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IFRM delivered a 40-foot sea container packed full of firefighting and EMS equipment International Fire Relief Mission (IFRM) team members completed equipment distribution and training in the Republic of Georgia. International Fire Relief Mission (IFRM) team members completed equipment distribution and training in the Republic of Georgia. IFRM delivered a 40-foot sea container packed full of firefighting and EMS equipment, all donated by U.S. fire departments, to several Repu...

Chubb is proud to continue its long running working relationship with the Fire and Rescue Service Chubb fire will continue its service of fire alarms at brigade headquarters with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Chubb Fire has extended its contract with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to include the servicing of fire alarms at the brigade headquarters and 37 stations. Chubb Fire is a business subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologi...

Large numbers of cooking fire incidents are reported on 'Thanksgiving day' According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 154,700 home structure fires involving cooking equipment between 2004 and 2008. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. That's according to statistics by the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which also found that cooking eq...

The study programme would include all fire safety techniques, construction and safety planning for the students Fire safety engineering scholarships offered by the BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Edinburgh aim to make buildings safe from fire and prevent casualties. Fire safety in modern buildings is being promoted by the Lloyd's Register Educational Trust, which has provided more than £200,000 in new student scholarships. The fire...

Brian Coleman Fire Authority's Chairman thinks that London has surplus fire engines Fire Brigades Union claims that the cuts agenda is at the heart of London firefighters' dispute. The Fire Brigades Union claims that the cuts agenda is at the heart of London firefighters' dispute were vindicated on Nov 8th when Brian Coleman, the Fire Authority's confrontational chairman, made clear he thinks London has too many fire engines. Astonishingly,...

The London Fire Brigade has withdrawn 27 fire engines from its fleet The sudden withdrawal of fire engines has brought fire safety at stake within the city of London. FBU has strongly criticized this stand. The Fire Brigades Union condemned the London Fire Brigade for withdrawing 27 fire engines from use the day before the FBU strike ballot is due. FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack said: "This is nothing but provocation. The result of our strike ballot is not even out yet, bu...

FEMA and American Red Cross came together to provide care during disaster FEMA and American Red Cross partnership will strengthen mass care during a disaster. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that sets the framework for the Red Cross and FEMA to jointly lead the planning and coordination of mass care services, which will strengthen and expand the resour...

FEMA helps and prepares in overcoming the effects of natural disasters which cause much distress FEMA publications can point you in the right direction for information about how to reinforce your home against high winds and flooding. Weather happens. Sometimes it's severe enough to be a disaster, like the flooding and wind damage Tropical Storm Nicole caused in eastern North Carolina. You can take steps before the next disaster to protect your family and minimize property da...

Fire Service-Based EMS Electronic Tool Kit: Resources for Leaders New Fire Service-Based tool kit is provided as a cooperative effort between the IAFC, the IAFF and the Metropolitan Fire Chief’s Association. A new resource for fire and emergency service leaders looking to strengthen or protect their department’s position as a fire service-based EMS provider is now available. Fire Service-Based EMS Electronic Tool Kit: Resources for Leaders is a brief, web-bas...

Firewise Communities program to help property owners reduce their risk of wildfire damage NFPA report shows toll of brush, grass and forest fires on private property and local fire departments. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released findings of a report on local fire department responses to brush, grass and forest fires from 2004 through 2008. Local fire departments in the U.S. responded to an average of almost 1,000 such fires every day during that...

Large number of fires occur in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day celebrations causing much damage The report is part of the Topical Fire Report Series and is based on 2006 to 2008 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report examining the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings. The report, Thanksgiving Day Fire...

Eureka and Crescent Valley the first communities in Nevada to join the program and earn distinction Eureka / Diamond Valley and Crescent Valley / Beowawe are first in state to join the program. Two Nevada communities have proactively taken steps to prepare their residents for wildfire protection by becoming Firewise Communities. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) voluntary initiative protects local residents, their property and natural resources f...

FEMA officials have heralded a new era to bridge experience and fire service One of the biggest things people wanted was better opportunities for training and how to expand their role within FEMA. For close to a year now, FEMA has firmly had its finger on the pulse of the fire service. In what is believed to be a first for the agency, four senate-appointed positions are held by former first responders. "It's been rare that in the FEMA leadership you have people (with experie...

Pryme radio technology would make it easier to communicate and locate fellow rescue persons and staff The capabilities of the PRYME hardware made the system a natural fit. The county of Santa Barbara, California contains over 2,500 square miles of breathtaking and sometimes dangerous terrain, including rocky beaches, unblemished coastal islands teeming with wildlife, and the steep inland mountains of the Los Padres National Forest. Such picturesque wilderness, within easy dri...

Firefighters appreciation rebate offers nozzles of fine quality and durability The Firefighter Appreciation Rebate offers three, diverse Akron nozzles - The Turbojet®, SaberJet™ and Assault™ nozzles. Akron Brass has extended their Firefighter Appreciation Rebate offer through the end of the year giving every firefighter an opportunity to cash in. To show gratitude to the men and women who risk their lives for their communities and to help save money given...

The 9" Fire Hiker is not only high-heat resistant but also water and puncture resistant meant for wildland firefighting The 9" Fire Hiker is constructed with HAIX's new Sun Reflect leather that reduces the heating effect of the leather by direct sunlight. HAIX, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, and law enforcement footwear, announces the release of the new Fire Hiker for wildland firefighting. The Fire Hiker was developed in cooperat...

FPA Australia and KFSA sign a Memorandum of Understanding The two organizations FPA Australia and KFSA have cemented their commitment to ongoing cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The Fire Protection Association Australia recently welcomed Directors and Senior Officials of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA). The meeting was arranged as an exchange of information between the two Associations, with KFSA particularly interested in Australian building cod...

First Alert has partnered withFire Corps to save lives and make communities safer Fire Corps Programs can receive free First Alert smoke alarms. Does your Fire Corps team need smoke alarms for your community home safety check or smoke alarm installation program? You may be eligible to receive free smoke alarms to help in your fire prevention efforts through the First Alert donation program. First Alert has partnered with Fire Corps to save lives and make communities safer....

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...

Illegal fireworks seized by joint operation between GMFRS and MFRS Joint operation between Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services seized thousands of illegal fireworks. Thousands of illegal fireworks have been seized following a major joint operation between Greater Manchester and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services, the Police and Trading Standards. The haul, thought to originate from Spain, was removed from premises in Bury New R...

Families should prepare themselves to cope with disasters and their effects A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. With Daylight Saving Time coming to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the November 7 time change as a reminder to make sure their families are prepared for a possi...

Supermarket shoppers to get safety advice from firefighters The firefighters in Canterbury, and Folkestone Whitstable will visit supermarkets to spread safety awareness among the shoppers. Firefighters in Canterbury, and Folkestone Whitstable have teamed up with their local Sainsbury’s stores so that shoppers can do their grocery shopping and pick up vital community safety advice, when crews visit the stores. The local crews, plus community safety officers will be...

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...

Volunteers make it big in numbers throughout the fire service industry Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade initiative is awarding more than $100,000 in grants to help small town and rural community fire departments across the United States. Every day, millions of people count on volunteer and rural community fire units to protect them and their property. More than 825,000 volunteer and small town firefighters do their jobs mostly without recognition and often without the latest eq...

The company expects more growth in future due to increasing demand for industrial protective fabrics Despite the shortages, increased raw material costs, pressure on margins and integration costs at synthetic turf companies related to TenCate (downstream activities), profit growth amounted to 47%. Loek de Vries, President and CEO of TenCate: ‘Sales in the third quarter are at approximately the same level as recorded in the top year 2008. A significant rise in sal...

"Towards 2020" risk management plan has moved out for public consultation The public is being asked for its views on key plans on various fire safety related issues and ways for their improvement. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority which oversees how KFRS is run agreed at a meeting that its Integrated Risk Management Plan, entitled "Towards 2020", will now go out for public consultation until 17 January. The outcomes will be reviewed by the Authority in February when a...

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...

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...

The North Yorkshire fire department has proposed a new fire station at Kent Street rather than Clifford Street The amendments will not only maintain the present benefits but also improve initial attendance times of front line fire engines, in turn, reducing the project cost. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority are preparing to go out to public consultation to vary an existing project plan which will see fire fighting facilities upgraded across the City of Y...