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The families of two much loved mother,s who lost their lives in a tragic care home fire, have backed the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) campaign urging the government to improve sprinkler regulations in England. Daphne Holloway, 88 and Ivy Spriggs, 91 sadly lost their lives, after an accidental fire ripped through Newgrange Care Home, in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, on 8th April 2017.  NFCC’s ‘Think Sprinkler’ campaign Daphne & Ivy’s daughters,...

Fire protection solutions company Advanced has appointed Sasi Kumar to accelerate growth in the Middle East and Africa as part of its progressive international sales strategy. Sasi joins Advanced from sister Halma company FFE Ltd. where he successfully grew their specialist beam and flame detector business in his role as Head of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Before that, Sasi worked in industrial automation at Siemens Ltd. Roles and responsibilities In his new rol...

It has been nearly five years since the devastating fire that destroyed Grenfell Tower, which saw the loss of 72 lives. Others lost their homes, possessions, and loved ones, which changed the course of their lives forever. Since the tragic event, a public inquiry was conducted into the cause of the fire, leading the construction industry to come under heavy scrutiny. Hackitt’s Independent Review In May 2018, Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will once again be hosting the ASFP Pavilion on stand FI1224 at FIREX International 2022, at London Excel from 17 May - 19 May, 2022. It will feature a Learning Zone, the ASFP Pavilion aims to help visitors to gain a greater understanding of the essential role of passive fire protection within the current built environment.  ASFP will be showcasing its range of training courses, guidance documents, and membership services and offering a...

From June 21-23, 2022, the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart (GER) will be all about automotive testing, development, and validation technologies. AQUASYS presents innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HPWM) in hall 8, booth 8530. The safety of employees and the high availability of test equipment are the focus. The experienced team offers competent consulting as well as cost-optimized solutions for the development and test environment already in the...

FSM Awards 2022 acknowledges the former BAFE Chief Executive’s esteemed career. In April 2022, Western Business Media held the inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards. The recipient of the first-ever FSM Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stephen Adams, former Chief Executive of BAFE. Over Mr. Adams’ career, before joining BAFE, he accumulated wide commercial security and fire background. This included senior roles within BSIA, Thorn Fire and Security, and Managing Direc...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its range of guidance with the release of three new and three updated documents.  The new Advisory Notes 27, 28, and 29 offer advice on particular issues of concern to the industry.  Advisory Note 27 Advisory Note 27 provides advice on the structural fire protection of steel beams with corrugated webs. These fabricated sections, which were recently introduced to the market, offer a thinner steel plate t...

The Fitness for Human Habitation (Wales) Act comes into effect 15 July, and will affect all landlords, whether social or private. The act identifies 29 hazards within the property where landlords need to meet minimum requirements. The FFHH act requires a smoke alarm, in proper working order, to be present on every storey of a dwelling. Landlords must ensure that each of these alarms is in proper working order and interlinked with all other smoke alarms connected to the electricity supply. Batt...

David Riella, joint owner of the Deganwy Hotel pleaded guilty to three offenses under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and has been ordered to pay £8,567 in fines and costs. He was also ordered to pay £4,537 in costs and a victim surcharge of £190 when he appeared before Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on April 26. The failures in the fire safety standards were identified by officers of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service following a fire at the property in June 20...

Marion Body Works, a renowned national manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, fire & emergency apparatus, custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and defense bodies, announces plans for expansion. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter in the company’s 117-year history of family ownership. As of May 1, Marion Body Works has acquired additional manufacturing space located in Shawano, Wisconsin, USA, just 22 miles east of their main headquarters. New additional manufacturing s...

The club has been told it can only reopen once it addresses serious fire safety concerns. They were forced to close following a joint operation by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and Warwickshire Police. On inspection of the premises, the fire service found there was insufficient fire-resistant separation between the commercial premises on the ground floor and the means of escape from the upper floor residential accommodation. Inspectors also noted the absence of a working fire alarm when...

The portable fire extinguisher that has been a staple requirement for commercial buildings for decades is playing an increasing role in putting out fires according to the results of a recent survey. As Chair of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) Services Council, Chubb’s Guy Middleton was elected to head up the group conducting the Fire Extinguisher Use Survey. Aim of the survey This involved bringing together technicians from companies in the four main trade associations in the U...

CertAlarm, an organization offering a pan-European quality mark in the fire protection and security systems industry, has confirmed the completion of its 4th cycle of round-robin test series. Round-robin tests are comparative tests, performed by the participating laboratories, at regular intervals and using the same test sample. As such, they are an important monitoring tool for CertAlarm’s partners and recognized test laboratories. Round-robin tests Round-robin tests enable quality sup...

Dräger (Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA), a globally renowned company in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the UCF FireVista, a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) that can be activated one-handed with just one button, thereby providing split-second access to critical visual support, within a firefighting incident. TICs (thermal imaging cameras) TICs (thermal imaging cameras) provide vital insight when visibility is significantly reduced, due to fire, smoke, or darkness...

South Yorkshire firefighters are supporting a brave Sheffield girl’s bid to raise vital cash for the charity that supported her care. Molly Williams, aged 9, was born with a rare form of motor neuron disease, meaning she will never walk or stand without support. But Molly and her sister Anya and brother Edmund have spent time training with firefighters at Parkway Fire Station as she gears up to complete 84 laps of an athletics track- a lap for every night she’s spent in critical car...

The occupant was able to evacuate the premises safely, and the fire was already out when firefighters arrived on the scene thanks to sprinklers that had been fitted throughout the building. Fire officers say the incident highlights the value of fire sprinklers fitted in high-rise, residential buildings. benefits of retrofitting sprinklers All high-rise tower blocks in Doncaster have been fitted with fire sprinklers by St Leger Homes. The housing provider’s investment followed a joint fi...

Celsius plumbing and heating is a finalist in the most sustainable installer category at this year’s heating installer awards, thanks – in part – to its use of BigChange. This achievement recognizes the Edinburgh-based firm’s commitment to and success in achieving a more sustainable way of working. This includes working with BigChange to reduce paper waste and improve fuel efficiency, and Celsius’s commitment to spreading awareness and education of sustainable pra...

It is with deep regret that Mill Creek DE Fire Company announces the passing of Deputy Chief Emeritus John P. Fox. John had been battling failing health for several years. John was a go-getter from the moment he joined Mill Creek in April of 1963, holding many positions within Mill Creek, during his lifetime. He shaped many future officers within Mill Creek as an Advisor to Explorer Post 921. He was elected Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Deputy Emeritus, Member of the Board of Directors and Com...

SMART SHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control optic systems that significantly increase the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms, will display its SMASH Fire Control Systems at the Modern-Day Marine (MDM) Exhibition in Washington, DC – booth 1368. SMASH 2000 Fire Control System Both the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Rapid Capabilities Office and the Fixed Site Ground-Based Air Defense have selected the SMASH 2000 Fire C...

Third-party certification will be the central theme for Warringtonfire at FIREX 2022, with the company running a series of live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, CPD-accredited training, and seminars at the show. passive fire protection solutions Taking place at London ExCeL between 17 – 19 May 2022, visitors to Warringtonfire’s stand (FI1430) will be able to interact with a series of exhibits on an 84m2 passive fire protection (PFP) demonstration zone, featuring a fu...

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by the Mental Health Foundation which presents an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. This year’s theme is tackling loneliness and understanding the links between loneliness and poor mental health. The aim of the week is to highlight the importance of having open conversations in communities and workplaces to build meaningful connections with friends, family, and colleagues. Society is changin...

Staff from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) Fire Safety Team carried out a routine fire service audit on premises known as the China Cook, in Waterloo Road. Following the visit, a Prohibition Notice was served on November 26, 2021, preventing the use of upper floors for sleeping. It was issued as sleeping materials including beds and bedding were discovered on the first floor. Breach of a Prohibition Notice A follow-up visit on 10 December 2021, revealed a breach of the N...

Rocksilk RainScreen Slab is now certified for use in masonry cavities, in both high-rise rainscreen façades and domestic low-rise buildings situated in very severe exposure zones. The BBA certificate means that it complies with building regulations that state that insulation used in partially filled masonry cavities must have third-party accreditation. Rocksilk RainScreen Slab Our Rocksilk RainScreen Slab is already BBA certified for the broadest range of build-ups" “Our Rocksil...

With less than two weeks to go until the long-awaited IFSEC and FIREX International events return to ExCeL London, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced an extensive program of activity to ensure installers/integrators and those interested in gaining Third-Party Certification have plenty of reasons to attend and visit the NSI stand at IFSEC (IF4050). As the United Kingdom’s premier UKAS accredited certification body for the security and fire safety sectors, NSI will once...

“The rise of electric vehicles (EV) in use has quickly brought new risks and challenges for fire departments to solve.” “Rosenbauer is committed to the fire service and has worked extensively to develop the BEST tool to support communities in a more safe, easy, and sustainable way. The BEST tool uses thousands of gallons of less water vs. other EV fire suppression methods,” said John Slawson, Chairman & CEO of Rosenbauer America. Advanced and efficient system Facin...

Every fire emergency is different and may require various firefighting tools and strategies to safely and successfully save lives and limit damage to property and the environment. In addition to using the necessary fire trucks and other equipment, the proper firefighting agents must be used depending on the type of fire being suppressed. fire categories Fires are put into five separate categories, A, B, C, D, and K, largely based on what type of fuel is burning. Different categories require d...

Faatimah Mangera, a volunteer for West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has been named runner-up of the ‘Young Person Role Model Award’ in the Women in the Fire Service Awards 2022. Faatimah, who completed the Prince’s Trust Team program with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service in 2020, was nominated for the national awards for remarkable contributions to the Fire Service. Young Person Role Model Award The ‘Young Person Role Model Award’ category recogniz...

“We’re delighted to be returning to FIREX International this year and we relish the opportunity it presents to connect with our members, customers, and the wider fire safety sector,” said Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA). He adds, “FIREX will see the launch of several new and exciting FPA services including our Material Identification Laboratory, for identifying building insulation material; two fire resistance test f...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced a return to full fire responses for all grass, vegetation, and wildland fires across the District, because of the early arrival of seasonal fire weather. Full responses consist of a minimum of five firefighting apparatus and crews. Since December 2021, such responses had been reduced to a single engine based on the reduced threat during the winter months. wildfire season Con Fire is preparing for a challenging wildfire season a...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (East Con) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark joint staffing of Fire Station 55 in Oakley, California, United States of America. County Board of Supervisors District Three Supervisor, Diane Burgis, City of Oakley Mayor, Randy Pope, and other officials are expected to participate. Con Fire and East Con officials will be available for comment immediately following the ceremony....