Canada Fire Industry News

The worst-ever forest fires that raged in Sweden this past summer have highlighted the need for fire fighting vehicles that can maneuver in rough terrain. The Eksjö Rescue Services in southern Sweden have recently taken delivery of a Scania XT P 370 fire tanker truck expressly designed for operations in dense forests. Built on a standard XT 6×6 chassis, the durable truck features a water tank with the capacity to hold 6,000 liters. "What distinguishes this truck is the flexible attac...

Having completed the bulk of our bi-directional UKAS testing, Door-Stop announces the imminent return of our FD30 production. Furthermore, they have achieved this without the requirement to amend any of their core product offering. This testing has enabled them to return to the market with the majority of their core product range. As they further succeed with the remaining validation, the final options will be released for sale.

Tema Sistemi will take part in the Sicurtech Village, the itinerant event dedicated to the themes concerning the "culture of fire safety and the solutions and technical-regulatory aspects." The event will be held on November 14th at the NH Laguna Palace hotel in Venice and the day will be divided into two parts: in the morning the attendees will learn more about the Fire Prevention Code, in the afternoon they will focus on passive protection systems and firefighting measures for a correct manag...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting solutions for industrial uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight flashlight that attaches in seconds to slotted industrial hard hats. The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so industrial professionals can navigate or be followed in low light conditions. Vantage II helmet light The Va...

According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a cause of death for construction employees. So for industries that are inherently dangerous and require men and women to work at heights, the demand for comfortable and technology-driven fall protection equipment and services has never been greater. To provide workers at height with new options to help protect them at work, global safety equipment manufa...

Want to know an easy way to judge the quality of a fire department? Look at how much they train. Career, volunteer or combination, fire departments become successful through training. Yet all training is not equal. Focus too much on hands-on training (HOT) and you could be missing important legal and compliance updates. Lean heavily on web-based training and you may fail to identify shortcomings in skills proficiencies. Keep students confined to a classroom and you may lose their interest quick...

US Fire Pump announces a new dealer joining the team Safety Innovations Company located in Dammam based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Safety Innovations Company is led by CEO Mr. Ali Ahmed Mokhtar. Mr. Mokhtar brings 35 years of experience in Fire Safety Engineering Management and Fire & Rescue Services for Oil and Petrochemical facilities in major petroleum companies such as Saudi Aramco, aramco , SAMAREC and Petromin. Mr. Mokhtar most recently was Manager of the Fire Protection Departme...

Firefighter garment specialists, VIKING and AW Hainsworth have partnered successfully to win a US firefighter contract. VIKING garments incorporating TITAN 1220, a Hainsworth Technology outershell, have been selected by firefighters in Albuquerque, the largest municipality in the state of New Mexico, USA. Renowned US dealer of PPE equipment, Unifire will be responsible for rolling out the kit, to more than 800 firefighters in the city. PPE offering optimal thermal protection VIKING is the onl...

Robin Edmunds’ presentation of Nittan false alarm resilient Dual Optical Detection Technology suitable for both Addressable and Conventional Systems, again caused a stir with delegates at the FIA Trade Mission, this time in Cape Town, South Africa. Nittan thanked all the attendees for giving their time and feedback at both the Johannesburg and Cape Town events. Nittan hopes there was something of interest learned, and look forward to hearing from their customers and partners and expandin...

This product spotlight focuses on Notifier by Honeywell’s Flame Detection range, which comprises of 2 families. The FSX range, being suitable for industrial type applications, Zone 1 hazardous area units and the FSL range, being Zone 2 hazardous area units. Notifier by Honeywell has also developed an Application based tool, the Flame Detector Wizard, to help you find the right Flame Detector for your application. Flame Detection Wizard A series of questions, each with guides, will lead t...

London South East Colleges announced as BAFSA preferred training provider of the L2 Fire Sprinkler Installation course in London and the South of England. London South East Colleges has been unveiled as BAFSA’s preferred provider in London and the south of England to deliver the IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation qualification course. This unique qualification, developed by BAFSA, is aimed at individuals employed in the fire sprinkler industry and is designed to help pe...

The principle behind the development of the GLS range of suits was the changing demographic of today's workforce. With people living longer and retiring later, the average age of European workers is increasing. In some cases, the physical burden of the work undertaken has become a limiting factor. In Germany, the employer's insurance regulations (G26) specify that where suits in excess of 5kg are to be worn, the workforce are required to undergo a comprehensive health screening program, which re...

Open burning is allowed October 1 - April 30 of each year. During this time, one may burn limited yard debris such as leaves, pine straw, and small limbs from growth on ones property. The following restrictions for burning also apply: Burning is allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and one hour before sunset (no smoldering or hot coals remaining). Yard waste fires must be completely extinguished one hour prior to sunset. No burning is allowed on windy days (10 mph or higher) or on days when...

A team of West Midlands Fire Service firefighters have been crowned national champs in the use of breathing apparatus. Top honors went to Hay Mills Blue Watch at the 2018 National BA Challenge at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. Colleagues from Highgate Blue Watch also achieved fourth place overall, in a total field of 28. The event attracted teams of five firefighters from across the UK. Each was faced with the scenario of a property fire in which people were believed trapped. They...

Three new fire engines have been introduced to the on-call fleet at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service. The new smaller alternative vehicles will be initially trialed by on-call firefighters at St Neots, March, and Ely. The crews will also be trialing new battery-powered cutting equipment, for use mainly in road traffic collisions. The kit is similar to that currently used, but doesn’t require wires or a power generator. Lightweight portable pump Group Commander Gary Mitchely, head...

Just weeks after winning a coveted gold award for hot work safety training, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released the content in Spanish to educate Hispanic trade workers throughout Massachusetts. After a nine-alarm fire in a Boston brownstone initiated by hot work activity killed Lieutenant Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy in March 2014, the Boston Fire Department, Boston Inspectional Services, the Building and Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan...

Rapidrop offers a range of accredited CPD seminars for professionals who are looking to further enhance their knowledge or learn something new. What is CPD? Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context. Engaging in Continuing Professional Development ensures that both academic and practical qualifications do not become outdated; allowing individuals to continually ‘up skil...

The design of firefighting systems in railway environments is highly critical in the limited space available for the storage of extinguishing agents: passenger cars, driver's cabs, engines, electrical panels and control panels are environments that are difficult to protect as they are characterized by spaces already strongly "compressed". The need to maximize useful spaces implies a search push towards dimensional optimization. Pursuing this objective, Tema Sistemi, a company specialized in th...

FLIR Systems, Inc announced that Tony Buffum will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer. As a key member of the executive management team, Mr. Buffum will report to President and CEO Jim Cannon and will assume a strategic role in the continued growth and overall operations of FLIR. Mr. Buffum will lead the company’s global HR team, oversee delivery of all programs, and drive all facets of change management pertaining to culture, organizational de...

There are many sources of wood as a biomass energy source. Larger pieces can be harvested directly or come as stumps and branches from forest clearing. While smaller chips and sawdust can come from many different industrial processes. Since it is very bulky, wood biomass is normally sourced locally to reduce transportation costs. What is the biggest risk? Biomass in bulk is a dangerous material that can ignite and burn spontaneously, and fine wood dust – which is often generated during t...

HAIX® announces the addition of the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip. Features Made in Europe Breathable leather/textile design Sun Reflect leather keeps the leather, and the feet, cooler GORE-TEX® Extended inner liner for indoor and outdoor use Side zipper for easy on and off Pull-on loop at the rear Durable anti-slip sole is fuel and oil resistant Heat resistant and cold insulating sole Tread is non-marking, self-cleaning; naturally releasing dried and caked-...

GearGrid is excited to be attending and exhibiting at the Firehouse Expo 2018, taking place at the Music City Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. GearGrid will be exhibiting its products at booth #715, during the exhibit show times: October 18: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, October 19: 11:15 am - 5:00 pm and October 20: 11:15 am - 3:00 pm. GearCart on display at Firehouse Expo 2018 In 2018, GearGrid is excited to introduce their newest innovative solution for fire station storage, the GearCart In 20...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has introduced a new sprinkler platform – The XT1. With XT1, Viking engineers have re-thought and re-invented the fire sprinkler from the ground up. This new platform represents a true advancement of fire sprinkler technology, and integrates several key features providing for easier installation and an overall “best-in-class” level of fire protection. XT1 sprinklers feature a smaller, more co...

On the occasion of the Wired Next Fest 2018 held in Florence from 28 to 30 September, Tema Sistemi has been selected together with 5 other Apulian companies to tell its story of excellence in the area. Wired, in collaboration with Puglia Sviluppo, institutional partner of the Wired Next Fest in Florence, told with a video how these innovative companies relate to their territory and what advantages they can derive from it. Tema Sistemi told about its technological solutions, its history and the...

GearGrid is excited to be attending the 2018 Firehouse Expo at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.  GearGrid will be located at booth #715 during the exhibit show times: October 18th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 19th, 11:15 am – 5:00 pm, and October 20th, 11:15 am – 3:00 pm. GearCart GearGrid is excited to introduce its newest innovative solution for fire station storage: the GearCart. The new GearGrid product offers an ideal storage space for drying and storing PPE...

Fairview Fire and Rescue in Monroe, North Carolina has increased its fleet’s firefighting power with the purchase of a new Toyne Pumper Tanker. Fairview received the high-capacity apparatus in mid-September. This addition will boost the fire defense of this robust department, which covers a nearly 35-square-mile district in North Carolina. Pumper Characteristics The new pumper tanker, built on a Peterbilt 367, 6x4 drive chassis, is powered by a Cummins ISX 600 horsepower engine and...

POK S.A.S has been offering a very wide range of towable units for many years. These can be equipped with various monitors, going from 3,000 to 30,000 liters per minutes, according to the requirements of the customers. POK has released its latest 15,000-type towable unit equipped with a Dicodoplus monitor. 15,000-type towable unit The 15,000-type chassis has the same basic characteristics as the entire POK range, such as: Aluminum alloy chassis entirely made by a highly qualified boiler-mak...

Protectowire FireSystems, the originator of Linear Heat Detectors and a renowned manufacturer of Special Hazard Linear Heat Detection Systems, announced today that the CTI Series Linear Heat Detector and CTM 530 Module are both now FM approved for hazardous (intrinsically safe) locations. Two intrinsically safe versions of the CTM-530 Interface Module are available: Model CTM-530E-I which contains CTI Interface Module with LCD display, navigation buttons and Intrinsic Safety Barrier (ISB) mo...

Protectowire FireSystems announces the release of the company’s first FM Approved and UL Listed Protectowire Interface Module PIM-530. The PIM-530 module was specifically engineered to simplify integration from our standard PHSC digital linear heat detectors into any addressable or conventional fire alarm system. Each PIM-530 interface module can supervise a single zone of their range of PHSC linear heat detectors. The following benefits come standard with each module: Supervises 6500...

Training is an essential priority for any subject that one wish to become proficient in. The HAZMAT training field is no exception to this. However, due to the serious and strenuous nature of HAZMAT response, it is important to safely execute training in a way that doesn’t damage gears or health. Often times one of the most costly things one can do to the response gear is ruining it while in training, rendering it useless during an actual event. Ripping and tearing the issued PPE during a...