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Renewable hydrogen is set to play a crucial role in the energy transition. European member states are already experimenting with this promising energy carrier, and they are testing how they can repurpose existing natural gas distribution networks to bring hydrogen to the consumer. Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas. That is why technical staff working on these hydrogen distribution networks will need to be trained for safety. They will also need to be equipped with the right tools to detect hy...

VIKING Life’s factories and their global service stations are the heart of VIKING. Over the last decade, they have invested heavily in optimizing their production facilities within technology, innovation, safety and low energy consumption. In 2023, they have worked on a large number of local and global initiatives throughout their production facilities with the aim of promoting sustainable production methods.  These initiatives include improved waste air treatment, further installat...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce its authorized dealer, Safety Source Fire, has launched a new fire apparatus service division, Safety Source Mechanical, to serve customers throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Safety Source Fire, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will offer a range of maintenance and repair services for fire apparatus, further enhancing its support for the firefighting community across Atlantic Canada. Safety Source...

One of the industries hit hardest during the global COVID-19 pandemic was the leisure sector, with many gyms & health clubs closing, and only re-opening a fraction of their facility. Social distancing made taking a sauna impossible, so many of these facilities have been left sitting unused, and some still are. While this is not ideal for either the facility owners or those looking to avail of the services, it is an ideal time to ensure the sauna is as safe as it can be in all aspects,...

Darley was recently awarded a significant contract by the Department of Defense (DoD). The contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement and is part of a larger award that is shared among multiple contractors. This new ten-year contract will provide equipment, training, and product support valued at $2.6 billion over the next ten years. This is a significant achievement for Darley, and a fifth iteration of the contract over the past twenty years. Cooperative purchasi...

In recent years, ZOOMLION has accelerated the pace of overseas expansion, and its products have sounded the "charge" of going global. With the continuous deepening of the overseas business system based on end-to-end, digitalization, and localization, the competitiveness of ZOOMLION's products in overseas markets will be significantly improved by 2023. It will win sales volume and reputation in key and benchmark markets, demonstrating its strong position as a representative of China's intelligen...

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...

AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce authorized dealer for New Jersey, Fire & Safety Services, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary this June 2024. The significant milestone is marked by community-focused initiatives, underscoring the company’s ongoing evolution and dedication to supporting members of the fire service. 2024 Road Rally Upcoming events and highlights include a Pierce fire apparatus 2024 Road Rally throughout the dealershi...

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is one of the largest fleets in the USA, with over 600 personnel covering more than 8,000 square miles, and protecting more than 500,000 citizens. The Kern County Fire Department’s fleet includes 500 emergency response vehicles operating out of 47 stations. KCFD fleet standardizes on Darley pumps KCFD has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce PUC pumps since 2014 The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce...

Industrial Fire & Hazard Control, a company based in South Africa, has developed a new wildland firefighting vehicle called the SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper. The SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper vehicle is built on a MAN TGM18.240 commercial 4×4 chassis and fitted with a Darley Hornet CAFS and Darley HM500 PTO driven pump with a Trident FOAMATE ATP system. SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper The SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper vehicle offers an Elkhart Sidewinder deck monitor and...

Darley is committed to providing the most comprehensive and innovative pump solutions in the fire market. They have been listening to the customers and working to develop modules that OEMs can offer either as a standard package or with custom options. With electrification continuing to rise, they are offering pumps with an electric motor.  They have also partnered with Esteri, a Finnish company with a complete line of EN pumps, to deliver for world markets. The focus on innovation is match...

Under a recent four-year agreement, Darley has become a proud provider of firefighting pumps and related equipment to the Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Daytona International Speedway, known as the World Center of Racing since 1959, is known for its 31˚ high banks and fast speeds around its 2.5-mile tri-oval. Troy Willrick, Director of Event & Emergency Services, notes, “When you have vehicles approaching 200 mph, there will be incidents where rapid fire extinguishment may be&n...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display its latest customized line up of fire apparatus at FDIC International 2024 (Fire Department Instructors Conference 2024) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 18 - April 20, 2024, at Booth #3901.  “KME is known for building modified fire apparatus that answers the specific needs of the fire department,” said Larry Daniels, Senior Director of Global Sales, REV Fire Group, adding “...

Darley is offering new technology solutions that allow firefighters to start, stop, and control RPM from inside the cab or at the pump. The new 25HP Honda portable gasoline-powered engine has electronic fuel injection. Other than remote control capability, the engine’s electronic fuel injection system removes the need for a choke and results in increased engine power with cleaner exhaust emissions. Darley offers this new engine coupled with a variety of both gear-driven and direct-driven...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Fire Manager, a cloud-based service that enables Active Performance Management in its industry-pioneering Design Envelope Fire Pumps. The innovative new service proactively tracks and manages pump performance, and provides early diagnostic warnings and timely automated reports that help customers make informed decisions and take immediate action to deliver the most efficient and safest fire safety system performance. Key features...

Feld Fire, a fire-industry major supplier of emergency equipment, recently delivered two new fire apparatus to the Elliott Fire Department (Elliott, IA) and Spencer Fire & Rescue (Spencer, IA). The long-standing manufacturer also announced an Ultra High Pressure (UHP) skid unit demo that is available for sale. Feld Fire Quick Attack The Elliott Fire Department (EFD) accepted the delivery of a Feld Fire Quick Attack. Feld Fire manufactured the skid unit and flatbed, mounted to the dep...

For firefighters, seeing their ARFF unit for the first time is arguably one of the most exciting times in the process of getting a new truck. At Oshkosh Airport Products, customer vehicle inspections are one of its favorite responsibilities. ARFF vehicle inspections ARFF vehicle inspections make every team member feel proud to see customers come in with excitement and anticipation, knowing they will see and test their new vehicle. Oshkosh Airport Products thinks new vehicle inspection plays...

ARA Fire’s expertise extends to a wide range of fire safety equipment, including fire hose reels, fire extinguishers, and pump rooms, ensuring that they are fully operational, compliant with regulations, and ready to respond in the event of a fire emergency. The maintenance and servicing of these critical assets are crucial for providing immediate firefighting capabilities and safeguarding lives and property.  Fire Hose Reels Fire hose reels are essential for the initial fighting o...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced Canada-based dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 10-year contract with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD), focusing on the provision of custom tenders in an as-needed quantity.   Building upon the earlier established contract in 2022, which was centered on the supply of aerial platforms and ladders, this new agreement also places significant emphasis on apparatus standardization. Tandem-axle Enforcer&t...

One of the key reasons fireproofing in high-rise buildings is essential is because of the time it provides for evacuation and rescue operations. In the event of a fire, occupants on higher floors may have limited means of escape. Fireproofing in high-rise buildings that use fireproofing materials and techniques can delay the spread of flames, allowing more time for people to evacuate safely and for emergency responders to reach the affected areas. Fireproofing in high-rise buildings High-rise...

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,...

NewAge In-Line Balanced Pressure Proportioners (ILBPs) are used with positive displacement foam concentrate pumps and atmospheric foam concentrate storage tanks to form an in-line balance pressure proportioning system. The NewAge ILBP proportioning module automatically and accurately proportions foam concentrate over the proportioner flow range, regardless of pressure, without manual adjustments. The ILBP is s completely self-contained device containing all necessary components including the ra...

An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities. When the Exxon and Dow Chemical fire departments needed four new industrial pumper fire trucks, they trusted Pierce Manufacturing to deliver fully-equipped, highly capable apparatus with unique added features. Husky™450 Industrial foam system The 5500 gpm pump can discharge in excess of 10,000 gallons p...

An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities. When the Exxon and Dow Chemical fire departments needed four new industrial pumper fire trucks, they trusted Pierce Manufacturing to deliver fully-equipped, highly capable apparatus with unique added features. Husky™450 Industrial foam system Husky™450 Industrial foam system is driven with hydraul...

Headquartered in beautiful Branson, MO, the Western Taney Fire District covers over 200 sq. miles from 12 stations, with a fleet of over 30 vehicles. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt has served since 1994, and every truck he’s ordered over the past 30 years has had a Darley pump, including 13 PSP and 5 PSD pumps. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt said, "These pumps are extremely quiet, easy to operate and allow us to pump and roll."

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 1.40 pm on Monday, 28 August, 2023, to reports of a fire at a commercial landfill site in Dunbar. East Operations Control mobilized resources to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a significant area of landfill domestic waste well alight. Until Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, at 5 pm, SFRS crews supported Valencia Waste Management staff who were using heavy plant machinery and on-site water pumps to extinguish the fire. Following a detailed...

The Wayne Township Fire Department of Waynesville, Ohio has in production a new Seagrave Marauder pumper. Seagrave thanks Wayne Township Fire Department for their trust and business. Some features of this new Seagrave Marauder pumper fire apparatus include: Seagrave 141" Marauder Stainless Steel Cab Cummins L9 450 HP 10" Raised Roof 24" Extended Front Bumper Waterous CSU 1500 GPM Pump Stainless Steel Pump Module and Plumbing 750 Gallon Water Tank Stainless Steel 137" Body ROM Doors...

A fire service technician has said the latest diabetes technology is 'life-changing' as he becomes one of the first in Yorkshire to use it.  Simon Pickering works at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) helping to maintain all the vehicles, which include fire engines, the wildfire 4x4 vehicles, boats, and command units. Simon Pickering Since he’s been two years old, he’s lived with diabetes, which has involved having to control his insulin every day through injectio...