Fire Industry News for April 2024

In the world of mountain biking, safety and performance are paramount, and having the right gear can make all the difference. Recently, the O'NEAL TRANSITION Enduro Helmet with Twiceme HTH-Technology climbed to the top of the charts, earning the title of “Best Buy” in the August issue of the German MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine. Let's explore the features that set this helmet apart and understand why it stands as the ultimate choice for riders. Introducing the O'NEAL TRANSITION Helmet...

In a time of relentless technological evolution, Twiceme, a Swedish tech ingredient in protective equipment, has introduced a new digital platform to revolutionize sports safety. The platform, known as Help the Helpers (HTH) Technology, aims to enhance safety for individuals through its various features that collectively create a comprehensive platform for helping. It empowers bystanders to help others in the event of an accident while contributing to increased safety for the wearer of gea...

POC has been the EF Education-EasyPost’s riders’ helmet and eyewear sponsor since 2014. Through their partnership, EF Education-EasyPost and POC have worked together on product development with safety central to every advancement. Because of POC, the team wears the highest levels of head and eye protection available as they race across the globe. Now they can, too. Ventral Air Mips This is the helmet the fans have been asking for for many years. Developed with a focus on...

Global height safety specialist - Guardian is pleased to announce a partnership with Twiceme Technology, the rapidly growing safe-tech company out of Sweden. The partnership will debut with the integration of Twiceme's technology in the upcoming launch of Guardian’s B7-Comfort Harness planned to start shipping to customers late April 2023. Twiceme® is an integrated technology Twiceme® is an integrated technology that allows end-users to enter personal data into a piece of equipm...

Twiceme, a global pioneer in safety technology, is excited to be part of Guardian's B7-Comfort Harness, launching in the United States of America (USA).  This revolutionary harness offers unparalleled safety and comfort, thanks to innovative technologies such as Twiceme, groundbreaking engineering, and expert design that puts the user's needs first. B7-Comfort Harness The B7-Comfort Harness has been in development for over a year, with extensive end-user feedback informing every stage of...

Twiceme, a Swedish safety technology company, recently conducted a survey to gauge the willingness of US bike riders to pay for their innovative safety technology. The survey asked three questions: - "Would you feel safer if personal safety information was shared with rescuers in an emergency?" - "Would you be willing to pay USD 15 extra for equipment that can do this?" - “What’s the most important criterion when buying a new helmet?” The results of the survey were quite inter...

The Swedish safe-tech brand - Twiceme® is announcing a new partnership with the Norske Tindevegledere (NORTIND), a highly respected educational institution and world-renowned mountain guide organization. The Norwegian mountain guide association, NORTIND, holds high esteem in the mountain guide community. The country is rough and difficult to handle, but it’s no match for the advanced mountain guides working in it. And it’s not only that Nortind is highly respected by guides...

The Swedish safe-tech company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). With its 5700+ professional climbing and ski guides and over 226,000 guided experiences annually, AMGA makes a perfect addition to twICEme's rapidly growing community of rescuers and mountain guides. Attitude and safety awareness It is in collaboration and consultation with overarching organizations such as AMGA that Twiceme is growing its network of informe...

Since launching in 2017, Twiceme Technology has established a solid network of rescue teams from all over the world. It is through dialog with these that the Twiceme core concept looks as it does. At the beginning of the year, Twiceme pledged to globally expand its network of affiliated rescue organizations. Here is a summary of how things are progressing. Trusted by Rescue Professionals Worldwide The core concept of Twiceme relies on the experience of rescue professionals worldwide. Their in...

When it comes to mountain biking, having the right helmet is crucial for both safety and comfort on the trails. Among the wide array of options available, the POC Otocon stands out as a top choice for its advanced technology and stylish design. Intro to the Otocon In this article, they'll be comparing two available versions of the Otocon: the standard edition named just “Otocon” and the “Otocon Race MIPS”. They'll examine the differences between the two, highlighting th...

The fast-growing ingredient-company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American building brand - Diamondback Toolbelts, a brand known for its innovative and high-quality products with a design focus on ergonomics. The two brands will work together to offer the next level of smart building products in Diamondback’s next line of equipment. Twiceme HTH (Help The Helpers) technology gives you the information you need to help someone who has become incapacitated in a...

The French outdoor brand - Salomon is releasing a range of smart ski helmets for kids as a part of their FW 22/23 equipment launch. By integrating the safety technology Twiceme, the helmets can provide info such as parent phone numbers, exact location and other relevant information needed if something were to happen. Here they can find the recommended kids' helmets. In this way, the collaboration between Salomon and Twiceme can help set co-riders and loved ones at ease - and is a clear mark of...

Google realized it early on when adopting its tagline “Don’t be evil”. Having control over a vast amount of data will mean a vast amount of power in the hands of one company. In a position of power, it is paramount to use that power for the greater good of the people. In 2022, that tagline has never been more relevant as the debate is oftentimes portrayed as binary. Either a company is good and collects no data or a company is bad (or evil) because it collects data. But the de...

FASQUAL is a fire and security Contractor registration scheme developed by the BSIA and the FIA. The scheme aims to provide reassurance to employers, offering the peace of mind necessary when hiring contractors who prove they are qualified, suitable, and low-risk.  Although often an arduous and time-consuming task, vetting candidates and making sure the right one is hired is paramount in this industry. national database FASQUAL is a national database that stores all the information emplo...

At Twiceme Technology, they believe in the power of being a cog in the big, globe-spanning wheel of safety. They like to talk about something they call the Ecosystem of Safety - a phenomenon with enormous potential in terms of making equipment and apparel safer, but which perhaps not many people think about. In this piece, they will explain what they mean by calling it an ecosystem, and what this means for the future of smart safety in personal protective equipment. History of Bike Helmets Pe...

Personal protective equipment, a well-enforced protection program, and safeguards are the essential building blocks for the safety of workers in the field. If only one of these aspects is lacking it could spell disaster for the workers that these things are in place to protect. Luckily they have seen some amazing improvements to PPE in these last years. Though they still have quite a bit to go, they wanted to expose them to some of the tech that has them excited and that they think will have, o...

This International Women’s Day, Zitko wants to highlight the work in the continued fight towards achieving greater inclusivity and equal representation in the work environment. As a successful company with over 50% female representation, including at the Senior Management level, Zitko is proof that diversity can only strengthen a business and they remain consistent in the mission to advocate and lead by example in this issue until it is seen everywhere across the industry.  Fast-tra...

Last month, Recruiter Insider announced their top five consultants for Candidate Experience for Q4 and Zitko were thrilled to learn that Ellie Kendal, who works in the contracting department, was named as one of those five. Ellie joined Zitko just over two years ago and after only a year with the company, she was promoted to Senior Contract Fire & Security Recruitment Consultant. Although this is a great achievement, it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Ellie’s list of s...

Salomon announced a partnership with Twiceme Technology to integrate Twiceme into their helmets. The goal is to strengthen its position as a pioneering brand within innovation, with an expected product release in late 2022. ‍Technology Can Help Increase User’s Safety and Product Value It’s yet another verification that the industry is moving towards more innovative equipment to increase safety on the slopes.  In this article, they’ll learn What is Twiceme? ...

Twiceme Technology wants to make adventures safer by making personal equipment smart. A partnership with the French sports company Julbo was announced with the joint goal of increasing safety on the slopes. This will strengthen the presence and awareness of Twiceme® in France and in the Alps which is great news for skiers wanting the most advanced equipment in terms of safety. Twiceme Technology has entered a partnership with Julbo aiming to increase safety for skiers through digital tech...

Safety helmets are essential in almost all industries. Be it mining, construction, forestry, or any other sector, a safety helmet is one of the most important parts of the personal protective kit for the workforce. Over the years, with the progress in technology, hard hats have become more advanced and provide better protection. However, not all types of safety helmets are suitable for every job. safety helmets Different types of safety helmets have different properties. And it is important t...

The digital ingredient brand Twiceme Technology has joined forces with the Italian multisports brand Dainese to increase safety within the mountain bike segment. The Italian brand leaves no stone unturned in order to figure out how technology and innovation can be used to create the safest helmets out there while placing a large focus on usability. This mission compelled them to create the lightest full-face helmet ever made weighing in at a mere 570g even though it is filled to the br...

Delboy was only after a quick win, but there is a lot that can be taken from this scene in terms of recruitment and staff retention. Transparency is absolutely key, from both sides. It’s a fairly tough market in recruitment currently, so now more than ever transparency is key. With widespread redundancy over the last year, there are a lot of candidates who are accepting jobs that they wouldn’t have previously considered. This is likely to cause retention issues within 6-12 mont...

There are many possibilities for integrating ingredient brands into PPE in the marketplace. With ever-increasing demands on safety, customers are looking for brands that take a stance.  However, with increasing opportunities, some prioritization might be needed. In doing so, it is important to recognize the power of a simple idea and a simple solution that requires little friction when implementing the feature. ISPO 2021 - Digitalization and Sports Tech They all are simple to use for all...

Since its formation in 2003, Welcome Gate has built an excellent reputation for its vendor-independent solutions and security systems integration services. In 2019, the Board identified the need to expand and develop the company’s engineering function to support the next phase of rapid growth. Zitko has worked with Welcome Gate on a variety of resourcing assignments and was appointed on a retained basis to resource a new key senior management role: Head of Operations. Profiling the...

The end of a challenging year is worth celebrating and so is Twiceme's second anniversary. The last year was difficult for many, while surprisingly promising for a few. Although it was far from the year, Twiceme hoped for on a humanitarian level, new learnings were gathered and adjustments were made, which will result in new opportunities in 2021. Twiceme Technology’s journey towards becoming a global standard of accessible vital info faced several obstacles in early 2020, however, these...

The pandemic has made it difficult to predict demand from one month to the next, when it comes to field service engineering. This makes the flexibility of employing contractors even more attractive. In Autumn 2020, STANLEY Security Solutions approached the Zitko contracts team with a considerable challenge: resource a group of 8 – 10 contractors to support the company’s operations in various UK regions. The requirement was for an immediate start and the specification was strict: mul...

When one of the UK’s major Fire & Security companies needed to hire a number of hard-to-find field engineers, Zitko was their first-choice partner. They were awarded the assignment on an exclusive basis, with a brief to find engineers skilled and certified in both Fire and Security technologies. Engineers tend to specialize in one or another field, so the assignment was challenging, especially with the additional requirement to fill the roles urgently across various locations. Buildi...

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...

The mission is to develop the Twiceme concept into a global standard and the vision is to create safer adventures and working environments for people exposed to a greater risk of accidents. An essential part of this is building trust and recognition of the Twiceme symbol among rescue professionals and end-users. With increased support from the global rescue community, Twiceme Technology is on the right track to becoming a worldwide pioneer of accessible vital info. A Future Tool for Rescue Pro...