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At approximately 4:00 pm today, CFS Crews were called to a structure fire on Ellie Court at Mannum, in the Murrylands. Five CFS trucks including a bulk water carrier with the support of MFS crews and SAPOL responded. CFS Crews respond to structure fire Upon arrival, crews found a detached double garage fully involved. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the nearby home. Losses are estimated at $60,000 and thankfully nobody was injured. While the fire is not suspiciou...

At approximately 11:00 am this morning CFS crews were called to a structure fire on Roehr Road, Tarnma in the State’s Mid North. Six CFS trucks including a bulk water carrier, supported by SAPOL attended the scene. Upon arrival, crews found an unoccupied house fully involved. Solar panel technicians are being arranged to disconnect solar panels. The fire has caused approximately $150,000 in damage. The cause is unknown at this time and Fire Cause Investigators will be attending...

At approximately 11:00 am this morning, CFS crews were called to a structure fire on Roehr Road, Tarnma in the State’s Mid North. Six CFS trucks including a bulk water carrier, supported by SAPOL attended the scene. Upon arrival, crews found an unoccupied house fully involved. Solar panel technicians to disconnect solar panels Solar panel technicians are being arranged to disconnect solar panels. The fire has caused approximately $150,000 damage. The cause of the fire is unknown at thi...

No matter the kind of work to be accomplished, it always involves the use of hands. In sports, such as cricket, where the batsman and the wicketkeepers are wearing gloves, or goalkeepers in football or hockey, the need for gloves remains relevant. Coming to heavy-duty industries, the work that the factory personnel do often entails many risks. In addition, such work needs a certain extent of deftness and precision. This is because industry workers oftentimes deal with delicate machinery or oper...

The CFS is encouraging South Australians to include their whole family in bushfire preparations for the upcoming season, to empower young people and ensure they understand what to do in an emergency. During the 'Bushfire Ready Week' from 1-7 October the South Australian community should start taking responsibility for their own safety by preparing their properties and enrolling in CFS-run events and workshops that will assist in preparing them mentally and physically. How to Write a Bushfire S...

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Matt Butcher as the Southern Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Matt will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Southern region. His territory will include: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Matt has worked in the fire industry for over 18 years selling loose equipment. Identifying sales trends Additionally, Matt has been w...

The City of Victoria has opened its first neighborhood electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in Victoria West, as part of a program to expand EV infrastructure across the city. Two 50 kilowatt Direct Current Fast Chargers have opened in the Bay Street parking lot at Vic West Park and are the first of many fast charging stations coming to Victoria neighborhoods. 30 EV fast chargers To support the transition to electric and make EV charging more accessible for everyone, the City will inst...

The European standard used to evaluate mechanical risks for hand protection is EN 388. NBR Gloves such as the foamy flex M35NBV seamless nitrile gloves have an EN 388 rating of 4131X. EN 388-rated NBR gloves undergo independent testing and are evaluated for resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears, and punctures. All these other physical performance variables are scored 1-4, while cut resistance is rated 1–5. To test for cut resistance, the EN 388 standard solely utilized the “Coup Test&...

The NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) has honored Dr. Michael Wunder, Head of the Research Department 'Information Technology for Command and Control Systems' (ITF) at Fraunhofer FKIE, with the NATO STO Excellence Award 2022. The organization recognizes his outstanding contributions to the Information Systems Technology (IST) Panel, which the engineer and scientist most recently led for eight years as Vice-Chair and Chair. Emerging technologies "Dr. Michael Wunder's dedicated con...

Fire-Dex is excited to announce the promotions of three members of the Fire-Dex Family and the addition of two new associates!  Elizabeth Martinez, Amber McCloud, and Misty Rackley have all received recent promotions. Elizabeth has been promoted to HR Business Partner at Gear Wash, Amber has been appointed to IT Systems Manager, and Misty has been promoted to Production Supervisor at their Pelham, Georgia location. New hires Fire-Dex is currently hiring multiple positions across several...

25 CFS volunteers on six trucks, supported by SA Ambulance Service and SA Police personnel, are responding to a truck fire 18 kilometers east of Truro on the Sturt Highway. Crews were called to the incident just before 4 o’clock this morning, where they found a B-double fully involved in fire. damage caused The truck, transporting paper waste was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $300,000. It’s expected CFS crews will be on the scene for some time, extinguish...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced offering three new member benefits in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI). The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has signed a series of agreements with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the UK. Under the agreements, the ASFP is able to offer British standards for sale at discounted rates to members, free standards to SME members and free onboarding to th...

Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season. The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed...

Port Pirie residents may notice an increase in aircraft activity in the coming week as the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) conducts a range of aviation exercises as part of its annual preparations for the bushfire season. The CFS, along with contractors from Aerotech and Helifarm, will be conducting the exercises out of the Port Pirie Aerodrome from Sunday, 25 September to Friday, 30 September between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents within the Port Pirie and surrounding areas should not be alarmed...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched a mobile gas detector, the X-am 2800; which connects with Dräger’s Gas Detection Connect cloud solution, to automate the real-time sharing of live data regarding gases firefighters are exposed to in emergencies. The launch further strengthens Dräger’s commitment to innovating technology to enhance firefighter safety. IP68 certified  Users can choose from sensors for flammable gases a...

Honeywell launches a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings. Built on the flagship VESDA-E™ line of aspirating smoke detectors, the VESDA Air solution has a unique five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box, which can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. Prem...

In 2021, the VdS FireSafety Conference had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. This year, the conference is scheduled to take place again in Cologne, Germany from December 7th to December 8th, 2022. Fire protection solutions are ever evolving – also in times like these. However, fire hazards remain. It is important to stay on top of new technological advancements and regulations, in order to optimize fire protection solutions. VdS FireSafety Conference 2022 Rosenbauer&r...

AxisGo is the new-generation, single-loop fire panel from Advanced that is versatile and packed with premium features. It provides cost-effective access to Axis EN range performance, quality and ease of use, in a simpler, non-networkable format for complete fire protection peace of mind. Available to order in a range of countries where EN Standards apply, AxisGo is the ideal solution for single-panel sites, from restaurants, bars and villas to small offices, shops, salons and surgeries. AxisGo...

A high-rise office building in Changsha, central China, saw a major fire break out on 16 September 2022, though no casualties have been reported and the cause of the fire is still unknown. CCTV, the state broadcaster, reported that “Thick smoke billowed from the site and dozens of floors burned ferociously.” A photograph released by CCTV on social media revealed the 218-meter building enveloped in flames with thick black smoke issuing from all sides. State-Owned telecommunications...

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to the health and safety of first responders. That’s why MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working together to provide volunteer fire departments with much-needed turnout gear through MSA Safety and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. In 2022, 13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four new helmets. Additionally, the first 500 applicants also received a...

In August 2022, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) conducted a survey to determine the impact that high gas prices and inflation are having on local volunteer emergency service organizations. In total, 608 respondents completed the survey. The following provides an overview of the survey results. Respondents The majority of respondents were fire chiefs (40.36%), followed by officers (16.47%), firefighters (14%) and firefighter/EMS (13.51%). They represented every U.S. state except for...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is an award-winning company that offers rewarding technical work in which people can make a real difference. Passive Fire Protection is a fundamental part of all building structures and although invisible to the average person saves countless lives. Enjoy a diverse work life at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), with ever changing tasks, from traveling the UK doing events and trade shows, to going out and interacting with...

Just after 8:30 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Warren Road, Mount Crawford in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges. Five CFS crews from the surrounding areas supported by SAPOL arrived to find a fire in a standalone triple-car garage situated on the property. The residents and their dog were able to evacuate safely and there are no reported injuries. Damage incurred Due to the quick work of the CFS volunteers, the majority of the garage’s contents, including two vehicles a...

Hempel, the coatings supplier to the wind energy industry, announced the launch of Hempablade Edge 171, a new coating for renowned edge protection (LEP) on wind turbine rotor blades.  With the highest rain erosion performance data on the market for a liquid LEP and some of the lowest dry film thicknesses, Hempablade Edge 171 provides long-term protection against rain erosion and reduces time and costs during application. wind turbine blade The leading edge of a wind turbine blade is expo...

A stark warning about the risks of taking shortcuts in an attempt to save fuel costs has been given by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Group Commander - David Girrity told a meeting of the Midlothian Police, Fire and Rescue Board that fires in homes will increase as the cost-of-living crisis hits households, according to the Edinburgh Evening News. Single occupancy households Group Commander - David Girrity said: “The poverty of fuel, I can see that exacerbating the issues in rela...

On September 6, 2022, Jinhong gas signed a strategic cooperation agreement with a partner company to establish a strategic partnership in the field of silane. This cooperation has greatly increased the resources of Jinhong Gas silane products, enhanced the competitive advantage of the industry, and provided effective assistance to better serve the semiconductor industry at home and abroad and expand the foreign trade business of special gas in Southeast Asia. Pan-Semiconductor industries Sil...

False alarms cost the London Fire Brigade around £37 million each year. In turn, this costs the UK economy in lost productivity of around 1 billion pounds a year. In saying this, to make up for lost funds, the London Fire Brigade can charge a business for call-outs, if they attend more than 10 false alarms in a 12-month period.  To ensure that the premises are not charged for false alarm call-outs, users must install and up-keep all the correct fire systems for their property. ...

Fire risk is one of the biggest threats to Construction sites. John Harrison, Sales Director at Ramtech, explains the dynamic security needs of construction sites, including how fire during construction, alteration, or demolition operations can be eliminated or controlled through early planning, scheduling, rapid communication, and on-site security. It is no secret that construction sites are full of potential hazards, and without the right protection, it is generally accepted that a constructi...

While fire safety may seem obvious for occupied properties, there is often more risk of a blaze starting in an empty building, despite the common assumption that damage may be minimal. There is remote monitoring technology out there to help safeguard these sites, and as more spaces lie empty in the wake of the pandemic, adopting these systems should be considered. Adam Kovics, the Export Sales Manager – Europe, at wireless solutions firm, Ramtech, discusses. Building Safety  Across...

Implementing a Fire Drill in the workplace is not only a legal requirement, but is also essential to protect individuals and their companies from being charged with major fire safety breaches, resulting in unlimited fines and up to 2 years imprisonment.  In this article, users will learn why implementing a fire drill is so important, how to implement one, and what procedures they must introduce to uphold these standards long term.  Regular fire drills  It is not only essential...