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Following a strategic review of its presence in Russia, Hempel has decided to initiate a controlled exit from Russia and is considering different scenarios. Hempel has had a presence in Russia since 1996 and employs 124 employees there. Hempel earlier announced the cessation of its operations in Russia, specifically stopping all deliveries into and out of Russia, stopping all deliveries in Russia, stopping taking orders in Russia, and completing a safe closure of its production in Ulyanovsk. H...

The nature of most businesses demands fieldwork and switching to a more suitable software can help them cater to the evolving industry demands. Specifically, in the automation and industry 4.0 era, most field service organizations have turned to field service software to manage their fieldwork processes and bridge the communications gap amongst field technicians, personnel, back office, etc. So, if the business involves fieldwork, they must consider the ways field service companies can benefit...

Ramtech’s Content Marketing Manager, Jon Bennett looks at how safety protection has evolved over the years, starting with the tragedy at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, USA. Would this awful event still have happened in modern times? Jon explains more. Iroquois Theater fire As the new year festivities approached on December 30th 1903, a theater in Illinois, United States, was packed full of an excited audience ready to watch a matinee performance of ‘Mr Blue Beard’. Little...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced an order from the Wichita Falls Fire Department in Texas for 11 custom fire apparatus built on the Pierce Enforcer™ chassis, including eight pumpers, one Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower, one Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder, and one Heavy-Duty Non-Walk-In Rescue. Purchased through Texas-based Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, the order is anticipated to be completed by April 2023...

When a permanent fire safety alarm system fails, a temporary solution must be sourced quickly to prevent a gap in protection, while it is being fixed or replaced. Challenging scenarios are becoming more common for building owners. Whether that is damage to a permanent fire alarm system that leaves it in need of repair, or unexpected malfunctions that mean a replacement is necessary. Wireless fire alarm A temporary system is a quick solution that will afford building owners precious time and p...

LYT, a pioneer in intelligent connected traffic technology solutions, announces its LYT Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) solution now integrates with HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud to better inform traffic signals and other motorists of approaching emergency vehicles. LYT’s EVP solution produces a consistent and reliable green light for every emergency vehicle more affordably than other products on the market. These solutions harness the power of a single secure edge device installed i...

Residents of West Yorkshire have ten weeks to have their say on the future of the region’s fire service, following the launch of a public consultation. The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service CRMP (Community Risk Management Plan) consultation will close on 6 June. Called the Fire and Rescue Service 2022-25, the CRMP will detail how West Yorkshire will manage and reduce fire-related risks and other emergencies to protect its communities over the next three years. Eight priority...

Tom, who will be working alongside their Remedial Projects team, joins Miller Knight from J Tomlinson Ltd where he has spent his entire career to date. From starting as a management trainee in 2012 and quickly working his way up to Quantity Surveyor, graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a First Class Honours Degree in the process, he joins them to bolster the senior management team and their capacity to deliver larger refurbishment type projects that are borne from missing or inadeq...

Pac Fires’ new model earmuffs are effective at reducing exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds. They feature durable metal arms and a 25mm tongue that fits the Pacific earmuff bracket. Earmuff Features: Helmet mounted earmuffs Fits most ear sizes, with thick cushions for extra comfort Suitable in areas with high noise levels SNR rating of 31dB (equivalent to Class 5) and CE Marked to EN352-3 Compatible with the Pacific 25mm earmuff bracket

Honeywell will showcase the latest upgrades to its security, fire, and life safety products at the 2022 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 22-25 in Las Vegas. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Honeywell’s broad portfolio of solutions, which provide streamlined operational efficiency, real-time response, and flexible integration that ultimately help reduce costs and increase revenue for customers. “With increasing regulations acro...

Fire safety built into the DNA of new affordable homes development in Hove. There’s no doubting the very urgent need to build, and fast. A recent Lords report has revealed that in 2020/21 a mere 194,000 homes were built, which is way off the government's target of 300,000 homes per year. Amid this pressing situation, housebuilders across the country are swamped with projects, many of them working as quickly as possible as they race to get housing completed and new projects started. A resi...

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more extreme, and the wildfire season is getting longer in many regions. This poses increasing challenges for the organizations fighting it and also means a threat to the safety of the population and their livelihoods. This development is not only noticeable in those countries that have been struggling with wildfires for a long time, but also in Central and Northern Europe, among others, where wildfires were a rarity until a few years ago. One of the mai...

Hardstaff Barriers has taken another major step towards sustainability by recycling every single item of old or damaged PPE. In January, Hardstaff Barriers made the pledge to recycle rather than dispose of all personal protective equipment that can no longer be worn. Since then, the company has collected 30kg of used PPE, which has reached the end of its life, to be recycled to create new products. Hardstaff Barriers have teamed up with Granite Workwear, an ISO14001 certified company, which has...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has worked with partners, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the National Trust in a day of action focused around wildfire training. With the warm weather forecast this weekend crews and rangers teamed up on moorland near Slaithwaite to test new equipment, swap best practices, and formulate techniques should a moorland fire occur this year. Moorland firefighting equipment We can share techniques and get to grips with the latest stat...

Road traffic accidents are the main cause of death for children five years and older worldwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help protect the lives of the most vulnerable pedestrians – children – 3M announces its commitment to increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries around the world by 2024. Underdeveloped roadways, a lack of crosswalks, and poor visibility in school zones put the youngest pedestrians at particu...

Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex® fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. Antibacterial and antiviral properties The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria foun...

Miller Knight is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a place on the Fusion21 Building & Safety Compliance Framework. They were successful in the bids for all desired fields of expertise, more specifically Lots 8 & 9; Passive Fire Protection – Fire Doors & Fire Stopping, for all of the available UK locations. The framework, said to be worth up to £880m over a four-year period, has been developed to help public sector organizations meet the building complianc...

A group of young people has raised funds to renovate a charity community center by selling items made from reclaimed firefighting equipment. The 11 Prince’s Trust students raised more than £500 by making and selling keyrings, coasters, and plant holders from recycled hose parts. They then used the money to renovate The Salvation Army’s community center and shop in Batley, West Yorkshire, as part of their 12-week personal development program with West Yorkshire Fire a...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to welcome Patriot Fire, LLC as its dealer in Maryland. Highly experienced team Patriot Fire recently opened a brand-new state-of-the-art facility at their Gibsonville, Maryland location to provide quality service with their highly experienced team. In addition to preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, and DOT services, Patriot Fire offers collision and body repairs, custom fabrication se...

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...

Rosenbauer, a provider of fire-service vehicles and firefighting equipment manufacturer, and OroraTech, a digital wildfire intelligence service, have entered a strategic partnership to combat the emerging problem of wildfires by means of satellite systems. According to the UN, the number of wildfires is estimated to rise by 50% by 2100, and wildfires will become more intense and more frequent, ravaging communities and ecosystems in their path. Digitalizing firefighting, the partnership between...

Thanks to everyone who visited MFC International at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 show, which took place from August 9 to August 10, 2019, at the Orange Beach Event Center, in Orange Beach, Alabama, USA. Southern Tow Expo 2019 MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) exhibited at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 event, along with the company’s US distributors, JaegerTech Corp, displaying a range of lifting equipment, including the high-lift low-pressure lifting bags and the new catch bags for heavy...

About twenty firefighters from SDIS 06 & SDIS 04 (Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute-Povence Departmental Fire and Rescue Service - FRANCE) intervened on May 23rd on a residential fire in Puget-Thénier City. Their quick intervention helped limit the fire on the second floor of the house. LEADER FLOWMATIC nozzles were used during this intervention.

The HFW-DHR-01 wireless magnetic door holder is compatible with all of the FIREwave Wireless Translator and Expander Modules enabling it to be easily integrated into a new or existing wireless system, linked to any wired system, or even used as a standalone system. Its fully wireless and battery-powered capability means it requires no wiring or power supply, making installation quick, easy, and cost-effective. In the event of an alarm, the HFW-DHR-01 can be programmed to automatically release,...

Nittan Europe is pleased to advise that effective 1st March 2022, Mr. Yoshiaki Kadokura is to be appointed Chairman of Nittan Europe Limited, and will be handing over the responsibility of Managing Director to Mr. Tetsuya Ando. Extensive international business Mr. Ando brings with him extensive international business and management experience from different business sectors, which will provide a positive contribution to Nittan Europe’s ongoing success. In a personal message, their new C...

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has published a document on GOV.UK, which lists product categories currently covered by UK-registered Approved Bodies. Some product categories currently lack sufficient coverage by UK-registered Approved Bodies, so it is intended this list will help Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) consider expanding to fill these gaps in the UK market. UK CABs interested in registering to become an Approved Body can find guidance on the...

A new study suggests that the presence of very highly reflective markings may decrease drivers’ ability to see first responders working adjacent to their vehicles. Traffic incident scenes are a dangerous place. Secondary crashes, including struck-by incidents, are a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among emergency responders. One significant variable impacting the safety of responders operating along a roadway is their visibility to approaching and passing motorists, especially at ni...

3M announces that it has completed the sale of its floor products business in Western Europe, formerly known as Dinac, to Gerflor Group. The business was part of 3M's Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division. Gerflor Group is a pioneer in the production and distribution of floorings, wall coverings, and finishes. As part of ongoing strategic portfolio management, 3M has decided to sell the business and prioritize other areas within the Construction and Home Improvement Markets Divisio...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT™ pumpers and one Saber® pumper. The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022. The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s historic downtown distri...

The Grouping of Technical Services and Buildings of the ‘LOT ET GARONNE’ Firefighters is constantly on the lookout for technical developments in intervention and safety equipment in order to optimize the interventions quality, facilitate the work of teams and protect staff who is physically exposed during rescue operations. It is in this context that the staff of the Operational, Territorial, Technical, and Training Service Groups met on the morning of Wednesday 16th of June on the...