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Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the trusted provider of emergency and public safety solutions that help save lives, has announced the newest enhancement to its school safety platform, which allows schools to unite school safety technologies directly from the Rave Panic Button app, the most widely used school safety app in the United States. Integration with Rave Panic Button This integration capability gives schools the cross-platform communication that they need to truly protect their communities,...

National Firefighter’s Day was celebrated at the Fire Department Headquarters in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná State in Brazil on Tuesday 2nd July. In addition to medals granted to meritorious members of the Fire Department, there were also numerous vehicles delivered to the institution to support the firefighters in their valuable work. One of these was a Bronto Skylift F54HDT, which is the first of the total three. Emergency back-Up system The features of the F54HDT aerial pl...

Playing with fire has caused serious damage to property and loss of lives; most of them were involved with children. It’s essential that kids are taught about fire safety and ways to prevent a fire from occurring. They should also be educated on how to protect themselves in the event of a fire. Mentioned below are tips on ensuring kids fire safety. Don't play with matches or lighters This is the most common and important rule that kids should follow. Kids must learn the consequences...

To better understand the importance of fire protection for businesses, here are disturbing facts from the National Safety Council of Australia: There are only about 25% or less of staff members who can remember where fire extinguishers are located in the workplace Only 26% of Australians are trained in first aid 50% or less of building occupants know what to do in the event of an emergency To elaborate further, reports from Fire & Safety Australia says that: Less than 50% of occup...

Fire safety is essential year-round; however, cold winter months are actually the top season for household fires. Cold weather and less daylight mean individuals are more likely to use lights, electrical holiday decorations, and heating devices for longer and in more ways than during other times of the year. The cold temperatures additionally dry out wood and will produce a primed setting for a spark to develop a fire. Lots of fire hazards are avoidable. Mentioned below are several pointers to...

From July 18- 25, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) will partner with the Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services to conduct a series of experiments involving live fire. The experiments will be conducted in four apartment complexes located at Arlington Park Apartments, 1972 Kimberly Village Ln, Marietta GA 30067.  Members from Cobb County and surrounding fire departments will be participating in the experiments. The results and conclusions of this project will be used t...

Firetrace Ltd. has recently gained the Made in Britain (MiB) mark for the manufacturing of Firetrace fire suppression systems.  Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, the company’s ever-growing manufacturing and production teams work closely together to produce the most unique and innovative fire suppression systems. Since 1996, when Firetrace was first established, the company has continued to research and develop fire safety products to ensure that they are offering the best so...

Today, ladders are used by firefighters to rescue people trapped in floors by basement garbage fires, or to place fire hoses at a good height to attack a fire from a high position, and at the same time to save the cat on the branches of a tree. In short, a ladder today serves to move from one place to another in relative safety depending on the sense of balance of the operator. Ensuring excellent reproducibility Users can find in the range of POK’s products, ladders built of aluminum al...

British fire safety firms need to take ‘plan B action’ and start preparing for what Brexit could mean when it comes to selling products in Europe, according to one expert. Speaking at FIREX International 2019 event recently, Apollo’s Head of System Integration and Technical Support, Paul Pope, said, “Companies should be prepared to do “business as usual” and ensure supply chains are maintained. You cannot be prepared for Brexit if you secretly believe it won&...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus equipment and parts, has announced that funding for E-ONE’s patented ECOLOGIC test system is now available from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to airport operators. ECOLOGIC ARFF system ECOLOGIC is an ARFF foam-testing system that does not use foam to conduct the test. The input-based testing system provides fire departments the means to test the accuracy of their foam system without the ex...

Erickson Incorporated has added the Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter to its fleet of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The company announced its first flight with the Super Puma on June 28. Purchased on the used market, it has been configured for Erickson’s mission profile, specifically in support of Department of Defense customers including the U.S. Navy. Erickson currently has a $28.4 million contract supplying aircraft to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. Enhancing cust...

The Branchville night crew participated in some evening Fire and EMS training to stay up to date on their knowledge and skills.  

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that its 2019 Road Rally has set off for the second wave of events taking place along the East Coast and throughout the Midwest. Featuring some of the most innovative apparatus and equipment in the fire industry, the Road Rally offers a hands-on and immersive experience for members of fire service.   On Monday, July 15, the Road Rally stopped in Allentown, Pennsylvania, near the headquarters of authorized Pierce...

The Viking Corporation, a provider of fire protection and life safety systems, announced the release of a new Revit family library for its complete line of fire sprinklers. The new Revit families, which are now available on Viking’s website, provide Revit users with an enhanced BIM design process for Viking sprinklers. Sprinkler Types and Models In developing its new sprinkler families, Viking has taken an innovative approach that allows designers to access families at either a category...

A program of free CPD seminars focusing on the lessons learnt from frontline operations will run at The Emergency Services Show 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham on 18 and 19 September. The Lessons Learnt Theatre, sponsored by UCLan, will feature case studies of major incidents including the Salisbury nerve agent incident, the recent wildfires on Winter Hill in Lancashire and the Ocado warehouse fire in Hampshire. Experts from across the emergency services community will detail findings from current...

ARA has significantly expanded its manufacturing capability through the acquisition of Groundmaster Engineering (GME), a metal manufacturing business offering comprehensive design and engineering solutions. "The acquisition of Groundmaster Engineering is a game changer for ARA Manufacture in Victoria," said Andrew Briggs, Operations Manager at ARA Manufacture (VIC). metal fabrication capability The ARA Group is pleased to announce that ARA Manufacture has expanded its metal fabricat...

After working as an Explosives Instructor at ISSEE for the past five years Jon Clarke, better known in the industry as “BJ”, has been offered great new opportunities and will be moving on this month to bring his immense set of talents to a new team.  During his time at ISSEE, Jon has instructed students in a variety of ammunition and explosive subjects, from the storage of explosives to the making safe of chemical munitions and rendering safe of Improvised E...

Code 3®, Inc., a pioneer in emergency response products, proudly introduces the sleek, new C3900 series slimline speaker. Two highly efficient 50-Watt speakers deliver 100 Watts of exceptional sound quality through a durable aluminum casing. The best part: the slimline is 40% thinner than its competitors and it is designed to mount behind the grille with universal or custom brackets. Other vehicle placements are compatible and the speaker works seamlessly with all Code 3 sirens. Unparallel...

BizSpace is the United Kingdom’s renowned provider of regional and flexible workspace for professionals. They offer modern offices, studios and workshop units to a vast range of small businesses across the country. fire and security installation APE Fire & Security were tasked with delivering a complete fire and security installation for Steel House in Fareham, one of BizSpace’s well-established and refurbished centers in the South West England region. The revamped building wil...

Skyscrapers form the center of the world’s modern cities. As a result of progress in the construction industry, there are hardly any limits to the shape and construction of buildings. As a manufacturer of high-pressure water mist technology, AQUASYS is meeting this challenge together with a worldwide network of partners, supporting experts in cost-efficient planning. The company was once again able to prove its worth, in the center of Tallinn in Estonia, by protecting the new built 30-sto...

The globally exclusive HydroPen distributor and renowned safety solutions expert, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, has announced the signing of a fleetwide contract with a major global container shipping operator to integrate the HydroPen System for container firefighting. Beyond the revolutionary system developed by Rosenby Engineering, the scope of supply also includes MED approved mobile water monitors, providing a further boost to the operators’ onboard fire safety setup. Closing the con...

KME Fire Apparatus, an internationally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, has delivered eleven KME custom trucks to Hamilton Fire Department in Ontario, Canada. These trucks will join dozens of KME vehicles currently in service in Hamilton. The Hamilton Fire Department operates out of 30 locations across the city with 26 emergency response stations. Their 430-square-mile response area includes high-rise buildings, heavy industry and rural farm land, requiring a variety of apparatus. The r...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the recent delivery of three different industrial custom pumpers for Imperial Oil, Citgo Petroleum and Collins Fire Department. With a great variety of extinguishing agent systems, as well as single and dual-deck monitors flowing up to 6000 GPM on these trucks, E-ONE’s industrial pumpers are versatile and durable. From petroleum companies to local fire departments, these trucks were engi...

Lux Intelligent manufacturer Advanced has launched a new CPD training module focusing on emergency lighting testing compliance. Emergency lighting testing Created against a backdrop of changing emergency lighting standards, including the new category of 'stay put' lighting, the new training module is designed to bring end users, facilities managers and engineers fully up to date with current requirements and help them ensure compliance. On top of this, it will provide them with the tools they...

In November 2018, a school in the city of Wollongong was torn down by a massive fire. Thankfully, nobody was injured by the tragic fire. But, the school did sustain significant damage. With the recent unfortunate event of the Corrimal High School fire, school fire prevention should be taken into another level. Managing schools has a lot of responsibilities. Part of the long list of duties and responsibilities as an owner or school director is providing safety, security, and protection of the st...

One of the aspects of achieving a successful business is providing safety, security, and protection for employees, staff, and clients in all forms. Included in these responsibilities is making sure that the business is prepared for emergencies at all times. One of these catastrophic emergencies is fire. Fire is one of the most difficult adversaries of a business. But, this can be reduced by laying out a comprehensive fire protection plan. The main goal in the design process of a Sydney East fir...

According to the experiences of the German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), fire extinguishing sprays correspond to the state of the art and have been successfully tested in practice over many years.  The DFV as the umbrella organization of volunteer, professional and company fire departments and the vfdb as an expert network for protection, rescue and safety therefore recommend their use in the event of normal fire risk...

Johnson Controls marks the first anniversary of Autocall™ as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market access to the same high-quality, proven fire detection solutions already available in the U.S. and the Middle East. Autocall systems Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and in...

Aladtec, the Wisconsin-based provider of cloud-based scheduling and workforce management software, will be among 69 sponsors presenting products and services to EMS and fire professionals attending the Pinnacle event at Rosen Shingle Creek, near Orlando, Florida, USA from July 22 – July 26, 2019. Flexible form tool Nearly 900 EMS agencies use Aladtec to provide 24/7 staffing coverage, swiftly fill open shifts and allow members to trade shifts, request time-off, and submit extra hours for...

Johnson Controls announces advanced listings for its TYCO® Model CC3 combustible concealed space sprinklers, the TY2199 4.2K sprinkler and TY3199 5.6K sprinkler. The 5.6K model now offers greater flexibility, with a new UL Listing for the protection of concealed areas up to 2000 ft2 (186 m2 ) without the need for a draft curtain. In addition, both CC3 models are now UL Listed for use with LFP® Antifreeze within 1000 ft² (93 m²) draft curtain areas. These application-speci...