Martinique Fire Industry News
A milestone has been reached in the project to build a new community fire station in Theale, United Kingdom. At the beginning of February 2021, construction work on Theale Community Fire Station was completed, at the highest point of the building, when the last beam was placed on the roof. This milestone is usually marked with a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony, which is a long-standing tradition that signifies the successful completion of the structural phase of a project. Theale Community...
The use of suppressants and retardants for bushfire fighting can give firefighters tactical advantages by slowing down the spread of the fire. National Technology and Development Program offers descriptions of the differences between the chemicals used and how they are assessed as fit for purpose. Retardant is usually lain by aerial firefighting assets, whereas water enhancers (gels) and foams can be used by both aerial and ground fighting resources. During the 2019/20 bushfire season pressure...
2020 saw many unprecedented situations, one of which was an escalation of remote work. After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, an estimated 88% of organizations encouraged or mandated working from home. According to a recent Gartner survey, 82% of company executives plan to keep remote work options in place after the pandemic, while larger businesses like Facebook are spearheading a movement towards permanent remote status. communication and operations visibility In the field serv...
David Heal joins coatings manufacturer Hempel to head up its renewable energy segment, as Hempel looks to strengthen its leadership position as part of its commitment to sustainability. In line with Hempel’s new Double Impact strategy and its ambition to double the company by 2025, Hempel is determined to grow and secure leadership positions within the renewable energy segment to become the pioneering coating solutions provider, while expanding in scope to support our customers as the...
To increase their operational resources for the protection of the various "SEVESO" sites in the sector, the Hainaut Center zone firefighters decided to acquire the EASY 4000 Large Flow Fan. This choice was motivated by the technical characteristics and performance of this firefighting equipment but also by the efficiency of its long-range misting system. Training Day Following the delivery, the firefighters took part in a training day led by the LEADER Fire e...
ImageTrend, Inc. announces the release of the first annual Collaborate Report: EMS Incidents During a Modern Day Pandemic. ImageTrend Collaborate™ is a research and analysis program developed by ImageTrend that is dedicated to the enhancement of healthcare and public safety industries. Collaborate provides insights and a higher-level awareness through industry-leading research. Emergency Medical Services incidents This report spans themes including COVID-19, traffic-related, behavioral...
In March 2021, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is asking residents to test their smoke alarms regularly and make it a part of their weekly routine, in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) month-long campaign. Smoke alarms are important for everyone’s safety and they can give those few extra seconds for people in distress to escape, in the event of a fire. Importance of smoke alarms in homes Statistics show that smoke alarms alerted households to...
Whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that children know how to stay safe in the kitchen. That’s why, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging parents and careers to make any kitchen activities a chance for kids to learn about cooking safety. Ian Barks, Central Hub Prevention Manager, said: “It is important that children know what to do if a fire should occur, so why not tea...
For Rosenbauer Saudi Arabia, C. Miesen was recently able to realize an order for a total of 13 ambulance box bodies for the Ford F350 chassis. An ambulance vehicle as a prototype was completely manufactured at the production site in Bonn. The other 12 ambulance box bodies were delivered by C. Miesen to Saudi Arabia as so-called SKD kits (semi-knock-down) for final assembly. Thus, the final "marriage" of the ambulance box modules with the chassis, as well as the completion for the domestic marke...
C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture two new intensive transport trolleys for their Dutch customer RAVU Ambulancezorg Utrecht. The basic vehicle for these special vehicles is a chassis based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI with a wheelbase of 4,325 mm. The expansion of the two state-of-the-art special vehicles is tailored to the extreme requirements of laying intensively required patients. Features Intensive care patients can be safely and comfortably loaded and unloaded...
It’s no secret that many surveillance installations often fall short after the initial installation and signoff are done. Cameras move, trees grow, circumstances and environments change, and there is normal wear and tear, dust on the lenses, etc to take care of. Strangely, not all customers budget for, or even want to have an SLA or maintenance plan to take care of their surveillance installation after the initial work is done. Understanding that there is still more to be done after the...
Back-breaking manual transportation of raw materials was, until the industrial revolution, the order of mining, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors throughout the world. Men and beasts bent double under the weight of their loads, lugging them from source to manufacturing plant, day in and day out. It was a large and slow labor force, fraught with human error and vulnerable to the weather, illness, and accidents. So, when conveyor belt technology started edging its way into production in the...
For the Corps grand-ducal d'incendie et de secours (CGDIS) Luxembourg, C. Miesen was able to implement a total of 10 new emergency medical vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic. This emergency vehicle impresses with an output of 200 kW (272 hp), an all-wheel-drive (4 × 4), and a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. But numerous equipment highlights can also be seen and make this emergency doctor vehicle the perfect helper for all emergency trips. Features With the conversion,...
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter serves as the basis for these tailor-made emergency vehicles. Thanks to the four-wheel drive, it is safe to travel even in rough terrain. Features In addition to the integrated LED special signal technology at the front and rear, LED front flashers in the radiator grille and LED cross-breeding flashers to ensure the best possible protection of the operating events even in poor visibility and darkness. The warning light system is reinforced by a self-acting light hor...
C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture a total of ten new emergency medical vehicles to strengthen their customer's fleet in the future Ambulance Syd in Denmark. A Mercedes-Benz GLE serves as the basis for the emergency medical vehicles, which always transports the crew safely from A to B due to innovative driving assistance and safety systems. Highlights Numerous equipment highlights can be seen that make these emergency medical vehicles the perfect helper for all emergency jou...
C. Miesen Gmbh & Co. KG manufactures a new ambulance with an integrated box body that was delivered to La Chaux de Fonds in western Switzerland in the canton of Neuchâtel last week. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI 4x4 chassis with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons, a wheelbase of 3,665 millimeters, and an engine output of up to 140 kW (190 hp) serves as the basis for this tailor-made emergency vehicle. Features Due to extensive special LED-based signaling technology, this vehicle...
C. Miesen Gmbh & Co. KG handed over a very special project to the shipping company for the end customer in Macau. Features A MAN TGE panel van serves as the basis for this tailor-made ambulance. The right-hand-drive has a wheelbase of 3,640 mm and a high roof. The ambulance vehicle is equipped with an integrated LED special signal technology with red flashing lights at the front and rear. The warning light system on the side and at the rear is reinforced by large red LED flashers of t...
C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture a total of five new ambulances to strengthen the customer's fleet in the future Ambulance Syd in Denmark. The basis for the ambulance vehicles is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 416 CDI, wheelbase 3,665 mm, with original high roof, all-round glazing, and an additional left sliding door. Features The equipment of these vehicles offers some highlights that make daily work easier and safer for the emergency services: In addition to the integ...
C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture and deliver the first five of a total of 12 identical ambulances with box body construction to the Swiss "Rescue St. Gallen".A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 chassis, with a wheelbase of 3,665 millimeters, serves as the basis for these tailor-made emergency vehicles. Features Due to an extensive special signal technology based on LED, these vehicles are perceived and detected at an early stage in road traffic. Numerous external access flaps p...
Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL) achieved ISO 9001 certification way back in 1995. As part of ASL’s Quality Management System, the organization is proud to announce that they have now attained ISO 14001:2015 certification. ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited Being both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited sends a clear message that ASL operates responsibly and that the company is continually looking to improve the quality of its service. Those interested to know mor...
In 2018 Standards Australia initiated the development of Standard AS 2419.4 (Fire hydrant installations - Part 4: Storz fittings for firefighting purposes) under Australian Standards committee FP-009, Fire Hydrant Installations. AFAC has two representatives on this committee, Mark Porter (Fire and Rescue NSW) and David Kearsley (Fire Rescue Victoria). Storz fittings The new standard intends to specify minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, performance, and testing of Storz fittings...
Designed and implemented precisely to the customer's wishes and equipped with an extensive range of state-of-the-art equipment: The four new unique detection and decontamination vehicles for the Emergency Management Fire Rescue Bureau meet the highest demands. The requirements that the Chinese Emergency Management Fire Rescue Bureau outlined for the new detection and decontamination vehicles were very high. And thus, they posed a welcome challenge for Rosenbauer's experienced technicians, who d...
Toyne, Inc., an Iowa-based manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, recently hosted its annual dealer meeting at The Carrollton Inn in Carroll, Iowa, and its headquarters in Breda, Iowa. Dealers from across North America convened to learn more about the company’s marketing strategy, celebrate the past year’s successes, hear about updates and innovations, and network with other dealers. The annual Dealer Summit took place September 9–11. Throughout the three-day summit, Toyne sa...
The ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ, co-hosted by Beijing Safever Science & Technology Innovation Center, China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd. (SINOMACHINT), and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. will be held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on December 8 – 10, 2021. The exhibition area is expected to be 30,000 square meters, with an estimated 400 exhibitors and 20,000 trade visits. ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ This exp...
The flames and billowing smoke rose high enough to veil as an acre of bone-dry grasslands was ignited by a slow, fiery ooze belching from something called a drip torch. The initial wave of heat could have easily seared the clothing of the sturdy crew of firefighters who purposely set this section of land aflame, but they knew which way the wind was blowing and lit accordingly. That is what a prescribed burn looks like. USDA Forest Service employees repeat similar scenarios on national...
In the Midwestern Illinois city of Rochelle, the local fire department took delivery of its first Toyne Apparatus, a fully customized rescue/pumper. The Rochelle Fire Department's (RFD) new rescue/pumper will replace an older fire truck built-in 1995 that had served the department for 26 years. Built to take the call, the department’s latest fire apparatus addition is ready to protect the community. Established in 1877, the RFD has been serving the residents of Rochelle for nearly 145 yea...
AGF Manufacturing is excited to introduce the Model 5900 Flood Eliminator, an attachment that prevents broken auxiliary drains from flooding a facility. The Model 5900 is designed to allow condensate water to collect normally in a standard drum drip. If presented with the pressurized flow that would result from a failed drum drip, it automatically trips to cut off that flow, eliminating the flooding and damage that would result from the system’s failure. The Flood Eliminator can be pre-ass...
Following the successful delivery of more than 5,000 sets of high-quality structural firefighting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from globally renowned specialist PPE manufacturer, MSA Bristol (MSA Safety Incorporated) and its Australian distributor, Pac Fire Australia (Pac Fire), Australia’s Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) fire service has continued with their roll out and expect to have an additional 5,000 sets of structural PPE delivered by June 2021. The expectation is...
A pioneering engineering firm has expanded its divisional offering to meet a growing fire and security requirement across a spate of industries. The news comes as many sites and facilities have been laid victim to theft following forced site closures during COVID-19. National firm ADI Group has introduced ADI Fire & Security into the fold, continuing its strong track record of launching a new engineering discipline every 12-18 months. Highlighting security risks The new division will aim...
Specialist personal protective equipment from Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will now be available to all Emergency Services and Blue Light organizations in the UK through a new framework agreement with public sector procurement specialists, YPO. The Emergency Services and Blue Light framework agreement specially covers three lots: firefighter helmets and associated products (lot 6); ambulance technician helmets and associated products (lot 23); and decon...
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