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One of the aspects of achieving a successful business is providing safety, security, and protection for employees, staff, and clients in all forms. Included in these responsibilities is making sure that the business is prepared for emergencies at all times. One of these catastrophic emergencies is fire. Fire is one of the most difficult adversaries of a business. But, this can be reduced by laying out a comprehensive fire protection plan. The main goal in the design process of a Sydney East fir...

According to the experiences of the German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), fire extinguishing sprays correspond to the state of the art and have been successfully tested in practice over many years.  The DFV as the umbrella organization of volunteer, professional and company fire departments and the vfdb as an expert network for protection, rescue and safety therefore recommend their use in the event of normal fire risk...

Johnson Controls marks the first anniversary of Autocall™ as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market access to the same high-quality, proven fire detection solutions already available in the U.S. and the Middle East. Autocall systems Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and in...

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department recently broke ground on Fire Station 61 and then opened Fire Station 73 three days later. In late June, Interim Director/Fire Chief Keith Powers joined City of Jacksonville officials in grabbing a golden shovel and ceremoniously digging into the soil on which Station 61 will stand early next year. Three days later, Powers used oversized, gold-handled scissors alongside Station 73’s Captain Kenny Keene and city officials as they cut through a br...

Aladtec, the Wisconsin-based provider of cloud-based scheduling and workforce management software, will be among 69 sponsors presenting products and services to EMS and fire professionals attending the Pinnacle event at Rosen Shingle Creek, near Orlando, Florida, USA from July 22 – July 26, 2019. Flexible form tool Nearly 900 EMS agencies use Aladtec to provide 24/7 staffing coverage, swiftly fill open shifts and allow members to trade shifts, request time-off, and submit extra hours for...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is working with Kent Police as part of their ongoing mission to increase the use and awareness of Public Access Defibrillators (PADs). Public Access Defibrillators Kent’s emergency services already work together on a daily basis to help save lives and keep communities safe, but KFRS has now also gifted thirty defibrillators to Kent Police to help increase public access to PADs around the county.  We have since teamed with Kent Police and gifted t...

Zeta Alarms Ltd takes this opportunity to welcome Apex Fire Systems Pte Ltd as their newest global premier partner based in Singapore. Apex has recently helped expand the Zeta brand across the Far East by taking part in exhibitions in Phnom Penh, Vietnam and Yangon to name a few.

When the structure of the Parisian cathedral burned, the Parisian fire brigade sent a tracked robot inside the burning nave, dragging a 70-liter hose and delivering between 1500 and 2000 liters of water per minute, which is too insufficient to extinguish the enormous burning structure. Parisian cathedral fire extinguishing task With current technologies, attacking the fire from elevating platforms would have been more appropriate Onlookers to the arduous fire extinguishing task taken up by th...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have joined forces to launch FireStoppers – a new way for North East communities to provide anonymous information on deliberate fires. All three Services have been significantly affected by deliberate fires: CDDFRS – 2695 deliberate fires (figures for the year ending December 2018) NFRS – has seen a 21.5% increase to...

Over 3,500 flood professionals will fill Birmingham’s NEC on the 11th and 12th of September to attend the world’s largest flood exhibition and conference - The Flood Expo 2019. With 150 cutting-edge supplier exhibitors, 100 expert-led seminars, and some of the brightest minds, engineers, and authorities within the sector all under one roof. The Flood Expo will showcase the innovative products, services, and infrastructure helping to deal with an ever-increasing global threat. The F...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) as a member of the Safer Roads for Kent group, is on a mission to make the county’s roads safer. Over the last three years, firefighters have dealt with more than 3,350 crashes, many of which have involved vehicle cutting to free people trapped inside. Sadly a number of crashes have resulted in people dying or sustaining life-changing injuries, which also impact the lives of their families and friends. ‘Drive’ To Empower In a bid to reduce...

Vimpex’s Identifire TriTone sounder has recently been certified by UL Laboratories, an important move that marks a strategically important development for Vimpex. The UL brand is recognized worldwide as a mark of quality, safety and reliability and gives Vimpex the opportunity to expand further into more export markets. Managing Director, James Jones, says that “Vimpex’s selection of UL for certification to EN standards is an important part of the business’s strategy in...

Firefighters are physically fit. They have to be, to do the work they do. But the conditioning, skill and speed INTERSCHUTZ attendees can witness at the international FireFit Championships are in a league of their own. And now, for the very first time, the championships are coming to INTERSCHUTZ with an action-packaged program spanning all five show days, from 15 to 20 June 2019. "The FireFit Championships complement INTERSCHUTZ perfectly," commented Martin Folkerts, Global Director INTERSCHUTZ...

ARA proudly partnered with industry leaders to deliver the magical and inclusive Tumbalong Lights playground at Sydney’s Vivid Lights Festival. "ARA is proud to be involved with the Tumbalong Lights inclusive playground at Vivid Sydney. This year’s space theme was fun and inspiring and it was great to see people of all ages and abilities enjoying the creative installations on display," said Allison McCann, Chief Financial Officer, of The ARA Group. creativity and innovation E...

At 1207 hours, a call was dispatched for a vehicle fire on I95 NB. Engine 111 was in the area and requested to be added to the call. Engine 111 was the first unit to arrive on the scene and quickly extinguished the fire. No people were injured.

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world. Steven Worthington, who will continue to serve the combined organization as President, Globe Fire Protection commented, “Victaulic brings additional financial resources to Globe, enabling added focus on innovation to support our customers and the ind...

One of the most significant components of medical facilities is maintaining their safety. In this line of work, there is no room for mistakes. Everything should be done to ensure that the healthcare personnel, staff, and patients are safe at all times and all costs.  fire safety plan The population in a healthcare facility is mostly sick, disabled, and elderly. This makes planning a South West Sydney: Health Centres Fire Protection a lot more challenging than other facilities. There are...

Odin Foam introduced a new self-contained Ultra High Pressure (UHP) coupled with a High Volume (HV) pump for dual-purpose firefighting. The model UHP-HV® has received global publicity, including being featured on the front cover of International Fire Buyer. The system is available in both gasoline and diesel-powered versions. Units have been sold throughout the USA, as well as in Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. The diesel boasts the Kubota 24.5 hp water-cooled engine.

Engines continue to evolve and change as manufacturers contend with tighter EPA regulations. One of the changes to contend with is Kawasaki’s elimination of the 28 HP carbureted engine, used in the gasoline-powered Mongoose. Darley upgrades Mongoose drive Based on the above, Darley have upgraded the Mongoose drive to a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 31 HP Kawasaki engine. This re-design maintains the same footprint, while providing improved performance. The new package offers electronic...

International School for Search and Explosives Education - ISSEE’s experienced instructors have been brushing up their teaching skills this summer, with a Level 3 Qualification in Education and Training. The team worked with Train Aid to achieve the nationally recognized, Ofqual-approved Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Train Aid is a national training provider, which specializes in accredited first aid, teaching and assessing qualifications. Level 3 Qualification in Education an...

Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc., a renowned global provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment, announced that it has acquired international liquid and gas handling solutions provider, Oina VV AB, for a net purchase price of approximately US $10 million funded by cash on hand. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Oina specializes in customized pump solutions for liquid handling processes for use in medical, process and industrial applications. Oina will be part of Gardner Denver&rsq...

Infographics announced a joint collaboration between West Sussex and Surrey Fire and Rescue as part of their move to a fully managed Cloud delivery and maintenance model, with FireWatch on the Microsoft Azure platform. The new FireWatch Cloud solution, underpinned by Microsoft Azure, will provide them with flexible and remote access to their FireWatch fire service management system, including full management and upgrades. It will also deliver a live integration with Surrey and West Sussex Fire...

After entering into partnerships with Australian, Italian and Chinese trade fairs, the Deutsche Messe group of companies is now launching its own, fully proprietary INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in a foreign market: ‘INTERSCHUTZ USA’ is the name of the new event devoted to the North American firefighting equipment and safety/security sector. "Our new commitment in the U.S. represents an expansion of INTERSCHUTZ's worldwide network and allows us to occupy a key market with our strong brand,...

Protection is a crucial thing to consider for just about any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when the right precautions are taken, but if safety measures are ignored, welders face a lot of hazards that could be potentially dangerous, including fire, electrical shock, explosions, fumes, and gases. Any of which can result in fatal injuries. arc welding procedure Due to the intense temperatures related to any arc welding procedure, always be conscious of fire hazards. Although...

It's easy to be complacent, careless, and overconfident with things that users work with every day. Losing the once-held fear of fire is a cinch when users are experienced welders.  But a minor mistake or inappropriately placed object can send a room up in smoke and start welding fires. As challenging as it might seem, a welder must always do a spot check for combustible objects within the welding environment. Fire prevention Fire prevention is essential, welding sparks start a fire...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s (KFRS) very own canine crew member Buzz, is now well on his way to becoming a fully operational search dog within the technical rescue team. The cocker spaniel started his basic training with the Technical Rescue team when he was just six months old. Now, 12 months on, and thanks to the dedication of his handler Andy Parks, Buzz is making excellent progress with his training schedule. Buzz-eye-view camera During a recent three-day UK training exercise held...

Managing healthcare centers comes with the important responsibility of keeping patients safe. Along with providing competent doctors and nurses to administer excellent healthcare, an efficient and effective fire safety plan, and evacuation procedure in case of an emergency should be established. Health Centres have more challenging fire safety and protection needs than other commercial buildings. fire protection plan There will be patients who are unable to walk and others who depend on life...

In this modern age, FCF has grown to rely much of its lives on electricity. The benefits of electricity are countless; day in and day out, FCF uses electricity to power up their appliances and electronic gadgets.  However, it also presents a lot of potential safety hazards in any home, office, or factory such as electrocution and fire. These hazards can be mitigated and reduced by taking the necessary steps to eliminate the threat with the help of a competent electrician. electrical servi...

Fires generally start from a single spark turning into a catastrophic blaze. When not contained immediately, they could cause devastating property damage and tragic loss of lives. Time is crucial in the event of a fire; it doubles its size every second it isn't given the proper action. This is where fire extinguishers play an important role. Fire extinguishers help in controlling the early stages of fire before it develops. Different fire classifications However, the user of a fire extinguis...

Fire safety plans are designed in accordance with the risk assessment of a building and its occupancy type. Preparing for a hospital fire safety plan, however, is much more complicated than others. Hospitals have hundreds to thousands of patients confined to beds and wheelchairs or connected to a life support system. Sydney Medical Center Fire Safety Plan The immobility of the patients adds a challenge in an emergency evacuation procedure. In designing Sydney Medical Center Fire Safety Plan...