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The Engineered Solutions division of Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has opened its Flame Engulfment Testing Cabin to provide an in-house facility for testing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). It is designed to test well beyond existing standards and guarantee the very highest levels of safety.   Flame Engulfment Testing Cabin Based at Dräger’s Centre of Excellence manufacturing facility in Blyth, the...

Sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT recorded an order intake of well over one billion euros in the first half of the year. Major orders such as the German 'Air Defence System, Short- and Very Short-Range', or LVS NNbS, were commissioned in January and the massive support for the German air defense initiative ESSI (European Sky Shield Initiative) played a large part in this. "We continued to fill our order book in the first half of the year and are thus continuing our growth trajectory," says H...

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled three positions and promoted two associates over the last quarter.  Two Production Supervisors, Chad Williams and Amy Dodge, have recently been onboarded at the Fire-Dex Pelham location. Also joining the Fire-Dex team is Territory Sales Representative Jason W...

Asia Pacific Fire is proud to announce that they’ve partnered with Disasters Expo USA, one of the world’s renowned business events for professionals in the disaster management space, encompassing elements of the emergency services and more. This year’s California show is taking place on September 5th & 6th, so this is the alert to let them know to save the date. They’re so thrilled to participate in this event, knowing that it’s set to be an invaluable melting...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification."  Extensive industry experience Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate...

A heat warning is in effect for Great Victoria. Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting daytime temperatures in the low 30s, with overnight lows near 16 C. There are 13 misting/water bottle filling stations, drinking fountains and places to stay cool located throughout the city. Residents can take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness by drinking more fluids regardless of their activity level, and by not waiting until they are thirsty to have a drink. Avoid liquids t...

For the sixth consecutive year, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are joining forces with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to deliver over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across the country. This donation will prepare local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the annual summer wildfire season, rather than waiting until after disaster strikes. The continued partnership builds on the brewer’s longstanding history...

Over 100 representatives from across Illinois’ fire service organizations gathered in River Grove, IL, for the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association of Illinois’ 18th Annual Fire Services Home Day, held this year at Triton College’s EMT/Fire Science Program Building. The fire professionals were joined by elected officials and staffers from a number of state and federal offices with 18 fire service vendors displaying key equipment used in the fire service. Various pieces of equ...

No fire without sufficient oxygen concentration: this is a brief summary of how WAGNER's active fire prevention works. "Just a slight change in the air composition in the room can be the decisive factor for holistic fire protection. Particularly in automated warehouses or archives, high or irretrievable values can be protected preventively in this way. But systems for fighting fires also often work with oxygen extraction," explains Dirk Band, Head of Sales at WAGNER Group GmbH. WAGNER At Feuer...

Effective June 25, 2024, they will begin implementing new model numbers for Edge® 9X lightbars. Please note that current Edge 9X lightbar model numbers will no longer be available for order after August 1, 2024. The original model numbers will still be listed in catalogs and will be available for order until August 1, 2024. The new model numbers allow for additional length options, new extended adjustable mounting feet, new Brake/Tail/Turn (BTT) lights, and a new I/O board with additio...

As the number of hazmat incidents occurring annually continues to increase, more volunteer fire departments are finding it difficult to afford the training and equipment needed to prepare for and respond to these kinds of incidents. To help departments access these much-needed resources, CHEMTREC® has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the sixth year to offer the CHEMTREC HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award.  HELP Award In 2024, six volunteer...

Key membership bodies in the built environment sector signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive forward the creation of a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive sector in the Spring of 2022. B.E.Inclusive This collective, which will be referred to as B.E.Inclusive, updated CEOs of the respective institutions on progress made against their agreed action plan, on May 8. B.E.Inclusive brings together six organizations from across the sector B.E.Inclusive brings together six organiza...

Establishing a strong foundation from the start is crucial to ensure the project runs smoothly throughout the entire project. Planning and addressing these key stages early on means users can set clear objectives, allocate resources efficiently, and foresee any potential challenges along the way. navigating stages Below are the crucial stages and how Metalbilt can help users navigate them: Planning and Design Phase: Engaging a Metalbilt Sales and Project Manager in the early stages of the...

Preventative maintenance is the routine inspection and servicing of equipment to prevent unexpected failures and costly downtime for businesses. Unlike reactive maintenance, which addresses issues after they occur, preventative maintenance is proactive, focusing on preventing problems before they arise. Maintaining the Metalbilt door is crucial to ensuring its reliable operation and keeping its warranty valid. Benefits of preventative maintenance Cost Savings: Completing regular mainte...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term – a time when pupils and staff are under most stress. According to the Government’s own data, less than 8.5% of new schools built since 2015 have automatic fire sprinklers fitted and yet there were around...

A Fire Alarm & Gas Suppression Workshop was recently held at Vipond’s offices in East Kilbride for the benefit of the fire alarm and gas suppression teams and support staff. The focus of the workshop was LPCB Third Part Accreditation. Fire Detection & Alarm systems The day kicked off working through LPS 1204 practices for Fire Detection & Alarm systems and was followed up with the processes involved in the recently acquired LPS 1204 scheme for Gas Suppression systems. All i...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Martin Watson as its new Chair at the Association’s Spring Forum and Annual General Meeting. With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Martin is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members - Mitie Fire & Security Systems; he is also the Chair of the Fire Industry Association (FIA), and until recently, was Chair of the Association’s Security Systems section. BSIA’s New Chair...

The Province of B.C. has announced a fire ban coming into effect on Friday, May 17 for the South Island. However, in Victoria, open fires are not permitted at any time of year. Serious risk for residents Natural gas or propane fires are only permitted in parks or beaches for cooking food – no fire rings are permitted. Portable grills, camp stoves or barbecues must be kept two metres away from any structure and cannot be set up in playgrounds, sports fields or on walkways or pathways. Be...

Zeta is excited to announce the launch of the new Zeta Remote iPhone app for the SmartConnect fire alarm panel. Below is a list of the app features: Check the current status of the SmartConnect panel. Receive push notifications for Fire & Fault events. Manage multiple SmartConnect panels from a single log-in (ideal for service/maintenance companies). View unlimited event history for each panel.

Sepura recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the Department of Health and Social Care via the NHS Ambulance Radio Program, its next generation of hand-portable mission-critical communications devices for frontline ambulance staff across England. The contract will enable 11 English NHS Ambulance Trusts to benefit from the very latest broadband technology, which addresses the need for optimum performance across the testing environments and working practices of ambulan...

Following a train derailment on the Arizona – New Mexico state line on April 26, officials closed eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 40 for a prolonged period of time, as hazardous smoke plumes made driving conditions unsafe and extremely difficult. Firefighters on site watched over a controlled burn of fuel, which consumed most of the train cars. On Sunday, firefighters removed debris from the area to allow for early repair of the tracks. Thankfully, no one was hurt during this...

Introducing Whelen Adaptable Travel Light and Siren Kit (ATLAS Kit), an essential solution for on-the-go law enforcement. safety and visibility Designed for quick installation, this compact kit provides enhanced safety and visibility by transforming any vehicle, regardless of make or model, into a temporary transport for officers, agents, and security details on location.  With the ATLAS Kit, experience seamless, damage-free setup and dismantling, and unmatched flexibility in critical si...

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Minister for Industry and Economic Security, Alan Mak have brought together leaders from across the construction industry to sign up to ‘Five Client Carbon Commitments’ – pledges, which will help the sector to achieve Net Zero. Anglian Water, Heathrow, The Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways, Northumbrian Water and Sellafield commit to tackle their biggest contributors to CO₂ emissions during construction – diesel,...

Building on the hugely successful LogiFire system, Comelit-PAC has introduced a new addition to its robust alarm systems range, embracing a wireless fire detection series. Comelit-PAC’s new range of wireless devices is ideal for installations in which a wired solution may not be practical. With ease of installation at the forefront of its design, transceivers are available to expand a system. Available with addressable or conventional transceivers capable of cloud and remote monitoring, t...

Accelerating fire safety solutions in the Middle East, global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has announced an exclusive distribution deal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement will see Ramtech’s product range, which includes the renowned Wireless Evacuation System (WES3) and REACT platform, operate via Mimar, a pioneering provider of equipment and engineering solutions in the Saudi Arabian construction market. Impact on the construction landscape Pr...

Introducing Mega T-Series™ light heads, a groundbreaking addition to the Whelen collection of warning lights that builds on the versatility and reliability of the popular T-Series™ light heads.  TRIO™ technology The high-performance warning and illumination Mega T-Series light heads feature TRIO™ technology, allowing individual control of each color. With a streamlined and low-profile design, the light heads are engineered to seamlessly integrate into various vehi...

Andreas Erbe worked for many years in various positions and companies within the logistics industry before joining the management of WAGNER Fire Safety Consulting and thus moving from fire protection customer to fire protection provider. The manager is now taking his well-deserved retirement and is handing over the position to Cecil von Dungern. "The time has come for me to hand over my responsibilities at WAGNER after seven years. With Cecil von Dungern, we have been able to gain a c...

Construction Leadership Council (CIC) has responded to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultations, calling on government to accelerate the future proofing and decarbonization of their homes. It has urged that government must work with industry to support the necessary up-skilling needed to achieve this and provide guidance not only for tradespeople and designers, but to consumers who will be unfamiliar with some of the new technologies deployed. CIC’s response emphasized:...

The senior leadership team at the national, multi-award-winning First Response Group (FRG) has been further boosted by the appointment of Barry Dawson as Group Managing Director, bringing with him 35 years of experience at the highest levels of the UK security industry. Taking up his new position on April 2 (2024), Dawson is described by the Group’s CEO, Simon Alderson as ‘the final piece of the jigsaw’ needed for FRG to achieve the company’s ambitious growth targets of...