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The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...

Seek Thermal, the globally renowned supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, introduces Seek AttackPRO™ – the new decision-making weapon of choice for captains and commanding officers. AttackPRO AttackPRO combines a high-resolution 320 x 240 thermal sensor with enhanced clarity and detailed colorization in a robust, heat-resistant housing. Additionally, a truck charging dock will be available as an accessory for $599. assessment situations AttackPRO eliminates t...

C-TEC is exhibiting again at Firex International. Taking place at London’s ExCeL on 17-19 May, Firex is Europe’s biggest fire safety event and the place to be if the user is a specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, contractor, property developer or housing professional. C-TEC will be exhibiting a host of innovative solutions designed to enhance fire safety in high-rise buildings on Stand FI2010 including EVAC-ALERT, a new BS 8629 evacuation alert system, Hush, a revolutionary...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it offers the products and services, backed by rigorous standards outlined by the UK’s national fire safety organization, the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Sprinkler systems guide The FPA published a guide for sprinkler owners and specialist sprinkler maintenance contractors to inspect; service; test and maintain sprinkler systems to meet the required standards. The UK fire suppre...

CMC announced that the company is excited to showcase their latest rescue products at FDIC International 2022 (FDIC 2022) exhibition. Visitors will be able to demo the CMC CLUTCH by Harken Industrial, the comfortable and customizable ATOM Harnesses, the innovative LEVR Escape System, featuring the Flash.G and Flash.2 Escape Anchors, the new SL Anchor Straps, and much more! CLUTCH by Harken Industrial The CLUTCH is the latest evolution in rope hardware that enables the technical rope professio...

A Yorkshire property company has been fined £20,000 for failing to carry out safety and fire safety improvement works on a property in Kirkburn, Driffield after ignoring requests to do so by housing officers. GAP Properties (Yorkshire) Ltd, which is based in Doncaster, was represented at Beverley Magistrates Court by director George Plant, who pleaded guilty on its behalf to two counts of failing to comply with improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004. East Riding of Yorkshi...

Howe & Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announces that it will participate in FDIC International 2022 with its Thermite® firefighting robot family and the brand-new SWAT-BOT™, mobile ballistic shield all-terrain robot. The company will be located in booth 5061 at the conference, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 25-30. Providing fire suppression Howe & Howe’s Thermite family of firefighting robots,...

“In a challenging global environment, 3M delivered a strong start to 2022 with solid growth, operating margins, and robust cash generation,” said Mike Roman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at 3M, adding “In response to feedback from our shareholders and to provide additional clarity on the strength of our underlying business performance, starting in the first quarter, we are reporting adjusted earnings to exclude costs for significant litigation.” He adds...

Fire brigades, disaster relief workers and rescue services are facing challenges that did not previously exist in this range. This is because the number of operations and the severity of events are increasing, including severe weather disasters, vegetation fires, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the refugee crisis. These are just a few examples. The main theme of INTERSCHUTZ 2022, ‘Teams, tactics, technology – protection and rescue networked’, sums it up. The world&rsqu...

NIST released the WUI Structure/Parcel/Community Fire Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) to provide guidance for homeowners and communities to protect themselves from wildfires. Integrating the latest post-fire field observations and fire science research, this report defines dozens of clear, measurable and cost-effective protective actions homeowners can take to defend their homes. Most vulnerable components Wildfires can spread through a community very quickly, especially one with dense h...

NIST released the WUI Structure/Parcel/Community Fire Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) PDF to provide guidance for homeowners and communities to protect themselves from wildfires. Integrating the latest post-fire field observations and fire science research, this report defines dozens of clear, measurable, and cost-effective protective actions homeowners can take to defend their homes. Wildfires can spread through a community very quickly, especially one with dense housing. Often, the progr...

A number of vulnerable people were left at serious risk of fire at a hostel for vulnerable people with a huge number of safety failings, resulting in a Liverpool landlord being hit with a bill of almost £25,000 for exposing vulnerable and homeless tenants to serious fire risks in the House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). £20,000 fine Step One (NW) Limited was issued a £20,000 fine by Liverpool Magistrates Court on Thursday, 17 March, for failure to comply with the Management of...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, an international provider of pump-related services. Headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps, across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its fire suppression and wider pumps...

Global fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has appointed Hanif Ghodawala as the company’s new Business Development Manager for its Emergency Lighting Division. In his new role, Hanif Ghodawala will draw on more than 20 years’ experience, working for high-profile fire detection and emergency lighting manufacturers and distributors, to grow awareness and understanding of Advanced’s emergency lighting range. He will place particular focus on the LuxIntelligent an...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator has authorized the use of federal funds on April 19, 2022, in order to assist the US state of Arizona, to combat the Crooks Fire burning incident, which happened in Yavapai County, Arizona, in the United States of America (USA). Federal Funds under FMAG On April 19, 2022, the US State of Arizona submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened 700 home...

One of the South West’s leading Passive Fire Protection subcontractors, OFS is looking for new subcontractors & workers to join its growing site teams to cater to new projects, clients, and industry demand. After a busy and exciting 2021, as a division (of Optimum Group which is also made up of Drywall & Combined Services) it continue to grow and is looking for FIRAS accredited installers (or those interested in undergoing training/qualification) to join the team. By doing so, the...

Maine State Governor Janet Mills has declared Sunday, April 17, 2022 through Saturday, April 23, 2022 as Wildfire Awareness Week in the US State of Maine and called on all Maine people to do their part, in order to prevent wildfires. Maine averages over 550 wildfires annually, over ninety percent of which are caused by people. Governor Janet Mills said, “Preventing wildfires protects our economy and our environment, safeguards property and the safety of Maine people, and preserves our hea...

3M’s Safety and Industrial Business Group and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have announced the winners for the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship for students with a focus in skilled trades. This scholarship will allow schools to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams in skilled trades while also bridging the gaps of inequality in our communities. 3M and NC3 partner on scholarship 3M and the National Coalition of Certification Ce...

FDIC International 2022 is approaching fast and All Safe Industries will have a double booth in 2022, with a range of equipment from high-end detection technologies to simple hazmat solutions, on display at the exhibition. In 2022, All Safe Industries will be showcasing the FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector attached to the company’s demo DJI Matrice 300 drone. FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector The FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector can be completely integrated with DJI Matrice unmanned a...

The limit switch is activated by an eccentric cam disc mounted with a set screw on the shaft for lever and weight. The set screw enables adjustment of the cam disc position that gives the signal. Since the disc will move slightly up and down in the flow in an open position, it does not make sense to get a signal indicating an open position. Kits containing limit switch and mounting bracket are available as accessories. The swing check valves can be installed with lever and weight or with bare...

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is asking for the public’s help, as it prepares for a busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The service is urging the public to plan ahead and take extra care over the long weekend, which is the first bank holiday since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Emergency service The East of England Ambulance Service asks for help by choosing the right service when medical attention is needed. If it is not a life-threatening emergency, EEAST urges...

Quelfire has had a successful three days at The Fire Safety Event (FSE) 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham between 5-7 April, 2022. It has been great to catch up with existing customers while opening avenues for new, potential prospects. products and solutions Like its fellow exhibitors, Quelfire is so glad to have been able to showcase products and solutions, hoping to instill just how important fire safety in the industry is. As part of the FSE’s mission to support the industry in achieving...

Robert McBride Ltd of Hull was sentenced on 7 April for safety breaches after a 31-year-old worker suffered 13% superficial burns to his right arm and hand following the ignition of flammable vapors at the company’s site. Beverley Magistrates’ Court heard that on 21 August 2017, a batch of hairspray was being mixed in a 10,000-liter stainless steel mixing vessel. Flammable vapors were created within the mixing vessel as a result of heating. flammable vapors Ethanol was pumped dire...

East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is pleased to announce that from Monday (11th April 2022), EEAST will be alerting GoodSAM responders to patients within a 2 mile radius. EEAST has many rural areas, which are difficult to get to. By increasing this radius it will increase the chances to notify more GoodSAM responders of patients in cardiac arrest. For GoodSAM responders who live and work in more urban areas, there is a manual override.

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that they have secured a place on the Pagabo DPS for small works including Fire Safety. The Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System provides an EU-compliant procurement system for a wide range of small works up to £1,000,000. Connecting public sector organizations with pre-approved trades businesses of all sizes across the UK – the DPS cuts timescales, streamlines the process, and simplifies tendering for clients and suppliers alike.

The ASFP is dedicated to the protection of life, property, the environment, and heritage and promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of Passive Fire Protection, Working with Government and international standard-setting bodies both directly, and via other sector group associations, the ASFP endeavors to increase the quality of installed fire protection within all forms of construction. The ASFP strives to promote excellence in the design and installation of fire protection products throu...

Miller Knight is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Lenthall as the new Technical Manager supporting the Remedial Projects teams. Michael has a proven track record in the Passive Fire Protection Industry with over 15 years of experience, starting as an on-site installer progressing his way up to his most recent position where he was a Compliance Manager for Global HSE Solutions Ltd. Having great technical awareness and ability, combined with that all-important practical on-site exper...

Nittan (Nittan Europe Ltd.) started producing fire detection devices in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1972 and continues to operate from the same manufacturing site in Old Woking, Surrey, 50 years later. The company will be celebrating this milestone anniversary at FIREX International 2022, which is being held at London’s ExCeL, from May 17 to May 19, 2022. Through the years, Nittan have developed many class-leading solutions and on stand - FI2330 at the FIREX International 2022 event, Nitta...

Oshkosh Airport Products conducts a series of tests to ensure the Oshkosh Striker® vehicles are manufactured to comply with NFPA 414 standards. NFPA 414 specifies ARFF vehicle requirements which lead to superior performance in any terrain and a timely, safe, and effective ARFF response. The Oshkosh Airport Products team executes and documents NFPA 414 testing requirements as required in all development phases to ensure safe and reliable vehicles. Read more to understand how Oshkosh te...