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FoxFury Lighting Solutions is partnering with the NPS-DDP (National Public Safety Drone Donation Program) in an effort to bring UAV/UAS technology to public safety agencies in need across the country. For the month of May, FoxFury pledges a percentage of its drone lighting sales to NPS-DDP with the goal of donating drones to agencies that have applied for program consideration. Dozens of fire departments, search and rescue teams, local police, border security, and more apply to NPS-DDP in the h...

Emergency Evacuation Plans for Businesses are mandated by law and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. They should be implemented, rehearsed, and enacted to minimize employee injury and loss of life. Fire Evacuation Procedures are among the most vital of these plans. Business owners work closely with local and federal agencies to draw up these life-saving initiatives. Make fire evacuations a priority Fire evacuation procedures should be among the first measures put into place Fire evac...

Fire safety in a resort is delicate, and facility managers have to protect various areas with different environmental conditions, among these is the kitchen and fire in the kitchen are more likely to occur than nearly any other area in the resort.  With continual contact with high heat, fires can break out for a variety of reasons. Irrespective of why a fire starts out, what is crucial is suppressing the fire as quickly as possible. Fire suppression systems Water generally is not an opti...

Fire Regulations are actually a crucial task for any person owning or managing a resort. To ensure the safety of the resort and it's guests, it's essential that fire safety installations for buildings are in place with ample fire safety solutions and sufficient fire safety training is provided for resort staff. It's likewise critical that any fire protection and electrical requirements on-site are met and regularly maintained so that it's stored in appropriate working order and prepared if nee...

Seek Thermal announces The Tech Tribune has named the company as its choice as ‘2019 Best Tech Startup in Santa Barbara.’ This represents the first time Seek Thermal has been selected for this honor. The Tech Tribune staff considered several factors when selecting ‘Best Tech Startups in Santa Barbara’ candidates including revenue potential, leadership team, brand and product traction, and competitive landscape. To be considered for this list, all candidate companies must...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s people like Bradley Stevens, a man who has a passion for racing cars and motorcycles and whose job helps ensure first responders can get people out of them. “I’ve been in and around cars in every way you can imagine – driving them, fixing them, racing them,” Bradley said. Unfortunately, he added, racing sometimes means wrecking. “You fix one thing, then it’s another. And racing doesn’t pay t...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. To help combat this sobering, but preventable statistic, globally renowned safety equipment manufacturer - MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 to May 10, 2019, during OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down Week. Fall protection training As part of this week-lon...

POK S.A.S builds a wide range of monitors. Originally these devices were intended to use pressures and flows beyond the range of portable equipment, whether by one or more firefighters. Fifty years ago, there were monitors for fixed installations such as those fitted to pump boats or fuel depots and oil refineries. Other monitors were movable because they were mounted on wheeled platforms, either movable manually or on the road. The flow rates and pressures of these devices have always depended...

Streamlight Inc., globally-renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Portable Scene Light EXT, a taller model of its Portable Scene Light, featuring a pole and rotating head that extend a full 84 inches high. With its extra foot of height and its 5,300-lumen output, the rechargeable high lumen light allows for complete scene light coverage from an extended height, improving worker visibility on the job. Completely portable and featuring a narrow footprint, the Portabl...

As a business owner, it's important to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who works in the company. The best way to do this is through having well-thought-out Emergency Evacuation Plans. Of course, having them isn't enough. Everyone within the company must be aware of these plans and must know their place in the event that an emergency should arise. Fire Evacuation plan The fire evacuation plan should be straightforward and kept as simple as possible When a plan is being worked ou...

Fire is the one threat that every public or private building ought to have protection for and preventative measures against. It is a universal problem that everyone can understand the importance of being prepared for. Knowing the full range of fire prevention equipment available is important to making an accurate assessment for any business or residence. Understanding the protections that various pieces of equipment offer is important for getting the right fire safety tools. Using the right fi...

Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue personnel routinely face situations that can impact their behavioral health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now is a great opportunity to evaluate your own risk factors as well as implement behavioral health training and awareness in your department so that all personnel have access to immediate help. Mental Health Awareness Program Firefighters and emergency personnel are at risk for many behavioral health issues including PTSD, stress, anxie...

Fires can cause significant amounts of damages and injuries, and may even cause deaths, if they break out in a workplace. The only way to ensure employees are prepared is by having a fire plan in place, in case anything does happen. Part of this plan should include a fire warden to help implement and improve the emergency procedures for the business. Fire Warden Training Proper training should be procured for the person who is going to be the fire warden for a business Proper training should...

Fire safety in schools refers to precautions taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that could end up in death, injury, and property damage at school. Fire safety measures must be used as early as the construction of a school. Assessments and inspections which have been done in schools suggest that non-teaching and accommodation areas contain the highest fire risk/hazard. Non-teaching areas include kitchens, offices, prep-rooms, storage areas, and electrical switch rooms. Adherenc...

It is common knowledge that portable fire extinguishers are a basic firefighting apparatus in workplaces. What many people tend to forget is the importance of investing in it. In the hopes of achieving workplace fire safety at its highest point, there is a need to know more about why it is important to invest in workplace portable fire extinguishers. Importance of portable fire extinguishers Did you know that fire extinguishers put out more fires in the workplace than the fire brigade does? T...

Fire safety procedures are a big concern for any business, While any business will have the concern of ensuring that no one is harmed during the course of a fire - retail has a harder time doing this since the customers will vary from time to time. In a retail environment, the customers won’t always know what to do if a fire starts and the risk that comes with some of these customers panicking can only make the situation potentially even worse. There are several potential sources within...

With renowned lifeboat supplier Norsafe already well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance-related complexity and costs. ​​​​In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment already boasted a strong range of safety equipment, solutions and services to the offshore industry. Now, that range has evolved to encompass...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference at its new location in Rosemont, IL, USA at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry involved in the station design process. station design ideas and plans GearGrid looks forward to connecting with...

GearGrid is excited to announce they will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. GearGrid will be located at booth #345 (Hall E) from May 17th – May 19th. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges and providing innovative solutions. Products on display GearGrid has several new products available, specifically for turnout gear storage, hose drying and wi...

GearGrid is excited to announce that the company will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, taking place at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo GearGrid will be exhibiting at booth #345 (Hall E), at the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, from May 17 - May 19, 2019. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges, and providing them with innovative solutions...

Over the next six months members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham this independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event.  The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2019 The Br...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published industry research undertaken by Perpetuity Research into the benefits and challenges of automating confirmed alarm signaling from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) to police control rooms. The independent research – done via an online survey and one-to-one interviews with a range of industry people including from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) – assesses the pros and cons of automating signaling beyond current practice, the potenti...

A safe work environment makes for a productive workplace. the employees should feel safe and in the case of an emergency, such as a fire, the user wants to make sure that when the user reaches for the fire extinguisher it works. Users want to ensure that all fire equipment is maintained on the proper schedule. Fire Testing Services will ensure that the business remains compliant. When to Maintain Equipment? It is easy to take for granted that all equipment will work. Users don'...

Buildings under construction present unique fire hazards that require special attention. Fires can result in major losses and long delays in the completion of a project. Commercial fire protection and fire safety can be ensured if flammable materials are kept away from heat and oxygen. Three ingredients of fire are fuel, oxygen, and source of ignition. If any of them is removed no fire will occur. To ensure fire protection and safety, fire precautions during construction for commercial and resi...

The start of a successful real estate agency is rooted in the health of the agents working there. What might affect their well-being will lead to damage to the business. Therefore, every building manager and safety officer should invest more in ensuring the security of the building occupants through the compliance of Real Estate Agency Fire Safety rules. Here is a useful guide for anyone looking to achieve a healthy working environment. Legislation Requirements The Australian Standards set ou...

If users are not quite sure whether the business complies with Australian standards or not, user might need to review the fundamental ways to fulfill fire safety regulations. Here is a quick refresher on the most basic and essential regulations on fire safety for the real estate agency. The Objectives Of The Legislation In the quest to ensure the safest provisions for any establishment, regulations are set out to perform certain objectives. Australian fire safety standards require buildi...

In Australian Workplace Fire Safety standards, who is responsible for fire safety? Management has a responsibility to manage all health and safety risks (ss17 and 19 of the WHS Act), including fire. Employees have a responsibility to comply and cooperate with management's policies and procedures (s28 of the WHS Act), including the management of risks relating to fire. building fire safety regulations In addition to Acts and policies, there are other relevant Australian fire safety standards,...

The Australian government takes the safety of employees very seriously, and that is the reason there are legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, or matters relating to occupational safety mandating emergency preparedness across most sectors of society. For instance, there are actually Fire Safety requirements covered by different parts of the legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, reference manuals, and codes applied to numerous jurisdictions across Australia. emergenc...

At the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show (Indianapolis, IN., May 5-8, 2019), Runtech and Nash will strengthen its message as a Total Vacuum Solution Provider for the Pulp & Paper Industry. TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show Nash's team of engineers set the pace by configuring and optimizing a paper machine Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show will focus on “Setting the Pace”. Backed by decades of joint industry expertise, Nash's team of engineers set the pace by...

The Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Gorman, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, to serve as the Chairman of the Board. New Chairman of the Board As previously announced, James C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp’s long-standing Chairman, informed the Board, in January 2019, of his intention to not stand for re-election as a Director, at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “Gorm...