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Home fire sprinkler incentives underscored in new Fire Protection Research Foundation study Overall value and impact of home fire sprinkler incentives underscored in new Fire Protection Research Foundation study. Incentives for sprinkler installations in new U.S. homes are becoming increasingly common due to building codes and ordinances, and in recognition of the life safety benefits these systems provide. That’s according to “Incentives for the Use of Residentia...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is now saving almost £250,000 in lost shifts  Improvements on health and fitness reduces accidents and sickness across the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.Firefighters in Greater Manchester are fitter and healthier thanks to a huge focus on reducing accidents and sickness across the Service. And thanks to the improvements Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is now saving almost £250,000 in lost shift...

Councillor Paul Shannon, Chairman of Greater Manchester Fire Authority Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service revealed how it successfully scuppered two fake claims from fraudulent drivers after installing CCTV to their vehicles. Fire chiefs in Greater Manchester issued a warning shot to people trying to make bogus claims against them after two motorists were caught out using CCTV technology. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service revealed how it successfully scupper...

New workwear is designed to be safer and smarter Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) staff are to be kitted out in a new uniform which is designed to be safer and smarter. From 1st November, the workwear set of dark blue shirts and black trousers will be worn by firefighters under their protective fire clothing and when they go out on public duties such as Home Safety Visits. The uniform is part of a new four year contract and represents a saving through collaboration with e...

Hi-Fog water mist systems have been deployed in Tudor House Museum which was built in the 15th century Watermist system is safe for people and can be activated immediately without the need for evacuation. A Southampton museum situated in a historic building is getting a fire safety solution in the form of a Watermist fire suppression system. The 15th century Tudor House Museum, built in 1495, is being fitted with a Hi-Fog water mist fire protection system, which is the prefer...

Firelink communication systems provide two way communication between firefighters in tough situations Digital radio system, dubbed Firelink, is designed to provide immediate two-way communication between firefighter teams. Residents and businesses in Wales can look forward to an even better service from firefighters following the launch of a new £45 million communications system for the region's fire and rescue services. The state-of-the-art digital radio system, dubbe...

A research is going on in University of Ulster on fire safety in constructions Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column.Fire safety in the construction industry could be revolutionised by new research by scientists at the University of Ulster, which has secured funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column, which feat...

Grassroots forums report for effective retention and recruitment practices Fire Corps releases Grassroots forum report. In 2009 and early 2010, Fire Corps hosted a series of grassroots forums to identify best practices, challenges, effective retention and recruitment practices, and recommendations and feedback for Fire Corps from the local level. Forums were held in Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. A report of the findings from these valuable and insightful sessions has...

Seymour Support Services Division2010 Award of Excellence winner Fire corps announced Seymour Support Services Division as a winner of 2010 Award of Excellence. Fire Corps has announced that the Seymour (TN) Volunteer Fire Department Support Services Division is the winner of the 2010 Fire Corps Award of Excellence. Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications, the Award of Excellence annually honors a Fire Corps pr...

Firefighters must have a good understanding of electrical appliances and their safety from fires Enabling rescue services to extend their understanding of electrical fires, we help them develop best-practice techniques and approaches. With government statistics showing that approximately half of all accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity, hands-on training for front line staff is vital. To help address this issue, the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) rec...

Essex Fire Brigade Union Secretarywants Chief to change hisheart not just tune Keith Flynn, Essex FBU Secretary: “Chief needs a change of heart, not just a change of tune.” Essex fire crews gave a luke-warm reception to calls by the chief fire officer for cooperation over the biggest spending cuts in living memory. The call comes after successive years of cuts to numbers of frontline firefighters and 999 services in Essex and without any end in sight to the 16-mo...

Cambridgeshire FRS, user of GGP Software, won five out of six categories at a national award ceremony Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were amongst users of GGP software that were announced as winners in five out of six categories at a national awards ceremony. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were amongst users of GGP software that were announced as winners in five out of six categories at a national awards ceremony. The 2010 National Land and Property Gazetteer...

A new report by NFPA shows decrease in number of smoking-material related fire deaths in US NFPA announced second lowest level of U.S. smoking-material fire deaths in nearly 30 years. A new report released by the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that the number of smoking-material related fire deaths in the U.S. dropped below 700 in 2008, representing the second lowest level since 1980. While several factors can be credited for the latest decl...

Prescribed fires are a good way to deal with wildfires and ecological imbalance Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have long been supporters of organizations and programs that promote the preservation of our environment. Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to provide land managers with a new tool to help them determine when and how to use prescribed fire to maintain healthy habitats and ecosystems....

Chancellor George Osborne announced cuts in fire and rescue service spending London Fire Brigade is already demonstrating how to deliver a value for money service without compromising public safety. The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, which runs the London Fire Brigade, is spearheading changes designed to ensure that the UK's fire and rescue service is fit for the 21st century. As part of his comprehensive spending review, Chancellor George Osborne announced tha...

The sword of Damocles has beenhovering over public services for months now says CFOA's president CFOA acknowledged that a 25% cut in formula grant for fire and rescue, a critical frontline emergency service, will mean tough choices ahead following yesterday’s Spending Review announcement. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) acknowledged that a 25% cut in formula grant for fire and rescue, a critical frontline emergency service, will mean tough choices ahead follo...

Fire and security industry will benefit a lot from the new guidelines of CFOA on reducing false fire alarms and signals The guidelines aim to ensure that effective measures are implemented and maintained, ensuring the reduction of false fire alarms and unwanted fire signals. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent publication of a series of best practice guidelines by the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA). The CFOA Protocol for the Redu...

CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso  has connoted 'gas blow' as a very dangerous and fatal activity CSB is issuing letters to the other 49 states warning of the hazards associated with gas blows and urging state officials to enact any necessary changes in this regard. U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso today called for a ban on the practice of cleaning out debris from gas piping using pressurized natural gas. In a video safety message relea...

The complete process of responding to a faulty fire alarm is a waste for professionals and the resources Earlier in the month, the Fire Industry Association advised business owners to regularly test their fire detection equipment following a blaze at a hotel. The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have announced plans to cut back on the number of times it attends false alarms. According to figures released by the service, its firefighters answer around 9,000 call-...

A major disaster for Arizona declaredby Craig Fugate Craig Fugate Administrator of DHS's FEMA announced that aid is available to the state of Arizona for local recovery in the area affected by severe storms and floods. The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced that federal aid is available to the state of Arizona to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe stor...

Lightning Protection Institute provides resources and education on safety tips regarding havoc caused by lightning A professionally-installed lightning protection system offers a practical solution for homeowners who don't want to take a chance with lightning. The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are teaming up to remind fire professionals about the importance of promoting education to help homeowners reduce their risks against lightnin...

Grahm Ellicot, Chief of The Fire Industry Association FIA Chief Grahan Ellicot said: "Any changes made to the present remit and structure of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) would be a mistake."The government should not include the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its public sector cuts as it helps to prevent fires and arson attacks, it has been suggested. A leaked document from the Cabinet Office, which was picked up by the BBC's Politics Show, revealed that the future...

NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg has praised Cap wiz which would connect emergency responders with senators Cap Wiz will deliver the e-mails to the appropriate elected officials and generate reports on which offices receive e-mails. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently subscribed to Cap Wiz, a grassroots advocacy outreach tool that will allow us to enhance our ability to influence members of Congress, primarily by making it easier for our members and suppor...

Emergency Service Response - TheNLPG has got you covered! Recent press states that, the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates, should be a thing of the past as first responders make great use of NLPG. Recent press reports that the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates should soon be a thing of the past as Police forces and Fire and Rescue Services make greater use of the National Land and Property Gaz...

Increased retirement age and pension proposals are not being accepted by the fire service professionals Firefighting is a very physical profession. To suggest increasing retirement ages, is an ill thought out idea which is not in the public interest. Firefighters are appalled to learn of the Hutton proposals on pensions, which suggest cuts in their pension provision, increasing their retirement age and upping their pension contributions. Firefighters already pay up to11...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides five simple tips to protect your family from fire Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers Tips on What Families Can Do Today In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first line of defense against potential fire-related injuries. In recognition of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3–9, 2010)...

Eric Pickles, Minister for Communities and Local Goverment and Clive Betts,Chair of Communities Select Committee Fire Brigades Union has challenged Tory ministers to deliver on their promises to scrap FiReControl, now that they are in power. Tory ministers in the Coalition government were challenged to call time on the flawed and costly plan to regionalise fire control in England. Since the last General Election the botched and wasteful FiReControl project has cost the tax...

Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money, according to a report in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard.The proposals could mean firefighters only go to premises when they are sure the fire alarm is for real, but the idea has been slammed by some saying it would put lives at risk. It will be put to councillors this week as part of a set of moves aimed at saving &...

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate participated in Business Roundtable's Podcast series New Podcast series part of FEMA's expanded outreach with private sector As part of its ongoing partnership with businesses and private sector organizations around this country, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate recently participated in the Business Roundtable's first ever podcast series focused specifically on how the private sector can help strengthen the nation's disaster resilience. In the i...

It is always better to be prepared to face any kind of disaster rather than suffering the pain FEMA reminds citizens that emergency preparedness is important throughout the year for life's safety.As the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) comes to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to remind citizens of the importance of emergency preparedness throughout the year. NPM, sponsored by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, is held each Se...