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Fire safety capabilities at Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station will soon be upgraded as a contract awarded by Transport for London (TfL) to critical national infrastructure specialists - Telent enters its fifth month. Telent, working for Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLI), is upgrading the existing fire detection and alarm system, removing redundant elements, and simplifying the previous configuration to enhance user-friendliness. The project will also simplify the task of upgrading assets...

UCEM has published a report titled ‘Joined up leadership for an inclusive built environment’ recommending reforms to help the sector work more cohesively to increase the recruitment, retention, and success of those from an array of diverse backgrounds. INSPIRE event This report captures the outcomes of collaborative discussions held at UCEM's most recent ‘INSPIRE’ event, which was supported by the Construction Leadership Council, Construction Inclusion Coalition, Constr...

Seek Thermal Inc., a globally renowned company in thermal imaging technology, is proud to announce the launch of the Seek Nano, the latest breakthrough in smartphone thermal imaging technology. This next-generation thermal camera builds on the remarkable success of the Seek Compact, offering significantly enhanced performance at a fraction of the cost. “Seek Nano represents a significant milestone in thermal imaging technology,” stated Jeff Karlson, Vice President at Seek Thermal, a...

Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products supplier, Dana Incorporated, has earned the prestigious 2024 Automotive News PACE Award for its electro-mechanical, infinitely variable transmission (EMIVT) system. Dana Incorporated is a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of propulsion and energy-management solutions. This cutting-edge technology exclusively powers the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Fire Truck and the Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue a...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has donated five HPS® Safeguard helmets to a group of firefighters who regularly compete in global firefighter fitness competitions, in order to support their efforts, and promote fitness as a means of furthering firefighter health. The helmets are being used in the European and North American FireFit Championships, the German Firefighter Combat Challenge and the British Firefighter Challenge. Dräger...

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...

Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, has announced the launch of Kidde Detect, the next evolution of fire and carbon monoxide safety. To mark the launch of its latest technology, Kidde released a new advertising campaign – ‘Help Protect You From You’, which intends to make the category more relatable by taking a humorous or unexpected approach. Kidde Detect Kidde Detect’s revolutionary technology provides over 25% faster and up to three times more pr...

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...

The second entry period is open for the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway. Volunteer firefighters who are members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) can enter to win one of the helmets, which showcase the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address current fire service needs.   eligibility criteria This is the second of four opportunities to win a Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet in 2024. One recipient will be randomly selected after each entry per...

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...

Halftime in the run-up to the next INTERSCHUTZ (1 to 6 June 2026 in Hannover): the next edition of the world’s renowned trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security opens its doors in two years. The focus topics have already been finalized. Alongside the impacts of climate change and a turning point in civil protection, the spotlight will also be on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in control centers, situation centers, and at the scen...

Fire-Dex is excited to announce a game-changing service for fire departments everywhere: The new FXR Express and FXM Express lines offering premium turnout gear shipped in just five-10 business days. FXR and FXM Express lines FXR and FXM Express provide fire departments with a stock option for two of Fire-Dex’s most popular lines. It means that bunker gear can arrive in under two weeks when needed, ensuring firefighters have fast, reliable access to essential gar...

The TFS headquarters had the pleasure of hosting an expert from Orisec, It was an in-depth training session to ensure their engineers remain at the forefront of security tech and practices. in-depth training session The session was comprehensive, covering the latest advancements in Orisec security systems, installation best practises, and troubleshooting techniques. The training also included an interactive Q&A, allowing the team to address specific concerns and scenarios that they encoun...

CLM Fire Testing, part of CLM Group, a global provider of fire safety solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the Fire Protection Association (FPA) for the establishment of a cutting-edge, UKAS-accredited fire testing laboratory. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing fire safety standards and fostering innovation within the fire protection industry. superior service availability CLM Fire Testing will provide clients and the supply chain with premier access to...

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...

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to be a growing company. Along with that growth is the need for additional staff. Take a moment to get to know some of its recent hires. Logan Graves - Lab Technician Logan received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota Morris in 2022. While at Morris, he was on the baseball and golf teams.  Logan is still playing baseball in the summer months for the amateur team in their hometown, and usually on the...

The City of Victoria’s first electric fire truck has rolled into its new home at the Fire Department Headquarters. The newest addition to the firefighting fleet, the Rosenbauer RTX, is an agile and climate-friendly emergency response vehicle with enhanced features and safety for Victoria’s firefighters. Rosenbauer RTX fire truck The new fire truck marks a milestone in the City of Victoria’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by electrifying or renewably powering 80...

The City of Victoria is looking for two candidates to serve on the Board of Variance.   The Board is made up of five members appointed by City Council. They review appeals relating to the City's zoning bylaw in which compliance would cause a person hardship. A term is three years and the Board meets twice a month on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Constructionarium, a unique learning provider for students studying, and employees working, across the built environment sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor David Richards to its Board of Directors. David Richards David, a Professor of Ground Engineering at the University of Southampton and Head of the School of Engineering (2018-2023) brings an extensive background in geotechnical engineering, sustainable construction practices, and academic leadership.  His ap...

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) has been awarded two Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) to support at-risk communities in Northern and Downeast Maine. These grants, totaling $258,000 ($141,000 and $117,000, respectively), will safeguard homes, businesses, forestland, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires. Both regions face significant wildfire risks and are considered underserved. Competitive CWDG awards Maine is New...

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....

Following their showcase at FDIC International 2024, Wylie Fire Rescue will be receiving and placing into service two new Rosenbauer Roadrunner elevated water towers. These apparatus are quintuple combination pumpers, or quints, featuring a pump, water tank, aerial device, and ground ladders. Wylie Fire Rescue is a four-station, fully paid department with 98 employees. These two new fire trucks, Quint 141 and 143, will be housed at Station 1 and 3, respectively. The department uses the elevated...

Over 50 countries came together for the first-ever World Fire Congress in Washington DC last week. Hosted by the United States (US), the Congress (7th–8th May, 2024) was aimed at increasing international collaboration on the growing challenges faced by fire and rescue services across the globe. The two-day event also saw nations signing the World Fire Congress Charter, indicating their continued commitment to work together to tackle pressing fire-related issues. At the close of the event,...

In honor of 2024 National Public Works Week, the City is releasing its third round of limited edition fleet trading cards. These cards feature the vehicles and machines operated by the City of Victoria’s Public Works division that rumble and roll down city streets. City fleet vehicles Supplementing the previous two campaigns, five new cards highlight the rollers, movers, and diggers that help staff build and maintain the vibrant and livable city. These cards feature photos, information,...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) continues to raise awareness on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard and offer resources to help first responders take action. On February 5, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to replace the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard with a proposed new ‘Emergency Response Standard’. This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public...

On 29.04.2024, ZIEGLER delivered a GW-G vehicle to the fire department of Gevelsberg. ZIEGLER GW-G vehicle’s special features include: ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation Z-Vision LED ambient lighting Roller shutter boxes on the roof for a largest possible loading volume

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...

GearGrid is excited to announce their attendance at the 2024 Station Design Conference from May 20 to May 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona (AZ), USA. International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson, says "The Station Design Conference is a great way to help fire departments across the nation upgrade their storage solutions. It allows GearGrid to connect to stations across the nation and provide them with solutions to their unique storage challenges....

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...