United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

A group of 4th year University of Calgary students worked to reimagine safety– and won an award for their efforts-at the UofC’s 2022 Captone Design Fair, placing first in the electrical and software engineering category. Their project–Development of a Software Solution for Safety Visualization and Analysis–was sponsored by Blackline Safety. Blackline Live software portal Capstone design projects are the culmination of four years of study - a year-long assignment where s...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent around 60 firefighters, in eight appliances to a tower block on Queensdale Crescent, less than a mile away from Grenfell Tower, where a flat on the 12th floor was ablaze on 21 June, 2022. The LFB arrived at the scene at Stebbing House at around 9:20 am, with the fire under control by 10:55 am. The fire is believed to have been caused by a charging electric scooter. Fire risk assessment According to a report by Construction News, a recent fire risk assessment by...

Further to the announcement on 7 August 2019, Avon Rubber is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business (the “Business”) and the rights to the Ceradyne brand. Over the next 12 months, the company will transition the critical business functions to Avon in a phased and controlled manner. During this transition phase, the business will be operating as usual as a stand-alone business alongside Avon Protection. As a reminder, th...

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the successful completion of the second phase of S&T's wildland-urban interface wildfire sensor technology program, part of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative. On average, 60,000 wildfires occur across the U.S. each year, burning millions of acres. Providing early warnings of these fire events is critical to response and recovery efforts, both for communities and public safety. fire sens...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, fire & emergency apparatus, custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and defense bodies, is committed to fostering the next generation of young professionals. The company is proud to host six interns for the 2022 Summer Internship Program. New Interns Recruited The engineering department welcomes Kayla Lipsey (UW-Platteville), David Kanowitz (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Zack Watters (UW-Platteville). Watters return...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced fire investigators have determined fireworks were the cause of the early morning June 17 grassfire that originated in the open space south of Jacqueline Drive, Pittsburg. The fire threatened some 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of approximately 2,200 residents. four-alarm response The blaze, first reported at 2 a.m., prompted a four-alarm response from both Con Fire and Cal Fire, with more than 100 firefighters and...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed to share fireworks safety messaging for the public. This information is of particular importance given current critically high fire danger and the large number of grass and vegetation fires occurring across the County. Media-only event to share safety measures The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused...

After 10 years of continuous success in the passive fire protection (PFP) market with its cellulosic range of products, Hempel launched its first product for the hydrocarbon PFP segment: Hempafire XTR 100. Providing UL 1709-certified hydrocarbon passive fire protection in a lightweight coating with low dry film thicknesses, Hempafire XTR 100 offers significant safety and project benefits for customers. On oil & gas facilities, fires can be disastrous. Lives can be lost and damage can run i...

The National Volunteer Fire Council and Color Health, in partnership with the CDC, are supporting free COVID-19 lab testing for under-resourced communities across the nation. Your fire department can play a critical role to increase access in your area by becoming a testing location. It takes little effort from your team and no certification is required. Participation benifits In exchange for your participation in this program, your department will receive $250 for participating, $50 for ev...

Residents throughout the county can now access home fire safety information, with a personalized action plan, online in their own time. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service launches a new home safety check tool, available via their website, that will enable people to carry out their own home fire risk assessment for free. The online tool takes the answers given and creates an action plan that can be saved and printed, giving basic, simple tips to help keep their home fire safe. Internet-Enab...

Bosch is pleased to announce a new software release for Praesensa, the IP-based public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system. The new software version 1.50 features an improved user experience and enhanced connectivity, especially for large installations requiring multiple controllers and subsystems, along with more options for system redundancy. New software update V1.50 for Praesensa PA/VA system System designers will receive more flexibility designing large system networks with this relea...

Smoke alarms, often referred to as smoke detectors, are a cornerstone of modern home and building safety. These unassuming devices play a pivotal role in safeguarding lives and property by detecting the presence of smoke, which can be an early indicator of a fire. In this comprehensive guide, FCF Fire & Electrical will delve into the significance of smoke alarms and explore two primary types: ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms. Understanding their differences and capabilities is cruc...

Barbour has published a round-up of recent fire safety legislation changes, following a busy year for parliament. The round-up aims to provide a short, digestible precis of the many updates seen in recent months, notably following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. key points in fire safety legislation changes Highlighting the key points from each, users can quickly catch up on the measures to improve fire safety, which aim to drive forward reform of the Fire and...

Since the green strategic partnership was signed back in May, by Prime Ministers - Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, there has been a lot of online activity between Danish and Indian players in the water sector – with the Danish embassy in Delhi as main facilitator. From concept to hands-on projects Following all the good intentions, the task will now be to transform them into actual projects. The Indian government has an ambition to reduce the country’s average water loss of ab...

Residents throughout the county can now access home fire safety information, with a personalized action plan, online in their own time. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new home safety check tool, available via their website, that will enable people to carry out their own home fire risk assessment for free. New home safety check tool The online tool takes the answers given and creates an action plan that can be saved and printed, giving basic, simple tips to help keep the...

June 21 is the official start of summer and Gilbert Fire & Rescue along with the Gilbert Police Department want to share a few safety tips for users to keep in mind. Limit the time outdoors during peak heat hours. Stay hydrated - drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Take frequent breaks in the shade if users are required to be outdoors. Watch children and pets around water at all times. Don't leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle - look before locking. Check on elderly...

In order to inform an NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Health and Wellbeing strategy, colleagues from Nottingham Trent University have been tasked with conducting a survey, to map health and well-being across fire and rescue service staff, in order to better understand current and future needs.  Health and Well-being strategy The NFCC Health and Wellbeing strategy will reflect the health and well-being needs of people in the fire safety industry, across all careers.  Led by Dr. R...

It is with a heavy heart that BAFE announces the passing of two friends and colleagues. Both, Peter Chilton and Dominic Cook passed away at the end of April 2022.  They both greatly assisted BAFE with fire extinguisher technician assessments/verification and exam invigilation as experts within their field. Peter Chilton Peter Chilton had more than 30 years of fire industry experience before working with BAFE, including 25 years with a fire extinguisher organization, Fire Protection Servi...

Puncture-resistant safety shoes are a crucial line of defense against workplace hazards. Some of these common hazards entail the risk of objects falling on or coming under the worker’s feet or sharp objects that could pierce the shoe’s outsole. Sharp objects like screws, spikes, sharp scrap metal, or other nuisances like rusty nails can pose a threat to workers’ feet in hazardous industries. Moreover, it can deposit bacteria and debris deep into the tissues, which may result i...

For a business owner, protecting employees, customers and property is a top priority. One way to do this is by having fire extinguishers on hand in case of an emergency. But did users know that simply owning a fire extinguisher is not enough? Owners also need to regularly maintain fire extinguishers to ensure they work properly in the event of a fire. Astoria covers has everything owners need to know about fire extinguisher maintenance. What Is Fire Extinguisher Maintenance? Fire extinguisher...

The children of South Yorkshire firefighters have spoken about their ‘kind’, ‘loving’ and ‘brave’ dads in a brand new campaign video from the county’s fire service. Filmed as part of International Father’s Mental Health Day (IFMHD), the video features five youngsters talking about the things they love about their dads – all of whom are serving firefighters. Messaging around IFMHD South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) says it h...

It is with a heavy heart that BAFE announces the passing of two friends and colleagues. Both, Peter Chilton and Dominic Cook passed away at the end of April 2022.  They both greatly assisted BAFE with fire extinguisher technician assessments/verification and exam invigilation as experts within their field. Peter Chilton Peter Chilton had more than 30 years of fire industry experience before working with BAFE, including 25 years with a fire extinguisher organization, Fire Protection Servi...

The offenses included the failure to maintain working fire alarms and emergency lighting systems, failure to keep escape routes clear, and a lack of measures to stop fire and smoke from spreading. The charges were brought against Mr. Marshall following inspections by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, who also discovered that there had not been a suitable fire risk assessment undertaken for the properties. During the inspections, conditions in one of the properties were found to be so da...

Dr. Harry Carter lost his battle with cancer on June 17, 2022. He was a dedicated member of the CVVFA serving in several roles as the NJ Representative to the CVVFA Presidents Council and as Editor in Chief of www.Respondersafety.com, where he oversaw highway incident struck-by reporting and authored the editor’s column. CVVFA paying tribute Dr. Harry Carter helped launch Respondersafety.com and contributed to its now 10 thousand pages of content. “He wrote until his declining heal...

ACAIRE and ANRACI have signed a cooperation framework agreement with the objective of establishing the terms of cooperation for institutional exchange with the purpose of agreeing on and developing programs and projects related to: The improvement and strengthening of fire protection conditions for Colombians through technological, academic, regulatory, ethical and business development of all the actors in the sector. The promotion of technical excellence in each of the stages associated wit...

Rosenbauer presents the first L32A-XS on a fully electric series chassis at Interschutz 2022 event. When it first was introduced nine years ago, the standard aerial ladder with lowerable cage boom took aerial rescue operations to a new level - especially in confined spaces - and is now opening the way to the (electric) mobility of the future for fire departments. Volvo chassis The L32A-XS electric aerial ladder is built on a Volvo FE Electric chassis and powered by two electric motors, wit...

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernization upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, marks the opening of Interschutz 2022 with the unveiling of a new line of Firefighter Protective Clothing (FPC) that is specifically designed to meet the needs of firefighters in Germany, the Netherlands, and across continental Europe, offering enhanced comfort and compatibility with MSA’s advanced safety equipment and solutions. Called the MSA® Bristol X4, the new line of FPC integrates MSA Bristol&rsq...

AW Technology was delighted to visit the prestigious Intersec 2020 Event, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai.  The three-day event is the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety & fire protection. The 22nd edition welcomed over 1000+ exhibitors from 56 countries and 33,584 industry visitors. Intersec 2020 Chris Atkiss, Business Development Manager, AW Technology, said, “With the leaders in fire protection under one roof, Intersec 2020 offered the perfect opportu...

BAFSA is pleased to announce Sprinklers Training Academy based in Dorset has commenced delivery of the L2 Certificate (Experienced Worker Route) in Fire Sprinkler Installation. The Academy joins West College Scotland, Neath Port Talbot Group of Colleges, and Llandrillo College in delivering this online qualification. Certification requirements The link given on the BAFSA website explains the nationally recognized qualification (Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation) covering Resi...