United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

Masoom Miah, of Frizinghall, rushed to the aid of his neighbor, when he saw her at the window of her smoke-filled bedroom on the morning of October 8th. The property, a three-bedroom semi-detached house, was starting to fill with smoke after the woman had used a blow torch as part of a DIY project. His quick-thinking actions led to him rescuing the woman from the house and this month, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) held a commendation ceremony at Shipley Fire Station, where Mr....

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has opened its vault of pictures to give people an insight into some of the incredible photos taken over the last 150 years. The images are being revealed as WYFRS undergoes an incredible modernization with development to include a state-of-the-art urban search and rescue training center. The new sustainable headquarters, training center, and fire station will ensure firefighter learning in West Yorkshire is future-proof. Most iconic and dramatic...

The KGO deploys units from 30 ambulance stations, 156 fire stations, and 116 police stations, and Siemens and Frequentis were chosen to supply the associated technology. 1,200 emergency calls for the police and 550 for the fire and ambulance services: just an average working day for the three emergency services in the Oldenburg region. “The police alone received 680 emergency calls between midnight and 6 am on New Year’s Day 2013,” recalls Chief Superintendent Heiko...

The FDC Vietnam project is the first large-scale Frequentis project in Vietnam, generating an order value of EUR 8 million. It is the worldwide biggest fire brigade project of the Vienna-based high-tech company so far and another story of success regarding the cooperation with the Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB). construction phase After nearly 10 years of preparation, the contract covering the first construction and modernization phase of dispatch centers for the fire brigade and emerge...

The process of cutting and sewing was an old practice that involved careful hand-stitching, one at a time. Nowadays, sewing machines are used by workers to produce gloves of various kinds. Such a knitting technique makes it easier to produce high-utility gloves.   However, why is this technique used to make safety gloves?  Process of Cutting & Sewing  Cut-and-sewn designs use pieces of fabric stitched together on a sewing machine, like cotton jersey gloves. This proces...

Fostering fire safety is a basic principle, but one that suggests many different approaches and technologies. Best practices and greater innovation can play a role to ensure various aspects of fire safety (and health), but the first step is awareness. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is a fire safety trend that isn't widely adopted but should be?

Christina Nugent, 55, started working with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) when she was 41 years old. The mum-of-two from Pudsey has been based at Stanningley Fire Station and says she would encourage other women to just “go for it” if they are thinking about becoming a firefighter. Her commitment to helping women into the service is paying off – just this month seven female trainee firefighters joined the service. “It’s wonderful to see more women j...

The city of Jacksonville, FL installed 60 seats of the Frequentis PROTECT™ NG 911 Call Taker platform replacing an aging system and bringing the city’s police and fire agencies into the Next Generation of map-centric call processing PROTECT™ allows agency Call Takers to see a caller’s location prior to answering which significantly improves situational awareness for call center supervisors. The mapping feature allows Call Takers to rapidly identify areas of high call vo...

The Gamewell-FCI®, GWF-7075 is an Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). The GWF-7075 has a signaling line circuit (SLC) loop that is used to connect the addressable detectors. The SLC loop is capable of supporting up to 75 detectors and 75 modules using the System Sensor® Velociti® Protocol, and it also offers built-in support for the SWIFT™ wireless fire alarm devices. The GWF-7075 is equipped with two configurable Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) that support a...

ProInert offers all the benefits of other inert gas systems with several significant design improvements and enhancements that not only mean a superior product but savings to the bottom line. Most inert gas systems discharge from the nozzle into the protected space with a high surge flow rate, creating a hazardous pressure peak. These systems use pressure reducers further down the pipe network to mitigate safety issues, but also require both high-pressure and low-pressure piping. cost-effectiv...

While the purpose of a fire alarm system is to evacuate the building safely in the event of a fire, a mass notification system (MNS). The system is designed to keep occupants informed of the type of emergency and direct them on what to do and where to go. However, they share a common goal to warn people of danger and provide information to stay safe. NFPA 72 code For this reason, the NFPA 72 code recommends the use of a single integrated combination Emergency Communication System (ECS). FPS c...

In order to meet increased demand following the introduction of the statutory code, all forensic work previously managed by the Corporate Customer Team (CCT) at UKAS, has been taken into the Forensic section with immediate effect. This handover has been supported by a re-deployment of key staff from CCT to Forensics. Consolidate forensic operations within a single team This will consolidate the majority of forensic operations within a single team to allow them to focus on the expansion requir...

The list of "CPWG Interoperability Heroes" recently included their names: Martin Lies and David Dahlberg, scientists from the "Communication Systems" department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE, have been honored with this exceptional distinction for their many years of involvement in several committees of Federated Mission Networking (FMN). The FMN initiative was founded in 2015 with the aim of improving interoperability betwee...

National Foam is looking forward to the return of its Industrial & Municipal Fire Training School on February 28 – March 2, 2023. The school is held at TEEX Fire Field, College Station, TX 77845, United States. Participants will get comprehensive training on all aspects of firefighting including foam types, fixed systems, and firefighting strategy plus much more.  Features of the Training School Certified Instructor. Legacy and Fluorine Free foam emphasis. Discuss...

Electric fire vehicles, virtual reality (FR), and firefighting robots are among the new technology innovations in the fire market. They are also among the topics covered in the articles that attracted the most attention (i.e., received the most clicks) at thebigredguide.com in 2022. summary of important issues and technologies Also attracting eyeballs in 2022 were timely issues such as the labor shortage and the ongoing risk of cancer for firefighters. Fire garments were also among the topics...

The VID Camera camera combines a standard network camera's enhanced resolution and picture clarity with built-in flame, smoke, and motion detector capabilities. The FM-approved technology detects: Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera. Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed. Presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke. Unauthorized Intrusion. FSM-IP network video recorder A scalable, network video recorder with video management software, each FS...

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2023, which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from 17 – 19 January, 2023. Visitors to the stand will be able to find out about GFE’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and will be able to talk to GFE’s specialists about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has EN...

When it comes to fire alarms, users want to ensure that they have the best system fitted for their property size and purposes. The majority of the clients are businesses looking to secure the safety of their staff and clients. What is suitable for smaller commercial customers might not be the best option for multiple occupancy buildings. Amthal's experts will always advise on the best possible solution for user, but this handy guide should give user a good idea about the different fire ala...

Lithium Ion Batteries are quickly becoming the norm for many of our customers. It is important to know that they can be a safety hazard since they contain a flammable electrolyte, and if damaged or incorrectly charged can lead to explosions and fires. thermal Runaway Failure in these batteries can create a "Thermal Runaway". Overcharging heats up the electrolyte/chemicals inside causing an exothermic reaction. The hot chemicals will degrade the separator. When the separator is breached, i...

Lights are essential tools for firefighters during structure fire suppression and rescue. They are necessary for situational awareness, illuminating the exterior pathways and structure entries, reading smoke, and searching for potential victims. Common lights used in the foreground are portable scene lights, helmet lights, right-angle (or 90-degree) lights, and more recently, drone lights. In this article, FoxFury look at different types of lights and how they can be used for structural firefig...

The development of the Fire Control Fire Standard has been coordinated by National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) in conjunction with the NFCC Mobilising Officers Group. This further Fire Standard accompanies the twelve Fire Standards already published.  Fire Control Fire Standard The following NFCC National Operational Guidance underpins the Fire Control Fire Standard: Fire control National Operational Guidance: Survival guidance. Fire control National Operational Guidance: Fire cont...

Larger and more increased storms are producing soaring natural disaster costs. The U.S. alone witnessed 16 natural disasters by September 2020, which brought damages to at least $1 billion tying the records set in 2011 and 2017. This increase in disaster severity and costs make it harder for Emergency Managers to do their jobs. In this article, learn more about the issues facing disaster relief efforts and what users can do to prepare for the next disaster. Rising Cost of Disasters In the las...

After eight years, Simon Banks has made the difficult decision to step down from the BAFE Board. Justin Maltby-Smith, Group Managing Director of BAFE, stated, “In my first year with BAFE I can see that Simon has been an extremely supportive and valued member of the BAFE Board." "Simon’s work, especially in driving new talent into the fire and security sectors, has been of great value, and with Simon’s support BAFE has been honored to be part of this with our support of quality...

Bruce the dog was out for a walk with puppy River, his thoroughbred daughter, on Wednesday afternoon when he decided to scamper across a frozen fishing lake at Green Lane, Horbury, before catapulting into the freezing water. The dog managed to get to the island at the center of the lake - but it was thanks to River that help arrived quickly. The eight-month-old puppy alerted professional dog walker Sharon Skinner to the danger Bruce was in, and she immediately rang West Yorkshire Fire and Rescu...

Automatic gates remain an increasingly popular security choice for family homes, business premises, or public buildings – anywhere that full control over access is needed. Here, Jamie Allam, CEO Amthal supports a new campaign by the Door Hardware Federation (DHF) to show why it’s so important to focus on correct installation and maintenance, to maximize their potential and ensure they are safe and secure. Powered and automated gates are more frequently becoming part of the design o...

Ultra-fast detection of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires is possible with Fike optical flame detectors. Their resistance to weather conditions and false alarms, and ability to detect smoke and oil mist with Fike Video Analytics, make UV/IR optical detection ideal for high-risk environments. Optical flame detectors identify fires and explosions in as few as 5 milliseconds and offer high visibility of up to 100 ft. Various models of high-speed flame detectors include: IR3: Detects hydrocar...

Offering fire, process monitoring, and pre-explosion protection capabilities, industrial thermal imaging cameras accurately identify hot spots or overheated equipment, providing early warning to avoid equipment damage or personnel risk.  Cameras provide live and recorded video from the camera as well as a phone app with alarm push notifications and remotely controlled relays. Contact to discuss users' specific goals and Fike can help select the ideal industrial thermal imaging camera for t...

Linear heat and fire detection cable (LHD) will sense an excessive temperature or fire condition at any point along its length and display its location at the control panel. Designed for use in a wide variety of fire and heat detection applications, LHD cable is particularly suited for harsh environmental conditions, applications where maintenance access is in a physical or hazardous area, and/or where there is a requirement to cost-effectively install detection near the hazard. advanced polym...

Despite their quaint façades, modern care home environments are under consistent pressure to secure the safety and care of vulnerable residents and staff. Between funding constraints, staff retention, and the reverberations of COVID-19, the UK’s 17,000 care homes and their 400,000 residents face several challenges to provide safe and comfortable settings for occupants. Where the safety and care of residents is concerned, external regulation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) will host its inaugural Regional Wildland Symposium on March 17-18 in Box Elder, SD. This wildland fire-focused event will bring together fire and EMS personnel from across the region and country to participate in valuable classroom training and idea exchange. interactive classroom training The symposium will provide an opportunity to learn from interactive classroom training and share ideas and best practices with wildland firefighters and other stak...