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As part of the business development plans for Europe, Detector Testers recently signed up to exhibit at FireSafety and Security 2023 event, which takes place in April 2023, in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. FireSafety and Security event 2023 Billed as the pioneering event for fire and security in the Netherlands, the event promises a mix of product solutions, knowledge sharing, and networking with a wider range of companies exhibiting and visitors including installers, alarm centers, consultants,...

The National Fire Chief Council’s (NFCC) Community Risk Program (CRP) is developing standardized tools to support UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) in their community risk management planning. To date, the program has worked with the Fire Standards Board to produce a fire standard for Community Risk Management and has delivered several pieces of guidance and tools that are being utilized by UK fire and rescue services. Independent review of community risk management The tools produced...

At LogiMAT 2023 event, taking place from April 25 to 27, 2023, in Stuttgart, the WAGNER Group GmbH will be showing its latest fire protection technologies for intralogistics in Hall 7 at Stand C15. To do so, it will focus on various fields of application that have special requirements for fire protection: compact container storage, deep-freeze storage, and - a highly topical issue - storage of lithium-ion batteries. need for fire protection Steffen Springer, Managing Director of WAGNER Group...

GearGrid’s turnout gear locker started it all. Today, GearGrid has defined innovation by expanding its product offerings based on feedback and insights from fire departments and rescue personnel nationwide and abroad. In early 1997, GearGrid co-owner and volunteer firefighter, Mike Boyer, designed a durable and well-ventilated storage system for the proper storage of his fire department’s personal protective equipment (PPE). After conducting a market analysis for firefighting s...

FirePro participated in the 19th Annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference, Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2023, in Berlin, Germany, which was held on the 1st and 2nd of March, 2023. Building on several years of success, Fire Protection of Rolling Stock - FPRS, Arena International’s first on-site event in Germany for 2023, brought together 35 exhibitors and distinguished speakers from the industry globally, over the course of 2 days. Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2023 Fire...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) will be joining fire services across the United Kingdom (UK) to celebrate and recognize the incredible work women across fire and rescue services carry out every day. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity, promoting a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. NFCC supports fire services to be inclusive The National Fire Chiefs Council want to see more women and people from d...

Over a fourteen-year career, Laura Boocock, 39, has progressed through the ranks to the position of Calderdale District Commander, which means she currently holds the highest rank ever as a female firefighter at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS). Despite women being more than half the population, only eight out of 100 firefighters nationally are women, with similar statistics within WYFRS. Using International Women’s Day (Wednesday) as a platform, Laura is urging women to com...

A South Yorkshire recruitment campaign aims to change perceptions of women in the fire service. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s ‘A Firefighter Is A Firefighter’ campaign includes a new hard-hitting video, which highlights the fact that all firefighters meet the same standards and do the same job regardless of their gender. Campaign to inspire women At the same time, the service will be publishing a fresh episode of its official podcast, Shout, featuring women from across...

It's a record: for the first time, a total of 14 teams will compete in the European Robotics Hackathon (EnRicH) from 12 to 16 June 2023-more than ever before. On the site of the nuclear power plant Zwentendorf near Vienna, which never went into operation, participants from Austria and Germany, but also from Poland, Finland and even Canada, will test the current state of their robotic systems. They all face the challenging scenarios developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Inform...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to have won the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Skills Development Award for its training offering. The Award, which was presented at an Awards dinner at the Brewery in London on 23 February, recognizes the ASFP’s drive to improve its effectiveness and raise competency levels in passive fire protection. Competency Pathway The ASFP has developed a series of passive fire protection training courses, across mu...

The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Health, Safety, and Survival Section have announced the launch of a new Virtual Training Series designed to reduce preventable injuries and deaths in the fire service. These trainings cover a wide range of fire service topics, including assembling a peer support team, cardiac health awareness and the benefits of early detection, the impacts of bullying on members’ health and wellness, and how to choose the right occupational healthcare p...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is offering a new Hazmat Train-The-Trainer program: Partners in Training (PIT) Crew. This project will help first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their communities on hazmat safety and response. NVFC’s Hazmat train-the-trainer program The NVFC will provide 15 in-person tra...

Honeywell, a pioneer in fire and life safety, launched the first fire alarm system with UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way fire and life safety systems are installed, tested, and maintained. The Notifier Inspire™ fire alarm system with self-test detectors is designed to help create a safer building environment by increasing facility managers' awareness of system needs while equipping service providers with digital self-testing tools...

The ASFP is saddened to hear of the passing of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) Managing Director (MD), Jon O’Neill.  Jon was and continues to be one of the original advocates of improving fire safety standards within design, construction, and occupation. ASFP team and members  Jon O’Neill was single-minded in creating an environment that endeavored to lower the frequency of major fire events and associated casualty numbers. He continued to lobby those in positions...

Intertek, a globally renowned Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will join fellow corrosion and coatings industry companies from March 19 to March 23, 2023, at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado, United States of America (USA). The negative effects of corrosion on materials and equipment are significant, causing not only production delays and costly repairs, but also extreme safety and environmental impa...

Broadcaster and safety campaigner - Nick Ross CBE has been announced as the new Independent Chair of Trustees for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). With a long-standing background in public health and community safety, as well as a celebrated career in journalism, including as presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch program, Nick will take up the role of independent chair for NFCC from April. NFCC - professional voice of UK fire and rescue services The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFC...

Residents in Rossington, Stocksbridge, Askern, Penistone, Dearne, and Birley are being challenged to step up and join their local fire crew, as the county’s fire service launches another on-call firefighter recruitment drive. New vacancies have arisen at the stations in each of these areas with more staff needed to keep the fire engines’ wheels turning and respond to fires, floods, road traffic collisions, and other emergency incidents. Fire officers say there has never been a bette...

Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels that delivers a highly secure means of controlling access to the engineering software and access to Kentec’s technical support. Loop Explorer 2 LE-2 supersedes the LE-1 and will be used to commission all Kentec’s analog, addressable control panels, providing one sof...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, is calling for fire escape hoods to become part of any fire safety plan where evacuation takes more than a couple of minutes – including educational facilities, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings. Fire escape hoods are designed to provide wearers with crucial minutes of protection from fire-related vapors, particles and gases, including carbon-monoxide. Dräger’s PARAT smoke hood range provide wearers...

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers is this week attending the Annual SafeZone EMEA Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK. The award-winning event connects business pioneers with experts like Chubb, to share innovation, best practices and how they operate with SafeZone solutions.  Chubb has partnered with CriticalArc on the SafeZone application since 2021. Forming part of Chubb visiON+ offering of connect safety services, SafeZone powered by Chubb combines...

This month sees a change of leadership at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Current ASFP CEO - Steve Davies is stepping down to take up a new challenge with Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd, a division of Indutrade. The ASFP’s Business Manager - Mike Ward will be taking over as its new Managing Director. Steve Davies is moving on having led the Association through a period of huge development and growth over the last two years, putting down strong foundations for the...

Taking the time to investigate and evaluate the options for turnout gear lockers is an important step in the purchasing process. Not all locker systems are created equal, nor with the same attention to detail. Turnout Gear Locker The Industry Standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) storage was created in 1998 with the introduction of the GearGrid Turnout Gear Locker. Since then, other look-a-like products have come and gone. When the facts, features, and benefits are reviewed, it bec...

Has the fire department been dealing with tangled and twisted hoses? There is a solution to that problem! GearGrid’s Hose Tamer Mobile Cart will allow transporting of the hose easily and successfully without it becoming tangled. The Mobile Cart protects the hose while also enhancing the maintenance and lifetime of department hoses. Hose Tamer Mobile Cart The Hose Tamer Mobile Cart is constructed of heavy-duty steel wire that the user can count on maximum durability. The Hose Tamer provi...

GearGrid’s Automotive Organizational Cart is the most effective way to keep items organized and accessible all in one central location. Being constructed of heavy-duty materials, this cart will ensure unlimited placement flexibility. In addition, the cart will ensure security through its complete locking capabilities. accessories GearGrid also offers accessories that will help meet storage needs. With the shelves being adjustable, users can move them to store whatever they may need...

GEARGRID’s Nightstand is the ideal decoration piece for the fire station dorm room. Being very convenient, this nightstand offers two USB ports and one standard outlet. Having these electrical connections makes for an extremely useful nightstand where users can charge phones or place a lamp.  In addition, an adjustable wire shelf is offered which is beneficial for the fire department's needs and makes for accessible storage. stability and durability The new and sturdy nightstand is...

Madrid Fire Department has selected Allison-equipped Renault Trucks vehicles as part of a fleet renewal process. The order for 13 vehicles includes seven light urban fire trucks, two automatic aerial ladder trucks, and four heavy-duty wildland fire trucks, all equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions.   seven light urban fire trucks The seven light urban fire trucks, with Iturri bodywork mounted on the D 2.1 240.12 4x2 FPTL chassis, are fitted with Allison 2000TM Series transm...

GEARGRID is excited to announce they are offering a 24” Wide by 24” Deep locker. Until recently, GEARGRID has only offered lockers with a standard 20” depth. After listening to customers’ needs for larger lockers to store more personal protective equipment (PPE), GEARGRID responded with a new locker size. The 24” x 24” locker is based on GEARGRID’s patented design, which promotes air movement to minimize odor build-up and allow damp items to dry faster....

The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the demands of firefighters, the unit makes the perfect addition to any fire station. innovative solution The innovative solution allows the hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick, convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. The system is ideal f...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced authorized dealer - Allegiance Fire and Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC, has earned the distinguished Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2022. The award recognizes a dealership’s outstanding customer service, the impact it has made on in the fire service community, and growth as a company over the past year. In addition to the award, Allegiance is celebrating the near completion of a sig...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™ fire apparatus brands, announces the expansion and US$ 1.5 million renovation of its Ephrata, PA facility to allow for the increased manufacturing of aerial apparatus, including tractor drawn aerials (TDAs). The expansion is expected to more than triple the production of TDAs, and nearly double the...