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25 CFS volunteers on six trucks, supported by SA Ambulance Service and SA Police personnel, are responding to a truck fire 18 kilometers east of Truro on the Sturt Highway. Crews were called to the incident just before 4 o’clock this morning, where they found a B-double fully involved in fire. damage caused The truck, transporting paper waste was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $300,000. It’s expected CFS crews will be on the scene for some time, extinguish...

The UKAS Training Academy launched its eLearning offering at the end of June 2022 with a starting portfolio of eight courses. These courses cover a number of key topics across several technical sectors, including medical laboratories, metrology, product certification (UKCA), and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Since the launch, the Academy has supplemented this portfolio with five additional courses, including micromodules focusing on the specific topics that customers have fed back as requir...

Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season.The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed b...

Pioneering technology, which provides traceability as standard across Nullifire’s renowned intumescent steel coatings range, has been launched for the construction sector. Optifire+ is a unique pigment that is impossible to manipulate, offering a guaranteed source of quality to deliver new levels of assurance to architects, main contractors, and specifiers. Nullifire’s approach The technology represents an important step in Nullifire’s approach to manufacturing next-generati...

Specifiers can rely on the unique qualities of Nullifire SC902 intumescent coating to achieve fire protection for their steel frame projects in winter application projects.  Weather resistant in less than an hour, the unique, high-build nature of SC902 delivers 120-minute fire protection in just one coat, enabling work to be completed on the fast track, while still achieving building fire strategy. Unique qualities of Nullifire SC902 Specifiers can rely on the unique qualities of Nullifi...

Tremco CPG Europe has launched a new Nullifire intumescent coating for the 120-minute fire protection market in the UK and abroad. The innovative SC801 is suitable for use on buildings that require the highest level of fire protection such as large, multi-storey office buildings, hotels, and certain public buildings such as schools, hospitals, municipal offices, and leisure centers. Modern advancements The new coating represents a substantial improvement over the company’s previous prod...

Specifiers can utilize a full pre- and post-application service from Nullifire, to achieve complete reassurance in fire protection projects. Nullifire’s take-off service gives architects, specifiers, and main contractors bespoke support for their projects, to ensure work is carried out to its best advantage. performance and compliance Manufactured within the UK, Nullifire’s products have a track record of performance and compliance, with the range tested extensively by third-body...

Specifiers choosing Firetherm, the pioneer in smart passive fire protection, are assured of enhanced technical and service support benefits as part of the brand’s dynamic merger. Firetherm’s time-proven and trusted fire-stopping solutions, which are used extensively across built environments, are now being delivered across the UK under the Nullifire brand. Clients will receive the exact same systems, with the benefit of enhanced resources, including greater technical suppo...

tremco illbruck (ti) has launched a new, totally integrated service for its UK and Ireland customers. Previously separate businesses in the ti portfolio, Nullifire intumescent coatings and Firetherm fire-stopping products are now available in one single, efficient and effective solution. The Firetherm base at Crayford, Kent is home to the center of excellence for fire-stopping products, while Nullifire’s Coventry headquarters maintains its reputation for expertise in intumescent coatings....

Nullifire SC902 has provided a highly decorative finish and the reassurance of guaranteed fire protection under a specialist project at Vitacress Salads. The intumescent coating has achieved two hours of fire protection at the site, in an application carried out by the specialist contractor R Lewis and Company (UK) Ltd. Nullifire SC902 has provided a highly decorative finish and the reassurance of guaranteed fire protection under a specialist project at Vitacress Salads. The intumescent co...

Pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Outram, European Fire Stopping Technology Manager as one of the new members of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Council. The announcement of the recent election happened last month at the ASFP Annual General Meeting held at Saddlers Hall, London.  Council members, elected each year, play a key role in providing inputs and guiding the strategic direction of the ASFP – a vital engagement at this moment in time as the Assoc...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced offering three new member benefits in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI). The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has signed a series of agreements with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the UK. Under the agreements, the ASFP is able to offer British standards for sale at discounted rates to members, free standards to SME members and free onboarding to th...

Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season. The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed...

Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season. The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed...

Fires in buildings transpire at a perilously high rate, impacting far more than just the building and its occupants. The influence it has on environmental, social, and economic factors is not something to be ignored. Not only can fire cause smoke, but it can also affect water and soil. And while firefighters should be commended for their dedication, their actions can also generate levels of pollution or unsettle the origin of pollution.  Damage from heat, smoke, and flames Smoke and fl...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched a mobile gas detector, the X-am 2800; which connects with Dräger’s Gas Detection Connect cloud solution, to automate the real-time sharing of live data regarding gases firefighters are exposed to in emergencies. The launch further strengthens Dräger’s commitment to innovating technology to enhance firefighter safety. IP68 certified  Users can choose from sensors for flammable gases a...

Warringtonfire, a pioneer in fire testing, inspection, and certification, has welcomed four new engineers as part of its inaugural graduate recruitment scheme. The company, which is part of Element Materials Technology, launched the scheme to help future-proof the fire safety industry and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first commercial fire test at its fire testing laboratory in High Wycombe. The extensive history and experience of Warringtonfire’s multiple laboratories enabl...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to improve the time its fire engines get to emergency incidents in rural areas by allowing some fire engines to be sent with three firefighters.  Currently, although the Service aims to have five firefighters on each fire engine, it allows fire engines to go with four firefighters on board. It will only send three crews to bin fires or small animal rescues. On-call fire station The Service is looking to send a crew of&n...

Southwark Council has been criticized for failing to carry out adequate fire risk assessments in a block of flats despite being located next to another tower block where six people died in a blaze in 2009. The independent report, published in September 2022, found that unqualified contractors had been hired at Marie Curie House in Camberwell and that the council had allowed “inadequate” assessments to be carried out. independent Report findings  “There appears to be lim...

It is crucial, whether users are a small or large business/organization, that they have the responsible people trained in the eventuality that a fire occurs within your premises.  Any person with a designated role as part of a fire safety policy; including Fire Wardens/ Marshalls, Department Heads, Managers, Health & Safety representatives, and Facilities Management should be trained in the relevant sector to prevent others from getting hurt in the instance of a fire emergency. ...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announces that the inaugural NVFC Regional Wildland Symposium will take place March 17-18, 2023, in Rapid City, SD. The conference theme is Wildfires: From Mountain Peaks to Plains. This wildfire-focused event is an opportunity for first responders and other stakeholders to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers. The conference The conference is open to all first responders nationwide...

Honeywell launches a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings. Built on the flagship VESDA-E™ line of aspirating smoke detectors, the VESDA Air solution has a unique five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box, which can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. Prem...

Advanced, a pioneer in intelligent fire, evacuation, and emergency lighting systems, will be offering guidance on how these systems fit into the recent amendments to Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations on Stand B99 at UK Construction Week (4-6 October 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham). In addition, to sharing its knowledge with visitors, the company will also be showcasing its latest evacuation alert and fire safety solutions. amended Approved Document B Advanced welcomed the amended...

In 2021, the VdS FireSafety Conference had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. This year, the conference is scheduled to take place again in Cologne, Germany from December 7th to December 8th, 2022. Fire protection solutions are ever evolving – also in times like these. However, fire hazards remain. It is important to stay on top of new technological advancements and regulations, in order to optimize fire protection solutions. VdS FireSafety Conference 2022 Rosenbauer&r...

Three Rosenbauer ATs are the new key players in the Wildeshausen fire service fleet. They make an unbeatable team, the three new fire brigade vehicles of the Wildeshausen fire service (Wildeshausen Volunteer Fire Department) in Lower Saxony: the TLF 4000 Troop, the HLF 20, and the LF 20. Together, they bring no less than 10,000 liters of extinguishing agent to the scene, and they have largely identical or complementary firefighting equipment on board, which is particularly suitable for fighting...

AxisGo is the new-generation, single-loop fire panel from Advanced that is versatile and packed with premium features. It provides cost-effective access to Axis EN range performance, quality and ease of use, in a simpler, non-networkable format for complete fire protection peace of mind. Available to order in a range of countries where EN Standards apply, AxisGo is the ideal solution for single-panel sites, from restaurants, bars and villas to small offices, shops, salons and surgeries. AxisGo...

The Built Environment Quality Management Systems standard was published in July 2022. UKAS has recently been asked if it is able to offer accreditation for this new management system standard. Accreditation would be to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 (Conformity assessment–Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems). It is understood that the responsible BS Committee is developing guidance for the standard, with an anticipated timescale of 12 months. Certificati...

Just after 9:00 pm this evening, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire at Karoonda in the Murray Mallee. Five CFS crews from the surrounding areas arrived to find a fire in the bedroom of a property on Railway Terrace.  The owners were able to evacuate safely and CFS crews entered the building wearing Breathing Apparatus, working quickly to stop the spread of the fire and contain it to the bedroom. SA Ambulance and SAPOL on Scene to assist crews SA Ambulance and SAPOL were on t...

Just after 8:30 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Warren Road, Mount Crawford in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges. Five CFS crews from the surrounding areas supported by SAPOL arrived to find a fire in a standalone triple-car garage situated on the property. The residents and their dog were able to evacuate safely and there are no reported injuries. structural damage Due to the quick work of volunteers, the majority of the garage’s contents, including two vehicles an...

A fire officer has said he was 'honored' to take part in the State Funeral after being one of just sixteen firefighters nationally chosen to do so. Richard Hawley, who has worked for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) for the best part of two decades, was thrilled when he was selected to take part in the procession for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. He and the other firefighters solemnly marched behind the Household Cavalry, which guarded the coffin, at the once-in-a-lifetime even...