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As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to make sure alarms are in good working order. Last month, new government regulations came into force, making it a legal requirement for landlords to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The requirements are enforced by local authorities, who can impose a fine of up to £5,000, if a landlord fails to comply with a remedial notice. carbon monoxide alarms Family of six was vacated fro...

With an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, Hempel’s new factory in Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park in Zhangjiagang will be the company’s largest production site in the region. It will be inaugurated in 2022, replacing Hempel’s existing production facilities in Kunshan. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site, led by Michael Mei, Group Vice President of Hempel in North Asia. “China is a growing market for Hempel that will continue to gr...

Andrew Bryson has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering and Research at FM Global. He also has global responsibility for FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of property loss prevention products and services. Previously, he served as FM Global’s London operations manager. Work experience and qualification Andrew Bryson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading, UK, began his...

A fire that broke out at an industrial estate near Rotherham is still issuing toxic smoke from burning waste eight weeks later. The warehouse at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, which stores a mixture of domestic and industrial waste, caught fire in the early hours of 21 September 2022. However, it appears that fire crews are still struggling to completely extinguish hotspots within the waste piles, mainly due to the amount of waste that has been stored there.  fire suppression When...

Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities  As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...

Nittan Europe General Manager for EMEA Sales - Mr. Robin Edmunds was pleased to present a Nittan Elite Partner wall plaque to Sovereign Fire & Security Operations Director - Mr. Richard Nutt at their offices in recognition of their commitment and loyalty to the Nittan brand. Meeting end user needs With ongoing product training and continuing promotion of their products, Sovereign Fire & Security offer the very highest levels of customer service, which fall neatly in line with the ethos...

In 2021, the Task Group Domestic Life Safety was reactivated and started its work on the important issue of fire safety in the domestic environment. During the European Fire Safety Week, focusing on citizen safety at the heart of the energy transition, Euralarm speak with Thorsten Teichert, chair of the Task Group, on the progress that has been made. Importance of Task Group But first, why did the Task Group resume its work again? The answer seems quite simple: in addition to 5,000 deaths per...

WAGNER Rail GmbH, a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, which specializes in fire protection solutions for rail vehicles worldwide, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, well-ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The effective firefighting in these train areas, even while traveling at high speed and without the journey having to be slowed down or interrupted, is unique worldwide. The development of the innovative extinguishing process was based on extensi...

The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), has been launched to drive culture change through the design and construction process to improve fire safety in buildings. The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG) brings together Tier 1 contractors, specialist installers, and relevant trade associations to promote passive fire protection guidance and so improve the delivery of well-designed, specified and installed passive fire protection. Tier 1 contractors comprise the largest stakeholder group and hav...

Just after 1:00 pm this afternoon, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km northwest of Mount Gambier. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier, and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and SA Police and SA Ambulan...

Great two days exhibiting at London Build Expo 2022, between the 16 and 17 November 2022, otherwise known as the ‘festival of construction,’ the UK’s pioneering construction show. Offering a unique experience with over 500 speakers across eight different stages, 350+ exhibitors and live product demos, London Build has yet again proved to be a successful show. The theme of the built stand this year was to portray a journey. This a journey that is essential with the ever-changin...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. estimated damage Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene tomorrow morning.

For the first time since the 1970s, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting to increase its firefighter headcount. This £1.5m investment is a direct result of the increase in the council tax precept last year. The service, like all public sector bodies, has experienced significant cuts to its budget since 2010, when austerity measures began. As a result, firefighter numbers have reduced over the last 12 years from 1,490 to 900. This was through not replacing firefighters...

On 13th October, 2022, everything at AQUASYS in Linz will be under the motto: Firefighting in rail vehicles. AQUASYS will discuss with international customers: the current standards for fire extinguishing systems, the results of fire tests that take place on-site, results of fire test simulations and The challenges of different vehicle design for firefighting. Over the summer months, AQUASYS conducted numerous fire tests at the test site of the Linz Regional Fire Brigade Association. S...

After a couple of years away, Detector Testers is soon returning to Cologne for the VdS FireSafety event. The event has become a key fixture in the German fire calendar, combining a fantastic exhibition and conference program which are both supported by leading companies from within the industry. Demonstrating solutions The DT team will be in attendance throughout the show demonstrating the latest solutions from the Solo, Testifire, and Scorpion ranges.  In recent months, DT has seen reco...

Since the beginning of August, WAGNER Schweiz AG has had a new branch opened in Härkingen, Switzerland, which serves as their new headquarters. The additional branch of WAGNER Schweiz offers a more central location, in order to be able to serve their customers even better. Please update all documents with their new address: Altgraben 31, CH-4624 Härkingen The email addresses, telephone numbers and their website address remains the same.

In early 2021, UKAS saw the culmination of an important project in which they re-launched their Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values, as well as updating their strategic priorities to align with the updated strategy. Once launched, the challenge of the past year has been to live up to these values and statements, while delivering their strategic priorities. UKAS’ values contained within their ‘PRIDE’ acronym UKAS’ values are neatly contained within their ‘PRIDE&rs...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its general Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. Also, in addition a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Online Introduction to Pa...

Re-development, restoration, retrofit. No longer are these terms modestly viewed as construction buzzwords. Across the world, there’s an increasing appreciation and a budding culture that maintaining older buildings is the way forward for the planet and its people. Globally, cities are said to be responsible for 78% of the energy consumption, of which, buildings account for around a third of the total. And when users consider that up to 80% of the current buildings are expected to still b...

As workers across the country head back to offices, fire safety has gone from being just one person's responsibility to being front of mind for leaders in all businesses. A customer may be on the phone demanding new solutions, or blissfully unaware of their responsibilities now the office environment has changed. For those who works in the fire trade, now is the time to offer as many solutions as one can to the various problems that may have arisen in the last 18 months. Ceasefire can help. Ce...

The exercise - ‘Houston, we have a problem’ saw teams from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) putting their skills to the test at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The training exercise was based around an emergency landing of a Boeing 747 due to an engine fire and crews from Wakefield, Ossett, and Pontefract took part. Crews worked alongside Doncaster Sheffield Fire Service crews to resolve the incident, including dealing with an aircraft fuel fire in the engine, making entr...

CFS brigades from the Heysen group are attending a structure fire at the butcher shop and adjoining residential property on Mawson Road Meadows. 6 trucks and approximately 20 firefighters have contained the fire to the ceiling, stopping it from spreading to the rest of the building and home. estimated damage Fortunately, the occupant was safely able to evacuate the property, with SA Ambulance Paramedics treating them for shock. Losses are estimated at $200,000 and fire cause investigators ha...

CFS crews from the Halidon and Galga brigades have responded to a hay shed fire at Copeville. 2 trucks attended the incident but unfortunately, the shed was unable to be saved with losses estimated at $230,000. storing and monitoring Firefighters have left the scene but remain on standby as the landowner continues extinguishing the fire. CFS encourages farmers to take care in storing and monitoring the moisture of hay this season. Just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack. If bales b...

The fast-growing ingredient-company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American building brand - Diamondback Toolbelts, a brand known for its innovative and high-quality products with a design focus on ergonomics. The two brands will work together to offer the next level of smart building products in Diamondback’s next line of equipment. Twiceme HTH (Help The Helpers) technology gives you the information you need to help someone who has become incapacitated in a...

Glen Echo Fire Department was proud to have joined the Mohican Hills block party on October 22, along with Yellow Boomerang. Yellow Boomerang is a community-based charity that supports residents of Montgomery County and surrounding areas in need of necessities such as food, clothing, school supplies, and housewares. Conduit Road Fire Board member Gloria Levin handed out File of Life to the residents. File of Life is a small piece of paper that has all of the latest medical information, includi...

The former firefighter - Tony Firth was acknowledged at an award ceremony for the fire prevention work he has carried out over the last 15 years. Tony won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Celebrating Prevention Awards 2022. The father of two and grandfather of seven joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 1977 and he said that one incident in particular made him determined to focus on fire prevention. Wearing protective gear It wa...

Overcoming barriers, breaking glass ceilings, and gaining a seat at the table: were the sentiments of the extraordinary group of women who attended the WIFS Awards on Thursday 10 November. The 300-strong guest list at the glamorous black-tie event gathered men and women who have spent years shaping the fire safety industry into what it is, alongside those who are just starting out and already have much to be proud of. Organized by Chloe Vickery and Kate Blake to tackle the histor...

On Wednesday afternoon, 9 November 2022, SACFS crews were alerted to a house fire on Hindmarsh Island, approximately 10 kilometers east of Goolwa, South Australia. Twenty SACFS firefighters, on 3 fire trucks, arrived at the scene to find the first structure of a two-part house on fire with no one at home. SACFS crews, with the support of the SAMFS, were able to save the second, and newer, part of the house. Damage caused The fire caused approximately $150,000 in damage to the older section of...

The former Firefighter - Tony is being acknowledged at an award ceremony for the fire prevention work he has conducted over the last 15 years. Tony is a finalist in the first-ever National Fire Chiefs Council’s Celebrating Prevention Awards 2022 in their Outstanding Contribution Award category. Tony's determination  The father of two and grandfather of seven joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 1977 and he said that one incident in particular made him determin...

The announcement was made by Chief Financial Officer, Mike Scott, who spoke at Barratt Homes’ annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 October 2022. The developer is one of 49 firms that signed up to the building safety pledge set out by the Department for Leveling Up, Housing, and Communities earlier this year. Barratt Homes’ financial accounts The purpose of the pledge was to protect leaseholders from the costs of remediation of fire safety defects and hold the industry accountable. Th...