Fire Industry News for November 2022

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that it has received a US$ 125,000 grant from General Motors to help increase the safety of emergency personnel, as they respond to the more than 14,000 roadway incidents that occur in the U.S.A. (United States of America) each day. This is the second year that General Motors has awarded a grant to the NVFC to positively impact the safety of responders and the general public on the roadways. NVFC receives grant from General Moto...

Re-development, restoration, retrofit. No longer are these terms modestly viewed as construction buzzwords. Across the world, there’s an increasing appreciation and a budding culture that maintaining older buildings is the way forward for the planet and its people. Globally, cities are said to be responsible for 78% of the energy consumption, of which, buildings account for around a third of the total. And when users consider that up to 80% of the current buildings are expected to still b...

Drones provide a useful tool for multiple functions within a modern fire department. The Los Angeles City Fire Department has been among the first to embrace the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, and the program has continued to grow in the last seven years, always guided by professionalism and accountability. training, standardization, and professional development What can other fire departments learn from the Los Angeles example? “You have to crawl first, then walk after...

As workers across the country head back to offices, fire safety has gone from being just one person's responsibility to being front of mind for leaders in all businesses. A customer may be on the phone demanding new solutions, or blissfully unaware of their responsibilities now the office environment has changed. For those who works in the fire trade, now is the time to offer as many solutions as one can to the various problems that may have arisen in the last 18 months. Ceasefire can help. Ce...

Fire Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register implementing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act on Nov. 14, 2022 and is now seeking public comment on this Interim Final Rule. The public comment period will run from Nov. 14, 2022, through Jan. 13, 2023, and comments can be submitted at Regulations.gov. The Federal Register Notice docket number is FEMA-2022-0037. Hermit’s Peak/Canyon Fire Assistance Act The Hermit&rs...

REV Group, Inc. (REVG), a globally renowned company that designs and manufactures specialty vehicles in the fire & emergency, commercial and recreation industries, has announced that Dan DesRochers has joined their executive leadership team as the President of REV Fire Group. Reporting to Rod Rushing, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of REV Group, DesRochers will oversee the REV Fire Group brands - E-ONE®, Ferrara™, KME™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal...

Avon Protection is supporting requirements to expand military diver operational envelopes with its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather. Military diving operations are a critical component of delivering underwater assets in modern maritime forces. Today’s military and special forces divers are required to undertake a wider range of tasks within a single mission. This has led to requirements from militaries for diving apparatus that enables divers to complete missions that are longer, deeper, and...

Avon Protection’s range of protective equipment will be on display at CBRNe Protection Symposium on 20th-22nd September on booth #54 and #61. Avon Protection subject matter experts will help shape the future of CBRNe protection at the 14th CBRNe Protection Symposium in Malmö, Sweden, with two company presentations to focus on critical issues facing the CBRNe protection community worldwide.  CBRN protective equipment Avon Protection’s CBRN experts Hamish de Bretton-Gordon...

FirePro, in association with the Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS), has co-organized the meetings of ISO/TC 21 Committee, and its Subcommittees ISO/TC 21/SC3, ISO/TC 21/SC 5 and ISO/TC 21/SC 8. The event, sponsored by FirePro, took place from the 25th October to the 28th of October 2022, at Miramare beach hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, with Working Groups also taking place during that week. ISO/TC 21 Committee The ISO/TC 21, Equipment for Fire Protection and Firefighting Committee dev...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for its Annual Fire Service Achievement Awards. NVFC recognizes the contributions of a lifetime volunteer firefighter, a leader in health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, or a successful junior firefighter program.  Nominations are due by 5 pm EST on January 20, 2023 for the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award - Sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group This award recognizes a volunteer firef...

Firefighters and staff have been praised for keeping communities across Tyne and Wear safe this Bonfire Night. Senior officers at Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed the busy Bonfire weekend passed without serious incident. TWFRS saw a 1.1% decrease of total incidents from the 1st to the 6th November (Bonfire reporting period) across Tyne & Wear, when compared with the same time last year. Pockets of anti-social behavior, and calls about illegal bonfires, meant it...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board’s (CSB) safety video released on October 27, 2022 has reached one million views in just over a week, passing the one million mark on Friday, November 4, 2022. The video titled ‘Wake Up Call: Refinery Disaster in Philadelphia,’ details a fire, explosions, and toxic hydrofluoric acid (HF) release that occurred at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on June 21, 2019. CSB&rsq...

Detect hidden sources of heat and energy loss with Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras to save energy and cut heating and energy costs. The global energy crisis is hitting homes and businesses hard across the UK and Europe, with many people feeling their energy costs are spiraling out of control. According to the Department for Energy, Business, and Industrial Strategy, domestic fuel prices in the UK have increased by 60% compared to 2021. And the recent Business Energy Tracker report...

 A.P.E Fire & Security is currently recruiting for highly talented Installation Engineers to join its team. Based in Bristol and across the South West, A.P.E Fire & Security design, install and maintain innovative fire and security systems for many establishments. The successful candidates will become a key part of the team, installing various high-quality security systems and devices. Immediate start required.

Steel is used in heavy construction because it is relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and provides great strength under normal conditions. However, heat is its weakness. Exposed steel expands and may fail under fire conditions. Physical damage can cause the concrete to separate from the steel compromising the structure's fire-resistive integrity. Exposed steel can fail when its average temperature reaches approximately 1,000 F. Fire-Resistance rating The high temperature will weaken the stee...

Safe Fleet appoints a new Managing Director for its UK businesses. Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet as Managing Director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite is the UK’s brand in vehicle safety, lighting, and electrical parts for commercial vehicle aftermarkets and manufacturers. Labcraft is the UK’s manufacturer of high-performance and energy-efficient LED lighting for the commercial vehicle and emergency services sectors. providing safety solutions Steve Powell will lead both businesses,...

RealWear’s innovative Thermal Camera module connects seamlessly with RealWear Navigator Series headsets, includes radiometric FLIR Lepton®, and is the only device that supports MSX® technology to enable frontline industrial professionals to conduct inspections, enhance remote support sessions and avoid equipment downtime using simple voice commands. Revolutionary modular design “RealWear Navigator head-mounted devices, with its revolutionary modular design, continues to gai...

Avon Protection is showcasing its range of personal protective equipment at AUSA 2022, designed to keep front-line personnel safe from battlefield threats, be they ballistic, chemical, or biological. The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest operator of Avon Protection equipment, including CBRN protective wear and Avon Protection Ceradyne and Team Wendy® ballistic helmets. Products on display  The company’s full range of ballistic and bump helmet systems will be on displa...

From December 7th to December 8th, 2022, the ninth edition of the VdS-BrandSchutzTage will take place in Cologne, Germany. The fire protection solution provider - WAGNER will present its portfolio of products and systems for plant fire protection at its booth C-06, focusing in particular on fire protection for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are versatile and an indispensable part of everyday life. However, they also place special demands on fire protection. As an example, in addit...

Teledyne FLIR has announced the launch of the FLIR Cx5, a new pocket-portable thermal camera for condition monitoring in hazardous environments. The FLIR Cx5 has a rugged ATEX-compliant case, which allows users of this camera to safely monitor electrical or mechanical assets in hot working zones. Potentially explosive environments, such as oil and gas plants or chemical plants, need to be protected from ignition sources. That’s why electronic devices used in these hot work environments ne...

A.P.E Fire & Security offers maintenance and servicing agreements to anyone who they have installed a system for. Fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control are all systems that can maintain the fire and security system. Servicing the system regularly will elongate its lifespan and also, potentially reduce the overall cost of the system. Finding an issue with the system early means that parts can be fixed or replaced without having to replace the entire system. Replacing the entire system T...

Having the right fire alarm system installed could not only prevent serious damage to a property, but it could also save lives. In this guide, they discuss the various fire alarm systems suited to office environments. As a business owner or office manager, the priority is the safety of the staff and visitors to the office. With the amount of electrical equipment in offices, it is essential that users have installed an adequate fire alarm system. Good Fire Alarm System Why it is Important to h...

Shoplifting is the most commonly recognized security problem in retail. Crime statistics indicate there were 382,000 incidents of shoplifting in 2018 and there has been a steady rise in the number since 2013. Most thefts occur during busy shopping days and hours. Shop staff is usually too busy serving honest customers to recognize and deter the shoplifter. So, how can retail spaces improve their security to prevent potential theft and break-ins? CCTV Installing a retail store security device,...

An intercom system allows personal contact with visitors without the need to physically answer the door. They also provide a sense of security by allowing homeowners and building occupants to determine who’s at the door before letting them in. An intercom, talkback, or door phone is a stand-alone voice communication system for use within a building or small collection of buildings, functioning independently of the public telephone network. Most intercom systems are stationary and fixed to...

Whether users are new homeowners or have recently acquired new business premises, a prime concern will be how to keep their property safe. And of course, it’s not just the building and its contents that APE is thinking about; keeping the family and employees safe is going to be a top priority too. Functioning alarm system With research amongst previously convicted burglars indicating that they are least likely to target a property they immediately see to be protected by a fully functioni...

Avon Protection announces the launch of the CH15, a revolutionary new, ultra-thin, single-size portable escape hood that provides a minimum of 15 minutes of respiratory vision and facial protection against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats. The last decade has clearly demonstrated how the threat profile has changed significantly. Currently, most threats are unplanned, the CH15 is a development driven after an emerging requirement from specialist users to provide instant pro...

Avon Protection announces the launch of the Tactical Mask Communications (TMC) System, a communications solution for customers to interface between their headsets to the Avon series Air Purifying Respirator. Tactical Mask Communications (TMC) system is designed for users of Avon Respiratory Protection Equipment who require a simple yet scalable Tactical Communications solution when 'masked up'. Tactical Mask Communications (TMC) System The TMC is simple to configure, install and use, with a r...

Avon Protection has received NIOSH CBRN approval on its AvonAir™ modular powered air range. The Avon EZAir, MP-PAPR, and CS-PAPR usher in a new era of multipurpose and adaptable respiratory protection. The single filter Avon EZAir is the smallest and lightest CBRN-powered respirator available with the cost of ownership per use at nearly half that of PAPRs. The low-profile MP-PAPR provides supreme user comfort through its unique flexible construction and hydration integration capability....

The last decade has demonstrated that the nature of threats to international security has changed significantly. Structural challenges, such as terrorism, cyber-attacks, and nuclear proliferation have created an entirely new security environment. Avon has responded to the changing threat environment by broadening its offering to deliver end-to-end security solutions to customers from consultancy in specialist risk management and disaster recovery to world-leading protection and thermal imaging...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of SafeLINC, a cloud-based data-hosting infrastructure that gives users the power to remotely access and gather actionable data from their entire suite of fire alarm control units. SafeLINC provides users with a cloud-connected gateway and a cloud application platform accessible via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. Together, these components provide facility managers and technic...