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"BAFE fully endorses the call by the FSF for rapid progress to be made with the implementation of the recommendations from Dame Judith Hackitt’s report. We support the many calls for third party certificated competence to become the recognized measure for building and fire safety providers.” says Stephen Adams, BAFE Chief Executive. Fire Sector Federation Chairman Michael Harper recognizes second Grenfell Tower Fire anniversary calling for “action”. A “refresh and...

Apollo have attended FIREX for over 30 years – this year for the first time Apollo attended in cooperation with its sister Halma companies, Advanced, Argus, FFE, Klaxon and Nimbus. FIREX International is Europe’s only dedicated fire safety event – making it a hub for sharing industry expertise and discussing cutting-edge technology. This year Apollo went big! Their stand spanned over 60m², and combined with its sister Halma companies, they were the largest stand in FIREX...

Coopers Fire are excited to launch the ResQ-Window at Firex this year. The ResQ-Window is a vision panel for fire curtains and can be installed allowing building occupants and first responders to see through the curtain after it has been deployed. To find out more about this innovative product, come and see us on our stand (FX320). Coopers Fire will also be promoting their full range of fire and smoke curtains but particularly the recently launched FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain, the world&r...

As of March 2017, there are a total of 38 fire stations in the city of Detroit, not including the Fire Headquarters. There are 26 Engine Companies, 14 Ladder Companies, 6 Tactical Mobile Squads, a Fireboat, and a Hazardous Material Response Unit as well as 24 Medic Ambulances and several specialized units. These fire stations and companies are organized into 8 battalions, each headed by one Battalion Chief per shift. Improvements made in emergency services Detroit was once a boom town and home...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, releases the revised Scheme Document for their Fire Risk Assessment Scheme (BAFE SP205). Following a thorough review process and a five week public consultation period, BAFE have launched the revised document for Fire Risk Assessment providers. A major point of the review was to maintain the robust certification process whilst acknowledging the large number of sole traders and in-house fire safety teams looking to gain thi...

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services recommends that one should attend one of the many professional public firework displays put on at various locations around the county each 4th of July. If one chooses to use fireworks, be sure to follow the recommendations below by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Only those 18 and older can legally use fireworks in Georgia Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper beca...

10-75 Emergency Vehicles LLC (earlier known as 10-75 Emergency Lighting, LLC), an industry renowned company in the field of manufacturing of emergency vehicles and emergency vehicle products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been selected as the ‘best’ in the emergency vehicle manufacturing industry. ‘World’s Greatest!’ television show As such, the company was recently featured on an episode of the popular television show ‘World’s Greatest!’ Th...

FIREX International 2019 (FIREX 2019) was great success for Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL), as the organization welcomed clients, distribution partners and media at ExCeL London exhibition and convention center, for the duration of the fire safety exhibition. Head of Business Development at Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL), Neil Voce, stated “We got the opportunity to discuss a number of new projects with existing clients and new prospects over...

A new online CPD certified presentation that looks at the benefits of automatic fire sprinklers has been created by the BSA (Business Sprinkler Alliance). The CPD, ‘Property Protection & Business Resilience: Automatic Sprinklers - Background & Benefits’, is a 25-minute long video that provides viewers with an awareness of the beneficial impact that incorporating sprinklers can have and how they can add value to building design. CPD highlights how sprinklers work The CPD ad...

With the support of Morton’s Towing & Recovery and JaegerTech Corp, MFC International successfully conducted a demonstration exercise for the range of Airlift Cushions and Catch Bags in Maryland USA this week. MFC Airlift cushions provide an exceptionally strong and steady lift whilst uniformly distributing pressure, thanks to their large contact area. MFC International Catch Bags are designed to be used in conjunction with Airlift Cushions and Bags during the up-righting of vehicles...

The Viking Corporation, a pioneer in fire and life safety systems, announced that the Minimax Fire Products brand is now part of Viking's Special Hazards line and will be distributed under the Viking name. The expanded line of special hazards products now includes clean agent suppression systems, advanced detection options, and other integrated systems for many fire protection challenges. Clean Agent Suppression “The addition of these leading clean agent suppression and detection systems...

There was clearly demand for the additional training event organized by Finnish Rescue Association (SPEK) and Bronto Skylift Oy in May. Experiences were exchanged, new information was shared and participants got to network with each other. “There has been discussions about the need for this kind of a training course for a long time. At the safety trade fair, we got to talking about how it would be a good idea to share information and network. Bronto Skylift warmed to the idea and they hav...

There was clearly demand for the additional training event organized by Finnish Rescue Association (SPEK) and Bronto Skylift Oy in May. Experiences were exchanged, new information was shared and participants got to network with each other. “There has been discussions about the need for this kind of a training course for a long time. At the safety trade fair, we got to talking about how it would be a good idea to share information and network. Bronto Skylift warmed to the idea and they hav...

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been graded as ‘Good’ in a report published on 20th June by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This is the first report completed by HMICFRS into WMFS since the inspection program recommenced in 2018 after a break of several years, during which time WMFS has seen significant government funding reductions. Safety and rescue report The inspectorate has commented that they are ‘very pl...

Sepura has received recognition from the critical communications industry by winning three awards at the 2019 Critical Communications Awards held at CCW. Sepura won ‘Best Use of Critical Communications in Vertical Markets’ for their installation of STP8X radios and applications at Shell’s refinery plant in Singapore. Awards won by Sepura at CCW2019 In addition, Sepura was recognized for their implementation of a full site communications system at Heathrow Airport walking awa...

Crews were called to Earle House in Winchester around 10pm to reports of a fire in a bin store area. Two crews from Winchester and one from Eastleigh attended the incident. Fire chiefs say the sprinkler system was set off, helping to keep the fire under control until their arrival. Crews then managed to extinguish the fire. They believe the fire may have been started from a discarded cigarette butt or another lit item, such as a candle, which had not been put out properly.

In exactly one year, the INTERSCHUTZ 2020 starts with the slogan ‘Ready for the Future’. The trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security will take place in Hanover from June 15 to 20, 2020. Personal protective equipment Exhibitors from all over the world will present their products and services which range from equipment for technical assistance and disaster control to equipment of fire stations, fire protection, extinguishing technology, vehicles...

INTERSCHUTZ 2020 starts soon under the motto "Future location". The world's pioneer trade fair for fire brigade, rescue, civil protection and security takes place from 15 to 20 June 2020 in Hanover. Exhibitors from all over the world present their products and services, ranging from equipment for technical assistance and civil protection, to the equipment of fire stations, fire protection, extinguishing technology, vehicles and vehicle equipment, information and organization technology, medical...

The International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA), a 501(c)6 non-profit trade group body, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, is seeking a full-time Managing Director to lead the organization forward. IFSA search committee The IFSA has set up a search committee, which has been charged with the responsibility of recommending final candidates to the organization’s Board of Governors. The ideal candidate for the profile of full-time Managing Director will enjoy many perks, such...

ISSEE takes every aspect of security seriously and, with so much of operations and business now taking place online, cyber-crime is an ever-growing concern for companies across the globe. The recent addition of the Cyber Essentials certification is the latest measure that ISSEE has taken to protect the data security of its clients and employees. Cyber Essentials certification The Cyber Essentials certification, run by the National Cyber Security Centre, is an initiative produced with collabor...

FDIC International 2019 was one of the most exciting shows in recent years, thanks to the debut of the HURST Jaws of Life’s eDRAULIC watertight extrication tool (EWXT) line, the industry’s first battery-powered watertight rescue tool. HURST Jaws of Life had a great time demonstrating the S 788EWXT and SP 555EWXT, with the tools submerged in 75-gallon water tanks, at the company’s booth at FDIC International 2019 exhibition. Fast-forward just a few weeks and the tools were stil...

ISSEE is proud to declare its commitment to the corporate sustainability initiative, the UN Global Compact. This initiative encourages companies to consider the impact their operations have on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and calls on them to take action that will have a positive impact on society. By actively making the commitment to working with sustainability in mind, businesses can be part of a culture that takes shared responsibility for achieving a better world....

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) was formed in late 2018 with the aim to reduce market fragmentation and friction across the physical and cloud-based security markets. Founding members of the Open Security & Safety Alliance include Bosch Building Technologies, Hanwha Techwin, Milestone Systems, Pelco, and VIVOTEK Inc. These technology solutions and security companies recognize the need to align, collaborate and gather others, in order to progress and truly capitalize on the potent...

Amerex develops and builds its products at a state-of-the-art production facility in Trussville, Alabama, with commitment to the highest standards of quality, service, innovation and value, ensuring every aspect of their business lives up to them. Driven by that commitment to delivering the best for their customers, they are proud to announce the addition of the STRIKE Electronic Control System (ECS) to their KP™ Restaurant Fire Suppression System. STRIKE has completed UL testing and is n...

Low-expansion foam generators operate with a pre–mix feed. The foam nozzle converts the supply pressure into speed with the air suction function, which vigorously agitates to produce the foam sprayed from a distance. Low-expansion foam generators The foam nozzles are available in two versions, a self-suction version of the emulsifier, which involves transporting the emulsifier can with the nozzle, and the non-self-suction version where the premixing is carried out using a proportioner ge...

Following the recent acquisition of Norwegian lifeboat builder, Norsafe by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, the two companies are joining forces at Nor-Shipping 2019 to showcase their complete safety solution.  For decades, the name “Norsafe” has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative lifeboat design and craftsmanship. Acknowledging this legacy as well as looking forward to a new and exciting future as part of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, all of Norsafe’s boat and da...

As a pioneer producer of commercial and industrial fire extinguishers and fire suppression products, each work day is filled with activity at Trussville’s Amerex Corporation. Thousands of Amerex products are produced and shipped to customers throughout the US and the around the world. But regardless of production levels, team member safety is always the top priority at Amerex. As a result, Amerex recently surpassed a milestone measured by many manufacturing companies. No Amerex team membe...

When the warmer weather arrives, the first thing most of us get excited about is a BBQ. The longer days, lighter evenings, and summer holidays mean it’s the perfect time to get the BBQ sizzling. If one wants to prevent the event of a fire, it is important to take extra care when cooking with a BBQ One can have a BBQ almost anywhere these days now, maybe at home with the family or maybe a disposable BBQ on the beach with friends. No matter where it is enjoyed the most, behind the sausages...

As a 24/7 service provider of fire protection and life safety systems, International Fire Protection genuinely cares about the life safety of the people in the local communities. They take corporate social responsibility seriously by actively partnering with municipal fire departments to host fire safety demonstrations. Working With Local Fire Departments International Fire Protection has a location in Ridgeland, Mississippi that provides fire protection services to customers in the surroundi...

Coventry’s new community fire station will be officially opened this weekend – and it’s throwing open its doors to the public! Following an opening ceremony for invited guests, the Radford Road site will be staging a road safety awareness day from 12 noon until 4 pm on Sunday (2 June), to coincide with the city’s two-day MotoFest. Visitors will be able to tour the new fire station and watch firefighters giving demonstrations of how they rescue people from car crashes and...