Belarus Fire Industry News

NSI is proud to build on its four-decade-long partnership with IFSEC, as the UK’s longest-running security event celebrates its 50th edition. Throughout the 3-day event taking place at ExCeL London on 16-18 May, NSI experts will once again be a major attraction for installers on stand IF.4250 where visitors can ask questions about the latest industry standards and learn about the benefits of gaining certification with the UK’s most highly trusted and respected Certification Body...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched its brand-new remote monitoring platform, allowing users to view and control elements of their fire system from any internet-enabled device, at any location. AdvancedLive provides users with day-to-day reassurance that their fire system is working as intended, with instant notifications to alert them of critical incidents and status changes, and flexible secure access methods to keep their data safe. AdvancedLive subscription ...

Honeywell announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system that helps improve building and occupant safety. The compact, powerful, performance-driven intelligent fire alarm control panel offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is easy to install, commission, and maintain.  Features The system features an advanced 7-inch touchscreen panel, providing a highly intuitive and ergonomic user interface. The panel displays co...

For people with mobile impairments, emergency situations can be very dangerous, as was clear in the Grenfell Tower tragedy. And yet, a new study has found that in the workplace, there remains a lack of awareness and preparation strategy in place, so as to form an inclusive fire safety strategy. The research, by West Midlands-based emergency evacuation chair manufacturer - Evac+Chair International has revealed the challenges that organizations face and lack of preparedness, when it comes to evac...

Wireless fire safety solutions providers Ramtech and Hyfire will be exhibiting at FIREX 2023 as part of The Orama Group, combining expertise and demonstrating an industry-wide commitment to collaboration. One of Europe’s largest fire safety events, FIREX offers the industry-wide opportunity to connect, learn, source, and discover the latest in life-saving technology which The Orama Group is committing to meet the wireless safety and security needs of different industries....

Groupe ADP has chosen the BIOEX ECOPOL A foam concentrate to equip its airport vehicles at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget airports. ECOPOL A is a Newtonian fluorine-free foam concentrate effective on hydrocarbon fires (kerosene, jet A1) and certified ICAO level B.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces that Bob Schulz has been appointed to serve as President – Pierce Manufacturing within the new Vocational segment, effective April 10, 2023. As part of the overall Vocational strategy, Bob Schulz will have responsibility for Pierce, Airport Products (ARFF), and Frontline Communications brands. Steering exceptional brands Jim Johnson, who led Pierce Manufacturing since 2010, will remain the Executive Vice President of...

Coopers Fire is proud to have organized another EGG-cellent Easter collection for Waterloovile Food Bank, located in Waterlooville, United Kingdom (UK). Waterlooville Food Bank is based at Wecock Church and is run completely by volunteers. Waterlooville Food bank Waterlooville Food Bank works in the local area, alongside recognized organizations, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, Children Services, Schools, Housing Association and more, in order to supply free items to those in need in the...

Specialist wildfire training has been given to a fire officer in West Yorkshire, in a bid to reduce the number of incidents in summer. Richard Hawley from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) went to Spain recently with a team from the UK. intensive training The intensive week of training looked at how burning vegetation in a controlled way can be used as a tool to tackle fast-moving wildfires. Richard, who is the temporary group manager and WYFRS’s lead wildfire officer, spe...

Integrations will enable alerting authorities to disseminate wireless emergency alerts to the public in near real time through vehicle navigation and entertainment systems. The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate concluded a proof-of-concept demonstration of the wildland urban interface (WUI) integration model that integrates next generation technologies with FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and GPS navigation applications and cutting-ed...

AdvanceFit single-use gloves are made using a premium synthetic nitrile compound, not Natural Rubber Latex. The patented design is contoured starting at the DIP joint of the fingers to help the glove stay snug to the fingertips.  Unlike traditional single-use gloves that tend to expand and interfere with the user's work task, and will conform to fit the fingertip. Performance Stats Manufactured using only listed materials and levels outlined in the Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR), pa...

Modern workplaces are filled with potential fire hazards. Identifying where fires can start and how to put them out is essential in all types of buildings, ranging from office buildings to hospitals, schools, and large apartment buildings. Users need to make sure they’re able to protect their staff, their business, their tenants, and themselves from fires. Prestige offers comprehensive fire awareness training that ensures staff is equipped with the knowledge to prevent and stop fires in a...

A recent new client is The Green House, a fantastic team of innovators constructing one of the world’s most advanced greenhouses near Ely, Cambridgeshire. In a world first, the site employs LED lighting to accelerate crop growth, while warming the structure using heat from a nearby reservoir. Green House The Green House is building 8m tall glass structures that grow plants vertically through a revolutionary new method that uses nutrient-rich water solutions to grow crops hydroponic...

An ongoing client of Prestige Fire Safety is CAPS Cases, a fantastic company in Newmarket that is one of the UK’s manufacturers of environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging.  The family-run business has over 40 years of experience in the packaging industry, with a key focus on sustainability. Prestige Fire Safety has been working with CAPS Cases since March 2018 and has supported them in a variety of areas with regard to fire safety. Why CAPS Cases owns several manufa...

Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called at around 11 am to the leak at Trinity House flats in Kirkgate, Wakefield. Firefighters from Wakefield, Normanton and Dewsbury attended and by early afternoon the situation was escalated to a major incident and people were being evacuated from their homes. The evacuation was undertaken by all emergency services as well as Wakefield District Housing and the local authority. Residents went to the nearby Wakefield Spir...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces Pierce dealer, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, has acquired Emergency Vehicle Specialists, continuing its expansion across a seven-state territory to include Arkansas and Tennessee. The acquisition is the second for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in recent years. As one of the largest emergency vehicle dealerships in North America, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group’s regions served include Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Uta...

ALCHERA X was pleased to participate in the annual Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Conference held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA, from March 28 to March 30, 2023. training and interactive sessions Each year, several hundred firefighters, outreach specialists, scientists, planners, conservationists, insurance professionals, and others with a stake in wildfire protection from across the nation and even from other countries gather in Reno for this event sponsored by the Internation...

Rosenbauer America is proud to be the major innovator in the U.S. fire industry. At the FDIC International 2023 event, which is taking place from April 24 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Rosenbauer America team is excited to display many of their newly developed electric solutions, which perfectly combine technology with tradition. Rosenbauer RTX on exhibit at FDIC International 2023 There will also be a number of traditional apparatus on display at FDIC International 20...

Wildfires are a persistent threat in many parts of the world, and the ability to suppress them quickly and effectively is crucial for protecting lives and property. While water has long been the primary tool used for fighting fires, advances in technology have led to the development of superior firefighting tools, such as the Intelagard compressed air foam system (CAFS). Enviroshield technology Intelagard manufactures equipment that uses compressed air to create a foam that is more effectiv...

Fire detection solutions manufacturer - Advanced has appointed Business Development Manager, Hossam Badwy, as the company pushes ahead with its Middle East & Africa growth strategy. Hossam joins Advanced with impressive fire industry credentials, having worked with fire protection products for 13 years in engineering and sales roles, and is a US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Protection Specialist. Advanced’s growth plans Hossam Badwy will use his wealth...

On March 22 the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on “Improving Rail Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment." Chief David Comstock of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District in Ohio testified at the hearing on the behalf of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). The hearing provided an opportunity for the NVFC to raise awareness of the need for critical funding for first responder training, equipment, and health screenings. need to...

New technology is constantly emerging to help keep first responders healthier and safer. To give more volunteer firefighters access to this innovative equipment, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with MSA Safety to award three NVFC members a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2023.  Features   The jet-style design of the Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module....

Firefighter Instructors, who train firefighter staff across the UK and typically face up to five to ten times the number of live fires compared to regular firefighters, have been found to have chronic inflammation leaving them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, infection, and illness, according to new research by the University of Roehampton London. Led by Dr. Emily Watkins, Lecturer in Environmental and Exercise Physiology at the University of Roehampton London, the study measured blo...

Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at the upcoming 2023 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Faster alarm transmissions “The present and future of public safety rely on technology,” said Sameer Agrawal, Vice President, and General Manager, of Fire Americas, Honeywell, adding “With our latest fire and life safety innovations, we are integrating in...

The Trustee Fire & Security engineer team successfully completed their annual gate safe training last week. This is a crucial achievement for TFS and the clients, as it ensures that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs with safety and efficiency. Gate safety is an essential aspect of the fire and security industry, as it ensures the safety of individuals and property by preventing accidents and unauthorized access. Latest safety proced...

On 25th March 2022, UKAS published the outcome from their 31st January 2022 call for Expression of Interest for certification bodies looking to underpin the certification to ISO 37301:2021 (Compliance Management System Certification) with accreditation. The initial conclusion was to consider including the development of accredited certification to ISO 37301 within its development program for 2022/2023, but this has been deferred to the 2023/2024 program, due to operational reasons subject to th...

In the immediate aftermath of Grenfell, investigators found multiple examples of non-compliance in terms of best practice and workmanship. It was clear that a series of professional and institutional failings contributed to the fire. However, what also emerged was a worrying lack of clarity surrounding regulations and compliance processes. Hackitt Review findings The Hackitt Review, the main post-Grenfell fire safety inquiry, described roles and responsibilities for building safety as ‘...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is supporting Restart a Heart Day, a global initiative launched to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR to help someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest.  Restart a Heart Day Restart a Heart Day takes place on 16 October each year, and NEAS runs events throughout the month. The campaign aims to increase public awareness of cardiac arrests and increase the number of people trained in lifesaving CPR. NEAS will be delivering events, and trai...

The Built Environment Quality Management Systems standard was published in July 2022 and UKAS published an initial Expression of Interest in September 2022.  The feedback from this indicated that there was only limited interest from CB clients, and this has been underpinned by related feedback from other stakeholders.  Updated Expression of Interest This updated Expression of Interest is published to ascertain if the level of interest has increased This updated Expression of Intere...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer has responded to the report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on values and culture in the fire service nationally. HMICFRS report Chief Fire Officer - Chris Kirby, said: “The HMICFRS report on values and culture makes difficult reading for anyone working in the fire and rescue service. It shouldn’t need saying- but there is absolutely no place for the negative...