Jamaica Fire Industry News

West Yorkshire emergency services tested their joint incident response plans and procedures during a simulated training exercise in Leeds city center last week. On Thursday 17 August, a live exercise simulating a terrorist attack was carried out by the three regional emergency services: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police (WYP), and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).  Hosted by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the scenario saw first responders f...

Fire-stopping solutions are typically selected by the main contractor as part of a ‘design and build’ contract. Because of this, they have the responsibility to ensure the chosen solutions are compliant and installed accordingly. To achieve the end goal of protecting people and property, many external trades need to be involved, making it a complex process. That is why, Quelfire strongly recommends that a standardized process is achieved and implemented for each project. What doe...

BAFE Fire Safety Register has published Version 8.0 of their BAFE SP203-1 Competency Scheme Document for the Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. BAFE has taken into strong consideration changes being introduced in respect of competency, including documents such as the BSI Flex 8670 (Core criteria for building safety in competence frameworks). For example with the recommendations of this document, the appropriate skills, knowledge, exper...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been assessed as 'Outstanding' in one of eleven categories inspected earlier this year by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). They also received six Goods, three Adequates and one Requires Improvement. The inspection team, who visited the Service in April, gave the highest score possible for how CFRS manages its resources, highlighting innovative practices for its ‘comprehensive financial and r...

Watch Commander - Dave Farries QFSM, 70, first joined the South Eastern Fire Brigade in Edinburgh as a Junior Fireman on 19 August 1968. It was the start of an incredible career that has seen him dedicate his life to helping to keep local communities safe in the capital and throughout the east of Scotland. half-century of public service Dave’s over half-century of public service has included lengthy spells as a firefighter, instructor, and investigator and he was awarded the Queen&rsquo...

Staying dry is not only a great concern but also a major hurdle within heavy-duty industries. It is a prerequisite and a tall ask for heavy-duty industries that expose the workforce to the forces of nature like excessive rain. This holds especially true in tropical countries like India. Whether faced with torrential downpours, splashes of liquid, or rigorous work conditions, maintaining dryness becomes a critical priority. In such demanding environments, where the interplay between safety, comf...

Seek Thermal Inc., a world pioneer in thermal imaging technology introduces the Seek Guardian Series: An all-in-one thermal monitoring solution for early fire detection, condition monitoring, and process control. Seek G300 The Seek Guardian Series is Seek G300, the first camera in this lineup. The Seek G300 detect potential issues before they escalate with real-time temperature monitoring. With the Seek G300 thermal camera, businesses can proactively identify potential issues before they esca...

Information systems drive greater situational awareness when emergency responders are rushing to the scene, including access to live-911 audio feeds, video of the unfolding emergency, and/or geographic information showing the locations of fire hydrants and the best travel route to ensure the most rapid response. Information tools to manage emergency response include the locations of teams, vehicles, and personnel available in three dimensions, including locations in a multi-story building. Pan...

When purchasing an ARFF truck from Oshkosh Airport Products, customers aren’t only getting a state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle; they are getting top-notch service along the way. Whether engaging in a pre-build conference or a final inspection before the shipment, ARFF customers can visit the facility where each Striker® ARFF truck begins its life. Even prospective customers who have not yet purchased an Oshkosh ARFF truck can have a chance to see who Oshkosh Airport Prod...

The Fleur Lombard Bursary aims to advance the education of junior members of the fire and rescue service, by the grant of bursaries to enable them to travel and study fire and rescue service-related issues at other fire and rescue services elsewhere in the UK, Europe, or worldwide. If interested in finding out more about an issue affecting fire and rescue service or want to improve the understanding of fire and rescue service issues, may be interested in applying for the bursary. Members o...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of Simplex Foundation Series fire detection systems for small to mid-size building protection. The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring both addressable and non-addressable models and a full range of reliable, proven Simplex devices. Complete fire detection solution “Today’s installers are busier than ever and don’t always have time to...

Just before schools broke up for the summer holidays, Safety Zone made its welcomed return after being put on hold following the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme first returned to St. Neots Fire Station, where more than 300 pupils from St Marys, Little Paxton, Middlefield, Buckden, Bushmead, Priory, Great Paxton, Eynesbury CoE, and Whinhills took part. road safety, CPR, fire safety Various partners attended the day, including, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire County Council, Woodgreen...

Zenitel, the globally renowned supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announced the hiring of a key relationship executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. Allan Barinque has been named Southwest Regional Sales Leader.   Extensive industry experience Allan Barinque is an experienced Sales Executive and Account Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the security integration and fire life safety industry. He is a seasoned professional who...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), announced the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief Thomas Bell of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania, and Career Fire Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) in California, have been named 2023’s recipients. IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Annually since 1996, the IAFC has honored both a v...

Accrington Stanley Football Club Community Trust’s new £2m sports hub, is fire-safe due to the installation of Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire addressable system by GB Integrated Systems. Indoor and outdoor facilities The completion of the state-of-the-art sports and community complex, associated with the world-renowned Accrington Stanley Football Club, promises to improve facilities for up to 20,000 users every year. The hub stands as a multi-purpose site that provides indoor and ou...

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has appointed Nasir Khan as the new Chair of their Liability Panel for a three-year term until June 2026, succeeding Sarah Lupton who had chaired the Panel for 11 years. Nasir Khan Nasir is a Principal at HKA, leading the Advisory, Claims, and Construction Management team based out of London. He is an Engineer, chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Procurement, and an expert in construction law and dispute resolution. He has over 20 years of experien...

Nullifire is happy to share a new set of Technical Drawing Details, a result of the team’s hard work and customer-focused approach.  These details are a direct response to the requests and needs of our valued customers, aimed at delivering precision, ease of use, and compliance in fire-stopping applications. three flagship products Nullifire's initial set of Technical Detail Drawings encompasses three flagship products that are vital in ensuring top-tier fire protection: 1) FP170...

This local construction company needed to implement Fire Prevention Program Manager (FPPM) training quickly and effectively to remain in compliance with new Boston Fire Department regulations. Through working with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the company was able to seamlessly roll out the FPPM training to safety leadership, project managers, forepersons, and superintendents on each Boston- based job site.  FPPM training By implementing company-wide FPPM training, the...

Crew Commander - Kevin Macrae, based at Port of Ness Community Fire Station, has been an on-call firefighter for nearly 25 years. He also runs his own business, Kevin Macrae Electrical where he employs three people. One of his employees, Alasdair MacLeod – is also an on-call firefighter - he’s a Crew Commander at South Lochs Community Fire Station. On-call firefighter role Kevin, who started his business 23 years ago, is always looking to promote the on-call firefighter role and w...

The crew at Dunvegan Community Fire Station on the Isle of Skye have recorded - 'Things Are Hotting Up', as part of a community album raising funds for the charity - Alzheimer Scotland. The song and accompanying music video offer a humorous look at their day-to-day lives. It was the idea of John Shurmer-Smith, a former international touring musician, who balances life as an on-call firefighter with supporting local community arts projects. on-call crew shortages John, better known by his stag...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted in three categories of the Memcom Excellence Awards 2023. The Awards shine a light on organizations that increase the value of their profession and contribute to a better society.  They aim to highlight successful membership organizations, recognizing the creativity and hard work which goes into driving up standards in the membership sector.  ASFP’s YouTube channel ASFPTV,...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 9 to assist the US state of Hawaii to combat the Mauna Kea Beach Fire burning in Hawaii County. On Aug. 9, 2023, the US state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 100 homes in and around Mauna Kea Beach, with mandatory evacuations for approximately 100 people. The fire also...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Regional Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 8 to assist the US state of Hawaii to combat the Kohala Ranch Fire burning in Hawaii County. On Aug. 8, the US state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). FEMA authorizes FMAG funds for State of Hawaii At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 200 homes in and around Kohala Ranch, with evacuations taking place for...

FEMA announces that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional funds available for the state of New Mexico to help local communities in Los Alamos and Sandoval counties recover from the 2022 Cerro Pelado Fire. The state of New Mexico received a major disaster declaration on May 4, 2022, following the wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows and debris flows that occurred from April 5 to July 23, 2022. Emergency protective measures Under the President's order, federal funds for F...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on August 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Lahaina Fire burning in Maui County. On August 9, the state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened an unknown number of homes in and around Lahaina, with mandatory evacuations for approximately 7,500 people. The fire also threatened local busi...

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has issued a message of advice to those working in the protection of structural steel who are affected by the new Building Safety Act 2022 as the date approaches for it to become enforceable to ensure users understand their obligations. High-risk buildings From October 2023, all buildings must be registered with the newly established Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and those of at least 18 meters in height or with at least seven stories contai...

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association’s (BAFSA) Chief Executive - Ali Perry has been appointed by the Health & Safety Executive to the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) new Industry Competence Committee (ICC). Industry Competence Committee The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has been set up to support the work of the Building Safety Regulator. Its aim is to provide insights and guidance from industry stakeholders, in order to help improve competence levels across the...

The City of Victoria is proud to be one of the first municipalities in Canada to purchase an electric fire engine to add to its growing electric vehicle fleet. The City is taking steps to prepare for the arrival of the Rosenbauer Revolutionary Technology (RT) pumper fire engine, which is currently being assembled and is expected to arrive by the end of the year. The electric fire engine will be stationed at the new Victoria Fire Department Headquarters and public safety building on Johnson Stre...

Are familiar with instances where firestopping installations may not have been entirely compliant? Maybe a fire collar was not mechanically fixed, a wrap was used in an oversized hole, or PU foam was used to seal around services? If so, it’s okay, give the benefit of the doubt were working to the best of knowledge at the time! Acknowledging how worked in the past is the first step towards improvement. Fire-stopping guidelines Understand that the challenges of construction projects can s...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) joins with other national fire service organizations to strongly oppose proposed cuts to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communi...