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Coopers Fire is moving into their brand new building over the weekend of 13th, 14th and 15th March and planning to be operational by Tuesday 17th March 2020. The Coopers Fire main phone line will be off from midday on Friday 13th March 2020. The main switchboard will be up and working by Tuesday 17th March. Coopers Fire staff will still be picking up emails and phone calls to their mobile phones during the move. New Location The new Coopers Fire address is: Coopers Fire Ltd Ignis House Hou...

The Board of Supervisors honored the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) as the winner of the Chair’s inaugural Challenge for the “Platform to Dream” youth leadership and mentoring program. In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and the County Office of Education, “Platform to Dream” is geared toward helping transitional age youth (16-24) pursue careers in public safety. The goal of the program is to create a pathway...

The Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley recently honored Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Paramedics (FFPM) Joseph Arambula and Jeremy Munyon for their dedication at the Annual “Salute to Heroes” Prayer Breakfast at the Diamond Bar Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. The annual event was well attended by local elected officials and community members. LACoFD Assistant Fire Chief Jim Robinson provided a warm welcome and commended the honorees for...

The German Rescue Robotics Center e.V. (DRZ), Dortmund, will be at INTERSCHUTZ with two of its creations. They are technical assistance robots, designed to safeguard first responders from hazards on the job They don’t have proper names yet, so for now their engineer creators are simply calling them D2 and D3 technical assistance robots. "We’ll be changing that at INTERSCHUTZ, if not sooner, I promise!" said Robert Grafe. AI-based robotics rescue system The German Rescue Robotics C...

On the afternoon of 02/29/2020, CSVHFD Paramedics and Firefighters responded to a medical emergency in a local neighborhood. With a wonderful outcome, and no need to transport the patient to the hospital, the paramedics and firefighters spent some time on the scene with the local residents and children showing them the equipment they use every day to help someone potentially in need of their services. 

On the evening of 02/29/2020, CSVHFD Firefighters responded into the city of Edgewood along with Erlanger, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, and Florence Fire Departments for a large residential structure fire in the 3,000 blocks Turkeyfoot Rd. CSVHFD members operated on the scene for approximately 1.5 hours prior to returning to a jurisdiction. During this time, the paramedics and firefighters were also able to staff 2 ambulances and 2 additional pieces of fire apparatus.

On 1 January 2020, the Owner and Managing Director of HAINZL Industriesysteme GmbH, Dr. Martin Hainzl, handed over the executive management of the company after 30 years of successful work and changed to the supervisory board. The management of AQUASYS Technik GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of HAINZL GmbH, is thus passed on to Josef Hainzl. Management veteran Josef Hainzl (coincidental identity of name with owner) started his career 32 years ago as an apprentice at HAINZL and, after various manageme...

If they are to cope with critical situations when on a callout, the people behind the wheels of emergency response vehicles need somewhere safe to train. Fortunately, FAB Rheinland GmbH has a solution - its secure, mobile driving simulator, which has even been approved by the German Road Safety Council (DVR). People tasked with performing intricate or even dangerous tasks need to be trained in advance wherever possible – ideally with the help of suitable models. For example, trainee pilot...

The mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and to help stakeholders prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards. It is an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). G. Keith Bryant was sworn in as the U.S. Fire Administrator in 2017. Prior to his presidential appointment, he was the chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department (OCFD). Experience as a fi...

When a fire or other emergency occurs in a building or facility, first responders depend on every available resource to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation and response. One element in any response plan is the facility’s physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection. How can these systems contribute to an orderly response to a chaotic situation?  We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of security systems...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen generators remove corrosive oxyg...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. Model NG-1 nitrogen generators The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen...

In light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe, the Euralarm organization committee decided to postpone the GA, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebration. The organization committee for the 2020 Euralarm General Assembly, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebrations on May 27 and the section meetings on May 28 reviewed the planned activities in light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe. Industry Forum And 50th Anniver...

A report highlighting progress made since Norfolk’s police and fire service signed a pledge to work better together has been released. Members of Norfolk County Council’s cabinet will be presented with the first Annual Report into Norfolk’s Police and Fire Collaboration on Monday. Councilor Margaret Dewsbury, Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “This report underlines the commitment by staff in both services to take action and work better together for t...

Grease is one of those things that can harm restaurants. No, not the musical. APS Hoods is talking about food-related grease, the hot liquid and cold solid material that can clog drains and cause flames to rage out of control. The fact is, grease buildup is one of the top hazards that can affect restaurants and other commercial kitchen establishments everywhere. If users have accumulated grease, it’s only a matter of time before users face trouble of their own. There is hope, however. Ex...

2020 is set for a series of important changes in the UK-EU relation. The FIA will keep users updated so that users can stay ahead. Post 31/12/2020 (unless there is an agreement to the contrary) the EU will not recognize engineer’s F Gas certificates issued through a UK agency such as the FIA (Fire) and other providers. Engineers UK certificate As quite a sizeable percentage of the refrigeration engineers in Ireland and about 95% of the Fire engineers are certified through UK agencies th...

In the coming months, the fire brigade at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will gradually put 13 new Rosenbauer PANTHER 8x8 firefighting vehicles into service. These new firefighting vehicles represent the largest and fastest category of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles and are used in aircraft fire protection. Dubbed Crash Tenders, these firefighting vehicles will replace the current FLF fleet at the Schiphol Airport, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which has reached the end of its useful...

In the coming months, the fire brigade at Schiphol Airport will gradually put 13 new Rosenbauer PANTHER 8x8 fire engines into service. These represent the largest and fastest category of airport fire engines and are used for aircraft fire protection. The vehicles known as crash tenders replace the current FLF fleet in Schiphol, which has reached the end of its useful life after 15 years. Special crash tender The new vehicles are equipped with the latest extinguishing technology. Fire...

Erickson Incorporated, the foremost operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft announced FAA approval of its next-generation composite main rotor blades. After many years of manufacturing metal blades, Erickson has invested in the future of the S-64 rotorcraft by designing, certifying, and building composite main rotor blades that will bring many dramatic benefits. Design, Collaboration, Manufacture, & Approval Erickson began the process of designing the new blades in 2008...

The IOSH South Downs Branch has joined together with the IOSH Fire Risk Management Group for a collaborative event, Fire safety in the workplace on 25 March. The day-long seminar which will take place at Roffey Park, West Sussex, is open to IOSH members and non-members alike, aiming to provide comprehensive fire training for all health and safety practitioners, managers, and consultants. The event promises to showcase how the daily responsibilities of an OSH professional are linked to all issu...

Third party certification for the fiber-optic linear heat sensing (LTS) from Patol has been extended to cover the Fibresense range.  Kelvin Miller, Patol Sales Director comments, “Having introduced the Fibresense brand, under which our fiber-optic heat detection systems are now being marketed, Fibresense has been EN54 cross-listed under the certification scheme to ensure that specifiers are aware it meets the same high standards of manufacture for which our cables have beco...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the non-profit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services, has announced a partnership with DRONERESPONDERS – the world’s fastest growing program supporting public safety – to help coordinate, cooperate, and co-promote efforts to enhance the use of drones in the pursuit of public safety. Drone Operations The memorandum of understanding outlines the key initiatives under which th...

Finder and Defender took part in Intersec 2020, which is the world's renowned security, safety, and fire protection fair, held in Dubai, UAE, between 19 and 21 January, 2020. Organized for the 22nd time this year, the fair hosted 1,084 exhibitors from 56 countries and 33,872 industry visitors. Proudly displayed the products, to more than 1000 visitors from 56 different countries. The interest and feedback of the participants on the brand and products made them feel honored and proud. High-qu...

The most important investment a firefighter must make is in the boots he or she wears on the job. Firefighters cannot afford to be distracted by unnecessary discomfort and pain as they try to save the lives and property of others. Firefighting boots can be classified as Structural, USAR, Wildland, HAZMAT, or any combination of these mentioned. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) establishes standards for safety in firefighter boots. HAIX® meets the standard with the selection of...

On February 29, 2020, units from Company 11 where alerted to respond to a house fire on the 2200 Blk of Queens Chapel Road in Hyattsville (Co. 1’s area). Chief 811A and Engine 111 had just cleared a separate incident on Queens Chapel Road when they were dispatched to the reported house fire just 2 blocks away. Chief 811A was the first unit to arrive on the scene and reported smoke showing from the house. Engine 111, initially dispatched as 4th due, arrived on the scene as the first engine...

California’s seventh-largest fire agency, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, has taken delivery of two Toyne Pumper Tankers. These two trucks are the district’s first Toyne-built apparatus. Both pumper tankers will replace older engines, enhancing their capacity to fight fires. For twenty years, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Metro Fire) has kept a watchful eye over a 359 square mile territory, which encompasses 23 communities and nearly 745,000 residents. To cov...

Berks Fire Water Restoration, Inc. is prepared to respond to the need to control, decontaminate, and disinfect for infectious disease. The trained team of professional restorers is prepared to respond. They are available for expertise and guidance to the people and organizations in the region they serve. For over 20 years, BFW have been providing: Trauma Scene, Biohazard, and Decontamination services. Most recently the team was trained by ISSA expert, Mark Warner, on Infectious Disease and Bioh...

AW Technology has a proud history of working on an international scale to deliver world-class technology to the fire protection and alarm industry. As part of this work, AW Technology’s Marketing and Sales operation has to regularly explore new global opportunities for business as and when they arise. This included a recent trip to Lipetsk, Russia where one of AW’s valued clients, Honeywell, currently use the 1800 series test tunnel. As part of the trip, which is a regular commitmen...

The world is changing. Trends in urbanization and population growth require more sustainable solutions to move the world forward. From a business perspective, sustainability means that companies can do good for the planet whilst also doing good for employees, communities and customers. As a fire and security business, Chubb protects businesses globally, helping to make the world a safer place. However, the very tool that is used to counter the threat of fire also poses an environmental and physi...

BAFSA (British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd.), along with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Dorset Fire & Rescue Service and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, announced that they are disappointed to report that they have made the difficult decision to postpone the joint sprinkler seminars slated to be held on 18th and 24th March respectively due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fears. Joint sprinkler seminars postponed The organizations stated in a joint...