Liechtenstein Fire Industry News

As a business owner, it's important to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who works in the company. The best way to do this is through having well-thought-out Emergency Evacuation Plans. Of course, having them isn't enough. Everyone within the company must be aware of these plans and must know their place in the event that an emergency should arise. Fire Evacuation plan The fire evacuation plan should be straightforward and kept as simple as possible When a plan is being worked ou...

Real estate agencies ought to invest in Real Estate Passive Fire Protection systems in order to protect their assets. While the most commonly used is the basic fire suppression systems like sprinklers and fire extinguishers, less attention is placed on passive fire protection. Real Estate Passive Fire Protection  Real Estate Passive Fire Protection works by containing the fire in its point of origin Real Estate Passive Fire Protection works by containing the fire in its point of origin s...

Fire is the one threat that every public or private building ought to have protection for and preventative measures against. It is a universal problem that everyone can understand the importance of being prepared for. Knowing the full range of fire prevention equipment available is important to making an accurate assessment for any business or residence. Understanding the protections that various pieces of equipment offer is important for getting the right fire safety tools. Using the right fi...

Fires can cause significant amounts of damages and injuries, and may even cause deaths, if they break out in a workplace. The only way to ensure employees are prepared is by having a fire plan in place, in case anything does happen. Part of this plan should include a fire warden to help implement and improve the emergency procedures for the business. Fire Warden Training Proper training should be procured for the person who is going to be the fire warden for a business Proper training should...

Fire safety in schools refers to precautions taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that could end up in death, injury, and property damage at school. Fire safety measures must be used as early as the construction of a school. Assessments and inspections which have been done in schools suggest that non-teaching and accommodation areas contain the highest fire risk/hazard. Non-teaching areas include kitchens, offices, prep-rooms, storage areas, and electrical switch rooms. Adherenc...

It is common knowledge that portable fire extinguishers are a basic firefighting apparatus in workplaces. What many people tend to forget is the importance of investing in it. In the hopes of achieving workplace fire safety at its highest point, there is a need to know more about why it is important to invest in workplace portable fire extinguishers. Importance of portable fire extinguishers Did you know that fire extinguishers put out more fires in the workplace than the fire brigade does? T...

Fire safety procedures are a big concern for any business, While any business will have the concern of ensuring that no one is harmed during the course of a fire - retail has a harder time doing this since the customers will vary from time to time. In a retail environment, the customers won’t always know what to do if a fire starts and the risk that comes with some of these customers panicking can only make the situation potentially even worse. There are several potential sources within...

A significant number of deliberate fires across the county during April has sparked concern for fire officers. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s firefighters responded to 91 fires that were started deliberately last month, an increase of 34 from the previous month and 48 more than last year. These incidents were spread across various locations, with some specific areas showing considerable activity. Nine separate fires In Huntingdonshire, 19 deliberate fires were reported, with t...

With renowned lifeboat supplier Norsafe already well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance-related complexity and costs. ​​​​In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment already boasted a strong range of safety equipment, solutions and services to the offshore industry. Now, that range has evolved to encompass...

Firefighters bravely worked through the night on April 15, 2019, to control and extinguish a fire that was threatening to destroy the beautiful and historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Working nine hours into the early hours of April 16 to extinguish the fire, firefighters are credited with saving the 850-year-old architectural masterpiece from complete destruction, and with rescuing the historic relics and artwork inside the cathedral. 500 Firefighters Involved Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo her...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference at its new location in Rosemont, IL, USA at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry involved in the station design process. station design ideas and plans GearGrid looks forward to connecting with...

GearGrid is excited to announce they will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. GearGrid will be located at booth #345 (Hall E) from May 17th – May 19th. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges and providing innovative solutions. Products on display GearGrid has several new products available, specifically for turnout gear storage, hose drying and wi...

GearGrid is excited to announce that the company will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, taking place at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo GearGrid will be exhibiting at booth #345 (Hall E), at the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, from May 17 - May 19, 2019. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges, and providing them with innovative solutions...

Keep calm, summer is on the way! Already organized a family holiday? If one likes to spend more time in the sunshine, camping trips are an all-time summer favorite for many families. They are the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the hot weather! When it comes to camping, there is endless fun and adventure to explore. BBQs, camping and caravanning all pose fire hazards, so it is important to be aware of the fire safety of camping Must-have items to dig out for the family ge...

The City of Port St. Joe Fire Department has received delivery of their very first custom-built Toyne Pumper. Delivery of the department’s new Toyne Tailored Apparatus was completed in late March. The addition of the new pumper will have a positive impact on the department’s emergency response capabilities; currently, the department has two Class A pumpers, one 75-foot ladder pumper, one brush unit, and one rescue unit. Custom-built Pumper Toyne mounted the bolted stainless steel...

Over the next six months members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham this independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event.  The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2019 The Br...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published industry research undertaken by Perpetuity Research into the benefits and challenges of automating confirmed alarm signaling from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) to police control rooms. The independent research – done via an online survey and one-to-one interviews with a range of industry people including from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) – assesses the pros and cons of automating signaling beyond current practice, the potenti...

Global safety products manufacturer and service provider, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced winning a major contract to build and supply a VIKING Norsafe Munin S1200 patrol boat for the Norwegian police force. Police patrol and rescue boats The vessel, which will be built in Arendal, Norway and delivered in December, will carry out police patrol and rescue missions in the East Police District covering the 38 municipalities from Gardermoen to the Swedish border. Seeing off competition...

Over the next six months, members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham, this renowned independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event. The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2...

Checkmate Fire are dedicated to helping businesses and public sector organizations safeguard their customers and staff through the implementation of life-saving firestopping solutions. This involves not only completing essential installation and remediation works, but also educating property owners on why passive fire protection is not simply a legal requirement, but also an investment in the future of their business. It is easy to become complacent regarding fire safety, and the possibility of...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that registration is open for the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb taking place at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the event is not just for first responders – but all who want to take part in honoring the 343 fallen firefighters of September 11, 2001. Last year’s record attendance included 2,700 residents, firefighters, and local b...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global provider in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference at the Westin Grand Central in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. ET. A real-time audio and slide webcast of the presentation can be accesse...

Buildings under construction present unique fire hazards that require special attention. Fires can result in major losses and long delays in the completion of a project. Commercial fire protection and fire safety can be ensured if flammable materials are kept away from heat and oxygen. Three ingredients of fire are fuel, oxygen, and source of ignition. If any of them is removed no fire will occur. To ensure fire protection and safety, fire precautions during construction for commercial and resi...

ASL is excited to be exhibiting at Railtex 2019 – the most widely anticipated event in the UK rail industry calendar. One can find then on stand M85 showcasing the iVENCS Line & Station Management control system following a brand new refresh of the user interface. They invite visitors to try out a live demo workstation that will demonstrate how the line and station management system integrates with and controls multiple subsystems at a single station, or along...

VIKING has been awarded a five-year contract by ADNOC Logistics & Services for their safety equipment servicing. Maritime safety equipment manufacturer and global service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING) has won a tender to work with a shipping services company ADNOC Logistics & Services. Marine fire and lifeboat servicing The five-year contract extends to a fleet of more than 120 vessels and encompasses a complete service offering including marine fire and lifeboat...

The Donauleiten on the northern bank of the Danube in the upper Mühlviertel is not only densely wooded, inhospitable and steep, but is also home to many communications dead spots. In other words, it is perfectly suited to putting the EMEREC operations management system through its paces. The practice scenario that confronted the firefighters of the Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis Fire Department (Lembach section) from the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel region during their spring training was...

The start of a successful real estate agency is rooted in the health of the agents working there. What might affect their well-being will lead to damage to the business. Therefore, every building manager and safety officer should invest more in ensuring the security of the building occupants through the compliance of Real Estate Agency Fire Safety rules. Here is a useful guide for anyone looking to achieve a healthy working environment. Legislation Requirements The Australian Standards set ou...

If users are not quite sure whether the business complies with Australian standards or not, user might need to review the fundamental ways to fulfill fire safety regulations. Here is a quick refresher on the most basic and essential regulations on fire safety for the real estate agency. The Objectives Of The Legislation In the quest to ensure the safest provisions for any establishment, regulations are set out to perform certain objectives. Australian fire safety standards require buildi...

In Australian Workplace Fire Safety standards, who is responsible for fire safety? Management has a responsibility to manage all health and safety risks (ss17 and 19 of the WHS Act), including fire. Employees have a responsibility to comply and cooperate with management's policies and procedures (s28 of the WHS Act), including the management of risks relating to fire. building fire safety regulations In addition to Acts and policies, there are other relevant Australian fire safety standards,...

The Australian government takes the safety of employees very seriously, and that is the reason there are legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, or matters relating to occupational safety mandating emergency preparedness across most sectors of society. For instance, there are actually Fire Safety requirements covered by different parts of the legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, reference manuals, and codes applied to numerous jurisdictions across Australia. emergenc...