Guinea-Bissau Fire Industry News

In a move that will strengthen its presence in the Italian marketplace, the wireless fire detection and alarm devices pioneer, Argus Security, has acquired the assets and core business activities of IBIT Fireline Srl, one of its primary Italian distributors. With a long history of close collaboration, there are obvious synergies between the two companies, and the acquisition allows Argus to enhance its sales and support offer for its Italian customers, further leveraging the established partner...

Argus is revolutionizing the fire industry with Taurus, a range of high-performance wireless detection, control, and alarm devices, based on a new protocol that offers unprecedented capabilities, quality, and reliability. The Taurus product line is available in UK through Argus’s sister company Hyfire, prior to going on sale worldwide. Authority comment Giorgio Koursaris, Argus & Hyfire General Manager, commented: “The popularity of wireless fire technology has grown exponenti...

UKAS has welcomed the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as its most recent Member. As a company limited by guarantee, UKAS does not have shareholders and is governed by its Members. UKAS Members There are 21 UKAS Members, including the SMMT, who are drawn from government, business, professional institutes, and customer groups, all with an interest in accreditation. Other UKAS Members include the Confederation of British Industry, the Association for Innovation, Research and T...

One in four buildings (28%) in London that have had ‘stay put’ advice suspended have been flagged up by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for fire safety defects other than the unsafe cladding. fire safety issues These new figures, obtained by Labour’s London Assembly Fire and Resilience Spokesperson, Anne Clarke AM, reveal that as of June, 305 out of the 1099 buildings in London placed under a simultaneous evacuation policy were categorized as having ‘other fire safety i...

In the world, countries have two great challenges in terms of security in relation to protection and combat against the harmful effects of fires. The first has to do with a macro issue and is what each Nation-State has to do to help stop the process of deterioration due to climate change that the world experiencing, where the data tells us that the average temperature of the planet has increased 1.18 degrees Celsius, since the end of the 19th century and if this trend continues, the consequence...

The results of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection into the East of England Ambulance Service Trust have been published. Inspectors carried out a comprehensive inspection of the Trust’s emergency and urgent care service and emergency operations center in April before returning to inspect the ‘well-led’ element of the Trust in May. The CQC found the Trust had made a ‘marked improvement’ on significant and long-standing cultural issues that had led to i...

DuPont (Dupont Personal Protection) has partnered with a renowned UK fashion design university to develop Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that is fit for today’s changing workforce. The collaboration between Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design and DuPont Personal Protection aims to innovate protective clothing in line with evolving worker needs. Evolving demographic makeup of the workforce The demographic makeup of the workforce is evolving. The share of Eur...

WAGNER Group GmbH (WAGNER) has been awarded the ‘Innovative through Research’ seal by the Stifterverband, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This seal is awarded to companies that participate in the survey on research and development (R&D). The aim is to obtain a picture of the German research and innovation system in the business sector. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, WAGNER has been able to significantly increase its spending on the R&D dep...

DripDrop and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the third year to provide dehydration relief to firefighters, as they battle wildfire and other strenuous response situations. In 2022, DripDrop has donated 400,000 servings of its oral rehydration solution (ORS) to volunteer fire departments across the U.S.A (United States of America). DripDrop – NVFC partnership While the program is now closed, volunteer firefighters can still receive a 20 percent discount on o...

Emergency services have issued a timely reminder of the dangers of open water swimming following the death of a teenage boy in Wakefield on Monday, 11 July. West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service were called to the Aire and Calder Navigation near Southern Washlands on Monday afternoon to report of a male teenager in the water. Following a search of the water, a body was recovered. He has been named as 16-year-old Alfie McCraw, from Wa...

Gilbert PD announced the launch of a cloud-based Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) software platform from Versaterm Public Safety, providing residents enhanced security and police emergency response capabilities. The new Gilbert Police RMS system went live on April 3, 2022, following the successful CAD deployment two weeks prior.   Public safety “Public safety represents a vital aspect of Gilbert’s commitment to utilizing data-driven solutions...

FireQual is pleased to announce its latest appointment to the Senior Management Team. Steve Skarratt, in their new position as Qualifications Manager, joins the organization from his former role as Head of Prevention and Protection Training at The Fire Service College. Throughout his career, Steve has been heavily involved in training and development including acting as Interim Head of Learning and Development at the College, and prior to that, Curriculum and Qualifications Manager at the Fire...

As parts of the county enjoy some of the hottest temperatures in Europe this week, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) would like to remind residents and businesses to keep fire safe during the heatwave.   Having already seen thermometers reach 30 plus degrees over the weekend, crews were called to several large fires requiring multiple fire engines to attend.   Fires involving Agricultural land Head of Fire Prevention for CFRS, Group Commander - Rob Olivier, said: “...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announces details regarding a peat fire that has been burning since May 28 in the waterfront areas of Bay Point and Pittsburg. The original fire began in the early afternoon of May 28 in a homeless encampment near Suisun and Solano Avenues in Bay Point that burned to approximately 200 acres. The homeless encampment was completely consumed by the fire. No injuries were reported. The May 28 fire occurred in a largely inaccessible area wit...

Chubb, the UK’s renowned provider of fire-safety and security solutions, is proud to partner with one of the world’s largest facility services providers, ISS, for a special careers event dedicated to supporting veterans, former service personnel, and their families, with finding new civilian careers. The JointForces@ISS careers event will take place on Tuesday, 19th July 2022, at Watchmoor Business Park in Camberley, United Kingdom (UK). Starting at 10 am and running until 2:30 pm,...

On June 24th, 2022, ZIEGLER delivered the second batch of the total of six LF 10 with ALPAS and Z-Control of the latest generation to the fire departments of the city of Kehl and the municipality of Meißenheim. compact and maneuverable vehicles Within the scope of inter-municipal cooperation, ZIEGLER was awarded the contract after the tender and the demonstration of the vehicle at the beginning of 2021. Four of these vehicles were awarded to the city of Kehl and two to the municipality o...

Building Safety and Fire Minister, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh has resigned from his position in the wake of Boris Johnson’s own resignation. During his tenure as Minister of State for Building Safety and Fire, Lord Greenhalgh was responsible for overseeing the building safety program, improving leasehold and freehold conditions for tenants, the Grenfell Tower recovery process, as well as the Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Regulatory system failures Lord Greenhalgh resigned...

East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has held two special ceremonies to celebrate and thank its dedicated staff who have together clocked up more than 9,700 years of service.  A total of 470 frontline and support staff were invited to the award evenings held at Wyboston in Bedfordshire and Newmarket in Suffolk in late June to mark service of 20, 35, and 40 years. In addition, 154 staff were also presented with the Queen’s Medal, which marks 20 years of frontline service. &n...

Angloco Ltd announce that they have been appointed the UK distributor for the new range of DEWALT Power Tools and accessories for UK Emergency Services. DEWALT is a manufacturer of premium power tools and accessories that provide a fully integrated system solution for Emergency Services. DEWALT tools offer unparalleled performance, with durable construction for professionals; users can rely on DEWALT to get the job done, with a 3-year guarantee on most tools. DEWALT 54V XR FLEXVOLT range...

A new Chair has been appointed to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority. Councillor Phil Tye was formally appointed at the meeting of the Authority at the Service’s Headquarters in Washington.  The extraordinary meeting was held after a decision on the appointment of a new chair could not be reached at the Annual General Meeting on June 27th. He will work with other members of the Fire Authority and Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther to create the safest community for reside...

FireQual is pleased to announce its latest appointment to the Senior Management Team. Steve Skarratt, in their new position as Qualifications Manager, joins the organization from his former role as Head of Prevention and Protection Training at The Fire Service College. Throughout his career, Steve has been heavily involved in training and development including acting as Interim Head of Learning and Development at the College, and before that, Curriculum and Qualifications Manager at the Fire Pr...

The owner of the Main Top Hotel on Mersey Road in West Bank, Widnes, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 28 April, after pleading guilty to nine breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. William Scott Anthony Hanson, of Cooper Street, Widnes, was brought charges after being served a Prohibition Notice, following an inspection in June 2019, which Hanson did not comply with. Fire safety breach When Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) officers undertook the initial in...

MOCVD is a new vapor phase epitaxy growth technology developed based on vapor phase epitaxy (VPE). It uses organic compounds of III and II elements and hydrides of V and VI elements as crystal growth source materials, and conducts vapor phase epitaxy on the substrate by thermal decomposition reaction to grow various III-V main groups, II-VI subgroup compound semiconductors and thin-layer single-crystal materials of their multicomponent solid solutions. Abbreviation: Metal-organic Chemical Vapor...

The selection of the cameras followed a comprehensive process by a USAR and Fire and Emergency Procurement project team aimed at identifying the best equipment for our needs.  The team looked both nationally and internationally at all options and then selected three cameras to trial in a variety of scenarios in Christchurch. Project Team Leader and USAR Technician, Chris Kennedy, said the camera that was chosen – the ‘First Look 360’ – was the clear winner.  F...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced the election of its new Council, following its Annual General Meeting, held at Saddlers Hall, London on 7th July. Council members are elected each year, while the chair and vice chair remain in place for a two-year term. The Council comprises: Chris Miles - UL (Chair) Clive Miles -  CLM Fireproofing (Vice Chair) Clive Atkins - Fire Protection Coatings Group Carrie Blackshaw - Minster Sharon McClure - Avesta Scotland...

FireQual is pleased to announce its latest appointment to the Senior Management Team. Steve Skarratt, in their new position as Qualifications Manager, joins the organization from his former role as Head of Prevention and Protection Training at The Fire Service College. Throughout his career, Steve has been heavily involved in training and development including acting as Interim Head of Learning and Development at the College, and before that, Curriculum and Qualifications Manager at the Fire Pr...

Protective gear is imperative in hazardous work environments. Unsafe work environments can range from greasy, slippery, or wet floors to uneven gravel. Safety shoes that abide by safety regulations are a must for workers working in heavy-duty industries such as construction, mining, and metallurgy. Such shoes are adequately sturdy to withstand the wrath of biting conditions and sustain the everyday hustle.   Lifestyle safety shoes The Switch From Safety To Lifestyle Safety: Striki...

On the morning of 6th July 2022, units were dispatched to a two-alarm high-rise fire at the Kenwood Condominium in Glen Echo Fire Department’s first due. PE711 was first on the scene, and crews quickly knocked out the fire on the 12th floor.  resident rescue During their primary search, firefighters rescued one resident in the fire apartment. A711B transported patient priority two to Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for smoke inhalation.  Around 85 firefighters were dispatched...

At least one person has died and three others have been taken to hospital as a result of a fire and explosion at a block of flats on Redwood Grove, Bedford, just after 9 am on Monday 4 July. Of those affected, two people were seriously injured, and a firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after the fire. East of England Ambulance Service airlifted one person to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with leg injuries. cause of the explosion Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) made available details of the fire and EMS activity, much of it fireworks related, occurring across the District during the Independence Day holiday weekend. For the four-hour period from 9 p.m., 4th July 2022, to 1 a.m., 5th July 2022, the District dispatched crews to 38 fire incidents. This represents at least a 300 percent increase over other Mondays, which in June, averaged nine such fire dispatches per day. For the entire Independence...