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Of the numerous failings noted by inspectors, it was discovered that “necessary actions” had not been completed following a fire risk assessment that was conducted in March 2022. This included personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS) either not being in place or not being kept up to date.  The CQC report also outlined that staffing levels at Lyndhurst Residential Care Home were not safe, which meant some residents did not “always receive timely support from staff.&rdqu...

At approximately 5.20 pm, crews were called to a structure fire on Rodwell Road, Woodchester. Four trucks and one bulk water carrier attended the fire, supported by SAPOL and SAAS. The shed was not able to be saved with losses estimated at $400,000. There have been no injuries and the fire cause is under investigation. CFS crews are expected to remain at the scene for approximately another half an hour.

At approximately 5.20 pm, crews were called to a structure fire on Rodwell Road, Woodchester. Four trucks and one bulk water carrier attended the fire, supported by SAPOL and SAAS. The shed was not able to be saved with losses estimated at $400,000. There have been no injuries and the fire cause is under investigation. CFS crews are expected to remain at the scene for approximately another half an hour.

A team from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) took part in The National Breathing Apparatus Challenge, which saw Michael Gumeniuk receive an award for his quick-thinking actions during one of the real-life scenarios. The challenge, which takes place at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire, was jointly founded by WYFRS Assistant District Commander, David Cookson. He said: “In 2006 I was working as an instructor and there were a number of high-profil...

Rob MacDougall, Director of Community Safety and Chief Fire Officer at Oxfordshire County Council, has been appointed National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) People Programme Executive. The appointment follows the departure of Ann Millington, Chief Executive for Kent Fire and Rescue Service and former NFCC People Programme Executive, after 11 years in the post. supporting the NFCC network Having joined the sector in 1998, Rob has enjoyed a wide and varied career in Oxfordshire, and even took a sh...

Kevin Meyers, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Blackline Safety, had a big ask cross his desk: a large hardware and services renewal, valued at over $3 million, with a major energy, utility, transportation, and infrastructure provider in Canada. The purchase order called for almost 900 G7-connected wearable gas detectors, each with a multi-gas cartridge, to be shipped within the month. In an economic and manufacturing environment beset by a shortage of critical parts (talk to anyone who&rsq...

FEMA announced that its High Hazard Potential Dam Grant and the National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant programs awarded US$ 33 million in the fiscal year 2022 grants to 49 states and one territory for non-federal dams. This includes US$ 15 million through President - Joesph R. Biden, Jr.’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will provide technical, planning, design, and construction grants for rehabilitating eligible high-hazard potential dams. rehabilitating dams “Da...

Aritech, a provider of security and life-safety solutions, is pleased to introduce a new immersive customer experience concept for visitors of the 360° Virtual Tour website. Aritech is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. 360° Virtual Tour experience A 360° Virtual Tour experience, showcasing Aritech’s latest security technology for flexible office environments, is availabl...

A trusted company in fire safety for more than 100 years, Kidde has announced its new campaign, Cause For Alarm, a fire safety awareness initiative addressing gaps in education and access to fire safety measures. The campaign launched in the Bronx, New York, with the unveiling of a thought-provoking mural by renowned New York City-based visual artist, Cey Adams. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold cha...

They're pleased to announce the Minerva acquisition adds six locations to the expansive coast-to-coast equipment care network serving thousands of fire departments! Gear Wash is now the firefighting industry’s largest turnout gear cleaning and repair operation, having acquired Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners and its six locations. The agreement, which closed on May 13, also marks our largest Gear Wash acquisition to date and greatly expands the company’s growin...

Taylor Burke Gilman, the President at Gear Wash, highlights when departments should consider renting fire gear in a guest spot from Carolina Fire Journal. NFPA 1851 recommendations The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 guidelines recommend two cleanings per year for turnout gear. All departments know the importance of proper care and maintenance for firefighting protective garments, but what can be done when primary helmets, jackets, pants, gloves, and boots...

Aaron Foster, aged 20, of Stanningley Drive in Mixenden, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for starting separate blazes at Ash Green Primary School earlier this year and at Mixenden Library in August 2020. The fire at the Clough Lane school on the evening of February 1 this year caused £4.5 million worth of damage and at its height up to 60 firefighters were on site tackling the inferno, which engulfed the upper site of the school and could be seen right across the Calderdale village....

Queensland has its first Crisis Stabilization Unit at Robina Hospital. Gold Coast Health is one of the first health services in Australia to introduce this new model of care. The main reason for the new unit was to divert patients in acute mental health crises away from emergency departments and into a comfortable, therapeutic, and home-like environment to ease their crisis. Designed by clinicians and people with lived experience, the unit provides a less clinical, more home-like and therapeuti...

There is a proverb, that if you wish to go fast, go alone, but if you wish to go far, go together. For decades, Bronto Skylift has been developing its products together with customers and innovative solutions for different worksites around the world.  Bronto Skylift strongly believes this partnership mindset has made it the trusted partner that is today worldwide. Join the Bronto Family at bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany on the 24th-30th of October at the stand FS1203/3 to experience and tes...

The guidance from consumer charity Electrical Safety First comes after several energy suppliers have outlined their plans to run money-back schemes for their customers during the winter period. The opt-in schemes, which are geared for launch between November 2022 and March 2023, are being run by the National Grid, OVO, and Octopus Energy. They aim to reduce the amount of energy being consumed during peak hours by requesting customers to run certain appliances, such as washing machines and tumbl...

Climate change poses a serious risk to businesses globally, but which of the facilities are at the highest risk, and in what ways? And how can users best protect their business and ensure users prosper in the future? FM Global answered these questions for policyholders by introducing two new first-of-their-kind climate resilience products: the FM Global Climate Risk Report and the FM Global Climate Reporting Aid. Both are available to FM Global clients, which include many of the...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognizes companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue is rev...

It’s the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week and the Victoria Fire Department is again partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the public safety campaign - 'Fire won’t wait. Plan the escape™.' The campaign runs October 9 - 15 to raise awareness on how to plan to keep users and their families safe in the event of a fire. Tips for a safe household safe Follow these tips to prepare the household to be safe: Install smoke alarms in sleeping a...

A recent spate of maliciously activated hoax fire alarms in a number of high schools and colleges has lead Council chiefs, the Police, and the Fire and Rescue Service to condemn the reckless behavior and warn that the unnecessary emergency callouts could stop genuine emergencies being attended and even result in a “needless tragedy”. One school was evacuated seven times in the first 12 days of the new term due to hoax fire alarms, with fire crews attending one school on seven separa...

The government has launched a professional indemnity insurance (PII) scheme to help EWS1 assessors carry out their assessments of high-rise buildings. PII scheme Launched on 26 September 2022, the government has created a new scheme that will enable qualified professionals to get the cover they need to conduct a fire risk appraisal on external wall systems (known as an EWS1 form) of mid- and high-rise buildings. Developed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC), th...

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to heat their homes safely this winter. With the recent rise in energy prices, residents may turn to alternative methods of heating, such as electric heaters and blankets. Both items can be effective ways of staying warm if used correctly. If someone chooses to use an electric heater to keep warm, first ensure that any heater purchased carries the mark of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board, which means it is has been properly test...

Fearless firefighters have been praised for their quick response to a serious fire at a commercial garage today. Just after 10:40 am, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received a report that a car had ignited in a commercial car garage in South Shields, United Kingdom. Fire Control staff who took the call quickly dispatched a crew to attend the scene at Evans Yard, in the Templetown area of the town. That quick response saw the fire appliance arrive on the scen...

A proposal to rebuild the Elm Lane fire station is to be discussed by Fire Authority members. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue plans to replace the existing facility with a new building on the same site, in a construction project which could become a UK first. The new ‘modular’ fire station would be constructed off-site in a move that could save both time and money. Modular construction methods Refurbishing the existing facility has been ruled out, due to the high cost of re...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training and technical guidance. New websites Offer greater interaction with ASFP The sites will encourage greater interaction with the ASFP on a global scale and help to improve understanding of passive fire protectio...

Ajax Systems announces the new FireProtect 2 lineup and unveils the first release that includes seven models of fire detectors. The re-engineered detectors feature a patented smoke chamber that is ultimately dustproof and impenetrable for insects, thermistors that ensure rapid detection of temperature spikes, long-lasting battery life, and many accompanying hardware and software improvements. FireProtect Applications "Due to the wide application of the FireProtect detectors, we gathered valua...

A UK council is facing a bill of almost £20 million after fire safety failings were discovered at a block of flats it owns. fire safety issues Mansfield District Council bought the apartment block in Clapham, London, for investment purposes in 2017, however, following an independent assessment of the building in 2018, a number of fire safety issues were found. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) also allegedly discovered several “undisclosed” failings with the building and issue...

Violence is the second most frequent cause of nonfatal injuries to emergency medical services (EMS) providers according to 2020 data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) data tracking. Most of these injuries are caused by the patient's EMS providers are treating. Recommendations Recommendations for personal safety vary from department to department and include: Understanding that emergency scenes are dynamic and that violence to emergency responders is alwa...

Evolution, the integrated international fire and security systems business, has launched a new dedicated Life Safety Systems division to provide a range of specialist services and solutions to new and existing clients. The new division will build on the company’s 26 years of experience, expertise, and success of its fire safety systems team, to deliver a range of new services and technologies to accommodate a broader portfolio of environments and risks. Service and solutions  It wi...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that it acquired Rescue Air Systems, a provider of firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) that enable firefighters to refill breathing air bottles within a building during responses. fire protection systems "We are committed to providing the best and most complete fire protection systems in the industry,” said Anna Khanova, Vice President of Global Product Management, Johnson Controls' Fire Suppr...

The Guidance Document on Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries is the topic of a webinar that will be organized on Thursday, 20th October 2022, starting at 15:00 CET. The Euralarm guideline on Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries was published earlier provides information on the issues related to the use of lithium-ion batteries, how fires start in batteries and on how they may be detected, controlled, suppressed and extinguished. It also provi...