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Verint® announced the availability of its best-in-class Customer Engagement Cloud Platform in India, supporting its customers throughout the country as they progress their digital transformation migrations. digital transformation journey “We look at digital transformation as a journey, and Verint is committed to helping organizations transition their operations to cloud-based platforms that deliver cost efficiencies and differentiated experiences to customers and employees,” sa...

Angus Fire will be exhibiting and presenting at the JOIFF Industrial Fire & Hazard Management Virtual Conference taking place on the 8th & 9th February. The virtual event will bring together JOIFF Members and the Global High Hazard Fire Community to share information on the latest equipment and trends shaping the market. They will have their expert team on hand to answer any questions the users may have. Answering user questions Their Global Product Manager, Da...

Proud to support the varied team of partners battling bushfires in Australia, the Dash 8-400AT is staying on the continent year-round. Nicknamed the 'Q', the aerial firefighter is ready to assist firefighters by cooling flames with up to 10,000 liters of water per drop, or slowing progression using retardant, so that crews on the ground can work towards containment. The airtanker can operate out of smaller bases with 1,524-meter runways, offering accessibility to remote locations. It is the hol...

“All in all, it’s not just about a water (suppressant) response or a retardant-only response (for line building). It’s about utilizing them both, when needed, on aggressive fires." "Conair operates owns and operates approximately 70 different aircraft. So, in that mix, all sizes, shapes, and capabilities of the fixed-wing world are represented. The Canadair CL-415, the Fire Boss, and the wheeled Air Tractor AT-802 can all be found." Tactical management aircraft "There are al...

National Foam announces that it will discontinue the sale of all PFAS based foam concentrates into the State of California effective January 1, 2021. National Foam UniversalF3 Green® 3% X 3% synthetic fluorine-free foam concentrate has proven to be the replacement of choice for end-users in the Industrial, Chemical, and Oil & Gas sectors. UniversalF3 Green® offers UL/ULC and LASTfire listings on both hydrocarbon and polar solvents in fresh and saltwater. Providing independent ass...

National Foam has announced the completion of its fluorine free foam manufacturing line expansion in Angier, North Carolina. This expansion, along with ongoing product initiatives, is designed to support the growing shift to synthetic fluorine free foam concentrates. fluorine free foam production “We have substantially increased our fluorine free foam production, to meet the rapidly growing demand in the marketplace,” said Bobby Nelson, the General Manager at National Foam. Bobby...

Advanced’s Technical Support Engineer, Mark Taylor, examines some of the solutions available to those tasked with protecting hotels from the threat of fire. Cooking equipment, careless smoking, and electrical malfunctions are three of the leading causes of fire in hotels. Aside from the serious threat to life and property, posed by genuine fires, failure to provide and maintain high-quality fire protection measures has other dire consequences as well. False alarms lead to disruptions...

A host of fire and life safety solutions from Advanced have been installed to protect 26,000 sq. meters of grade A office space in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). EN 54-approved Axis EN fire panels with integrated voice evacuation and fire telephone systems have been installed across four, seven-story office buildings, at the prestigious Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, in Dubai. Cignetix installs Axis EN fire panels Cignetix Systems (Cignetix) was responsible fo...

ImageTrend, Inc. announces its Collaborate™ program and ImageTrend Elite Telehealth™ have been selected as EMS World Innovation Award winners for 2021. The Collaborate research and analysis program was created to lead the continued advancement of EMS and the healthcare industry through meaningful research. Telehealth, a fully integrated solution within the Elite™ EMS and Community Health platforms, connects providers with additional healthcare professionals in just a click. R...

Verint®, the Customer Engagement Company™ announced its December events that address the trends and challenges related to the increased use of digital channels and how to better engage with customers and employees with emerging technologies. Let’s Talk Live: Book Club Chat with Celia Fleischaker & Paul Greenberg on LinkedIn Live The online event, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. ET Verint’s next Let’s Talk Live: Book Club Chat features Paul Greenberg, founder and managing p...

Vimpex has supplied Agrippa wireless acoustic fire door holders to hold open fire doors at the HQ of one of England's largest housing associations to provide an easy and effective method of infection control, while not impacting fire safety. Part of a COVID-secure risk assessment carried out identified the need to reduce the touching of fire door locks and door handles by staff and visitors at the organization's administrative offices. "Reducing the spread of germs and bacteria has never been m...

UKAS is delighted to announce that following the passing of a Resolution at the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) General Assembly on 25th November 2021, UKAS’s continued membership of EA has been assured. UKAS’s membership of EA, the association of national accreditation bodies for the European region, had been under review following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU in 2020. The EA and UKAS were keen that UKAS remained a member and the Articles of Association ha...

UKAS is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following as Conformity Assessment Bodies under ISO/IEC 17065:2012: AARDVARK CERTIFICATION LTD NSF Certification UK Limited Organic Farmers & Growers CIC The accreditations follow the successful completion of the associated pilot program and of their assessment against ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and the REAL Compost Certification Scheme (v9) having demonstrated that all requirements for accreditation have been met.

Whilst users may not have completed the transition to the new normal, or ‘post-pandemic environment,’ employees and teams who had flirted with heading back to the office full time have found themselves creating flexible arrangements. This interim ‘new normal’ makes seemingly simple questions such as ‘how many people are in the building today,” more complex to answer.  Remote monitoring for fire and security Security teams into 2022 can benefit from tec...

At the October 2021 monthly meeting of the Vigilant Hose Company, the membership voted upon a recommendation from the organization’s Board of Director’s to pay off the remaining mortgage on the Fire Station located at 25 W. Main Street and the balance remaining on the loan for the recently purchased Engine 61. The total debt removed from the books was over 1.3 million dollars was officially completed over the last two weeks. Community service The ability to achieve this reduction...

The development of the COVID19 pandemic has gained extreme momentum in recent days. The incidences are exploding and events are already being banned in individual federal states of Germany. Given the current developments, we can no longer hold a face-to-face event with thousands of people in the same high quality and safety that you have come to expect from us. It is therefore with a heavy heart that we have decided to cancel the VdS-Fire Safety Cologne planned for 8 and 9 December 2021. Seven...

Fire prevention and fire safety have clear positive effects on the environment. However, it’s important for fire safety equipment to become as sustainable as possible to support this. This can include optimizations in the materials that are used, the design of products, or battery life, all of which can help to make fire safety equipment more sustainable. The priority for manufacturers in developing fire safety equipment is largely focused on safety, but in many cases, optimizations can b...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to welcome Dependable Emergency Vehicles as the dealer covering parts of the Ontario province in Canada. About Dependable Emergency Vehicles  Founded in 1975, Dependable is a family-operated business with a dedicated team of more than 60 employees. With three locations in Ontario, its main facility in Brampton is 40,000 square feet and features 40 full-service bays for bodywork, painting, refu...

With the recent Black Friday sales and as everyone heads towards Christmas, a large number of people will be treating themselves or their family to new electrical devices and items. From tablets and phones to new lights for the Christmas tree, this time of year sees a surge in electrical purchases. extensive damage FASS would like to urge people to only purchase official, licensed, or reputable brands FASS would like to take this opportunity to urge people to only purchase official, licensed...

Global is incredibly proud to announce that it has been named Winners of the Innovation of the Year at the ASFP Awards. It is an absolute honor to receive this award and is thrilled to spotlight the new and innovative Independent Fire Scrutineer Role. Customer service Global would love to thank the wonderful technical team for their hard work developing and working in this role, providing an excellent service to the clients, and pushing forward higher standards of fire safety. ASFP is so...

During the festive season, fire safety is not something to overlook, particularly in an office environment. Christmas celebrations bring with them a multitude of potential fire hazards such as lights, Christmas trees, and decorations. Within minutes, a Christmas tree fire can cause a whole room to be ablaze with fire and smoke. Fire-Safe Christmas Lights While Christmas lights help to bring festive cheer, they also pose a real fire risk if they have not had Portable Appliance Testing ...

As the Grenfell Inquiry slowly heads to an end and the Government begins the task of assessing the recommendations in the Inquiry reports, there will be mounting pressure on Fire and Rescue Services to carry out more inspections and to prosecute more often.  There are likely to be more cases in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.  With that in mind, here are some points to ponder when defending in Fire Prosecutions. Entry to Premises Fire Inspectors have wide powers “to d...

A major new order has shone the spotlight on the latest evolution of Ballyclare’s Xenon firefighter rescue jackets. The order has been awarded by three fire and rescue services in the Yorkshire and Humberside region and covers the rescue jacket requirements of some 3,200 firefighters. “PPE rescue jackets are subject to constantly evolving customer demands because of the ever-widening range of duties which fire and rescue crews face, many of which are not fire-related,...

Technological advances in recent decades have considerably improved fire alert systems. Fire sprinkler systems are now installed at a rate of 40 million units per year and now, 96% of buildings covered by sprinkler systems are potentially able to control fires without additional aid. The next step is predictive fire alarm maintenance, better fire detection, and more effective fire fighting. These capabilities rely on assessing massive amounts of data in realtime to enable predictive maintenance...

Global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced, invites you to explore its extensive range of UL 864 and EN 54-approved intelligent fire solutions. Whether protecting large, networked complexes or small, standalone premises, Advanced products offer power, performance, and ease of use that put you in complete control of your fire protection. Product range Visitors to Stand 4F24 can find out about the flexibility of Advanced solutions. The UL 864-approved Axis AX fire system makes light work of i...

BAFE continues to stress the importance of verifying appropriate UKAS-accredited third-party certification with growing industry support. 'Don’t just Specify, Verify' campaign As the nation moves towards stronger responsibility and accountability for fire safety measures, the BAFE Fire Safety Register reiterates their message on the significance of UKAS-accredited third-party certification. BAFE’s 'Don’t just Specify, Verify' campaign launched in March 2020 identifies the im...

BAFE continues to stress the importance of verifying appropriate UKAS accredited third-party certification with growing industry support. As the nation moves towards stronger responsibility and accountability for fire safety measures, the BAFE Fire Safety Register reiterates their message on the significance of UKAS accredited third-party certification. BAFE’s ‘Don’t just Specify, Verify’ campaign launched in March 2020 identifies the important second, and sometimes over...

There is hardly any work that is more important than that of the fire service: rescuing, recovering, extinguishing, and protecting. The safety of people is always the top priority. The most important virtue for this mission is certainly readiness.   Fire departments place the highest requirements and expectations on themselves, but above all also on the vehicles and equipment. In operation, only 100% complete functionality and reliability count. As a basis for this, a preventive ser...

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three permanent executives to join the leadership team. Hein Scheffer, joining as Director of Strategy Culture and Education in April 2022 Marika Stephenson, joining as Director of People Services on 1st December 2021 Emma De-Carteret, as Director of Corporate Affairs and Performance on 1st December 2021 Hein Scheffer I am excited to make a constructive contribution to the Ambulance Trust, its...

The Royal Warrant Holders Association (RWHA) is an organization established in 1840. Its purpose is to ensure the continued existence of the Royal Warrant, as a respected institution. Businesses established enough to hold the Royal Warrant title must follow the regulations set by The Lord Chamberlain. What is the RWHA Seminar? RWHA Sustainability Seminar was held in central London, in October 2021. With guest speakers, including those of which A&E Fire Security are also proud members, the...