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ARA Fire’s expertise extends to a wide range of fire safety equipment, including fire hose reels, fire extinguishers, and pump rooms, ensuring that they are fully operational, compliant with regulations, and ready to respond in the event of a fire emergency. The maintenance and servicing of these critical assets are crucial for providing immediate firefighting capabilities and safeguarding lives and property.  Fire Hose Reels Fire hose reels are essential for the initial fighting o...

Severe storms, floods, fire disasters, pandemics: professional helpers cannot always be on hand immediately during major events. A cooperation agreement between the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK), the German Fire Brigade Association (DFV), and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) is intended to help promote self-protection skills among the population even more.  BBK President Ralph Tiesler, DFV President Karl-Heinz Banse, and vf...

Warehouse fire has a high likelihood of occurring. The different equipment and machinery can trigger a significant fire hazard, if they are not well-maintained. Unfortunately, massive fire damage is tragic to any business. So, warehouse managers should take fire safety seriously to protect employees and products from a warehouse fire. It should also be a priority to ensure that a warehousing facility has substantial preparation for a possible fire or to prevent a fire from happening. Check out...

As the launch of the 8th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024 fast approaches, the organizing committee of DIMDEX has confirmed that over 200 international and local companies will showcase their latest innovations, technologies, and comprehensive defense and maritime security solutions. Taking place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir...

LogiMAT India in Delhi opens its doors from February 28 to March 1, 2024. The trade show will also host a specialist conference on transport management. Fire protection is a crucial aspect of this sector. After all, if a fire breaks out and spreads uncontrollably, it can prevent manufacturers, warehouse operators, and transport companies from achieving their most important goals, such as ensuring 24/7 availability of goods and logistics processes. The consequences can be severe. Frank Siedler,...

Infographics is delighted to announce Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service as its latest FRS client to select the FireWatch platform – to deliver a management suite and complete, connected picture of human resources and assets. Joining a user community of around 20 fire and rescue services across the UK, Cumbria is investing in its business transformation and digitization program in parallel with its recent move from being part of the County Council to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (...

Business Coach - Jeremiah Webb, Owner of Shop on Fire, a professional training and coaching firm that includes business, professional, and personal development training, will present, 'Turn Complete Opposition into Sales' at the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) conference in Orlando, Florida, on March 12, 2024. “One of the biggest challenges HVAC professionals face daily is opposition,” said Jeremiah Webb, adding “There’s opposition to price and timing, amo...

Informa PLC, the world’s largest exhibition organizer, has announced that the co-located exhibitions; Facilities Show, FIREX, IFSEC, and Safety & Health Expo will become part of the newly launched Anticipate London, taking place from the 2nd to the 4th December 2024, at ExCeL London, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Anticipate London Anticipate London emerged as a result of insightful conversations with members of a future-focused advisory board that includes pioneers in security, saf...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the new Tyco QRS-2 Quick Release Switch, an electronic accelerator that improves the response time of Tyco dry pipe and preaction valves within fire sprinkler systems.  The QRS-2 switch uses proven electric release technology to initiate the operation of valves within four seconds after sprinkler activation. An increased valve response time means water is released more quickly through the pipes an...

Fire-Dex, dedicated to safeguarding everyday heroes since 1983, is thrilled to announce a new era in advanced turnout gear with AeroFlex™, a groundbreaking leap in firefighter comfort and safety designed to decrease the risk of heat stress and cardiac-related issues, the two primary contributors to line-of-duty fatalities within the fire service. The Peak of Technical Brilliance At the heart of AeroFlex™ is Fire-Dex’s AeroVent™ Technology, an ingenious one-way-stre...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its entry into the market with the acquisition of two high-performing industry businesses, as part of its mission to reshape the sector. Founded by industry specialists and service business experts, the company will bring together high-quality fire and security businesses in partnership with a unified parent company. Ranger’s first two acquisitions will play a crucial role in creating a pioneering platform that delivers innovation to the UK’s f...

The Euralarm Fire Section has started a new Task Force that will focus on video fire detection. The start of the new task force follows after identifying video as an expanding technology for the fire business. The scope is to investigate mainly both products/systems and installations of video fire detection in general including thermal video fire detection. Task Force Video Fire Detection (TF VFD) The new Task Force Video Fire Detection (TF VFD) will work on identifying and mapping the...

Hochiki Europe, a global pioneer in life safety systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Hochiki Training Academy, a cutting-edge facility designed to provide comprehensive training for industry professionals operating in the field of fire safety.  This initiative reflects Hochiki's commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in the industry, ensuring that professionals are well-equipped to handle the latest advancements in life safety technology. Hochiki Training Academy T...

When most people think of a fire extinguisher in their workplace, their mind goes to the classic red extinguisher that’s attached to the wall, perhaps behind glass, ready to spring into action when there is danger. fire extinguisher types However, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are five classes of fires, and, because of the varied nature of these fires, there are six different fire extinguisher types that need to be present in a building to ensure fir...

The organizing committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) has announced Fincantieri as the ‘Diamond Sponsor’ for its eighth edition, taking place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, DIMDEX 2024 is proudly hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces and will be held in 2024 under the theme “Igniting t...

Do users know of a fire department that received much-needed federal funding for training, equipment, or recruitment? Chances are that funding came from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. Need for urgent action If Congress does not act within the next few months, AFG and SAFER will cease to exist. As seen in this letter from the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and over 30 fire service-related organizat...

Heith Good, a Norwich Township Fire Department lieutenant and member of the Norwich Township, Ohio Local 1723, was sworn into office on Jan 8. With more than 26 years of experience in the fire service, Good brings both a sense of duty and commitment to his community.  “It was exciting and surreal,” he said. “It’s a huge responsibility, and it’s an honor to serve our community in this role, understanding the importance of our community, staff, students, and pa...

With the two new initiatives SIE@vfdb and Vielfalt@vfdb, the German Fire Protection Association (vfdb) wants to advocate for more women and more diversity in fire brigades and other hazard prevention institutions. SIE@vfdb wants to strengthen the presence of women in future technologies and create more visibility for successful female role models. With diversity@vfdb, the vfdb underlines, among other things, the openness and appreciation for the diversity of its members. Safety, Innovatio...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce that authorized Pierce dealer, Conrad Fire Equipment, has opened a new service center located south of central downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 1320 West 41st Street. This strategic expansion aims to provide more convenient and comprehensive service solutions for customers in eastern Oklahoma. mobile service dispatch center “Our team has operated with a single service center with mobile technicians covering the...

Cambridgeshire’s chief fire officer has announced his intention to retire. Chris Strickland, who has held the position for the past eight years, will step down from the role in September. Having joined Cambridgeshire in 2007, after serving 24 years with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Chris arrived as assistant chief fire officer. He was promoted to deputy chief before becoming chief fire officer in 2016 and will retire having served over 40 years in the fire service. Fire an...

Newbury-based lock manufacturer, Codelocks was visited by Laura Farris, Newbury MP, last week to discuss the critical implications of proposed changes to fire door testing requirements for UK businesses. The proposed changes from the Department for Leveling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) will see a move away from testing to the British Standard BS47622 in favor of testing solely to the European Standard EN1634-1. The change is expected to have negative consequences for UK busin...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is introducing a new infrared (IR) sensor for its class-pioneering OLCT 100 XPIR (explosion-proof IR) fixed gas detector that will bring the advantages of stable and reliable methane detection measurements to the industrial, utility, and laboratory markets. Methane detection Methane poses many threats. Not only does it form potentially explosive mixtures with air, but it can also prove harmful to humans and the environment.  For these reasons, many sector...

BAFSA kicked of its 50th anniversary celebrations at the House of Lords last week with a special lunch in the Attlee Room to mark the occasion. The association which was founded in 1974, invited 50 key stakeholders from across the fire safety sector and honored guests including, Lord David Goddard, Sir Ken Knight, Bob Blackman MP and Ann Jones OBE. BAFSA’s 50th anniversary celebrations The lunch saw the ‘premiere’ of a short 50th anniversary video, narrated by broadcaster, N...

SP Fire Technology’s involvement in fire-resistant lightweight materials for marine applications has contributed to the construction of several smaller lightweight vessels and to the current discussion within the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of how larger ocean-going vessels could be built using plastic composites. The LÄSS project, started in 2005, clearly showed the potential economic and environmental benefits of using lightweight materials such as aluminum or fi...

On December 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard. This standard was first published and last updated in 1980. This proposed updated standard would issue several new requirements that would be very burdensome, and in many cases impossible, for volunteer fire departments to comply with. Specifically, there would be prohibitively rest...

Among the contenders in the realm of protective handwear, nitrile emerges as the 'jack of all trades' among polymers, an unparalleled guardian for protecting our hands. It is a material so robust that it surpasses latex by up to 5 times in puncture resistance, living up to the testing conditions where snags, abrasions, and punctures abound. The applications of Disposable (unsupported) nitrile gloves are as diverse as the situations they find themselves in. The Uses Of Disposab...

BERKLEY - Chief Scott Fournier is pleased to report that Berkley Fire Rescue received a US$ 15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. Berkley Fire Secures grant for Firefighter Safety Equipment Eligible items include hoses and no...

For the European fire protection community, FeuerTrutz 2024, taking place in Nuremberg on 26 and 27 June 2024, is the go-to event. FeuerTrutz is the only European trade fair and congress to combine passive, active and organizational fire protection solutions, offering the best overview of the latest trends in fire prevention and fire containment. FeuerTrutz 2024 With about four months still to go, firm bookings already account for around 80 percent of the total exhibition space at last year&r...

Chief Scott Fournier and Berkley Fire Rescue would like to share safety tips with the community as a part of National Burn Awareness Week. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, February 4, and ends on Saturday, February 10. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for fire officials to share common burn prevention messages with their communities. The 2024 Burn Awareness Week theme is flammable liquid burns. Primary causes of...

The 21st edition of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference will bring together experts and industry pioneers across fire safety, rail operators, and manufacturers to share their exclusive expertise and insight on fire safety, maintenance, innovation, and regulation in the rolling stock sector for Europe and beyond.  fire safety challenges Arena International Events Group is delighted to announce the 21st edition of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference will take place i...