United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

This International Women’s Day, Zitko wants to highlight the work in the continued fight towards achieving greater inclusivity and equal representation in the work environment. As a successful company with over 50% female representation, including at the Senior Management level, Zitko is proof that diversity can only strengthen a business and they remain consistent in the mission to advocate and lead by example in this issue until it is seen everywhere across the industry.  Fast-tra...

Josephine Reynolds, the first female firefighter in the UK, gave a presentation to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as the organization celebrated International Women’s Day. Jo shared her inspirational true story, of how a determined young woman in 1982 applied for the local fire service and unwittingly became a media star. The author of the book, Fire Woman, Jo discussed how she dealt with constant judgment and pressure to succeed. Challenges faced “When...

Inspirational women from across South Yorkshire’s fire service are being celebrated this week, as part of a brand new ‘Women of Fire’ exhibition. Pulled together by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, as part of International Women’s Day, the exhibition features portrait photographs of eight women currently working within the service. #BreakTheBias Organizers say that the exhibition has been designed to support the official women’s day theme – #Brea...

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. International Women’s Day 2022 The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is ‘Break The Bias’. The campaign aims to achi...

Footage filmed from nearby buildings, and shared on social media, showed the fire raging and starting to spread from a flat on the 17th floor of the building. The alarm was raised shortly after 4 pm, and over 125 fire personnel responded, with crews from Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Dowgate, Bethnal Green, Dockhead, Old Kent Road and Islington all in attendance. The fire was brought under control by 7 pm after London Fire Brigade had mobilized a 64-meter turntable ladder - the tallest firefighting...

3M has announced the following investor events, which will take place in March 2022: J. P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Monish Patolawala, the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial and Transformation Officer at 3M, will speak at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Bank of America Global Industrials Conference 2022 on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Monish Patolawala, the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial and Transformation Officer at 3M, will speak at 1:20 p.m. EDT...

One of the United Kingdom’s most experienced counter-terrorism and security experts, Hardstaff Barriers is offering free advice to event organizers, about the impact of imminent changes to the law, which would improve the safety of venues and public spaces. Niall Griffin, a former Police Inspector and Counter-Terrorist Security Coordinator, is offering advice in relation to Protect Duty and what it means for event organizers. Martyn’s Law The new law would see the British public b...

The German federal states of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have started to take delivery of 46 new Euro VI Tatra Force 815-7 4x4 forest fire pumper vehicles, equipped with Allison 4500 Series fully automatic transmissions, following a Europe-wide open tender. Vehicles to fight wildfires LSTE Brandenburg, a state school and technical facility for fire and disaster protection, and the central police service of the state of Brandenburg specified and ordere...

Global warming is often mentioned as a factor in the accelerating frequency and intensity of wildfires. However, there are other consequences of global warming that impact the fire service, including new hazards and medical emergencies, emerging training challenges, population migration, and technology developments. Climate change is often discussed as a future event. However, the impact of wildfires is just the most obvious example of how climate change is already impacting the world, and fire...

Over 2,500 delegates joined the latest Fire Protection Association webinar, produced in association with Barbour EHS, that looked at the important topic of Best Practices in Fire Risk Assessment and Competency.  Howard Passey, Director of Operations and Principal Consultant at the FPA, addressed the challenges presented by forthcoming updates to legislation, guidance, and competency requirements that will see fire risk assessors coming under increased scrutiny. responsible person Beginni...

Thanks to everyone who visited MFC International at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 show, which took place from August 9 to August 10, 2019, at the Orange Beach Event Center, in Orange Beach, Alabama, USA. Southern Tow Expo 2019 MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) exhibited at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 event, along with the company’s US distributors, JaegerTech Corp, displaying a range of lifting equipment, including the high-lift low-pressure lifting bags and the new catch bags for heavy...

About twenty firefighters from SDIS 06 & SDIS 04 (Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute-Povence Departmental Fire and Rescue Service - FRANCE) intervened on May 23rd on a residential fire in Puget-Thénier City. Their quick intervention helped limit the fire on the second floor of the house. LEADER FLOWMATIC nozzles were used during this intervention.

Rosenbauer launches a new extinguishing system for burning traction batteries in electric vehicles. With the system, high-voltage batteries based on lithium-ion technology can be safely and efficiently extinguished. It enables direct cooling of the battery modules or the cells within the modules and thus a quick stop to the chain reaction of the continuous cells. safety of the emergency services The safety of the emergency services was the top priority during development and is achie...

The SOC-E3N is Hochiki’s new generation conventional photoelectric smoke detector, which is fully compatible with the majority of existing Conventional systems. The SOC-E3N(WHT) incorporates Hochiki’s unique High-Performance photoelectric smoke chamber removing the need to use Ionisation Detectors in the majority of applications. The Automatic Sensitivity Verification Window (ASVW) Drift Compensation technology is incorporated to ensure the Detector is operating at its optimum sensi...

Hochiki Europe, the manufacturer of life safety solutions, has launched FIREscape+, an innovative system that combines emergency lighting, fire detection, and wayfinding technology. The solution, which is the first of its kind, significantly enhances building occupant safety during an emergency, while simultaneously offering additional efficiencies for building owners. FIREscape+ features Hochiki Europe’s highly successful and cost-effective FIREscape emergency lighting system, as well as...

FEMA has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Adkins Avenue Fire in Bay County. On March 4, the state of Florida submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Adkins Avenue Fire. At the time of the request, the fire threatened more than 1,000 homes in and around Bay County. The Adkins Avenue blaze started March 4 and has burned more than 1,400 acres of state and private land. Approximately 2,500 people have evacuated. Federal funding...

Recently, Rosenbauer has built the first RTX for the North American firefighting market. The vehicle is destined for the Los Angeles City Fire Department and was developed jointly with the LAFD, with the "core DNA" being identical to the RT according to the European standard, while the technical design follows the regulations of the American NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) is equivalent to. The RTX contains the technological know-how of ten years of development work in the Rosenbaue...

Rosenbauer is working intensively on expanding the electric vehicle fleet for the fire departments. After the RT tank fire engine and a logistics vehicle, the first turntable ladder L32A-XS is also being electrified.  The top priority of the development engineers is to make the e-turntable ladder just as functional, powerful, and reliable as the tried-and-tested standard turntable ladder and to ensure the same operability, service-friendliness, and availability of spare parts. That is why...

The HFW-DHR-01 wireless magnetic door holder is compatible with all of the FIREwave Wireless Translator and Expander Modules enabling it to be easily integrated into a new or existing wireless system, linked to any wired system, or even used as a standalone system. Its fully wireless and battery-powered capability means it requires no wiring or power supply, making installation quick, easy, and cost-effective. In the event of an alarm, the HFW-DHR-01 can be programmed to automatically release,...

The forecast for wildland fire potential issued on February 1, 2022, by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) predicts that over the next four months, the potential for wildfires will be higher than average in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, parts of New Mexico and Arizona, and the central and southern plains, in the United States of America (USA). Over the last decade alone, fire ‘seasons’ in the USA have increased in length by two and a half months. In addition, the average...

On 9 February 2022, Northern Gas Networks Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, resulted in the death of the homeowner. fire and explosion Leeds Crown Court heard that, on 11 February 2019, West Yorkshire Fire Service was called to a fire and explosion in Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. The occupier, Elena Frunza, was discovered during a search of the property, whilst it was still on fire. She was taken to Pinder...

Fristads are innovators when it comes to workwear for women and has the belief that every working professional deserves comfortable and functional workwear. Fristads, as well as Granite Workwear, are continuously looking to develop a wide range of women's workwear that meets the needs and wants of women within the building and construction, industry, and service. Durable and comfortable workwear And it’s not just Fristads women’s workwear that it stocks, it also stocks a wide rang...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 5-7 April, the show will feature free CPD-accredited educational seminars, 120+ exhibitors, and the fire industry’s latest products, services, and technology. Cloud-based fire alarm solution C-TEC will be showcasing a host of integrated residential and commercial fire alarm solutions on Stand 3a/G50 including EVAC-ALERT, a new BS 8629 evacuation alert system, Hu...

Nittan Europe is pleased to advise that effective 1st March 2022, Mr. Yoshiaki Kadokura is to be appointed Chairman of Nittan Europe Limited, and will be handing over the responsibility of Managing Director to Mr. Tetsuya Ando. Extensive international business Mr. Ando brings with him extensive international business and management experience from different business sectors, which will provide a positive contribution to Nittan Europe’s ongoing success. In a personal message, their new C...

When it comes to investments, fire suppression is the one we hope to never utilize. All too often it acts like a safety blanket, unseen yet always there, a hidden investment policy we hope never to have to cash in. With systems, we manage daily, such as heating, air conditioning, and lighting, a fault is often noticeable and easy to identify. But how do you quickly ascertain an issue with fire safety infrastructure? RRO Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The introduction of the RRO Reg...

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has published a document on GOV.UK, which lists product categories currently covered by UK-registered Approved Bodies. Some product categories currently lack sufficient coverage by UK-registered Approved Bodies, so it is intended this list will help Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) consider expanding to fill these gaps in the UK market. UK CABs interested in registering to become an Approved Body can find guidance on the...

A new study suggests that the presence of very highly reflective markings may decrease drivers’ ability to see first responders working adjacent to their vehicles. Traffic incident scenes are a dangerous place. Secondary crashes, including struck-by incidents, are a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among emergency responders. One significant variable impacting the safety of responders operating along a roadway is their visibility to approaching and passing motorists, especially at ni...

3M announces that it has completed the sale of its floor products business in Western Europe, formerly known as Dinac, to Gerflor Group. The business was part of 3M's Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division. Gerflor Group is a pioneer in the production and distribution of floorings, wall coverings, and finishes. As part of ongoing strategic portfolio management, 3M has decided to sell the business and prioritize other areas within the Construction and Home Improvement Markets Divisio...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT™ pumpers and one Saber® pumper. The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022. The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s historic downtown distri...

On 7 and 8 December 2022, the fire protection industry will meet at the VdS-FireSafety Cologne with its large trade fair, free thematic forums, and top-class conferences. Exhibitors and visitors will find ideal conditions for professional exchange and personal encounters. Excellent opportunities for presentation The VdS-FireSafety Cologne is among the most important industry gatherings of the year for fire protection and is known for its top-class specialist audience. In this way, they offer...