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Recruitment and retention are vital elements for the success of any volunteer fire or emergency medical services (EMS) department. Volunteer departments play a critical role in safeguarding communities, but without enough dedicated volunteers, these departments struggle to fulfill their mission. Volunteer fire and EMS departments across the country are struggling to attract and retain qualified members. Recognizing this challenge, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the Nat...
Volunteer firefighters who are NVFC members have until June 30 to enter to win a free MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. The helmet has a jet-style design that reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable. Learn more and enter. This is the second of three opportunities to win a Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2023. MSA Safety and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working tog...
In its application for the award as one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, WAGNER Group GmbH was able to convince the scientific jury with its above-average innovative capacity, especially in the category 'Innovation-promoting top management'. The company was honored for its innovative strength with the TOP100 Award at the festive prize-giving ceremony in Augsburg on June 23. The award was presented by Ranga Yogeshwar - a renowned German science journalist who is the...
The City of Vienna - Fire Department and Civil Protection has received two state-of-the-art electric firefighting vehicles. Vienna’s City Councilor for Fire Services - Peter Hanke, Fire Director - Mario Rauch and Chief Sales Officer of Rosenbauer International AG - Andreas Zeller presented the new basic firefighting vehicles (BLF) for the first time at the Landstrasse fire station. Almost 120 years ago to the day, the Vienna Professional Fire Department put its first electric fire truck i...
Honeywell has announced that it has joined forces with a group of pioneering industry partners to help deliver more detailed contextual information about commercial fire emergencies to first responders. In a fire emergency response, firefighters are typically only given a simple building address, before they arrive on site. By sharing data from either the fire communicator radio at the building or from a monitoring station, this group will provide first responders with access to the important i...
Rosenbauer launches two new protective boots, the BOROS B2 and the BOROS B3 Cross. These new boots complement the existing boot range in the mid-price segment and are certified according to EN 15090 F2A HI3 CI AN SRC. The dynamic cut and the ergonomic construction guarantee a very high wearing comfort. Thanks to four different entry and release systems, BOROS firefighting boots can always be optimally adapted to the operating conditions, the individual needs and anatomical conditions (foot, ank...
Ambulance crews are using virtual reality (VR) headsets to immerse themselves in traumatic situations such as domestic violence to better prepare them for real-life situations where vulnerable people are in need of help. London Ambulance Service (LAS) has developed training using headsets that are loaded with true-to-life scenarios to help clinicians understand the impact of various types of abuse and trauma on the physical and mental well-being of vulnerable adults and...
Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...
Chubb, one of the renowned providers of fire safety and security solutions, has announced the successful integration of ownership and operational responsibilities of Vipond Fire Protection Ltd to Chubb Fire and Security Ltd in the UK. Like Chubb, Vipond is part of the APi Group, and this merger enhances Chubb’s capabilities in fire protection, detection, and suppression and solidifies its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety and fire protection services across the UK. Author...
The figure has been revealed as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gets ready to change the way it responds to unwanted fire alarm signals. From 1 July, 2023, an alarm activation will require those with fire safety responsibility, known as dutyholders, to investigate the cause of an alarm and only call 999 once a fire has been confirmed. This approach is already embedded across several other UK fire and rescue services, who require a confirmed fire before they send fire appliances. Cu...
Edwards, a pioneer in fire alarm, mass notification, and hazard warning systems, has announced the launch of Edwards ConnectedSafety+, a new SaaS life-cycle solution that optimizes the management of commercial fire installations. This next-generation system includes predictive maintenance insights, real-time event notifications, intelligent reporting, and a multi-site dashboard that enables managers to view all locations at once remotely or on-site. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporat...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published three new Advisory Notes and updated another. The documents cover a range of topics related to fire-stopping, penetration seals, and smoke seals. new Advisory Notes Advisory Note (AN) 13 covers the testing of partial penetrations, for example, socket boxes, which are installed into drywall systems. Firestopping products are made to help maintain the performance of a wall where such electrical boxes have been added. A CEN stan...
Albert Ziegler GmbH has manufactured a total of six HLF 10 vehicles for the State Fire Brigade School in Bruchsal, Germany. On May 31st, 2023, the first 3 vehicles were accepted and handed over. The other three vehicles were taken over on June 13th, 2023. Together, with the recently delivered RW, the State Fire Brigade School in Baden-Württemberg now has 7 new ZIEGLER vehicles in use for basic and advanced training. New ZIEGLER vehicles for State Fire Brigade School The design and the op...
Strengthening its work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), wireless solutions provider, Ramtech, has reported ongoing success in collaboration with Liberty Fire and Safety, its exclusive distribution partner in GCC countries. This follows the successful installing of its Wireless Fire and Evacuation System (WES), as part of a $2.5 billion mixed-use development in Dubai. EN54-25 compliant WES solution The EN54-25 compliant WES solution has been specified within several projects at the eig...
Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of David Hawkins as the Regional Sales Manager - Industrial. In his new role, David Hawkins will be responsible for business development in the United States of America (USA), except for the states of New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi. Extensive industry experience David Hawkins has a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Belhaven University and brings over 24 years o...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire on the 7 June. Clive Miles of CLM Fireproofing became the Chair, taking over from Chris Miles who stood down following the completion of his two-year term. Sharon McClure of Avesta Scotland was proud to be elected as the ASFP’s first female Vice Chair. Clive's experience Having founded CLM 30 years ago, Clive brings extensive expe...
Six years on from the Grenfell Tower fire and there is still so much to be said. It is hard to believe just how many things went wrong. Not only on the night of the fire, but the decades before, and the time that followed. The misconduct in practice and errors of judgment from all parties turned what should have been a ‘normal flat fire’ into one of the deadliest modern-day residential fires this country has seen. After closely following the Grenfell Tower public inquiry, one theme...
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the April 2018 explosion and fire at the Husky Superior Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin. The incident injured 36 workers, caused roughly $550 million in damage to the facility, and released 39,000 pounds of flammable hydrocarbon vapor into the air. Over 2,500 residents of the City of Superior were evacuated from their homes, and the City of Duluth, Minnesota, issued a shelter-in-p...
A father whose ex-wife died from a heart attack at the age of just 43 is campaigning for every business to provide a defibrillator. David Lund, who is the Fire Systems Training Manager at Chubb Fire & Security UK&I, is petitioning the government to make it law that businesses giving members of the public access to their premises must supply, maintain and make available automated external defibrillators (AEDs). making life-saving equipment available Chubb is backing David’s petit...
Firefighters have been praised after battling a blaze at a Grade II listed building as dramatic drone footage is released showing the scale of the devastating damage. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) confirmed on Thursday (June 8) that their Fire Control received a call about a fire at Henderson Old Hall on Etherstone Avenue in Newcastle, United Kingdom (UK) at 2.15 pm. Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) Emergency services have said that they have not received reports that anyone is...
For companies as well as for insurers, hazardous goods storage is often a "hot" matter in double literal meaning it comes to fire protection, which must be considered individually in each case. VdS-tested solution At the international trade fair FeuerTrutz in Nuremberg from June 21 to 22, 2023, WAGNER Group GmbH will present a specific, VdS-tested solution for a high-bay warehouse of KETTLER Alu- Rad GmbH. Other trade fair highlights at booth 317 in hall 4A include the OxyReduct® cabin, i...
Safety has been such a common yet underestimated word throughout generations, with the urge to take on risks and give ourselves a boost of adrenaline, individuals leave behind the basic necessity that can keep them going for the long run. Even with so many signs & announcements on safety and security everywhere, individuals tend to take safety for granted. National Safety Day India observes National Safety Day on March 4 every year. This day is set aside to raise awareness of the value of...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published three new Advisory Notes and updated another. The documents cover a range of topics related to fire-stopping, penetration seals, and smoke seals. Advisory Note (AN) 13 Advisory Note (AN) 13 covers the testing of partial penetrations, for example, socket boxes, which are installed into drywall systems. Firestopping products are made to help maintain the performance of a wall where such electrical boxes have been a...
Residents and business owners are being encouraged to give their views to help shape Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s plan for the next five years. The Service is looking ahead and starting to draft its plan, known as the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which covers its key focus areas until 2029. The plan will identify the fire and rescue related risks in the county and how the Service will mitigate them, as well as the opportunities that exist to continue improving its se...
Coopers Fire is proud to announce that they have achieved FIA approval for CPD material for active curtain barriers. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plays a vital role within the fire safety industry, keeping industry professionals updated with the latest knowledge and advancements. Coopers Fire recently received approval from the Fire Industry Association (FIA) for their CPD material. This achievement reinforces Coopers Fire’s commitment to educating fire safety professionals a...
Specialist fire detection products supplier - Securiton has revamped its popular series of free design guides. The Swiss company’s series is aimed at helping consultants and installers design fire detection in difficult and complicated environments, and now numbers around 30 titles. Each covers a specific industry or application area. Markus Mueller, Director of Vertical Application Management at Securiton, said the new look guides would now include more color pictures and diagrams, as we...
ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and guarding services in the U.S., has launched the redesign, rebrand and user experience transformation of its customer engagement platform to Everon (formerly eSuite). The development of the modernized Everon platform was driven by years of direct customer feedback to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly experience that boasts a host of new features, system efficiencies, mobile...
Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired Ballou Fire Systems, LLC, a Houston-based integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic life safety, security, and communications systems. The acquisition brings an expert team to Convergint, expanding the company’s capabilities in the Houston and South-Central region and bolstering its service offerings with a focus on the healthcare, education, and commercial markets. Cultural...
As part of their commitment to measuring their impact on society and the environment, DetectorTesters (DT) have recently taken the first steps in developing their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy. At the start of the year, Aliola Balla was appointed to the role of ESG Manager and since that time, has made rapid progress in identifying the issues that need to be focused on and bringing members of the team together, in order to understand the actions they need to take. ESG (En...
Dyne Technologies dba Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to announce its acquisition of the Dropmaster™ product line. The manufacturing, distribution, and repair of this product will now be conducted at a newly constructed facility just outside of St. Paul, Minnesota. Dyne will carry on the mission started by Gecco Inc. offering fire protection contractors a way to safely and economically remove the trapped water and odor from fire sprinkler systems. Dyne acquires Dropmaster™ pro...
