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Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Timeflow shower valves and Safe-Cell® Vandal Resistant Shower Rose, as part of the Stoddart Outdoor Beach Shower units, have been supplied to local councils across Australia. Utilized by some of Australia’s biggest stainless-steel manufactures, the Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware range is their first choice for reliable, vandal-resistant tapware and valves. Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware The Galvin Engi...

The City of Gold Coast Council relies upon the Ezy-Push Push Button taps because of its dependability in unforgiving marine environments. Installed in some of Australia’s most difficult conditions, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is a reliable choice for instant self-closing tapware. Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range Designed primarily to conserve water and energy, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is ideal for public am...

The Fotokite Sigma has recently been mentioned as one of the more common tethered drones used by police and fire departments to provide simple and easy situational awareness. Drones (including tethered drones) are becoming critical tools for all kinds of use cases in law enforcement and firefighting. In many aspects of their emergency operations, a new era driven by drone usage is emerging, featured in the latest article, ‘11 Ways Police Departments are using drones’ from Police1.co...

Lorna Dodd, from Queensbury, only took part in her first triathlon last summer, but her second triathlon saw her take part in qualifying races and make the cut to represent her country later this year.  As part of the Super-Sprint Distance team, Lorna will be swimming 400 m, cycling 10 km, and running 2.5 km in the 30-34 age group. Lorna United WYFRS Lorna joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 2016 after her sports science degree led her into a range...

On January 23rd, the Fire Safety (England) Regulation 2022 came into effect, putting greater emphasis on the importance of fire doors and fire safety instructions for multi-occupied high-rise buildings. With these changes, and more set to come this year, Amthal is urging those responsible for high-rise residential buildings to pay heed to emerging legislation, as Phil Bryant, the Manager of Amthal Strategic Accounts explains. The Hackitt Review The Hackitt Review, responsible for changing the...

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and Fraunhofer FKIE will host the world-renowned Digital Forensic Research Workshop in March. The conference will bring together experts from around the world to discuss current and emerging challenges in digital forensics. Broad thematic scope The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE are proud to host the esteemed Di...

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dave Walton said: “The decision to take this action has not been taken lightly, especially given the resultant upheaval it has caused for many people. We had no choice but to act in this way after our investigations highlighted serious concerns and risk to life." “We were called in after a survey of the building revealed several potential fire risks. The risks were so serious that it would have been dangerous to allow people to continue to stay in the build...

On January 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, a large fire broke out at a lithium battery storage warehouse in the Grand-Couronne industrial zone in Normandy. The fire produced a large, widespread cloud of smoke and multiple explosions, and spread quickly to an adjoining storage space that housed approximately 70,000 tires. cause of the fire Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 11:30 p.m. local time. However, during the night a new fire started at a third st...

The U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control Executive Summary is now available. This report provides highlights from the Summit that took place on October 11, 2022, and brought together government officials, fire service leaders, and scientists to address America’s fire problem. Included in the report are fact sheets detailing the recommendations covered in the Fire Service National Strategy.

Fire safety and security specialist, Amthal is continuing on its ambitious growth plan to service more advanced commercial customers, with six dedicated appointments already in 2023, set across the business. The new appointments include Amy Bradbury who has joined the commercial team, together with Donna Henderson who has been welcomed as a key account coordinator in the MSR team. Amthal has also appointed three new MSR Engineers since the start of the year. Rolling recruitment program Contin...

Alex Abrams will be tackling the London Marathon in April and then will also run the Leeds Marathon just three weeks later. She has also decided to continue her fundraising efforts by doing the Great North Run in September. Alex is taking on the challenges in a bid to raise funds in memory of her dad, Darren Abrams who died suddenly in November. Darren worked with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) as a firefighter for nearly 20 years and was part of the Red Watch Team at Hunsl...

Lithium-ion batteries are commonplace in a whole host of applications. From smartphones to laptops, the majority of electronic devices will include lithium-ion batteries, meaning workplaces throughout the country are likely to include copious amounts of them.  While they’re extremely useful, they also present a fire risk. Primarily, careless waste management of these batteries has been known to result in the breakout of fire, with the Environmental Services Association (ESA) stating...

A newborn baby had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a West Yorkshire home caused by a faulty tumble dryer.  This incident, which happened in Hatfield Road, Bradford, is one of several similar incidents where fires appear to have been caused by faulty electrics on appliances across the region. Testing appliances Firefighters are urging the public to get their appliances tested, especially second-hand machines, to stop any further incidents. This warning coincides wit...

The legal requirements mean that those responsible for high-rise buildings need to provide information on their building to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS). This can be done via the WYFRS website and should include details of the external walls, buildings and floor plans and information on known faults with key firefighting equipment. Fire Safety Regulations 2022 Coming into force on January 23rd, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, will implement the majority of re...

Continuing the EMS culture of innovation, Carrier Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of the FireCell Android app. This exclusive resource is provided free to use on all Android platforms, with an iPhone version in the pipeline to follow shortly. With many users around the globe having the previous version installed, it’s now time to move to the 2023 version, and those not using this already can install it in minutes. EN54-25 FireCell wireless fire detecti...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, following five firefighters being taken to hospital, one who is in a critical condition. 22 fire appliances attended the fire at a former department store in Edinburgh, Scotland. A total of 11 fire engines and specialist equipment remain at the scene. Firefighters injured in store fire It is always devastating when firefighters are injured attending incidents" The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Cou...

The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of its Leadership and People Fire Standards: Leading the Service and Leading and Developing People.  Both Fire Standards have been developed to support services in strengthening professionalism and leadership at all levels of their organization, encouraging more positive working environments for the benefit of their people and the community they serve.  Leading the Service Fire Standard The Leading the Service Fire S...

The new Fire Safety (England) Regulations will take effect from January 23, 2023. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) welcomed the introduction of the new Regulations, which make it a requirement for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings to provide information on their building/s to their local fire and rescue service. A high-rise residential building is defined as a building containing two or more sets of domestic premises and is at least 18 meters tall or has at least sev...

The Academic Collaboration, Evaluation and Research Group (ACER) is an independent forum, convened by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), to help coordinate and maximize the benefits of academic research with relevance for fire and rescue services (FRS), to contribute to improved public and firefighter safety.  It is chaired by Rowena Hill from Nottingham Trent University and Vice Chaired by Justin Johnston from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Lancashire FRS). ACER ACER will pro...

Following the publication of the annual State of Fire report, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has responded to its findings. Published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), it looks at the fire and rescue service’s effectiveness, efficiency and how they focus on their staff. In the report, HMICFRS’ Chief Inspector - Andy Cooke said: “I am continually struck by the dedication of firefighters and other staff, and I...

Feld Fire is known for being one of the fire industry’s equipment and gear suppliers. With a location in Iowa, two in Missouri, as well as sales and service support in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois, Feld has been making moves with its manufacturing arm. Offering customized skid units, rapid attack apparatus, and made-to-order equipment customization, the company continues to be an innovative pioneer in the market. Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, Feld Fire has provided firef...

FieldEquip team is excited to announce the launch of its new logo and website, signifying modernization and automation through technology. The rebranding of FieldEquip is a part of the company’s communication strategy aiming to promote their expanded features and services designed to add value by providing gainful efficiencies to field service operations.  The 'cloud-technology' icon in the new logo symbolizes the diverse approaches and technologies used by FieldEquip to develop...

South Yorkshire’s fire service says it has already taken significant steps to improve its service, following the publication of a national inspection report. The report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) identified several areas for improvement- as well as many areas of good practice. areas of good practice Inspectors said the service is ‘good’ at looking after its people, but needs to improve under the ‘effect...

Officers at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) have thanked Luke Hartshorn for springing into action during the hair-raising incident on Saturday morning.  The 66-year-old woman, who does not wish to be named, is a volunteer guide dog walker. She got into difficulty in the River Calder just before 10 am after the trainee guide dog she was out walking slipped into the water. As she was trying to get the dog out, she too slipped down the bank and into the ice-cold water. Only by...

People across the region are facing more flooding, rain and freezing weather over the next few days. The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts for the county and fire chiefs are warning that icy water and floods could be a lethal combination. It comes as the Met Office puts a yellow weather warning in place as the risk of snow and hail showers increase leading to icy conditions and disruption to transport.  Hazardous conditions The cold but settled weather looks likely to be wit...

High inflation rates and vastly increased energy bills could mean less for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority to spend next year. Now the public is being asked if they would support an extra £5 average precept on their council tax bill to pay for fire service costs. This would allow the service to be able to keep its current commitments, all aimed at making West Yorkshire safer for all who live, work, and visit it. The Authority is the publicly accountable body responsible for provi...

RECYCLING-TECHNIK 2023 will take place from 29 - 30 March 2023 at Messe Dortmund, in Dortmund, Germany. Visitors will be offered a comprehensive information platform on recycling technologies. In addition to the exhibition, there will also be an extensive lecture program. Fire protection is an important topic, especially in the waste industry, because fires in recycling plants can have devastating consequences. Fire protection in the recycling industry Many materials are highly flammable. The...

Ziegler Feuerwehrgerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mühlau, Saxony, Germany, manufactured four TLF forest firefighting vehicles for the State of Thuringia, in Germany. In the course of the year, the delivery of three additionally commissioned vehicles of the same type will also take place. TLF forest firefighting vehicles Overview of orders placed to date by the State of Thuringia within ZIEGLER Group: 2016: 8 firefighting vehicles LF 20 KatS on MAN chassis 2017: 7 firefi...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced Ghana Airports Company Limited has taken delivery of two Oshkosh® Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the region’s largest airfields, including Kumasi International Airport and Tamale International Airport, which serve over 600,000 travelers annually. Adding to a full Oshkosh Airport Products fleet,...

The FeuerTrutz 2023 trade fair including the Congress for Preventive Fire Protection will take place from June 21 to June 22, 2023 at the Nuremberg Convention Center, in Nuremberg, Germany. Technical, structural, and organizational fire protection solutions will be presented at the FeuerTrutz trade fair by various exhibitors. FeuerTrutz trade fair FeuerTrutz is an ideal platform for specialist planners, experts, architects, civil engineers, staff of public authorities and fire protection auth...