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The French outdoor brand - Salomon is releasing a range of smart ski helmets for kids as a part of their FW 22/23 equipment launch. By integrating the safety technology Twiceme, the helmets can provide info such as parent phone numbers, exact location and other relevant information needed if something were to happen. Here they can find the recommended kids' helmets. In this way, the collaboration between Salomon and Twiceme can help set co-riders and loved ones at ease - and is a clear mark of...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties, in the state of Washington, USA. The US state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator, Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 10:21 p.m. PT. He determined that the Nakia Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction,...

One of the largest events of its kind, ADIPEC 2022 (31 October – 3 November, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) will host more than 150,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. With over 140,000 gross square meters of exhibition space across sixteen halls, there will be plenty to see, especially for any companies seeking reliable, high-quality, proven gas detection and monitoring technologies. gas detection From Booth 9413 in Hall 9, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection will shine t...

Mallard Enterprises Ltd was ordered to pay £120,000 after risking lives by failing to comply with a Prohibition Notice issued by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The company owns and manages Worlingham Hall, a popular Grade I listed wedding and events venue, which is also used for holiday lets. As such, it is subject to fire regulations, but admitted to three recorded breaches of notices issued by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in 2021. Fire safety offenses This included the bla...

GMB Union has announced industrial action ballot dates for more than 15,000 ambulance workers across 11 trusts in England and Wales for strike action. Ambulance workers from London, East of England, East and West Midlands, North East, Yorkshire, North West, South Central, South East Coast, South West, and Wales Ambulance trusts will participate in the strike vote. strike ballots Thousands more NHS workers will also be balloted across other NHS trusts, with more votes set to follow Thousands...

At approximately 5.20 pm, crews were called to a structure fire on Rodwell Road, Woodchester. Four trucks and one bulk water carrier attended the fire, supported by SAPOL and SAAS. The shed was not able to be saved with losses estimated at $400,000. There have been no injuries and the fire cause is under investigation. CFS crews are expected to remain at the scene for approximately another half an hour.

A team from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) took part in The National Breathing Apparatus Challenge, which saw Michael Gumeniuk receive an award for his quick-thinking actions during one of the real-life scenarios. The challenge, which takes place at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire, was jointly founded by WYFRS Assistant District Commander, David Cookson. He said: “In 2006 I was working as an instructor and there were a number of high-profil...

At the MAN Engine Academy in MAN Truck & Bus's International Engine Competence Centre in Nuremberg, MAN Engines have been training end customers and service companies in how to handle MAN engines properly for ten years. Just in time for the anniversary, online training is also being offered. Regular maintenance intervals are crucial for marine, off-road, and gas engines to ensure that they are working correctly and have a long service life. three- to five-day courses To this end, experi...

FEMA announced that its High Hazard Potential Dam Grant and the National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant programs awarded US$ 33 million in the fiscal year 2022 grants to 49 states and one territory for non-federal dams. This includes US$ 15 million through President - Joesph R. Biden, Jr.’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will provide technical, planning, design, and construction grants for rehabilitating eligible high-hazard potential dams. rehabilitating dams “Da...

A trusted company in fire safety for more than 100 years, Kidde has announced its new campaign, Cause For Alarm, a fire safety awareness initiative addressing gaps in education and access to fire safety measures. The campaign launched in the Bronx, New York, with the unveiling of a thought-provoking mural by renowned New York City-based visual artist, Cey Adams. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold cha...

They're pleased to announce the Minerva acquisition adds six locations to the expansive coast-to-coast equipment care network serving thousands of fire departments! Gear Wash is now the firefighting industry’s largest turnout gear cleaning and repair operation, having acquired Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners and its six locations. The agreement, which closed on May 13, also marks our largest Gear Wash acquisition to date and greatly expands the company’s growin...

Aaron Foster, aged 20, of Stanningley Drive in Mixenden, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for starting separate blazes at Ash Green Primary School earlier this year and at Mixenden Library in August 2020. The fire at the Clough Lane school on the evening of February 1 this year caused £4.5 million worth of damage and at its height up to 60 firefighters were on site tackling the inferno, which engulfed the upper site of the school and could be seen right across the Calderdale village....

Fire-Dex is thrilled to welcome two new associates and announce the promotion of Agnes Baker. Fire-Dex is excited to welcome Destiny Brooks and Guy Crawford to the team. Destiny will serve as Office & Accounting Assistant at their headquarters in Medina, Ohio. Guy will be based out of the Pelham, Georgia location as HR Business Partner.   Agnes Baker, who has been with Fire-Dex since February 2021, has been promoted from Office and Accounting Assistant to Accounting Clerk, suppor...

BK Technologies Corporation announced the launch of its first BKRplay service, InteropONE, the only PTToC service that enables operational interoperability to first responders through the on-demand creation of user groups without requiring network pre-provisioning or gateways. multi-agency incident response InteropONE, in cooperation with its PTToC platform partner, STREAMWIDE SA, a communications software technology provider, facilitates multi-agency incident response and mutual aid in plan...

L3Harris Technologies announced the receipt of two production orders totaling US$ 235 million to provide leader and manpack radios for the U.S. Army. The AN/PRC-163 Leader and AN/PRC-158 Manpack radios are part of the U.S. Army’s Handheld, Manpack & Small Form Fit (HMS) program. These second, full-rate production orders deliver multi-mission networking capability for warfighters in the field. AN/PRC-163 Leader and AN/PRC-158 Manpack radios “The radios we will deliver under the...

On October 11, 2022, Ajax Systems held its fourth Special Event called “Comfort zone”. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security systems. The philosophy of comfort also expanded to software, business activities, and daily work with partners. This year’s online presentation was broadcasted in 19 languages and was viewed by Ajax users and partners from over 130 countries worldwide....

Cummins Inc. will begin producing electrolyzers in the United States of America (USA), underscoring the company’s continued dedication to advancing the nation’s green hydrogen economy. Electrolyzer production will take place in Fridley, Minnesota, starting at 500 megawatts (MW) of manufacturing capacity annually, scalable to 1 gigawatt (GW) in the future. “Expanding Cummins’ electrolyzer manufacturing footprint to the United States is a milestone not only for our company...

Firefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. In addition, volunteer responders are often juggling their fire service responsibilities with full time jobs and family commitments. All these factors can have an impact on the well-being of responders and their families. While many companies offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) to deal with work-life issues, such services are usually not available for volunteer firefighters and EMS provid...

Climate change poses a serious risk to businesses globally, but which of the facilities are at the highest risk, and in what ways? And how can users best protect their business and ensure users prosper in the future? FM Global answered these questions for policyholders by introducing two new first-of-their-kind climate resilience products: the FM Global Climate Risk Report and the FM Global Climate Reporting Aid. Both are available to FM Global clients, which include many of the...

L3Harris Technologies battlefield awareness systems will enable faster identification and targeting capabilities, providing increased lethality for American Rheinmetall Vehicles’ Lynx Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). Using digitally engineered systems provided by L3Harris, the Lynx OMFV can detect and engage battlefield threats faster and at greater distances while reducing crew members needed from three to two. High-Capacity communication systems “L3Harris capabilities...

According to the latest Home Office report, released recently, false alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21; 90% of this figure is due to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office, which was collated from Fire and Rescue services across the country from the last financial year, shows that just 2% of the incidents from automatic fire alarms were a result of an actual fire. Life safety product Most of the false alarms could easily be avoided with pro...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognizes companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue is rev...

The government has launched a professional indemnity insurance (PII) scheme to help EWS1 assessors carry out their assessments of high-rise buildings. PII scheme Launched on 26 September 2022, the government has created a new scheme that will enable qualified professionals to get the cover they need to conduct a fire risk appraisal on external wall systems (known as an EWS1 form) of mid- and high-rise buildings. Developed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC), th...

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to heat their homes safely this winter. With the recent rise in energy prices, residents may turn to alternative methods of heating, such as electric heaters and blankets. Both items can be effective ways of staying warm if used correctly. If someone chooses to use an electric heater to keep warm, first ensure that any heater purchased carries the mark of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board, which means it is has been properly test...

A leading professor has praised a North East fire service for their commitment to firefighter safety and innovation. This week, Professor Anna Stec from the University of Central Lancashire provided insight into the importance of reducing contaminants and improving safety to firefighters, fire service staff and members of the public. In an event ran by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) local representatives, Professor Stec addressed a number of...

Fearless firefighters have been praised for their quick response to a serious fire at a commercial garage today. Just after 10:40 am, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received a report that a car had ignited in a commercial car garage in South Shields, United Kingdom. Fire Control staff who took the call quickly dispatched a crew to attend the scene at Evans Yard, in the Templetown area of the town. That quick response saw the fire appliance arrive on the scen...

TSI Instruments Ltd., a UK subsidiary of TSI Incorporated, has acquired Casella from IDEAL Industries, Inc. Casella is a globally renowned company in the design and manufacture of innovative instruments and systems for occupational health, industrial hygiene, the outdoor environmental and the workplace. Products include real-time dust monitors, personal sampling pumps, sound level meters, vibration monitors, and outdoor boundary monitoring systems. Acquisition of Casella This acquisition demo...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training and technical guidance. New websites Offer greater interaction with ASFP The sites will encourage greater interaction with the ASFP on a global scale and help to improve understanding of passive fire protectio...

Ajax Systems announces the new FireProtect 2 lineup and unveils the first release that includes seven models of fire detectors. The re-engineered detectors feature a patented smoke chamber that is ultimately dustproof and impenetrable for insects, thermistors that ensure rapid detection of temperature spikes, long-lasting battery life, and many accompanying hardware and software improvements. FireProtect Applications "Due to the wide application of the FireProtect detectors, we gathered valua...

On Friday, September 30, 2022, the new fire brigade technical center (FTZ) of the Minden-Lübbecke district in Hille, Germany was officially opened. Not only were there numerous representatives from business, politics, administration and the fire brigade on site for this festive occasion , but also, of course , some of G-TEC Ingenieure GmbH’s (G-TEC) Co -Designers who were responsible for the project – on behalf of the entire G-TEC team . New fire brigade technical center (FTZ)...