Vietnam Fire Industry News

ImageTrend, Inc. announced the company has completed successful testing of its Elite EMS solution for compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s (CMS) Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) submissions. Agencies using ImageTrend Elite will be able to submit data directly to CMS allowing them to choose the best possible treatment plan for the patient and ensure proper reimbursement. ET3 compliance benefits  Compliancy for ET3 submissions boosts its Reve...

Parents and teachers are being warned not to give their children real candles for nativities, carol concerts, and other festive activities. Events will look slightly different this year with Government restrictions in place, but some services are still due to go ahead while others could take place virtually and London Fire Brigade is concerned about the potential for injury. The warning follows a serious accident in December last year when a child was badly burnt after his costume came into co...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC ("FSP"), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC ("SRM"), announces the acquisition of All-Star Fire, LLC ("All-Star"), a local tenured provider in the fire & life safety industry and known throughout the greater Atlanta market for its high level of customer service, reliability and technical expertise. Based in Atlanta, GA, FSP is an emerging high-growth fire & life safety business that is building a strong presence in the Eastern United Stat...

Coopers Fire have had their latest CPD assessed and approved by RIBA to provide architects and specifiers educational seminars on Cleanroom Fire Curtains through the RIBA CPD Providers Network. Coopers Fire has developed the FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain. The FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain offers 2 hours of fire resistance and allows designers of cleanrooms the flexibility to help create open plan environments already afforded to more traditional manufacturing facilities. Fire curtain b...

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide brand of operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has announced final FAA certification for the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B. Earlier this year, Erickson announced FAA approval of the S-64E model. This recent announcement finalizes the certification of the S-64F and CH-54B, solidifying FAA certification for the entire fleet of S-64 Air Crane E & F models, as well as the CH-54 Skycrane A & B models. The advanced...

British CCTV manufacturer - 360 Vision has entered into an enhanced partnership with Zitko Talent: a growing alliance of tech providers, educators, and manufacturers dedicated to attracting and developing the next generation of fire and security engineers. 360 Vision will be running generic course modules on CCTV theory, applications, and system design considerations, as well as providing certified product training to Talent trainees working with their products. certified product training Cou...

Zitko wholeheartedly supports the Women In Security awards and is delighted to see they’ll be taking place in February 2021, after a COVID-19 postponement. Run by Professional Security Magazine, the awards provide the opportunity to recognize outstanding achievement in several categories, including leadership, technical excellence, and industry contribution.   Contribution to Industry Over her Resourcing Consultant role, Priya has been instrumental in establishing Zitko Talent...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced its Vaccine Distribution Solution to aid state and local agencies charged with managing vaccine distribution in their regions, in order to identify and communicate with vulnerable populations, deliver tailored guidance and logistical information, and leverage ongoing check-ins to ensure the success of vaccine rollout. Importance of coordination and com...

Dame Judith Hackitt has provided an update to the Construction/Health and Safety/Fire Safety industry via HSE’s Building Safety eBulletin. “BAFE fully support Dame Judith’s comments, stressing the interest in UKAS Accredited Third Party Certification has increased over the last three years with the addition of more tender specifications stipulating this requirement." "BAFE continue to monitor the portfolio of Schemes available to ensure they remain the highest levels of determ...

The dates for INTERSCHUTZ have been changed, with the event now taking place from June 20 to June 25, 2022. The decision to reschedule the world's renowned trade fair for the fire, rescue, civil protection and safety/security verticals was taken by Deutsche Messe, after a process of thorough deliberation and intensive discussion with key market players. INTERSCHUTZ In a context that has affected numerous other trade fairs and events taking place all over the world, the move was driven by the l...

When The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA®) 1937 was ratified on October 25, 2020, it brought with it new recommendations for rescue tool care and maintenance, guiding service technicians and the first responders who use the tools in requirements and best practices that assure end users and the patients they treat are safe during extrications. The standards are already in effect and should be posted online soon; in the meantime, they sat down with HURST Jaws of Life® Engineering Ma...

In a study on the topic of 'Future technologies and scenarios in fire and disaster protection', the Karlsruhe University of Technology and Economics and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) want to examine how the latest technologies can support emergency services. Furthermore, it should be found out how operational processes can be simplified and accelerated. The basis for the analysis is an online survey aimed at those responsible for fire departments, rescue ser...

ImageTrend, Inc. announced Elite Vax™, a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination data, and reporting solution, is ready for immediate deployment. Elite Vax has been established for nationwide success in standardizing the process for tracking COVID-19 vaccinations, providing efficient and universal patient documentation for all providers and situations. Building from the ImageTrend Elite™ platform, this stand-alone vaccination solution provides streamlined and accurate documentation and r...

Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to announce that the Town of Groveland has appointed a new Fire Chief. Chief Robert Valentine was sworn in on Sunday at Central Fire Station at 181 Main St. by Town Clerk Elizabeth Cunniff. “Chief Valentine was a standout candidate during the preliminary interviews for this position, and I think he’ll be a true leader of the fire department and a great addition to Groveland,” Dembkoski said. Chief Valentine officially...

2020 was a big year for Coopers Fire. The company has relocated its headquarters to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art new facility in Waterlooville, and reimagined its website for the next phase of Coopers Fire’s growth. The company has even managed to complete work on some exciting fire curtain installation projects. But 2020 will forever be remembered as the year of COVID-19 - the disease that spread around the world and brought life as everyone knows it to a complete standstill. As all...

What is the status of the operational fleet? Which vehicles are ready for operation? What condition are they in? Where are the vehicles now? What and how much operating and extinguishing agents (water, foam, etc.) do they have on board? RDS Connected Fleet RDS Connected Fleet provides this and all other information required to prepare for operations. Connected Fleet is the further development of the proven service for fire vehicle management system with new hardware, user interface and functio...

A clear indication of both, the company’s improved relationship with Government, and the incredible effort of individuals, is the secondment of two specialists from FIA members to the Department of International Trade - UK Defence and Security Exports. Here is what the key people involved in this great partnership have to say. Ian Moore, CEO, FIA: "Working with Government for our members and the wider industry is, and has always been, a key priority. We are proud our relationship with Gov...

Rosenbauer presents a new forest firefighting vehicle. It meets both category 3 of EN 1846-2 for all-terrain firefighting vehicles and specific requirements for the protection of the vehicle crew, as defined for example in the French standard NFS 61-517 or NFS 61-518. This includes a thermal self-protection system and a driver's cab equipped with a rollover cell. With its compact dimensions, low center of gravity, and single tires, the all-wheel-drive vehicle is ideally suited for use in rough...

Major fire on the railway line in Siegburg, forest fires in Brandenburg, German fire brigades help with extinguishing work in Sweden and similar operations made headlines in the summer of 2018. The experts have learned lessons from their experiences: Many dangers were and are not taken sufficiently seriously!  At the upcoming annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) from May 27th to 29th in Ulm, the topic “Underestimated Dangers” w...

Apsana Begum, Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse, has asked the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government “Whether he plans to provide funding for remedial work to buildings that do not comply with fire safety regulations but do not have problems relating to cladding.” The Minister of State (Housing, Communities, and Local Government), Christopher Pincher, Conservative MP for Tamworth, reminded building owners and premises management that fire safety rema...

When The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA®) 1937 was ratified October 25, 2020, it brought with it new recommendations for rescue tool care and maintenance, guiding service technicians and the first responders who use the tools in requirements and best practices that assure end-users and the patients they treat are safe during extractions. The standards are already in effect and should be posted online soon; in the meantime, NFPA sat down with HURST Jaws of Life® Engineering M...

As part of the Fire Kills Candle Safety Week campaign, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is raising awareness of the fire hazards that come with candles, particularly in the lead-up to Halloween and Diwali. With celebrations looking slightly different this year in light of the COVID-19 control measures in place and with many organized events being canceled, RBFRS is asking residents to take extra care while celebrating in their homes and gardens. Lighting candles with care Gail...

A successful prosecution was brought by Royal Berkshire Fire Authority against a business owner following several serious fire safety breaches. The then business owner - Mr. Sharhan Safie of Paya Restaurant, London Street in Reading, pleaded guilty to nine charges all relating to breaches of the Fire Safety Order at Reading Magistrates Court on 8 November 2019. Nature of breaches Mr. Safie failed to undertake a fire risk assessment and to take adequate fire safety arrangements Following a fi...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents to take care when using emollient creams. The warning comes after research from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Anglia Ruskin University, and De Montfort University, which confirmed that both paraffin and non-paraffin emollients can act as accelerants when absorbed into clothing and exposed to naked flames or other heat sources. Risk due to emollient absorption Emollients are not flammable in themselves, but the risk...

The Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub was launched in Royal Berkshire on 7 November, following receipt of the Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme in 2020. This affirms the Fire Authority and Service’s ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community. The Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub launch event was hosted virtually by the Fire Authority, coordinated jointly between the Service and MP James Sunderland. It coincided with Remembrance Sunday and has b...

The work of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has again been recognized in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Chief Fire Officer Trevor Ferguson has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service (QFSM) for services to the fire and rescue sector. This award follows a recent successful inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service, where Her Majesty’s Inspector Matt Parr concluded, “Our firs...

Magirus has announced that due to the current spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the globally renowned INTERSCHUTZ exhibition has again been postponed and will now take place from June 20 to June 25, 2022. INTERSCHUTZ exhibition postponed The company said in an announcement that they regret this decision to delay the INTERSCHUTZ event. However, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, this was the only right decision. The health and safety of all concerned is the company&...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection and its partner in the United Arab Emirates, Al Masood Oil Industry Supplies and Services Co, have been awarded a significant contract that involves the adoption of wireless gas detection technologies as part of the Hail and Ghasha sour gas development project being coordinated by ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company). As a global pioneer in gas measurement, detection, and signaling systems, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection will bring significant safety benefit...

Rosenbauer's elves have been busy collecting toys and donations for KARE 11's Toys for Tots program. Its goal is to fill the firetruck with toys for all the good girls and boys. A huge thank you to the team members who have brought in toys and/or donated to create this giant collection! The firetruck full of toys will make its way to KARE 11 on Dec. 9th.

Argus Security announces the release of a new line of wired and wireless Manual Call Points. Fully approved to EN54-11 and EN54-25 (wireless variant) by BRE/LPCP, the new range delivers better performances in terms of the device’s setup and usability.    This new line of Manual Call Points will replace the existing range and they have also added a waterproof wired variant. The obsolete products, both wired and wireless, will not be available after 1st January 2021. Key features...