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Glen Echo Fire Department and Santa are pleased to announce the 2020 “Santa Run” schedule. This year, Santa will be visiting from December 14th to December 23rd. As with years past, Santa will do everything he can to make sure he visits each neighborhood on the appointed dates, but this year he wants to make doubly sure everyone stays warm and safe. Some modifications have been made to help protect all of you, as well as Santa and his helpers: Santa asks that they wave from the ho...

There’s a lot of excitement about the COVID-19 vaccines finishing up their Phase III trials and giving everyone hope for putting an end to the current global pandemic. While this is great news, the next hurdle will be distributing Billions of doses of vaccine across the globe while maintaining strict temperature limits to ensure vaccine effectiveness. Each vaccine has different storage temperature requirements for both short and long-term storage and this need to be maintained from the la...

Parents and teachers are being warned not to give their children real candles for nativities, carol concerts, and other festive activities. Events will look slightly different this year with Government restrictions in place, but some services are still due to go ahead while others could take place virtually and London Fire Brigade is concerned about the potential for injury. The warning follows a serious accident in December last year when a child was badly burnt after his costume came into co...

Coopers Fire have had their latest CPD assessed and approved by RIBA to provide architects and specifiers educational seminars on Cleanroom Fire Curtains through the RIBA CPD Providers Network. Coopers Fire has developed the FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain. The FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain offers 2 hours of fire resistance and allows designers of cleanrooms the flexibility to help create open plan environments already afforded to more traditional manufacturing facilities. Fire curtain b...

Zitko wholeheartedly supports the Women In Security awards and is delighted to see they’ll be taking place in February 2021, after a COVID-19 postponement. Run by Professional Security Magazine, the awards provide the opportunity to recognize outstanding achievement in several categories, including leadership, technical excellence, and industry contribution.   Contribution to Industry Over her Resourcing Consultant role, Priya has been instrumental in establishing Zitko Talent...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced its Vaccine Distribution Solution to aid state and local agencies charged with managing vaccine distribution in their regions, in order to identify and communicate with vulnerable populations, deliver tailored guidance and logistical information, and leverage ongoing check-ins to ensure the success of vaccine rollout. Importance of coordination and com...

Dame Judith Hackitt has provided an update to the Construction/Health and Safety/Fire Safety industry via HSE’s Building Safety eBulletin. “BAFE fully support Dame Judith’s comments, stressing the interest in UKAS Accredited Third Party Certification has increased over the last three years with the addition of more tender specifications stipulating this requirement." "BAFE continue to monitor the portfolio of Schemes available to ensure they remain the highest levels of determ...

The dates for INTERSCHUTZ have been changed, with the event now taking place from June 20 to June 25, 2022. The decision to reschedule the world's renowned trade fair for the fire, rescue, civil protection and safety/security verticals was taken by Deutsche Messe, after a process of thorough deliberation and intensive discussion with key market players. INTERSCHUTZ In a context that has affected numerous other trade fairs and events taking place all over the world, the move was driven by the l...

Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to announce that the Town of Groveland has appointed a new Fire Chief. Chief Robert Valentine was sworn in on Sunday at Central Fire Station at 181 Main St. by Town Clerk Elizabeth Cunniff. “Chief Valentine was a standout candidate during the preliminary interviews for this position, and I think he’ll be a true leader of the fire department and a great addition to Groveland,” Dembkoski said. Chief Valentine officially...

What is the status of the operational fleet? Which vehicles are ready for operation? What condition are they in? Where are the vehicles now? What and how much operating and extinguishing agents (water, foam, etc.) do they have on board? RDS Connected Fleet RDS Connected Fleet provides this and all other information required to prepare for operations. Connected Fleet is the further development of the proven service for fire vehicle management system with new hardware, user interface and functio...

Apsana Begum, Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse, has asked the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government “Whether he plans to provide funding for remedial work to buildings that do not comply with fire safety regulations but do not have problems relating to cladding.” The Minister of State (Housing, Communities, and Local Government), Christopher Pincher, Conservative MP for Tamworth, reminded building owners and premises management that fire safety rema...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents to take care when using emollient creams. The warning comes after research from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Anglia Ruskin University, and De Montfort University, which confirmed that both paraffin and non-paraffin emollients can act as accelerants when absorbed into clothing and exposed to naked flames or other heat sources. Risk due to emollient absorption Emollients are not flammable in themselves, but the risk...

Magirus has announced that due to the current spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the globally renowned INTERSCHUTZ exhibition has again been postponed and will now take place from June 20 to June 25, 2022. INTERSCHUTZ exhibition postponed The company said in an announcement that they regret this decision to delay the INTERSCHUTZ event. However, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, this was the only right decision. The health and safety of all concerned is the company&...

PACCAR recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. manufacturing capabilities “PACCAR is very proud of the Columbus, Mississippi engine factory’s achievements in the first 10 years,” said Preston Feight, PACCAR’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), adding “Our excellent employees and the plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities have created a great environment for buildi...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of All-Star Fire, LLC (“All-Star”), a local tenured pioneer in the fire & life safety industry and known throughout the greater Atlanta market for its high level of customer service, reliability, and technical expertise. Based in Atlanta, GA, FSP is an emerging high-growth fire & life safety business that is buil...

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the SURE-GRIP Tool Mount, Model SG-VM-1, a revolutionary new way to secure 3/4” to 1-3/4” diameter tools and equipment inside the compartment. SURE-GRIP utilizes a wider, heavy-duty, all-weather hook & loop strap to provide more surface area and a more precise, more true grip on every tool, regardless of the handle shape. The base is crafted with high-tensile strength, impact-resistant nylon plastic for years of rugged, dependable service. Versa...

CAL FIRE OSFM Fire and Life Safety Division (CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal) is launching an electronic permit system (GOVmotus Fire) that will enable clients and stakeholders to more effectively participate in the permitting process. Individuals will need to register with GOVmotus Fire to submit future permit applications. The link to register will soon be posted on the CAL FIRE OSFM website. GOVmotus Fire online system GOVmotus Fire online system is customer-service focused. Th...

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces Slotted Variable Mounts, a new line of brackets for the mounting of handheld tools, designed to provide improved flexibility and customization when laying out and mounting to 1”x1” tool board grids. With the easy-to-use slotted bases, Slotted Variable Mounts eliminate the positioning restrictions of pre-drilled holes and increase total mounting options, even allowing for diagonal mounting something difficult to do with “track” style board...

Store spare SCBA cylinders, water cans, and fire extinguishers with these heavy-duty molded-plastic cradles. Two models are available: The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Valve Strap, Model QS-PC-VS, features a rugged nylon valve strap that can be bolted nearby, looping around the cylinder neck for added security. Ideal for storing cylinders in wheel well compartments without needing expensive custom metal fabrication. The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Tie-Down Strap utilizes a popular,...

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) is revolutionizing tool and equipment mounting with the EZ-Mount Tool Board System, a better, faster, more comfortable way to outfit apparatus compartments. Features This new system combines the power and durability of EZ-Mount adhesive with all-new, pre-sized tool boards for a superior tool mounting experience: Studs are affixed to each corner of the compartment wall, lined up with the holes in the corners of the tool board. The specially-designed, no-sag adhesive pro...

Responding to popular demand, Zico has expanded their line of premix and bar oil container storage options and is now offering each model in black as well as yellow. Types of Premix The Single Premix/Bar Container Holder – Black, Model QM-PMH-1-B, accommodates one cylindrical 32 oz. (3-3/8″ diameter) can or one rectangular 32 oz. (2-5/8″ x 4-1/4″) quart container. The Double Premix/Bar Container Holder – Black, Model QM-PMH-D-B, accommodates two cylindrical 32 oz...

One of the key elements to any successful business is the happiness, motivation, and morale of its staff. At AW Technology, there has always been a huge focus on staff well-being and on ensuring that the team is working together to achieve fantastic results for the customers. Focus on team work  As part of this commitment, AW Technology recently organized a team bonding day for its staff at Thurlaston Airgun and Archery Centre, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. All the activities plan...

AW Technology has once again demonstrated its capability to deliver the trademark service and support offering on a global scale following a recent customer visit to Vietnam. David Haigh, Commercial Director, AW Technology, was an integral part of the recent Vietnam visit and commented on the importance of maintaining strong relationships with international customers. “At AW Technology we have a long and prestigious history of working with businesses across the globe to deliver our world...

AW Technology, globally renowned providers of fire protection products and safety solutions, are delighted to announce a new organizational structure as the company’s global business undertakes an exciting new chapter in its history. New organizational changes AW Technology has enjoyed significant growth in recent times and the new organizational changes will help drive future improvements and help further the company’s reputation for innovation and quality. The new organizational...

It’s tougher to beat the heat on job sites than at backyard barbecues. Teammates need to be informed and equipped to take preventative measures against heat stress, such as finding shade, drinking plenty of water, wearing loose and light clothing, and/or taking regular breaks. Heat-related occupational Risks Safety professionals know that exposure to hot conditions presents a real threat to teammates. According to the most recent U.S. Heat Fatalities Map from the Occupational Safety and...

American Fire Protection Group (AFPG) is sharing a daily fire protection guideline designed to educate on different aspects of the fire protection system that one may not be aware of. Day 1: Fire Alarm Monitoring Uses Analog Technology A lot of facilities utilize telephone lines for alarm monitoring. Plain Old Telephone Systems lines (POTS) are being sunset very soon, leaving the fire alarm monitoring at risk. This technology will leave thousands of facilities without monitoring capabiliti...

American Fire Protection Group, Inc. (APFG) was recently recognized at the annual APi Group Leadership Summit. The Leadership Summit provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of all APi Group companies and team members. AFPG gets APi Synergy Award American Fire Protection Group, Inc. was presented with the ‘Synergy Award’ which recognizes the APi Group company that has been the most dedicated to collaborating with their APi Group sister companies. One of the core values...

The American Fire Sprinkler Association is pleased to announce that Jason Williams, C.E.T., manager of ITM technical training, and Tom Noble, C.E.T., technical programs specialist, have been appointed to several 2017 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) technical committees. Jason Williams has been appointed to serve on the technical committee for NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. He has nearly 20 years of extensive han...

The first step to learning about fire sprinkler systems is to understand the different types of sprinkler systems, and what type of facilities each is most efficient for. The type of sprinkler system needed for a facility changes based on several factors: What type of equipment/inventory is stored in the facility? How is the equipment/inventory being stored? Would a sprinkler discharge cause expensive damage to any inventory or equipment? How fast does the sprinkler system need to be activ...

Randy Miller has always had a vested interest in saving lives. From his beginnings as a paramedic with Buck Medical Services in Portland, Oregon, all the way to his current fifteen-year career as Deputy Fire Marshal in the Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal's Office in Camas, Washington, Miller has demonstrated time and again his enthusiasm for fire and life safety. While he has had many impressive accomplishments in his long career, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is proud to honor hi...