Peru Fire Industry News

It is essential that volunteer fire departments are prepared to respond to hazardous materials incidents. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to over 433,000 hazardous materials calls in 2021. CHEMTREC HELP award The number of hazmat incidents occurring annually continues to increase, based on 10-year incident summary data from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which underscores the need for firefighters to be trained and...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has placed an order for 18 custom fire apparatus, including 17 Pierce fire trucks and one Frontline Communications mobile command vehicle. The new fire and emergency vehicles represent the first order in a $52 million fleet replacement initiative for the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to support sustainability and fleet operation and mechanics standardization initiatives....

Crews are working to dampen down the area and will remain at Cannich, near Inverness until the area is made safe. The burn area covers approximately fifteen square kilometers (approx. 1,500 hectares). At its height, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) mobilized nine appliances and a number of other resources to bring the fire under control. The emergency response included the use of helicopters to water bomb the affected area. Impacted on the rural community SFRS Group Commander - Nia...

A dramatic water rescue scenario saw a family being saved from the water while on a boating holiday. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) staged the scenario for Boat Safety Week, when they spoke about the importance of staying safe around water. urgent response The scenario saw a family taking a boating holiday on the canal at Standedge Tunnel, Waters Road, Marsden when their vessel set on fire. The family became overcome by smoke and some fell into the water. The situation ca...

Allegion UK, a pioneering manufacturer of door hardware solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed, user-focussed website - www.allegion.co.uk. Purpose built to offer the ultimate customer-friendly experience, and packed with a comprehensive collection of useful resources, Allegion’s new website will act as a central hub for its extensive family of brands sold in the UK and across the globe. Allegion UK’s full portfolio of brands The new website boasts an i...

A date that cannot be missed in the calendars of fire protection professionals is the renowned VdS-FireSafety Cologne, which will take place on the 6th and 7th of December, 2023.  International trade fair Due to the growing success of the event, the large, international trade fair will be held for the first time in the larger exhibition hall 10.1, which will accommodate even more exhibitors and live demonstrations than before.  In addition, trade show visitors will benefit from a va...

Over the past few months, one of the fire and security industry’s major talent solutions providers, Zitko Group, has made waves with remarkable achievements.  The company's dedication to innovation and technological prowess has earned them a finalist position for the 'Best use of Technology' category at the prestigious BSIA awards. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 21st June 2023. Client experience Furthermore, their commitment to providing an exceptional client...

As one of Ireland's most established providers of fire extinguishers, they often get questions on these essential pieces of fire safety. In commercial buildings, it's a legal requirement to have fire extinguishers available. Therefore it's understandable that clients have a variety of different questions. To make this information more accessible to clients and the curious, they have included some of the most common questions below. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced? Fire extingu...

A wildfire warning that has been in place since Friday, 26 May has been extended across many parts of Scotland until Monday, 5 June. The warning, which has been graded as ‘very high’ as the warm weather forecast continues, covers the majority of East, Central and Southern Scotland. The ongoing wildfire at Cannich near Inverness is entering its fourth day, after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was alerted on Sunday, 28 May at 12.46 pm. Firefighters had previously att...

ImageTrend, LLC. has been selected by Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services to provide integrated EMS and fire data management solutions for its 18 Fire Rescue Departments and Sunstar EMS. The county is currently working toward a full implementation with a scheduled go-live this Fall. ImageTrend Elite™ Rescue Once live, ImageTrend Elite™ Rescue will enable Pinellas County first responders to efficiently collect, manage and report data related to the approximately 250,0...

AGF Manufacturing, a global provider of fire protection solutions, is proud to introduce the updated 3011A InspectorsTest Valve, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for efficiency and innovation in the fire protection industry. This cutting-edge design features an integrated sight glass and relief valve drain access port to combine the best features from the 3011A and 3011ASG valves, plus the new 7000L Pressure Relief Valve. performance and reliability The 3011A InspectorsTe...

Security and fire safety specialist, Amthal is proud to announce that it can now offer extended accredited CPD seminars in visual surveillance systems and access control, alongside life safety. The carefully curated, accredited CPD seminars are designed to help professionals keep up-to-date with the latest technology and expectations for compliance with the latest standards, as well as improve their knowledge and skills. Amthal extends CPD Accredited Course Portfolio Essential for maintaining...

Join DetectorTesters at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023, which is taking place at Nottingham City Ground, in Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK), on the 20th June, 2023, in order to meet the team and discover more about the company’s latest products and technology! DetectorTesters are very excited to connect with fellow professionals and discuss the latest trends in fire protection and safety at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023 event. DetectorTesters to exhibit Testifire XTR2 DetectorTesters will...

Following a period of sustained business growth, JVT Equipamentos – one of Global Fire Equipment’s (GFE) distributors for South and Central America – has expanded its offices in Brazil and introduced a new technical training facility. JVT Equipamentos was established in 2014 by Thais Taraban and Marco Vieira. The company has been based out of its current office in Bahia in the northeast of Brazil since 2016, but due to continued sales growth in recent years, the company has no...

As China-Africa cooperation continues to progress and deepen, cooperation stories are continuously unfolding on the continent of Africa, and Chinese engineering machinery is also showcasing its capabilities in African infrastructure projects. Recently, on the Rosso Bridge project in West Africa, ZOOMLION’s full-rotary drilling rig efficiently and reliably completed the piling task, helping the construction of the bridge foundation to steadily advance. The high-quality products and service...

Recently, the opening ceremony of the Khon Kaen 6S Store of ZOOMLION Thailand was successfully held. This event was led by ZOOMLION Thailand and held in cooperation with such product lines as the earthmoving machinery product line and the agricultural machinery product line.  It marks another milestone for the localization efforts of ZOOMLION Thailand. ZOOMLION Thailand On the day of the opening ceremony, more than 200 customers from agricultural companies, construction contractors, road...

At this time of year, there is still a build-up of dead grass and heather left over from last year which can dry very quickly as temperatures increase and pose a heightened risk of fire. People who live, work, or visit rural areas are being urged to exercise caution over the next few days. The very high warning – released in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) – remains in place until Monday, 29 May, 2023. This covers East, Central, and Southern Scotland. High intens...

The UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge is held every year in The Solent and is open to other emergency services with entries from police, ambulance crews and the RNLI. The competition promotes problem-solving skills, teamwork and fitness and is an event that the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has entered for several years. This year the challenge celebrated its 20th anniversary and saw participants battling with showers and strong winds. The event, which took place from May...

Following the lifting of all external and internal restrictions, Nittan is pleased to announce official 'Manufacturer accredited product training sessions' will resume on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. The first dates and subject matter are: 4th of July - Evolution device overview, Evolution 1 control panel overview, and Evolution 1 cause and effects programming. 5th of July - EVO+ multi-loop control panel overview. Installation and diagnostics, EVO+ cause and effects prog...

FIREX International 2023 was a huge show for the DetectorTesters team, as they officially introduced Testifire XTR2 to the market. The first of their connected solutions, Testifire XTR2 not only offers functional testing of smoke and heat detectors - it also delivers on reporting, with the result of each detector tested automatically recorded and presented in a report at the end of the test job. Testifire XTR2 exhibited at FIREX International 2023 Testifire XTR2 proved a real hit at FIREX Int...

Representatives from Esh Construction, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and local primary schools have taken part in a steel signing event to mark the completion of the first phase of work on the state-of-the-art Hebburn Tri-Station. Steven Bewick, Station Manager for Hebburn Community Fire Station, Louise Norris, Locality Manager at North East Ambulance Service, and Neil Hall, Chief Inspector at Northumbria Police, joined Esh Cons...

ZOOMLION Turkey has recently opened an outlet in Anatolia, marking a further leap forward for ZOOMLION to ‘go global’ and also showing ZOOMLION’s confidence in deepening and expanding the international market. Aurora Green once again shines on Turkey. On the day of the opening ceremony, many customers were invited to attend the event. The scene was crowded and lively. In addition to the signing ceremony, ZOOMLION awarded honorary medals to customers who purchased equipment in...

Following the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg have also opted for vehicles from the ‘Efficient Technology’ model series of Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer is very successful in Germany with its ET series these days. Currently, the group firefighting vehicles for disaster relief (LF 20 KatS) are being delivered, which the Federal Ministry of the Interior ordered at the end of 2021, on behalf of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster A...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The gathering welcomes all who desire to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on September 11, 2001. All proceeds were collected to support the National Fallen Fire...

IFSEC is excited to announce that in 2024 the UK’s pioneering security exhibition will feature a new conference dedicated to the fast-changing world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. In partnership with the global research and consultancy leader, Omdia, the conference will run at IFSEC 2024 in London’s ExCeL Gallery Rooms, away from the exhibition floor. trends and innovations The conference will give delegates an opportunity to look back...

On the 3rd of April 2023, ARA Fire acquired Sicada Fire & Safety (Sicada). This acquisition has helped ARA Fire establish a national footprint for the mobile fire suppression business. Sicada is located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, South-eastern Queensland, and Central Queensland. Combining Sicada with Fire Suppression Services in Western Australia and Sheridan Fire Solutions in Queensland, two other companies recently acquired by ARA, provides ARA Fire with a strong national fo...

Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator as the stricter regime to protect residents begins. Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Building Safety Act 2022 All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or fac...

They rumble and roll down City streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes, but how much do users know about the vehicles and machines operated by the City of Victoria’s public works department? In honor of 2023 National Public Works Week, the City is releasing its second round of limited-edition fleet trading cards. five new cards Supplementing the popular trading card pilot project, five new cards highlight the lifters, diggers, movers, and trimmers that help the City’s public works staf...

A West Midlands mum has thanked Birmingham City Council for ensuring that a ‘life-saving’ sprinkler system had been installed in her tenth-floor flat, when a fire caused by an electric bike cut off her family’s only escape route out of the building. Even though 25 firefighters were mobilized and at the scene within three minutes – the sprinkler system had already brought the fire under control. Had they not been fitted, the outcome would have been very different. Import...