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The Electric Vehicle Safety Training programme educates in fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Company to provide electric vehicle safety training to first responders. The announcement comes as Ford prepares to launch the 2012 Focus Electric its new all-electric vehicle in 19 markets at the end of this year. Ford joins Chevrolet and Nissan in working with NFPA as part of its Electric Vehicle Saf...

Palaikis is responsible for the research and development of innovative fire suppression technologies EarthClean Corporation is a Minnesota-based company whose mission is to develop and introduce environmentally friendly and biodegradable technologies that help firefighters attack, suppress, and contain fires. EarthClean recently announced that Liana Palaikis, PhD has joined the company as Director of Product Development. Palaikis will report to Scott Bocklund, Earth...

China All Access (Holdings) Limited was successfully listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Emergency Satellite Mobile Command Centre System, equipped with unmanned aircraft video surveillance and able to co-ordinate from air to ground, is fully mobile, and responds to three-dimensional multi-media video emergency command. China All Access (Holdings) Limited, an integrated information communication application solution provider and application service pr...

London Fire Brigade's marathon effort will tend to create a mass appeal regarding fire safety issues In terms of fundraising, the Brigade’s staff aims to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Encouraging people to get a working smoke alarm was the aim of the day for London Fire Brigade’s fifty runners at this year’s London Marathon, which took place on Sunday 17 April. The runners, including over 40 firefighters, wore vests bearing the slogan ‘Ge...

The London Fire Brigade reports that 6 out of 10 schools weren't planning to install fire sprinklers Almost two thirds of new or refurbished schools planned for the capital have not been built with potentially life saving sprinklers installed, the London Fire Brigade warns. This is despite Government guidelines introduced three years ago recommending they should be fitted. Sprinklers stop fire from spreading and greatly reduce the chance of death or serious injury, says the B...

Xtralis OSID won the 'Judge's Choice Award' Xtralis, the global leader in developing early warning safety and security detection solutions, was honored for a second year in a row at the ISC West 2011 New Product Showcase (NPS). ISC West is the largest North American show in the industry, last year it was attended by 23,786. Xtralis won two major awards at this year’s event. OSID by Xtralis was the prestigious winner of the ‘Judge’s Choice Award’ this...

APC Overnight will help the Fire Protection Centre provide next-day deliveries to fire trade customers  Nationwide next day delivery services from APC Overnight are helping the Fire Protection Centre grow its fire sprinkler business and its two online fire and safety storage products businesses. Offering a wide range of fire and safety products through its Internet trading arm, The Supply Centre, the company is expanding into new markets with APC Overnight providin...

Hale showcased the SafeBuy vehicle-mounted fire suppression system at FDIC 2011 At FDIC 2011, Hale showcased the SafeBuy vehicle-mounted fire suppression system at Booth 1823. Following a year-long tour of the United States' 10 largest fire departments during which the company gathered input on SafeBuy's design, Hale added new bezels, graphic overlays and Class 1 displays to the system. New bezels have been designed to complement the bezels used in Hale's existing line of el...

The UltraView is an advanced and rugged display which suits the best for Hale's SafeBuy system   Hale showcased its SafeBuy system with many advanced features at FDIC 2011. Hale upgraded its SafeBuy suppression agent delivery system with the most advanced, rugged and effective displays available on the market. The Class 1 UltraView line of displays can be viewed in direct sunlight and fully customizable. The UltraView CAN-based displays feature a fully m...

NVFC International Relief Fund is set up to support the Japan Firefighters Association in their relief efforts NVFC is supporting the Japan Firefighters Association with rescue and cleanup efforts by making a contribution to the International Relief Fund.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps join with the rest of the world in expressing sorrow at the loss and devastation in Japan that has resulted from the recent earthquake and tsuna...

LFB’s most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured with Special Achievement Awards London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, Chairman of LFEPA Cllr Brian Coleman and Mayor of London Boris Johnson presented the LFB Special Achievement Awards.Some of London Fire Brigade’s most dedicated and innovative staff have been recognised in the Brigade’s annual Special Achievement Awards, held at City Hall on Friday 25 February. A total of eight awards were given to the...

Examination of fire kit shows only superficial discoloration and damage to areas of the coat and trousers exposed Neither firefighter was seriously injured in the incident. Each has praised the level of protection provided by their PPE.Two Derbyshire Fire & Rescue firefighters called to a house fire in Somercotes were engulfed in a flashover, believed to have been caused by an exploding aerosol. One was thrown to the floor in the blast, on the first floor of the proper...

LFB’s latest figures show chip pans still cause a significant number of fires in homes across the capital The London Fire Brigade has issued new statistics which show that chip pans still cause hundreds of fires across London each year.Many people think of chip pans as being from a bygone era but London Fire Brigade’s latest figures show they still cause a significant number of fires in homes across the capital.The Brigade used National Chip Week (21st-27th Februar...

Carbon monoxide-Awareness is run completely by unpaid volunteers who aim to make a difference Carbon monoxide (CO)-Awareness is run completely by unpaid volunteers who aim to make a difference. Lynn Griffiths, President/Founder of Carbon monoxide-Awareness - a registered charity and founder of the national Carbon monoxide Awareness Week tells the Fire Industry Association (FIA) her story. She and her children were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) for over a decade, now knowin...

Crowcon’s Gas-Pro for CSE applications comply with hazardous area and health and safety standards Crowcon's new Gas-Pro CSE detector is a new category of products designed for ensuring gas safety in confined spaces.Working in confined spaces is difficult at the best of times. Operators often have to wear full PPE (personal protective equipment), are usually harnessed and may be carrying tools and equipment to complete the task in hand (e.g. welding). The last t...

NextAlarm offers a variety of burglary and fire protection products for homes and small businesses  NextAlarm offers a variety of burglary and fire protection products for homes and small businesses. Under the agreement, Hughes will offer all of NextAlarm's products and services to subscribers of its HughesNet service. NextAlarm Monitoring Services, Inc. announced a distribution agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband sate...

Applications for the Xgard IR include pump rooms and monitoring leaks in storage tanks, pipes and valves The Xgard IR is available with a 316 stainless steel enclosure for maximum corrosion resistance in the most extreme marine environments. Crowcon's Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers,...

UTC Fire & Security grew its sales from $4.2 billion to $6.5 billion  Under Brown's leadership, UTC Fire & Security completed over 40 acquisitions to improve product offerings and expand the company's geographic reach, culminating in the 2010 acquisition of GE Security. United Technologies Corp. has appointed William M. Brown as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development, to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach to acquisitions an...

LFB has warned schools in the UK which have not installed sprinklers on their premises for fire safety Sprinklers can significantly reduce the cost of repairing damage caused by a fire. Almost two thirds of new or refurbished schools planned for the capital have not been built with potentially life saving sprinklers installed, the London Fire Brigade is warning. This is despite Government guidelines introduced three years ago recommending they should be fitted. Sprinklers stop...

United Technologies has been the top sponsor of the conference since its inception in 2005 Sandy Diehl, United Technologies Vice President for Integrated Building Solutions, said developers, urban planners and government officials have only begun to achieve the environmental and economic benefits.In a keynote address at a leading green building event, a top United Technologies Corp. executive said, "The world must think beyond individual buildings in order to realise the great...

The four firefighters recognised for their heroic actions to rescue Michael Rupert, MSA Product Group Manager Fireslayer of the Year Award 2011 is the eleventh in an annual series and the Adams Area Fire District is the first recipient in Pennsylvania.Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA announced that four members of the Adams Area Fire District, just north of Pittsburgh, Pa., are the recipients of the MSA 2011 Fireslayer of the Year Award. Ironically, the four firef...

Kidde urged Oregon homeowners to be a part of spring home improvement projects and install CO alarms Kidde, the leading manufacturer of fire safety products, urges all Oregon homeowners to take active part in spring safety measures and install CO alarms at home.While brighter, warmer days are on the horizon, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning still looms in Oregon homes. Even after gas furnaces and fireplaces are retired for the summer months, other natural gas-pow...

100th anniversary of the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City U.S. Department of Labor announced mobile website that features audio tour and background of historic event of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new website and audio tour optimised for smartphones documenting that milestone in labor'...

ONESuit® Pro's increased shelf life improves longer-term cost-efficiency while ensuring maximum protection Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has extended the shelf life of ONESuit® Pro gas-tight chemical-protective hazmat suits from seven to ten years following accelerated ageing and resistance testing.  The ONESuit® Pro’s increased shelf life improves longer-term cost efficiency while ensuring maximum protection over a ten-year period for fire, che...

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods gave the cheque at Cudahy Fire Department's Station No. 2 Smithfield Foods family of companies donated $50,000  to Cudahy Fire Department as well as thanked firefighters for their bravery, dedication during 2009 plant fire.Smithfield Foods, Inc., John Morrell, Inc. and Patrick Cudahy, Inc. announced Monday they are donating $50,000 to the Cudahy Fire Department in appreciation of the outstanding work by the city'...

Omnilert, founder of the text message dispatch service for firefighters, was nominated for a 2011 Mobility Award Omnilert, LLC, developer of intuitive communication technologies that keep communities safe and connected, were nominated for a 2011 Mobility Award. The company is a finalist for the Best Alerting Service in the Messaging and Alerts category. Last year, the company's RainedOut service won a 2010 Mobility Award. The Mobility Awards honor the best mobile and wir...

NFPA's new appointees will increase the number of jurisdictions requiring home fire sprinklers The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Dennis M. Mathisen of Roseville, Calif. and Timothy P. Travers of Whitman, Mass to increase the number of jurisdictions requiring home fire sprinklers. Travers will cover the Northeast region, while Mathisen will cover the Western region. "Fire sprinklers save lives and NFPA is working hard to se...

Pierce Manufacturing's newest innovation is the patent-pending Dash CF™ fire apparatus Pierce Manufacturing introduced its new innovation Dash CF™ fire apparatus at FDIC.Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, unveiled its newest innovation – the all-new patent-pending Dash CF™ Fire Apparatus – at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) booth #8805/9902 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new vehicle features an innovati...

The fire safety guidelines were published by NASHiCS in collaboration with CFOA New fire safety guidance measures for residential care homes have been published by two safety organisations. The guidelines were released by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) in collaboration with the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) and are aimed at supplementing the current guide published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Da...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service organised a large-scale chemical leak training exercise at Grocontinental Grocontinental’s compound in Whitchurch Business Park – one of the largest freezer stores in Europe and a major Shropshire employer was the venue for the chemical leak training exercise.Firefighters donned special airtight chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a large scale training exercise at a major food storage and distri...