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PACCAR Inc, announces that in response to current public health guidance for COVID-19, it will hold its 2020 annual meeting of stockholders in a virtual meeting format only, via live webcast. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time. The company is mailing to stockholders a notice of change of format for the 2020 annual meeting containing a 16-digit control number that will enable access to the meeting. Stockholders have the same rights and opportunities t...

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the globe, more companies are adopting stronger measures to protect employees from contracting and spreading the virus.  However, as the work practices, movements and behavior changes, businesses should also consider how their fire and security systems can help them mitigate risks in the wake of COVID-19.  Fire safety during COVID-19  During this extraordinary situation, it must be noted that fire safety cannot be put on ho...

In light of the latest UK Government measures, which it is introducing to reduce the spread of coronavirus, Advanced wanted to update on its current position. These necessary measures have and will continue to have an impact on the lives of the company’s employees and the business. However, Advanced is acutely aware that some of the customers are currently working to maintain public fire safety in essential buildings, such as hospitals, and Advanced will, therefore, continue to remain ope...

SYFRS is launching a poster drawing competition for youngsters and is giving away a load of LEGO prizes that are up for grabs. It’ll be sharing as many entries as possible with their staff to help keep spirits up, too. All SYFRS wants youngsters to do is get a piece of A4 paper and draw a firefighter, fire engine, or fire station. safety messages The drawings must also include at least one of the below safety messages: Don’t forget about cooking! Don’t leave clothes near...

SYFRS launches a poster drawing competition for youngsters and they are offering a load of LEGO prizes that are up for grabs. It’ll be sharing as many entries as possible with staff to help keep spirits up, too. Safety messages All SYFRS wants youngsters to do is get a piece of A4 paper and draw a firefighter, fire engine, or fire station. They must also include at least one of the below safety messages: Don’t forget about cooking! Don’t leave clothes near electric heater...

PACCAR Inc is providing a business update in response to recent changes in customer demand and a weaker outlook for the global economy, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company will suspend truck and engine production at its factories worldwide from March 24 until April 6, 2020. The company will review future actions on a regular basis. PACCAR will continue to provide aftermarket support to its customers who deliver essential infrastructure services to the communities. Strong...

South Yorkshire’s firefighters are calling on people to take extra steps to keep themselves safe from fire, following the Government’s recent announcements on social distancing. They say that, with thousands across the county expected to either self-isolate, work from home, or generally stay away from others, it’s never been more important to think about fire safety. And despite the fact that crews are continuing to respond to 999 emergencies as normal, senior fire officers ar...

The proposed Fire Safety Bill will ‘amend the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify that the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied, residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire for: The structure and external walls of the building, including cladding, balconies, and windows. Entrance doors to individual flats that open into common parts. This clarification will empower fire and rescue services to take enforcement action and hold building owners...

Jactone would like to confirm its position, regarding its preparations for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is following closely all UK government published guidance relating to this matter and will continue to do so to inform the policies and actions. Of paramount importance is the safety of employees and the wider community, together with the continuity of business at Jactone in serving its customers. In pursuit of these aims, the company confirms the following:...

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection wanted to reassure the clients that they are doing everything they can to reduce the risk of infection for their customers and employees. The company understands that many businesses are struggling, and they would like to do what they can to make life a little easier. They have announced that there is no change to the operation of the business and that system installation and servicing will go ahead as normal; maint...

Angus Fire is open for business, receiving orders, manufacturing products, and shipping to customers worldwide. However, in light of the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Angus Fire is also taking the following measures: Angus Fire is proactively monitoring the operations and prioritizing the health and safety of the employees, customers and partners. Angus Fire is actively implementing UK government guidance within the production facilities and has increased cleanliness protocols and soc...

The fireboats used by the Marine Division of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) use Rotork’s IQ range of part-turn intelligent electric actuators to keep the city safe. The IQ part-turn actuators provided are used on two fireboats, ‘Firefighter 2’ and ‘Firefighter 343’. The actuators have the important duty of controlling the flow of water to the fire nozzles on deck, meaning that they are vital in the event of an emergency. Combating Fire-Related Incidents...

A homeless man in Leighton Buzzard, helped rescue a child from a burning building. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a building fire in North Street, Leighton Buzzard. The fire originated in the first floor kitchen of a three storey terraced building and was believed to have been started by a cooking appliance. Jason Barry, a rough sleeper in Leighton Buzzard, saw the incident and rushed to assist at the scene. PCSO Rachel Carne of the Leighton Community Policing Te...

C-TEC is fully operational and is continuing to supply its customers in the UK and overseas. The health, safety and well-being of the workforce, as well as fulfilling customer demand, remains a top priority. Following advice provided by the UK government, regular updates on the necessary precautions to take are being communicated to all C-TEC's staff, and close monitoring of the coronavirus evolution is underway. Protocols have been stepped up throughout the company in terms of close personal...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer provided an update on the City of Orlando’s efforts to combat COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus. “For us to flatten the curve in our community, each of us must make real sacrifices and take drastic measures to help prevent the spread of this virus, in an effort to save the lives of our friends, family members and neighbors,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “That’s why I’m asking our residents to practice social distancing and...

International Fire Suppression Alliance, Ltd. (IFSA) recognized that the emergence of the COVID-19 virus spread, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), has resulted in the postponement or cancellation of virtually all industry events over the next few months, as countries struggle to contain it.  Fire Industry events cancelled The list of international events and trade shows cancelled and postponed includes: 17-18 March 2020 - ABSpk conference in Sao Paulo –...

AQUASYS assures customers, suppliers and business partners that the company will continue to live up to role as a responsible Austrian business even during the corona virus pandemic. AQUASYS would be supporting the containment of the corona virus. For this reason, the employees have been instructed last week to work from home via home office and to use the possibilities of digital & interactive equipment to hold internal and external appointments & meetings exclusively "in virtual space...

INTERSCHUTZ, which was scheduled for June 2020, will be postponed by one year. This is the mutual decision of the organizers and partners of the trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. The reason is the coronavirus, which directly affects both exhibitors and visitors of INTERSCHUTZ and requires them to be available for duty at other locations. INTERSCHUTZ will now take place from 14 to 19 June 2021 in Hannover. About three months before the actual start o...

It is common for fire extinguishers to be used as temporary doorstops, but they’re also prone to theft and when discharged unnecessarily can cause harm to the environment. Fire extinguisher regulations state that extinguishers should be either mounted to a wall or placed in a stand to discourage people from moving them around, however, this advice is often ignored with extinguishers commonly used to prop open doors, especially in warmer summer months. Required by the Regul...

Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. will continue operations and provide 24/7 Emergency Response.  The team is taking extra precautions in all they do to protect the customers, communities, and themselves. As a service provider for a variety of emergency responses including but not limited to: water, fire, bio-hazard, disinfection, and decontamination services, they will remain committed and prepared to respond. The team will keep the site updated with any additional information as it pres...

W&H Dentalwerk in Bürmoos, a world family business in the dental industry, develops and produces dental precision instruments and high-end solutions at locations in Austria, Italy and Sweden.  The company has expanded its Bürmoos site by adding three new production and assembly halls, which also include office areas. The production halls were equipped with high-quality CNC machines and processing equipment. HPWM system from AQUASYS The planning and implementation of the com...

In an effort to its customers with information on the potential impact of the Coronavirus for Kentec, please read the following statement: Kentec is following all guidance issued by the UK Government and international/overseas Governments and they will continue to operate as normal as possible given the current global situation and support its customers with supplies of products. Maintaining Close Communication Kentec has already implemented all the precautions advised and taken further measu...

On the evening of 03/13/2020 at 23:00 hours, CSVHFD Paramedics and Fireman were dispatched in the area of Buttermilk Pike and Meadowview Dr. for an injury accident. First arriving units located a head-on accident with heavy front-end damage. Medic 514 requested an additional Medic, and Medic 516 was dispatched. Only one confirmed injury was transported, crews on the scene believed the injuries to be minor in nature.  

With the news currently dominated by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Firetrace wanted to notify its customers that they are monitoring the situation and doing everything they can to reduce any risk. Firetrace will continue to check daily the guidance from the government and relevant public health authorities and be guided by that advice. The well-being of the staff, customers is vital, please be advised that the Company has absence management procedures, sick leave and emergency dependants leave process...

According to the President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), Dirk Aschenbrenner, federal, state, and local authorities must use uniform data material when dealing with the Corona crisis.  So far, the selection has been left to each of the participating institutions themselves.  uniform data material “There are already very good maps that clearly show the documented cases of infection (COVID-19) in Germany based on the current data from the...

PACCAR utilizes its comprehensive Supplier Performance Management program (SPM) to evaluate supplier performance in the areas of product development, operations and aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives. Each year, PACCAR recognizes its top performing suppliers in the SPM program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, leader and achiever status. The SPM program drives collaboration and continuous improvement between PACCAR and its s...

Los Angeles County Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) for assisting with the development of the Harbor Interfaith homeless shelter in San Pedro. Scrolls were presented to LACoFD Acting Deputy Fire Chief Nick Duvally, Battalion Chief Marvin Dorsey and Fire Captain Joseph Williams for helping to convert an old County office into a homeless shelter in six weeks. Members of the Department assisted with inspections, recommenda...

In light of recent advancements regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring this a public health emergency of international concern, FAFS is asking that all of their external stakeholders including but not limited to; sub-contractors; suppliers and customers, take the appropriate action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  FAFS asks that anybody who may be an infection risk to refrain from entering any of their properties or sites....

Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating 40 years of business success, having expanded from a 13-strong workforce operating out of small commercial units on the south coast of England to becoming one of the world's pioneering manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, manufacturing more than 5 million detectors every year, and exporting directly to more than 100 countries around the world. New Products And Protocols Charles Lombard, Managing Director of A...

FIREX 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held at ExCeL London on 8–10 September 2020. This rescheduling covers the following events: FIREX International IFSEC International Safety & Health Expo Facilities Show Intelligent Building Europe Workplace Wellbeing Show Counter Terror Expo, Ambition, Forensics Expo Europe, and World Counter Terror Congress (organized by Clarion) Providing the best possible platform...