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 Firefighters from several jurisdictions responded Wednesday evening to a massive blaze at an electric utility substation in north Fort Worth that apparently resulted from an explosion at the site, authorities said. According to a post on X, officials from the Fort Worth Fire Department said they were being joined by firefighters from the Saginaw and Roanoke fire departments to battle the blaze at the station, located at Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road. Work...

Firefighters from multiple departments worked to extinguish a fire at the Faith Tabernacle House of Prayer in Norristown. The fire, which broke out shortly before 7 p.m. on DeKalb Street on Tuesday, proved difficult to contain, with firefighters battling the flames for several hours in frigid and windy conditions, NBC 10 reports. The building’s multiple partitions have made it challenging to reach all the hotspots. No one was inside the church at the time of the fire. The church, ori...

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The 25-year-old firefighter killed in the Young Street fire Monday night has been identified as Jeffrey Fiala. Honolulu Fire Department Chief Kalani Hao said that Fiala, who had been with HFD for about a year and a half, and was dedicated member of the department who served with honor and courage. News conference at HFD “This tragedy has been truly heartbreaking for all of us,” Hao said at a news conference at HFD headquarters in Kaka...

Des Moines firefighters are working to determine the cause of a barn fire that killed multiple horses early Monday morning. The fire broke out at a property along Southeast 30th Street on the city’s east side around 6 a.m. after the property owner discovered his barn engulfed in flames, Local Five News reports. The barn housed 15 horses, and while some managed to escape, several perished in the fire. Firefighters faced challenging conditions as bitterly cold temperatures...

The fire safety landscape has experienced significant change in recent years. Some high-profile incidents, including those in Catford and Dagenham, highlight the critical importance of using fire-resistant materials and implementing enhanced safety measures for both residential and commercial structures. These tragic incidents have prompted the construction industry to rethink how it designs and builds safe spaces for people to live and work in. In fact, the latest revision to the Fire Safety S...

Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, and Ring, a pioneer in smart home security, announced a new partnership and innovative collection of Smart Smoke and Combination Alarms (Smoke + CO). Ring and Kidde are combining their respective expertise in smart home protection and fire safety to offer added peace of mind, control, and convenience. The alarms have Ring technology built-in, enabling customers to better protect their homes from anywhere. real-time smoke and CO alerts Cu...

Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in recent years as wildfires became more destructive will have to again provide policies in fire-prone areas if they want to keep doing business in California under state regulation. coverage in high-risk areas The rule will require home insurers to offer coverage in high-risk areas, something the state has never done, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s office said in a statement. Insurer...

Christmas Day is no different than any other day for volunteer and career firefighters. Volunteers leave their homes and families to answer alarms. Career firefighters leave their homes and families before sunrise to report to the firehouse for a 24-hour tour. They spend holidays with their second family at 'the house'.  stubborn dwelling fire On Christmas morning, 2024, volunteer and career firefighters joined forces to battle a stubborn dwelling fire in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, will showcase its latest advancements in electric firefighting technology at CES 2025. Joining Oshkosh Corporation in booth #5616 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, Pierce will highlight its innovative solutions including the Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck, designed to meet the evolving needs of fire departments, focusing on sustainability, performance, and safety. Performance of fire apparatus &ld...

Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems are designed to keep any fire that has started on a kitchen appliance such as a range, griddle, or deep fat fryer from raging out of control. How do the systems work? Kitchen fire suppression systems are highly effective fire containment systems. Once a fire is detected, the system discharges the wet chemical through the nozzles from above the appliance, but also in the plenum and ductwork.  The wet chemicals cover the flames and star...

In the run-up to the festive period, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are reminding people of precautions that can be taken at home to prevent a fire, as government figures show a heightened risk of fire around this time of year. The number of fire hazards in the home can dramatically increase as people celebrate and exchange gifts due to festive lights and decorations, candles and open flames, as well as potentially faulty products such as toys...

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep crew and passengers safe and protected. Their enclosed lifeboats are used on commercial vessels worldwide, and they are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING’s production facilities to guarantee product quality. VIKING Norsafe lifeboats VIKING Norsafe lifeboats offer outstanding safety and performance in demanding conditions. Even if damaged or fully flooded, the lifeboats are self-righting and virtually uns...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of a fleet of four Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Costa Rica. DGAC received three Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicles and one Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicle. These vehicles will strengthen emergency operations at Juan Santamaría Airport, the country's busiest international gateway, which serves more than 1.7 million to...

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to this 4-level 6,200 sqm self-storage facility, which ran for 11 months; the total build cost was a 7.3 million dollar building located in Williamstown. As part of the work, they installed a Pertronic’s FIP fire indicator panel with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to sprinklers, security, and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to a state-of-the-art education facility for the Southern Cross Grammar Centauri Building for the senior students, including a large creative art hall built cost a 12.3 million dollar building located in Caroline Springs, designed by Watson’s Young Architects. As part of the work, they installed a Pertronic’s sub fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, a...

As the demand for counseling continues to increase as more of New York’s Bravest seek mental health support, New York City-based nonprofit Friends of Firefighters (FOF), founded in the wake of 9/11 is an independent provider of free and confidential mental health counseling and wellness services for active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families, announced today four new members are joining its Board of Directors. New board members Those new board members include Leigh Marie Dan...

One and a half years before INTERSCHUTZ 2026, many well-known companies have already confirmed their participation in the world's renowned trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection in Hanover. International market majors, such as Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel are among the confirmed exhibitors. In total, nearly 450 exhibitors have registered, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space. This accounts for more than a third of the total planned space. E...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has a new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Americas, as the company looks to drive growth and strengthen its market presence across the continent. Gerald V. Sims brings a wealth of experience in gas utilities and a strong track record in sales leadership, both of which will help Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection to continue increasing its market share in this important geographic market. Gas detection with solutions Teledyne Gas an...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of two Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of Chile. The new vehicles will enhance emergency response capabilities at the Chacalluta de Arica Airport and Araucanía de Temuco Airport, maintaining the customer’s full Oshkosh ARFF fleet at both locations. reliability, trust, and security &...

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of maritime operators in the commercial shipping, cruise and ferry, defense and professional sector. The design and construction of these boats showcase all of VIKING Norsafe’s ability and experience. The company’s rescue boats and fast rescue boats provide excellent maneuverability with low maintenance standby and operation providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea. VIKING Norsafe rescue boat...

KSS Fire Suppression specializes in providing the Irish Hotel Market with Cost Effective Preventative Maintenance Programmes in line with the applicable Irish / European Standards. KSS will assess the site, systems & users' schedule & in conjunction with their onsite team they will develop a Preventative Maintenance Plan that works with users' operational requirements. Users operational requirements They offer Nationwide Service Contracts on the following systems: Ansul R102 Kitch...

Rosenbauer America and the Dallas Fire Rescue Department have entered into an innovative partnership aimed at the joint further development of the PANTHER 6x6 electric through to series production. The pre-series vehicle will be delivered in mid-2025 and will operate at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), making it the first airport to receive a PANTHER 6x6 electric.  6-month test phase The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department plays an important role as a cooperation partner. During the approximat...

Hochiki Europe, a globally renowned provider of innovative life safety solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with NBS, a construction specification platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the specification process for specifiers, making it easier than ever to incorporate Hochiki’s market-renowned products into building projects. Range of life safety products By joining NBS Source, Hochiki Europe will have 50 products listed across its comprehensive range of life safe...

Cygnus, a pioneer EN 54 certified, 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems is pleased to announce that SmartNet has won the Security or Fire Solution of the Year category at the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2024. Fire Solution of the Year Stephen Marsh, Head of Sales at Cygnus, comments, "We are thrilled to win the Security or Fire Solution of the Year award at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards. SmartNet is a ground-breaking fire detection and...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025.  Major Challenges in 2025  Exactly half of skilled tradespeople identified a shortage of qualified candidates as the top challenge for workers this year. This...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce its authorized dealer, Safety Source Fire, has launched a new fire apparatus service division, Safety Source Mechanical, to serve customers throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Safety Source Fire, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will offer a range of maintenance and repair services for fire apparatus, further enhancing its support for the firefighting community across Atlantic Canada. Safety Source...

Fire incidents are the last thing we want in day care centers, especially knowing that this may cause trauma to the children and consequently affect their education. Henceforth, it is a priority to train staff on Child Care fire safety training to minimize hazards and fire accidents. Owning or managing a day care center means being fully responsible for the safety of everyone occupying the building. It is not only a legal obligation but an ethical duty as well, wherein the health, safety, and w...

Restaurants face particular fire risks that are not present in other environments. With the open flames, paper products, cleaning chemicals, cooking oils, electrical connections, and hot equipment hazards from cooking processes have all of the materials for a fire to blaze out of control. In addition to juggling the daily challenges of operating a profitable restaurant, fire safety management is very likely to be the last thing on the restaurateur's mind. It's important to Implement Fire Safet...

OGS Global (OGS) and Australian Fire Industries (AFI) are pleased to announce they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining OGS industry-renowned Independent commissioning and operational readiness specialist capabilities with AFI, an innovative provider of fire protection and industry safety solutions. AFI offers clients fire protection design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and optimization services, with expertise and knowledge including fire detection/protection s...

Central Shopping Center in Caroline Springs is a vibrant retail hub located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. It serves as a central destination for the local community, offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The center houses major supermarkets, fashion retailers, specialty stores, and services like health and beauty salons. Highest standards of fire safety In addition to its retail outlets, the shopping center features a food court with various...