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WAGNER has received the "Innovative through Research" seal from the Stifterverband on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This is awarded to companies that take part in the survey on research and development. The aim is to obtain a picture of the German research and innovation system in the business sector. Despite the pandemic, WAGNER has been able to significantly increase its spending on the department. R&D activities Graduate Engineer - Florence Daniault,...

Gilbert PD announced the launch of a cloud-based Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) software platform from Versaterm Public Safety, providing residents enhanced security and police emergency response capabilities. The new Gilbert Police RMS system went live on April 3, 2022, following the successful CAD deployment two weeks prior.   Public safety “Public safety represents a vital aspect of Gilbert’s commitment to utilizing data-driven solutions...

As parts of the county enjoy some of the hottest temperatures in Europe this week, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) would like to remind residents and businesses to keep fire safe during the heatwave.   Having already seen thermometers reach 30 plus degrees over the weekend, crews were called to several large fires requiring multiple fire engines to attend.   Fires involving Agricultural land Head of Fire Prevention for CFRS, Group Commander - Rob Olivier, said: “...

Chubb, the UK’s renowned provider of fire-safety and security solutions, is proud to partner with one of the world’s largest facility services providers, ISS, for a special careers event dedicated to supporting veterans, former service personnel, and their families, with finding new civilian careers. The JointForces@ISS careers event will take place on Tuesday, 19th July 2022, at Watchmoor Business Park in Camberley, United Kingdom (UK). Starting at 10 am and running until 2:30 pm,...

The FPA’s expert surveyors have been conducting comprehensive, non-destructive fire compartmentation surveys and delivering detailed reports for several years.  It are delighted to announce that they have recently developed new technology to significantly improve the outputs for customers. New technology benefits Using a tablet device, FPA's software application enables their surveyors to upload building floor plans, which are used to describe the compartmentation strategy and iden...

The FPA’s expert surveyors have been conducting comprehensive, non-destructive fire compartmentation surveys and delivering detailed reports for several years. They are delighted to announce that they have recently developed new technology to significantly improve the outputs for the customers. New technology benefits Using a tablet device, the software application enables the surveyors to upload building floor plans which are used to describe the compartmentation strategy, and identif...

The municipality of Nörvenich in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany procures a Rosenbauer RT (Revolutionary Technology) for its volunteer fire department. Equally impressed with the future-oriented vehicle concept, they are now joining the ranks of global customers, such as the Berlin Fire Department, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Dubai Civil Defence. The purchase contract was signed on June 20, 2022, at the world’s renowned trade fair, Interschutz 2022 and the vehicle wi...

Celebrating its centenary, the IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital is in Negrar, Verona, and thanks to the expert team and technology in place, it is considered one of Italy’s foremost medical facilities, and in fact, at the European level, it is recognized as the foremost hospitals in the healthcare sector.   The hospital is made up of eight buildings with more than 30 medical departments, operating theatres, offices, canteens, and conference rooms.  In recent years, t...

UKAS is excited to launch its eLearning portfolio, with 8 courses available to purchase in the first phase:  Conformity Assessment Schemes (CAS) Setting the scene (or scheme) Ensuring the validity of results Identification, documentation, and management of risk Introduction to measurement uncertainty Introduction to metrological traceability Key components of a Quality Management System  Measurement uncertainty Insights and pitfalls in ISO 15189 Medical laboratory's qual...

Visitors to the UK’s Armed Forces Day event on June 25, 2022 were protected from the threat posed by vehicles, thanks to a system of safety barriers at the site. The temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers and swing arm gates were installed along the seafront in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where the event took place on Saturday June 25, 2022. HVM barriers installed for Armed Forces Day Attended by more than 100,000 people, Armed Forces Day was hosted by Sca...

Euralarm's Task Group False Alarms has released a second edition of the study on false fire alarms in Europe. In this new edition, the results and findings of the first edition have been enhanced by the analysis of the situation in Denmark, and a recommendation is done for the terms that are used to describe false alarm-related situations. Also, the measures to reduce the amount of false alarms have been updated while newer content has been added. Background on automatic fire detection Over...

A prestigious award for the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE: The NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) has presented the Wachtberg-based institute with the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence 2021' in recognition of its extensive efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation. cIMIC Award of Excellence On the occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2017, the CCOE in The Hague launched the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence'. Since then, th...

“Against a backdrop of increasing threat scenarios, it was high time after seven years for an INTERSCHUTZ to take place again in a physical, on-site format,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, the Chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board. He adds, “This trade fair was all about networking, developing ideas, discussing solutions and expanding international networks. As a result, INTERSCHUTZ is now more than just a product show – it is a shaper of sustainable security...

Leveraging a history of innovation and the connectivity of WiFi, HURST Jaws of Life® is launching E3 CONNECT, an evolution of its eDRAULIC® 3.0 line that adds automated performance alerts and centralized reports to help departments manage and optimize rescue tool readiness. E3 CONNECT "E3 CONNECT brings firefighters the speed, power, and performance they’ve come to expect from HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools, plus helps fire departments avoid tool downtime," said B...

A group of 4th year University of Calgary students worked to reimagine safety– and won an award for their efforts-at the UofC’s 2022 Captone Design Fair, placing first in the electrical and software engineering category. Their project–Development of a Software Solution for Safety Visualization and Analysis–was sponsored by Blackline Safety. Blackline Live software portal Capstone design projects are the culmination of four years of study - a year-long assignment where s...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent around 60 firefighters, in eight appliances to a tower block on Queensdale Crescent, less than a mile away from Grenfell Tower, where a flat on the 12th floor was ablaze on 21 June, 2022. The LFB arrived at the scene at Stebbing House at around 9:20 am, with the fire under control by 10:55 am. The fire is believed to have been caused by a charging electric scooter. Fire risk assessment According to a report by Construction News, a recent fire risk assessment by...

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the successful completion of the second phase of S&T's wildland-urban interface wildfire sensor technology program, part of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative. On average, 60,000 wildfires occur across the U.S. each year, burning millions of acres. Providing early warnings of these fire events is critical to response and recovery efforts, both for communities and public safety. fire sens...

Bosch is pleased to announce a new software release for Praesensa, the IP-based public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system. The new software version 1.50 features an improved user experience and enhanced connectivity, especially for large installations requiring multiple controllers and subsystems, along with more options for system redundancy. New software update V1.50 for Praesensa PA/VA system System designers will receive more flexibility designing large system networks with this relea...

Barbour has published a round-up of recent fire safety legislation changes, following a busy year for parliament. The round-up aims to provide a short, digestible precis of the many updates seen in recent months, notably following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. key points in fire safety legislation changes Highlighting the key points from each, users can quickly catch up on the measures to improve fire safety, which aim to drive forward reform of the Fire and...

Since the green strategic partnership was signed back in May, by Prime Ministers - Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, there has been a lot of online activity between Danish and Indian players in the water sector – with the Danish embassy in Delhi as main facilitator. From concept to hands-on projects Following all the good intentions, the task will now be to transform them into actual projects. The Indian government has an ambition to reduce the country’s average water loss of ab...

Residents throughout the county can now access home fire safety information, with a personalized action plan, online in their own time. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new home safety check tool, available via their website, that will enable people to carry out their own home fire risk assessment for free. New home safety check tool The online tool takes the answers given and creates an action plan that can be saved and printed, giving basic, simple tips to help keep the...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, is welcoming the amendments to The Building Regulations 2010 Section 15, Paragraph 15.17, in relation to evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings. The amendment states that new residential developments over 18 meters tall will have to incorporate an Evacuation Alert System in accordance with BS 8629 to help fire and rescue services inform residents of a change in evacuation...

Having a robust supply chain is an essential element of modern business. Verifying that potential suppliers hold essential accredited certifications (such as ISO 9001 for quality management or ISO 14001 for environmental management) is a key part of building a reliable network. Many organizations in both the public and private sectors specify that prospective suppliers must hold UKAS-accredited certification. procurement best practice Independently checking the authenticity of each applicant&...

Avon Protection announces that its argus range of thermal imaging cameras has been certified to levels outlined in the 2021 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. Argus thermal imaging cameras The argus range includes the Mi-TIC E, Mi-TIC E L, Mi-TIC 320, and Mi-TIC S models. Once again, Avon Protection offers the largest, most diverse, lightweight range of NFPA-compliant thermal imaging cameras. The 2021 edition of NFPA 1...

Let’s face it, washing the car is nobody’s favourite job. So why not take the hassle out of it and head down to your local fire station for the National Car Wash. On Saturday (June 18) firefighters from Manea and Cottenham fire stations will be on hand to make your car sparkle. Your valued donations will go towards The Fire Fighters Charity who provide support and rehabilitation to the fire and rescue community. Previous car wash events held earlier in the year in other parts of th...

C-TEC is exhibiting at Housing 2022 exhibition, which is taking place from June 28 to June 30, 2022, in Manchester Central, Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). With over 300 exhibitors and an action-packed program of seminars, networking events and debates, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual Housing event is the place to be for a local council, housing association, developer or housing professional. C-TEC’s innovative solutions at Housing 2022 C-TEC will be exhibiting a host...

When an organization’s job is to respond to fires, explosions, or any other disaster that may come along, ensuring its first responders are protected is paramount. That’s why Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, is unveiling an equipment trade-in program designed to make it easier than ever for fire departments and emergency response teams to acquire cutting-edge gas detection equipment and the monitoring software that comes with it t...

Through nine decades of high-quality products and superior customer service, Davis Jewelers has become a leader in the jewelry business, but it’s a business that comes with certain security risks. Davis Jewelers chose Motorola Solutions’ Video Security & Analytics solution with Avigilon technologies to help mitigate those risks, providing seamless, centralized security monitoring for the whole team. Security & Analytics solution By choosing a Motorola Solutions’ Vide...

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) EMS Safety Practices manual provides information to enhance the health and safety of the emergency medical services (EMS) practitioner and support the reduction of occupational illness and on-duty injuries and fatalities. 146-page manual This 146-page manual outlines how to develop a safety program that covers all aspects of EMS operations to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, and respond to all hazards. It covers safety regulations and guidelines while a...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is proud to announce during Pride Month, that it’s the first emergency service to achieve the Pride in Care quality standard for its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Awarded by the national charity, Opening Doors, the standard is given to organizations that commit to strengthening their inclusion of LGBTQ+ people over 50. comprehensive accreditation process The fire service underwent a comprehensive accreditation process to receive the...