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Hale Products, Inc. launched a new KP pump series that offers high performance, low cost of ownership and easy installation in a compact design during INTERSCHUTZ 2015 in Hannover, Germany. “The new KP pump series was created in response to a growing need we’ve seen for smaller trucks,” said Jeff VanMeter, Pumps Product Manager for Hale Products. Dual pressure pump “Specifically designed for 3.5- to 7.5-ton trucks, this new offering delivers up to 2,000 liters per minu...

Colin Payne was active member of the association for many years including the role of Chairman previously IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, has elected a new Chairman for the association at their recent AGM. Colin Payne, Director at West of England Fire Protection, steps back into the role having been an active member of the association for many years including the role of Chairman previously. Payne said: “I am delighted to be able t...

Rod Hammerton steps up to replace John Redmond who took over as Chief Fire Officer at SFRS in the summer The new Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been appointed by Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority.  Rod Hammerton, the former Assistant Chief Fire Officer for South Wales, steps up to replace John Redmond, who took over as Chief Fire Officer at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service in the Summer.  After a short career in...

Vimpex supplied Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service with equipment and resources during training Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been crowned World Extrication Champions at the world’s biggest rescue challenge competition. The 16th World Rescue Challenge, which was hosted by The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, saw teams taking part in a number of multi-vehicle road traffic collision scenarios where casualties needed rescuing - some of which had deterioratin...

The International DuraStar MPV includes firefighting capabilities and mobile medical unit At this week’s AIDF (Aid and International Development Forum) Disaster Relief Summit in Washington, D.C., Navistar, Inc. has partnered with Terranova GTS, LLC to showcase an International® DuraStar® Multi-Purpose Vehicle—a truck designed to aid in disaster relief efforts with a vehicle mounted water purification treatment system capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of dr...

The event was the perfect occasion for users to share experiences and learn about new aspects of RescueSim The RescueSim User Conference 2014 saw a successful gathering of industry, defence and emergency response professionals from around the globe engaging in animated group discussions, interactive workshops and best practice presentations during a packed day programme.  Organised by VSTEP and hosted by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) at their headquarters an...

A higher oil flow enables users to complete their actions quicker than before Holmatro launches a new range of compact hand pumps to drive a variety of hydraulic rescue tools during different operations, ranging from vehicle rescue to emergency response. Made of high-grade aluminum and equipped with a fiberglass reinforced handle, the new pumps are lightweight but robust. This makes them easy to carry and protects them from damage. A higher oil flow enables users to complete...

Save the Life is the first science-to-business, business-to-government and business-to-business event The different nature of disasters and industrial accidents requires an implementation of professional experience, appropriate technology and intensified trans-border interaction. In the most cases they affect humans, environment and global economy. Climate change is already happening: 900 extreme events were registered across the world in 2013 and South-East Europe felt n...

Germany and China have been working together closely in the field of rescue services and disaster relief for several years Germany is helping China to modernize its emergency rescue services under a long-standing and successful partnership that was taken to a new level a few days ago with the signing of an action plan for cooperation on healthcare during the China-Germany intergovernmental consultations in Berlin. The action plan includes rescue and emergency medical services....

The ‘Supporter’ brings a whole new level of safety and versatility to vehicle rescue and extrication Following extensive trials, Warwickshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service has become the first UK brigade to opt for the new Paratech ‘Supporter’ Vehicle Stabilisation System from Vimpex. Twenty-five sets were purchased allowing a pair of ‘Supporter’ struts to be carried on all front line vehicles. The ‘Supporter’ brings...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority ensure that they have conducted their Fire Risk Assessment North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are again reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provision and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation, following the prosecution of a business man operating in York.  Mr Lawrence Stephenson has pleaded guilty to 2 breaches of articles contained in the Fire Safety Order...

RescueSim is an incident command simulator for emergency responders and fire and rescue services The UK awarding body LASER has certified the RescueSim Virtual Incident Command training delivered by Peter Stanley Training. The RescueSim training is valued as two units at Level 2 in the UK Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF). Peter Stanley Training is an accredited training provider to over 36 Fire and Rescue Services in the UK and UK airport rescue firefighting services...

The Fike Corporation was recently recognized as the Large Business of the Year by the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation (BSEDC) at their EMPOWER Business Awards celebration meeting. This was the inaugural EMPOWER Business Awards event designed to celebrate the importance of business and entrepreneurship in Blue Springs and highlight the unique business and civic spirit in the community. The award recipients were selected based on economic factors such as growth, development, capital...

The Multi Detector is the fire detection solution for manufacturing – combining Visual Smoke Detection, flame and thermopile technology for the first time for fire safety industry professionals. FireVu is introducing the first fire detection solution for manufacturing that combines Visual Smoke Detection (VSD), flame detection and now temperature sensing technology in the form of a built in thermopile. The Multi Detector will offer manufacturers a solution that will identify and analyze...

The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP To train, develop and assess their personnel against national standards of operational, tactical and strategic incident command, the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has signed a long-term deal to use RescueSim incident management simulators at their training academy at Exeter Airport. The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP. The addition of RescueSi...

Pierce’s displayed its seven fire and emergency apparatus, including the new Pierce® Saber® custom pumper Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently displayed seven custom firefighting and rescue vehicles at the 2014 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exhibition at The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Tex. Among many highlights at Pierce booth #4313 are the n...

Winners are honored for their dedication and leadership in fire and emergency services The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the 2014 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year” awards at Fire-Rescue International. Volunteer Fire Chief Chris Barron of the Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department in Manchaca, Texas and career Fire Chief Alan J. Martin of the Tuscaloosa Fire & R...

The new garments will reduce the number of garments each firefighter will need to fulfill the European standards of protection An innovative layered approach to garment design sees Greater Manchester become the first UK fire and rescue service to meet all its response duties in one garment in which the different levels and types of protection for structural, USAR and wildland are met through wearing different combinations of outer and under garments. The contract for the 3...

Visitors to FRI can win Hurst eDRAULIC® rescue set valued at over $30,000 Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, together with Hurst Jaws of Life Inc., are sponsoring the “Power to Protect” sweepstakes at Fire Rescue International (FRI) August 13-16 in Dallas, Texas to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).  Visitors to FRI can win a Hurst eDRAULIC® rescue set valued at over $30,000. A $10 suggested donation in...

Interested applicants learned how they could join the country’s 300 plus “on call” fully trained firefighters More Shropshire women interested in becoming firefighters attended an introductory session at Shrewsbury fire HQ.  A total of 19 turned out for the third "taster" session over the weekend following on from similar events in Craven Arms and Oswestry earlier this year. They learned how they could join the county’s 300 plus “on call&rdqu...

NYFRS has also asked people to follow the Fire Kills campaign’s top tips to ensure the outdoor adventure is a safe and enjoyable one As part of the Fire Kills campaign, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to stay safe this summer as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the great outdoors, whether camping, cooking or exploring. “A long hot summer is what we hope for,” said Group Manager Peter Hudson. “However like many change...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s consultation will run until 5th September 2014 At its meeting on the 25th June 2014, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed two proposals for consultation, which will form the Service’s Integrated Risk Management Action Plan for 2014/15. The consultation will run until 5th September 2014, and there are separate feedback surveys for the two proposals. Proposal One- Changes to Our Response to Automatic Fire Alarms...

Emergency services link with volunteers to educate year 6 pupils with real life scenarios to teach them about personal safety Children are learning about fire safety with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during Child Safety Week. Fire crews from across the county are educating youngsters about the dangers from fire at a series of events. They include playgroup visits to Bridgnorth fire station, Whitchurch firefighters at a supermarket, the brigade's Outreach education...

Manufacturing environments have high risk processes making the threat of major fires a constant possibility Manufacturing plants’ vulnerability to fire ensures that safety, detection and preventive measures should never be compromised. Yet, fires still occur with alarming regularity and often terrible outcomes. Process Industry Informer takes a closer look at manufacturing fire risk and what can be done to reduce it. Manufacturing environments possess inherently hig...

The new station comprises of three vehicle bays and further facilities ranging from office space to a training tower Work to build a new fire station in York, has now been completed and from the 1st April 2014 firefighters have been operating from the new station at Kent Street. The Kent Street station has been built as a replacement for the fire station at Clifford Street, which is out-dated and no longer fit for use. The new station comprises of three vehicle bays and furt...

Catherine Evans and Angela Flowers from Neen Savage WI have been spreading the smoke alarm message Shropshire WI members have been praised for carrying out "vital" fire prevention work in rural parts of the county in partnership with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. They are out and about in their local communities checking for anyone who does not have a working smoke alarm in their home - a potential lifesaver in a house fire. A total of 20 Women's Institute groups in th...

The ISG X-380 cameras provide superior performance at all temperatures and larger format screen Vimpex has supplied X-380 Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) to Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue for use by their BA training instructors in hot fire training. Vimpex in partnership with ISG Infrasys continue to win an increasing share of Thermal Image Camera supply contracts to the UK Fire and Rescue Services. Northumberland, Wiltshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Tyne & Wear and...

MWWFRS selected RescueSim because it was the only virtual training platform to fully meet all requirements and specifications Following an official tender for delivery and implementation of a virtual incident command training platform, the Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MWWFRS) has selected RescueSim as platform of choice. Implementation and incident training with RescueSim has already been initiated.   MWWFRS covers approximately 4,500 square miles which...

The collaboration allows Cornwall’s Control Room to receive calls and dispatch resources on behalf North Yorkshire North Yorkshire and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Authorities have approved a business case for the two Fire and Rescue Services to share a single mobilising system within their Control Rooms. Both Services have their own control room, with the North Yorkshire one being based in Northallerton. Currently all 999 calls received by the emergency operators are direc...

During their visit the VIPs toured the control room and visited the emergency vehicle workshops Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff had an elevated view in an Aerial Ladder Platform as part of a tour of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The two dignitaries were visiting Shrewsbury fire HQ which re-opened two years ago after a major renovation to overhaul the existing 1970's dilapidated buildings. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Johnson said: "This has been a go...