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Since ancient times, humans have treaded upon the skin of animals. This can be traced back to literally all major cultures and civilizations of the world. Called as 'Leder' in old English and Proto-German, it meant 'tanned or otherwise dressed hide or skin of an animal'. In ancient Roman, Greek, Indian, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian civilizations as early as 3000 BC, the use of leather products for making shoes and gloves and drinking water bags is found. Replacement for natural leather The use...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Elizabeth Fire Department in New Jersey, USA has placed an order for seven custom Pierce fire apparatus, including two Arrow XT™ pumpers, a 100’ Heavy-Duty Rear Mount Aerial Ladder, two Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescues, a Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue tactical response unit, and a Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue special operations vehicle. The new fire apparatus purchase was conducted through Pierce dealer, Fire &...
It was one of the most daring missions of World War II and, a West Yorkshire Firefighter will be joining in a tribute to a group of brave Marines, nicknamed the Cockleshell Heroes. As part of the 80th anniversary, firefighter Kris Whitworth will spend the next few days retracing the route taken by the marines which includes Halifax’s David Moffatt, who died during the operation in December 1942. tribute by retracing Operation Frankton saw ten marines damage six enemy ships in the port o...
International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...
Seek Thermal, a major provider of thermal imaging technology, is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification is a testament to the company's commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction. ISO 9001:2015 certification ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems, and it requires companies to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requiremen...
With the ever-increasing danger of state and national wildfire based on global climate change conditions, Alchera X, an international AI software development company, has launched the most effective, dynamic, and innovative SaaS (Software as a Solution) product that will be incorporated into the wildfire early detection and monitoring program on SJW lands. With a 24/7 capability to detect and alert wildfires within minutes and often before a 911 call comes into first responders, FireScout&...
Bioex and Leader are exhibiting at the HEAT & FIRE Expo 2022, part of the NATURAL DISASTERS EXPO. Meet their team and learn more about their range of fluorine-free foams effective on Class A fires (wildland fires, forest fires, urban fires, structural fires), as well as class B fires (hydrocarbon and polar solvents fires) at the event. Event details include: Date: 7-8 December 2022 Location: Singapore expo Booth: 631 HEAT & FIRE Expo is igniting actions to control wildfires and...
With the development of the semiconductor industry, there are more and more integrated circuit chip factories. The investment in the new project of the semiconductor chip factory is huge, and the investment in the plant infrastructure, clean room, bulk gas station, special gas cabinet for the main system of the plant, and semiconductor equipment is all necessary. The following data will briefly introduce the important gas system construction, which involves many complicated construction, i...
Detector Testers’s 2023 exhibition calendar kicks off early with the return of Intersec, the international exhibition for fire, security and emergency services. The 24th edition of the Intersec exhibition runs from 17th January to 19th January, 2023 and is set to re-unite the industry through conversation and product demonstrations that are focused on the latest technologies designed to overcome the challenges faced by fire and security professionals. Intersec 2023 The company will be...
Emergency responders looking for the perfect technical rescue glove can end their search. Fire-Dex, the manufacturer of PPE for first responders, introduces the Dex-Rescue Glove, which is a cut above when it comes to technical rescue responses. Dex-Rescue Glove Designed to be a first responder’s best friend, the Dex-Rescue Glove is the industry’s first non-structural glove certified to NFPA 1951 (“Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue...
The Excela product can be ordered with an optional protective display cover. This accessory can be purchased as an option (M323) together with the Excela product, or as a standalone component (P/N 6361-835). The protective cover is intended to shield the Excela display from substance splashes and scratches. It is made out of thermoplastic and can be easily installed over/removed from the front of the Excela product display.
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the Johnson Controls Foundation’s $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) to support future disaster responses across the U.S. Since 2012, the Johnson Controls Foundation’s support of the Red Cross ADGP has helped the Red Cross pre-emptively prepare to meet the rapid needs of those impacted by disasters. Annual ADGP donations help to improve the organizatio...
Emergency Service organizations need to harness new ICT services and embrace technology to deliver smarter and safer services to the community. Firefighters and control room staff continue to play immensely important roles in keeping people safe. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) provides protection, prevention, and response services for more than 800,000 people. It needed a strategic partner that could modernize and manage its ICT infrastructure to enable its transformation. Headquar...
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have become the first fire service in the country to move to a fleet of electric emergency response cars. Following the end of the lease period on the previous emergency response cars operated by the service, the decision has been made to move to hybrid electric vehicles. The vehicles allow incident commanders to travel swiftly to take command of, or offer support to, ongoing incidents. plug-in hybrid electric vehicles Forty-five Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid e...
Get in the holiday spirit by coming out to enjoy the Island Equipment Owners Association Truck Light Parade. Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022. Location: The Truck Light Parade starts in Victoria at the Breakwater District at 5:40 p.m. and finishes in Langford at 8:30 p.m. Event details: The Truck Light Parade will travel from James Bay to Langford, bringing Christmas cheer and collecting food bank donations along the way. Learn more and donate to a local food bank onli...
With the FIFA World Cup Tournament and people starting to attend Christmas parties, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to be careful, when they are out at night. The warning comes as the Royal Life Saving Society promotes its national 'Don’t Drink and Drown' campaign, which encourages people to make smart decisions when around water and under the influence of alcohol. The campaign urges people to think about their friends and to help them return home safe...
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is delighted to initiate the NFCC Middle Leadership Programme project for the benefit of UK fire and rescue services. Led by Project Executive ACFO - Matt Cook, in conjunction with the project team under NFCC’s Leadership Programme, the project aims to provide a standardized approach to developing middle managers, both operational and support, for the fire sector. NFCC Middle Leadership Programme project The project will incorporate blended and so...
G7c personal wearable by Blackline Safety is the world’s first connected gas detector and lone worker safety monitor certified to the newly-upgraded BS 8484:2022, the standard that underpins the UK’s lone worker safety leadership. Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Employers have a legal obligation to manage any health and safety risks before their employees can work alone. Potentially harmful events In addition to the almost 700,000...
It already feels and looks like winter in some parts of the country, and it won’t be long before the season brings more widespread winter storms. As winter approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and other storm hazards. Loss of Power Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. Portable generators create a risk of CO poisoning that can kill in mi...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the availability of new Parts Kits for Fire pumps. Consisting of engineered combinations of Armstrong genuine parts, the Parts Kits include all the replacement parts and related hardware required to complete the service and maintenance tasks that fire pumps require. Parts Kits are designed to make it easier for service contractors, service dealers, and parts dealers to maximize system integrity, avoid failure and ensure fast, effective res...
Children are never too young to learn fire safety basics, this is the important message North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue wants to communicate this Christmas time. Inspired by the popular ‘elf on the shelf’ tradition which many families participate in, ‘Blame the Flame’ inspires to bring a comical, yet important message to young children across the county. With the help of parents, carers, teachers, and anyone else who has contact with children aged between 3 years...
Good grip, spark resistance, and defense against jagged or abrasive surfaces are some of the features that leather welder gloves bring to the table. This is owing to the fact that leather is renowned for its resilience and capacity to absorb heat. In fact, it can withstand temperatures as high as 350°C without charring. Mallcom’s F834 Leather Split Welder Gloves serve as the ideal pair of gloves that exemplify all these above-mentioned features. F834: Welding Heat Resistance wi...
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has responded to the Independent Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade. Chief Fire Officer - Chris Kirby, said: “The report makes difficult reading for anyone working in the fire and rescue service. It shouldn’t need saying - but there is absolutely no place for the negative behavior and attitudes described in the report in any modern workplace, let alone the fire and rescue service." Independent Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade Chr...
Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions provider, has announced that Melanie Hudson has been named as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective from Dec. 1, 2022. She will join the Lexmark Executive Team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Allen Waugerman. In this leadership role, Melanie Hudson will be responsible for Lexmark’s global commercial organization, ensuring Lexmark is best positioned to meet the needs of customers...
Residents are urged to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they look to keep warm and reduce energy use this winter. As temperatures drop heading into the coldest part of the year, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is highlighting the potential risks of finding alternative, unsafe ways of heating and lighting their homes as the cost of living continues to increase. Stay Fire Safe campaign The Service is supporting Na...
For decades, aqueous film-forming foam compounds (AFFF) based on fluorosurfactants were used in firefighting. These ensure unsurpassed extinguishing results, especially in the case of liquid fires. However, they have recently come under criticism because of their effect on organisms. Although fluorine-containing additives may currently still be sold and used in many countries, the mandatory disposal of contaminated fire-fighting water or residues in the soil makes them increasingly unattractive...
A Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team is working to enable the use of trusted digital identity products across the UK economy. This means ensuring there are secure digital ways to prove that people are who they say they are, or are entitled to do particular things, without repeatedly having to present a mish-mash of documents and bills. Right from the start, they have been asking people what they want from these products. They heard time and time again that people want...
A super-hospital in Glasgow is set to begin a multi-million-pound remediation project to remove cladding from the exterior of the building. The work, which will start on 27 November 2022, is expected to continue until 2027. With a total cost of £33 million, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital project will involve the removal of panels from the atrium alongside other remedial work. cost of remedial work According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), the Scottish government is...
A memorial garden to celebrate the life and legacy of fallen Senior Firefighter Louise Hincks will be officially unveiled today outside the Happy Valley CFS Station - a space to be enjoyed by the community in Louise's honor. The garden - which is located on the grounds of the Happy Valley CFS Station, where much-loved and respected brigade member - Louise volunteered - has blossomed thanks to generous donations facilitated by the CFS Foundation, State Government and the time of CFS members. Pa...
Firefighters in Huddersfield braved the cold weather to raise more than £6,500 with a street collection for Children in Need. BBC charity Crews, their colleagues, and other volunteers carried out a bucket collection outside the Fire Station and in the town center to collect cash for the BBC charity, which supports disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Personnel from Huddersfield Fire Station have carried out collections since 2000 and the team was thrilled when the co...
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