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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) partnered with The Prince’s Trust to deliver the Get Started with Boxing program aimed at 16 to 30-year-olds not in employment, education or training. The Get Started Programs are part of an ongoing partnership between WYFRS and The Prince’s Trust. Each one sees young people spend a week developing the confidence and key skills they need to make the next positive steps in their lives. The most recent week of activities took p...
FirePro participated with its global team of distributors in the 24th edition of Intersec in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event - Intersec 2023 was held between the 17th and 19th of January 2023, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, spanning more than 48,000 square meters over nine halls. Intersec Intersec is one of the most important trade fairs for Security, Safety, and Fire Protection services and products in the UAE and worldwide. This year, the event wel...
To ensure the best fire safety at home, it’s essential to have at least some basic fire safety equipment. Fire alarms, some firefighting apparatus, and escape ladders are a must. However, it is equally important to be aware of, and attend to, any potential fire-related dangers. This article takes a quick look at some of the most common fire safety hazards to keep an eye out for at home. They include: Cooking Equipment Cooking appliances are by far the biggest source of domestic fire...
Fire safety precautions are essential for any living situation. However, installing extensive emergency features can be off-putting, or expensive to procure all at once. This article takes a look at the five most essential fire safety equipment that every home should have installed, in order to facilitate at least a good and basic level of safeguarding of the property. To be adequately prepared in case the worst should happen, be sure to have at least these fire protection features installed in...
Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) spoke to students at colleges and universities across the county and gave them a chance to take part in a quiz focused on road and fire safety. The winner was University of Huddersfield student Fengyn Zai. In total 4,388 students entered the competition which looked at various safety messages, from wearing a seat belt to being careful around quiet electric vehicles and scooters. Matter of water safety The quiz highlighted the importanc...
Legislation for lone workers in Canada ensures employers adhere to specific safety measures to keep their employees working alone safe. Though provincial regulations may vary, a few common principles apply. This includes implementing an effective system of communication for the specific lone worker situation. Canada’s cellular network According to data from WhistleOut, Canada’s cellular network provides coverage for less than 30% of the country. How can companies ensure the...
WAGNER Group GmbH is one of this year's top innovators and has been awarded the TOP 100 Seal 2023 for its innovation work. The quality seal, which is awarded every year on behalf of compamedia GmbH, honors the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. At the official award ceremony in June 2023, the companies will be honored in person by science journalist and mentor of the competition, Ranga Yogeshwar. Promoting top management The TOP 100 seal is the only independent, scientific awa...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that the 2023 Training Summit will feature tracks focusing both on first responder health and safety topics as well as volunteer recruitment and retention. Training Summit venue Taking place June 23-24 in Oklahoma City, OK, this signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. This expanded Training Summit incorporates th...
A new super-compact single gang PSU 12/24V has been added to the Vimpex Identifire Range capable of supplying either 12 or 24 V dc and is suitable for a wide range of applications across the fire, security, and control sectors. Combined with the Vimpex Identifire relay range, which includes the recently released Wide Voltage Relay, the unit can be deployed in higher current and mains voltage applications. Mini Switch Mode Power Supply The Mini Switch Mode Power Supply shares the same look...
A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by fire safety experts. Wireless emergency and evacuation system solutions provider, Ramtech, and North American distribution partner, Space Age Electronics, have praised the San Francisco Fire Department following its decision to inclu...
Joining existing inpatient services from The University of Kansas Hospital and its Prairie Ridge Campus, the purpose-designed Strawberry Hill campus serves as a facility for short-term inpatient mental and behavioral healthcare in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Since opening in October 2019, the facility has provided much-needed mental health services for immediate help in crisis situations (where someone could cause harm to themselves or other people very soon) and elevated public awarenes...
Galvin Engineering was an important member of a project team that delivered an expansion of the Dillwynia Correctional Centre for NSW Corrective Services. The project increased the capacity of the Centre to 531 beds, making it Australia’s largest women’s prison. Galvin Engineering helped design and install a water management system and specialized correctional tapware products to deliver a safe environment that supports women’s well-being and rehabilitation. Large, complex...
Galvin Engineering, a renowned partner for specialized water solutions for a healthier environment, is an accredited provider of formal CPD points. All their presentations have been assessed by AIS to comply with the requirements of formal CPDs for delivery to registered architects in all states and territories in Australia. Galvin Engineering’s suite of seminars consists of the following presentations: Best Practice Bathroom Specification for Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Faciliti...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that lead is a cumulative toxicant that can result in adverse health effects. In severe cases, anaemia, seizures, coma, or death may occur. Lead is considered particularly harmful to young children and it is estimated to have contributed to 540,000 deaths worldwide in 2016. There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe. This has resulted in lead being restricted or banned from use in some products that could enable the direct ingesti...
Galvin Engineering is turning 90! Who would have thought back in 1930, that a small Perth foundry business would not only stand the test of time but would prosper and evolve into an internationally operating Australian company? specialized commercial tapware The company has been through some turbulent times over the years, but in true blue Oz fashion, the Galvin family has continuously readjusted and taken any challenges head-on. Like the time in the 1940s, when Roy Galvin jumped into his scho...
Hand hygiene is an important part of any infection control program to reduce the risk of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), By minimizing cross-contamination that can occur through touching of door handles, taps, and other everyday items germs can be effectively stopped simply and easily. In the quest to provide solutions for better health and safer communities, Galvin is proud to offer a new range of handles with germ protection: anti-microbial germ-shield® handle range T...
With the recent bushfires sweeping across & devasting Queensland & New South Wales, the team at Galvin Engineering wants to help Rural Fire Services by donating US$ 5 from the sale of each Fire Hose Reel. Purchase a Galvin Engineering Fire Hose Reel from our online shop and we will donate US$ 5 from the sale of each reel to the Rural Fire Services in both Queensland & New South Wales. The donations will be split evenly across these two regions to help in replenishing supplies and co...
Wash and dry hands in as little as 30 seconds with the Wallgate Thrii hand wash dryer. This next-generation all-in-one hand wash dryer uses less than 0.3 liters of water per cycle and less than 0.02kWh of electrical power per cycle. With a projected lifespan of 25+ years, the Thrii is the optimal solution for users' peace of mind. Available with solid surface or stainless steel fascias. It is exclusively sold through Galvin Engineering for the Australasian market.
Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, announces that it has acquired Thermocable (Flexible Elements) Ltd (Thermocable) for its Safety sector fire detection company, Apollo Fire Detectors Limited (Apollo). Thermocable is based in Bradford, UK, and is a developer and manufacturer of Linear Heat Detectors (LHDs). LHDs are temperature sensitive cables, installed in areas at risk of overheating and fire, which trigger an alert when they detect a change of temperature. Thermoc...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that the 2023 NVFC Training Summit will feature tracks focusing both on first responder health and safety topics, as well as volunteer recruitment and retention. Taking place from June 23 to June 24, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK), USA, this signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Expanded NVFC Training Sum...
The Sara Kulturhus is a state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel in Skellefteå, Sweden. It is home to the city library, a museum and art gallery, and a theatre that stages 450 performances a year. Reduces carbon emissions Standing 75m tall, the 20-story timber building is one of the world’s tallest wooden structures and is an international showcase for sustainable design and construction, with 100 percent of its electricity coming from renewable sources, including hydro and...
Fire-Dex, the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders in the country, is donating nearly 15,000 nonsurgical AAMI Level 3 isolation gowns to the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) which will in turn distribute the garments to fire departments and EMS services statewide. As the ideal safety wear for medical calls and contamination events, the gowns provide enhanced protection against biological and environmental hazards. They can also be laundered and reused, unlike many othe...
The Swedish safe-tech company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). With its 5700+ professional climbing and ski guides and over 226,000 guided experiences annually, AMGA makes a perfect addition to twICEme's rapidly growing community of rescuers and mountain guides. Attitude and safety awareness It is in collaboration and consultation with overarching organizations such as AMGA that Twiceme is growing its network of informe...
A Sheffield apartment block has had a prohibition notice lifted, after work to address serious fire safety concerns was completed. Fire safety inspecting officers from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue served a prohibition notice on Wicker Riverside in December because previously identified issues with the building had not been resolved. Fire safety inspecting officers The notice had been due to come into force on 31 January- but work undertaken by the responsible persons to address the issue...
Nullifire's team will be attending the Fire Safety Event 2023 – the largest gathering of UK fire safety suppliers. The UK’s number one fire safety event will be held in the NEC, Birmingham from 25th to 27th April 2023, providing expertise and guidance across a wide range of areas relating to fire protection. Specifiers, contractors, fire safety engineers, consultants, and end users will find Nullifire at stand number - 3a/H15 near the ASFP pavilion and the Passive Fire Conference zo...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has been shortlisted for two awards in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Best Practice Awards. The Awards, supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, recognize, reward and promote best practices among trade associations in the UK. Awards range across 17 categories under the three thematic areas of Engage, Improve, and Lead. Membership Engagement Award The ASFP is delighted to have made the sho...
The team at Galvin Engineering is excited to announce that it has recently been appointed the exclusive Australasian distributor for Wallgate Ltd. The agreement means Galvin Engineering can sell and service the awesome range of Wallgate Ltd products to customers throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the South Pacific Islands. design and manufacture solutions Headquartered in the UK with distributors across Europe, Northern America, Asia, and South Africa, Wallgate has...
Galvin Engineering are proud to be associated and partner with Wallgate, who are exhibiting at the Design in Mental Health event to focus on the design of mental health facilities with a clear focus on creating calm therapeutic environments for the benefit of patients and staff alike. Both conference and exhibition are well attended by NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, alongside architects and contractors who design and build the facilities that they manage every day. Wallgate has be...
Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Timeflow shower valves and Safe-Cell® Vandal Resistant Shower Rose, as part of the Stoddart Outdoor Beach Shower units, have been supplied to local councils across Australia. Utilized by some of Australia’s biggest stainless-steel manufactures, the Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware range is their first choice for reliable, vandal-resistant tapware and valves. Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware The Galvin Engi...
The City of Gold Coast Council relies upon the Ezy-Push Push Button taps because of its dependability in unforgiving marine environments. Installed in some of Australia’s most difficult conditions, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is a reliable choice for instant self-closing tapware. Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range Designed primarily to conserve water and energy, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is ideal for public am...
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