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APE Fire & Security Undertakes Full Fire Alarm System Installation For Westerleigh Group’s Barham And Charing Crematoriums

Barham and Charing crematoriums are part of the Westerleigh Group which not only is a renowned developer and operator of crematoria and cemeteries in the United Kingdom, but also conducts over 40,000 funerals per year. The Westerleigh Group appreciates the social, environmental and financial benefits of providing professionally managed facilities in this highly specialist field. Barham and Charing crematoriums Barham crematorium, once part of Lord Kitchens Broome Park’s estate in the UK,...

Euralarm Organizes Online Industry Webinar On Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems

Following its General Assembly, Euralarm will organize an industry webinar that will run from 16:00 - 16:50 (CET) on October 29, 2020. The webinar is intended to look at the key regulations and standards that affect gaseous extinguishing systems in Europe and to distinguish between approved gaseous fire extinguishing systems and approved components, which is the subject of the recent Euralarm document titled, Guidance on Gaseous Systems: approved systems versus approved components. Free registr...

Comelit Group Achieves The Stringent EN54-13 Standards For Its Analogue Addressable Fire Detection System

Comelit Group’s dedicated fire division has achieved the stringent EN54-13 standards for its analog addressable fire detection system. The globally renowned fire safety solutions specialist, known for its high specification solutions, presents a range of specialist fire solutions, including conventional systems that are particularly suited to fire detection in smaller facilities and buildings with simple layouts. Atena addressable panels Comelit’s Atena addressable panels can iden...

Zitko Secures Two Nominations In The Security & Fire Excellence Awards

2020 has been a challenging year, so it’s been a real boost to find out that Zitko have been shortlisted in two categories of the Security and Fire Excellence Awards. Back in March, when the lockdown struck, recruitment activity came to an abrupt halt. Zitko decided to stay open to support the clients and industry, sharing knowledge and adding value in whatever ways they could. Zitko COVID-19 initiatives This led to a whole raft of Zitko COVID-19 initiatives:  An outplacement pr...

USFA Explores Post-Wildfire Recovery

A traumatic event like a wildfire can have devastating effects on the community. Pre-fire planning including home hardening and landscape maintenance at the home and in the community can help reduce the risk of loss from wildfire and help neighborhoods and cities be more resilient after a wildfire. pre-fire planning Communities that complete pre-fire planning usually recovers more quickly because they have developed support networks. The recovery process may take many years. Al...

RBFRS Announces The New Theale Community Fire Station Is Taking Shape With Installation Of Steel Superstructure

Contractors working on the build of Theale Community Fire Station have made good progress during recent months, with the new station starting to take shape. The installation of the steel superstructure took place at the end of September 2020, following extensive work to prepare the station’s foundations. Plans to build Theale Community Fire Station got underway in January 2020. It is the latest in a series of investments by the Fire Authority, following the refurbishment of the Hungerford...

FLIR's Scion PTM Helps In Detecting Hotspots For Californian Wildfires

How can one effectively identify the hot spots that can be brought back to life by the winds and dropping humidity before they can flare up? Before they can grow into another rapid-moving fire that launches aerial assaults on new fronts? Thermal imaging technology in the form of the Scion PTM (Personal Thermal Monocular) from FLIR is the answer to those questions. Into The Fire Chad Costa, a battalion chief with the Petaluma (Calif.) Fire Department was deployed for 18 days on the Walbridge F...

Coopers Fire Highlights The Need For Fire Safety Systems’ Maintenance And Service In COVID-19 Lockdown

While there’s still a lot up in the air at the moment with regards to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, some offices have returned to business. But was fire safety forgotten during the COVID-19 induced lockdown? Changed retail landscape The UK’s high street is making a slow return to business, thanks in part to the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme and somewhat relaxed social distancing measures. With fewer customers in stores, the retail landscape looks very different n...

The Mayor Of London Reiterates Call For Combustible Cladding Ban

On the 16th of October, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, answered the following question from Andrew Dismore (Labor): What dangers do you believe that buildings under 18 m with dangerous cladding pose to residents? The Mayor of London answered: “Several recent damaging fires in buildings below 18 meters have demonstrated the danger that unsafe cladding presents to residents. I have always been clear that fire risk does not adhere to strict height thresholds." Fire safety requirements in...

Code 3 Introduces Remarkably Thin, Highly Adaptable Covert™ Lightbar

Code 3 is excited to announce the latest Matrix® enabled lightbar that delivers a powerful warning, features ruggedized, weather-resistant housing, and strikes a discreetly sleek profile. Measuring only 1.6 inches high, the Covert Lightbar packs a luminous punch with its dual- or tri-color LED light heads. With improved off-angle performance and additional design enhancements, the Covert is the most versatile and optimized lightbar on the market today. Design and features Thicker lenses a...

Rave Mobile Safety Announces The Launch Of Rave Collaborate Solution For Tactical Incident Collaboration

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced the launch of Rave Collaborate, a new solution for Tactical Incident Collaboration. Rave Collaborate Rave Collaborate addresses needs unmet by traditional incident management solutions with an intuitive tool, in order to coordinate preparedness and response for both - planned activities and unplanned emergencies. Rave Collaborate addresses needs unme...

Honeywell Introduces Cloud-Based Connected Life Safety Services That Provides End-To-End Connectivity To Fire Safety Systems

Honeywell, a global provider of fire and life safety, launched the first tools from its new suite of Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS), its first all-in-one cloud platform for fire safety systems. Honeywell’s CLSS suite of tools, built on the Honeywell Forge platform, enable fire technicians to minimize disruption, prove compliance and reduce time needed for design, installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance and reporting of life safety systems. “Today’s global e...

Construction Leadership Council Announces Site Operating Procedures Version 6 Now Available

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published Version 6 of the Site Operating Procedures document. Information from Construction Leadership Council (20/10/2020): Site Operating Procedures Update – Version 6 is now available The Site Operating Procedures have been updated to reflect recent changes in Government guidance. While there are no significant changes to social distancing requirements on sites, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has taken the opportunity to streaml...

Big Bear Fire Department Offers Safe Winter Water Heating Hot Tips For Cold Weather

Big Bear Fire Department has some 'Hot Tips for Cold Weather' to ensure safe winter heating. With the change in seasons in Big Bear Valley comes the need to warm homes and businesses. Stay warm and safe during the winter months by following some simple tips. Conventional Heating Have a professional check and service the heating system each year. Always keep combustibles away from heat sources. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for clearance distances. Portable Heaters Always use...

Cambridgeshire Fire And Rescue Service Celebrates International Control Room Week

Emergency call handlers will be the focus of a Twitter takeover this week as Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates International Control Room Week. Blue Watch will be on duty from 8 am until 5 pm on Wednesday (October 21) and posting tweets throughout the shift on the Service’s @cambsfrs Twitter account. Potentially life-Saving advice Area Commander Simon Newton, in charge of the Service’s emergency response, said: “Our Emergency call handlers are a vital part of...

ImageTrend Connects All Clear Foundation And CrewCare™ To Support First Responders

ImageTrend, Inc. is excited to announce a connection between the CrewCare mobile app and All Clear Foundation elevating support for the overall wellness of first responders and those in the healthcare industry. The free CrewCare app was added to the Responder Resources Directory. All Clear Foundation’s extensive network of resources can now be easily accessed in CrewCare helping connect first responders in EMS, fire, dispatch, law enforcement, military, and healthcare workers wi...

Application Solutions (Safety And Security) Ltd (ASL) Announce The Launch Of Their New Website

To kick-start 2021, Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL) is very excited to announce the launch of their newly designed website. After months of hard work and dedication, the organization is delighted to officially announce the launch. They wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate, and more user friendly. As a renowned design and innovation company, it’s important for ASL to make information regarding their hardware and services easily accessible for curr...

Baton Rouge Fire Department Federal Credit Union Joins CU First Responders Finance

CU First Responders Finance (CUFR) is excited to welcome Baton Rouge Fire Department Federal Credit Union (BRFDFCU) to the Referral Credit Union program. BRFDFCU is looking forward to offering business loan services to its membership. CUFR’s business lending program provides the avenue for first responder credit unions to refer commercial real estate, apparatus, equipment, and other business loans for potential funding. The referring credit union gets business loans on their books and th...

Rave Mobile Safety Announces New And Expanded Partnerships With RapidDeploy, ESO, Tenefit And Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced new and expanded strategic partnerships to increase data sharing, critical communications, and situational awareness for emergency and critical incidents. Strategic Partnerships  RapidDeploy, ESO, and Tenefit add to Rave Mobile Safety’s growing suite of integrated and interoperable solutions, along with an expanded relationship with Alcatel...

FlamePro’s Technical Sales Manager Reece Buchner Shares Five Ways To Protect Firefighters From Harmful Particulates

The dangers of cancer-causing particulates have never been in sharper focus in firefighting than they are today. Indeed, firefighters are becoming more aware of the risks associated with their job and exposure to carcinogens. But are all firefighters aware of the different measures that should be taken to reduce their contact with particulates? Reece Buchner, Technical Sales Manager at FlamePro, a British specialist manufacturer of life-saving garments for firefighters, explains five steps that...

Northland Controls And Zitko Announce US Resourcing Partnership

International security system integrator - Northland Controls has appointed Zitko to deliver their recruitment managed service (RPO) for its North American operations, including its global HQ in Milpitas CA. This will cover all the main recruitment functions, including employer and job marketing, talent mapping and pooling, enquiries and application management, initial screening, and detailed shortlisting.  Zitko will be sourcing highly skilled engineers, project control specialists, and...

Emergency Services Issue Guidance Ahead Of ‘Different’ Bonfire Period

South Yorkshire’s emergency services are urging people to be sensible and stay safe over the coming weeks, during what they say will be a ‘very different’ bonfire period for everyone. Trick or treating is being discouraged, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as are Halloween and bonfire parties that break the current social distancing rules set out by the Government. Operation Dark Nights Meanwhile, firefighters are asking people to take extra care with fireworks and to avoi...

BSI Consulting On The Framework For Competence Of The Principal Contractor Role

A draft of PAS 8672 is now available for public comment and contains competence requirements for the Principal Contractor, a role set out in the Building Safety Bill. The Principal Contractor is one of three roles with oversight of building safety at each stage of the building’s lifecycle. The Principal Contractor will be responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the building work, and coordinating matters relating to the building work to ensure compliance with all relevant requi...

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company Congratulates PGFD’s Coordinator, Jonathan Hoerner On Holding An Excellent ALS Assist Class

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company (Company 11) would like to thank PGFD’s Volunteer ALS Coordinator, Paramedic Jonathan Hoerner from Company 1, for holding an excellent ALS Assist class at Branchville, on October 18, 2020. The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company members learned how to better support Branchville’s two county-approved medics, putting the paramedic ambulance in service, as well as all of the ALS resources that the company frequently run with.

Aviation Incidents: A Look at Local Authority Fire Service Response

One if the few bonuses of the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown in the UK was the dramatic reduction of aircraft noise around our homes. Certainly in the Southeast of England, it gave us some thought as to the number of aircraft in the sky, and what the consequences might be if something went wrong… Aviation in the UK is split between what is known as Commercial Airport Transport (CAT) and General Aviation (GA). The CAT sector operates out of 25 airports and accounts for around 900 aircraft. Howeve...

Advanced Launches EvacGo Evacuation Alert System Designed To Meet The Recommendations Of BS 8629:2019

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched EvacGo, its evacuation alert system designed to meet the recommendations of BS 8629:2019, relating to buildings containing flats with a storey over 18 meters above ground level. Available to the UK market from November 2nd, EvacGo has been designed to support any evacuation strategy chosen by the fire and rescue service. The panel, developed alongside fire industry leaders, combines EN54-2 and 4 approved MxPro 5 technology with clea...

Euralarm Releases A Document Outlining The Difference Between Approved Gaseous Extinguishing Systems And Components

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document explaining the differences between approved gaseous extinguishing systems and components. The aim of the guideline is to make any person involved in the choice of a gaseous extinguishing system aware of the major differences between quality marks and to help them make a decision based on clear and balanced information. gaseous fire extinguishing systems Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are a very effective way to protect...

Breadth Of Applications Expands Usefulness Of Drones In Firefighting

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are expanding their usefulness in the arenas of firefighting and fire prevention, whether in a downtown business district or in fire-prone wildlands. Among other benefits, drones can provide situational awareness, guide emergency response, and perform dangerous duties while keeping fire personnel safe. Drones provide a new solution for extinguishing fires in high-rise buildings, which can occur beyond the reach of fire nozzles and rescue ladders. Chin...

The World’s First Fall Protection Harness With Twiceme Technology

Twiceme Technology enters a new product category by integrating the digital solution of easily accessible vital info into fall protection harnesses. Together with the industry frontrunner - Fall Safe®️, the partnership aims to develop the safest and most innovative fall protection equipment in the market. Digital Solution to Fall Protection Equipment After entering the construction segment, while adding Twiceme Technology into safety helmets, a lot of interest was shown by companies devel...

Evolution And Zitko Announce Resourcing Partnership

Pioneering integrated fire and security systems business - Evolution has entered into a new, exclusive agreement with Zitko Consulting to manage all of its staff resourcing requirements across engineering, operations and management. The two companies have been working together successfully for several years on national and international recruitment projects. The new managed service contract will embed a senior Zitko consultant, Paul Gooding, into the organization to provide close support. indu...

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