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Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of a C-40X-2 mobile command vehicle to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. The vehicle was featured at the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Conference in Oklahoma, showcasing its state-of-the-art options and upgrades, making it an essential asset for the Sheriff's Office. New mobile command vehicle Sold through Frontline Communications dealer...

In a worrying trend, Scotland has seen two major fires at battery recycling centers within a span of three months with a further fire near Halifax in a battery recycling facility highlighting the growing risks associated with the handling and storage of lithium-ion batteries. The incidents, which required a multi-agency response in two cases over a number of days, show the complex and protracted nature of waste fires and the additional risks and challenges in extinguishing this type of incident...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards program to recognize individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities, and the environment safe. Worker safety "Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening situati...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed Safety Technology International as a new member. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which monitors and analyzes the developments and reviews what the impact of new technologies can be. This not only will help members to better understand the topics and their impact but also act as a guidance on prioritizing the actions and the work regarding standardization and certification. Understanding of the EU policy Companies jo...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has won a tender to upgrade mobile gas monitoring equipment to detect potentially lethal hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and further improve the safety and protection of firefighters for five Fire and Rescue Services in the northwest of England and Northern Ireland.   The framework agreement, led by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services (LFRS) and covering Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria, and Northern...

Fire safety capabilities at Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station will soon be upgraded as a contract awarded by Transport for London (TfL) to critical national infrastructure specialists - Telent enters its fifth month. Telent, working for Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLI), is upgrading the existing fire detection and alarm system, removing redundant elements, and simplifying the previous configuration to enhance user-friendliness. The project will also simplify the task of upgrading assets...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of the new Tyco NG-2 Nitrogen Generator. Available in stand-alone or wall-mounted models, the NG-2 Nitrogen Generator is engineered to replace the oxygen inside a sprinkler system with nitrogen, helping stop pipe corrosion and extend the life of dry pipe and pre-action fire sprinkler systems. It leverages a combination of enhanced data management and simplified controls to allow for faster,...

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed Detectortesters as their newest member. The company will become a member of the Euralarm Fire Section and Services Section. Detectortesters are the world’s pioneering designer and manufacturer of functional test solutions for fire detection systems. With over 50 years of experience in the field of testing, the company’s product range provides a global audience with functional test solutions for smoke, heat, and CO fire detectors...

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud-b...

London Fire Brigade has made improvements and has therefore been removed from an enhanced level of monitoring by the fire inspectorate. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) continuously monitors the performance of all fire and rescue services in England. The monitoring process consists of two stages: Scan and Engage. All fire and rescue services are in routine monitoring under the Scan stage by default, but may be escalated to enhanced...

Since 2019, CHEMTREC® has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to help volunteer fire departments become better equipped to respond to hazardous materials incidents. In 2023, five NVFC members have been selected to receive $10,000 for their fire departments through the CHEMTREC® Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness (HELP) Award. The award will allow the departments to obtain critical training, equipment, and resources they wouldn’t otherwise be able to a...

ARA Indigenous Services, in conjunction with ARA Electrical, is nearing completion of the regional rail project at the Mindyarra Maintenance Center. Many of ARA’s customers are looking for meaningful Indigenous engagement in Australia. ARA works to integrate the various services and installation capabilities with ARA Indigenous Services, which has delivered many major contracts in conjunction with ARA Divisions. Mindyarra Maintenance Center The Mindyarra Maintenance Center is being buil...

Millions of workers enter confined spaces daily as part of their job duties. Many workplaces contain areas that are considered 'confined spaces', which are not intended for continuous occupancy but are large enough for workers to enter and perform required tasks. During shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages, the frequency – and associated risks – of a confined space entry (CSE) increase significantly. Managing confined space work environments and mitigating the associated hazards, suc...

Even with simple, drop-and-go deployment, gas detection in an industrial environment needs to go beyond just using an area gas monitor to keep workers and facilities safe. That’s because the movement of gas is a complicated dance influenced by several variables. Knowing how these monitors function, including their breadth and limitations, can help ensure they’re working effectively and capturing what’s intended. Challenges with an area monitor A common misconception is that...

As the global workplace safety market continues to grow — estimated to reach $42.96 billion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 11.8%, according to Polaris Market Research — pioneering safety technology provider - Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone. This translates to more than $2 million in total contract value of Blackline’s real-time, cloud-connected safety devices and servi...

CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) systems are widely used for commercial purposes to enhance security, monitor activities, and ensure the safety of personnel and assets. Whether it’s a retail store, office building, warehouse, or any other commercial establishment, CCTV systems can play a vital role in maintaining a secure environment. Listed below is some key information about CCTV systems for commercial purposes: Camera Selection: Choose cameras based on specific requirements. Consid...

FireScout and Mighty Fire Breaker will join forces to protect the 20-acre TERI Campus of Life. TERI, a San Diego-based nonprofit, has served people with developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other diseases since 1980. Their Campus of Life is a decades-long vision of the founder, Cheryl Kilmer, to serve those people with developmental disabilities and be an integral part of the community, welcoming everyone to enjoy the recreation, fitness, dining, and en...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have announced that, from July 1st, 2023, they will no longer attend all alarm signals generated from an automatic fire alarm system. Instead, the Call Challenge approach will be invoked to reduce the number of false alarms their crews attend. “Call Challenge” approach In a bid to reduce false alarm callouts, fire services have successfully trialed and implemented similar approaches across England, and, following a rigorous public and pr...

Ambulance crews are using virtual reality (VR) headsets to immerse themselves in traumatic situations such as domestic violence to better prepare them for real-life situations where vulnerable people are in need of help. London Ambulance Service (LAS) has developed training using headsets that are loaded with true-to-life scenarios to help clinicians understand the impact of various types of abuse and trauma on the physical and mental well-being of vulnerable adults and...

The oil and gas industry is an essential sector that provides the energy the world needs and powers global economies. However, securing that energy can carry a high risk of occupational hazards. The fatality rate in oil and gas extraction has been seven times higher than the average for US workers (CDC) and has around 100 deaths per year and an additional 1,400 non-fatal incidents. But even those high numbers may be underreported (Energy News Network). Upstream and downstream Take a closer lo...

The implications of failing to detect gas leaks can impact the environment and workers’ health. Facilities are turning to smart, connected technologies when it comes to the accurate detection of odorless and invisible gases. Listed below are three ways automation can help improve gas detection: Deploy wireless sensors to increase monitoring density Deploying wireless sensors is a quick way to increase monitoring density, achieve continuous monitoring and provide real-time analytics...

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers is this week attending the Annual SafeZone EMEA Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK. The award-winning event connects business pioneers with experts like Chubb, to share innovation, best practices and how they operate with SafeZone solutions.  Chubb has partnered with CriticalArc on the SafeZone application since 2021. Forming part of Chubb visiON+ offering of connect safety services, SafeZone powered by Chubb combines...

On January 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, a large fire broke out at a lithium battery storage warehouse in the Grand-Couronne industrial zone in Normandy. The fire produced a large, widespread cloud of smoke and multiple explosions, and spread quickly to an adjoining storage space that housed approximately 70,000 tires. cause of the fire Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 11:30 p.m. local time. However, during the night a new fire started at a third st...

Comelit-PAC has evolved its LogiFire fire safety range to enable monitoring and management via cloud technology through its powerful MyComelit app. The innovative fire safety system, enhanced with its user-friendly touchscreen display and stylish design, is now available to operate with the fully responsive app from Comelit-PAC. This enables users to log, manage and administrate the commissioning, servicing, maintenance, testing, performance and day-to-day use of the connected fire alarm system...

As of 1 February 2012, Rolf Unterberger (45) will join the Frequentis AG executive board as the successor to Christian Pegritz, taking responsibility for sales and marketing. As a sales professional with strong international experience, Mr. Unterberger will build on the success of Mr. Pegritz, who has played a key role in driving both the growth and internationalization of the Frequentis group of companies over the past 20 years. Frequentis AG is an international supplier of communication and i...

Frequentis is an international supplier of communication and information systems in safety-critical markets and the company is a global market pioneer in air traffic control. Frequentis solutions are in operation in over 100 countries, and its customers include police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as organizations and public authorities in civil/military air traffic management, rail, and maritime shipping markets. The safety expertise In order to provide the safety expertise required...

Comelit-PAC has been working with partners GB Integrated Systems to fit the latest fire safety solutions at Claremont Primary School to ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and visitors. The Manchester-based school, part of the Heart of Manchester Partnership, is a thriving primary school, with a child-centered ethos. It prides itself on being an outward-looking school, actively engaging and encouraging interaction with the local community.   To ensure ongoing fire safety, GB Integrated Sy...

Avon Protection is supporting requirements to expand military diver operational envelopes with its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather. Military diving operations are a critical component of delivering underwater assets in modern maritime forces. Today’s military and special forces divers are required to undertake a wider range of tasks within a single mission. This has led to requirements from militaries for diving apparatus that enables divers to complete missions that are longer, deeper, and...

Most people in construction are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It is the card (either physical or digital), that provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on-site. CSCS licence However, not everyone is aware that CSCS cards are made up of an alliance of 38 different organizations representing not just the traditional construction trades but the many specialist o...

An intercom system allows personal contact with visitors without the need to physically answer the door. They also provide a sense of security by allowing homeowners and building occupants to determine who’s at the door before letting them in. An intercom, talkback, or door phone is a stand-alone voice communication system for use within a building or small collection of buildings, functioning independently of the public telephone network. Most intercom systems are stationary and fixed to...