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Thank Hedy Lamarr for Wi-Fi, Marie Curie for radioactivity, Evelyn Boyd Granville for successful space missions, Rosalind Franklin for the double helix structure of DNA, and Ruby Hirose for vaccines against polio. Those are a few examples of fearless women in science who changed the world with their research and innovation. The world benefits when more women and gender-diverse people find inspiration in careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.  Sponsorship of Ope...

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on May 20, 2022, for a newly created American National Standard (ANS). data transfer and handling APCO/NENA ANS 2.102.1-2022 Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) Vehicle Emergency Data Set (VEDS) was developed by a working group consisting of a diverse group of representatives from organizations and agencies of various si...

Fire protection solutions company Advanced has appointed Sasi Kumar to accelerate growth in the Middle East and Africa as part of its progressive international sales strategy. Sasi joins Advanced from sister Halma company FFE Ltd. where he successfully grew their specialist beam and flame detector business in his role as Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Prior to that, Sasi worked in industrial automation at Siemens Ltd. In his new role, Sasi will draw on his success...

The unique set of stressors encountered on the job by first responders can create mental health challenges for them and their families. To address this reality, first responders must learn how to take care of their mental health and they need a support network tailored to their individual requirements. 3 agencies' programs 3 agencies' programs have recently been updated with new resources to help first responders take care of their mental health and support the mental health of their families...

Classes are more convenient; there are broader networking opportunities, subject matter expertise, and resource sharing; and overall, it promotes a healthier work-life balance allowing for a flexible schedule and an adaptable learning environment. Scholarship for Online learning The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) are working together again in 2022 to provide scholarships to two NVFC members so they can further their education with the benefit of o...

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The Mental Health Foundation started the event 21 years ago. Each year the Foundation continues to set the theme, organize and host the week. The event has grown to become one of the biggest awareness weeks across the UK and globally. Loneliness The theme for 2022 was Loneliness. Loneliness is affecting more and more people in the UK and has h...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its range of guidance with the release of three new and three updated documents. The new Advisory Notes 27, 28 and 29 released by the ASFP offer advice on particular issues of concern to the industry. Advisory Note 27 Advisory Note 27 provides advice on the structural fire protection of steel beams with corrugated webs. These fabricated sections, which were recently introduced to the market, offer a thinner steel plate than can...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will once again be hosting the ASFP Pavilion on stand FI1224 at Firex International at London Excel from 17-19 May. Learning Zone Featuring a Learning Zone, the ASFP Pavilion aims to help visitors to gain a greater understanding of the essential role of passive fire protection within today’s built environment. ASFP will be showcasing its range of training courses, guidance documents, and membership services and offering adv...

Fire protection solutions company Advanced has appointed Sasi Kumar to accelerate growth in the Middle East and Africa as part of its progressive international sales strategy. Sasi joins Advanced from sister Halma company FFE Ltd. where he successfully grew their specialist beam and flame detector business in his role as Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Before that, Sasi worked in industrial automation at Siemens Ltd. Roles and responsibilities In his new rol...

It has been nearly five years since the devastating fire that destroyed Grenfell Tower, which saw the loss of 72 lives. Others lost their homes, possessions, and loved ones, which changed the course of their lives forever. Since the tragic event, a public inquiry was conducted into the cause of the fire, leading the construction industry to come under heavy scrutiny. Hackitt’s Independent Review In May 2018, Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire...

FSM Awards 2022 acknowledges the former BAFE Chief Executive’s esteemed career. In April 2022, Western Business Media held the inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards. The recipient of the first-ever FSM Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stephen Adams, former Chief Executive of BAFE. Over Mr. Adams’ career, before joining BAFE, he accumulated wide commercial security and fire background. This included senior roles within BSIA, Thorn Fire and Security, and Managing Direc...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its range of guidance with the release of three new and three updated documents.  The new Advisory Notes 27, 28, and 29 offer advice on particular issues of concern to the industry.  Advisory Note 27 Advisory Note 27 provides advice on the structural fire protection of steel beams with corrugated webs. These fabricated sections, which were recently introduced to the market, offer a thinner steel plate t...

FirePro participated in this year’s Expomina, one of the mining trade shows in South America. The event took place between 27-29 April, at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, Peru. Expomina 2022 The Expo brings together the world’s principal mining suppliers, welcoming more than 1270 exhibitors who showcase the latest in machinery, technology, and services to thousands of visitors from across the globe. The event also acts as a platform for the exchange of ideas and analysis o...

David Riella, joint owner of the Deganwy Hotel pleaded guilty to three offenses under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and has been ordered to pay £8,567 in fines and costs. He was also ordered to pay £4,537 in costs and a victim surcharge of £190 when he appeared before Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on April 26. The failures in the fire safety standards were identified by officers of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service following a fire at the property in June 20...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combatting the Coastal Fire burning in Orange County. Fire Management Assistance Grant On May 11, 2022, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 500 homes and 10,000 people in and around Laguna Niguel. The fire also threatened the Coa...

The occupant was able to evacuate the premises safely, and the fire was already out when firefighters arrived on the scene thanks to sprinklers that had been fitted throughout the building. Fire officers say the incident highlights the value of fire sprinklers fitted in high-rise, residential buildings. benefits of retrofitting sprinklers All high-rise tower blocks in Doncaster have been fitted with fire sprinklers by St Leger Homes. The housing provider’s investment followed a joint fi...

SMART SHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control optic systems that significantly increase the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms, will display its SMASH Fire Control Systems at the Modern-Day Marine (MDM) Exhibition in Washington, DC – booth 1368. SMASH 2000 Fire Control System Both the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Rapid Capabilities Office and the Fixed Site Ground-Based Air Defense have selected the SMASH 2000 Fire C...

Third-party certification will be the central theme for Warringtonfire at FIREX 2022, with the company running a series of live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, CPD-accredited training, and seminars at the show. passive fire protection solutions Taking place at London ExCeL between 17 – 19 May 2022, visitors to Warringtonfire’s stand (FI1430) will be able to interact with a series of exhibits on an 84m2 passive fire protection (PFP) demonstration zone, featuring a fu...

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by the Mental Health Foundation which presents an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. This year’s theme is tackling loneliness and understanding the links between loneliness and poor mental health. The aim of the week is to highlight the importance of having open conversations in communities and workplaces to build meaningful connections with friends, family, and colleagues. Society is changin...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced a return to full fire responses for all grass, vegetation, and wildland fires across the District, because of the early arrival of seasonal fire weather. Full responses consist of a minimum of five firefighting apparatus and crews. Since December 2021, such responses had been reduced to a single engine based on the reduced threat during the winter months. wildfire season Con Fire is preparing for a challenging wildfire season a...

The FPA’s Assembly Point podcast continues its second series, examining resilience, building regulations, and insurance challenges.  role of resilience For the third episode of this second series of Assembly Point, Dr. Jim Glockling, the FPA’s Technical Director and Director of RISCAuthority is joined by Tom Roche, Senior Consultant at FM Global, and Mike Rooney, Chief Executive Officer at Resilience First, to explore resilience and whether it will ever be fully embedded if no...

Available now, these Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute courses are focused on coordinated ventilation and suppression tactics for structure fires. Each course focuses on a unique occupancy type, covering: The findings from the experiments in the Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures (Coordinated Fire Attack Study), a UL research study supported by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The courses The 3 courses are: Impact of Ventilation...

Affirming a key commitment to reform the City’s development process to elevate planning and ensure that growth delivers the resources to address urgent challenges, Mayor Michelle Wu appointed James Arthur Jemison II as the City’s inaugural Chief of Planning. Jemison’s role In this role, Jemison returns to Boston with the charge to advance the Mayor’s vision for planning that creates a more equitable, resilient, transit-oriented, and affordable c...

Advanced has been recognized in two categories at the FSM (Fire and Security Matters) Awards. From a shortlist of worthy nominees, Advanced was named Fire Safety Systems Manufacturer of the Year and also received recognition in the Fire Innovation of the Year category for its BS 8629-compliant evacuation alert system EvacGo. Fire and Security Matters Awards The winners were announced at a gala dinner at the CBS Arena in Coventry, with over 400 members of the fire and security...

Volatile organic compound (VOC) gases are a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals found in everyday life. Many VOCs are harmless, but others can dramatically affect worker health and the environment. The United Nations estimates that, globally, one worker dies every 15-30 seconds from toxic exposure at work. Those numbers are alarming and demonstrate why businesses must take air quality monitoring seriously to ensure worker health and safety. Where VOCs found VOCs can also...

As we reported last week, The Bill received royal assent on 28 April after months of debate and amendments, and has passed into law as the Building Safety Act 2022. The 252-page Bill is intended to “create lasting generational change” to the way high-risk and residential buildings are constructed and maintained. Passing of the Building Safety Act Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the FPA, commented: “Of course we welcome the passing of the Building Safety...

The shrill sound of a smoke alarm is very effective at alerting people when there’s a fire, but what if a person is deaf or has hearing difficulties? That was the concern of 62-year-old Lyn, who lives alone with her assistance dog, Clay, in New Romney. While Clay is excellent at helping out and alerting her when something is wrong, she was concerned about their safety if he was ever poorly and unable to let her know the smoke alarm was sounding.  home fire safety visit She boo...

Johnson Controls is pleased to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day by confirming the second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of their Community College Partnership Program. In 2021, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15M over five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security, and digital academic programs. Workforce development programs Johnson Controls continues to be a pioneer in providing workforce development programs amidst a national trade workforce...

AEI Cables has been awarded a major contract for the expansion of a major hospital in Hong Kong to supply fire performance and low voltage cables. high-quality cabling Working in partnership with its long-term Hong Kong distributor Fordex Electric Company Limited, AEI Cables will supply its range of products for power, control, and fire performance on the new extension of the United Christian Hospital project. Stuart Dover of AEI Cables, said, “There is a need for the highest levels of...

From May 31 to June 2, 2022, WAGNER will be presenting two highlights at LogiMAT, the international trade fair for intra-logistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart: fire protection solutions for extremely compact and automated container compact storage systems and for the storage of lithium-ion batteries, illustrated using the example of the customer project of KETTLER Alu-Rad GmbH. As part of a panel discussion organized by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Werner Wagne...