Events News

EMS professionals will ask Congressional leaders at Capitol Hill to advocate the passage of EMS legislation National Volunteer Fire Council joined representatives from all sectors of the EMS community to inform members of Congress about the needs of the emergency medical services in 2010. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is sponsoring the second EMS on the Hill Day on May 3-4 in Washington, DC. The event provides participants the opportunity to join w...

FLAME-SIM will showcase the latest additions to its 3D real-time simulation software at FDIC 2011 The additions and improvements to FLAME-SIM add to the realism as well as the effectiveness of the training software. New features include a new heat interface and the ability to turn on/off the command panel and message text. FLAME-SIM will showcase the latest additions to its 3D real-time simulation software at the Fire Department Instructor Conference (FDIC) in Indian...

Fire& Safety Taipei will feature three zones and eight major themes to enhance buyer networking efficiency In its 14th edition, the show is expected to attract more than 25,550 professional buyers to source the latest products and services in the electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries. Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries is expected to at...

Fire and Rescue services and companies will benefit from the LG Group Annual Conference 2011 BAFE will be canvassing participant's opinions and sharing current issues with delegates at the conference. BAFE is proud to announce their attendance at this year's LG Group fire conference. The exhibition will explore a number of current fire issues, and will debate the key challenges facing the fire service in the future. Over two days delegates from government, leading fire and re...

Fire Safety MENA 2011 conference would help in upgrading fire safety measures undertaken in MENA region The MENA region is keen to review methods of reducing the risk of fire during the construction phase. The MENA region is currently experiencing a spectacular growth of building development and huge capital investment particularly from international shareholders. Qatar, in particular, has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Therefore, it is expected that stand...

Protex Arabia 2011 will be held between 13 and 16 March 2011 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events Jeddah will host the first international trade exhibition to focus on fire, safety and protection in the Kingdom, Protex Arabia 2011, which will run between 13-16 March 2011 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events. Saudi Arabia is the second largest market in the world, with a $97 billion forecast spend on homeland security alone over the next 8 years; equating to...

Secutech Thailand 2011 will feature exhibition of products from the fire safety and security industry In an exhibition space of 5,000 sq.m., exhibitors will be able to show a comprehensive range of products, services and technologies related to fire safety and security industry. Secutech Thailand, set to become the leading trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries in Thailand, is attracting leading industry players to its upcoming show which will be held 3...

SSI 2010, Indonesia highlighted the latest safety and security equipments  Dynamic showcase of state-of-the-art security technological products and fire engines demonstration at the designated display area made the exhibition quite engaging. The inaugural Safety & Security Indonesia (SSI) 2010 was successfully staged at Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia on 8 -10 December 2010. Showcasing the latest safety & security technology and equipment, SSI 2010 created...

Sprinklers are the key tool that will be concentrated in the Eurofire 2011 programme for better awareness Eurofire 2011 is part of the programme of events that celebrate the bicentenary of the Paris Fire Brigade. The EFSN is a sponsoring partner of the Eurofire conference, which will be hosted by the Paris Fire Brigade at the prestigious Ecole Militaire in Paris on 25-27 May 2011. Eurofire 2011 is part of the programme of events to celebrate the bicentenary of the Paris Fire...

Mobility and multimedia technology demonstrations at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 Telcordia will display 3D Media Search, Telematics, Context Aware Services and Network Product Integrity at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010. Telcordia, a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, will demonstrate a slate of advanced mobility and multimedia technology demonstrations at IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE GLOBECOM 2010) in Miami, Flori...

The Executive program will be held at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Senior fire executives who are selected will be awarded fellowships to attend Harvard's annual program for senior executives in state and local government. Application procedures have been announced for the 2011 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the IAFC, Fire Protection Publications/International Fire Service Training Associa...

FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days FIA Fire Risk Assessment ‘Extinguishers’ CPD Day. The FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days on various subjects. The FIA ran a pilot event in July this year and despite the fairly short notice managed to attract 52 delegates to attend a day on Passive fire protection. ‘Experts’ from the various ‘passive fire...

Roadshow will visit the 52 most at risk townships from 4 December, 2010 to 12 February, 2011 The ‘FireReady Roadshow’ truck will be setting up at over 40 community events around the Australian state of Victoria across ten weeks. The Roadshow will visit the 52 most at risk townships from 2 December 2010 – 12 February 2011, providing the community with one on one ‘face time’ and the opportunity to ask questions and get local information. Even...

CO-Awareness week is aimed to educate people about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide detectors cost around £25 and should be approved to EN50291 standard. London Fire Brigade is backing Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week by urging people to invest in a carbon monoxide detector as well as a smoke alarm for their homes. The Brigade was called to 30 incidents involving carbon monoxide last year one of them a fatality and four where people had to be...

The Fire Corps course is intended to enhance the working and capabilities of fire and safety departments The course Fire Corps: Starting a Program to Enhance Your Department's Services is designed to provide guidance to fire chiefs and municipal officials. Is your department facing increased responsibilities with limited resources? Do you wish you could provide more services for your community, but simply don't have enough time or personnel to focus on these new efforts? Then...

Cosalt exhibiting its new products at ESS 2010 Cosalt will once again be exhibiting at this year's Emergency Services Show. Cosalt will once again be exhibiting at this year's Emergency Services Show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 24th-25th November. Visitors to Cosalt's stand (59) will be able to see a number of exciting new products including the winning structural fire-kit ensembles being supplied to the South East and Eastern Region fire consortium and the North West f...

There would be a wide variety of presentations on extinguishing systems at the conference The VdS International Conference will bring a new wave of develpoment in fire extinguishing technology. On 8th and 9th December 2010, the 7th International VdS Expert Conference on Fire Extinguishing Systems will be hosted in Cologne. Its working languages will be German and English. Key-note speakers from the insurance business, industry, research and fire safety organisations will ma...

The training sessions will provide safety measures of electric vehicles to the participants of the event The Electric Vehicle Safety Training 2010 will be including web-based training materials, an extrication video and shared resources for instructor-led safety presentations. Chevrolet and OnStar, in a joint effort with The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will visit Los Angeles this week to continue its series of electric vehicle safety training sessions taking...

VFDS will prove beneficial in detecting early stage fires and thus would save life and property at its best GKB Security will exhibit its Video Fire Detection System in the Chinese fire security market for the first time. Security China 2010, the 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, will be held from 2 to 5 November in Beijing, China. GKB Security Corporation will take this chance to exhibit its security solutions in the China market. GKB se...

Legendary Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier at IACP conference to promote Digital Ally's new product In addition to the new LaserAlly™ handheld LIDAR Speed Enforcement System, Digital Ally will also display a new Imaging Camera Aptly named Thermal Ally at 117th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Orlando. Digital Ally will unveil the new Thermal Ally Imaging Camera at booth #1035 of the 117th Annual International Association of Chief...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

Graham Newman, BFC President The British Fire Consortium (BFC) has announced its plans to exhibit at the UK’s premier Fire industry exhibition and seminar Firex North 2010. The event represents an important component in the BFC’s drive to grow its membership over the next 48 months to make it Britain’s premier trade association representing the interests of fire industry professionals and their end-users. The recruitment drive comes at a crucial period for...

The Red Cross is committed tohelping people learn how to minimize the risk of a home fire American Red Cross urges Fire Safety as National Fire Prevention Week begins. During National Fire Prevention Week the American Red Cross is urging everyone to help save lives by making sure their home is protected by smoke alarms. People who do not have smoke alarms in their home should take the time to have them installed. Those who already have smoke alarms should make sure they have...

Safe kids Pennsylvania provides safety tips for parents during National Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week is reminder to parents -- Prepare home and family for Fire Safety. Many people think a fire won't happen to them. But what happens if it does? And what if there are children in the home? Will they know how to react to the sound of a smoke alarm? October 3-9 is National Fire Prevention Week and what better time for parents to prepare their home and their f...

Petplan's Pet rescue Alert campaign  to help save more pets in emergencies Pet Rescue Alert campaign to distribute pet fire safety materials for free to pet owners and fire departments. In honor of "October is National Fire Safety Month," Petplan pet insurance and Wag'N Enterprises pet safety gear are joining forces to offer free rescue window alerts for dogs and cats. Petplan offers the only window alerts that can be customized to feature a loved pet's photo, name, and...

Barack Obama also paid a tribute to all the firefighters, volunteers and first responders who sacrificed their life  US President, Barack Obama proclaimed October 3-October 9, 2010 as the Fire Prevention Week; emphasizing on the importance of fire safety and awareness in the country. During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm the importance of fire safety and awareness, and we pay tribute to our firefighters, volunteers, and first responders who put themselves in harm...

VM 3000 series compact public address and voice alarm system at Security Essen 2012 TOA presenting their EN 54 certified VM-3000 series compact public address and voice alarm systems at Security Essen 2010. TOA will present their EN 54 certified VM-3000 series compact public address and voice alarm systems at Security Essen 2010. The company will also show their EN 54-24 certified speakers including the TOA PC-1867FC flush-mounted ceiling and the BS-680FC wall-mounted public...

An event for all fire and rescue personnel,  their friends and families Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days on 2nd - 3rd October and Fire Prevention Days on 9th - 10th October at the Maryland amusement park. Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days at the Maryland amusement park on October 2, 3, 9, and 10 and are looking for fire departments, Fir...

Grand National Technical Library in Prague is equipped with FOGTEC's high pressure water mist system High-pressure water mist systems from FOGTEC are becoming more and more prevalent in archives, libraries, museums, theaters and concert halls. At the Security 2010 trade fair for safety and fire protection technology, held from 5-8 October 2010 in Essen, FOGTEC presented its innovative water mist systems for fighting fire in buildings, industrial facilities, tunnels and train...

Firefighting training program for firefighters to teach how to prevent Cynaide exposure from toxic fire smoke Fire Smoke Coalition brings national fire service experts to Indiana for Smoke Symposiums to train firefighters how to prevent and treat acute and chronic exposure to toxic fire smoke. Firefighters are trained to deal with thousands of hazards and situations on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the most deadly hazard is their constant companion - fire smoke. Today's...