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Damage due to frozen pipes is putting a challenge before the firefighters of London Fire Brigade  London Fire Brigade firefighters attended 163 flooding incidents in the last four days of November, a massive increase on 2007 and 2008 figures of the same period. New figures revealed that flooding incidents have increased by 150 per cent in London due to frozen pipes bursting in the coldest start to a winter since records began. Firefighters attended 163 flooding inci...

STMicroelectronics has enhanced the level of technology in pressure sensors The new LPS001WP is a tiny silicon pressure sensor that uses an innovative technology to provide extremely high resolution measurements of pressure and therefore also of altitude. From 750m below ground to the top of Mount Everest, smart phones and other portable devices will soon be able to pinpoint their height variation relative to sea level to better than one meter, thanks to the most recent MEMS...

During a fire disaster it might create problem for OCFA firefighters to reach the site for emergency help Thirty seven percent of OCFA firefighters list their primary residence outside of Orange County. If there's a major disaster, officials at the Orange County Fire Authority might have trouble getting all their firefighters to quickly return to their stations. That's because some active members of the department live in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Washington state (map). OC...

Dr Guillermo Rein of the University of Edinburgh Sensor technology for fire detection and prediction to help firefighters. Scientists have developed technology that could help firefighters in their job, by using sensors in fire detection and prediction. Sensor Assisted Fire Fighting (SAFF) is a technology that predicts how a fire will spread, therefore helping  fighting the fire safer and more efficient, reports the Scotsman. Researchers developed the technology, which...

999 fire calls to be transferred to Cambridgeshire due to closing of the lpswich control centre Emergency fire calls in Suffolk could soon be answered outside the county under plans to close the county’s emergency fire control centre, putting public safety at risk, warns the Fire Brigades Union. On Friday Nov 26 Staff working in Suffolk Fire Control in Ipswich learned that their jobs could go under the plans. Closing the Ipswich control centre and transferring 999 fire c...

Rosenbauer new Executive Board member Dr. Dieter Siegel will give his best to the company  Dieter Siegel will be succeeding Manfred Schwetz, who will be retiring as planned when his Executive Board employment contract expires at the end of September 2011. At their recent meeting, the Supervisory Board of Rosenbauer International AG accepted the Executive Board's proposal and set the agenda for the shape of the company's future top management by appointing Dr. Diete...

ADT a leader in fire and security products has got a new MD Andy Ellis Mr. Ellis joined the industry as an engineer in 1984 and has risen through ADT by excelling in a number of roles of increasing responsibility across ADT’s UK and European region businesses. ADT Fire and Security, a Tyco International company, announced the appointment of Andy Ellis as Managing Director of ADT UK and Ireland, the region’s leading provider of electronic protection services for h...

Fire services are anticipating savings of £500,000 by not attending 2,000 calls, which cost them £250 each Staffordshire fire and rescue chiefs plan to cut costs and enhance savings by reducing the number of engines they send to attend the false call-outs. Fire and rescue chiefs in Staffordshire plan to make savings by reducing the number of engines they send to false alarms. The services in the West Midlands county has planned the moves to make efficiency saving...

Lithium battery energy storage system will revolutionize the world of energy storage systems The Lithium battery packs from Enertek Solutions are not only suitable for solar, wind and telecommunications, but also police and fire emergency equipment energy storage systems. Enertek Solutions, Inc. announced the release of its newest Lithium battery energy-storage system. After extensive lab and field testing, the small-stage development company achieved the option of 12 v...

Proper planning is a must for severe winter which includes snow, sub freezing, strong winds or even solid ice FEMA recommends that people with special needs develop and stay in touch with a nearby network of assistance before winter storms or record cold move in. The onset of winter-like weather requires a resetting of the preparedness refresh button . Extreme cold and harsh winter storms can dramatically increase the daily hardships and day to day survival challenges fo...

TV news show CBS Sunday Morning highlighted the importance of the volunteer fire service NVFC Chairman featured in interview on CBS Sunday Morning TV news show. TV news show CBS Sunday Morning ran a story highlighting the importance of the volunteer fire service in United States. Newscaster, travel expert, and volunteer firefighter Peter Greenberg provided a glimpse into the noble and long-standing profession and how communities across the country relied on volunteer fi...

Celebrate holidays by following the fire safety tips for holiday decorations whether at home or outside Save yourself from winter fires by taking extra care of fire safety during the holiday decorations. December marks the beginning of the holiday season, which includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. The winter holidays and all of the wonderful activities that we associate with them - like decorating, cooking, parties, and war...

Chubb's Sunbury headquarters will provide the training venue to upgrade firefighters' skills in practical situations Station Manager at Sunbury and Spelthorne, Andy Pompei, believes that training is vital. Four fire stations within the north area of Surrey will use Chubb Fires Sunbury headquarters for a series of high-rise training exercises. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb offered the vacant floors of the 12-sto...

Deputy Chief Fire Officer John Redmond and Beacon Radio copywriter Simon English with the award  Radio advert made for the Community Fire Safety Department, broadcasted across Shropshire, has won a top award. A "chilling" radio advert made for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to get out a vital fire safety message about the dangers of cooking late at night after drinking too much alcohol has gained international recognition. The Beacon Radio advert made for the Commun...

Boeing is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 to ensure fire safety The design changes will improve the protection within the panel whereas the software changes will be implemented to improve fault protection. Boeing is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 and updates to the systems software that manages and protects power distribution on the airplane. These changes come as the result of what has bee...

CAL Fire provides tips for safe cooking this holiday CAL FIRE encourages safe cooking this holiday. CAL FIRE warned residents about the many dangers that the holiday can pose. The end of the year for most Americans means preparing for feasts, festivities and fun throughout the holiday season. But each year that joy is marred by tragedy when accidents and fires cause injuries and even death. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for home cooking fires with 3 times as many cook...

Firefighters and emergency fire control staff will gather on the Scottish Parliament to promote their campaign Fire Brigades Union members from the outskirts of Scotland will converge on the Scottish Parliament to promote their campaign to protect the fire and rescue service in Scotland.Firefighters and emergency fire control staff from around the Scotland will converge on the Scottish Parliament to raise the profile of their campaign to protect the fire an...

Necessary and relevant measures have to be taken against harsh winters both inside and outside the house Melting snow can inflict significant damage to property, and winter storms are the third-largest cause of catastrophe losses. Many winter-related disasters can be prevented if you take a few simple steps to protect your home from freezing temperatures, snow and wind. With the weather still mild, autumn is the perfect time to winter-proof your home, according to the Insuran...

CertainTeed has made it easy for the people to lead a healthy pollution free life indoors keeping away harmful VOC CertainTeed's AirRenew features a wide range of performance and installation benefits. Recent testing of CertainTeed's AirRenew gypsum board demonstrates this ground-breaking new product's ability to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). AirRenew significantly reduces, for up to 75 years, harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that circulate indoors. The findings...

The Executive program will be held at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Senior fire executives who are selected will be awarded fellowships to attend Harvard's annual program for senior executives in state and local government. Application procedures have been announced for the 2011 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the IAFC, Fire Protection Publications/International Fire Service Training Associa...

FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days FIA Fire Risk Assessment ‘Extinguishers’ CPD Day. The FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days on various subjects. The FIA ran a pilot event in July this year and despite the fairly short notice managed to attract 52 delegates to attend a day on Passive fire protection. ‘Experts’ from the various ‘passive fire...

Home heating systems are still a reason of home fires in US NFPA says: “basic safety precautions can minimize risk to associated fires.” As temperatures drop in the months ahead, home heating systems will soon kick into high gear. However, some of the heat sources that make us feel warm and toasty also represent a leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire fatalities. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s latest U.S. home he...

FBU demands a legal change to guarantee resources with fire and rescue services to tackle emergencies FBU demanded for change in law to ensure fire crews have right equipments to face emergencies. As firefighters tackle flooding in Cornwall, the Fire Brigades Union have demanded a change in law to ensure fire crews have the right equipment to tackle such emergencies.Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary said: “Firefighters have again acquitted themselves with distincti...

Ten U.S Fire departments earned $10,000 each from Liberty Mutual Insurance Community residents rally to earn $10,000 grants for their local fire departments by committing to fire safety at Be Fire Smart. According to a recent survey by the National League of Cities, 14 percent of cities across the country cut police and fire-protection budgets in 2009, usually one of the biggest-ticket items for local governments, with many other cities expected to take similar measures throu...

With temperatures as low as -4° C the London Fire Brigade team is all set to face the climatic challenges in London With the earliest onset of cold weather in almost 20 years and temperatures set to plummet to as low as -4° C in the coming days, the firefighters of London Fire Brigade  are on high alert.  The Brigade is also gearing up for an increase in incidents from the cold weather including: Flooding caused by frozen pipesRoad traffic accide...

U.S Navy awarded Raytheon Company for Aegis production The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company $240 million for production and delivery of critical components of the Aegis weapons system for the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers. Under the contract, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) will provide production, engineering and support services for four ship sets of the AN/SPY-1D(V) transmitter group and MK99 Mod 8 Fire Control System. The radar and fire control system equi...

New smart phone application, NEC Changes, highlights changes between the 2008 NEC® and the 2011 NEC® National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched NEC 2011 with more than 500 updates and modifications, all accessible through smartphones, provided free of charge. With the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC) now available, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched a new smart phone application, NEC Changes, whic...

Welsh Assembly in Cardiff approves the proposal of requirement of sprinkler in all new Welsh housing Sprinkler Bill approved by Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. In Cardiff the Welsh Assembly in a plenary session approved the general principles of proposed legislation to require sprinklers in all new Welsh housing. Assembly Member Ann Jones, who put forward the proposal, has been giving television interviews all day. At 12:30 she gave a press conference, joined by Caroline Tucker,...

Put a freeze on all fires this thanksgiving and celebrate the holidays safety As our nation comes together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its United States Fire Administration (USFA) would like to remind all residents to Put a Freeze on all Fires. According to data from the USFA, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of...

Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) met on November 8 in Greenbelt Fire Corps Director Sarah Lee updated the National Advisory Committee (NAC) on the progress of Fire Corps since the group's last meeting, including initiatives and resources. The Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) met on November 8 in Greenbelt, MD. The NAC, which is comprised of representatives from many national fire and emergency service organizations as well as other prominent leaders i...