Pakistan Fire Industry News

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Candice McDonald will join the staff as deputy chief executive officer. In this role, she will assist CEO Sarah Lee in managing the internal operations of the NVFC, including grants oversight, budget development, organizational planning, and more.   “We are very excited for Dr. Candice McDonald to join the NVFC as a key part of our staff leadership team,” said Lee. “Candice brings a myriad of...

MSA Safety, Inc., the global pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of sophisticated safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures announces the launch of the MSA Bacharach® MGS-401 Entrance Monitor. MGS-401 Entrance Monitor The MGS-401 improves facility safety by displaying gas concentration levels outside the monitored area. This entrance monitor provides clear audible and visual alarms with a perimeter strobe, enabling compliance with IIAR, ASHRA...

Alongside the Fire Safety Act, the UK government has now committed to Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and a raft of new measures that are designed to ensure a full response to the Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations. The launch, coming at the same time as the commencement of the Fire Safety Act 2021, is described as ‘the most comprehensive plans for fire reform in decades’. The plans will be set out in the UK government’s Fire Reform white paper, in order to strength...

SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present the SMASH X4, a Fire Control System with an x4 magnifying optic scope, at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. Detection, recognition & identification SMASH X4 combines an x4 magnifying optic scope with SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH unique fire control capabilities, thus providing extended detection, recognition & identificati...

The National Foam Fire Protection Engineering Seminar is the only one of its kind conducted anywhere. As a participant, the user will be among a select group of practicing engineers and technical personnel who will be able to earn a certificate of completion this year. The instruction is concentrated and intense, and class size is limited. Why attend this seminar? 20-hour class certificate awarded upon conclusion of the seminar. Live demonstrations of fluorine-free foam systems. Discuss...

Fire crews used an aerial platform to bring a distressed tawny owl to safety after it had become stuck in overhead phone lines. West Yorkshire Fire Service control center received a call at 06:15 after noisy crows had raised the alarm to residents. Rescuing the owl Station Manager - Ronnie Goldwater attended the scene followed by animal rehabilitation volunteer Vikki Clarke, who took the bird to a specialist vet and left it in rehab. Mr. Goldwater said, "It was so distressed and flapping...

Possibly the most common question asked. The simple answer is quite probably, yes. Every property (excluding a single occupancy domestic home) from an HMO to a block of flats, care home, nursery, school, community center, warehouse, hotel the list goes on MUST by law, have a “regular” fire risk assessment completed.  Fire risk assessment Under the “Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005” it is law that "The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient...

A safety warning on the use of lithium-ion batteries is being issued by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) following several battery related fires this month. A safety warning on the use of lithium-ion batteries is being issued by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) following several battery related fires this month. Lithium-ion batteries, or li-ion batteries (sometimes called LIBs) are commonly found in many items including mobile phones, laptops, e-bikes, hover boards, vaping devices and sco...

When it comes to the correct selection of fixed fire-fighting suppression systems, there are many external influences that can affect the correct specification of fire suppression for the protection against fire of many buildings. By far the two biggest influences are cost and space, when the decision should be based on hazard, risk, effectiveness, longevity of water supply, fire strategy, third-party approvals, standards, research & testing, proven track records, and insurability. Fixed f...

Avon Protection will showcase its full range of integrated personal protection solutions at Eurosatory 2022, including full-face respirators, ballistic helmets, escape hoods, SCBA systems, modular PAPR units, underwater equipment, and CBRN protective equipment. There, the Group will demonstrate its position as a world-renowned company in CBRN protection, with its respiratory technology solutions that are designed to meet the modern threat environment and enhance the capability of the tactical m...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the UK’s trade association for passive fire protection, will be showcasing its range of training courses, guidance documents, and membership services on stand 3A/H30 at the Fire Safety Event at Birmingham NEC from 5-7 April. Their experts will be on hand to answer all the passive fire protection queries, discuss the latest regulatory requirements, and to explain how their training courses can help to demonstrate competency. Fire prot...

FIREX International 2022 was bustling with visitors, glad to be back networking, demonstrating new technologies, and sharing ideas. Education was high on the agenda across the three days at London’s Excel, with various live seminars and panel discussion sessions held throughout the show. Fire Education Seminars covered topics ranging from social sustainability to safety leadership, while the Fire Protection Association (FPA) InfoZone hosted sessions on sprinklers in schools, the safety...

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service welcomes the commencement of the Fire Safety Act in England and Wales, and the Fire Safety Regulations in England, as important steps forward in improving fire safety. responsible persons The service is also urging responsible persons (RPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings to prepare for legislation that will commence in January 2023. The Act clarifies that RPs for multi-occupied residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fir...

In association with a building’s built-in passive fire resisting features, residential sprinkler systems have been demonstrated to be very effective at protecting lives from fire, both of the occupants and those attending. Their use has typically been prevalent where normal safety measures might be considered insufficient to assure the safety of occupants either due to their own special needs, or due to the specific challenges of the building such as its height, layout, or remoteness from...

Trends in garments and protective gear for firefighters are evolving to address the changing needs of the fire service. Garments worn by firefighters must be comfortable and allow an adequate range of motion. They must protect first responders from hazards such as heat and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Fire service clothing must be durable to withstand long-term usage in hostile environments. “It’s personal for everyone in the industry,” says Oliver Spoecker, Director, W...

Ekho, the newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution from Hochiki, a global life safety manufacturer, has been installed in six blocks of apartment buildings in the North London borough to help improve fire detection. Radio networking technology EN54-25 approved and RED compliant, Ekho uses the latest in radio networking technology and provides a robust ‘always on’ network of devices which automatically adapt to changing environmental conditions. It was this innovative design...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is open for the tenth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department the climb will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The event is open to everyone who wishes to honor and recognize the 343 firefighters lost on September 11, 2001. 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks All funds raised will directly benefit the Nat...

A fire that engulfed six buses at a Hertfordshire town center transport depot has been linked to an electric bus catching fire while charging. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) arrived in the afternoon on Sunday, 22 May, 2022, where a local resident described the scene, saying: "I just heard an unbelievable noise that sounded like a jet and when I looked out my window, one of the buses exploded in a ball of flames." Causing further damage The smoke from the blaze was so heavy that...

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) President, Chief Joe Kroboth has released a message stating - Fellow members, for several years the association and individual members benefited from a relationship with the PA Fireman Magazine. The magazine has covered CVVFA’s events, published their articles, and informed readers about the association’s activities. With the steady long-term growth of the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, there is a need to provide...

The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) People Programme has launched four new tools, in order to support fire and rescue services in the selection, recruitment, nurturing and growth of diverse talent. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Hub, Recruitment Hub, Talent Management Toolkit and Coaching and Mentoring Portal are the culmination of months of hard work, by National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) project teams and colleagues from across the fire and rescue sector. Each tool champi...

With a wealth of ideas, companies are constantly developing new, interesting services and products in the area of emergency response. At INTERSCHUTZ, young startups will be presenting themselves at a large joint booth (Hall 16/F48) from June 20 to 25. Whether in everyday use or in disasters: The work of fire departments and rescue services is mentally demanding. The helpers have to deal with a lot. In the most diverse areas of life, they experience conflict situations that often bring them to t...

Three municipal fire brigades in Norway have recently signed agreements with Bronto Skylift regarding future deliveries of new Bronto aerial rescue platforms. The Bronto F42RLXER aerials will be delivered to the Levanger Brann og Redning and Stjørdal brann- og redningstjeneste fire brigades in the county of Trøndelag, and a new generation F32TLK aerial will be delivered to Follo Brannvesen to serve the municipalities of Enebakk, Frogn, Nesodden, Nordre Follo and Ås. All thre...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced the sale of the 300th Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration, purchased by the Austin Fire Department, in Texas, USA, through authorized dealer – Siddons Martin Emergency Group. Since its introduction in 2018 and following the 200th sale, just one year ago, this aerial configuration has proven to offer an unmatched combination of maneuverability, operability, and serviceability in t...

Zitko is delighted to welcome Eagle Eye Networks, the world’s major smart video surveillance company, to the Zitko Talent program. It gives trainees insider access to Eagle Eye Networks' renowned product training and technology workshops, covering key digital concepts, such as CCTV systems integration and networking, video analytics and AI, and the deployment of cloud/VSaaS solutions. From the conversations with employers, they know this is good news. Many have large numbers of experience...

As excitement for the extra bank holiday builds, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued important advice to ensure everyone enjoys the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee safely. six steps to safety These six steps to safety will help ensure a royally good four-day weekend in commemoration of Her Majesty’s 70-year reign. 1) Do not use sky lanterns (also known as Chinese lanterns) due to the fire hazards and risks they pose to property, crops, animals, and the environment. They are...

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is making final preparations for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend celebrations, to be held at Halifax Piece Hall, where crews will take part in an Emergency Services Day. emergency vehicles Firefighters from Rastrick, Halifax, Todmorden, and Bradford will be showcasing a fire engine, boat, and wildfire vehicle, while Fire Prevention staff will be on hand to share safety advice. There will also be other emergency vehicles on show, including a...

Qurlfire had a successful three days at FIREX International at ExCel, London between 17 to 19 May. After the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham last month, FIREX has been the second event we have exhibited at since before the global pandemic.  Quelfire has been supporting FIREX with its presence since 2017, but the pandemic meant that the event had to be postponed for a couple of years so, they are looking forward to returning to ExCel, London to meet with existing and new customer...

The government is facing criticism from across the fire safety sector, as well as from campaign groups and bereaved relatives of the Grenfell Tower residents, having previously promised to implement the inquiry’s recommendations in full.  The Home Office published a consultation document that outlined its reasoning, stating that they believe it is not "proportionate" to follow the recommendations and will continue to place its faith in "stay put" advice in most buildings. PEEPs in h...

The East of England Ambulance Service Charity has secured a grant of more than £116,000 for an innovative approach to help patients get the help they need. The charity won the funds from NHS Charities Together for developing a way to signpost patients with ‘unmet needs’ to wider community support pathways. The funds have been awarded thanks to the Ambulance Grants Programme which was launched by NHS Charities Together in March 2021 in recognition of the vital work that am...

There’s no doubt the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act are driving major improvements in the construction industry’s quality and approval processes. Although the initial focus of the legislation is on high-rise residential buildings, it’s predicted to be rolled out across the entire sector soon, tightening fire safety regulations in hospitals, hotels, and commercial offices and we await the rafts of secondary legislation that will really redefine the regulatory landscape....