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Domino's is emphasizing usage and installation of fire alarms As part of the fall campaign, customers who order from participating Domino's Pizza stores in October may be surprised when their delivery arrives aboard a fire engine. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that do not function properly. With that in mind, Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its fall fire safety ca...
C-TEC's new fire safety products will enhance the safety of new veterinary hospital in Glasgow The new C-Tec fire solution system helps in providing better safety of animals and staff against possible dangers of the fire. A new veterinary hospital in Glasgow city centre now features a fire detection and alarm system from C-Tec, a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). C-Tec's powerful XFP analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at the facility, which featu...
Horace Small provides quality unifoms for law eforcement and first reponder units across the industry The Horace Small brand was founded in 1937. The company first sold uniforms to the military during World War II. VF Imagewear recently relaunched Horace Small, a brand with a history of more than 70 years. Horace Small, formerly known as The Force, provides quality uniforms for law enforcement and first responders. The Horace Small brand was founded in 1937. The company firs...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has supported the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to a big extent The Act provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders. Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders and others exposed to the toxin...
London Fire Brigade is trying to curb fires spawned from rubbish piles Between August 2009 and August 2010 there were 8,438 rubbish fires in London. The Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) today warned that the introduction of alternate weekly rubbish collections to London could cause more fires and divert the attention of the firefighters away from other life saving work. Local authorities will experience a financial squeeze in the coming we...
A firefighter demonstrates to kids all about 'being safe against fire' Firefighters lack in proper communications equipment and other safety gadgets which might help them in times of accidents while they are on the job. The safety of firefighters is being risked by communications equipment supplied to fire stations by contractor EADS, according to the secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles, it has been reported. Mr Pickles told the House of Comm...
New Bafe website has detailed news archive section having both current and historic news Through the new website visitors are able to find information about scheme documents making it easy for members, influencers or specifiers and buyers to access. BAFE is launching its refreshed new website to provide a more interactive site that is for the first time is connected directly to its member database giving "live" searchable data available not only to Bafe memb...
Be honest and candid during registration, if you make a mistake correct it as soon as possible All disaster funds received by survivors must be used for disaster recovery purposes. To err is human especially during the stressful time following a disaster. But making a mistake during the registration process and not correcting it could prove costly on more than one level. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) remi...
CSB recommendations are intended to minimize the danger of natural gas blows occuring at power plants U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Member Mark Griffon called on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to adopt new CSB recommendations regarding natural gas. The recommendation was one of 18 urgent recommendations issued in June 2010 following a CSB investigation into a powerful natural gas explosion that killed six workers and injured dozens of others at the Kle...
Fire safety inspectors often visit places to check whether fire safety order 2005 is properly adhered or not Risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be kept under review by the responsible person adhering to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A landlord has been ordered to pay over £16,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Jagjit Si...
NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg believes that new resources will make situations more manageable New NVFC resources are meant to help fire and emergency service departments to meet challenges and awful situations which are quite stressful and disturbing at times for the firefighters. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released several new resources to help fire and emergency service departments meet the challenges of a broad range of situations, including the...
Chief Fire Officer, Paul Raymond emphasized on a unified Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire chief praised county farmers, a publican, milk machine manufacturer and an international supplier of medical and rescue equipment, who were the latest employers. Shropshire firefighters would not be able to save people from house fires and rescue victims trapped in wrecked cars without the ever important staff who work “behind the scenes,” warned...
South Cheshire College gets an enhanced fire setup from Chubb Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. An integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions, which in this case includes a fully networke...
Advanced armour system protects soldiers in the battlefield as they guard against explosive devices Active Blast Defence System offers life-saving protection against a number of improvised explosive devices (IED's). Troops in theatre need the best and most advanced armour protection for the job in hand. ABDS Aps. holds the patent for an innovative defence solution, called Active Blast Defence System, which can offer life-saving protection against a number of improvised explos...
London firefighters are demanding change in working hours According to firefighters union, the brigade's management has started issuing letters of dismissal in a bid to force firefighters to accept the new shift patterns. London firefighters could down their tools in the near future following the Fire Brigades Union's (FBU) revelation that members overwhelmingly backed industrial action. The union has issued a notice to London Fire Brigade (LFB) that it will start to b...
GFIMS is an online fire detection system that will help firefighters Global Fire Information Management System (GFIMS) delivers fire data from an imaging sensor aboard NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites to generate daily fire maps and images through a freely accessible Web interface. In the midst of a difficult fire season in many parts of the world, the United Nations' (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization has launched a new online fire detection system that will help firefig...
The London Fire Brigade has run a course for young people coping with autism London Fire Brigade has worked closely with local autistic charities in adapting the LIFE programme for children suffering from autism. Young people with autism are working with London's firefighters to learn about fire safety and boost their confidence. Dagenham and Erith Fire Stations have recently hosted week long specially adapted Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) course for local youngst...
Knight Security System. Inc has provided the best safety and security apparatus to the industry Honeywell's Authorised Dealer Programme for Commercial Security Systems supports small, medium and large commercial and industrial security dealers. Honeywell has selected Knight Security Systems, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The programme will provide design, installation and support services for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based in...
'Fire Prevention Week-2010' is scheduled between October 3-9 Smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by half. Smoke alarms can work as an effective measure in preventing fires which cause major havoc in residential areas if unnoticed. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2010. This year's campaign, Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With, focuses on the importance of smoke alarms in preventing fire deaths, injurie...
FRX Rescue Pumper provides great firefighting power and maximum rescue equipment FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of all sizes. Midwest Fire, a leading fire truck manufacturer, has introduced a fire rescuepumper to their existing line of fire apparatus. Defined by the legendary quality of Midwest Fire, the FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of al...
NFPA Fire and Life Safety Conference is intended to discuss codes and conducts of fire safety industry During the three-day conference, there will be over 50 intensive educational sessions presented by NFPA staff experts and committee members on the latest fire and life safety code related topics. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced they will hold a special fire and life safety focused conference this December. NFPA Fire and Life Safety Conference...
Mobile DRC will open in cities of Alamo and Progreso Disaster survivors are encouraged to register for assistance before visiting the DRCs by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The mobile DRCs will open in Alamo on Thursday, Sept. 16, and in Progreso on Friday...
Fire and rescue teams across UK are facing major budget cuts Commission chairman Michael O'Higgins said it was reassuring that most areas had "robust plans" in place to cope with the loss of staff.The report was based on a study of all 46 England's local fire services. Fire services in England hit by strike action or a flu pandemic would struggle to cope with a major emergency, such as a natural disaster or a terror attack, a spending watchdog has warned.An Audit Commission st...
The Pierce HazMat unit from Oshkosh The September 14-16 conference and exhibition provides real-time, threat-based training for law enforcement, fire service, EMS/Medical, Emergency Nursing, Homeland Security and other disaster response professionals. Oshkosh Corporation , is featuring vehicles from three of its brands Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Defense and Medtec Ambulance at the first ever TAK-Response Conference and Exhibition that opens today in San Jose, Calif....
FEMA administrator Craig Fugate has supported the involvement of private sector in disaster management plans Under Fugate's leadership, FEMA is actively instituting a team approach to emergency management, including not just government, but the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the general public as well. As part of its ongoing efforts to cultivate public-private partnerships at the state and local level, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently la...
Rami Batrawi, IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar's General Manager, commented on the superb performance of the company IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar will be performing the inspection, installation, and repair of fire safety systems in 53 schools and 26 kindergartens throughout Qatar. International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) -Chubb Fire Qatar, a leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, has been awarded one of its largest projects to date from the Supreme Educ...
Congressional staff meets in a Disaster Recovery Centre Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available at the DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. State and federal officials have announced the opening of three Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Blackhawk, Dubuque, and Marion counties on Monday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. Locations: Blackhawk County1407 Independence Ave.Waterloo,...
MaxxForce 7 V-8 engine offers 300 horsepower, 660 lb-ft. torque Navistar is implementing a series of comprehensive sales training “boot camps” to get dealer sales representatives up to speed with the myriad of advantages delivered by International medium-duty trucks. As International brand medium-duty commercial trucks reached in their 20th consecutive year as the market share leader, Navistar is not resting in its efforts to meet and exceed the needs of medium-du...
Number of videos from Bullard TV are present on Youtube which showcase its range of products Bullard TV is home to 31 videos including fire helmet testing & maintenance, thermal imaging uses and respiratory protection product training. Be part of the Bullard TV family on YouTube! Now, you can view Bullard product and promotional videos by visiting the following link. Currently, Bullard TV is home to 31 videos including fire helmet testing and maintenance, thermal im...
Acquistion of General Monitors by MSA will enhance the manufacture and sales of fire safety products MSA announced it has signed an agreement to acquire General Monitors, headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., a leading innovator and developer of advanced flame and gas detection systems. The transaction is valued at $280 million and will be financed with a combination of existing cash balances and incremental borrowing. General Monitors, which employs approximately 225 people...
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