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Fire prevention remains essential even in the current economy. However, the design, installation, and maintenance of critical life safety systems have come under new price and process pressures. Costs must be optimized, while time on site and person-to-person contact minimized. Italy’s home-grown Argus wireless fire systems offer fire professionals the optimal solution in the current environment. Wireless fire detection and alarm systems Wireless fire detection and alarm systems offer k...

Fire-Dex is hosting a one-of-a-kind Christmas in July giveaway, taking place from July 22 to July 29, 2022.   The giveaway will award three fire departments with a bundle of firefighter accessories and products. The bundle includes three Captain Jim Fire Hoods, three pairs of Dex-Pro Gloves, and three pairs of the FDXL200 Structural Fire Boots.   Giveaway kit Fire-Dex also partnered with SOOTSOAP, an all-natural line of personal care products made to ke...

Major incidents were declared on Tuesday 19 July 2022 by fire services in London, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, following a devastating outbreak of fires on the hottest recorded day in the UK. nine fires In London, over 400 firefighters were tackling at least nine fires through the night that began on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has detailed where their resources were sent as the day went on: 30 fire engines and 175 firefighters att...

The Food and Drug Administration is currently reporting shortages of dextrose in 5%, 10%, 25%, and 50% solutions. The manufacturing capacity to support these dextrose products is not expected to improve for some time. There is potential for shortages of these products to worsen if anything else disrupts the supply. Dextrose solutions are a staple in the EMS drug box and are commonly used to treat hypoglycemia. Dextrose administration can restore blood sugar levels quickly. Glucagon as an&...

TFT has added to its line of Bluetooth products and is proud to introduce the SHO-GAUGE Bluetooth Pressure Gauge. It is available in 1.5” (38 mm) or 2.5” (65 mm) couplings, or as a standalone model that can be installed on any portable monitor, apparatus monitor, or appliance with 1/4" NPT threads. Real-time reading SHO-GAUGE easily connects with any Bluetooth-enabled phone, laptop, or tablet to provide pressure readings in real-time. SHO-GAUGE is intended for use during testing,...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced it will hold a seminar in London on Monday 5th September 2022. The event, which will run from 10 am-3 pm, will be held at the Aviva Building London, 1 Undershaft, London. Bringing together keynote speakers from across Government and the fire industry, along with ASFP passive fire protection experts, the event will discuss the Building Safety Act and Competency Pathway - how they will affect you. Seminar's key focus The s...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) announces it will hold a seminar in London on Monday 5th September 2022. The event, which will run from 10 am-3 pm, will be held at the Aviva Building London, 1 Undershaft, London. Bringing together keynote speakers from across Government and the fire industry, along with ASFP passive fire protection experts, the event will discuss the Building Safety Act and Competency Pathway - how they will affect the users? Fire protection professionals...

Modern buildings and safety legislation require industry to deliver new modes of protection as the uses of buildings become more complicated; to ensure performance and deliver clearer compliance; and to do so faster and more efficiently, with more defined costs and minimum disturbance to ‘business as usual’. quick and efficient installation In the current environment the pressures on end users to maintain the very best fire system protection for their occupants and installers to en...

As the sun set on the highest temperatures ever seen in the United Kingdom (UK), Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Chris Strickland has praised the hard work of staff, during this week’s heat wave. Chris Strickland said, “The last two days have seen us face significant challenges and pushed us to the limits of our capacity. For long periods in the afternoon, we had almost every available fire engine committed to an incident, which is unprecedented fo...

The Institute of Biomedical Science has published an article that provides further detail about the updated ISO 15189 standard ahead of its publication. new standards The article, which featured contributions from UKAS’s John Ringrow (Senior Assessment Manager) and Alyson Bryant (Healthcare Accreditation Specialist), provides a great deal of information relating to the reason for the review, the process, as well as what can be expected in the near future. When the new standard is publis...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service paid tribute to and passed on huge thanks to the firefighters, officers, and control room staff who dealt with an unprecedented surge in demand for the services recently. They also recognize the support teams from across the service, who helped with vehicle issues and logistics, delivering of supplies to incidents, and provided general support. Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving the communities were exemplary, and proud of thei...

Fire-Dex continues to seek new talent as they experience tremendous growth, while strengthening corporate culture among their team members.  Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all been onboarded in recent weeks.   "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks, Human Resources Manager at Fire-Dex, Inc., adding “Becomin...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (‘De Havilland Canada’) has announced increasing momentum in its De Havilland Component Solutions Program (‘DCS Program’), with agreements signed by Air Niugini Limited and flybe Limited. Under the agreements, De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airlines’ Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will also provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically loca...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. Cargo plays key role in operations “Cargo has played a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines’ operations over the past...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been awarded a Gold employer award in recognition of its support to Armed Forces personnel. Having signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in late 2020, NEAS has been working its way through the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) accreditation process ever since, and has now been successful in being awarded a Gold employer award. Gold award for North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) The gold award comes in recognition of North East Ambulance Service...

Created in 1990 by David Appleby and Stephen Ellwood, over the last 30 years, AW Technology has grown to become a global supplier of fire detector test tunnels and gained worldwide recognition in the fire detection industry. Commercial Director, David Haigh commented "We're incredibly proud of our business and how far we’ve come in the last 30 years.  None of this would have been possible without the passion and commitment of our staff who continue to be innovators in their field, an...

Fire and rescue services across the country have attended an unprecedented number of calls during the recent spell of hot weather, managing in very difficult conditions despite the huge increase in demand.  Control room staff in fire and rescue services have been dealing thousands upon thousands of calls and ensuring help gets to where it is needed as quickly as possible. The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) briefed the prime minister on the situation and hourly reports ar...

FineCom, the partners of Detectortesters in South Korea, recently returned from exhibiting at KISS (Korea International Safety & Health Show) 2022, the renowned safety and health show in South Korea. With the COVID-19 pandemic having effected attendance in recent years, this latest edition of KISS 2022 was the perfect opportunity for the industry to get back together, drive sales and discuss new opportunities. Solo and Testifire products on exhibit A prominent display of Solo and Testifir...

Fire-Dex has recently hired three new associates and continues to seek new talent as the company experiences tremendous growth while strengthening corporate culture among team members. Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all started in recent weeks.  Acknowledging corporate culture "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks,...

With the prevalence of Kitchen Fires, it’s clear that kitchen fire suppression systems are necessary safety tools. Users can add this type of system to their restaurant, catering facility, or hotel to ensure the building remains safe and protected in the event of a fire. Should a fire occur, they can rest easy knowing the kitchen fire suppression system will help to contain any outbreaks. Kitchen Fire Suppression system What is a Kitchen Fire Suppression system? A kitchen fire suppress...

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded the first accreditations for Electricity Capacity Market – Verification of Fossil Fuel Emissions Declarations. Following the successful conclusion of their assessments, the following verification bodies have been accredited under ISO 14065: 2013 Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition: DNV SGS

Zitko Group has announced several changes to its leadership team as it looks to continue its growth plan into 2023 and beyond. As of 1 June 2022, Phil West, Director of Technical Division, no longer works for Zitko. Dave Geddes, Director of the Sales Division, is the Commercial Director, while Tim Ward, Head of International, takes on the new role of Client Services Director. provider of talent solutions These changes will see the leadership team continue working to achieve the Group’s...

A fire broke out in the Abbey View tower block in Watford on Tuesday 12 July 2022, caused by arson in the block’s bin storage area. The emergency services were called to the incident on Garsmouth Way, Watford at around 4:50 am, as the fire was spreading to flats on the lower floors of the 17-story block. Residents were evacuated from 94 of the tower’s flats.  Cause of fire The East of England ambulance service has confirmed that “other than one person treated on-scene f...

Working alongside the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), Safelincs played a pivotal role in providing and delivering 440 water mist extinguishers to Ukraine. The extinguishers will be used to protect up to 200 historic wooden churches in remote communities across the country. The company was approached by the ICOMOS, as part of an international effort to preserve Ukraine’s historic monuments in the war-ravaged country.   Support package As part of the support pa...

In response to an industry push to bridge the skills gap for electric vehicle chargepoint (EVCP) installations and assist in meeting the Government's net-zero ambitions, NAPIT Training has launched a new EVCP course, Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (City & Guilds 2921-31). The new qualification has been introduced following the UK’s aim to become net-zero by 2050. The transport sector is one of the b...

Firefighters are urging people living in Kent and Medway to follow simple steps to stay safe during the heatwave, and throughout the summer months.  With soaring temperatures in recent weeks and record-breaking highs forecast for 18 and 19 July, the Fire Severity Index is currently at level 4 'very high', moving to level 5 ‘exceptional’ throughout the day meaning fires could develop and spread rapidly and with greater severity. accidental fires In these conditions, crews...

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor decisions. DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids...

The plant produces and distributes food raw materials as well as essential oils and plant extracts. The company has opened a new production plant in Azerbaijan and uses a high-pressure water mist system (HPWM System) from AQUASYS to protect the site in the event of a fire. The innovative company from Berlin was specifically looking for a competent partner who could supply high quality and cost-efficient fire-fighting system for the new location in Azerbaijan. From the very beginning, AQUASYS pr...

Members of the Euralarm Fire Section are disappointed that the European Commission’s CPR proposal fails to address the market needs and does not address the main challenge facing standardization. Nevertheless, Euralarm will continue to contribute to provide feedback to the current public consultation expecting a more practical proposal. Robust standards Since 1970, Euralarm has worked hard to represent the interests of the electronic fire safety industry in the areas of standardization...

Electric wiring systems are mostly hidden and embedded in the construction, ceiling spaces, riser shafts, or wall cavities. Cables are installed in buildings by many different trades for different applications and often in polymeric conduit and ducting systems. What is not often realized is that the many miles of cables and many tons of plastic polymers which make up the wiring system can represent a major fixed fire load in a building.  Fire Spread & Flame Retardance Most common flex...