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Ramtech’s Content Marketing Manager, Jon Bennett looks at how safety protection has evolved over the years, starting with the tragedy at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, USA. Would this awful event still have happened in modern times? Jon explains more. Iroquois Theater fire As the new year festivities approached on December 30th 1903, a theater in Illinois, United States, was packed full of an excited audience ready to watch a matinee performance of ‘Mr Blue Beard’. Little...

The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Risks Report 22’, which was just released in February 2022, no longer includes water or water-related issues among the top five threats lurking within the next ten years. Unfortunately, it's not because the world has come to grips with water infrastructure. Other threats have just come along and seem more plausible. Climate action failure - the greatest threat to human safety Climate action failure is now considered the greatest threat to h...

For over 40 years, Post-it Brand, the creator of the original Post-it Note, has served as a canvas to help bring ideas to life. In 2022, the classic Post-it Notes that everyone knows and loves are getting a colorful refresh, thanks to a creative partnership with The Pantone Color Institute, the globally renowned color authority. New assortment of tones The new assortment of tones and color-ways will help bring people’s thoughts and ideas into the world, in a truly bold way The new asso...

The Fire Protection Association (FPA) announces the departure of its long-standing Technical and RISCAuthority Director, Dr. Jim Glockling, who has decided to step down from his position for lifestyle reasons. Dr. Jim Glockling will remain with the company until the end of June. positive influence Commenting on the news, the FPA’s Managing Director, Jonathan O’Neill OBE said, “Having worked with Jim for more than 20 years, I have seen firsthand the positive influence he has...

FASS has covered in a couple of news updates the dangers of lithium batteries in terms of a fire and/or explosion risk if they are not stored correctly, protected from impact and damage, or used in inferior quality items. The resulting fire can be truly catastrophic even from a relatively small battery. fire intensity FASS’s attention was drawn to a recent article posted by ERI online which looks at the other end of the scale, the 5 largest known Lithium Battery fires in the USA to date...

The clubhouse at Beaverbrook Golf Club in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom (UK) was destroyed by a catastrophic fire on the evening of Monday, 7 March, fortunately causing no injuries. Firefighters were called to the scene at 10 pm, with eight fire engines in attendance. The fire was found to have caused damage to 'the entirety of the building and its basement'. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have not yet revealed a cause of the fire at this point, and while an investigation has been launch...

16 emergency responders have been killed in struck-by incidents in the first 3 months of 2022. Last year, 65 emergency responders were struck and killed while assisting others on roadways. An unknown number of others were injured. One can help reduce these tragic incidents by sharing the “In Our Boots” public service announcements (PSAs) widely with the public in the community, through social media, local news outlets, and community events. Public education on safe driving practice...

The UK government has presented amendments to the Building Safety Bill, including the removal of clauses 82 to 86, relating to the appointment of a Building Safety Manager. The amendments were made in the House of Lords in the Report Stage prior to the Third Reading. Prior to these amends, the Building Safety Manager had a significant role in the Bill, with responsibilities to manage the Part 4 building safety risk for higher risk buildings, which is outlined in clauses 60 to 81. These clause...

When a permanent fire safety alarm system fails, a temporary solution must be sourced quickly to prevent a gap in protection, while it is being fixed or replaced. Challenging scenarios are becoming more common for building owners. Whether that is damage to a permanent fire alarm system that leaves it in need of repair, or unexpected malfunctions that mean a replacement is necessary. Wireless fire alarm A temporary system is a quick solution that will afford building owners precious time and p...

The MOBOTIX M16 VdS Thermal TR solution, consisting of a thermal imaging camera, special firmware, and additional components has been approved by VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, Europe's largest institute for corporate security, since March 2022. MOBOTIX customers can, therefore, be sure that they will be warned of fire damage, as early and as effectively as possible, and know that, despite the optimum protection, any damage that occurs will be settled quickly and comprehensively, by the insura...

The Scottish government, RICS, and the Fire Sector Federation have each issued new forms and guidance in relation to aspects of fire safety and building evacuation. Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical fire safety advice on how to prevent fires and reduce the risks in a variety of settings. Published by the Scottish government, the guidance provides practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings, existing non-residential premis...

The increase in natural disasters has already noticeably changed the daily lives of many aid and rescue workers. In addition, there was the Corona pandemic and the humanitarian emergencies caused by political conflicts - most recently as a result of the Russian war on Ukraine. Given the current challenges, the topics of INTERSCHUTZ are more relevant than ever before. 1,000 companies from 50 countries as well as the participating associations and organizations will present the solutions for the...

An Isle of Man care home has been fined £46,000 for health and safety breaches after a 95-year-old died as a result of a fire in 2019. Elder Healthcare, which runs the care home, also provides emergency assistance to residents in the adjacent apartments. The court heard Elder Healthcare was not to blame for the death of Olive Renecle, who lived in a sheltered flat connected to the care home in Douglas. However, Deemster Graeme Cook said ‘shortcomings’ were found in f...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announces that Big Charter Private Limited has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to ten new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft for operation by its promoted airline, flybig. The companies will work towards a definitive purchase agreement that would include five firm-ordered aircraft and options for another five. Twin Otter Series 400 "In conjunction with the UDAN initiative, the Indian Government’s recently released policy...

The Fire Protection Association’s InfoZone seminar theatre returns for 2022 with an agenda covering a wide range of crucial talking points in the fire safety industry for attendees at FIREX International. meetings and networking Alongside its welcome reception area, where the FPA will be available for meetings and networking with members and the full supply chain of fire safety professionals, the popular InfoZone seminar theatre returns for FIREX International 2022, at London’s ExC...

Following more than 25 wildfire incidents in the last weekend of March 2022 alone, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging the public to take additional precautions. In one of the incidents, a large-scale wildfire in Devon and Somerset has called in ten fire appliances in attendance, with alerts out for similar fires in both South Wales and Lancashire, in the United Kingdom (UK). In addition, a six hectare wildfire in East Sussex has also been reported on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Till...

A team of fundraisers from Hardstaff Barriers are seeking support from colleagues and clients, as they complete the final leg of a virtual walk from Nottinghamshire, in the United Kingdom to Ukraine, in order to raise money for the humanitarian effort. On March 8, 2022, the colleagues began collectively walking the distance from their office, in central England, to the center of Ukraine, covering a distance of 1,610 miles. Spurred on by the atrocities in the country caused by the Russian aggres...

The biggest UK fire service convoy – made up of 22 vehicles and more than 5,000 items of kit and equipment, donated by UK fire and rescue services, has been deployed to support firefighters in Ukraine, on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  More than 60 volunteers from FIRE AID and fire and rescue services are taking the convoy into Poland. It will then make its way into Ukraine, providing vitally needed equipment to support firefighters, emergency services and volunteers, battling together o...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been awarded for its innovative work in embedding a customer-centric culture throughout the organisation - tailoring services for everyone in the county to help keep them safe. Customer-Centric culture The accolade of achieving bronze in the Customer Focus category of the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards on 9 March, acts as a springboard for KFRS as it embarks on a pioneering project to really get to know the people it serves. The insight gather...

Tom Morgan, Josh Hollebon, Tom Woods and Stuart Long from the Yare Valley Churches running club have each run 92 miles during February to complete the virtual challenge by surpassing the mileage an ambulance covers on an average shift. The team chose the mileage clocked-up by crews at their local station in Longwater. Completing the target We have completed similar feats previously and were keen for something new" Tom Woods said: “We have completed similar feats previously and were kee...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has announced that the Data Management Fire Standard is now open for consultation, closing 27th April, 2022.  Data Management Fire Standard The Data Management Fire Standard has been developed with expert input from the NFCC Digital and Data Program, NFCC Leads for Data, Apollo Gerolymbos and Andy Hopkinson, Government Digital Services and colleagues, with data expertise from a wide range of fire and rescue services. 

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...

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...

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...

Even if budgets are drastically reduced, state, local, tribal and territorial public safety agencies need reliable and interoperable communications to respond effectively when events disrupt normal operations. To help address these critical requirements, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has published the Contingency Planning Guide for Emergency Communications Funding, in partnership with SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators. Co...

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...

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...

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...