these fire events is critical to response and recovery efforts, both for communities and public safety. fire sens...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, fire & emergency apparatus, custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and defense bodies, is committed to fostering the next generation of young professionals. The company is proud to host six interns for the 2022 Summer Internship Program. New Interns Recruited The engineering department welcomes Kayla Lipsey (UW-Platteville), David Kanowitz (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Zack Watters (UW-Platteville). Watters return...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced fire investigators have determined fireworks were the cause of the early morning June 17 grassfire that originated in the open space south of Jacqueline Drive, Pittsburg. The fire threatened some 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of approximately 2,200 residents. four-alarm response The blaze, first reported at 2 a.m., prompted a four-alarm response from both Con Fire and Cal Fire, with more than 100 firefighters and...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed to share fireworks safety messaging for the public. This information is of particular importance given current critically high fire danger and the large number of grass and vegetation fires occurring across the County. Media-only event to share safety measures The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused...