United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) is the sole provider of water and sewage services in Northern Ireland. Almost 1.8 million people across the country count on them to supply 605 million liters of clean water and treat 362 million liters of wastewater daily. Over 1,500 staff—approximately 500 of whom are frontline workers—operate and maintain thousands of assets and supply production, mechanical and electrical services, as well as metering and billing. While NI Water had a variety o...

Gilbert Fire & Rescue in Arizona and Pierce Manufacturing will welcome Gilbert’s new Pierce Volterra electric pumper into service with a local media open house and traditional push-in ceremony on Friday, October 27 at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2. The media event begins at 3 PM (MST) with the push-in ceremony to directly follow at 4 PM (MST). Attendees will have the opportunity to get an up-close view of the revolutionary electric fire apparatus, learn about its technology elements...

In a groundbreaking move towards enhanced fire protection and property preservation, AX, a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, has successfully partnered with Mighty Fire Breaker to provide a full-scale product demonstration for the  Sundance Resort risk management team, to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in fire detection and property protection. Following an extensive field test that demonstrated the capability to detect and protect against smoke and safeguard properties fro...

The Special Operations branch of the Palm Beach County Fire Chief’s Association will conduct a multi-agency training drill from Monday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The primary location for the drill will be Currie Park at 2400 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida. There will be both morning and afternoon training sessions each day. Scenario simulation The drill will simulate a scenario involving a disabled vessel with role players on the boat and in the water, as w...

Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...

Heavy downpours on Friday (20) caused by Storm Babet saw Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) Combined Fire Control to see their busiest 24 hours on record. The Service’s Combined Fire Control Room is a joint control room with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service–responding to 999 calls from both counties. Over 1500 calls were received in a 24-hour period-exceeding that of the summer heatwave fires of July 2022. Flood alerts issued While Cambridgeshire saw flood alerts...

A new mounting bracket to support warning illumination above the running board is available for the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV/SSV, model years 2021-2023. T-Series™ light heads Using this bracket, users can configure their favorite T-Series™ light heads to add supplemental warning along the Chevy Tahoe running board using the factory mounting points, or mounting points of their choice. While maintaining their commitment to quality and reliability, the T-Series mounting bracket is competi...

Complete the Charging Your EV Future survey to help shape the future of sustainable transportation in Victoria.  effectiveness of EV fast-charging This survey is part of a collaborative research initiative, led by researchers from UVic and Royal Roads, to better understand the effectiveness of EV fast-charging infrastructure in supporting the transition to climate-friendly transportation options. These results will help inform the City’s approach to developing EV infrastructure and...

With the upcoming bonfire season, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) wants to ensure celebrations are both fun and safe. In 2019, WYFRS responded to 427 bonfire-related incidents, and they are committed to reducing that number. safety is key While WYFRS encourages celebration, safety is key. Whether users are attending an organized event or having their cozy bonfire at home, listed below are WYFRS' top tips for having a safe bonfire season: Whenever possible, consider attending or...

CLM is delighted to announce that Tom Gilbert will be joining CLM as the new Group Chief Executive Officer. Responsibilities As well as driving the group's overall vision, Tom will work with the team to develop the existing clients and introduce new ones while also identifying and developing new service offerings.  He will also utilize his extensive network to promote CLM as the UK’s number 1 passive fire protection contractor. Tom Gilbert Tom brings a wealth of experience t...

CLM Fireproofing is the current Number 1 Provider of the National Firestopping Framework (Pretium|Hyde Group). Utilizing the framework can engage to provide Firestopping and Fire Door Installation works. The Pretium Framework, developed with Contracting Authority the Hyde Group, with technical input from Frankham Risk Management Services, delivers quality services, best practices, and assurance with an accredited supply chain. About the Framework Projects of all...

To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires. The law, LD 24, goes into effect on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, and will impact fires that exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter that are not for debris disposal. Notably, permits for burning brush and wood debris remain unaffected and are still required under the existing regulations. The ne...

The Board of Directors of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced that Robert Mehrabian will be named Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2024. As Executive Chairman, Dr. Mehrabian will remain actively involved with the company with a particular focus on strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions and margin expansion programs. Dr. Mehrabian's employment contract has been amended and extended an additional three years to December 2026. In addition, Edwin Roks will assume the ro...

As Bonfire Night approaches, residents are reminded to stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service wants everyone to enjoy Bonfire Night safely. However, fire crews are often called to incidents involving out-of-control bonfires and fireworks that can be easily avoided by taking a few simple precautions. bonfire safety tips Station Commander Gareth Boyd, community risk manager, said: “Bonfire Night can be plenty of fun for all of the family to enjoy,...

The terms under the new Building Safety Act 2022 became enforceable from October 1st this year.  Here, Bob Glendenning, Fire Design Engineering Manager of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, examines why creating a ‘Golden Thread’ of information within the new legislation is so important for those involved in the intumescent coatings industry.  Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has been developed as a new framework for the design,...

The FireQual Awarding Organization is proud to announce that they have achieved Ofqual approval. FireQual shall now be offering both Ofqual and SQA Regulated Qualifications for individuals working in the fire safety industry. Lewis Ramsay, FireQual Chair, said: “This is a great milestone for FireQual, and we thank Ofqual for recognizing that making fire safety qualifications as accessible as possible for the industry is an important aspect to benefit the future safety of the built environ...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is celebrating the hard work of those who answer when users call for help – as part of International Control Room Week. The awareness campaign is running from Monday 23rd October for one week to highlight the amazing work of the staff in control rooms and to raise awareness of the crucial work they do. Control Room The Control Room is the first port of call for anyone who needs assistance from WYFRS. Its Fire Control team deals with hundred...

Aboca S.p.A is an Italian healthcare company producing over 100 food supplements and medical remedies from organically farmed plants and medicinal herbs. They help with more than 60 health issues for people of all ages, with remedies sold in close to 20 countries. The company’s field operations span almost 1700 hectares of land located throughout Umbria and Tuscany, where more than 60 species of plants and herbs are grown using sustainable techniques and cultivated by 150 workers. The ch...

Osborne, a UK-based construction company, turned to Blackline Safety for a solution when they recognized a gap in the connectivity of their employee safety program. The challenge - A construction project employing Osborne people required their workers to spend extensive time inside the Gade Valley Viaduct near King’s Langley in the UK. Osborne realized that within this structure GPS, GSM, and company intranet signals were all inaccessible. Supporting additional purchases This created b...

When an employee working alone suffered a health incident, Marmon/Keystone’s investment in connected safety tech proved invaluable. The Challenge Providing safety and security for lone workers Marmon/Keystone is a wholesale distributor of tubular products with over 27 warehouses across the US, Canada and Mexico. Operating for over a century, many things have changed, yet one constant remains - the belief their employees are their most valuable asset. The company’s commitment to e...

The Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA) maintains 160km of backcountry trails near Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. Working alone at night, and out of cell range, their volunteers rely on Blackline Safety to keep them connected to help if needed. The challenge Lone volunteers working out of cell range To keep trails open during the day, FSA members spend their nights on a snowcat trail groomer, driving deep into the mountains. There, they can spend up to 10 hours grooming the trails, wh...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has announced the shortlist for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards, with the winners due to be announced on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. As well as showcasing the award winners, the event will feature a special guest speaker, comedian Hal Crutten.  Each award recognizes excellence within the passive fire protection industry, at the company and individual levels. Shortlisted co...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

As part of its growth offensive, the fire protection solution provider WAGNER founded its subsidiary in Poland in 2008.  WAGNER Poland Sp.zo.o. is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and can already look back on numerous major fire protection projects. fire-related damage Ireneusz Bruski has been responsible for the subsidiary as managing director for more than 4 years. His main focus is on implementing the WAGNER corporate strategy in Europe for the sales areas of Poland and the...

Firefighters are urging the public to stay away from flood waters and to follow evacuation advice as Storm Babet continues to cause life-threatening flooding across Scotland. A second Red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office covering the Tayside and Grampian regions from midnight tonight, Friday 20 October, to midnight on Saturday, 21 October. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has responded to almost 70 weather-related incidents across Scotland, including rescues from hom...

The Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Stuart Stevens has released a statement on the response to Storm Babet.  Stuart Stevens, Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said, “We currently have several resources committed to support evacuations and rescues in the areas most severely impacted by Storm Babet, which primarily includes Brechin and also other areas across Tayside and Grampian." follow safety ad...

PU Leather Gloves, also known as synthetic leather gloves, have become indispensable in numerous industries and specific industrial applications.  Synthetic leather, often referred to as faux or vegan leather, is a highly sought-after alternative to traditional leather. This man-made material emulates the appearance and texture of genuine leather without relying on animal hides. ethical and environmental reasons Although animal leather has its place, choosing artificial leather over...

First Direct Arena in Leeds played host to a major multi-agency exercise, when West Yorkshire’s emergency services came together to test their joint plans in responding to a major incident. live-action exercise West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) joined forces with Counter Terrorism Policing North East, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service for a live-action exercise, simula...

In the realm of passive fire protection, longevity and commitment to excellence are key indicators of a company's reliability and expertise. innovation, and commitment Nullifire, a renowned manufacturer of passive fire protection solutions, has recently been nominated for the prestigious Long Serving Member Award, 40 Year Gold by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).  With an impressive 40 years as a serving and proud member, Nullifire stands as a true industry pioneer,...

Founded in 1989, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control (Skedaddle) is Canada’s largest company providing humane wildlife removal to hundreds of homes and businesses across the country each day. Over the last 30 years, Skedaddle has completed thousands of wildlife removals through environmentally friendly and poison-free practices. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years, requiring the implementation of a comprehensive and connected program to address the safety of their...