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In what is an obvious statement, the world changed forever upon the discovery and implementation of electricity. Whether or not the tale of Benjamin Franklin being the true discoverer of electricity with a kite is completely accurate does not matter, but what does is the fact that electric innovations have routinely revolutionized every industry, including the automotive and firefighting industries.  conventional ICE For decades, conventional internal combustion engines were, and still a...

Residents across the county will soon be seeing brand new fire engines responding to emergencies as they are rolled out to stations. The first two fire engines, of the seven being introduced, have been rolled out to crews at St Neots and Dogsthorpe fire stations, where they are already in use. Over the coming weeks, the remaining five will be delivered to crews at Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Stanground and Wisbech. Electrical operational equipment Each fire engine is a Scania 280 carrying an...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has announced that teams from UK fire and rescue services have been deployed to the Republic of Türkiye, in order to assist with search and rescue operations, following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) team is made up of firefighters and staff from 14 fire and rescue services. It has deployed through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. International Search and Rescue team deployed to Türkiye...

Following the publication of the annual State of Fire report, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has responded to its findings. Published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), it looks at the fire and rescue service’s effectiveness, efficiency and how they focus on their staff. In the report, HMICFRS’ Chief Inspector - Andy Cooke said: “I am continually struck by the dedication of firefighters and other staff, and I...

Ziegler Feuerwehrgerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mühlau, Saxony, Germany, manufactured four TLF forest firefighting vehicles for the State of Thuringia, in Germany. In the course of the year, the delivery of three additionally commissioned vehicles of the same type will also take place. TLF forest firefighting vehicles Overview of orders placed to date by the State of Thuringia within ZIEGLER Group: 2016: 8 firefighting vehicles LF 20 KatS on MAN chassis 2017: 7 firefi...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced Ghana Airports Company Limited has taken delivery of two Oshkosh® Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the region’s largest airfields, including Kumasi International Airport and Tamale International Airport, which serve over 600,000 travelers annually. Adding to a full Oshkosh Airport Products fleet,...

Attacks on firefighters are at their highest since records began – and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) saw the worst attacks it has ever seen over the weekend. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wants to see stronger sentences handed down by the courts – where restorative justice has not worked. According to the latest Home Office figures, almost one thousand firefighters were attacked while attending incidents. Rise in number of attacks on firefighters To s...

A vehicle’s suspension may often be overlooked or undervalued by the typical car shopper. But to those in the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) industry, the suspension of a firefighting vehicle is a critical component that should be closely evaluated based on a fire department’s needs. TAK-4® independent suspension The patented Oshkosh® TAK-4® independent suspension is engineered as a standard feature on the Oshkosh Striker® ARFF. This technology increases t...

The application period is now open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which provides funding to fire and EMS departments for necessities, such as gear, equipment, vehicles, and training. Find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the application workshop schedule, and other tools to help with the grant application on the AFG web site. Interested individuals can also take the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to get tips for...

A new year brings new challenges, and for the Star Lake Fire District (SLFD), they’ll meet those challenges head-on with its recently delivered Toyne Pumper. Rigged out with top-tier firefighting and emergency response hardware, SLFD’s Toyne Tailored Apparatus is ready to take the call. Established in 1929, this fire district has served the Star Lake community for 94 years. Located in New York’s Adirondack Mountains in St. Lawrence County, SLFD responds to a wide variety of fi...

People who have bought e-bikes and e-scooters as Christmas gifts are being warned of the dangers following several fires across the UK and in West Yorkshire. The blazes are believed to have started in homes where the device is being charged and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging owners to take extra care. lithium battery concerns In December a fire at a home in Luxor View, Harehills in Leeds turned out to be caused by a lithium battery from an e-bike that had been...

Lights are essential tools for firefighters during structure fire suppression and rescue. They are necessary for situational awareness, illuminating the exterior pathways and structure entries, reading smoke, and searching for potential victims. Common lights used in the foreground are portable scene lights, helmet lights, right-angle (or 90-degree) lights, and more recently, drone lights. In this article, FoxFury look at different types of lights and how they can be used for structural firefig...

With an order value of EUR 8 million, the FDC (Fire Brigades Dispatch Center) project in Vietnam is the biggest fire brigade project the Vienna-based high-tech company has worked on so far. Within the framework of an economic mission in Vietnam, Alois Stöger, Austrian Federal Minister for Transport, Innovation, and Technology, took part in the official inauguration of the fire brigade central in Hanoi. The event leads over into the project’s second phase, where further dispatch cent...

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...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Elizabeth Fire Department in New Jersey, USA has placed an order for seven custom Pierce fire apparatus, including two Arrow XT™ pumpers, a 100’ Heavy-Duty Rear Mount Aerial Ladder, two Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescues, a Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue tactical response unit, and a Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue special operations vehicle. The new fire apparatus purchase was conducted through Pierce dealer, Fire &...

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have become the first fire service in the country to move to a fleet of electric emergency response cars. Following the end of the lease period on the previous emergency response cars operated by the service, the decision has been made to move to hybrid electric vehicles. The vehicles allow incident commanders to travel swiftly to take command of, or offer support to, ongoing incidents. plug-in hybrid electric vehicles Forty-five Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid e...

Get in the holiday spirit by coming out to enjoy the Island Equipment Owners Association Truck Light Parade.  Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022. Location: The Truck Light Parade starts in Victoria at the Breakwater District at 5:40 p.m. and finishes in Langford at 8:30 p.m.  Event details: The Truck Light Parade will travel from James Bay to Langford, bringing Christmas cheer and collecting food bank donations along the way. Learn more and donate to a local food bank onli...

The NHS Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Mid-Point Event, celebrated last week on November 17, offered a unique platform for KTP Associates, Program Partners, and Senior Health Authorities to meet in person and learn about the development of the KTP projects over the past nine months. UKAS was represented at this event by Accreditation Director, Lorraine Turner; Accreditation Specialist, Alyson Bryant; Head of Development, Dave Compton; and Senior Assessment Manager, Martin Stearn. NHS KTP...

At approximately 2:30 pm, CFS was alerted to reports of a truck fire on the Eyre Highway, Kimba, in the Australian state's North West. Upon arrival, CFS crews found the cabin of the truck fully alight. The truck, transporting a hydraulic drill was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $100,000. No one was injured and the cause is yet to be determined.

Just after 1:00 pm in the afternoon, CFS were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km north-west of Mount Gambier. Fire under control Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene in the morning.

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a HLF 20 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Osterburg, based in Germany. Technical data of the HLF 20 vehicle: DIN: 14530-27 Wheelbase: 4,250 mm Engine power: 290 HP permissible weight: 16,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 8,600 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 2,000 liters Special features of the HLF 20 vehicle: ALPAS®...

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a TLF 3000 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Haiterbach, based in Haiterbach, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany. Technical data of the Ziegler TLF 3000 vehicle include: DIN: 14530-22 Wheelbase: 3,610 mm Engine power: 299 HP permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,500 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Original Mercedes-Benz / 1+2 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Wat...

On 16.11.2022, Ziegler delivered an LF 10 KatS to the fire department of Malsfeld - Ostheim.  Technical data of the vehicle DIN: 14530-5 Wheelbase: 3,860 mm Engine power: 272 HP Max. permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,300 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin/crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 1,200 l Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation.  Rearview camera. Hygiene Board PUSH.&nb...

CFS crews from the Halidon and Galga brigades have responded to a hay shed fire at Copeville. 2 trucks attended the incident but unfortunately the shed was unable to be saved with losses estimated at $230,000. Separately and closely monitored Firefighters have now left the scene but remain on standby as the land owner continues extinguishing the fire. CFS encourages farmers to take care in storing and monitoring the moisture of hay this season. Just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haysta...

CFS brigades from the Heysen group are attending a structure fire at the butcher shop and adjoining residential property on Mawson Road Meadows. 6 trucks and approximately 20 firefighters have contained the fire to the ceiling, stopping it from spreading to the rest of the building and home.  Fortunately, the occupant was safely able to evacuate the property, with SA Ambulance Paramedics treating them for shock. Losses are estimated at $200,000 and fire causes investigators have been conta...

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...

At 12h 24 AM on Saturday morning, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were altered to a structure fire at the Struan Research Center, 16 kilometers south of Naracoorte, South Australia. Approximately 30 SACFS firefighters responded in 7 fire trucks and 2 specialized HazMat response vehicles. Fire crews found the research center and laboratories engulfed in flames upon arrival. Cause and damage from fire Unfortunately, the fire caused the ceiling of the structure to collapse and ultimately caused mor...

At 12:24 am on Saturday morning, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were altered to a structure fire at the Struan Research Centre, 16 kilometers south of Naracoorte, South Australia. Approximately 30 SACFS firefighters responded in 7 fire trucks and 2 specialized HazMat response vehicles. Fire crews found the research center and laboratories engulfed in flames upon arrival. cause of the fire and damage Unfortunately, the fire caused the ceiling of the structure to collapse and ultimately caused in...