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At Interschutz 2022, the German specialist for cleaning and disinfection technology Meiko presented itself for a second time only - but as a convincing solution provider in the respiratory protective equipment workshop of fire departments and the industry. The new Meiko product portfolio for personal protective equipment (PPE) further expands the range for more safety in the respiratory protection workshop. Valid mechanical solution “We have deliberately continued to work on reducing th...
The long-awaited Interschutz 2022 exhibition is taking place in Hanover, Germany. Angus Fire will be displaying a range of innovative firefighting hoses, fluorine-free firefighting foams, and their brand-new Rebel attack hose. Angus Fire’s virtual 3D environment, SafeTown, will also be on display, allowing visitors to view their firefighting equipment in situ. Come visit in Hall 13 Stand F34.
Angus Fire is pleased to donate a wide range of much-needed Fire Fighting hoses, branch pipes, and other firefighting equipment to Fire Fighters in Ukraine, to help them protect buildings, and critical assets and help them to save lives.
Celebrating its centenary, the IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital is in Negrar, Verona, and thanks to the expert team and technology in place, it is considered one of Italy’s foremost medical facilities, and in fact, at the European level, it is recognized as the foremost hospitals in the healthcare sector. The hospital is made up of eight buildings with more than 30 medical departments, operating theatres, offices, canteens, and conference rooms. In recent years, t...
At the world's largest trade fair for fire services and civil protection (Interschutz), Europe's LCV converter is presenting an exclusive ambulance unit concept. Under the code name Box Gruau, this concept brings together a multitude of innovations developed for emergency services around the world. Gruau is unveiling the world premiere of an ambulance unit concept car at their Interschutz exhibition stand in Hanover (20-25 June). The largest international exhibition dedicated to fire and rescue...
Seek Thermal, a major manufacturer of affordable, high-performance thermal sensors, announced Micro Core won the 2022 Best of Sensors award in the ‘Optical and Cameras’ category. The awards program is presented by Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics and honors the best in sensor technologies and the sensor ecosystem, people, and companies. The awards ceremony took place at Sensors Converge, June 27-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, USA. Micro Core &l...
UKAS is excited to launch its eLearning portfolio, with 8 courses available to purchase in the first phase: Conformity Assessment Schemes (CAS) Setting the scene (or scheme) Ensuring the validity of results Identification, documentation, and management of risk Introduction to measurement uncertainty Introduction to metrological traceability Key components of a Quality Management System Measurement uncertainty Insights and pitfalls in ISO 15189 Medical laboratory's qual...
At Twiceme Technology, they believe in the power of being a cog in the big, globe-spanning wheel of safety. They like to talk about something they call the Ecosystem of Safety - a phenomenon with enormous potential in terms of making equipment and apparel safer, but which perhaps not many people think about. In this piece, they will explain what they mean by calling it an ecosystem, and what this means for the future of smart safety in personal protective equipment. History of Bike Helmets Pe...
The Annual Emergency Services Show is back – and better than ever! The show is taking place this year on 30th July 2022 and due to the Birkenshaw rebuild project, is moving to its temporary new venue, at Roundhay Park in Leeds, United Kingdom (UK). West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces with West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service for the event, which will allow the emergency services and other partners to show off all the great work they do – from s...
In May 2022, GEFD observed National Stop the Bleed Month with a training course for its members. Paramedic Sgts. Rebekha Collins and Cannon Haworth offered video presentations and hands-on instruction to give Glen Echo’s first responders practice providing life-saving care. Volunteers took turns applying pressure, packing wounds, and administering pressure dressings and tourniquets to dummy props.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) has posted 2 user notices that may impact certain respirators used by fire and emergency medical services providers. The NPPTL issued a May 2022 notice PDF for 3M Scott SCBA Air-Pak models manufactured between Nov. 1, 2019 and April 12, 2022. 3M Scott has received reports on the Air-Pak X3, Air-Pak X3 Pro and X3-21 Pro models referencing the primary and/or secon...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) has posted 2 user notices that may impact certain respirators used by fire and emergency medical services providers. 3M Scott SCBA The NPPTL issued a May 2022 notice PDF for 3M Scott SCBA Air-Pak models manufactured between Nov. 1, 2019 and April 12, 2022. 3M Scott has received reports on the Air-Pak X3, Air-Pak X3 Pro, and X3-21 Pro models referencing the primary and/...
Designed to visually scan large areas for moisture issues, air leaks, electrical problems, and more, the FLIR MR265 Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX empowers professionals to quickly identify and locate water leaks and other moisture issues at the source. This dual thermal imager and measurement tool combines a 160 × 120 resolution Lepton® thermal camera, visual camera, laser pointer, and both pin and pinless moisture detection for faster leak identification and measurement,...
There have been significant improvements in the NHS and social care over the past few years, but there are major challenges ahead. Life expectancy varies across England. People are living longer, but not always healthier lives. There are more frail elderly people with complex needs and more children, young people, and adults with mental health challenges. The challenge is significant On 1 July 2022, the way health and care services are planned, paid for, and delivered is changing to better me...
London Fire Brigade is investing in the development of an electric-hybrid fire engine, as part of its commitment to significantly reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Mayor of London’s ambition for London to be net zero carbon by 2030 and build a greener and safer city for everyone. The Brigade is currently working with Emergency One, the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue service appliances, to build a Zero Emission Capable Pumping Appliance (ZEPA1). The Bri...
Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 29, 2022, Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of Jeffries Road in Big Bear Lake. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a shed at the residence was well involved in the fire, with flames spreading to nearby Pine trees. Fire personnel quickly contained the fire, which was extinguished within approximately six minutes. Crews remained on scene for mop up efforts to ensure no reignition would occur. Reported structure fire...
Visitors to the UK’s Armed Forces Day event on June 25, 2022 were protected from the threat posed by vehicles, thanks to a system of safety barriers at the site. The temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers and swing arm gates were installed along the seafront in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where the event took place on Saturday June 25, 2022. HVM barriers installed for Armed Forces Day Attended by more than 100,000 people, Armed Forces Day was hosted by Sca...
Suffolk residents can show their support for firefighters past and present by signing up to the 2022 Fire Ride cycling challenge, which is taking place on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The event is in its 9th year, having been started by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service in 2013, in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity, with a minimum of £ 17 from each entrance fee – which is £ 20 in advance or £ 30 on the day – going directly to the charity, in order to enable them to continue...
When it comes to chemical protective clothing, industrial workers have a lot of factors to consider. They need a garment with barrier fabric that will prevent hazardous chemicals from permeating through, along with seam construction that won’t compromise the garment at potentially vulnerable areas, and a garment design that is appropriate for the task and potential exposure. Within the Tychem line of protective apparel from Dupont Personal Protection (Dupont), Tychem 6000 F is a popular c...
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced the availability of a toll-free hotline for use by residents to immediately reach their local law enforcement non-emergency phone lines, in order to report illegal fireworks use in their areas. The illegal fireworks reporting phone number is +1 (833) 885-2021. The toll-free hotline features a voice menu that allows residents to quickly reach the correct law enforcement number for their location by entering the first three letters...
Cummins and Hyliion are joining forces to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hypertruck ERX powertrain, an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries. Together the companies plan to obtain key environmental certifications for Cummins’ natural gas internal combustion engines to be used in Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Hyliion Hypertruck ERX The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX offers 75...
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Anne Arundel County Department of Health announce the release of a strategic plan to reduce gun violence led by the county’s Gun Violence Intervention Team (GVIT). data-driven and evidence-based strategies Using a structured public health approach, the plan identifies data-driven and evidence-based strategies that engage community members, law enforcement, mental and behavioral health agencies, and gun violence intervention organizations...
Euralarm's Task Group False Alarms has released a second edition of the study on false fire alarms in Europe. In this new edition, the results and findings of the first edition have been enhanced by the analysis of the situation in Denmark, and a recommendation is done for the terms that are used to describe false alarm-related situations. Also, the measures to reduce the amount of false alarms have been updated while newer content has been added. Background on automatic fire detection Over...
Fire investigators have warned people to be careful with reflective items during the hot weather – after responding to a fire caused by a magnifying glass. The object was the unexpected culprit for the accidental blaze in Newcastle city center, after being left on a window sill at a commercial property. The initial call had come into the Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service’s Fire Control at 10.03 am, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 and the first of three appliances were on scene in j...
The fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster has passed, yet debate surrounding building safety best practice continues. Last year, the UK Government announced steps to further reform the building safety system with what it described as ‘the biggest changes in a generation’ to ensure the safety of residents in their homes. Within these new measures, mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage were announced in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11 meter...
A prestigious award for the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE: The NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) has presented the Wachtberg-based institute with the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence 2021' in recognition of its extensive efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation. cIMIC Award of Excellence On the occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2017, the CCOE in The Hague launched the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence'. Since then, th...
Non-aerial fireworks are permitted under state law for individuals to use on private property from June 24 - July 6, 2022. Fireworks are limited to private property with the owner's permission and prohibited on public property, including all public parks, public right-of-ways, and roads. Individuals using fireworks outside allowed dates are subject to a civil penalty of US$ 1,000. Fireworks Safety If users are planning to use consumer fireworks, follow these safety tips: ...
“Against a backdrop of increasing threat scenarios, it was high time after seven years for an INTERSCHUTZ to take place again in a physical, on-site format,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, the Chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board. He adds, “This trade fair was all about networking, developing ideas, discussing solutions and expanding international networks. As a result, INTERSCHUTZ is now more than just a product show – it is a shaper of sustainable security...
FIRST LOOK, the rescue products division of Agility Technologies (ATC), and FIRST LOOK European partner Vogt-CTE, are extremely pleased to announce the donation of their signature FL360 USAR1 Search and Rescue Camera systems to the @fire International Disaster Response Germany organization to enhance search and rescue capabilities. mobile-based, wireless 360° spherical imaging camera The FL360 Search Camera is the first mobile integrated, wireless 360° spherical imaging camera ever int...
Coatings supplier - Hempel launches Hempaprime CUI 275, a new coating to combat corrosion under insulation. With extremely short overcoating intervals and a wide temperature resistance, Hempaprime CUI 275 is designed to increase productivity and improve corrosion protection at energy generation and oil & gas facilities. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a major challenge for equipment operators in the process industries. In the US alone, repair and downtime caused by CUI is estimated to c...
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