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United Electric Controls (UE) designs and manufactures industrial safety and control solutions for alarming and emergency shutdown of process equipment. UE recently celebrated 90 years in business at its headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts. Surviving the great depression The company was incorporated in the Boston area in 1931 after combining two then-recent inventions, the metal bellows and a snap-acting switch to create a control for oil burners.  UE survived the Great Depression...

Howe & Howe Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, unveiled its latest innovations for the firefighting community – its next-generation Thermite EV2, an all-electric firefighting robot, as well as its new, handheld controller. The Thermite EV2 is an all-electric firefighting robot operated by a software-driven controller to effectively target fires with a modular design, including a multi-position nozzle and additional attachments. Thermite EV2 Ho...

Wildland firefighters are exposed to many of the same naturally occurring respiratory hazards as structural firefighters. They are also exposed to many of the same man-made respiratory hazards, especially when fighting fires in or near the wildland-urban interface. However, unlike structural firefighters, wildland firefighters are unable to use the current standard respirator systems. They are heavy and bulky, taking up valuable carrying capacity needed for the tools and supplies required for w...

HURST Jaws of Life has introduced eDRAULIC 3.0, taking its fastest and most powerful battery-powered extrication tools and making them faster, operational in both fresh and saltwater, and also the smartest through a smart dashboard display that provides operators with real-time feedback on tool status. Safe and efficient extrication tools “We’re continually evolving HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools to make first responders’ jobs safer, easier, and more efficient, and eDRA...

Howe & Howe Inc. (Howe & Howe Technologies), a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, has unveiled its latest innovations for the firefighting community, its next-generation Thermite EV2, an all-electric firefighting robot, as well as its new, hand-held controller. The Thermite EV2 is an all-electric firefighting robot, operated by a software-driven controller, to effectively target fires with modular design, including a multi-position nozzle and additional a...

TVU Networks, the market and technology pioneer in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announces free services to emergency responders in Europe. In light of natural disasters wreaking havoc throughout the continent, TVU Networks is offering free use of its TVU Anywhere mobile app to transmit full-HD live video and 100 hours of TVU Producer, the cloud-based remote production and distribution platform. Social media channels These free services are being offered to all emergency and first...

BAFE Fire Safety Register has teamed up with building services membership scheme operator, NAPIT to offer a new competency scheme for organizations involved with Grade D fire alarm systems.  Two years in the making, the new scheme will assess the competency of organizations that provide design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services for BS 5839-6 Grade D fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises. BAFE and NAPIT partner on new Competency Scheme This new comp...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Hawaii in combating the Mana Road Fire burning in Hawaii County. On August 1, the state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Mana Road Fire. At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 140 homes in and around Puukapu Hawaiian Homeland and Waikii Ranch with a combined population of 560. The fire started on July 30 an...

FEMA recently awarded more than $400,000 to Albany and Carbon counties for post-fire mitigation. The funds are related to FEMA’s approval of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) request from the state of Wyoming for the Mullen Fire. The Mullen Fire started on Sept. 17, 2020, and burned more than 176,800 acres. As a part of the FMAG award, funding is made available through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post-Fire assistance for hazard mitigation measures that subs...

Following an extensive development process over two years in the making, the BAFE Fire Safety Register and NAPIT are proud to announce a new Scheme to assess the competency of organizations that provide design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services for BS 5839-6 Grade D fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises. BAFE DS301 BAFE DS301 (For the Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Grade D Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Domestic Premis...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation announced that it has secured a purchase order for two highly customized vehicles from Pasco County Fire Rescue in Florida including a C-45 Velocity® mobile decontamination (decon) unit, and a C-45X-2 Velocity mobile rehabilitation (rehab) unit. These specialized vehicles will provide critical support at structural fires and long-duration deployments to aid with the removal of ha...

The Fire Standards Board for England has published the Prevention Fire Standard setting out what fire and rescue services should be doing to keep communities safe from fire. This is the seventh Fire Standard to be published and sits alongside the operational response Fire Standards released earlier this year. The Protection Fire Standard will be published in September 2021. New Prevention Fire Standard published Fire and rescue services will look to use the Prevention Fire Standard to ensure...

Tom Abell has taken up his post as chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST). Tom has joined EEAST from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, where he was deputy chief executive. He takes over the reins from deputy chief executive and medical director, Dr Tom Davis, who has led the service as interim chief executive since last September. Extensive NHS experience Tom brings with him extensive NHS experience having held a variety of senior roles across the...

Are users suffering from issues with stock, shipping price hikes, or the lack of core lines? The sector is in a state of flux. It is time, after a turbulent year, to make a new connection. Diversify the supply chain post-COVID Ceasefire UK is officially launching at the Fire Safety Event 2021 and if users are ready to diversify their supply chain, there’s never been a better time to meet Ceasefire. The UK sales team will be showcasing a range of products that can future-proof a business...

Following an extensive development process over two years in the making, the BAFE Fire Safety Register and NAPIT are proud to announce a new Scheme to assess the competency of organizations, who provide design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services for BS 5839-6 Grade D fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises. BAFE DS301 Scheme BAFE DS301 (For the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Grade D Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Domestic P...

With more people planning to spend time outdoors over the coming weeks, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents to take some simple steps, in order to reduce the risk of a wildfire breaking out. Wildfire awareness campaign A week-long wildfire awareness campaign (running 26 July – 1 August) is taking place, following a period of warm and dry weather, and with more people expected to be outside, enjoying the countryside, due to COVID-19 restrictions easing and...

Firefighters are serving the community from Theale Community Fire Station, after successfully relocating from Dee Road Fire Station in Tilehurst. The relocation has been made possible due to a team effort involving staff from across the Service, led by the Capital Projects Team, who have worked effectively with the contractors on site. Contractors Knights Brown began the build in January 2020 and despite the challenges of working during a global pandemic, they have completed the build and...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging festival-goers to be aware of some important safety advice before attending Reading Festival this bank holiday weekend. David Grayson, Watch Based Station Manager, said, “While we want you to have a great time and enjoy the festival this weekend, we also want to remind you of some vital safety advice that could make all the difference to your festival experience.” “Remember, a fire can destroy a tent in under 60 second...

28 Fire Cadets from across the County showed off their new skills at a Graduation Ceremony held at Whitley Wood Training Center on 21 July 2021. Fire Cadets is run at four fire stations across the County – Crowthorne, Maidenhead, Newbury, and Whitley Wood. It is an initiative that encourages young people between the ages of 12-16 to experience what being a firefighter involves. Fire cadet course The course is an opportunity for young people to develop new life skills by taking part in f...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is supporting the month-long Fire Kills Smoke Alarm Purchasing campaign, encouraging households across the County to purchase enough smoke alarms to cover their entire household.  A common reason for a smoke alarm failing to activate is because the smoke didn’t reach the detector, meaning that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide the best chance of escaping a fire in the home. Having numerous smoke alarms offers better protecti...

The finishing touches are being applied on the project to build Theale Community Fire Station by the contractor, Knights Brown. Building work on the new station began in January 2020 and rapid progress has been made throughout, as highlighted by this timelapse footage captured on site. Collaborative working opportunity This new station supports the ongoing commitment to working collaboratively with emergency service partners, offering a shared location for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is recruiting the next group of Fire Cadets for the new academic year. About the initiative Fire Cadets is a youth initiative for young people between 12 and 16 years old and is run by firefighters and members of RBFRS staff and volunteers, with educational support from the Safety Education Team. Fire Cadets participate in practical and theoretical fire and rescue service activities, including hose drills, breathing apparatus procedures, and fir...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a manufacturer of custom-built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the addition of Fire Service, Inc., to its nationwide dealer network. Fire Service, Inc. has added the Ferrara product line at its full-service center in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. About Fire Service, Inc. Opened in 2020, the modern facility offers sales, service, parts, repairs, fire apparel, and gear. Fire Service, Inc. has been serving the fire apparatus an...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) announce that it has achieved Level Three ‘Leader’ status in the Disability Confident scheme. In becoming a Disability Confident Leader, the service joins approximately 360 other organizations who have achieved this level, of over 20,000 organizations who have signed up to the scheme. Submission and evaluation before accreditation This achievement is a testament to the work of colleagues across all areas of the service to ensure that...

Six young people have successfully graduated from a fire and police development program after youth engagement work got back underway with a bang after long months of lockdown. The group-all aged 16 to 25 years old–took part in a life-enhancing 12-week personal development course known as Prince’s Trust Team Program. Community initiative The South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and South Yorkshire Police-led initiative offers work experience, qualifications, practical skills, communi...

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA Safety), the globally renowned company in the development, manufacture and supply of advanced safety solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, has announced it has been named a preferred supplier of portable gas detection equipment for Royal Dutch Shell. This preferred supplier status is part of three-year global framework agreement to supply portable gas detection equipment and other safety technology to Shell’s offshore and onshore faciliti...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will showcase a broad selection of the latest in fire apparatus design and innovation with 12 fire trucks to be on display during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) on August 5 – 7, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees can find Pierce’s display located in the north end zone of Lucas Oil Stadium (booth #8807).“Over the last year and a half, our team continued in a pivotal role to...

Emergency One Group Ltd (E1) is looking forward to its return to the UK’s largest event for emergency services, The Emergency Services Show, at the NEC Hall 5 L12 & 0S10. To see the latest technology and innovation in the Fire Industry be sure to stop by. Steven Bell, Director stated “We are looking forward to returning to ESS and finally being able to showcase our latest projects! Despite the difficulties many companies faced last year, Emergency One was able to navigate throug...

The fire service has marked the lifting of coronavirus restrictions by attending its first public safety event in months. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue firefighters and safety officers were among those who attended a family fun day at Shirecliffe Heliport-with the event doubling up as a charity fundraiser. A fire engine and chip pan display unit- which educates people about the dangers of pouring water onto hot oil – were also there, alongside vehicles and staff from other emerge...

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is encouraging the public to use NHS 111 online for medical advice, with demand for 999 calls increasing and ambulance staff helping more patients. NHS 111 online service The NHS 111 online service offers patients quick advice on the best option for them to get the care they need, including getting a call back from a trained clinician or nurse, booking them an appointment in A&E or providing advice on how to help them recover. The call c...