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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, a provider of pump-related services.  Integrating an expert team Headquartered in Reading, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its fire suppression and wider pumps operation. Experts in the m...

Intelligent fire panels from the manufacturer Advanced have been chosen to protect the National Theatre in London after an £89m redevelopment. Located on London’s Southbank, the National Theatre has played host to some of the most important productions in British Theater, by some of the world’s most famous actors and directors. World-Beating performance Opened in 1976 to provide the National Theatre company with its first permanent home, it is well known for its ‘Bruta...

First responders are a close-knit community, and most everyone knows the name, Joseph E. Finn. During a life-long career with the Boston Fire Department spanning close to four decades, Finn worked his way through the ranks to Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department, earning the moniker of Boston’s top firefighter. He is credited with making numerous enhancements to the fire safety and EMS fields, and has received many prestigious honors, including Fire Chief of the Year. But, Finn is most k...

Firefighting is among the riskiest professions, and cancer is one of the biggest related medical risks. Fortunately, research is ongoing to better understand the nature of the cancer risk, new protective equipment and practices are evolving to manage the risk, and support is available for cancer survivors and families. Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters, who are at greater risk of some cancers than the public. Hazardous substances in the firefighting environment include doz...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator has authorized the use of federal funds on April 19, 2022, in order to assist the US state of Arizona, to combat the Crooks Fire burning incident, which happened in Yavapai County, Arizona, in the United States of America (USA). Federal Funds under FMAG On April 19, 2022, the US State of Arizona submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened 700 home...

One of the South West’s leading Passive Fire Protection subcontractors, OFS is looking for new subcontractors & workers to join its growing site teams to cater to new projects, clients, and industry demand. After a busy and exciting 2021, as a division (of Optimum Group which is also made up of Drywall & Combined Services) it continue to grow and is looking for FIRAS accredited installers (or those interested in undergoing training/qualification) to join the team. By doing so, the...

A recent article released by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) underlines the importance of fire extinguishers in commercial and public buildings and the need for fully working and most importantly, commissioned extinguishers, to be available. Following a survey commissioned by the FIA in 2003, 2008, and then most recently in 2021, some key trends have emerged, and most importantly the number of fires being successfully extinguished by portable extinguishers has increased from 80% in 200...

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) welcomes the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent. CIC and its membership of the professional bodies across the built environment have been liaising with officials at DLUCH (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) since the Grenfell tragedy in 2017. Recommendations CIC has provided input, representing our membership, into the Hackitt Review, the draft bill, and the Bill which has, amongst other things, sought to implement her re...

There is hope on the horizon for science: young people trust science and expect it to solve the world's challenges, reports the 3M 2022 State of Science Index (SOSI). State of Science Index findings While all generations have exceptionally high trust in science (90% younger, 89% older), younger generations are more likely to say science is very important to their everyday lives (61% of Gen Z and Millennials, vs. 53% of Gen X and Baby Boomers). SOSI data shows people around the world...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is delighted to welcome the publication of the Fire Investigation Fire Standard by the Fire Standards Board. The Fire Investigation Fire Standard focuses on ensuring Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) deliver effective, efficient, and valid fire investigations into the origin, cause, and development of fire. Fire Investigation Fire Standard The development of this standard has been led by NFCC Lead for Fire Investigation, Chris Blacksell as part of the NFCC...

During the 2019 Clean Show in New Orleans, LA, Pellerin Milnor Corp. President and CEO James W. Pellerin announced the promotions of long-term employees Ken Gaulter and Gary Lazarre to vice presidents. Gaulter will assume the role of Vice President, Product Development, and Lazarre will assume the role of Vice President, Product Support. Both Gaulter and Lazarre began their careers with Milnor as electrical engineers in 1982. Long-Term employees "These two Milnor champions make great things h...

  At the very least, Rosenbauer is convinced that the use of satellite data will facilitate the handling and management of forest fires in the long term. For this reason, as the largest fire-fighting vehicle and solution provider with 150 years of experience, it decided to start strategic cooperation with a young technology company from Munich called OroraTech. The two parties are quite different from each other in terms of age, size, as well as specialization. So what b...

FirePro participated in the 7th biannual TUYAK International Fire Safety Symposium and Exhibition 2022. The event held on 31 March and 2 April at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center Rumeli Hall in Istanbul, Turkey is organized by the Turkey Fire Protection and Education Foundation and the Fire Protection Association (TUYAK). The Symposium and Exhibition are supported by international and national institutions, as well as contributions from domestic and foreign universities and company repre...

The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announced that Gregory B. Jordan, executive vice president, general counsel, and chief administrative officer of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., has been elected to MSA’s Board of Directors. Mr. Jordan was elected as part of the company’s Board succession plan for director retirement. Before joining PNC, Mr. Jordan served as the global managing partner of Reed Smith LLP, and chairman of th...

Maine State Governor Janet Mills has declared Sunday, April 17, 2022 through Saturday, April 23, 2022 as Wildfire Awareness Week in the US State of Maine and called on all Maine people to do their part, in order to prevent wildfires. Maine averages over 550 wildfires annually, over ninety percent of which are caused by people. Governor Janet Mills said, “Preventing wildfires protects our economy and our environment, safeguards property and the safety of Maine people, and preserves our hea...

Integrated fire and security systems business Evolution was finally able to celebrate its 25th anniversary in person with a special event held at the Grade I listed Bisham Abbey in Berkshire. Event layout  The event, which was initially planned for April 2021 but had to be postponed due to COVID restrictions, was attended by more than 150 Evolution employees, including staff from the group’s businesses in England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Following a drinks reception...

3M’s Safety and Industrial Business Group and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have announced the winners for the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship for students with a focus in skilled trades. This scholarship will allow schools to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams in skilled trades while also bridging the gaps of inequality in our communities. 3M and NC3 partner on scholarship 3M and the National Coalition of Certification Ce...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomed 11 new firefighters on Wednesday 13 April following the organisation’s latest pass-out ceremony at the Birkenshaw headquarters. The ceremony was held following a 14-week intensive firefighter trainee course which teaches skills including rescuing casualties, using firefighting equipment, and working as a team. firefighter trainee course On completion of the course, the graduates become part of a service that serves a population of more tha...

35 developers have pledged to pay £5bn towards fire safety remediation, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced. Building Safety Levy The government also announced that the Building Safety Levy will cover new residential buildings in England of all sizes, which is expected to raise a total of £5bn over the next ten years – £2bn of which will come from the 35 developers to fix their own buildings, and the remaining £3bn from a...

In the early morning of March 25, 2022, a storage tank came to Jinhong gas after experiencing a long and arduous journey. What is in the storage tank is one of the rarest and most expensive industrial gas - Helium! This action marks that JinHong Gas has opened a new chapter in the industry of "Helium storage" and "helium transport". Helium Helium is a rare gas with the element symbol He, which is colorless and odorless under normal circumstances. It is lighter than air and less flam...

Pellerin Milnor Corporation has announced the retirement of Applications Engineering Manager Mike Diedling. Mike began his career in the laundry industry as an Industrial Engineer for Morgan Services, where he worked on increasing the efficiency and productivity of their plants. He then joined the Milnor family in 1978 as an Industrial Engineer in the Laundry Engineering Department. Mike's experience  Mike quickly became a valued expert on turning challenging projects with demanding requ...

FDIC International 2022 is approaching fast and All Safe Industries will have a double booth in 2022, with a range of equipment from high-end detection technologies to simple hazmat solutions, on display at the exhibition. In 2022, All Safe Industries will be showcasing the FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector attached to the company’s demo DJI Matrice 300 drone. FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector The FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector can be completely integrated with DJI Matrice unmanned a...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC, and Industrial Refrigeration to create the next generation of customer enablement tools. Mobile-first approach Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training, and track marketi...

The limit switch is activated by an eccentric cam disc mounted with a set screw on the shaft for lever and weight. The set screw enables adjustment of the cam disc position that gives the signal. Since the disc will move slightly up and down in the flow in an open position, it does not make sense to get a signal indicating an open position. Kits containing limit switch and mounting bracket are available as accessories. The swing check valves can be installed with lever and weight or with bare...

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is asking for the public’s help, as it prepares for a busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The service is urging the public to plan ahead and take extra care over the long weekend, which is the first bank holiday since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Emergency service The East of England Ambulance Service asks for help by choosing the right service when medical attention is needed. If it is not a life-threatening emergency, EEAST urges...

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded the first accreditations under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL)’s Compost Certification Scheme (CCS). Following the successful conclusion of a 12-month pilot assessment program, three certification bodies have been granted UKAS accreditation against both REAL’s CCS and the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17065 product certification standard: Aardvark Certification Ltd NSF Certification Ltd Organic Farmers &...

Quelfire has had a successful three days at The Fire Safety Event (FSE) 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham between 5-7 April, 2022. It has been great to catch up with existing customers while opening avenues for new, potential prospects. products and solutions Like its fellow exhibitors, Quelfire is so glad to have been able to showcase products and solutions, hoping to instill just how important fire safety in the industry is. As part of the FSE’s mission to support the industry in achieving...

A science museum located in Bristol city center, in Bristol, United Kingdom (UK) was evacuated, after its roof caught fire. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to We The Curious in Millennium Square, Bristol, at about 14:00 on Saturday 9 April. All visitors to the museum were evacuated safely from the building. joint investigation Around 35 firefighters in five fire engines responded to the call and extinguished the fire. A joint investigation between Avon F&RS and the police is bein...

Agility Technologies Corporation (Agility), a developer of innovative products for the emergency services market announces the introduction of the new FIRSTLOOK brand across all its digital and printed media assets and social platforms.   The successful introduction and adoption of the FL360 rescue camera across the global rescue community, in addition to the development and launch of multiple private label products, have accelerated the need to execute on a long-term organizational s...

AVK International introduce a new range of Super Hydro universal fabricated straight couplings and flange adaptors in DN400-2000 manufactured by HydroCos, a member of the AVK Group.  Super Hydro couplings and adaptors are designed to connect pipes of different materials and feature a large tolerance of 30 mm up to DN450 and 40 mm from DN500 on the outside pipe diameter. They are made of fabricated carbon steel with PLASCOAT PPA 571 ES blue RAL 5017, and both coating and EPDM gaskets are W...