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Recently, the opening ceremony of the Khon Kaen 6S Store of ZOOMLION Thailand was successfully held. This event was led by ZOOMLION Thailand and held in cooperation with such product lines as the earthmoving machinery product line and the agricultural machinery product line.  It marks another milestone for the localization efforts of ZOOMLION Thailand. ZOOMLION Thailand On the day of the opening ceremony, more than 200 customers from agricultural companies, construction contractors, road...

At this time of year, there is still a build-up of dead grass and heather left over from last year which can dry very quickly as temperatures increase and pose a heightened risk of fire. People who live, work, or visit rural areas are being urged to exercise caution over the next few days. The very high warning – released in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) – remains in place until Monday, 29 May, 2023. This covers East, Central, and Southern Scotland. High intens...

The UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge is held every year in The Solent and is open to other emergency services with entries from police, ambulance crews and the RNLI. The competition promotes problem-solving skills, teamwork and fitness and is an event that the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has entered for several years. This year the challenge celebrated its 20th anniversary and saw participants battling with showers and strong winds. The event, which took place from May...

Following the lifting of all external and internal restrictions, Nittan is pleased to announce official 'Manufacturer accredited product training sessions' will resume on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. The first dates and subject matter are: 4th of July - Evolution device overview, Evolution 1 control panel overview, and Evolution 1 cause and effects programming. 5th of July - EVO+ multi-loop control panel overview. Installation and diagnostics, EVO+ cause and effects prog...

FIREX International 2023 was a huge show for the DetectorTesters team, as they officially introduced Testifire XTR2 to the market. The first of their connected solutions, Testifire XTR2 not only offers functional testing of smoke and heat detectors - it also delivers on reporting, with the result of each detector tested automatically recorded and presented in a report at the end of the test job. Testifire XTR2 exhibited at FIREX International 2023 Testifire XTR2 proved a real hit at FIREX Int...

ZOOMLION Turkey has recently opened an outlet in Anatolia, marking a further leap forward for ZOOMLION to ‘go global’ and also showing ZOOMLION’s confidence in deepening and expanding the international market. Aurora Green once again shines on Turkey. On the day of the opening ceremony, many customers were invited to attend the event. The scene was crowded and lively. In addition to the signing ceremony, ZOOMLION awarded honorary medals to customers who purchased equipment in...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The gathering welcomes all who desire to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on September 11, 2001. All proceeds were collected to support the National Fallen Fire...

IFSEC is excited to announce that in 2024 the UK’s pioneering security exhibition will feature a new conference dedicated to the fast-changing world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. In partnership with the global research and consultancy leader, Omdia, the conference will run at IFSEC 2024 in London’s ExCeL Gallery Rooms, away from the exhibition floor. trends and innovations The conference will give delegates an opportunity to look back...

On the 3rd of April 2023, ARA Fire acquired Sicada Fire & Safety (Sicada). This acquisition has helped ARA Fire establish a national footprint for the mobile fire suppression business. Sicada is located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, South-eastern Queensland, and Central Queensland. Combining Sicada with Fire Suppression Services in Western Australia and Sheridan Fire Solutions in Queensland, two other companies recently acquired by ARA, provides ARA Fire with a strong national fo...

Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator as the stricter regime to protect residents begins. Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Building Safety Act 2022 All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or fac...

A West Midlands mum has thanked Birmingham City Council for ensuring that a ‘life-saving’ sprinkler system had been installed in her tenth-floor flat, when a fire caused by an electric bike cut off her family’s only escape route out of the building. Even though 25 firefighters were mobilized and at the scene within three minutes – the sprinkler system had already brought the fire under control. Had they not been fitted, the outcome would have been very different. Import...

Victoria City Council has adopted a new strategic plan to guide investment and focus the City’s work over the next four years – to improve the quality of life for residents, support economic health and vibrancy, and position the City as an innovative leader in climate action. 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan "The Strategic Plan’s eight priorities envelop the big ideas City Council wants to realize by 2026," said Mayor Marianne Alto. Mayor Marianne Alto adds, "In partnership with C...

Firefighters are furthering their commitment to the environment by turning land at two fire stations into orchards and allotments for the local community.  Silsden Fire Station is already giving members of the local community access to the land for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Ilkley Fire Station is following hot on their heels and has launched a fundraising drive in a bid to kickstart the planting of a community orchard. Local community initiative The spac...

These buildings are admired globally for their architectural beauty, cultural significance, and historical importance. However, when it comes to fire protection, historic buildings pose unique challenges, and they require specific fire protection measures to ensure life safety. In this article, Coopers Fire Ltd discusses the need for fire resistance measures in historic buildings and the impact fire can have on these treasured structures. Fires in historic buildings Fire safety advice and fir...

A firefighter running the Edinburgh Marathon after a cycling accident says he’ll ‘dig deep’ to complete the race to raise funds for the charity that helped him recover. Piotr Gudan, who lives in Perthshire, had been with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as an on-call firefighter for a mere six months when he was told his arm may need to be amputated following a cycling accident. Piotr Gudan The dad-of-one, originally from Poland, moved to Blairgowrie with his new wife in...

The Big Bear Fire Department has a new way to report illegal fireworks. The new Illegal Firework Reporting System offers an easy and anonymous way to report the use and sale of personal fireworks. Anyone can now go on to the Department’s website or simply scan a QR Code and anonymously report the use or sales of illegal fireworks by completing a simple online reporting form. Fire Department Investigators will respond promptly to the reported location where fireworks are currently in use,...

The German Navy is making advances in the digitalization of its core processes. For many years now, the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE has been providing scientific and technical support in this area. The Defense Technology Institute, based in Wachtberg, Germany, has focused its research on digitalization in defense and security. Now, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the Navy Command and Fraunhofer FKIE have agreed to further expand th...

FirePro and Crown Safemasters, their Nigerian channel partner, participated in Securex West Africa 2023. The exhibition took place from May 9th to May 11th, 2023, at the Landmark Center in Lagos, Nigeria. This year marked the eleventh edition of Securex West Africa, solidifying its position as the premier exhibition and conference for professionals in the security, fire, and safety industry in the region. With over 3,000 attendees, the exhibition showcased more than 150 renowned brands from 25+...

On May 13, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (ZOOMLION) held ‘Technology Salutes to the New Era’ series of activities. At the invitation of ZOOMLION and China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), diplomats from the United Nations (UN) and 18 foreign countries, as well as some foreign embassy officials to China gathered at ZOOMLION. UN diplomats visit ZOOMLION HQ These officials included Masanneh Nyuku Kint...

Mighty Fire Breaker's Retail Store rollout started in Sonoma County in the towns of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, and Ukiah, where the Tubbs Fire of 2017 killed 22 people, destroyed 5,000, and caused billions of dollars in losses. MFB delivering a product to a store in El Dorado County, where the Caldor Wildfire of 2020 destroyed over 1,000 homes in Grizzly Flats. It is also delivering to a store in Murphy, an old Gold Rush town that is close to where the Dixie Fire of 2021 destroyed most of th...

A very proud moment for GFE, as Paul Pope received a commemorative award from Brigadier General/Expert Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, the Assistant Director General of Dubai Civil Defense for Fire and Rescue Affairs. Paul Pope was presented with the award at the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference 2023 in Dubai in recognition of his excellent contributions to the event on the crucial matters of fire system survivability and firefighters’ welfare. Paul Pope recognized at Fire & Safety...

Mighty Fire Breaker's Retail Store rollout started in Sonoma County in the towns of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, and Ukiah, where the Tubbs Fire of 2017 killed 22 people, destroyed 5000 and caused billions of dollars in losses. This week, (MFB) delivered products to a store in El Dorado County, where the Caldor Wildfire of 2020 destroyed over 1,000 homes in Grizzly Flats. Also delivering to a store in Murphy, an old Gold Rush town that is close to where the Dixie Fire of 2021 destroyed most of...

Woolpert was contracted to conduct a facility conditions assessment study of 24 facilities for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. The study’s findings, finalized in March, identified an estimated $22 million in needed repairs over the next 10 years with $12 million estimated for the most urgent repairs and improvements. Report recommendations The study attributed much of the projected costs to roofing, HVAC systems, windows, and upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms that would bring...

West Yorkshire’s first non-binary firefighter has thanked colleagues for their acceptance as they highlight the steps being taken to fight discrimination.  Tay Stevenson recently joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and says the team at Halifax station, where they are based, has embraced their status and worked hard to help them settle in. Colleagues correctly use the pronouns ‘them’ and ‘they’ when referring to them.  awareness of discr...

Mark Thompson spends every day helping others during some of their worst moments.  However, Mark, who is the Control Manager for West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS), revealed how he needed support when he and his wife struggled with their mental health, after losing two family members in a house fire. Mental Health Awareness Week This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and WYFRS is focusing on the importance of taking care of oneself and those around them. Mark Thompson r...

Staff from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue will be swapping fire helmets for swimming caps next week, as they prepare to swim the equivalent of the perimeter of South Yorkshire (170 miles) to raise money for two incredible causes – The Fire Fighters Charity and The Royal Life Saving Society. Big SYFR Swim Challenge People from across the organization, from frontline firefighters to corporate staff, have pledged that they will swim anything from 100 meters to several miles to support th...

A new publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have helped protect our communities from fire has been published BAFSA in time for this year’s Sprinkler Week (15-22nd May). Greater London Review, provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. The review is broken down into three key areas: a look at fire trends in G...

NIBCO is offering its free specification review service, a one-on-one individualized resource that offers customers the opportunity to have their specifications reviewed by industry professionals to ensure that they meet the most current industry standards. Targeted to consulting specifying engineers, design-build contractors and building owners, fire protection, mechanical and plumbing specifications are reviewed by industry professionals at NIBCO to ensure that they are not outdated. Free sp...

On May 13, under the guidance of members of the Organizing Committee of Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition, a delegation of more than 90 people from Malaysia visited Zoomlion Intelligent Industry City and Zoomlion Lugu Industrial Park. Norliza binti Ag. Alip, Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City, Malaysia, and guests from related industry associations, such as the United Malaysia Contractors Association, the Master Builders Association Malaysia, the Federation of Malaysia Hardware,...