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The intent of fire and life safety inspections in K-12 school systems is to make schools safer for everyone. Minnesota's Legislature enacted an inspection program in 1990. This program entailed inspecting all public and charter schools in the state every three years. Inspections ensure fire and life safety systems will operate appropriately in the event of an incident to minimize the risk of life and property loss. They have created a fire safety checklist for K-12 school systems. This list sho...

As a prestigious apartment development, Britannic Park has entrusted IPL Maintenance Services, an Amthal Group Company, with the critical task of ensuring compliance with their fire safety systems. Based in the heart of Moseley, Birmingham, the apartments are spread over three blocks, with facilities available to all the residents, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and concierge service. IPL scope of work The IPL scope of work includes monthly visual inspection...

Liverpool's Unity Theatre, a champion of new writing, social justice, and community engagement, boasts a rich history intertwined with the building it calls home. Founded in 1983 by unemployed actors and writers, the company initially resided in a converted warehouse. By 2003, they found their permanent home on Hope Street – a former synagogue built in 1957. This unique space, once a place of worship seating 450 serves as a vibrant theatre and a living testament to a bygone era of radical...

In Franklin, users will find more than lights and sirens any time an emergency crew gets close. Users may notice a new alert pop up in GPS. It’s new technology meant to make the roads safer for drivers and first responders. Safety Cloud® “When they are responding, that’s when the notification goes out to the motorist, about a 30-second heads up to whenever we would be seen,” explained Daniel Donegan, a fire analyst with the Franklin Fire Department. It’s...

Construction safety helmets are an essential part of personal protective equipment for construction workers. In 2023, the market presents a wide variety of safety helmets, each with unique features and capabilities that cater to different needs in the construction industry. In this article, Twiceme explores some of the best options available, discusses what users should consider before purchasing, and delves into these helmets' latest safety technologies and advanced features. best constructio...

Emergency guidance and lighting systems in extraordinary situations; are the systems that guide the evacuation of people as a result of the power outage of the building for safety concerns during disasters, such as fire and earthquakes. In addition, in Turkey, emergency lighting systems are obligatory in the regulations for the protection of buildings from fire. Emergency guidance systems are also mandatory in buildings. These directions facilitate the evacuation of people in buildings with mor...

A grateful pensioner has thanked firefighters who rescued him after his mobility scooter plunged down an embankment in South Shields. Syd McDonald, 90, has praised Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) after they helped to rescue him from Simonside Metro Station earlier in November 2023. Rescuing a 90-year-old The 90-year-old was rescued by firefighters after his scooter rolled on top of him, pinning him to the ground, on a steep embankment. The alarm was raised on Tuesday 7th No...

For public safety and environmental protection, the public is reminded that fires are not allowed in Victoria parks or on beaches. This includes natural gas and propane fire rings. Tips to Prevent Grass and Fires Dry grass, shrubs, and bark mulch can easily be ignited by a tossed cigarette butt, or by glass and metal that can magnify or reflect sunlight. Below are some tips to prevent grass and bark mulch fires from starting in Victoria parks and residential gardens: Properly discard...

Following the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg have also opted for vehicles from the ‘Efficient Technology’ model series of Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer is very successful in Germany with its ET series these days. Currently, the group firefighting vehicles for disaster relief (LF 20 KatS) are being delivered, which the Federal Ministry of the Interior ordered at the end of 2021, on behalf of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster A...

Streamlight®, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, announced that it donated $21,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), which included $11,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light®, Red Vantage® helmet light, and Red Siege® AA lantern. Supporting NFFF via donations Streamlight earmarks $1.00, $3.00, and $2.00, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The d...

Vehicle electrification has come a long way in recent years. When the world was first introduced to vehicle electrification, reduced-emission firefighting vehicles were probably not envisioned. Innovation has come a long way, and while electric and hybrid-electric engines are not new, electrification in the municipal firefighting and ARFF sectors is a relatively new advancement. Oshkosh Airport Products is proud to be a pioneer in the development of the Striker Volterra ARFF vehicle. Striker V...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Waypoint® 400, an updated model of the Waypoint® 300. Features The new version of the rechargeable pistol-grip spotlight offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultra-bright white light with 400,000 candelas and a beam distance of 1,265 meters for enhanced down-range lighting capability. The portable light can be used as either a handheld mobile searchlight or, with its integrated stand, as a hands-free scene light to...

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...

Agrippa fire door holders have been successfully installed at Surrey’s leading specialist Science College to improve access for staff and students, and reduce the effects of door wear and tear while protecting occupants in a fire emergency. Blenheim High School, at Epsom, Surrey, is a co-educational, publicly funded specialist Science College. With in excess of 1,300 students the need to ensure smooth traffic flows while maintaining safety and security and unrestricted access are a priori...

A massive £200,000 fine plus costs and a four-month suspended prison sentence, handed down to a central London hotel owner for putting lives at risk by flouting fire safety laws, is the latest in a number of high-profile prosecutions sending out a strong message to those that own and manage hotels about the importance of fire safety. When fire safety officers visited the six-floor, 18-room hotel to carry out a routine inspection they discovered numerous fire safety breaches, including fai...

Lights are essential tools for firefighters during structure fire suppression and rescue. They are necessary for situational awareness, illuminating the exterior pathways and structure entries, reading smoke, and searching for potential victims. Common lights used in the foreground are portable scene lights, helmet lights, right-angle (or 90-degree) lights, and more recently, drone lights. In this article, FoxFury look at different types of lights and how they can be used for structural firefig...

Larger and more increased storms are producing soaring natural disaster costs. The U.S. alone witnessed 16 natural disasters by September 2020, which brought damages to at least $1 billion tying the records set in 2011 and 2017. This increase in disaster severity and costs make it harder for Emergency Managers to do their jobs. In this article, learn more about the issues facing disaster relief efforts and what users can do to prepare for the next disaster. Rising Cost of Disasters In the las...

Search and rescue (SAR) can encompass anything from rescuing an injured rock climber in Denali National Park, searching for people trapped in a collapsed building after an earthquake, to finding an Alzheimer’s patient that wandered away from their home. There are many facets of search and rescue and they all have their own needs and disciplines. Search and Rescue by definition, is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of se...

2020 was a standout year for the worst possible reasons, including natural disasters. In 2020, 2005's record for tropical storms was surpassed with 30 confirmed storms with winds over 39 mph and 13 hurricanes with top winds of 74 mph or greater. Wildfires that doubled the previous record of approximately 2-million acres of land in 2018 was also withnessed. Larger and more increased storms are producing soaring natural disaster costs. The U.S. alone witnessed 16 natural disasters by September 20...

In December, two west Norfolk fire stations are throwing their doors open to welcome members of the public for festive treats and to learn more about Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. Fakenham Fire Station and King’s Lynn North Fire Station will be welcoming visitors between 1 pm and 5 pm, with members of the public of all ages invited to drop by between 1 pm and 5 pm on the following dates: 10th December: Fakenham Fire Station, Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8BB 17th December:...

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have become the first fire service in the country to move to a fleet of electric emergency response cars. Following the end of the lease period on the previous emergency response cars operated by the service, the decision has been made to move to hybrid electric vehicles. The vehicles allow incident commanders to travel swiftly to take command of, or offer support to, ongoing incidents. plug-in hybrid electric vehicles Forty-five Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid e...

Streamlight, Inc. recently announced several new work lights, each with unique features that may benefit firefighting applications. They include: The Dualie® 3AA Color Rite® is an intrinsically safe work light that provides the option of bright, white light to illuminate large areas or a high CRI light with Streamlight’s Color-Rite Technology® for true color recognition, which is ideal for differentiating colors in the dark. The Syclone® Jr. is Streamlight’s small...

On 16.11.2022, Ziegler delivered an LF 10 KatS to the fire department of Malsfeld - Ostheim.  Technical data of the vehicle DIN: 14530-5 Wheelbase: 3,860 mm Engine power: 272 HP Max. permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,300 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin/crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 1,200 l Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation.  Rearview camera. Hygiene Board PUSH.&nb...

The number one reason to install a fire alarm is to make the building safe for your employees, customers, and tenants. A combination of smoke and heat detectors, sounders, and visual indication provide automatic detection and alert building occupants of a fire, giving them ample time to evacuate in an orderly fashion. While sounders and visual indication don’t actively put out fires, they alert the people in the property who can contact the fire services. Monitoring fire alarm systems aut...

An Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system provides two-way communication between the emergency services, principally the fire service, and those people inside a building who need to be evacuated but are unable to immediately leave. The reason for this could be because they are handicapped, suffering from an injury that impairs their movement, pregnant, or are in a building that requires a phased evacuation. In the event of a fire, people in this position should know to make their way to an...

When it comes to Halloween safety, Gilbert knows it best. According to chamberofcommerce.org, Gilbert took the top spot for safest city in America for trick-or-treating. The Chamber of Commerce conducted a study that weighed five different metrics including that of property crime and violent crime among others with Gilbert coming out at #1 for cities with a population of 100,000 or more. Few safety tips With the continued mission of keeping Gilbert at the top spot for years to come, Gilbert PD...

Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Nick Novotny as Industrial Product Manager — Elkhart Brass. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for achieving gross margin requirements, identifying sales trends, launching new products, developing go-to-market plans, and other critical functions. Prior experiences Nick has a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering from Cleveland State University, Lean Sigma Training, and Project Manage...

On October 11, 2022, Ajax Systems held its fourth Special Event called “Comfort zone”. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security systems. The philosophy of comfort also expanded to software, business activities, and daily work with partners. This year’s online presentation was broadcasted in 19 languages and was viewed by Ajax users and partners from over 130 countries worldwide....

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...

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organizations, announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Meta Materials Inc. The combination of 911inform’s security data platform and META’s proprietary optoelectronics imaging technology will allow first responders and public safety agents to have better situational awareness when responding to incidents. META’s electro-optics syste...