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Families should prepare themselves to cope with disasters and their effects A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. With Daylight Saving Time coming to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the November 7 time change as a reminder to make sure their families are prepared for a possi...

"Towards 2020" risk management plan has moved out for public consultation The public is being asked for its views on key plans on various fire safety related issues and ways for their improvement. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority which oversees how KFRS is run agreed at a meeting that its Integrated Risk Management Plan, entitled "Towards 2020", will now go out for public consultation until 17 January. The outcomes will be reviewed by the Authority in February when a...

The Fire Corps course is intended to enhance the working and capabilities of fire and safety departments The course Fire Corps: Starting a Program to Enhance Your Department's Services is designed to provide guidance to fire chiefs and municipal officials. Is your department facing increased responsibilities with limited resources? Do you wish you could provide more services for your community, but simply don't have enough time or personnel to focus on these new efforts? Then...

Hi-Fog water mist systems have been deployed in Tudor House Museum which was built in the 15th century Watermist system is safe for people and can be activated immediately without the need for evacuation. A Southampton museum situated in a historic building is getting a fire safety solution in the form of a Watermist fire suppression system. The 15th century Tudor House Museum, built in 1495, is being fitted with a Hi-Fog water mist fire protection system, which is the prefer...

Firelink communication systems provide two way communication between firefighters in tough situations Digital radio system, dubbed Firelink, is designed to provide immediate two-way communication between firefighter teams. Residents and businesses in Wales can look forward to an even better service from firefighters following the launch of a new £45 million communications system for the region's fire and rescue services. The state-of-the-art digital radio system, dubbe...

A research is going on in University of Ulster on fire safety in constructions Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column.Fire safety in the construction industry could be revolutionised by new research by scientists at the University of Ulster, which has secured funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column, which feat...

Eurotech has established a wide sales network in Middle East, Asia and Europe A new fire detection protocol is changing the shape of the fire industry with the launch of MESH from Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd. In a move that offers the best of both 'closed' and 'open' fire detection protocols, Making Every System Happen (MESH) has been developed by the new UK-based company to provide leading-edge, single-brand detection systems to fire and security installers worldwide. Under t...

CSB’s task force continues to examine state regulations that require specific safeguards at oil and gas sites CSB again calls for increased safeguards at Oil and Gas Sites and continues to examine state regulations regarding the same.   The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced that educational materials concerning oil site hazards that threaten the lives of teenagers have been distributed to more than 150 Mississippi school superi...

21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns and much more Code 3's 21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns, flashing takedowns and alleys. 21TR and 21TR Plus lightbars feature all new Torus LED Technology in a 2100 lightbar package. Torus technology lightheads provide superior directional and off-angle performance in the most advanced, yet economical LED lightbar on the market. The standard 21TR delivers all the features the 2100 has been known for and the 21TR Plus provids a...

Ferrara vehicles will replace old trucks from Caney Creek Fire Department Ferrara Fire Apparatus manufactures a full line of fire and emergency vehicles. The Caney Creek Fire Department in Grangerland, Texas, approximately an hour north of Houston, has just awarded a contract to Ferrara Fire Apparatus for four new vehicles. Caney Creek Fire Department is organized under Montgomery County Emergency Services District #9 and is a fairly new fire department. Formed in March of t...

Pierce Manufacturing has passed its ISO 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit Two types of auditing are required to become registered to the ISO standard: auditing by an external certification body, such as ABS QE, and audits by internal staff trained for this process. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company announced that it has successfully completed its ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit by ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE)...

TG product catalogue will serve as the most relevant source of information on a wide range of fire safety products The catalogue also provides information on training, including extinguisher maintenance courses. Fire safety product supplier, TG Products which incorporates both the Thomas Glover and Gloria brands has launched its most comprehensive product catalogue to date, containing details of more than 400 new products. The 132-page catalogue features information on a hu...

There would be a wide variety of presentations on extinguishing systems at the conference The VdS International Conference will bring a new wave of develpoment in fire extinguishing technology. On 8th and 9th December 2010, the 7th International VdS Expert Conference on Fire Extinguishing Systems will be hosted in Cologne. Its working languages will be German and English. Key-note speakers from the insurance business, industry, research and fire safety organisations will ma...

 London firefighters will raise their voice against LFCDA to get their demands approved There would be a strike by FBU firefighters to protest against mass sackings and cuts which have made situations worse and stressful for firefighters. The Fire Brigades Union in London which is in dispute with their employer, the LFCDA, has announced that its members will strike from 1000 - 1800 hrs on Saturday (23 October) and again on Monday (1 November). BAFSA members may wish to...

The training sessions will provide safety measures of electric vehicles to the participants of the event The Electric Vehicle Safety Training 2010 will be including web-based training materials, an extrication video and shared resources for instructor-led safety presentations. Chevrolet and OnStar, in a joint effort with The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will visit Los Angeles this week to continue its series of electric vehicle safety training sessions taking...

Prescribed fires are a good way to deal with wildfires and ecological imbalance Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have long been supporters of organizations and programs that promote the preservation of our environment. Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to provide land managers with a new tool to help them determine when and how to use prescribed fire to maintain healthy habitats and ecosystems....

Chancellor George Osborne announced cuts in fire and rescue service spending London Fire Brigade is already demonstrating how to deliver a value for money service without compromising public safety. The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, which runs the London Fire Brigade, is spearheading changes designed to ensure that the UK's fire and rescue service is fit for the 21st century. As part of his comprehensive spending review, Chancellor George Osborne announced tha...

There would be a 25 per cent cut in jobs from fire and rescue services according to the government plans FBU will oppose these draconian attacks on an essential frontline service and robustly defend the key role firefighters play in keeping communities safe. The Fire Brigade Union warned that ten thousand fire service jobs are under threat from government plans to slash 25 per cent from fire and rescue service budgets over the next four years. Responding to the Comprehensive...

New fire dispatch line is announced by Priority Dispatch Corp. National Academies of Emergency Dispatch member across the world submitted their proposals for change and many of these changes represent significant improvements. Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) is pleased to announce a new version of its fire dispatching line of products, training, and services. This version update includes the gold standard ProQA® dispatching software, cardset, and support products. All of t...

FEMA provides the best assistance to disaster hit infrastucture and people FEMA funds at least 75 percent of the cost of eligible work by local governments and some private non-profits. Eight additional counties have been added as part of Minnesota's federal disaster declaration and are eligible for all categories of Public Assistance funding, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Unde...

VFDS will prove beneficial in detecting early stage fires and thus would save life and property at its best GKB Security will exhibit its Video Fire Detection System in the Chinese fire security market for the first time. Security China 2010, the 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, will be held from 2 to 5 November in Beijing, China. GKB Security Corporation will take this chance to exhibit its security solutions in the China market. GKB se...

Fire and security industry will benefit a lot from the new guidelines of CFOA on reducing false fire alarms and signals The guidelines aim to ensure that effective measures are implemented and maintained, ensuring the reduction of false fire alarms and unwanted fire signals. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent publication of a series of best practice guidelines by the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA). The CFOA Protocol for the Redu...

CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso  has connoted 'gas blow' as a very dangerous and fatal activity CSB is issuing letters to the other 49 states warning of the hazards associated with gas blows and urging state officials to enact any necessary changes in this regard. U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso today called for a ban on the practice of cleaning out debris from gas piping using pressurized natural gas. In a video safety message relea...

IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger has replied against the claims of state Republican Party The IAFF is the leading advocate in North America for the health and safety of first responders. International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger issued the following statement in response to the West Virginia Republican Party's false claim that a political ad produced and paid for by our union's federal political action committee and supporting...

The trapped miners were continuously monitored by Zephyr's PSM which kept a record of their health Zephyr BioHarnesses records the miners' vital signs, pulse, heart rhythm and breathing. Zephyr Technology, developers of Physiological Status Monitoring (PSM) solutions for First Responders, announce that they have been working with Chilean Government in their efforts to monitor the health and fitness levels of the 33 trapped miners trapped for nearly two months. For the past t...

? Firefighting in Japan has reached to new level of safety and security   Over the past few years, the NVFC has also met with fire service leaders from England, Finland, Greece, and South and Central America. A delegation of fire service leaders from the Japan Firefighters Association met with board members and staff from the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) on October 16. The NVFC is committed to fostering relationships and encouraging idea-ex...

The complete process of responding to a faulty fire alarm is a waste for professionals and the resources Earlier in the month, the Fire Industry Association advised business owners to regularly test their fire detection equipment following a blaze at a hotel. The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have announced plans to cut back on the number of times it attends false alarms. According to figures released by the service, its firefighters answer around 9,000 call-...

Lightning Protection Institute provides resources and education on safety tips regarding havoc caused by lightning A professionally-installed lightning protection system offers a practical solution for homeowners who don't want to take a chance with lightning. The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are teaming up to remind fire professionals about the importance of promoting education to help homeowners reduce their risks against lightnin...

NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg has praised Cap wiz which would connect emergency responders with senators Cap Wiz will deliver the e-mails to the appropriate elected officials and generate reports on which offices receive e-mails. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently subscribed to Cap Wiz, a grassroots advocacy outreach tool that will allow us to enhance our ability to influence members of Congress, primarily by making it easier for our members and suppor...

Satya Kommanpalli's vast experince will benefit Sepura in scaling success Sepura's Country Manager for India, Satya Kommanapalli's experience will be a big support for Sepura functioning in India. Sepura is pleased to announce the appointment of Satya Kommanapalli as its new Country Manager for India. Satya has worked extensively in the Professional Mobile Radio industry in India since 1985 and brings valuable experience to customers migrating from analogue to digital PMR te...