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FDIC International 2019 was one of the most exciting shows in recent years, thanks to the debut of the HURST Jaws of Life® eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tool (EWXT) - the industry’s first battery-powered watertight rescue tool. They had a great time demoing the S 788EWXT and SP 555EWXT with the tools submerged in 75-gallon water tanks at the booth. Fast-forward just a few weeks, and the tools were still underwater. But this time, they were in the water with them. HURST Jaws of...
Edwards is pleased to introduce EST4, an advanced networked fire alarm and emergency communications platform that builds on a strong legacy of life safety innovation and raises the bar even higher. Edwards is also highlighting its next-generation smoke detection and notification products at NFPA Conference & Expo in San Antonio, Texas, June 17-20. Edwards is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, secur...
Euralarm co-signed a letter of 27 organizations active in the field of fire security to Commissioner Moedas. Following the recommendations from the International Association for Fire Safety Science, the organizations call for more resources dedicated to EU fire safety research in Horizon Europe. Stakeholders from civil society, industry, fire testing laboratories, firefighters, academia and others unite on a clear and ambitious vision for the future of EU fire safety research. Such a united vis...
A large stack fire, that was started deliberately, has had crews at the scene tackling it since the early hours of the morning, preventing them from being available to attend to other emergencies. The fire, on Blackmoor Drove near Mepal, started at 2.15 am on Thursday (6th June 2019) and involves around 2,500 tonnes of straw. One crew from Chatteris initially attended and found a fire involving two large stacks of bailed straw well alight that was spreading to a third stack. Firefighters worke...
FDIC International 2019 was one of the most exciting shows in recent years, thanks to the debut of the HURST Jaws of Life’s eDRAULIC watertight extrication tool (EWXT) line, the industry’s first battery-powered watertight rescue tool. HURST Jaws of Life had a great time demonstrating the S 788EWXT and SP 555EWXT, with the tools submerged in 75-gallon water tanks, at the company’s booth at FDIC International 2019 exhibition. Fast-forward just a few weeks and the tools were stil...
Emergency Reporting® (ER), the pioneer in cloud-based reporting and records management software for Fire and EMS agencies, is excited to welcome new customer, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Fire and Rescue Services (MD). Emergency Reporting’s Fire and EMS package will be utilized by the NIH Division of Fire and Rescue Services on the Ultra Secure hosting platform to provide fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and specialized rescue services. Records man...
ISSEE is proud to declare its commitment to the corporate sustainability initiative, the UN Global Compact. This initiative encourages companies to consider the impact their operations have on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and calls on them to take action that will have a positive impact on society. By actively making the commitment to working with sustainability in mind, businesses can be part of a culture that takes shared responsibility for achieving a better world....
Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) was formed in late 2018 with the aim to reduce market fragmentation and friction across the physical and cloud-based security markets. Founding members of the Open Security & Safety Alliance include Bosch Building Technologies, Hanwha Techwin, Milestone Systems, Pelco, and VIVOTEK Inc. These technology solutions and security companies recognize the need to align, collaborate and gather others, in order to progress and truly capitalize on the potent...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has delivered seven pumpers built on the Pierce Saber custom chassis mounted with Canadian company MAXIMETAL’s firefighting body configuration. The “MaxiSaber” apparatus represents the first seven of the 35 awarded pumper trucks to be built and delivered to the City of Montreal Fire Department over the next five years. Since instituting an agreement in 2015 with...
Global safety products manufacturer and service provider, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has won a contract to supply CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, with personal protective equipment (PPE) and servicing for approximately 16,000 passengers annually flying to and from the company’s platforms in the North Sea. VIKING has already begun providing helicopter carry-on safe equipment, survival suits, lifejackets, armbands and helicopter transit bags for...
A health and safety committee can play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal working conditions on the job. The committee acts as a platform for the workers and management teams to work together in identifying and evaluating potential hazards at the workplace and coming up with solutions by working together. It is equally important to have members of this committee from every department or facility to ensure multiple points of view, recognize safety concerns in every facility, and have a ripple ef...
3M announced it has received a binding offer from Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to purchase 3M’s gas and flame detection business for $230 million, subject to closing and other adjustments. Teledyne is a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. The gas and flame detection business is part of 3M’s Personal Safety Division. The business is a provider of fixed and portable gas and...
When HURST Jaws of Life® began planning its support of a local American Cancer Society event, it quickly found a way to ride the wave of excitement surrounding the company’s recent launch of its eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tool (EWXT) line of rescue tools that can be used underwater. The solution? Adding a little H2O to its sponsorship of the Relay for Life of Cleveland County. The team from HURST, which is headquartered in the picturesque town of Shelby,...
A prison in the south of England with an operating capacity of 690 prisoners is currently being comprehensively renovated as part of a five-year construction work program. Work has already been completed and includes changes in the health sector, a new electrical system, a new visitor complex and the modernization of the fire protection concept. Firefighting system AQUASYS developed an optimized firefighting system for prison cells and common security areas. This system must ensure efficient c...
FIREX International, 18-20 June, 2019, at ExCel London will feature 25-plus hours of seminars and panel discussions along with an exhibition of 130-plus manufacturers showcasing products for fire safety. A Sprinkler and Suppression Presentation Area will highlight the important category. Also, for the fourth year, the International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference will take place alongside FIREX International. There will be 18,000 fire prevention and protection professionals from over 70 c...
More firemen die of suicide each year than are killed in the line of duty. For example, in 2017, at least 103 firefighters and/or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers in the United States committed suicide, but only 93 firefighters died in the line of duty. Mental Health Disorder Effects The grim statistic is a wakeup call to the tragic effects of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide on firefighters and EMS workers. Between 14.6 and 22% of firefighters experience P...
Every year, about 10,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired, and waste consumer fireworks. In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $100 million in direct property damage. Many U.S. cities are seeing a surge in consumer fireworks usage by the public in 2020. Consumer fireworks Consumer fireworks are defined as any small firework device designed to produce visible effects by combustion and...
Low-expansion foam generators operate with a pre–mix feed. The foam nozzle converts the supply pressure into speed with the air suction function, which vigorously agitates to produce the foam sprayed from a distance. Low-expansion foam generators The foam nozzles are available in two versions, a self-suction version of the emulsifier, which involves transporting the emulsifier can with the nozzle, and the non-self-suction version where the premixing is carried out using a proportioner ge...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a global presence in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Nish Vartanian, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Stifel 2019 Cross Sector Insight Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET. A real-time audio and slid...
Following the recent acquisition of Norwegian lifeboat builder, Norsafe by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, the two companies are joining forces at Nor-Shipping 2019 to showcase their complete safety solution. For decades, the name “Norsafe” has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative lifeboat design and craftsmanship. Acknowledging this legacy as well as looking forward to a new and exciting future as part of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, all of Norsafe’s boat and da...
When the warmer weather arrives, the first thing most of us get excited about is a BBQ. The longer days, lighter evenings, and summer holidays mean it’s the perfect time to get the BBQ sizzling. If one wants to prevent the event of a fire, it is important to take extra care when cooking with a BBQ One can have a BBQ almost anywhere these days now, maybe at home with the family or maybe a disposable BBQ on the beach with friends. No matter where it is enjoyed the most, behind the sausages...
Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer, recently delivered two customized pumpers to the Forks Fire Department, stationed in the town of Cheektowaga, New York. Both apparatus received a welcomed arrival after a 900-mile journey from Toyne’s production floor in Breda, Iowa, to their new home along the Great Lakes. Equipped with Toyne Pumpers, the fire department can continue its commitment to providing the best emergency services for residents. Pumper Specifications Constructed with m...
As a 24/7 service provider of fire protection and life safety systems, International Fire Protection genuinely cares about the life safety of the people in the local communities. They take corporate social responsibility seriously by actively partnering with municipal fire departments to host fire safety demonstrations. Working With Local Fire Departments International Fire Protection has a location in Ridgeland, Mississippi that provides fire protection services to customers in the surroundi...
With the continued growth and success of the Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) conferences at FDIC International in Indianapolis, the organization has found that it would be a benefit for members, attendees, and supporters to host a one-day conference each year. This one-day conference will continue to be collocated with FDIC International in Indianapolis. The plan is to host a networking event on Sunday and the opening ceremony on Monday morning followed by an outstanding line up of class offeri...
Fire engines and other emergency vehicles can also meet the requirements of the Euro VI emissions standard. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), existing exemptions that still allow EU standard V for such vehicles will no longer be necessary in the future. Extensive experience from the fire departments in Berlin, Hamburg and Hanover has shown that there are no significant performance restrictions in driving and operational operations, said...
Yorkshire Ambulance Service has ordered 650 Pacific rescue helmets for use by ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents - the largest order ever received by suppliers Vimpex from one single Ambulance Trust. Since 2008, it has been realized by ambulance services that use of professional safety helmets rather than hard-hat style products mitigate the risk of injury to workers operating in potentially dangerous environments. professional rescue he...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Finley Fire Equipment, the exclusive Pierce dealer for Ohio, Kentucky, and part of West Virginia, has secured a location for development of the company’s largest service center in Ohio. The Western Ohio Service Center is located off of I-75 at 11600 County Road 99 in Findlay, Ohio, with a planned opening in August 2019. In addition to preventive maintenance and major repair work for apparatus, including...
Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, is to launch the Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel at this year’s Firex, with new functionality, improved displays and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a fire incident. Building on hundreds of thousands Sigma XT sales in nearly 70 countries, the Sigma ZXT provides controls and indications for a single-area extinguishing release system, enabling targeted extinguishing that limits damage and re...
The new EN Grade 3-compliant Tyco DSC PowerSeries Pro intrusion security alarm system provides a feature-rich intrusion detection solution for commercial properties of any size, from small shops to large office buildings, factories, healthcare facilities and educational campuses. electronic security solution The PowerSeries Pro completes the JCI intrusion product portfolio with integrators now able to single-source a complete electronic security solution for commercial installations from Johns...
Every year in Germany, an average of 20 people die and around 150 are injured in fires in social facilities. Jörg Wilms-Vahrenhorst from the Federal Association of Technical Fire Protection pointed this out on Tuesday, at the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Ulm. He referred to statistics from the German Patient Protection Foundation. The risk of loss of life in a fire for nursing home residents is around five times highe...
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