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Why do First Responders today largely rely on the voices of emergency dispatchers, especially when they step out of their ambulance, fire engine or patrol car? In every part of life, First Responders have access to real-time data at their fingertips, but once they put on their uniforms it seems like they go back in time and fly blind, depending on audio from a PSAP far removed from the action. RapidDeploy’s mission is to reduce emergency response times and increase responder safety by impr...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will have a local representative who will oversee the overall regional planning, direction, coordination and support of international development functions in the Middle East and North Africa. NFPA rep in the Middle East Anas Alzaid, an electrical engineering consultant with more than 30 years of experience working with facilities management and safety professionals, is charged with assessing local safety concerns, cultivating strong alliances th...

Established by the German Design Council, the 2018 Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture, honors visionary architecture, innovative products and sustainable design. The respected design award recognizes the importance ASSA ABLOY, the manufacturer of door opening solutions, places on the design of its products. An influential factor when buying a new door closer, the appearance of ASSA ABLOY’s door closer portfolio now features a distinctive and contemporary design, with unobtrusive lines...

Building security has faced a revolution in the last 10 years or so. Technological advancements have allowed for innovations and complex security solutions to be designed and developed, enabling building owners to vastly increase the level of protection on their property. in-trend security solutions It’s important users stay at the forefront of the security industry and keep up with the most recent security practices, technologies, and insights to ensure the safety of their premises is n...

Insurance statistics reveal that the most likely cause of claims in commercial buildings, retail premises, hotels and apartment blocks is water damage. UK insurers confirm that water leakage is now the costliest and most common claim made by commercial customers with a total loss in the UK alone approaching 800 million. The financial sector is particularly vulnerable to such potential losses with Data Center outages costing an average £12,000 per minute, hourly losses on the Stock Exchang...

IWCE the annual event for critical communications technology professionals, unveils its full program for its 44th annual conference to be held at the Las Vegas Conference Center, March 30th to April, 3rd 2020. Organizers expect more than 7,000 attendees for this year’s five-day day event which offers a two-day expo, educational workshops, short courses, power sessions, keynote addresses, town hall meetings, and networking events. The event will also host over 400 exhibitors from April 1-2...

After a period of decline the number of pupils being expelled from mainstream schools is increasing, placing more pressure on the need for Pupil Referral Units and the security at these premises, which is vital for managing student and staff safety. ASSA ABLOY High Security & Safety Group offers a range of locks and doors suited to the sensitive needs of Pupil Referral Units and pupils in care. Secure Education doorsets The breadth of doorset solutions means the High Security & Safety...

Aico has launched the SmartLINK Gateway, the Ei1000G. This is a first in asset management and compliance, providing full visibility and remote whole system monitoring of Aico Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarm systems. Aico, an Ei Company, is pioneering the way in home life safety with new technologies and offering high quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home, the cornerstone...

At the Intersec 2020, FOGTEC will present its innovative water mist systems for fire fighting in buildings, industrial facilities, tunnels and trains. tailor-Made solutions FOGTEC's range of products and services includes fixed and mobile applications, tailor-made solutions for rolling stock applications and integrated fire fighting systems for tunnels and underground facilities. The primary focus of the company's exhibit is fire fighting systems that use high-pressure water mist, which repres...

Dyne launched a free webinar series in 2019 and provided four webinars over the course of the year. In 2020, Dyne plans to expand the series to eleven webinars.  Why provide free webinars? Joan Leedy, Technical Director, and Grant Lobdell, Senior Chemist/Lab Manager have over 40 years of combined and extensive knowledge of firefighting foam testing, sprinklers, dry chemical agents and applications, as well as NFPA 25 requirements. They pride themselves on sharing their knowledge with oth...

Many studies have shown that firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) responders have a high likelihood of experiencing verbal or physical violence at least once in their career. Fire-based paramedics and EMS are at particularly high risk of experiencing an assault, since they respond to calls in varied locations, often paired with only one or two colleagues. In these situations, they may come into close contact with people who have mental health issues. Mitigating the risk of assault...

Avon Rubber is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business and the rights to the Ceradyne brand. Over the next 12 months, 3M will transition the critical business functions to Avon in a phased and controlled manner. During this transition phase, the business will be operating as usual as a stand-alone business alongside Avon Protection. Provider & Supplier As a reminder, the business is the foremost provider of next-generation armo...

ImageTrend, Inc. has announced that Resource Bridge solution has been updated, in order to accommodate the rapid evolution of the US CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), so as to improve their COVID-19 module for Acute Care Hospitals, with the addition of 11 new data collection fields. These additional data fields work to enhance the information received by the NHSN, which has proven beneficial for preparedness and response activities, on a local and national level. ImageTrend...

With Hydrant Management now a fully integrated part of Infographics’ Prevent + Protect suite, the company is running a Webinar to showcase its latest capabilities to Fire & Rescue Services. The specialist case and process solution enables efficient management of hydrants through their full lifecycle - including job planning and management, support for payments and recharging, dashboard-driven working, integrated premise and risk data, geospatial views, targeted workflow and business ru...

DuPont announces it has completed the 2019 acquisitions of Desalitech, inge GmbH, Memcor, and OxyMem Limited; adding to its portfolio of water purification and separation technologies, including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and ion exchange resins.   These four recent acquisitions support DuPont’s goal to increase access to the products and technologies needed to meet global customers’ current and future challenges, including the increased need to recycle water while r...

In Hull, United Kingdom, the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service has taken a Scania L-series low-entry fire truck into operation. The vehicle carries an aerial ladder platform, which at 45 meters is the joint highest in the country. To achieve Humberside’s overall on-road height requirement of 3.55 meters and provide maximum maneuverability and a high level of visibility for the driver, the vehicle has been specified with a low-height Scania L 360. The compact and lightweight Bronto Skyl...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled its new and improved protective kit, which will be worn by over 30,000 firefighters across the country. KFRS took the lead role in a collaborative project involving fire services throughout the UK to source a modern personal protective equipment (PPE) kit that is suitable for all crews. The joint partnership involved 11 other fire services, with the new uniform now accessible to 24 authorities and more are expected to join. KFRS unveils new and improve...

After the recent events at Bolton University, where a student accommodation tower went up in flames, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK looks into how campus management must improve their fire safety and security strategies to keep students safe. Universities are more aware than ever of their responsibility to keep students safe and secure from all potential fire and security threats. However, after the recent events at Bolton University, where a fire ripped through the Cube building (an accommodation...

Towards the end of 2019, and already in 2020, sprinklers are operating efficiently and effectively saving lives, children’s education and businesses from fire. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to reports of a fire in the basement of an office block. The sprinkler system had actuated and helped to suppress the fire which was extinguished in just over an hour. wall-mounted sprinkler head A fire in an 8th floor flat in an 11 storey building was extinguished by one s...

SELECT has launched an essential guide to help the public understand new regulations about smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms in Scotland. New alarm regulations Under the new laws, all homes in Scotland must have an effective interlinked warning system in place by 1 February 2021.To help comply with the new ruling, which came into effect in February 2019, SELECT has produced an eight-page brochure that gives clear step-by-step guidance on exactly what is required. Designed to be handed ou...

Sepura staff have combined forces to raise over £4,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice, bringing the charity closer to their £100,000 target for their Hospice at Home service. During the six month period when Arthur Rank was the company’s chosen charity, staff took part in various fundraising activities, including treasure quests, gin tasting and karting. active social programme Sepura chose to support Arthur Rank in memory of David Armitstead, a colleague who sadly died in the c...

The Building Safety Bill’s purpose is to implement and enhance regulatory regimes for building safety and construction projects. The bills also aims to give residents ‘a stronger voice in the system, ensuring their concerns are never ignored and they fully understand how they can contribute to maintaining safety in their buildings’. Building Safety Bill It will learn from the lessons of Grenfell Tower fire and will strengthen the whole regulatory system for building safety. T...

The German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) have expressed concern about Federal Health Minister - Jens Spahn's plans to reform emergency care.  “Germany has one of the most exemplary rescue service systems in Europe, which many people even envy us for,” said the Presidents of DFV and vfdb, Hartmut Ziebs and Dirk Aschenbrenner, on the sidelines of the DFV Federal Congress on Thursday in Berlin. This well-rehe...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it has further improved safety in the fire industry by collaborating with HAAS, Inc. d/b/a HAAS Alert to offer digital collision avoidance technology as a standard integration on Appleton-built custom chassis produced for domestic and Canadian municipal customers, and as an available aftermarket solution for apparatus currently in service. Safety Cloud solutions HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud works by sending real-t...

According to Protective Clothing Market Global Forecast to 2024 by MarketsandMarkets, the protective clothing market size is projected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2024 from USD 2.6 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 6.5%. The key market players profiled in the report include 3M (US), DuPont (US), Kimberly Clark (US), International Enviroguard (US), ULTITEC (Taiwan), and Lakeland (US). ULTITEC is proud to be mentioned as a major influencer as this proven ULTITEC moved beyond Asia into international s...

Rosenbauer has further developed and improved the quality of its simulation systems with the release of the new RCS Simulator Driving. Training for municipal fire department emergency journeys is undertaken on the RCS Simulator Driving, whereby particularly critical driving situations can be practised without risk. On the new RCS Simulator Familiarization, airport road users can familiarize themselves with specific locational conditions, and train for the required driving authorizations. Both s...

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to announce the expansion of its lab services to include dry chemical composition testing. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) MSC.1/Circ. 1432, Section 8.2.4 dated May 31, 2012 'Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances', requires biennial testing of dry chemical powder for moisture content. In addition to testing for moisture, Dyne is now able to verify that the concentration of the active in...

2020 marks the tenth anniversary of globally renowned door manufacturer, Hörmann’s innovative RollMatic garage door range. Ten years on from its UK launch, Hörmann’s RollMatic garage door range remains a popular choice for architects, house builders, installers and homeowners, providing the highest standard in quality and safety. RollMatic garage door range Building on Hörmann’s German manufacturing expertise, the RollMatic door opens vertically for enhanced us...

G-TEC Ingenieure GmbH has gained a quarter-century's worth of experience in developing building technology and conducted over 120 projects for command centers, fire and rescue stations, firefighting technology and training centers. At INTERSCHUTZ 2020, the engineering firm is showcasing a string of new digital solutions. Energy-efficiency solutions Over the past 25 years, G-TEC Ingenieure GmbH has built up a reputation for its energy-efficiency planning and for developing seamless, holistic bu...

Nittan are pleased to announce the launch of their latest generation Firebeam product. The EV Firebeam Xtra is a Loop Powered beam detector, incorporating a Mini Input Module to report Alarm on Nittan Evolution Addressable Fire Alarm Systems. It provides a reliable, cost effective solution for protecting large areas. Building movement and accessibility have, in the past, made beam detection unreliable, difficult and time consuming to commission as well as hard to maintain, but Firebeam overcome...