Zimbabwe Fire Industry News

Due to the concentration of production resources and inventories in ever-larger operating facilities, fire loads and possible consequential fire damage in food processing plants have risen considerably in recent years. The causes of fires are manifold: short circuits, ignition of packaging materials, fires in cold storage rooms, or grease fires are just a few of the causes. The consequences of fires can threaten the existence of companies. High property damage, expensive remediation measures as...

Tom Abell, the Chief Executive of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said, “EEAST is not currently experiencing operational problems resulting from fuel supply issues and services are running as normal, so people should continue to seek care as they usually would." He adds, "We are monitoring the situation and working closely with local partners.”

The former Township of West Carleton Fire Department (now a part of the newly amalgamated City of Ottawa) recently completed the installation of a network of 14 dry fire hydrants. Working in conjunction with Mainstream Dry Hydrants Inc., sites were selected to ensure year-round access to local ponds, lakes, rivers, and cisterns strategically placed in the District. To date, all of the dry hydrants have been used in real fire situations. Hydrant rating classification According to Sector Chief,...

At Hardstaff Barriers, their ‘For the Love of Lives’ ethos extends beyond the life-saving vehicle restraint and security systems that they manufacture and supply. They value their own hard-working team, providing outstanding health, safety and wellbeing support, but they also go to great lengths to support and benefit people living in the communities that they work in. They’ve supported a number of charities and special causes to show how much they value all lives. Road safet...

Firefighters in Canada’s Yukon Territory are welcoming news that their government is adding a number of cancers to those deemed occupational in firefighters, including two cancers that will be the first included in presumptive legislation anywhere in Canada. On September 17, Yukon Territory announced it will introduce legislation adding thyroid and pancreatic cancer to its list of presumptive coverage, which would make it the first jurisdiction in Canada to cover those illnesses. They are...

In the case of a fire emergency at any airport, every second counts. Aircraft Rescue Fire Firefighters (ARFF) always have to be effective in a short time, in order to save precious lives from a burning aircraft. The firefighting foam must be quickly efficient and should be able to contain the fire effectively. fluorine-free foam (FFF) The world of firefighting is quickly moving towards fluorine-free foam products, moving away from PFAS-containing products (such as AFFF and AR-AFFF foams). The...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combating the Fawn Fire burning in Shasta County. On Sept. 23, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Fawn Fire. Fire threat At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 1,900 residential structures in and around Shasta Lake. The fire also threatened 100 commercial structures, two churches, an el...

Fire Door Safety Week research reveals more than one in ten renters fear that raising fire safety concerns will affect their tenancy. There is cause to complain: a third of all renters have experienced fire doors being damaged or propped open and a quarter noticed a broken fire alarm in the last 12 months alone. With renters also concerned about whether reporting issues will even lead to them being fixed, the Fire Door Safety Week campaign is calling for fire safety to be urgently prioritized a...

Tank storage is a key part of many processes.  Storing water will ensure that there is enough water to fight a fire in a facility, and storing animal fats will ensure that there is the feedstock to make biodiesel or other finished products that require this as feedstock. Keeping these tanks warm or above freezing temperatures is often just as important as the product stored in them. Having a tank that is properly designed to accommodate a heat source then is critical as well.   Sever...

The platform for fire protection solutions opens its doors again from 18 to 19 October 2021 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg. At the international trade fair for preventive fire protection, AQUASYS Technik GmbH will once again present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting. In hall 10.1, stand 208, visitors can convince themselves of the efficient mode of action of fire fighting by using high-pressure water mist and exchanging impressive references with experienced specialists. Fi...

Ardent is proud to announce that they have now obtained the latest version of P-Mark SPCR 199 certification for the Ardent Dual Agent Fire Suppression Systems. The P-Mark SPCR 199:2021 certification assesses the performance of fire suppression systems against realistic fire conditions and vehicle environmental aspects in engine compartments with combustion engines. The 2021 certification standard presents a new rating classification system over the previous 2017 version. SPCR 199:2021 certific...

A game-changing moment for international standards will enable a real acceleration in government and industry transition to net zero. Led by BSI, and approved by the ISO members, the London Declaration is a commitment to ensure global standards will support climate action and advance international initiatives to achieve our global climate goals. Meeting climate change targets Following recent research that shows fewer than one in four of the world’s largest companies are on tr...

The IAFF welcomes the Canadian election result and is prepared to work with the Liberal minority government and MPs from all parties to continue advancing firefighter and public safety issues. “We congratulate all MPs elected to the House of Commons on September 20 and look forward to collaboration from all parties on the issues that matter most to Canadians, and the issues that we bring forward on behalf of Canada’s professional firefighters,” says IAFF Assistant to the Gener...

In light of Fire Door Safety Week, it’s imperative to comply with UK Building Regulations in delivering high-quality, fire-resistant doors for buildings and properties. Envirograf manufactures an intumescent door upgrade kit to assist with upgrading doors to 30-60 minute Fire Door ratings. Paints are delivered to numerous project sites, and works are carried out by certified installers. Andrew of Barrett & Son Decorators dusted and cleaned the doors as preparation befo...

The AZTEK is an extremely versatile tool to complete a knot pass through a system. The AZTEK can be used for a knot pass on a raise or lower and can be used on a Twin Tension Rope System (TTRS) or a Dedicated Main/Dedicated Belay (DMDB). In the video, the team demonstrates how to perform a knot pass using an AZTEK on a TTRS lowering system with dual CLUTCHes. AZTEK piggyback haul system The AZTEK is what is referred to as a piggyback haul system. A piggyback haul system or “pig rig&rdqu...

Chubb recently installed a hybrid fire solution, comprised of a combination of hardwire and wireless fire systems, in Glenapp Castle, a 21-bedroom, luxury five-star hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland. The solution meets the historic Scotland preservation agency’s stringent requirements. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Challenge The owners sought to convert the castl...

  After the Civil Protect in September, Rosenbauer Italia will also present an extensive selection of Rosenbauer products at REAS 2021 from October 8 to 10. As an absolute highlight, the RT Revolutionary Technology can be experienced at the booth (No. C10-D9 in Hall 1).The Rosenbauer team is looking forward to the visit!

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.  “Smoke alarms have played a leading role in...

A necessity in most places, fire extinguishers are designed to be recognizable and practical. In case of an emergency, people need to be able to spot fire extinguishers quickly and know what extinguisher to use and how to use it. That being said, Anglia Fire Protection understands that fire extinguishers are not the prettiest of things and people often want them to be discrete, or even worse, completely out of sight. This is a complete health and safety no no! extinguisher engineers offer expe...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of custom-built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the purchase order for a fleet of 12 new units to Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service in Alabama. “Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is dedicated to providing rapid, reliable, and professional emergency services to the citizens and stakeholders of Birmingham,” said Cory D. Moon, Fire Chief, Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. “G...

Federal disaster assistance is now available for wildfire survivors with uninsured and underinsured damage to their primary residence in Tehama and Trinity counties. Funds assistance Assistance may include funds for temporary housing while one is unable to live in the home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence. Including privately-owned access routes,...

Apollo announces that it is the Headline Sponsor for The Women in Fire Safety Awards on 4th November. New to 2021, the awards have been set up to honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of women within the fire safety community. These awards will also be supported by some key industry names such as IFSM, the FPA, and the ASFP. Recognize, motivate and promote women The purpose of the awards is to address a historical gender imbalance and champion a more progressive industry t...

Working at an industrial site involves its dangers and one of the major risks is head injury. The human brain is very fragile and is most susceptible to being affected by shock, bumps, or any other head injury. In fact, according to the research, head injuries seem to be one of the major causes of fatal accidents on industrial sites. Whether it is a construction site, where users are hanging 50 ft above the ground, or a mining site, where users are 50ft below the ground, protecting the head is...

Apollo announces that it is the Headline Sponsor for The Women in Fire Safety Awards on 4th November. New to 2021, the awards have been set up to honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of women within the fire safety community. These awards will also be supported by some key industry names such as IFSM, the FPA, and the ASFP. Recognize, motivate and promote women The purpose of the awards is to address a historical gender imbalance and champion a more progressive industry t...

Nittan Europe is delighted that they could take part in The Fire Safety Event at NEC Birmingham, held on 7th – 9th September 2021. This free-to-enter event was aimed for visitors to gain direct insight into the latest fire protection and prevention products and solutions, to maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management. The Nittan team have had an incredibly successful three days at the event. Many thanks to all the visitors and customers for making the first presence at...

2020 saw the United Kingdom hit with a worldwide pandemic of a respiratory disease called COVID-19. It saw thousands of people hospitalized and cause a severe strain on the country’s NHS services. The UK government decided to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and assist the under-pressure NHS, by building seven new temporary hospitals, located around the United Kingdom. The seven hospitals were to re-purpose existing, multi-function public buildings, such as London’s ExCel, Birmingham&rs...

The Laurus Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust predominantly based within the Greater Manchester area. The trust consists of seven schools which are: Cheadle Hulme High School, Laurus Cheadle Hulme, Laurus Ryecroft, Didsbury High School, Hazel Grove High School, Gorsey Bank Primary School and Cheadle Hulme Primary School. In 2017, The Laurus Trust, along with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), selected BAM Construction Northwest, based in Salford, to deliver the Laurus Cheadle Hulme, Ch...

Thermal imaging cameras are indispensable for modern firefighting operations. They are used for situational awareness, in search and rescue operations, or to locate the seat of the fire, to name just a few of the many applications. The cameras are an indispensable tool, especially for inside fire attacks, as they provide SCBA crews with a good view even in zero visibility. They see what is not visible to the human eye, namely the heat radiation from objects and people. It is like having a sixth...

“Most nights, the fire alarm goes off after midnight in the building where I live. It rings for about 20 minutes before security switches it off. This has been happening for almost three years. The alarm has never yet been the result of a real fire, but I fear the day when it is. Everyone’s become so complacent now that I worry no one will react when an emergency does happen – and there will be very serious consequences.” The day-to-day experience of this Dubai resident...

Module 5 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry focuses on firefighting, with opening statements setting out a detailed analysis of operational, cultural, and leadership shortcomings of the London Fire Brigade. The Inquiry is interested in how the London Fire Brigade trained and prepared its staff for responding to fires in all buildings as construction methods have changed over the decades. Different legal firms Module 5 began with opening statements from three different legal firms, representing the...