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Blackline Safety is pleased to announce it is one of 26 companies honored by Canadian Occupational Safety with the 2023 5-Star Safety Culture Award. This award shines a spotlight on organizations committed to ensuring the well-being of their employees and who deliver strong safety cultures time and time again through a diverse set of tools and workplace policies. leadership and teamwork Meaghan Whitney, Chief People Officer at Blackline Safety, says the award validates the efforts Blackline S...

Following a competitive tender process, Infographics is delighted to announce that Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has selected the Prevent + Protect solution to replace a Microsoft Dynamics-based system and further modernize prevention and protection activities. The project includes deploying the Prevent + Protect Mobile App, Web Client and close integrations with Microsoft Office 365. The Microsoft Azure Cloud-hosted solution will be delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS). Operational ris...

The recent atmospheric rivers that hit California are an excellent reminder to prepare homes and families for the next wildfire. The abundant Spring rains will bring a bloom of greenery that, come, Summer, will likely die and become the kind of flammable material wildfires thrive on. free wildfire home hardening assessments Calabasas nonprofit EPIC-FSC has helped 100 neighbors get prepared through free wildfire home hardening assessments. The fire safe council hopes to help all Calabasas resid...

Checkmate Fire Solutions, based strategically across the United Kingdom (UK), has fought off stiff international competition to scoop a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating huge commitment to health and safety excellence. Checkmate is delighted to have won a Silver Award in the Industry Sector category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of every working day. RoSPA Health and Safety Awards RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is...

In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, competency is defined as having a ‘possession of sufficient knowledge or skill’. Although this is true, at Quelfire, believe that there is more to competency than knowledge, skill, or experience. While can tangibly measure someone’s qualifications or skills, it is also about personal attributes and how to use them to apply the skills that make them competent. Often say that competency is knowing what do not know and being prepared to ask for...

Jinhong gas ESG Department won the service contract of the Nanjing CEC Panda LCD TGM business and recently settled in the Nanjing CEC Panda LCD G6 site. The whole TGM team has 10 people to maintain and ensure the operation of the customer’s G6 site and the daily management of electronic special gases (including SF6, CF4, NF3, Cl2, NH3, PH3/SiH4, SiH4, H2, and BCl3 gases). operation SOP According to the operation SOP of each gas cabinet on-site, TGM service engineers...

At 9.30 a.m. on June 16, with a strong opening gong, Jinhong Gas Co., Ltd. was officially listed on the board! Jinhong gas has also become the first enterprise listed on the STAR market in XiangCheng District, Suzhou City. Jinhong management team invited government pioneers at all levels, customer representatives, industry association pioneers, supplier representatives, intermediary representatives, gas peer enterprises, and chamber of commerce representatives to attend the listing ceremony to...

The Rosenbauer Switzerland team awaits everyone at Suisse Public 2023 in Bern, Switzerland, from June 6 to June 9, 2023. Here, the latest trends from the firefighting sector will be presented. Rosenbauer’s long-term goal is to serve firefighting applications with end-to-end e-mobility solutions and thus, contribute to sustainability in mobility. Alternative drive concepts and the topic of electro-mobility will also be the focus of attention at Suisse Public 2023 event. Rosenbauer pr...

Renee Webb is a proud Narrunga and Nukunu woman from Adelaide, South Australia. Renee attended an information session at a jobs expo in Adelaide. After hearing about what the ARA Group delivers, Renee decided to apply for a cleaning role within the ARA Property Services division. Renee spent four years successfully working with the ARA Property team in South Australia servicing some high-profile, prominent buildings, and customers in the city of Adelaide. Renee was looking to grow personally an...

The ARA Fire branch in Western Australia, in conjunction with ARA Indigenous Services, has secured the BHP Nickel West (BHP NiW) fire protection services contract for the BHP NiW mine sites and refineries in the Goldfields and Perth. fire protection services contract The fire protection services contract is for the inspection and testing of all the fire protection assets. These assets are the fire sprinkler systems, the fire alarm systems, the fire extinguishers and hose reels, and the passive...

A century-old fire truck has finally returned to its home department thanks to a 2,000 mile cross-country lift by GearGrid owner Mike Boyer. With the experience and equipment needed to transport antique vehicles—as well as a shared appreciation for preserving fire department history—Boyer eagerly volunteered to assist with these efforts. Sheridan Fire-Rescue in Wyoming had spent decades tracking down its 1919 American LaFrance through the effort of now-retired captain Edgar Fack. Th...

Applied Sensor Technologies (AST), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed RTDs and thermocouples for OEMs, process, and discrete industries, announced that their UNI5 product line of terminal head-mounted transmitters can be configured via a smartphone or tablet using Near Field Communication (NFC®) or a Bluetooth® modem.  The app makes set-up and configuration quick and simple, but also field-capable. Configuration methods “When customers needed...

Often UEC is asked by its customers if the wireless gas detector can be installed at longer distances from a mesh network than it recommends. A typical transmitter, like the Vanguard detector, running at 2.4 GHz will have a 2 dBi gain antenna. With a 2 dBi gain antenna, the signal transmitted by the device will be fairly close to omnidirectional in the horizontal plane providing reliable performance over reasonable distances. Correct antenna selection Customers may also have a tank farm sever...

National codes such as the NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, National Fire Alarm Protection Association, and international standards like EN 60079-29 provide considerable prescriptive guidance and performance-based requirements on how fire and gas systems should be designed and deployed within a facility. IEC performance-based standards Process plants and facilities also look to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) which has promulgated performance-based...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection are unveiling its SpyglassTM SG50-F series of flame detectors to make the safeguarding of people and assets easier than ever before. With updated optics and algorithms, and on- board video in either color or near-infrared options, the SG50-F series offers superior performance and security. Reliability and functionality For any facility to protect its most valuable resources such as human lives and capital assets, reliable flame detection systems are a necessit...

Globally renowned company in life safety solutions and services, Hochiki Europe has announced the launch of their next generation of emergency lighting, FIREscape Nepto. This intelligent, self-testing and self-monitoring emergency lighting system is set to revolutionize the emergency lighting market. Building upon the success of the FIREscape range launched in 2009, this new design brings with it a suite of new features and benefits driven by technology improvements and innovations in the R&...

WAGNER Rail GmbH, a provider of fire protection solutions for rail vehicles and a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, received another major order from Indian Railways at the end of 2022 to equip 1,100 rail vehicles with the TITANUS  PRO∙SENS® fire detection system. The order volume from the state-owned Indian railway company amounts to several million Euros. PRO∙SENS® fire detection system The fire protection solution provider secured the first order for Indian Railways four y...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Anheuser-Busch for the fifth year to provide canned drinking water to volunteer fire departments that respond to wildfires. The emergency drinking water for Wildland Firefighters program will provide 1.5 million cans of clean drinking water to departments in 2023 to help them be ready for wildfires and other long incidents. water donation program Emergency drinking water for Wildland Firefighters program will provide 1.5 million c...

The 2BV2 liquid ring pump with coaxial direct connection design is a high-power and multi-functional pump, which can save working fluid by up to 50%. 2BV2 liquid ring vacuum pump / compressor has longer service life and adopts stainless steel shaft to improve corrosion resistance. The pump body can be made of all stainless steel, can be equipped with ordinary motor or explosion-proof motor, and can also have different material combinations to meet various process applications. Severe working...

Learn how the NASH CERTIFIED™ UX program allows customers to exchange their existing pumps or compressors that may be losing performance for an identical refurbished pump or compressor at a fraction of the price. Join Rick Kushinski, North American Technical Manager for Aftermarket, for a free webinar on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, @ 11 AM EST. Liquid ring equipment Rick Kushinski has almost 30 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing liquid ring vacuum pumps &am...

Condenser exhauster packages from Nash efficiently remove inward air leakage from the condenser in steam cycle plants. These packages provide lower turbine backpressure, improve heat rates, and reduce generating costs. condenser exhauster packages Typically, condenser exhauster packages consist of liquid ring vacuum pumps (either two-stage or single-stage with an air ejector), air-liquid discharge separator, heat exchanger, and associated controls. Nash condenser exhauster packages perform re...

Dry vacuum pumps are vital to chemical and pharmaceutical industrial applications as these systems directly influence production. Vacuum affects the quality, unit cost, environmental impact, energy costs, and safe handling of many materials.  Currently, many engineers throughout the chemical and pharmaceutical industries are converting from wet to dry vacuum technology. Dry vacuum pumps do not use water, oil, or any other liquid for sealing or lubrication of the vacuum stages....

HOFFMAN & LAMSON multistage centrifugal blowers and smart blower controls will be on display in the Gardner Denver booth at WEFTEC’s 92nd Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference.   They invite visitors to booth number 2048 in the South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois to explore products and talk to global leading experts about reliable and efficient solutions for wastewater applications. WEFTEC is implementing new exhibit hours; the show runs Monday, Septembe...

Amthal, as a dedicated part of the Honeywell Gent Network has delivered its first dedicated CPD seminar on fire technology, to an integrated property consultancy. In partnership with Honeywell Gent and Motorola Avigilon, the CPD entitled ‘Comply, Stay Alive!’ highlighted the importance of fire safety. They followed with the successful delivery of the Marlborough Science Academy Full Site Wide Fire Alarm Upgrade using GENT’s latest technology including Connected Life Safety Ser...

Enhanced connectivity is essential to maximizing the efficiency of how a building operates, be it commercial or residential irrespective of its age. Sensors such as those that measure occupancy, energy, and water use and alert for maintenance depend on robust and reliable connectivity. Equally, at a time when many are struggling to attract people back to the office, removing barriers to attendance is important. That includes ensuring all employees can make and receive mobile phone calls whereve...

Over 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the world with the necessary, but disruptive nature of lockdowns and restrictions impacting day-to-day business across the UK. Despite the turbulent year, the risk a fire poses to life and property remains unchanged and it is essential that businesses continue to ensure precautionary and preventative measures are taken. Survey among fire safety professionals In order to gain an insight into how COVID-19 has impacted the fire safety industry,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) in Maryland has placed an order for 23 custom Pierce fire apparatuses. This is the second substantial order for the department since 2019. BCoFD will have taken delivery of 55 Pierce apparatus in total by the end of 2024. new fire apparatus The purchase of the new fire apparatus was managed by authorized Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions in Virginia and is part of an init...

GearGrid’s innovative accessories provide the ultimate solutions to the unique personal protective equipment (PPE) storage challenges. GearGrid accessories ensure the space is organized and ready for any call at a moment’s notice. All built with the same heavy-duty steel and attentive craftsmanship as the rest of their line, GearGrid accessories let the users organize their space, their way. Whether they need security for their personal items, a seat for convenience or a variety of...

The Empire Hose Co 3, Fire Department stores their gear and equipment in GearGrid’s Standing Mobile & Free-Standing Lockers. Standard Mobile Lockers are placed in the middle and the parameter of the room to maximize storage space. Each locker includes a stainless-steel hang bar, hanger, and helmet holder for PPE storage and organization.

Madison Water Utility in Madison, WI utilizes GearGrid’s Personnel Wall Mount Lockers to store and protect their PPE and gear. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor buildup and allows damp items to dry faster. Provide a durable, functional, and modular solution for storing a variety of gear and equipment. The integrated, hinged seat allows for maximum space by eliminating the need for additional benches while providing added gear storage undern...