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In a fire, a safe, reliable source of power is critical. Tasked with supplying the emergency firefighting power for Victorian mill conversions, Newburn Power’s expertise and commitment to health and safety made them the perfect partner for power safety, instilling confidence should the worst happen. The client, who is converting mills into luxury apartments – initially in and around Leeds, Halifax, and Manchester, the centers of Victorian industry gave Newburn a two-fold job. Provid...

Emergency Reporting® (ER), a provider of cloud-based Fire and EMS records management software, was featured this week in a blog post published by Microsoft. The interview-based article summarizes a discussion between Chief Andrew Olesen of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Microsoft. In the interview, Chief Olesen describes why his agency switched to Emergency Reporting Records Management System (RMS) and how his department uses it to track and analyze important fire incident and patient...

KME Fire Apparatus announces release of the new Mid-Mount AerialCat, which are now available with an 84’ and 102’ platform. These two replace the existing line up of 81’, 95’ and 100’ Mid Mount Platforms, with a longer horizontal and vertical reach and a shortened overall length. Mid Mount AerialCat Platforms The 102’ Mid Mount AerialCat Platform has a 2’ rated increased vertical height to 102’ and a 3’ horizontal increased horizontal reach...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now using a new app to help respond to incidents more effectively. CFRS, along with a number of other emergency services, including Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, have been using what3words to help pinpoint those in need. Unreliable data connection The unique location app what3words has divided the globe into 3m x 3m squares and given each one a unique three-word address. The app is free to download for bo...

Northern Ireland’s first ‘lifestyle inspired care home’ is being protected by C-TEC’s innovative life-safety systems. Designed by Bailie Associates, installed by Turner Electrical NI and supplied and commissioned by Fire NI, the systems provide the highest levels of protection for residents and staff at Milesian Manor, an award-winning care home in Magherafelt. Employing over 50 dedicated staff, the luxurious home specializes in creating spaces designed to conjure up mem...

Independent manufacturer and distributor of fire alarm evacuation and building infrastructure products and accessories Vimpex, will be featuring their Identifire and Fire-Cryer ranges of evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and system accessories at this year’s Firex International (18-20 June Excel London) on Stand FX940. All UK manufactured by Vimpex, the Identifire range of 50+ evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and system accessories – offering flawless functionality combin...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...

With summer not so far away, it is important to think about the Fire Safety precautions one can take during the warmer months to prevent a Fire. With the warm temperatures, families like to take advantage of the outdoors with barbeques, campfires, etc. UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires made up over half of all fires attended by fire and rescue services in 2016-17 UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires (mainly outdoor fires) made up over half of all fires attended by local...

Commfire has just completed its latest project for TOG (The Office Group) new 13 story offices at Lyric Square, Hammersmith. This was a challenging project as they inherited a new radio fire alarm system which had over 200 faults. Smoke vent systems Following their survey visits and meetings with the building contractor - Parkeray and electrical contractor - Southbourne Electrical, and advice from the fire alarm manufacturer - Electro Detectors (EDA), they submitted a proposal to correct the i...

Specially designed for wetting agent applications, the direct injection foam proportioning system celebrates a small anniversary. The Berlin fire department in Germany uses the system, as do the fire department of Schutz und Rettung Zürich in Switzerland and the Linz professional fire department in Austria. DIGIMATIC 42 is the Rosenbauer direct injection foam compound proportioning system for municipal and industrial firefighting operations. A total of 500 of these systems have been instal...

On May 13th this year, the yearly Euralarm Symposium will take place. This years' conference venue is the Melia Madrid Serrano Hotel in Madrid, Spain. The symposium will start with a Networking Lunch and will end with a President’s Dinner (optional). In between, participants will have ample opportunities to mingle with Euralarm members and industry peers, build relationships and exchange views on the profession. Euralarm Symposium  First and for all, the conference is the place to g...

At the INTERPHEX Trade Show (New York, NY., April 2-4, 2019), Gardner Denver Nash will provide insight into its unparalleled expertise in providing proven, reliable vacuum solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the INTERPHEX Trade Show will focus is on “Celebrating 40 Years of Delivering Technology and Innovation to the Industry.” Backed by decades of application expertise, Nash's team of engineers can design and optimize an innovat...

At this year’s AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, Textron Systems will demonstrate its broad product offering. From unmanned aircraft systems to small arms, visitors will have the chance to learn more about their capabilities at the Textron Systems booth (#511). Textron Systems has a long, proven history as a designer and manufacturer of armament and ammunition technologies, having been involved in many Army small arms development programs over the past 50 years. Diesel-Electr...

The Mircom Group of Companies announces that they are honored to receive the prestigious ‘Platinum Standard’ award as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2019. Mircom is proud to have qualified as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for seven consecutive years, having been previously awarded ‘Gold Standard’ status. The 2019 Best Managed program award winners are among the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and managed companies demonstrating strategy,...

Envirograf is delighted to announce that they will be in Birmingham at the NEC for The Fire Safety Event from the 9th – 11th April. Please feel free to come and visit them to ask any questions that may concern the user and they will be more than happy to assist the user in finding the right solution.

Due to the growing usage of mobile data, consumption of rich internet content and data storage demand from a variety of industries, our lives now rely on data centers. These datacenters host and manage the data that makes our day-to-day activities possible - from energy and lighting, to urban traffic and even security systems. Data centers are one of the fastest-growing categories of real estate asset in our cities. London alone has over 300 data centers. The U.S. and EU currently have the most...

Members of the fire and emergency services pledge to serve and protect their communities from hazards of all kinds. Yet instances of bullying, harassment, and discrimination within the emergency services ranks persist. These actions are detrimental to the fire service, putting members in danger, discouraging people from joining or staying in the service, and tarnishing the reputation of the entire fire service community. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of B...

The cement industry is the building block of the nation’s construction industry. It is almost impossible for construction projects to take place without using cement somewhere in the design. The workers working in the cement industry must possess the necessary knowledge of how to keep them safe and protected while working on a construction site. Cement workers are exposed to the usage of cement, plasters, adhesives, roofing sheets, pipe lagging, pipe boxing, boiler housings, paints, and b...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors has appointed two new members to the NFPA Standards Council: Jeffrey J. Foisel of Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan and Kenneth W. Richards, Jr., fire chief/fire marshal, Old Mystic Fire Department, Old Mystic, Connecticut are each serving a three-year term effective January 1, 2019. NFPA also announced that current member James Golinveaux of Viking Group, Inc. was reappointed for a one-year extension that began January 1, 2019. J...

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has officially approved the VIKING LifeCraft™ Survival Craft as a Novel Life-Saving Appliance, meeting the requirements for replacing conventional lifeboats on passenger ships and advancing progress toward greater safety in large-scale ship evacuation emergencies. Following successful heavy weather trials in November recently, the Survival Craft component of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment’s unique hybrid lifeboat/liferaft solution, the VIKING LifeCr...

Failure of fire-fighting equipment during an operation can lead to catastrophic consequences, and the same is also true for submersible pumps. For this reason, Rosenbauer has designed the NAUTILUS submersible pumps to be robust, resistant and service-friendly. Slide Ring Seal The motor has to be well protected against the penetration of water via the shaft. In the case of NAUTILUS submersible pumps, this is ensured by two safety levels between the impeller situated in the water and the motor....

Volunteers are being sought to help make a difference in communities by becoming part of the ‘fire family’ at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS). TWFRS currently has 60 volunteers assisting in a wide range of activities. Volunteers support us by attending a variety of community events such as Pride, Eid, Chinese New Year, Safe Ramadan and many more. Volunteers also help with open days at fire stations, an array of safety initiatives, leaflet drops, promotional events, hom...

The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief Ray Downey, who lost his life while commanding rescue operations at the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. Deputy Chief Downey was chief of rescue operations and a 39-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York. He was the most highly decorated firefighter in the history of FDNY. Deputy Chief Downey commanded rescue operations at many difficult and complex disasters, inclu...

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announces the 2019 Safety Stand Down theme. This year’s ‘Reduce Your Exposure: It’s Everybody’s Responsibility’ campaign will take place June 16-22, focusing on increasing understanding of occupational cancer risks and implementing recommendations in the Lavender Ribbon Report, developed by the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) and the NVFC. Firef...

To celebrate and support the nearly 70 percent of firefighters who volunteer their service, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire has announced a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). A donation of $75,000 will be made by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire to the NVFC to help support volunteer firefighters nationwide. Health & Safety Of Firefighters The NVFC is a non-profit membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. The...

Elko County Fire Protection District in Elko County, Nevada recently received delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus. Toyne delivered two Wildland, one Pumper Tanker, and one Rapid Attack apparatus in early February. With one of the largest counties in the nation, Elko County Fire Protection District has had to expand its fleet of fire trucks in order to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in northeastern Nevada. Wildland apparatus Two Toyne Wildland apparatus were built to identical sp...

As of March, Simon Mellor will be the new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Messe Frankfurt’s subsidiary in Dubai. He will be taking over from Ahmed Pauwels, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. Trade fair management As Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt, explains: “We are delighted to have secured Simon Mellor for our subsidiary in the Middle East. He has many years of experience in trade fair management...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Siddons-Martin Emergency Group marked the company’s 45th anniversary as an authorized Pierce dealer with the expansion of service center offerings across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. The Lubbock, Texas Service Center opened in August 2018, serving the North Texas and Texas Panhandle region. The Dallas Service Center opened in January 2019, located in Balch Springs, Texas and serves the city of Dallas, Te...

Compliance with the EN54-13 standard is at the heart of the drive for enhanced fire protection and a reduction in false alarms. The standard calls for the testing of a complete system to ensure fully functional compatibility of the various components regardless of the manufacturer or brand. As such it is the standard for system performance rather than a product standard.  In response to these requirements, FireClass provides a system, rather than a component-based approach to fire detectio...

A new report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) confirms the importance of having working smoke alarms at home. According to the NFPA report, almost three out of five home fire deaths happened in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. “We can’t underscore enough how critical it is to have properly installed and operating smoke alarms. The early warning from a smoke alarm provides precious time to get out and can be the difference between life and de...