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Choosing the right oxygen sensor for the gas analysis application is imperative. With multiple configurations to choose from, paired with the right technology, and ensuring proper use with gases or liquids; it can be a confusing process. Bacharach’s Gas Analysis Experts compiled this article to help users make the right decision based on their needs.  Sensing technology Sensing technology, by far, is a factor when choosing the right oxygen sensor. They can be separated based on the...

Monday 13th September marked the beginning of a new chapter for the latest recruits. It was a pleasure to welcome them to The Towers Hotel in Swansea, to see them embark on their new and exciting journey towards becoming Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Firefighters.  Thirty recruits face an intensive 14-week course across 3 different locations, this course will be delivered by the Training Delivery Team, who will offer guidance and support every step of the way.  Tr...

Abbot Fire Group is once again supporting Fire Door Safety Week which highlights the importance fire doors play in fire safety precautions. Running 20th – 26th September, the week is  championed by the British Woodworking Federation. It aims to raise awareness of the crucial role fires doors play. It also aims to educate how to spot signs of wear and tear which could compromise the effectiveness of a fire door.

Federal Fire Fighters of Hawaii Local F-263 and Hawaiian Islands Local 1463 members have a special way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice made by the 343 members of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Local 94 and the Unformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) on 9/11. The Hawaii members climb the stairs to the top of the Koko Head Crater, some 1,048 steps, in full turnout gear. “Because every firefighter is like family to us, we take our pledge to never forget to heart,”...

Commercial properties left vacant or unattended throughout the pandemic are likely to have deteriorated over time, creating increasingly hazardous environments. As many businesses are now welcoming staff and visitors back into their facilities, safety has never been so important. Recent data has revealed that, despite a decline in fatal fire-related incidents since 2011, there has been an increase in incidents attended, proving that many properties still don’t have the correct fire safety...

Recently launched the new range of designer surgical face masks which are BIS Class 2 certified, that offer the highest level of protection. Available in a wide range of assorted and solid colors, the designer surgical masks come with several features. Here are some of its salient features. Salient Features of Mallcom’s Designer Surgical Face Masks  BIS Class 2 Certified  Designer surgical face masks are BIS Class 2 certified. As per BIS 16289 standard Class 2 is giv...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has come out with one of the best scores from 13 other fire and rescue services in the first tranche of the Government’s second round of inspections for fire and rescue services. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has assessed the Service as Good across the three main pillars of efficiency, effectiveness and how it looks after its people.   The inspection took place in April just aft...

Cambridge fire station welcomed visitors to the station as part of Open Cambridge on Friday, September 10th, 2021. The city’s fire station, on Parkside Place, took part in the longstanding event along with many other venues across the city Due to precautions taken in response to the pandemic, the station itself remained closed, but the fire engines were parked outside and staff was on-hand to welcome visitors. The event During the event, members of the public could meet firefighters, lo...

The former post office building in Lübecker Straße in Berlin was changed into a modern office in the progress of a renovation and equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist (HPWM) system. The AQUASYS system excellently fulfilled the requirements of the fire protection concept with the following advantages. AQUASYS HPWM systems consist of small pipelines, compact valves, and the lower water supply offers the possibilities of customized nozzle concepts. This allows architects ma...

While studies show that it is likely that a second burglary can occur after an initial break-in, many people are slow to act in securing their home, after a burglary. This leaves opportunities open for the intruder to return with much more knowledge about the property. The intruder will already know easy entrance and exit points, the floor plan and if they are smart enough, they will wait until all the things that have originally been taken are replaced. The replacement of these stolen items wi...

‘Project EDWARD – Every Day Without a Road Death’ campaign is running until September 17, 2021 and is backed by the UK government, the emergency services, highway authorities and road safety organizations. The long-term objective of the Project EDWARD’ campaign, which includes a number of UK-wide awareness-raising events, is a road traffic system that is free from death and serious injury. Key role in the fight against road deaths With its range of road safety and host...

‘Fire weather’ is the combination of weather and environmental factors that determines the potential spread of a wildfire. Typically, the main concerns are wind, temperature, and moisture. Lightning is also critical as it is a semi-forecastable parameter. Typically, bigger fires need low moisture, high temperatures, and high winds. Too much moisture and fuels (grass and trees) won’t burn. If the winds are too weak, the fire becomes easily contained and unable to create spot f...

Project Name: Fire Main Works Heathrow Project Title: East Base Valve B3 Re-location Completion Date: June 2021 Address: British Airways, Hatton Cross, Heathrow Airport, Middlesex Contractor: Adenstar Developments End Client: British Airways Products: 600mm and 400mm ductile iron fabricated pipes, fittings, gate valves, dismantling joints, couplings, flanged adaptors, and joint sets Products Supplier: Hambaker Pipelines Manchester Project Overview Hambaker Pipelines can supply FM approv...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announced the next stops in the 2021 Road Rally featuring the revolutionary new Striker® Volterra™ ARFF hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). After the completion of stops along the Western Coast of the U.S., the Road Rally now sets off for locations in the Central and Southeast regions of the country. The events offer aircraft rescue and fire fighting crews at airports a hands-on and immersive experience to learn about the new...

Masimo announced the CE marking and commercial launch in Europe of the single-patient-use adhesive rainbow® SuperSensor™, compatible for use with both Masimo and third-party monitors with Masimo rainbow® technology inside. In an industry first, the comprehensive, convenient, and multi-purpose SuperSensor uses 12 LEDs to simultaneously offer 12 blood constituent parameters noninvasively and continuously: SET® oxygen saturation (SpO2), total hemoglobin, SpHb®, carboxyhemoglo...

Fire safety doesn’t happen by accident, it requires universal attention. With that, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK explores why the importance of working fire doors is often overlooked and why now is an opportune time to bridge the gap between fire safety education and action. Improving fire safety within UK buildings is a challenge we are all continuously facing. Irrelevant of the sector, it’s of the highest importance for any building type - from schools and hospitals to high-rise res...

The purpose of a panic alarm is to allow a person in distress to silently and quickly call for help in the event of an emergency. Panic alarms may also be known as ‘hold-up alarms’ or ‘Panic buttons.’ When it may be unsafe to call for help, i.e picking up the phone and calling for help, panic buttons can be a safe and easy solution. These solutions can work great in banks, reception areas, and shops where there is public access. It can mean if someone threatening enters...

Thermal imaging technology can be used for a range of different purposes. Thermal imaging cameras can have a range of uses and formats for detecting different temperatures.  These cameras work by combining heat sensors and a specially adapted lens. This allows the user to efficiently identify regions of excessive temperature.  How do they work? Any object with a temperature above absolute zero will emit a detectable amount of infrared radiation Cameras must be fitted with a lens th...

High-vis overalls are one of the most important pieces of workwear for several workers. Specifically, those working in manual labor, think construction site workers, rail workers, emergency responders, road sweepers, and airport ground crew. In all of these professions and more, having full visibility when at work is key to avoiding any serious accidents or injuries happen. Ultimately, injuries still occur in these jobs, but taking precautions and wearing the appropriate and required workwear,...

Hardstaff Barriers has installed more than three miles of its popular MASS barrier in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), as part of an exciting project to create a priority bus route for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The globally renowned Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) manufacturer and supplier has installed 5,000 meters of the red and white steel barrier – its largest-ever MASS installation – on the A45 between Heybarnes Circus and Bordesley Circus, while widening work is carried out....

Verint®, The Customer Engagement Company™, announced that its Voice of the Customer (VoC) Platform has been named a Top Provider in the 2021 Metrigy MetriStar Awards, in recognition of the solution’s value in driving high business success and above-average customer sentiment ratings. Customer satisfaction Verint is one of two vendors to earn “Top Provider” accolades out of a field of 15 VoC providers evaluated. By analyzing customer satisfaction ratings and “b...

Fire safety doesn’t happen by accident; it requires universal attention. With that, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK explores why the importance of working fire doors is often overlooked and why now is an opportune time to bridge the gap between fire safety education and action. Improving fire safety within UK buildings is a challenge we are all continuously facing. Irrelevant of the sector, it’s of the highest importance for any building type - from schools and hospitals to high-rise res...

Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical fire control systems, has donated a quantity of fire control panels to The Focus Training Group, an independent training provider, based in the Southwest of England to support relevant and effective training and promote safety and professionalism in the trade.  The donation includes three Syncro AS fire panels and two Sigma XT extinguishant control panels (one 2 zone and one 4 zone). Fire Crest, a Kentec Installation Partne...

On September 12, 2021, recently retired Sycamore Island Club caretaker Joe Hage was presented the Glen Echo Fire Chief’s Citation recognizing his contributions to an August 1, 2021 rescue operation. A woman was seriously injured while hiking on a trail along the Potomac River in Virginia. The ruggedness and remoteness of the rescue scene prevented Fairfax County from evacuating the patient by land; low water precluded access from Virginia boat ramps; and a helicopter with hoist capability...

As the industry welcomed back The Security Event, founding partner - Comelit UK successfully inspired customers, presenting the latest smart solutions in stylish door entry, intruder, home automation, fire, and CCTV. On stand 3a/B10, Comelit introduced its new Logifire addressable panel, which has been designed to offer a simple to install, richly featured fire safety solution that is compliant to the latest standards. Comelit’s alarm management software, Horus Well received was Comelit...

The radio-controlled Salamander system has been installed in the National Library of Wales (NLW) located in Aberystwyth. The NLW reached out to the Salamander-approved installer, AKD Fire and Security, to upgrade their current fire door system following false activation and trip hazard concerns with their existing solution. Salamander system The Salamander system offered the NLW a perfect alternative, hygienically positioned at the top of the door, Salamander is the only wire-free, radio-cont...

Hardstaff Barriers is reminding every member of its workforce that they are valued and supported and that there is always somebody available to listen. As a long-standing advocate for workplace mental health support, Hardstaff issued the reminder to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, on September 10, 2021. Raising awareness In the UK in 2019, 6,524 people took their own lives. Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. Women are more likely to report suicidal thoughts. Men...

Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar and a Command and Control (C2) system successfully participated in the multinational Arctic Challenge Exercise 2021 (ACE 21) from June 7 to 18. They were operating alongside more than 70 military aircraft from eight different countries, which gathered in Norway, Finland, and Sweden to develop air combat tactics, techniques, and procedures. Giraffe 1X together with a packaged, scalable C2 system was used to securely plan, monitor, and evaluate flights, as well as pa...

Saab, together with Swedish aviation industry partners and universities, will lead a project aiming to establish a technical roadmap towards fossil-free aviation. The project is supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and focuses primarily on the Swedish and Nordic markets. Fossil-free aviation is a major challenge within the aviation industry and several crossroads for aircraft technology and infrastructure must be taken into consideration. Achieving fossil-free aviation The project aims to p...

One of the world’s manufacturers of filtration solutions has selected C-TEC’s innovative new CAST ZFP addressable fire system for one of its UK sites.  A global expert in the field of filtration, MANN+HUMMEL employs 15,000 people at more than 50 locations worldwide and has a turnover of more than 3 billion Euros. In 2014, it acquired Vokes Air manufacturing plant in Burnley to increase its presence in the booming filtration and air purification market. Addressable fire systems...