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A development for three new blocks of flats near Totterdown, Bristol, United Kingdom (UK) has been approved despite serious fire safety concerns. Housing developers - Donard have been granted permission to construct 221 flats over three blocks between York Street and Mead Street, two of which will be 11 storeys tall. The third tower, however, has only one escape route, and is at the centre of calls for a design overhaul. Council planning officers The apartments form a part of the wider Mead S...
Semiconductors are the main application scenarios for specialty gases. According to "Global Electronic Specialty Gases Market Research 2022", the global electronic specialty gases market size will be USD 4.423 billion in 2021. However, rising inflation, soaring energy prices, the impact of COVID-19, and other reasons have caused the semiconductor industry to enter a downward cycle and weaken consumer electronics demand. Chip and Science Act On August 9, the United States signed the "Chip and...
WAGNER, based in Langenhagen, near Hanover, Germany, will be showing its holistic solutions for individual fire protection at Security Essen 2022, taking place in Essen, Germany, from September 20 to September 23, 2022. Particular focus will be on the TITANUS aspirating smoke detection systems for early fire detection and the WinGuard system for organization/hazard management. The fire protection solution provider will be presenting its innovative technologies in the Fire/Intrusion/Systems sect...
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced its annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). The annexation’s goal is to improve fire and emergency medical services delivery across the County, particularly in underserved east county communities, while taking advantage of efficiencies and economies of scale to do more as a result of the new organization. annexation process The move comes through an annexation process, years in the making, w...
Coatings company, Hempel A/S, announces the promotion of Steen Niemann Madsen to Executive Vice President, Energy & Infrastructure. Steen will succeed Michael Hansen in the position from 15 October 2022, when Michael Hansen steps into the position of Group President and CEO of Hempel A/S. With the appointment, Steen Niemann will become part of the Executive Group Management. Vast Industry experience Steen Niemann comes from his current position at Hempel as Vice President, of Infras...
Michael Hansen announced to succeed Lars Petersson as Group President and CEO of coatings company, Hempel A/S. Michael will step into his new position on 15 October 2022. Michael Hansen joined Hempel in May 2017 as Chief Commercial Officer and has delivered remarkable results as a central driver of the global transformation in Hempel. Michael is part of the Executive Group Management as Executive Vice President, Energy & Infrastructure. Strong social engagement Michael Hansen has extensiv...
Paul, Chris, and Tim Galvin are announcing that they have made the decision to let go of the sand-casting section of its factory. Its last pour is currently scheduled for the middle of December 2022. Although this has been a tough decision, it has been made to better focus on the core, which is the design and manufacture of safe, green, and smart water solutions for high-risk and high-care environments. Customer service It is important to note that while Galvin will no longer be doing casting...
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has detailed a potential safety weakness in a large number of building ventilation systems. BESA have issued the warning, alongside a revised edition of their technical bulletin VH001 Fire and Smoke Damper Maintenance V3, following the revelation that annual inspections found ‘a huge number of dampers’ had been incorrectly installed. Building ventilation systems Graeme Fox, Head of Technical for BESA, said: “We have been a...
The American Wood Council (AWC) is an independent organization that offers information about wood products to builders. Working in association with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), the International Code Council (ICC), and other knowledgeable stakeholders, the AWC has created a set of guidelines to help reduce life and property loss from fire in buildings under construction based upon pre-existing codes and standards. Keeping construction site safe Let’s examine why these gui...
Task Force Tips has significantly increased its offerings of adapters, fittings, caps, elbows, and tools. These products have been moved to their online catalog. This expansion has been in response to strong demand for a wide range of quality adapters, shipped with the correct threads, and delivered promptly. According to Martin Sonnenberg, TFT President and COO, “Dealers around the globe have urged TFT to significantly increase adapter offerings because of our ability to produce high-qua...
At AMB 2022, the International Exhibition for Metalworking, which is taking place from September 13 to 17, 2022, in Stuttgart, Germany, the international fire protection solutions provider - WAGNER, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, will be presenting its technologies and systems in firefighting using gas extinguishing technology for the production and machine tool sectors. Another highlight at the trade fair will be the aspirating smoke detection systems of the TITANUS® product family for...
Peroxides play a significant role in industrial production and people's lives, they are widely used as curing agents, catalysts, bleaching agents, deodorants, antiseptics, and disinfectants in the fields of polymer chemistry, fine chemicals, textile printing and dyeing, food processing, furniture manufacturing, etc. However, peroxides are very unstable substances with high fire and explosion hazards. In recent years, major fire and explosion accidents caused by them have occurred continuously....
Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces Toronto Fire Services has ordered two all-electric Vector fire trucks. When delivered, Toronto Fire Services will be one of the first fire departments in Canada to have fully electric, North American-style pumper trucks in their fleet. These fire apparatus were sold by authorized dealer Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. Energy-Efficient technology Fire Group introduced the Vector fire truc...
Fearless firefighters have been praised for intervening and preventing fire at a farm from spreading and destroying more land. Shortly after 10.30 pm on Tuesday emergency services were called to a fire at a famer’s field in Burradon, North Tyneside. Fire Control staff at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) immediately deployed crews to the scene. They arrived on the scene and quickly began to battle the flames that were engulfing the farmer’s livelihood. Fire under contro...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., announced the 2022 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief, Marshall Turbeville, of the Northern Sonoma FPD in Sonoma County, California, and career Fire Chief, Gary Ludwig, of the Champaign Fire Department in Champaign, Illinois, have been named this year’s honorees. The IAFC began recognizing one volunteer and one career Fire Chief of the Year in 1996. A selection commi...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., announced the 2022 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief, Marshall Turbeville, of the Northern Sonoma FPD in Sonoma County, California, and career Fire Chief, Gary Ludwig, of the Champaign Fire Department in Champaign, Illinois, have been named this year’s honorees. The IAFC began recognizing one volunteer and one career Fire Chief of the Year in 1996. A selec...
Technology and change do not need to be dirty words in the fire service. There are limitless applications of using technology, like virtual reality, to address the most pressing and potentially catastrophic challenges facing the fire service. From recruiting the next generation of firefighters to dealing with the unknowns of mental health, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Recruitment, Training, And Mental Health: How To Embrace Immersive Learning Technology webinar, which is...
MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are helping volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed gear through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. This annual program, which began in 2012, has to date provided 611 sets of turnout gear to 134 departments. turnout gear and helmets In 2022, 13 departments will receive four new sets of turnout gear and four new helmets each to help enhance the safety of their firefighters. The first 500 applic...
Mike Cottam has been appointed as Sales Director at the globally renowned fire protection solutions company, Advanced. He joins Advanced from global science-based technology company, 3M, where, over the past 19 years, he has held a variety of roles covering sales and marketing, integration and Lean Six Sigma. In his latest position as EMEA Segment and Channel Leader within 3M’s Abrasive Systems Division, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mike Cottam successfully headed up the sa...
NFPA 1851 is the standard on PPE selection, care and maintenance. The purpose of this standard is to reduce health and safety risks associated with improper maintenance, contamination, or damage like exposure to harmful carcinogens that are often present in structural fires. Sometimes it's hard to get to an ISP to get the cleanings done. That's why they've created a guide to walk users through the proper cleaning for the turnout gear. Necessary universal precautions Step 1: Preparation - To...
An estate agent in Dawlish has received the maximum allowed fine for breaches of fire safety regulations at a residential property. David Force, retired but formerly of Force and Sons estate agents, pleaded guilty to three charges at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court on Monday, 15 August. The breaches were found at Mr. Force’s property at 9 Queen Street and related to the flat above the commercial let on the ground floor. Lack of fire escape means Business Safety Officers from Devon...
The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security, and fighting terrorism. This is a chance to celebrate and recognize the UK Armed Forces community and particularly to champion the men, women, and families that make up the Armed Forces community within the NHS and here at NEAS. Look out for more about how what NEAS does to support veterans, reservists, and those se...
August has been a momentous month for Chubb’s Contact Center in Blackburn as the team celebrates its first year at the new location. On 2nd August 2021, the Contact center welcomed the first cohort of new starters to its impressive office campus in Blackburn and commenced a thorough induction program to ensure the new recruits were ready to take their first customer calls on 16th August. Over the following weeks and months, more cohorts of new starters were trained, making up the 75...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Corners Fire burning in Idaho. The state of Idaho’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:02 a.m. PT. He determined that the Four Corners Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG...
A leading UK politician has praised staff at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), after visiting their headquarters to learn how they are keeping children safe. On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the UK Shadow Education Minister, Bridget Phillipson MP, visited the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to discover more about their educational input into their community. The Chief Fire Officer at the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Chris Lowther spent time with Ms. Phillipson...
Fearless firefighters have been praised for saving lives by preventing fire at a disused building from spreading to a residential street. Shortly after 6.30 pm on 17 august 2022, emergency services were called to a fire at a disused care home on Hollywood Avenue in Gosforth, Newcastle. Fire Control staff at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) immediately deployed crews to the scene. They arrived within just five minutes and quickly began to battle the flames tearing through...
The cause of the fire between London Bridge and Waterloo East stations has been identified as a pedicab. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at a commercial property under railway arches on Union Street in Southwark, which crews described as ‘completely alight.’ Smoke could reportedly be seen for miles around. Affected train services A railway arch in Southwark used as a garage, and another nearby unit storing vehicles, including electric scooters and bikes,...
FASQUAL is a fire and security Contractor registration scheme developed by the BSIA and the FIA. The scheme aims to provide reassurance to employers, offering the peace of mind necessary when hiring contractors who prove they are qualified, suitable, and low-risk. Although often an arduous and time-consuming task, vetting candidates and making sure the right one is hired is paramount in this industry. national database FASQUAL is a national database that stores all the information emplo...
If the user is a holiday let owner, they should know that fire risk assessment (FRA) is a legal requirement in ensuring the safety of the occupants. So, as the holiday season approaches, it’s important to get it done and signed off soon. Discover the importance of fire risk assessments for holiday lets and what they entail. Holiday Let Fire Risk Assessment As part of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 FSO, performing a fire risk assessment on a holiday let property is a legal...
Infographics are excited to announce Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) as its latest FireWatch client in a deal that includes the delivery of the FireWatch platform via Microsoft Azure Cloud with SaaS (Software as a Service) and Mobile App access for FRS users. Project details The ‘win’ was secured following a competitive tender award worth around £1m over the term of the contract. The project covers the replacement of Kent’s existing rostering and availability system...
