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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has worked with partners, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the National Trust in a day of action focused around wildfire training. With the warm weather forecast this weekend crews and rangers teamed up on moorland near Slaithwaite to test new equipment, swap best practices, and formulate techniques should a moorland fire occur this year. Moorland firefighting equipment We can share techniques and get to grips with the latest stat...
Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex® fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. Antibacterial and antiviral properties The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria foun...
Pac Fire introduces another advancement in structural firefighting outerwear from MSA Bristol. EOS is the latest structural firefighting ensemble from MSA Bristol. MSA Bristol EOS builds on the success of XFlex and the UK Collaborative Framework ranges, retaining the popular, ergonomic sports styling and advanced protection achieved from the combination of quality technical fabrics and advanced moisture management technology. protection and cleaning efficiency Why EOS? Named after the Greek g...
Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry representatives and CEN and CENELEC can have an open exchange on current standard...
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is the first NHS Trust to have signed up to UNISON’s new Anti-Racism Charter, which aims to help tackle racism in the public sector. The charter commits organizations and their leaders to a raft of pledges designed to prevent all forms of conscious or unconscious racial bias. This includes championing a racially diverse workforce, recognizing the impact of racism on staff well-being and regularly reviewing its strategies to improve racia...
Hardstaff Barriers has maintained its prestigious FORS Gold status for another year, in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to fleet safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The manufacturer and supplier of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) and security barriers, first received Gold accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in 2019. FORS accreditation The company has maintained its Gold status – the highest level that can be reached due...
RapidDeploy, the cloud-native emergency response platform, announced a statewide implementation of Radius Mapping, a best-in-class tactical map, and Eclipse Analytics, a flexible reporting and analytics solution, to reduce emergency response times and increase operational efficiency for 9-1-1 across Minnesota. In a first for local 9-1-1 call centers, every Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) will be equipped with the same map and GIS data, along with network, mobile device, and other suppleme...
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched its new Community Risk Profile. The services it provides to the public need to be based on an assessment of current and future risks balanced with an understanding of the communities we serve and the places where they live and work. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service takes into account the potential impact of the identified risks on the people who visit, live, and work in North Yorkshire and the City of York. Effective and efficient...
The Senior Coroner for Hertfordshire, Geoffrey Sullivan, has taken the step of submitting a Prevention of Future Deaths report concerning care home sprinkler systems and building standards to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, following the conclusion of his inquest into the deaths of two women at a care home fire in 2017. Resistive heating Resistive heating in the electrical wiring of a linen cupboard caused the blaze that quickly spread thro...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new website which features a contemporary design and improved functionality and navigation, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience to ensure they find the passive fire protection advice and information they need. The newly created site uses clear navigation to ensure the visitor can quickly access the information they are looking for, whether this is the ASFP’s extensive range of guidance documents and webinars in the...
At the 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference, Masimo announced a major expansion of Masimo Patient SafetyNet™, its premier hospital remote patient monitoring, and clinician notification platform, with the addition of secure telehealth capabilities – making an already powerful solution even more versatile and comprehensive. Available via a software upgrade for existing Patient SafetyNet systems, and seamlessly integrated into view stations, telehealth for Patient SafetyNet offers secur...
With a keen eye and interest in numbers, Joshua studied at the University of Greenwich where he gained a BSc First in Mathematics. He has previously worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst, supporting the company directors in seeking, securing, and executing corporate transactions. In his new role, he will be working alongside our Regeneration Division, assisting with the day-to-day management of project cost control, sub-contract inquiries, valuations, and cost reporting. Alex Slater, Pre-C...
On 10th March the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published guidance information for UK Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) intending to subcontract tasks, such as testing, certification, or inspection. This information is appropriate for: UK Approved Bodies UK Notified Bodies (for the Northern Ireland market) GB Appointed Bodies (for transportable pressure equipment) User Inspectorates Recognized Third...
Pioneering trade bodies representing fire protection, the fit-out and interiors sector, and plasterboard manufacturers have come together to warn of the dangers of passing cables and pipes through firewalls used for compartments in buildings. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS), and the Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) have joined forces behind a labeling initiative to provide instant guidance on what to do when considering...
From 20 to 25 June 2022, the topics at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover, Germany, will revolve around firefighting, rescue, civil protection, and safety/security. The economic, ecological, and political challenges of recent times make this flagship fair an important driver of change. digital transformation The spread of global warming and the resulting natural disasters have already noticeably changed everyday life for many helpers and rescue forces. This has recently been compounded by the coronavirus...
In exactly 100 days, from June 20th to June 25th, 2022, INTERSCHUTZ 2022 will finally take place again. Of course, as an important part of the fair, the ZIEGLER Group will also be present. In Pavilion 35 as well as on the associated outdoor area, it will present its latest innovations. After the successful introduction of the new products in the course of the Innovation Rollout 2020, users can experience further innovations and highlights of ZIEGLER Group live at the fair.
Users can expect groundbreaking innovations, revolutionary revelations, and a diverse supporting program that is second to none. At Interschutz 2022, Rosenbauer will once again demonstrate its expertise as a systems provider and bring megatrends such as networking, alternative drives, and sustainability to life. As the market pioneer in the firefighting industry, it is pleased to be exhibiting again at Interschutz and look forward to meeting fire departments from G...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is delighted to announce that it is the first national BAFE SP207 accredited evacuation alert specialist. BAFE SP207 scheme criteria The BAFE SP207 scheme, developed in conjunction with the fire safety industry and the Fire and Rescue Service, sets a vital industry standard for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems. Organizations that meet the scheme’s strin...
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is spearheading vital fire safety improvements in the capital. innovative draft guidance The Mayor is launching a full public consultation on the innovative draft guidance to ensure all new developments are designed with the highest standards of fire safety from the earliest stage, keeping Londoners, their property, and the fire service safe. This new guidance will also ensure evacuation lifts are included in developments so that residents can evacuate building...
The Mayor of Cambridge visited Cambridge Ambulance Station to find out more about a project that has been helping Community First Responders (CFR) support patients across a broader area of the region by introducing designated vehicles for them based at stations. The Mayor, Councillor Russ McPherson, inspected the recently delivered Vauxhall Crossland which has already responded to 60 patients since it was delivered to Cambridge Station in December 2021. The car is one of six operating across th...
FirePro participated in the 18th annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference - Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2022, which took place at the Berlin Marriott Hotel, in Berlin, Germany, from February 23 to February 25, 2022. Held at the BerlinMarriott Hotel, this two-day fire protection event brought together key global rolling stock operators and manufacturers for an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities that companies face in the field of fire protection. Fire Protection of...
Over the last two weeks, staff at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have followed the upsetting and troubling news coming out of Eastern Europe. Everyone is thinking about the people of Ukraine, and other parts of the world affected by war and conflict. good wishes WYFRS feels a particular bond and affinity with fellow firefighters who are doing an already dangerous job in the most extraordinary of circumstances and sends good wishes for their continued safety, hoping they all return to...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released a new course in the Virtual Classroom on ‘Leadership in the Fire & Emergency Services’. NVFC’s on-demand course This on-demand course provides an overview of leadership roles, how anyone can be a leader regardless of rank, and tips to help in succeeding as an emergency service leader. Virtual Classroom courses are always free to al NVFC members, but this course is free for a limited time to all members of the fire a...
Josephine Reynolds, the first female firefighter in the UK, gave a presentation to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as the organization celebrated International Women’s Day. Jo shared her inspirational true story, of how a determined young woman in 1982 applied for the local fire service and unwittingly became a media star. The author of the book, Fire Woman, Jo discussed how she dealt with constant judgment and pressure to succeed. Challenges faced “When...
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. International Women’s Day 2022 The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is ‘Break The Bias’. The campaign aims to achi...
Footage filmed from nearby buildings, and shared on social media, showed the fire raging and starting to spread from a flat on the 17th floor of the building. The alarm was raised shortly after 4 pm, and over 125 fire personnel responded, with crews from Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Dowgate, Bethnal Green, Dockhead, Old Kent Road and Islington all in attendance. The fire was brought under control by 7 pm after London Fire Brigade had mobilized a 64-meter turntable ladder - the tallest firefighting...
3M has announced the following investor events, which will take place in March 2022: J. P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Monish Patolawala, the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial and Transformation Officer at 3M, will speak at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Bank of America Global Industrials Conference 2022 on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Monish Patolawala, the Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial and Transformation Officer at 3M, will speak at 1:20 p.m. EDT...
One of the United Kingdom’s most experienced counter-terrorism and security experts, Hardstaff Barriers is offering free advice to event organizers, about the impact of imminent changes to the law, which would improve the safety of venues and public spaces. Niall Griffin, a former Police Inspector and Counter-Terrorist Security Coordinator, is offering advice in relation to Protect Duty and what it means for event organizers. Martyn’s Law The new law would see the British public b...
Over 2,500 delegates joined the latest Fire Protection Association webinar, produced in association with Barbour EHS, that looked at the important topic of Best Practices in Fire Risk Assessment and Competency. Howard Passey, Director of Operations and Principal Consultant at the FPA, addressed the challenges presented by forthcoming updates to legislation, guidance, and competency requirements that will see fire risk assessors coming under increased scrutiny. responsible person Beginni...
Thanks to everyone who visited MFC International at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 show, which took place from August 9 to August 10, 2019, at the Orange Beach Event Center, in Orange Beach, Alabama, USA. Southern Tow Expo 2019 MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) exhibited at the Southern Tow Expo 2019 event, along with the company’s US distributors, JaegerTech Corp, displaying a range of lifting equipment, including the high-lift low-pressure lifting bags and the new catch bags for heavy...
