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Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

As the region’s 999 health advisors take calls for people in an emergency, life-threatening situations, local celebrities joined Show Racism the Red Card and North East Ambulance Service to turn the ambulance headquarters in Newcastle RED as a commitment to stamp out racism. Sunderland football legend, Kevin Ball, star of Emmerdale, Billy Elliot, and Byker Grove Charlie Hardwick, and Newcastle United Women’s Team’s Charlotte Potts were among the famous faces joining Ged Grebby...

Responding to the inspectorate spotlight report on culture in the fire and rescue service, the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has stated his commitment and determination to work with all fire and rescue services to deliver an open, inclusive, and welcoming culture for all. He is clear that this is his number one priority. Following His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report into values and culture, NFCC Chair - Mark Harding...

Victoria Mayor - Marianne Alto has released the following statement in response to the 2023 federal budget: "The federal budget includes measures that will safeguard and improve the livability and sustainability of Victoria. The budget commitments to help cities fight climate change, build affordable housing, and protect our communities from natural disasters are especially notable. But rapid implementation of those commitments, in close collaboration with municipal governments, is essential."...

FirePro, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems, has joined Halma. Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies. Named one of Britain's most admired companies, Halma group of around 45 companies provides innovative products and services that help solve many of the key problems facing the world. It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed o...

  A renewed call to action to improve culture and end misogyny, racism, bullying, and harassment across UK fire and rescue services underpinned by an action plan has been announced, following the culmination of a two-day National Fire Chiefs Council event on culture and inclusion. culture and inclusion With every UK Fire and Rescue Service represented, there was a unanimous commitment to improving culture and inclusion across fire and rescue services, with the publication of a clear...

To help everyone get where they are going safely, the City of Victoria is reducing speed limits on all local streets from 50 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour. Slower speeds help reduce the frequency and severity of crashes and contribute to quieter, more livable neighborhoods. 30 km/h signs New 30 km/h signs will be added to local streets as the bylaw takes effect over an approximately two-year period, starting in the Hillside Quadra neighborhood this spring. The lower speed limi...

RealWear, the pioneer of assisted reality wearable solutions for frontline industrial professionals, has launched three new products to advance its drive to become the de facto productivity platform for frontline professionals and its partners. Products  The new products include:  RealWear App Marketplace  RealWear App Marketplace is the new destination to discover powerful applications for frontline professionals using RealWear devices. Customers can quickly discover pur...

The fire risks associated with multi-occupied residential buildings remain high on the sector’s agenda, and the latest wave of fire safety reforms can help address key concerns, says Karen Trigg of Allegion UK. raising fire safety standards In recent years, high-rise and high-risk building environments have been the subject of much industry focus.  Where Grenfell was a catalyst for change, the incremental introduction of new reforms (such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Build...

The North East’s largest fire and rescue service have given their communities the gift of life – by donating £62,000 worth of life-saving equipment. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have announced the donation of 31 defibrillators to local charity - North East Hearts with Goals. The charity are dedicated to raising money to fund the installation of the equipment in schools, colleges, sporting clubs, GP surgeries and even in to people’s homes. But they have...

Superior protection with maximum comfort, a wide range of functions and optimum operational hygiene: these are the arguments that convinced the Bremen Fire Department about the HEROS firefighting helmets from Rosenbauer. The first batch of almost 1,500 helmets was delivered at the end of last year, with the second installment delivered in January 2023. Since then, a total of 58 HEROS H30 helmets in the color ‘daylight fluorescent red’ (for the command staff) and 1,386 HEROS Titan (f...

The German Datacenter Association eV (GDA) was founded in 2018. The association is committed to the needs of data center operators. The GDA aims to improve the perception of data centers in politics, business, and society and to increase investment attractiveness within Germany. The headquarters of the German association is in Frankfurt am Main. German Datacenter Association The German Datacenter Association currently has around 100 members; operators and owners of data centers of all sizes....

In 2019, GearGrid announced that they were going to expand their storage solutions to the Public Works Market.  GearGrid offers a wide variety of products that will help store and protect Public Works PPE and gear. Lockers The lockers Geargrid provides include Wall Mount lockers and Mobile & Free Standing Lockers. Wall Mount Lockers Within Geargrid Wall Mount Lockers, they provide Standard Wall Mount, Personnel Wall Mount, and Tubular Frame Walls.  Wall Mount l...

Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies announces that it has acquired FirePro. FirePro Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, FirePro is a designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems. Its systems protect people, critical infrastructure, and equipment from fire using a non-pressurized condensed aerosol technology that does not contain ozone-depleting substances or fluorinated greenhouse gases and extinguishes fire without causing damage to the environment...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations will reach into the billions in the coming years and there’s good reason for the technology’s popularity: it’s the perfect way to extend power to new devices and locations while enhancing systems integrations. LifeSafety Power is helping perpetuate this trend with its expanding family of BiTSTREAM IEEE 802.3bt-compliant midspan injectors, switches and PoE-powered DC power supply/chargers. UL 294-listed BiTSTREAM meets the high-power PoE...

The #BeMoorAware campaign aims to prevent wildfires and reduce the impact on communities, businesses, and the environment. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) teamed up with West Yorkshire Police, Bradford City Council, and Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Officers for the event on Wednesday last week. WYFRS’ Wildfire team from Keighley spoke with the public at the event on Ilkley Moor, asking them about their awareness of PSPOs and advising them on how to prevent wild...

Pioneering contractor - GRAHAM has invested in dedicated fire awareness training for more than 100 of its employees, in partnership with Nullifire, a fire-stopping solutions, and intumescent coatings manufacturer, under parent brand - Tremco CPG UK Ltd.  in-depth training Designed and managed by Colin Green, Area Sales Manager for Fire Protection at Tremco CPG UK, the in-depth training has been developed specifically for GRAHAM to upskill its team with fire prevention and protection infor...

As the rising number of COVID admissions pushes patient capacity limits, ensuring compliant fire safety has never been more important. As hospitals battle through the second major wave of the virus, concerns have been raised around the NHS’ on-going maintenance backlog and the impact on safety and infrastructure. In January 2021, figures suggested that the total backlog was the equivalent of the annual running cost of the entire NHS estate, which was around £9.7bn in 2019/2020. Em...

Faster 5G data speeds and low latency profoundly impact the speed of detection and response in the fire market. When seeking early detection of wildfires, for example, faster data speeds translate almost directly into a faster response. New intelligent detection technology New intelligent detection technology for wildfires combines artificial intelligence (AI) with Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to achieve earlier detection of wildfires that could spread quickly in dry, windy conditions...

Fire Departments around the globe are constantly finding ways to easily store their gear and PPE. Eden Prairie Fire Department in Minnesota faced that same problem until Wade Parker, Eden Prairie Assistant Chief, attended the FDIC Convention. Parker met the GearGrid Team and realized that “of all the companies I looked at, GearGrid offered the most options, from size and color.” Being a Minnesota-based company also appealed to Parker in choosing what company to upgrade their departm...

The City of Miami, FL Department of Fire-Rescue organizes their turnout gear with GearGrid’s new Two-Tier Locker. With a limited amount of space, the added locker openings provide the department with space where full-height, individual lockers do not permit. open-grid design The open-grid design promotes air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows damp PPE to dry faster. GearGrid storage systems are completely modular and let the department organize their space, their w...

Fire Departments are constantly faced with the important decision of how to properly store and protect their turnout gear. For one Minnesota Fire Department, they were ready to find something different to match their department’s transformation. The Eagan Fire Department has historically been an all-volunteer department with a total of six stations, and an authorized strength of 150 paid-on-call firefighters. However, like many fire departments, Eagan’s has struggled to maintain its...

Fire can ravage a workplace, causing destruction to the business’ property and risking the lives of the employees. fire safety training With this in mind, having appropriate fire safety procedures in place is vital to keep people and property protected. This includes fire safety training, which gives people within the organization the skills needed to be a designated fire warden, implement the relevant fire safety processes, and keep people safe.     ...

Emergency services teamed up in a bid to highlight the dangers of using nitrous oxide while driving.  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), worked with Bradford City Council, West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance for an event at Centenary Square in Bradford. dangers of nitrous oxide They were joined by Bradford's New Direction, Change Grow Live, as they demonstrated the dangers of taking nitrous oxide while behind the wheel. The gas, commonly known as laughing gas,...

Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB) is now shipping samples of its MFB-31-CitroTech® fire retardant, along with marketing and technical information to retailers all around the U.S. MFB has great confidence that this roll-out will succeed due to the reaction it has received thus far from the first set of home improvement and garden stores where the product has already been made available, and how well the company's displays appear with its 5 gallons pails of MFB-31-CitroTech®. ASTM Class A fire p...

After a practice or a game, gear, and equipment deserve to be properly cared for. The appropriate drying and storage of athletic equipment are vital to prolonging its use. customization and modularity GearGrid storage systems are built with complete customization and modularity to satisfy a variety of storage challenges. That includes their innovative accessories to be used in conjunction with their Team Storage Lockers and Bulk Equipment Storage Solutions. All are built with only proven, hea...

Gardner Denver Nash and the manufacturing industry are concerned about the emission of polluting gases, such as CO2, H2S, flare, and methane gas, among others that contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Fortunately, there are ways to recover CO2 from sugar and alcohol industry processes and paper mills, as well as methane at water treatment plants and flare gas at oil refineries. Lowering CO2 Lowering CO2 generated from Gas Recovery Systems assist organizations with environme...

Many athletic facilities are faced with the same difficult problem: a lack of storage space for team sports equipment. Couple that with the high cost of gear, and the problem of how to properly store and protect that gear can arise. To help solve this issue, GearGrid developed a line of Wall Mount Equipment Storage Panels and Shelves designed to assist in utilizing wall space effectively and efficiently. Wall Mount Equipment Storage Panels GearGrid is the strongest and most versatile line of...

GearGrid’s Paint Kit helps keep all paint supplies organized and easily assessable in one centralized location. Constructed of heavy-duty materials, all the accessories allow unlimited placement flexibility to meet storage needs. This kit comes with everything a user will need: (1) ACS CoroPlast Shelf Liner (1) ACS Dry Guide Coat Holder (10) ACS Five Inch Single Hooks (1) ACS Four Place Sandpaper Rack (1) ACS Glove Box Holder (2) ACS Mask Racks (1) ACS Multi Rack (1) ACS Orb...

The Mountainside, NJ Fire Department organizes its PPE storage space with several of GearGrid’s innovative products. GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers outline the perimeter of the room, while back-to-back Standard Mobile Lockers allow for more storage in the center of the space. The open-grid design promotes air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows damp gear to dry faster. Additional space GearGrid’s Slinger Workstation is the perfect solution for addition...