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Shopping centres present a unique set of challenges in fire safety Chubb Fire won the contract, on competitive tender, to replace both the existing fire alarm and Public Address/Voice Alarm (PAVA) system at the Howard Shopping Centre. Chubb Fire's flexible working practices have been highlighted and praised by managers of the Howard Shopping Centre in Welwyn Garden City, following completion of a successful project to upgrade an existing fire safety installation. Chubb Fire i...

New fleet of trucks from Crimson Fire will boost fire fighting capability of Buffalo city The city of Buffalo has signed a multi-year contract to purchase as four new fire trucks from Crimson Fire, Inc. The Brandon, S.D based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles said that it has already begun work to build two new custom pumpers and one aerial for Buffalo, which is the second largest city in New York state. One aerial demonstrator was purchased to...

Setcom Corporation has launhced an events and conferences calendar for the fire industry By providing a comprehensive calendar of events, Setcom makes it easy for fire rescue and safety professionals to find and choose events happening close to them.   Setcom Corporation (www.Setcomcorp.com), an industry leader in wireless communications equipment and accessories for public safety vehicles, including fire apparatus and police motorcycles, has rel...

Residential properties suffer major losses due to fire accidents involving grills and barbeques Grills, hibachis, and barbecues in residential properties continue to carry a high fire accident risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report today examining the characteristics of grill fires on residential properties. The report, Grill Fires on Residential Properties (PDF, 663 Kb), was...

Fire prevention in casinos is important to protect employees and visitors Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb Fire has secured an extensive fire protection and security contract for Genting Casinos in the UK on the strength of excellent industry knowledge and a trustworthy reputation. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Originally, Chubb was approached to bid for t...

Online assistance from FEMA has increased the number of flood survivor applications FEMA’s robust online and social media efforts have been very effective in educating flood survivors about disaster assistance. Registering online for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is becoming a popular method for New Jersey flooding survivors who have access to the Internet. As of April 28, 7,523 flood survivors in the 12 designated New Jersey counties re...

Tackling emergency situations will get a boost with OnSite ERT™ tracking technology and command software Thanks to Assistance for Firefighters Grant, starting early Spring of 2010, the Bath VFD will begin utilising ERT Systems' OnSite ERT™ on the scene of emergencies. It’s a problem all too familiar for volunteer fire departments: knowing which personnel have arrived on-scene and the location of the responders throughout the incident. If something happe...

The AFG programme is administered by Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases...

Tesco has been fined for breaches of fire legislation including not carrying out fire risk assessment The retailer Tesco has been fined £95,000 and ordered to pay £24,321 in costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the "RRO").   London Fire Brigade prosecuted Tesco following a fire and subsequent inspection of a supermarket at Colney Hatch in Barnet. Firefighters were called to a fire at t...

New concept fire vehicles are high in performance and capability FDIC 2010 provided a platform for Crimson Fire to display some of its widest range of innovative products which included Transformer®, a new pumper,  new First Response All Calls™ vehicle, 75-foot Star® series aerial ladder, Legend® series rescue pumper and many more. Crimson Fire, Inc. displayed new vehicles and product innovations at the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show...

The programme will analyse policy options and examine the responsibilities of leadership The fellowship programme for fire service leaders is a joint effort between the USFA, IFSTA, IAFC, NFPA, and Harvard. Kelvin J. Cochran, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), announced that six senior fire officials have been selected for fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Governm...

The Norwegian Defence Logistic Organisation has ordered for Defender™ M fabric from TenCate   TenCate Protective Fabrics has secured an important order from the Swedish manufacturer Gulins Business Design AB. The contract is for supply to the Norwegian FLO (Defence Logistic Organisation) of inherently flame-resistant TenCate Defender™ M fabric in the new colour dark blue. This involves fabric for more than 25,000 sets of clothing...

Cable safety initiative by Prysmian has helped in maintaining EU standards and norms for cables Prysmian recognises the problem of non-approved cables and consequently is spearheading the Approved Cables Initiative drive in the (ACI) UK. Prysmian won the support of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne, in its drive to ensure cable systems purchased and installed throughout the UK are safe, fit-for-purpose and fully compl...

FEMA's LIVE Webinar is a new age effort to build better backup system among the common man about safety LIVE webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th at 2:00 EDT and will provide information about 9-1-1 education, innovation, and the importance of working closely with local Public Safety Answering Points. FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division is excited to announce the eighth webinar in the Community Preparedness Webinar Series: National 9-1-1 Educat...

SPIE Matthew Hall undertook full design, supply and installation of the sprinkler system Client's core business British Land are a major UK listed property company, investing in prime, modern properties. Contract description A 127,000 sq ft new top specification office development built by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd to be protected by means of an automatic sprinkler system throughout. Services provided SPIE Matthew Hall undertook full design, supply and installation of the...

The new bill asks for mandatory installation of fire sprinklers in UK schools A Coventry MP is calling for all new schools and colleges to install automatic sprinklers to help prevent fires and save lives. Jim Cunningham, Labour MP for Coventry South, said: "About 1,400 schools in the UK are damaged by fire each year, with almost a third occurring in daylight." "The cost of the damage from the fires is estimated around £100m," he said. His Fire Safety (Sc...

IAFF has selected MSA to develop a prototype of a new SCBA New pressure-vessel technology of SCBA will increase fire fighters safety. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), under contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has selected global safety equipment manufacturer MSA  to build a prototype of a new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The IAFF's next-generation SCBA prototype will rely on pressure-vessel technology, which p...

Old Fire Station, Stoke Newington, Hackney, London. Photo: Fin Fahey This guidance is intended to help those authorities who are faced with applications for alteration and adaptation.From the compact allure of Belsize to the elaborate Victorian splendour of Kensington, London's historic fire station buildings are an instantly recognisable part of the capital. The one that remain in active use are part of their proud legacy of civic buildings that are cherished by their com...

Chubb will supply fire alarms and integrated systems to Bulwell Academy, Nottingham The solution includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarms.Chubb Fire and Security has won a contract with the Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, to supply an integrated fire and security alarm system. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. M&E Contractor on the project is Balfour Beatty and it specified Ch...

U.S Fire Administration announces the National Fire Academy annual outstanding applied research awards Executive fire officer programme provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various challenging facets of fire administration.The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration has announced the four fire service executives who will receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2009 Annual Outstanding Applied Research Awards. This award recogn...

  PPG Industries paint re-finish plant has a new automatic sprinker and foam enhancement system Client's core business The site at Stowmarket is PPG's main UK manufacturing plant which produces aqua-based paint and highly flammable solvent based paint for the automotive world. Contract description To de-commission, remove the many existing sprinkler systems which were over forty years old and the designs out of date. To design, supply, install and commission new...

FIA has welcomed the publications of new Corporate Manslaughter Guidelines The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has welcomed the publications of new guidelines relating to the sentencing of organisations under a charge of Corporate Manslaughter. The new Guidelines, published on 9 February 2010, are long awaited and follow the draft guidelines distributed in October last year. They are designed to assist courts in dealing with those that cause death through a gross breac...

KFRS is repeating its call to residents to stay safe during this prolonged period of cold weather Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) repeats its call to residents to stay safe during this prolonged period of cold weather. In the last two days temperatures have plummeted and some areas of the county have been struck by heavy snow. However, there are simple yet effective ways to help keep you, your family and your home safe during this inclement weather. They are: • I...

ARA Safety Inc develops and distributes life safety technology The Board of Directors of ARA Safety Inc. has appointed Michael Anderer and Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez as Directors of the Company.Dr. Gonzalez is an international affairs specialist who has spent the majority of his professional career at the forefront of US foreign affairs and international security policy issues. Currently President of Indra USA, Dr. Gonzalez recently served as Director of United States C...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has launched the musically-flavoured 'Stand by Your Pan' film The short film on Youtube is designed to capture the attention of forgetful cooks before this festive season. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has launched the musically-flavoured 'Stand by Your Pan' as a response to figures which highlight a particular risk to those who get peckish after a few drinks. The light-hearted approach of this Tammy Wynette inspired vira...

Firefighters are warning Kent residents to cook with safety in mind Firefighters are warning Kent householders to cook with safety in mind. The alert follows a fire in Herne Bay in the early hours of yesterday morning (22 November). Crews are specifically advising residents not to drink and cook after a man had to be pulled to safety from his smoke-filled flat by firefighters. The warning comes after the man, in his forties, who had been drinking, fell asleep w...

NFPA 1600 and 14 other NFPA first responder codes and standards have received DHS's QATT designation  This is the first block of standards to receive this “Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology” designation by the DHS. NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs and 14 other NFPA codes and standards have been designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as "Qualified Anti-Terrorism Tec...

North Kent firefighters recently took part in a training exercise to learn tackling fires in high rise buildings North Kent firefighters have been back to college for a training exercise to tackle blazes in high rise buildings. Around 25 staff and four appliances were involved in the drill which simulated a fire and required the rescue of people trapped on the sixth floor of a special tower at Dartford's North West Kent College. The practice is part of ongoing training tak...

A new Realistic Fire Training (RFT) unit for firefighters is to be officially opened next week A new state-of-the-art training facility for firefighters is to be officially opened next week (17 November) at Ashford Fire Station Crews using the Realistic Fire Training (RFT) unit, in Ashford, are exposed to the real conditions they face during a blaze, otherwise only experienced at genuine incidents. The new facility consists of a tower with a three-storey house attached, si...

  The firefighters arrived seemingly within seconds, and quickly got to work fighting the fire Wine bar owner praises firefighters for successfully tackling the blaze in his historical property Richard Davies, who owns Rumours Wine Bar, in The Square Birchington, discovered the fire on Friday evening (November 6) and immediately dialled 999. He said: "I was extremely pleased with the response of the firefighters - they arrived in what seemed seconds of me cal...