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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that authorized dealer - Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. will open a new 16,000-square-foot service center in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Located on the northeast side of the metro area at the Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 interchange, the new service center will support Pierce Manufacturing’s customers not only in the metro area, but also customers across the state. New Service Center in Des Moines Brett Krueger, the Co...

Rosenbauer rounds off its product portfolio for fighting forest fires. The range already includes a complete line-up of robust forest firefighting vehicles, water-saving extinguishing systems (high/extreme pressure systems, compressed air foam systems), special technical equipment and lightweight personal protective equipment. Rosenbauer Firefighter Excavator Heavy equipment is now also newly added to the range, with the introduction of the Rosenbauer firefighter excavator. The vehicle can...

West Yorkshire Fire Service’s Technical Rescue Officer received an unusual call-out, after sheep grazing in a field behind a row of terraced cottages leaped over a 5ft gap and onto the tiled roof. Arriving in Newmillerdam, near Wakefield where the sheep had been stuck for several hours, before the Fire Service was alerted, Station Commander - Damian Cameron found one of the animals precariously close to a 25ft drop to the ground. sheep safety Then after one sheep leaped, a number of the...

Staff at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service joined fire services around the country and the world, as they gathered to observe International Firefighters Day. A minute’s silence was held at midday as fire service colleagues stood together in recognition of the commitment made by firefighters to keep their communities and local environments as safe as possible. role of firefighters Deputy Chief Firefighter - Dave Walton said, “International Firefighters Memorial Day is a day to...

The FPA’s Assembly Point podcast continues its second series, examining resilience, building regulations, and insurance challenges.  role of resilience For the third episode of this second series of Assembly Point, Dr. Jim Glockling, the FPA’s Technical Director and Director of RISCAuthority is joined by Tom Roche, Senior Consultant at FM Global, and Mike Rooney, Chief Executive Officer at Resilience First, to explore resilience and whether it will ever be fully embedded if no...

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute courses are focused on coordinated ventilation and suppression tactics for structure fires. Course focus  Each course focuses on a unique occupancy type, covering: The science of fire dynamics. The findings from the experiments in the Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures (Coordinated Fire Attack Study), a UL research study supported by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Tactical consideratio...

Available now, these Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute courses are focused on coordinated ventilation and suppression tactics for structure fires. Each course focuses on a unique occupancy type, covering: The findings from the experiments in the Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures (Coordinated Fire Attack Study), a UL research study supported by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The courses The 3 courses are: Impact of Ventilation...

Europe’s most important fire safety event, FIREX International 2022 (FIREX), is coming back to London ExCeL and Hochiki Europe are thrilled to be exhibiting and meeting customers old and new face to face after such a long time. The European team will be demonstrating a range of market-renowned products, as well discussing what the future holds for fire system design, why the industry must think green and how customer insight is driving innovation at Hochiki. Demo of the new L@titude syst...

The trade fair INTERSCHUTZ offers the latest developments for every spectrum of the fire brigade, rescue services, civil protection, and safety. In addition, many side events guarantee excitement, entertainment, and training opportunities. No matter if users are participants or visitors it is worth being there when the Firefit European Championships, the new Hackthon@INTERSCHUTZ, the Holmatro Rescue Challenge, and the S-GARD SAFETYTOUR take place in Hanover. FireFit European Champion...

Advanced has been recognized in two categories at the FSM (Fire and Security Matters) Awards. From a shortlist of worthy nominees, Advanced was named Fire Safety Systems Manufacturer of the Year and also received recognition in the Fire Innovation of the Year category for its BS 8629-compliant evacuation alert system EvacGo. Fire and Security Matters Awards The winners were announced at a gala dinner at the CBS Arena in Coventry, with over 400 members of the fire and security...

Volatile organic compound (VOC) gases are a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals found in everyday life. Many VOCs are harmless, but others can dramatically affect worker health and the environment. The United Nations estimates that, globally, one worker dies every 15-30 seconds from toxic exposure at work. Those numbers are alarming and demonstrate why businesses must take air quality monitoring seriously to ensure worker health and safety. Where VOCs found VOCs can also...

As we reported last week, The Bill received royal assent on 28 April after months of debate and amendments, and has passed into law as the Building Safety Act 2022. The 252-page Bill is intended to “create lasting generational change” to the way high-risk and residential buildings are constructed and maintained. Passing of the Building Safety Act Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the FPA, commented: “Of course we welcome the passing of the Building Safety...

The shrill sound of a smoke alarm is very effective at alerting people when there’s a fire, but what if a person is deaf or has hearing difficulties? That was the concern of 62-year-old Lyn, who lives alone with her assistance dog, Clay, in New Romney. While Clay is excellent at helping out and alerting her when something is wrong, she was concerned about their safety if he was ever poorly and unable to let her know the smoke alarm was sounding.  home fire safety visit She boo...

BigChange has a powerful purpose – to improve lives by accelerating growth and sustainability in the community.  The heart of the community is the amazing team of BigChangers, who provide such an outstanding service, helping the customers grow their businesses – and they are committed to improving the lives of everyone in the team. Providing outstanding services The Best Companies survey is an important way of measuring the progress against this and they are proud that the se...

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is in Denmark from May 3 to May 4, 2022. During the official visit, which is hosted by the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II received the minister in audience, followed by an official dinner hosted by HM the Queen. In connection with the official visit, AVK’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Niels Aage Kjær and representatives from other leading Danish companies met with the Indian Prime Minister, Narendr...

Scotch™ Brand announces its Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ protective wrap, a sustainable alternative to plastic cushion wrap made from 100% recycled paper and easily recycled in curbside bins, was recognized as a 2022 Fast Company World Change Ideas Awards finalist in the consumer products category.  "We are thrilled and honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Fast Company," said Mark Copman, 3M president, stationery and office supplies division. Replacing plastic b...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) offers a variety of virtual training opportunities, including webinars, live discussions, and interactive conversations. Interested individuals can view and register for upcoming training events through their new consolidated NVFC Trainings page. Access archived webinars for free and view recorded live discussions on the page.

Teledyne understands the day-to-day hazards that can arise, when using various gases and the difficulties in ensuring safety in the working environment and for the teams. That's why, Teledyne pleased to announce the launch of their latest addition, the MX 256. Offering over 200 gas detection points, this cost-effective unit provides flexible, accurate and reliable site management, while the semi-automatic magnetic calibration will simplify the maintenance, in order to ensure the system stays he...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue attended a fire at Hatfield House, Balby Bridge just before midday on 26 April 2022 caused by hair straighteners setting fire to some bedding. The occupant was able to evacuate safely and the fire was already out when firefighters arrived on the scene, thanks to sprinklers that had been fitted throughout the building. value of fire sprinklers Fire officers say the incident again highlights the value of fire sprinklers fitted in high-rise, residential building...

In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the UK was electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Electric vehicles are powered by large batteries, which are either fueled by the motion of the car itself (in a hybrid model) or charged at a charging station. These lithium batteries are extremely advanced but highly flammable if misused or faulty. In the case of "thermal runaway," there is a rapid and extreme rise in temperature passing between battery cells, which ca...

People living in Kent and Medway can now check if their homes are fire safe in just 15 minutes, thanks to a new online tool. While Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) offers home visits for people most at risk of having a fire, the online home safety checker has been created to give everyone access to a free home assessment and personalized fire safety advice. new online tool KFRS website and residents can work their way through a selection of simple questions The new online tool is availabl...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognized the Rowlett (TX) Explorer Post One as its Junior Firefighter Program of the Year for 2022. The award is sponsored by California Casualty. The junior firefighters received their award, during a special ceremony, which was held on April 19, 2022, at a meeting of the Rowlett City Council, in Rowlett, Texas, USA. Junior firefighters awarded Tim Rutland, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Director from Texas and Executive Direct...

From May 31 to June 02, 2022, WAGNER will present two highlights at LogiMAT, the international trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart: Fire protection solutions for extremely compact and automated storage and retrieval systems and for the storage of lithium-ion batteries, illustrated by the example of the customer project KETTLER Alu-Rad GmbH. In a panel discussion organized by LOGISTIK HEUTE magazine, Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Werner Wagner will discuss...

Fire Detection And Fire Alarm Systems (FDAS) using radio links for communication are faster and easier to install, but there is also a small potential for dangerous interference. While international standards exist for the protection of individual components using radio links (including EN 54-25), there are still none for the decisive interaction of the overall system. New VdS Guidelines This new VdS publication is practice-oriented and ensures comprehensive reliability So, VdS has consolida...

From May 31 to June 2, 2022, WAGNER will be presenting two highlights at LogiMAT, the international trade fair for intra-logistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart: fire protection solutions for extremely compact and automated container compact storage systems and for the storage of lithium-ion batteries, illustrated using the example of the customer project of KETTLER Alu-Rad GmbH. As part of a panel discussion organized by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Werner Wagne...

ACECOLOMBIA and ANRACI have signed a cooperation framework agreement in order to bring benefits to the communities of Shopping Centers and Fire Protection, in this way, activities focused on strengthening these important value chains will be carried out within the Colombian economy. fire protection skills Importantly, the alliance aims to strengthen basic fire protection skills in the shopping center community, with the aim of providing safer environments for Colombian society. In accordance...

In a move to expand production of 3M respiratory and hearing protection products, 3M is announcing plans to grow its plant in Valley, Nebraska.  3M is investing approximately US$ 58 million to fund the 80,000 square foot expansion that will create around 50 new jobs at the facility. Investment in 3M’s Valley plant “Our colleagues at 3M's Valley plant have played an important role providing critical supplies to frontline workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ma...

Bronto Skylift is excited to participate in the 2022 Brand och räddning trade fair held in Västervik, Sweden on May 11-12. The two-day event is organized by Westervik 24/7 at Gränsö Castle in Västervik and it brings Swedish fire and rescue professionals together from all over the country. At the trade fair, we will be showcasing our F32TLK aerial platform, which is a compact and easily maneuverable aerial ladder platform unit for an array of rescue and firefighting miss...

The inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 28th April 2022. Celebrating organizations, teams, and individuals from across the UK, the black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony included a significant number of NSI-approved companies and their representatives who have achieved the highest standards of excellence and innovation in their pursuit to keep people and property safe. More than 400 guests from the fire and security sectors attended...

Rescuers, who literally go through the fire, are in flood operations, or go out to a traffic accident in the rescue service – all depend on their personal protective equipment (PPE), to offer them the greatest possible safety and the best protection. From June 20 to June 25, 2022, in Hanover, Germany, the exhibitors at INTERSCHUTZ 2022 will be presenting a wide range of current possibilities in the large personal protective equipment - PPE subject area up, with regards to the aspects of c...