Ireland Fire Industry News

On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, St Neots Fire Station celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, current and past members of St Neots Fire Station came together for a special event to celebrate its history. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Station Commander Vicky Best, commented: “We were honored to be joined by so many past and current serving members of St Neots Fire Station for our 50th Anniversary. Many things have changed over the years, and it was great to be able to...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 40 percent of all fatalities in the construction industry are the result of a fall, making them the greatest cause of death in construction-related accidents. Fall protection demonstrations To help combat this sobering but preventable statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated will host fall protection demonstrations throughout the United States of America, from May 7 - 11, 2018, during OSHA's...

Volkan, a Turkish special vehicle manufacturer, has selected automatic transmissions from ZF for its current fire trucks for airports, the Lion 8x8 and Lion 6x6. That's no surprise as robust, customized transmission technology is a must in order to ensure reliability when the vehicles are used in the toughest conditions. The Lion 6x6 is way ahead of the crowd with ZF-EcoLife Offroad, the new 7-speed transmission. The tried and tested 6-speed Ecomat transmission will be installed in the Lion 8x8....

From June 5 to 7, 2018, AQUASYS will present fire fighting with high-pressure water mist for test benches of all kinds and uses at the Testing Expo in Stuttgart, Hall 10, Stand 1674 Hans-Gerd Drees, Sales Manager AQUASYS: "With the variety of test benches, from component development to complete vehicle testing as individual applications or in complex test fields, we always have the individual requirements of our customers in mind in addition to the fire protection aspects. Our experienced team...

Seek Thermal, the company behind some of the most ground-breaking, low-cost, and high-resolution thermal imaging products and core platforms, has announced it is expanding its efforts relative to enhancing automobile safety through the use of thermal imaging.  Following the January 2018 introduction of the first high-resolution thermal imaging camera for automotive aftermarket priced under $999, Seek Thermal is turning its attention to include additional aspects of achieving safe...

The Lyncourt Fire Department in Syracuse, New York is expanding its fleet with the firefighting versatility of a new aerial. Manufactured by Toyne Fire Apparatus, the fire truck boasts nimble maneuverability, powerful pumping, and impressive reach to combat fires in tall structures or anywhere a situation arises. Pumper Highlights LED lights are included on the ladder rungs, allowing firefighters to maintain awareness during high-pressure situations Built on a Spartan Gladiator EMFD chassis...

Tall buildings present fire safety issues that don’t affect other structures. For instance, high structures are beyond the reach of ladders preventing exterior rescues from ladders and the suppression of fires with outside hose streams which means they are equipped with more fire safety features. In regards to fire safety, the performance history of very tall buildings while very successful, has not been without catastrophic incidents. Many of these incidents have resulted in numerous dea...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has enhanced its line of concealed pendent sprinklers with the introduction of new stainless steel cover plates. The new stainless steel flat cover plates are available for Viking’s Mirage® Model VK462 and Model VK538 Concealed Pendent sprinklers, and the Freedom® Model VK494 Residential Concealed Pendent sprinkler. Both large (3-5/16”) and small (2-3/4”) diameter cover plates are off...

On June 28th it's time again for AQUASYS to present the their unique fire fighting properties of AQUASYS high-pressure water mist systems live to the audience. On the basis of practical application examples, the visitors will see various fires (from building and industrial sector) as well as their rapid and effective control. These tests are carried out at the AQUASYS test site near Vienna/Austria. All are invited to be there when industry colleagues from all over the world come together to exp...

Nobody expects a fire in their premises; however, when a fire hits the results can be catastrophic. Expensive repair bills, costly downtime and a delay in business operations all affect the bottom line and in the worst cases, it endangers lives. The best way to protect people and properties is to prevent the spread of fire altogether. Checkmate Fire strongly recommends customers to perform regular maintenance checks of their fire doors to help reduce the risk of fire spread. Importance of fire...

Over the last few years, Firetrace has been privileged to be involved with the 52 Express project. The objective of the project is to bring the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record to the UK. The 52 Express is a turbine powered streamliner motorcycle designed and built by Alex Macfadzean former holder of the British motorcycle land speed record. The intended rider is retired British racer and two times World Superbike Champion James Toseland. Dave Melton Firetrace’s founder was originally a...

Breaking new ground: CEBIT 2018, the world's largest trade fair for information technology, is changing and will be held from June 11 to 15 as a business festival for innovation and digitalization at the Hanover Exhibition Center. As an innovative company that is constantly facing new challenges, the WAGNER Group will be presenting itself on-site at the 360° DC joint stand. Its focus: fire protection solutions of the future for data centers. fire-fighting systems As a system manufact...

Firefighters, community safety offices, and community champions from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) will be offering fire safety advice for the home to shoppers in Asda stores on Saturday 28th April, 2018. Fire services are delivering this information in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC’s) collaboration with Asda. The supermarket chain was keen to offer fire services the opportunity to help keep people safer. They made 100 stores available to delive...

The presence of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment at OTC 2018 is a chance for offshore asset owners and operators to achieve new cost-efficiencies and reduce production risks by further simplifying safety compliance management. The recently released report “Confidence and Control” by DNV GL foresees a brightening future for the offshore industry, fueled not by oil and gas pricing, but by leaner, more agile and more efficient business models ready-tuned to evolve into broader energy compan...

April 18, 2018, the sound of a gas extinguishing system destroyed numerous hard drives in servers in a data center in Sweden. According to media reports, the company was operated by Digiplex. Systems from the Nasdaq Nordic stock exchange platform and two Scandinavian banks were affected. Due to the hard drive destruction, Nasdaq Nordic stock exchange trading in the Scandinavian and Baltic states (except Norway) could not start until around midday on April 18, 2018, which was several hours lat...

Emergency Reporting (ER), the globally renowned company in cloud-based Fire and EMS records management software solutions, has announced a partnership with Spotted Dog Technologies, a global provider of incident response management solutions. Security technology partnership The relationship will allow data captured by Rover, Spotted Dog Technologies’ CAD-to-mobile response system, to be automatically added to Emergency Reporting’s data platform, for advanced reporting and analysis....

It is hard to over-emphasize the importance of a passive fire protection (PFP) strategy and its subsequent governance in buildings. Comprising some kind of an assessment of the likely fire risks, an evacuation plan, and the means to deal with both, the absence of a robust strategy has long been a problem, only now properly appreciated. Regular inspections, maintenance by third party accredited PFP firms, along with adequate information logging that audits any changes to the integrity of buildin...

Messe Frankfurt has set up a Digital Advisory Board to oversee its digital activities. With this step, the company is seeking to engage with its customers more intensively regarding the digital transformation of marketing in the trade fair industry and the evolution that this entails for the trade fairs themselves. The new Digital Advisory Board includes exhibitors from a wide range of industries as well as representatives from Messe Frankfurt's Digital Business unit. The objective consists of...

Firefighters from Haden Cross Community Fire Station are set to climb Mount Everest – in a day! But there’ll be no trip to the Himalayas. Instead, the intrepid group will be staging their 8,848m-climb in Dudley, under cover of the intu Merry Hill shopping center. offering rehabilitation And psychological support Firefighters work hard to serve the communities they protect" Firefighter Matt Crawford, who will be joining this Saturday’s expedition in aid of The Fire Fighters C...

After revolutionizing the firefighter safety market with the introduction of the industry’s first and only thermal imaging camera integrated into the firefighter’s breathing apparatus, MSA Safety Incorporated plans to turn heads once again, this time with helmets. The company has announced it will debut a new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns XF1, at the annual Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC International 2018), scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Ind...

ARA Security is strengthening its provision of security products and solutions across Australia and New Zealand. As of 3 April 2018, ARA’s Security division acquired HUD Security, led by Managing Director - Glen Lighton, and PRV Security, led by General Manager - Steven Kuryj. end-to-end solution Given the high level of synergy between ARA Security and these latest acquisitions, all parties are looking forward to supporting ARA’s clients with a more comprehensive, end-to-end soluti...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Whittlesey Rotary Club to fund smoke alarms for vulnerable adults living in Whittlesey and surrounding areas. Station Commander for CFRS, Brett Mills commented: “We are delighted to work in partnership with the Whittlesey Rotary Club, and are really grateful for their support in helping to keep Cambridgeshire residents safe in the community.” Importance of smoke alarms “With a shared goal to reach out and help those w...

Global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that it has executed a US$ 10 million contract to provide G1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and accessories to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) of Victoria, Australia, two of the country’s largest and most well-respected fire departments. For MSA Safety Incorporated, the contract represents the largest G1 SCBA order placed till date. The majority of the order is expec...

The world's largest firefighter training and expo once again take over Indianapolis this April, and Toyne will be returning to showcase its latest apparatus and fire industry expertise. The 2018 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) takes place from April 23–28 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Toyne's booth will house two of the Iowa-based fire apparatus manufacturer's most recent trucks, including a pumper and an aerial. Showcasing Signature Fire Apparatus...

Mike Weller is to be honored with the 2018 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education at the 30th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC, Maryland, USA on April 19, 2018. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP/OSU) together announced that Mike Weller has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Anne W....

Support group for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has received a £500 boost, thanks to one of West Midlands Fire Service’s contractors. Back in June 2016, West Midlands Fire Service announced their support for ‘TWIRL’ (The Wolverhampton Integrated Respiratory Lifestyle) project, which helps COPD sufferers to cope with their condition, to socialize and to have access to advice and support from healthcare professionals. The group has now rec...

ASSA ABLOY launches whitepaper, an efficient fire door safety guide ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global supplier of door opening solutions, has launched a thought-provoking whitepaper focusing on the critical subject of fire door safety. Fire Door Safety The whitepaper covers key topics of fire door safety. These include the purpose and effectiveness of fire doors, fire door regulations, manufacturing and installation, and will be available...

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) today announced the hiring of Russ Dimmitt as Director of Education. Along with becoming the official technical expert for both associations, Dimmitt will be responsible for overseeing the administration of all certification and education programs offered by CSIA, including the Certified Chimney Sweep and the Certified Dryer Vent Technician certifications. Additionally, he will be responsible for coordina...

As the Office completes its review of applications submitted under the “Implementation Period”, the approved applicants will soon receive their Certification Cards with a July 2018-June 2019 validation sticker. The fee paid during the implementation period covered the processing of the application and the first-year certification.  These individuals will be required to renew their certifications by May 1, 2019, and yearly after that, as stated in Title 19, California Code of Re...

The Verona Volunteer Fire Company in Verona, Pennsylvania added more power to its fleet after receiving a new pumper from Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer. The pumper is loaded with firefighting equipment and technology that make it a valuable addition to the fire company, giving Verona firefighters more tools to respond to calls in their community. The pumper is loaded with firefighting equipment and technology that make it a valuable addition to the fire company Pumper characte...