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Dry risers are a vital element in fire protection, delivering vast volumes of water directly to each floor enabling instant access for the fire brigade. The person responsible for a building or site is required to maintain all firefighting equipment, including Dry Risers.  Current Irish standards require a full annual pressure test and a six-monthly visual check for dry risers. maintenance and repairs Standards state that inlets, landing valves, drain valves, and landing valve...

Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year's wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. That lack of planning hindered efforts to evacuate the historic town of Lahaina before it burned, the report said. unprecedented warning A forecaster with the National Weather Service emailed fire m...

Infographics is delighted to announce that Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is the latest client to go live with the Prevent + Protect (P+P) platform for Hydrants from Infographics. Derbyshire’s project focuses on the Hydrant Management module, part of the broader P+P solution that covers job types and functionality relevant to prevention, protection, and operational risk activities. P+P’s specialist platform  Kevin Page, Fleet and Equipment Group Manager at DFRS,...

A fire hydrant is an essential element of urban and rural firefighting infrastructure. It is a connection point where firefighters can quickly access a local water supply to combat fires. Fire hydrants are typically installed on streets, pavements, and occasionally within buildings. They provide immediate access to water, helping firefighters control and extinguish fires efficiently. The presence of a fire hydrant can significantly impact the effectiveness of firefighting efforts. Therefore, ma...

In the coastal city of Hervey Bay, Queensland, fire safety isn't just a legal obligation - it's a vital component of community well-being. For over 15 years, FCF Hervey Bay has been at the forefront of ensuring the safety and compliance of businesses and residences across the region. Founded with a mission to provide superior service and exceed industry standards, FCF has grown from a local operation to a trusted name in fire protection services, serving not only Hervey Bay but also surroun...

Sprinklers, wall hydrants, nitrogen, and deluge extinguishing systems: Nothing is left to chance when it comes to preventative fire protection in the two buildings of DKV (German Health Insurance) in Cologne, Germany. In addition, a Rosenbauer employee is always on site to ensure full functionality and maximum fire safety. The DKV headquarters, built in the 1960s, is part of Cologne’s cityscape and has housed the central administration of the DKV for decades. Due to a need for more space,...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) attended the second U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on October 10 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. The event was hosted by U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and was attended by key leaders in the fire service and federal government, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agen...

  Rosenbauer is awarded for the "The App for Emergency Services Organizations" project in the "Organization and Collaboration" category at the eAward of Report Verlag. The award ceremony took place on October 16, 2023 in the ballroom of the T-Center with over 150 guests. Rosenbauer's RDS Connected Command app supports fire departments and other blue-light organizations in alerting, situational management, organization, and communication. The interface is visually designed in such a way...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) will present itself with a colorful mix of topics at its joint stand during INTERSCHUTZ (20 to 25 June 2022) in Hall 13/D50 together with the Association of Heads of Professional Fire Departments (AGBF Bund). The stand motto: "comprehensive, networked, proven".  The vfdb is considered the "inventor" of INTERSCHUTZ. In 1953, the association organized the industry's first major trade exhibition - at that time still called "De...

At 9.30 a.m. on June 16, with a strong opening gong, Jinhong Gas Co., Ltd. was officially listed on the board! Jinhong gas has also become the first enterprise listed on the STAR market in XiangCheng District, Suzhou City. Jinhong management team invited government pioneers at all levels, customer representatives, industry association pioneers, supplier representatives, intermediary representatives, gas peer enterprises, and chamber of commerce representatives to attend the listing ceremony to...

The Empire Hose Co 3, Fire Department stores their gear and equipment in GearGrid’s Standing Mobile & Free-Standing Lockers. Standard Mobile Lockers are placed in the middle and the parameter of the room to maximize storage space. Each locker includes a stainless-steel hang bar, hanger, and helmet holder for PPE storage and organization.

LogiMAT from April 25 to 27 in Stuttgart, Wagner Group GmbH will be showing its latest fire protection technologies for intralogistics in Hall 7 at Stand C15. Wagner Group GmbH is focusing on various fields of application that have special requirements in terms of fire protection: compact storage systems, deep-freeze storage, and - as a hot topic - storage of lithium-ion batteries. Quote's of Director Wagner Group is focusing on various fields of application, particularly in terms of fire pro...

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority are proposing to increase their share of the council tax for 2023/2024 by 6.6 percent, which for a Band D property equates to an additional £4.95 a year and £79.92 in total. With spiraling inflation affecting costs of supplies, energy, fuel, pay, and everything else, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service was anticipating starting the 2023/24 financial year with a £1.1m deficit. Service improvement  Chief Fire Officer Chris...

International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...

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...

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 safety of a building is something that simply mustn’t be overlooked. Ensuring that everyone within the facility is safe at all times should be a top priority for all organizations. Fire poses a real threat to buildings of all shapes and sizes. Data from the UK government shows that more than 167,000 fires in England were attended to by the fire and rescue services in 2017/18, 74,000 of which were primary fires. This resulted in 334 fire-related fatalities. It’s therefore absolu...

Whether it is a new business starting out or one that’s been established for a while, if there is a need of a quick recap on fire risk assessment responsibilities, One may read on. The article will be covering: who is responsible for fire risk assessments? the responsibilities associated with ensuring fire risk assessments are carried out, the importance of carrying out fire risk assessments, the consequences of failing to carry out a fire risk assessment, and who is responsible for ensur...

For many employers, a fire breaking out on their premises is a nightmare scenario. Unfortunately for some, it can become a reality. The best way to prevent this from happening and to keep your property safe is to understand the most common fire risks for your workplace. This article will outline how common certain types of fire are in the workplace, and how one can prevent them from occurring.   Electrical equipment According to Fireward, electrical fires account for 25% of workplace bl...

Every business needs working fire alarms to draw people’s attention to a possible emergency situation, together with a comprehensive and well-understood evacuation procedure so that its staff and any visitors know exactly what they need to do in the event of a fire on the premises. The primary function of any fire safety procedure is, of course, to give everyone the very best chance of exiting the building safely in the event of a fire. However, it can be just as important to have a desi...

Cavities are found throughout buildings of all types. They are created by the way the structural elements of a building fit together, leaving often hidden gaps that serve no function. Common places to find cavities are in external walls and ceiling voids. When a cavity exists in an external wall, it can act in the same way as a chimney – in the event of a fire at ground floor level, that means it can draw the flames and heat up to the higher floors. That in turn allows a fire to spread th...

Fires come in a number of different types, and depending exactly what it is that is on fire, one needs to use different kinds of extinguishers to put them out. That’s because some extinguishers are more effective at putting out certain fires, while others can be positively dangerous when used at the wrong time, such as using a water-based extinguisher on an electrical or kitchen fire. One common fire extinguisher that one likely to come across in many work environments directs carbon diox...

Cummins Inc. announced that, effective November 2, Steve Pinkston is being named the Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) Plant Manager. Pinkston will replace John Judd, who, also effective November 2, is being named the North America Operations Leader for Cummins-Meritor. Pinkston will be the 13th plant manager since the plant opened in Whitakers, North Carolina in 1981. The midrange diesel and natural gas engine plant has manufactured nearly 5 million engines and produces engines for more than 500...

Cummins India announces the launch of ‘REDEFINE’, a national level B-school case study competition for students from 12 partner business schools in India. This competition presents the students with a business problem based on real-life challenges faced by organizations and invites them to showcase their strategic, innovative, and analytical abilities. Comprising multiple rounds, the competition will be launched on October 21 and will culminate with a two-day grand finale event to b...

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...

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...

An anti-social behavior operation taking place in a popular Gateshead park has been hailed a success – after disorder in the area plummeted. Last month a series of joint patrols were launched in Saltwell Park between Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police and Gateshead Council. That included visible patrols by partners and undercover work by Northumbria Police after continued disorder deterred the local community from visiting the park. The engagement and en...

Encon's Infrastructure team has been busy developing new opportunities in the flood and coastal erosion sector. The team, together with Encon Construction Products, attended the Flood and Coast 2022 event in June with suppliers TenCate and Robusta to showcase how we can support large infrastructure projects with flood defence solutions. The event was a huge success, achieving several new leads and with many talking to our team about upcoming projects.

Mike Ward of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) interviews Neville White, the Business Development Director for Fire Protection on The Role of the Distributor in the Passive Fire Sector. Important role of distributors Encon Insulation is the first distributor to feature in ASFP’s Sparking Interest podcast. Speaking to ASFP Business Manager Mike Ward, Neville explains the important role of distributors in supply chain and the passive fire sector. He emphasises the impo...

Firefighters respond to emergencies in a wide variety of environments which require the proper type of equipment to safely and effectively get the job done. ARFF Airports are a particularly unique environment and utilize specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting trucks, or ARFF trucks, that are designed to handle emergencies involving airplanes. You may have seen an airport fire truck operating on the tarmac while boarding a flight and noticed how different it looked compared to the fire t...