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Fire Chief Jeff Willis is pleased to announce that Big Bear Fire Department has acquired a new ambulance. The Department received delivery of MA-281, a 2022 Dodge 3500 4x4, on October 20, 2022. Powered by a Cummins Diesel engine and manufactured by Braun Northwest, the new ambulance has the same configuration as others in the Department’s fleet, which allows for standardization and a smooth transition in on-scene operations. The new ambulance is currently being stocked with medical suppli...

Firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) worked overnight to bring the fire at the nursery building under control using six fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform. Describing the incident as a “large fire involving a commercial building,” the service also took to Twitter to advise residents to keep doors and windows closed as the fire was creating a “smoke plume.” After checking that any hotspots and remaining embers had been extinguished,...

With EV sales expected to increase drastically in the next few years, there are growing concerns in the firefighting community about how to deal with EV fires. Cause of concern One area of concern is EVs that have been flooded by salt water. According to the NHTSA, residual salt within the battery or battery components can form conductive “bridges” that can lead to short circuits and self-heating of the battery, resulting in fires. The time frame in which a damaged battery can...

A record number of visitors attended the award-winning Emergency Services Show at the NEC on 21 and 22 September, 2022. The UK’s event for the emergency services attracted over 10,100 visitors and buyers for the first time in its history, with strong representation from across all the emergency services including police, fire & rescue, ambulance, and search & rescue. The show’s visitors attended a program of over 80 CPD-accredited seminars running in six theatres covering Le...

Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are extending aid to customers affected by Hurricane Ian and the continuous recovery effort that is ongoing throughout Florida. Including critical PPE equipment and discounted cleaning and repair services to keep protective gear in top shape, the two companies are working closely with task force rescue units as they continue to meet the needs created by the natural disaster. donating gear for assistance  “Thousands of rescue workers are braving...

The renewable energy revolution makes energy more affordable, enhances grid reliability amid increasing natural disruption, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But companies can do better by digitizing the renewable asset management processes to improve both the operational efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy assets. Digitalization has undoubtedly impacted every process in a green energy project, ranging from plant management and data processing to energy distribution and consum...

Coveralls are industrial protective clothing or safety workwear made to protect against dangerous substances. In fact, it is meant to protect both the industrial product and workers from the adverse effects of contamination. They are primarily employed as a defense against low-hazard splashes and sprays and dry particles.   Coveralls are mostly used in the healthcare industry in the spheres of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Coveralls ought to be professionally disposed of by profe...

WYFRS Firefighter - Elliot Kear will be swapping his uniform for a rugby kit this week, when he leads Wales for the Rugby League World Cup. The Welsh Captain is taking a break from firefighting on Wednesday as his team prepares to battle against the Cook Islands at Leigh Sports Village, near Wigan. Elliot plays for Championship side - Bradford Bulls, and it was 13 years ago, he made his international and Super League debut. He joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in June 2021 a...

General Enterprise Ventures, Inc., GEVI Subsidiary, Mighty Fire Breaker LLC featuring its MFB-31-CitroTech is proud to be the first and only Wildfire Fighting Chemistry product in the U.S. to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and receive the designation in their "Safer Choice Program". EPA Clean Water Act Mighty Fire Breaker recently completed laboratory testing for its firefighting chemistry, MFB-31-CitroTech with the U.S. (EPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Green-Gua...

Footage of major fires erupting in Istanbul, Turkey, and Islamabad, Pakistan, has reinforced the dangers of combustible materials being used in many high-rise buildings.  On 15 October 2022, a massive fire engulfed a residential building in Fikirtepe, in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul. Building evacuation  While fire crews tackled the rising blaze, residents were required to evacuate the building via the stairs as the elevators were not working. Local Turkish news, Oda TV, r...

The Fike MicroMist® fire suppression system produces a fine mist to extinguish fires quickly, with very little residual water. In fact, the MicroMist system releases 100 times less water than traditional sprinkler systems, yet effectively extinguishes the fire! That translates into less run-off, less damage, and easy clean-up. Reduced installation and maintenance costs  The Fike MicroMist fire protection system employs single fluid, and intermediate pressure, reducing...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it has secured a contract with the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department in Arizona to place a Pierce® Volterra™ zero-emissions pumper with an Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain into service with the department’s busiest station, Station No. 2. Gilbert Fire and Rescue’s Volterra electric pumper will be the third placement for Pierce, with others including the City of Madison, Wisconsin Fire Depart...

Globally renowned Artist - Cey Adams has created a powerful mural that is on display in the Bronx, in New York City, USA, through October 31, 2022. The basis for the art piece was the unimaginable statistic that fatal residential fires disproportionately affect black communities. The mural’s intention is to spread awareness, prompt conversation and ultimately, inspire change in a community that has been impacted by fire safety inequity first-hand. It is infused with story, meaning and pur...

  Taking responsibility is at the heart of Rosenbauer’s future success. They will change the world of firefighting in a sustainable way. They live sustainability in all aspects and are the first point of contact for decision-makers and opinion makers in the firefighting sector. Rosenbauer focus on pioneering spirit, innovation, and customer orientation. They recognize and understand the current trends and the needs of their customers and offer the appropriate solutions wit...

For Fire Prevention Month this October 2022, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of the non-profit safety science organization - UL Research Institutes, has released new videos combining more than 10 years of data with custom 3D modeling and real-world footage from the organization’s full-scale fire experiments. The first video in the series shows how a home fire grows and spreads, underscores the dangers of smoke, and encourages everyone to have and practice a fire escape pla...

Shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) are a widespread issue for many volunteer fire departments. To address this need, MSA Safety Incorporated, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have been partnering since 2012 to give away state-of-the-art gear to volunteer fire departments in need. In 2022, a total of 13 fire departments will be awarded with four new sets of turnouts and four new helmets. Additionally, the first 500 applicants received a one...

Mobile and wearable devices perform a variety of tasks for first responders, including providing awareness, communication, and data sharing. However, cybersecurity vulnerabilities of these devices may inhibit how well first responders perform their duties, and ultimately put their safety at risk. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) addresses security concerns about first responder mobile and wearable devices in publication NIST IR 8235. This article includes highlights gl...

The Oshkosh Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) has been a powerful firefighting tool for airport fire departments worldwide. It is a product that arms airport firefighting crews against the greatest, most extreme ARFF threats. Fires can be attacked from every angle, including from elevated positions, on the ground, and far below grade. It can penetrate fire on both sides of the aircraft with intense precision to cool tight spaces through doorways and overwing exits without ever st...

The French outdoor brand - Salomon is releasing a range of smart ski helmets for kids as a part of their FW 22/23 equipment launch. By integrating the safety technology Twiceme, the helmets can provide info such as parent phone numbers, exact location and other relevant information needed if something were to happen. Here they can find the recommended kids' helmets. In this way, the collaboration between Salomon and Twiceme can help set co-riders and loved ones at ease - and is a clear mark of...

At FIRE DAYS, Aquasys challenged the firefighting systems again with high-pressure water mist. And the result makes people in rail vehicles safe and members very proud. fire testing results  For all materials ignited in the fire test, the high-pressure water mist systems were able to demonstrate effective fire fighting within seconds. The materials ignited were seats, travel bags, hydraulic oils, and diesel or cable bushings. The fire-fighting tests were carried out with both stationary a...

Cummins Inc. announced that, effective November 2, Steve Pinkston is being named the Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) Plant Manager. Pinkston will replace John Judd, who, also effective November 2, is being named the North America Operations Leader for Cummins-Meritor. Pinkston will be the 13th plant manager since the plant opened in Whitakers, North Carolina in 1981. The midrange diesel and natural gas engine plant has manufactured nearly 5 million engines and produces engines for more than 500...

The National EMS Education Standards (the Standards) PDF have been updated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Standards are a core element of a nationwide integrated system approach to developing emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians who are competent in the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for their licensure level. They define the competencies, clinical behaviors, and judgments required of EMS personnel to perform their roles. 1996 EMS Agend...

The Chief Fire Officer for Cambridgeshire is warning there will have to be reductions to the county’s fire and rescue service unless the way in which it is funded changes. Recently, as part of national negotiations with the Fire Brigades Union, a revised cost of living pay award of five per cent was offered for firefighters. Combining this with the offer already on the table for support staff, the Service will be in budget deficit of at least £1.1m at the start of April 2023. pay i...

Mindless thugs have been warned they are putting lives at risk after they bombarded fire crews with stones at the weekend. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have condemned a group of louts who left a fire appliance in Newcastle with a smashed windscreen.  Abuse at fire crews  In two separate attacks, the same group of teenagers hurled stones and abuse at fire crews as they responded to reports of fires in the west end of the city. The Service has revealed that attacks on...

Regarding fire safety, being prepared is the first line of defense. Having the proper fire safety equipment installed in a home and knowing how to operate it is crucial to help protect individual and their family. online whole-home safety training course First Alert and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have collaborated on an online whole-home safety training course designed for volunteer fire departments nationwide, complemented by a fire extinguisher donation program for community...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties, in the state of Washington, USA. The US state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator, Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 10:21 p.m. PT. He determined that the Nakia Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction,...

The fire was believed to have begun in the evening and quickly spread across the top floors of the Leonardo building, which has been under renovation for the last 12 months. Located near the city’s Millenium Square, crews from the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were joined by the police, an ambulance service, and a specialist team – Yorkshire’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). WYFRS later confirmed that a safety cordon was put in place, with surrounding bui...

Cummins India announces the launch of ‘REDEFINE’, a national level B-school case study competition for students from 12 partner business schools in India. This competition presents the students with a business problem based on real-life challenges faced by organizations and invites them to showcase their strategic, innovative, and analytical abilities. Comprising multiple rounds, the competition will be launched on October 21 and will culminate with a two-day grand finale event to b...

A new version of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Planning Toolkit has been designed to aid alerting authorities and alert originators at federal, state, local, tribal and territorial levels in developing an alerting program plan using best practices. The new interactive, web-based toolkit walks the user through an alerting plan template in 5 steps, resulting in a downloadable, formatted draft of a comprehensive alerting plan tailored to their agency's operational...

While fire is responsible for the largest insurance losses in construction, escape of water is still the most common – and most costly – for construction project teams. In response to this, wireless solutions provider Ramtech has extended its REACT platform to provide automatic 24/7 water leak detection on construction sites, in addition to fire and evacuation solutions as part of its WES system. By extending the functionality of its wireless solutions to also cover water leak detec...