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C-TEC launches a series of free CPD-certified seminar events entitled 'Fire Alarm Systems for Domestic Dwellings'. The events - to be hosted at six venues across the UK - are ideal for anyone working in the domestic fire sector including consultants, specifiers, housing associations, installers, facilities managers, building developers, landlords and more. Fire Alarm Systems The events will run from 9.45am to 2.30pm and are designed to:- Give a brief overview of how domestic and commercial...

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards, due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during disposal process, as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in the United Kingdom each year, appr...

The ‘MISTRAL 300’ foam generator is mainly made of aluminium alloy with a stainless steel turbine that allows permanent operation, which is not the case with competing models equipped with plastic turbines. Indeed, plastics have a moisture recovery that causes the outer diameter of the turbine to swell, which then rubs into the turbine’s cage and blocks it in less than three hours. The choice of plastic material for a Delaval turbine is due to the difficulties of machining the...

The Township of Langley Fire Department is the first agency to become an internationally accredited agency in the province of British Columbia, in Canada. The accreditation team of the Township of Langley Fire Department appeared before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, which marked the final step in the department’s journey towards earning accreditation from the CFAI. Accredited Agency Status Having answered numerous questions an...

The Cobb County Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing its fall session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy (CPSA). This 13-week program provides an opportunity for Cobb County citizens to obtain an insider’s look into the various entities that comprise the Department of Public Safety. During the course, participants will gain knowledge and insight as to how the Police, Fire, Animal Services, and 911 departments are organized and the important role each plays in fulfilling the...

West Chester Township’s new logo reflects the community’s strengths and personality in a modern way. “The previous logo has suited West Chester well and has been successful through more than 20 years of growth,” said Barbara Wilson, director of public information & engagement for the Township. “West Chester, however, has evolved and it was time to refresh. We wanted a logo that more clearly represented how our residents view our community and helps communicate...

Hicks Gate Fire Station will be throwing its doors open to the public this Saturday (17/08), showcasing Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) and how firefighters keep local communities safe. From 10am to 4pm, the open day will focus on the national resilience capabilities that ensure community safety through location extraction and stabilization in structural collapse. Staff will also demonstrate risk reduction and how everyone can play a part in making safety a key part of their daily lives throug...

BAFSA is pleased to see the GMB join the long-running campaign for sprinklers to be fitted in all schools in England. Scotland has had sprinklers fitted in all newly built schools since 2010 and Wales since 2014, it is time that children being educated in England enjoyed the same continuity of education. Fire Sprinklers Fires in schools disrupt education, destroy valuable work both of students and teachers, and deprive communities of valuable assets. Sprinklers save lives, protect firefighte...

Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA has acquired a stake in Focus Field Solutions Inc., a provider of industrial safety solutions based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With this latest investment, Dräger extends its expertise in the area of digital worksites. Focus FS has developed a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform which digitizes critical operations data for people and assets. It offers different modules such as HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), E-Must...

On June 2019, Fike participated in an explosion prevention seminar held in Santos, Brazil. The seminar was a collaborative effort between Fike and several other subject matter experts to present the latest explosion protection research and products. Over the last few years, Fike Regional Sales Manager Luis Barbim and Fike distributors have hosted road shows for end users, designers, authorities having jurisdiction, and more throughout Brazil. However, for 2019’s road shows, Barbim and the...

Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth Thursday at 11:00 am. During a true emergency, the full siren cycle will be run for three minutes. Radio frequency changes When the p...

BAFSA has published an amended BIF 24 which reflects latest courses available and future plans. The most recent addition to BAFSA’s portfolio of direct and indirect course delivery are Fire Sprinkler Design Courses. BAFSA delivers sprinkler design courses across the UK. These can be for individuals who wish to sit the LPCB Examinations and Reviews, or to improve their knowledge of the principles of sprinkler design. Tailoring to the needs of companies Currently the suite of courses incl...

GMB, the union representing school staff, are shocked and concerned by figures recently released by the London Fire Brigade, that report that of all 57 fires in schools across the capital attended by the LFB in the past year, not one of the schools were fitted with sprinklers also known as Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS). GMB Supporting LFB Campaign GMB is supporting the LFB campaign to ensure all schools are fitted with sprinklers by urging GMB members to contact their local members...

GMB, the union representing school staff, are shocked and concerned by figures recently released by the London Fire Brigade, that report that of all 57 fires in schools across the capital attended by the LFB in the past year, not one of the schools were fitted with sprinklers also known as automatic fire suppression system (AFSS). GMB supports the LFB campaign to ensure all schools are fitted with sprinklers by urging GMB members to contact their local members of parliament and tell them they w...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is the first fire service in the UK to achieve the ISO 45001 accreditation with a 100 percent pass rate. ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System is the world’s first International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S). It was introduced in 2018 and replaces the previous British Standard of OHSAS 18001 in the organization. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been working closely with staff and partners to ens...

TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand that offers operations and training management software for the fire service, and the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) are proud to announce Lee Whitner of South Adams County (Colorado) Fire Department, as the recipient of the 2019 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award. 2019 VCOS Training Officer Award As the award winner, Whitner will be recognized during the annual VCOS meeti...

Wormald has officially opened a new office in Adelaide’s Kidman Park, bringing key divisions together under one roof for the first time in four years. Since returning to local management three years ago, Wormald has renewed its focus as Australia’s independent and dedicated fire and safety services provider, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization following 25 years of US multinational ownership. Establishing new facility Key developments in the national transition ha...

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety and surveillance industry will have a strong presence at the GSX 2019 (Global Security Exchange 2019) event, being represented in nearly a dozen member booths across the show floor. OSSA will celebrate its one-year anniversary while in Chicago and demonstrate the rapid progress underway as competing and complementary institutions...

The deployment of the optical fiber at POK’s Nogent-sur-Seine site in France has enabled the fire safety equipment major to increase their internet speed from around 30 Mbps to 200 Mbps. They notice a significant difference when using software, such as skype for video-conferencing with customers or teams abroad. Similarly, sending large files now works very well and efficiently, the company noted. Optical fiber transmission POK strongly encourages their neighboring organizations to equi...

Halma plc, the FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, has appointed Ruwan De Soyza as its first General Counsel and Company Secretary. General Counsel is a newly created role for Halma. Ruwan will have global responsibility for the group’s legal and compliance affairs and become a member of Halma’s Executive Board. He will also oversee corporate governance as Halma’s Company Secretary based at the Head Offices in Amersham, UK. Infrastructure safety and sec...

MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up again to help volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed gear through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway. This annual program began in 2012 and has provided 255 sets of gear to 45 departments to date. In 2019, another 13 departments will each receive four new sets of gear. The first 500 applicants also received a one-year NVFC membership, courtesy of MSA. The first two recipients of the MSA’s 2019 Globe Gear Giveaw...

3M announced that it has completed the sale of its gas and flame detection business to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, for $230 million in cash. Gas And Flame Detection The business is a pioneer in fixed and portable gas and flame detection with products sold under the Oldham, GMI, Detcon, Simtronics and Scott Safety brand names. 3M will retain the...

G&S Brandschutztechnik AG announces rebranding strategy with new brand name, Rosenbauer Brandschutz Deutschland GmbH. The specialized company for preventive fire protection has been part of the Rosenbauer Group since 2016 and only in the previous year merged SICS Brandschutz GmbH, G&S Brandschutz GmbH, and G&S Sprinkleranlagen GmbH to form a single company. Preventive fire safety expert The former company name is to be continued as a modified label of excellence, G&S Integrated...

Det-Tronics has introduced a new high-speed deluge module (HSDM) for the Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) fire and gas safety controller. The HSDM expands the capability of the EQP so it can activate ultra-highspeed suppression systems for high-hazard applications such as, but not limited to, munitions manufacturing. Det-Tronics, a provider of fire- and gas-safety systems, is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeratio...

Mitie Fire & Security Systems announces Nedap Security Management as a partner of choice for access control in the UK. This new strategic partnership builds on a close relationship developed between the two organizations while working for clients in a range of sectors, from large automotive manufacturing to high street retail outlets. Complex security solutions Chris Watts, Director of Mitie Fire & Security Systems says: "Mitie's relationship with Nedap has gone from strength to stren...

The Senior Director of Dyeing and Finishing Technology at TenCate Protective Fabrics, Bert Truesdale, will be delivering a keynote address at the 30th annual FLAME Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this May 19th through the 22nd. The FLAME Conference focuses on new advances in flame retardancy of polymeric materials. The conference is sponsored by BCC Research, a company that provides market research for clients looking to study new business opportunities. FR coatings science Over the course...

E- ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a global provider of emergency response vehicles, is proud to announce its expansion in Ocala, Florida with the addition of 66,000 square feet. E-ONE currently has a total of more than 300,000 square feet for its Ocala operations, including the Welcome Center and the Chassis, Body and Aerial facilities. In addition, at the E-ONE Hamburg, NY facility, there is a 75,000 square foot operation for stainless steel body production. The new expansion in Ocala, FL b...

In line with its program of continuous product development, Kentec releases a new firmware version 1.0.13 for the Vizulinx Fire Alarm management module. Firmware version 1.0.13 replaces the current firmware version 1.0.11 and provides the following new features: Vizulinx now provides full support for Taktis EN & Taktis UL addressable fire alarm panels. Connection of Vizulinx to Taktis is via IP and to achieve this the Taktis panel must have a media gateway card fitted. Hydrosense Leak Dete...

People living and working in Clevedon are being invited to give something positive back to the community by becoming on-call firefighters. Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is looking to recruit five new on-call staff to help provide cover from the station in Clevedon. On-call firefighters use the same fire engines and equipment as their ‘wholetime’ (full-time) colleagues. The main difference is that on-call firefighters provide support from their home or workplace, rather...

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority has expressed huge disappointment at the news it has not been successful in its fight to prevent the transfer of governance of the fire and rescue service to the Police and Crime Commissioner. The outcome of the judicial review, which took place last month, was announced and the judge has upheld the Home Office’s decision to allow the Police and Crime Commissioner to take over governance of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service from the Fire...