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Go is the new-generation, single-loop fire alarm control panel from Advanced. Versatile and packed with premium features, Go provides cost-effective access to MxPro 5 range performance, quality and ease of use, in a simpler, non-networkable format, for complete fire protection peace of mind. Available to order from October 2021, Go is the ideal solution for a wide range of single-panel sites, including restaurants, bars and guesthouses to small offices, shops, salons and surgeries. Go fire ala...

Consistent with the various governments’ requests all around Australia and New Zealand, ARA has encouraged the employees to receive the COVID vaccination. The various state and federal governments have been telling them the best way out of the pandemic and to start living a normal life is to get all of them vaccinated. Many, if not all, of customers, are requiring them to be fully vaccinated to work on construction sites and visit their premises.  Vaccination lottery ARA has establ...

The new station has two bays adjoining the welfare accommodation which include a kitchen/dining space, office spaces and a gym area. The steel framed, brickwork constructed station also has some panelling and pre-finished, low maintenance windows, roof edging and other finishes. It offers a brilliant community facility, crewed by wholetime firefighters, providing emergency cover 24/7. The development program for the station began in May 2019, and culminated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony att...

The Home Office has published the latest fire prevention and protection statistics, showing a massive reduction in fire and rescue service activity during the pandemic. The number of fire safety audits carried out by fire and rescue service inspecting officers fell 30 percent on the previous year to just over 34,000. This is substantially lower than five years ago when services carried out over 54,000 audits. Fire and rescue service inspection Fire safety audit is a planned visit by a fire an...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been awarded ServiceMark accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS), following record feedback from customers and colleagues. It’s the first time a fire and rescue service has achieved this recognition, and it’s a national standard, independently recognizing an organization’s customer service excellence. ServiceMark assessment report The ServiceMark assessment report noted that, KFRS has "turned customer culture completel...

HSE is becoming the new regulator for high-risk residential buildings, as per the provisions in the draft Building Safety Bill. This is a major component of the government’s actions towards meeting Dame Judith Hackitts 53 recommendations from “Building a Safer Future”. HSE recently published the attached document introducing the principles of what they want to see in a safety case, TCOM N328. The document suggests a number of things that building owners and building safety man...

Whilst the number of burglaries may be down for the majority due to the pandemic, the real test will come over the winter months, with darker nights and homeowners starting to venture out more regularly in the run-up to the festive season. Says Jamie Allam, “The pandemic has ensured we have all stayed home more regularly, during the day and night, giving burglars much less of an opportunity to strike. But as we all slowly return to normal, whether it’s back to the office by day, sho...

Staff members from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were recognized for their outstanding contribution to safeguarding at the West Glamorgan Safeguarding Boards’ Safeguarding Recognition Awards Ceremony which took place virtually on 29th June 2021. The ceremony was an opportunity to recognize those whose contributions had provided a real and positive impact on people’s lives and to celebrate these outstanding contributions to safeguarding.  Delivering essential s...

The LEADER team is now at the CHINA FIRE show in Beijing. Meet them at booth 07A - Hall W3 to discover their new products. Fire fighting equipment : Firefighting battery fan Firefighting nozzles with trigger TRIGGERFLOW Firefighting selectable flow nozzles MULTI FLOW Firefighting automatic nozzles FLOW-MATIC Portable fire monitor PARTNER 2 Firefighting Thermal Imaging Camera Leader TIC 3 and 4 Firefighting foam proportioner Leader MIX USAR vi...

The brand new, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Fire Station in Wakefield has officially opened in a ceremony attended by local dignitaries and fire service staff. The 2.9 million pound project, located on Brunswick Street saw the existing fire station demolished and a smaller fit for purpose and more energy-efficient replacement created with a much lower running cost. Design of the new station The new station has two bays adjoining the welfare accommodation which include a kitchen/di...

The HRU AutoFlaker is a highly efficient quick response hose layer and automated hose recovery system and only needs the truck driver to automatically retrieve hoses up to 300mm / 12" diameter. The HRU AutoFlaker retrieves and flakes the coupled hoses fully automatic most efficiently into the HoseLayer Container. No manpower is needed inside the container because the retrieval unit goes back and forth as well as left and right to flake the hose.

Over the last few weeks, Global is thrilled to have been partnering up with the team at Winkhaus to develop the skills and knowledge of composite fire doors. Winkhaus’ extensive expertise in their BM Trada Q Marked fire doors has been incredibly valuable, setting out the first steps in the journey with them. Global set its sights on the manufacturing and fabrication of its composite fire doors, looking to supply higher quality and safer doors to projects from their warehouse. With the hel...

Global HSE, a pioneer in fire engineering solutions, is one of the few companies to be named a preferred Hilti installer as part of the Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) program in the UK. Selection process Hilti undergoes a rigorous process of selecting contractors, who also need to be certified by a third party such as FIRAS or the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). This means that they work to agreed industry standards, employ trained operatives, and are subje...

GearGrid is pleased to announce they will be attending the 2019 Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show June 3rd – 5th at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show provides a great opportunity for GearGrid and attendees to discuss the storage challenges athletic facilities are currently facing. Individual athletic facilities GearGrid is dedicated to listening to these challenges and working with its customers to find th...

Utilizing FSi’s extensive fire resistance testing evidence performed by European, Australian, and other recognized international fire test standards and Certification schemes, Element Warrington Fire has been commissioned to produce a bespoke approval, specific to the installation of plastic pipes passing through profiled steel composite decks, Warrington Fire Report WF 4242912. The system is unique within the industry as there is currently no formal mechanism to test and certificate the...

Safety helmets are essential in almost all industries. Be it mining, construction, forestry, or any other sector, a safety helmet is one of the most important parts of the personal protective kit for the workforce. Over the years, with the progress in technology, hard hats have become more advanced and provide better protection. However, not all types of safety helmets are suitable for every job. safety helmets Different types of safety helmets have different properties. And it is important t...

The NFCC Academic Collaboration, Evaluation and Research Group (ACER) will get to work this autumn, led by Nottingham Trent University academic Dr. Rowena Hill. ACER will review research from both the UK and across the world, keeping a watching brief on lessons learned that could apply to UK fire and rescue services. The NFCC is keen for ACER to encourage approaches from academics who share areas for potential research. NFCC set up The NFCC set up NOL that analyzed incidents to then share lea...

During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3-9) and throughout the year, let caregivers in the community know that pre-teenage children may not wake up to a high-frequency tone smoke alarm. Smoke alarms manufactured specifically to awaken pre-teenage children are not commercially available. When caregivers create their home fire escape plans, they need to consider this and make sure someone is assigned to wake pre-teen children.  high-frequency tone alarms Research indicates high-frequency tone a...

Christmas markets and festive light switch-ons are among the most popular annual events in the United Kingdom (UK), bringing together communities and attracting tourists from far and wide. In 2020, many Christmas markets that had been a tradition for decades could not take place, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the subsequent restrictions, thereby causing disappointment to many visitors. Importance of security at public events However, in 2021, a number of UK Christmas markets are bac...

The IAFF Financial Corporation (IAFF-FC) is excited to offer supplemental insurance to members and their immediate family members for cancer and critical illness. The IAFF’s number-one priority is the members’ health and safety. Cancer And Critical Illness insurance Cancer in the fire service remains one of the most pressing concerns, along with other occupational illnesses. Firefighters are more likely to be diagnosed with certain types of cancer than the general public...

It comes as a surprise that many people would not know what to do in the event of a fire or emergency. Less than 50% of building occupants feel confident of knowing what action to take and where to evacuate to during an emergency. So, ensuring that one has a clear and simple evacuation plan in place will make all the difference if a fire were to occur – giving one and others a grasp of control should the situation arise. Creating a fire evacuation plan is also necessary in order to compl...

MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are helping volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed gear through MSA’s and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Now in its tenth year, the program has provided over $1 million worth of gear to assist volunteer fire departments in need. In 2021, 13 departments will each receive four sets of turnout gear and four helmets to help enhance the safety of their firefighters. The first 500 applicants also received a one-year NV...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings solutions, has introduced Tyco Kantech KT-2, adaptable two-door controllers, which is cost-effective, easy-to-install and operate, for small-to-medium sized businesses. Tyco Kantech KT-2 door controller This new door controller expands Johnson Controls line of multi-door control solutions, purposely designed for retailers, medical offices, warehouses and businesses, with needs ranging from one door to t...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings solutions, has announced the release of the Zettler Profile Lite range of addressable fire alarm control panels, to the Asia Pacific markets. The two new addressable panel models, Pro215 Lite and Pro415 Lite have color LCD screens with 32 zonal LEDs integrated into a simple interface, which helps reduce operator errors. Both Profile Lite panel models feature red housing options, ideal for facilities tha...

A new qualification is now available for delivery by FireQual Approved Training Centers. This new qualification provides individuals with knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, how fire risk is controlled in the workplace, the principles and practice of fire safety management at work and the role of the nominated fire marshal. Basic fire fighting equipment This new qualification also requires individuals to demonstrate their ability to safely use portable fi...

A new qualification is available for delivery by FireQual Approved Training Centers. This new qualification provides individuals with knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, how fire risk is controlled in the workplace, the principles and practice of fire safety management at work, and the role of the nominated fire marshal. New qualification available This new qualification also requires individuals to demonstrate their ability to safely use portable fire fi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, is releasing two new Tyco early-suppression, fast-response (ESFR) Rapid Install Sprinklers (RIS) for the protection of warehouse and storage facilities. Simple installation The Model ESFR-22 and Model ESFR-25 pendent sprinklers, and their accompanying custom welded outlet fitting, simplify installation for fire protection contractors by featuring pre-installed rubbe...

Brother Mobile Solutions, a globally renowned provider of mobile, desktop, and industrial printing and labeling solutions, has announced the release of an agile, on-demand printing solution for the quick creation of safety signage and labels, which are required in modern workplaces and public spaces. Safety Labeling Solution The new on-demand Safety Labeling Solution pairs a Brother thermal transfer 4-inch printer with highly-intuitive safety signage design software, as well as a wide variety...

FEMA has approved $3.07 million in federal funds to remove hazardous trees and wildfire debris along public roads in Larimer County as part of the recovery effort from the Cameron Peak Fire.  The funds are provided from the agency’s Public Assistance program under the major disaster declaration for Colorado issued on January 15, 2021, following the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires. Sharing the cost FEMA’s Public Assistance reimbursements are made on a cost-sharing...

Cummins Inc. is expanding its offering to the oil and gas market with the addition of dual-fuel capabilities to their QSK50 Tier 4 product. “Our QSK50 Tier 4 dual-fuel engine offers our well servicing customers the ability to save on their fuel costs and improve emissions while maintaining performance,” said Jenny Bush, Vice President, Cummins Sales & Service North America. “Expanding on the QSK50 product line, a staple in the oil and gas industry supports our commi...