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Over the decades, milestones in firefighter safety technology have included the open-circuit breathing apparatus, flame-resistant fabrics, thermal imaging cameras, and Bluetooth communications. Safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated announced the availability of LUNAR, a new multi-purpose search, and rescue device that promises to join that list of breakthrough innovations. While production will begin in the coming weeks, LUNAR is available to order now. cloud technology Resu...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, has announced the launch of Chemguard NFF 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate. NFF technology This new, patent-pending Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) technology provides fast and effective fire suppression on most Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. With a longer drain time than most AR-AFFFs, this foam blanket also delivers excellent post-exting...

Euralarm, the globally renowned fire and security solutions organization, has announced support for a resolution of the European Parliament that asks for quick solutions from the European Commission to improve the standardization of construction products, while also pushing for a transition to a sustainable and more circular economy. Resolution on standardization MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) have recently called in the resolution, adopted with 686 votes in favor (4 votes against a...

Fire Equipment Inc. (FEI), New England’s renowned full-service life safety company, has announced the launch of FEI Connect, which provides customers with reliable monitoring service for their fire protection systems 24/7. FEI Connect “FEI Connect is a critical component for any commercial business’ overall fire protection system,” said Brian Murphy, President at Fire Equipment Inc., adding “Our monitoring service can identify a fire or problem early, which can me...

PACCAR, a global company in zero emissions commercial vehicles, has announced a five-year supply agreement for battery power systems with Romeo Power, Inc. (Romeo Power), an internationally renowned battery technology solutions company, with headquarters located in Los Angeles, California. battery management software PACCAR will purchase Romeo Power’s battery packs and battery management software for heavy-duty battery electric Peterbilt 579EV vehicles and Peterbilt 520EV refuse trucks i...

Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen and Fire Chief Robert Valentine would like to share guidelines and tips in regard to accessing help in the midst of an emergency during National 9-1-1 Education Month. According to the National Emergency Number Association, approximately 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States. 9-1-1 Education Month is recognized across the country to conduct outreach and educate community members on 911 resources and practices. Share informatio...

With immediate effect, Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is officially part of world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel. With the acquisition of Wattyl, Hempel is strengthening its footprint in Australia and New Zealand significantly. Acquisition agreement  On 18 February 2021, Hempel A/S signed an agreement to acquire paint and coatings manufacturer Wattyl Australia and New Zealand from The Sherwin-Williams Company, the paint and coatings company headquartered in the Uni...

With Independence Day coming up soon, residents are reminded of the City’s fireworks ordinance, which mimics state law. During and leading up to Independence Day in 2021, residents are permitted to use fireworks on the following days and times: Between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4. Fireworks outside designated dates        Anyone found discharging fireworks outside of the designated dates and times is subjec...

As summer approaches and residents become busy with activities and trips, the city encourages them to register any vacations with the Dearborn Police Department to provide an extra layer of safety to their homes. Periodic monitoring of homes Through the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check Program, residents can request that officers periodically monitor the perimeter of their home while they are on vacation, and contact them if something seems amiss. Tips to protect home Other tips...

When Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) calculates the water rates for Dearborn and every community they supply water to, they look at the peak hourly usage for that city. If Dearborn as a community can lower water use during peak hours, it can affect the future water rates from GLWA. Off-peak hours are from midnight through 5 a.m. These hours do not count when GLWA calculates Dearborn’s peak usage rate for water, which affects water cost significantly. By setting an automatic lawn sprin...

Failing to take the appropriate steps to both prevent and manage fire risk isn’t just a foolish oversight. As a business owner, it is a legal obligation to protect the premises, workers, customers, and neighbors from the risk of fire. Expert Fire Solutions’ director and fire protection specialist Alan Raine has come up with five fundamental fire safety tenets that every business should stick to. Follow Alan’s advice and be rest assured that as well as protecting the business f...

Fire alarms have saved countless lives by being the so-called ‘canary in a coal mine’, giving early warning that residents or workers need to evacuate their buildings. But, just as a canary needs feeding to stay fit and well, fire alarm systems also need maintaining and testing to make sure they can keep on doing their job. Neglecting fire alarm maintenance is not only dangerous, but it’s also illegal, as bosses at a Somerset care home recently learned to their cost. Almondsbu...

Expert Fire Solutions believes dry powder extinguishers should be used indoors unless specified by a Fire Risk Assessment. Problems with Powder Loss of Visibility- when discharged, there’s a sudden loss of visibility, which could temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue, or other emergency action. Breathing Difficulties- the powder can cause breathing problems and trigger asthma attacks in some people if inhaled. Clearing Up- it’s real messy, the fine powder will get into every sm...

Fireproofing is known in the fire safety industry as The Silent Guard. Silently and unobtrusively it stands watch, protecting a building and its inhabitants from the spread of deadly fire and smoke should the worst happen. Also known as fire stopping or compartmentation, fireproofing is a passive form of fire protection.  Active & Passive fire protection Active fire protection systems, such as fire extinguishers and sprinklers, protect by actively extinguishing a fire. Pass...

Business owners have a responsibility to make sure that all of their employees are safe in the workplace and this means preparing them for a fire emergency. No one expects to have to deal with a fire at work but it is best to be prepared and to understand what to do in the event. This can be quite simple and easy to do and shouldn’t take long to understand. How to prepare the employees? Make sure that there is an emergency action plan for the event of a fire. This plan should contain es...

Eurotech stocks, supplies and installs an innovative range of intelligent fire safety detection devices. In addition to this, these devices are designed and manufactured by Eurotech. The company stocks both conventional and intelligent devices to suit every requirement. Range of Eurotech’s Intelligent Devices Intelligent Platform Slave Sounder Base The EURV-ABSBS is an aesthetically pleasing low profile Base Sounder with a combined 360° visual indicator. When used in conjuncti...

Eurotech introduces the latest in fire alarm technology, the world’s first fully touch screen, EN54 certified fire alarm panel. Launched to the industry immediately, the Toccare Touch Screen Intelligent Fire Alarm Panel is the first truly aesthetically designed fire alarm panel developed to slip seamlessly into high-end, exclusive surroundings. ‘Revolution’ in fire alarm technology The Toccare range of fire alarm panels sits unimposingly in design-le...

Modern buildings and safety legislation require the industry to deliver new modes of protection as the uses of the buildings become more complicated; to ensure performance and deliver clearer compliance; and to do so faster and more efficiently, with more defined costs and minimum disturbance to ‘business as usual'. In the current environment the pressures on end-users to maintain the very best fire system protection for their occupants and installers to ensure they safely, quickly, and e...

Fire detection and alarm devices company, Argus Security, has appointed Giorgio Koursaris as its new General Manager, with responsibility for both Argus and its UK sister brand, Hyfire. He joins at a pivotal moment for the well-known brand, which is about to embark on a series of new product launches that promise to revolutionize the fire sector.  commercial and production operations Giorgio, who holds both Greek and Italian citizenship, will oversee both commercial and production operat...

In a move that will strengthen its presence in the Italian marketplace, global wireless fire detection and alarm devices leader, Argus Security, has acquired the assets and core business activities of IBIT Fireline Srl, one of its Italian distributors.  With a long history of close collaboration, there are obvious synergies between the two companies, and the acquisition allows Argus to enhance its sales and support offer for its Italian customers, further leveraging the established partner...

Like many Fire and Rescue Service’s across the country, BFRS have been utilizing their services to support the mass vaccine rollout. In the last few weeks, the Service has been responsible for setting up vaccination centers across Bedfordshire and Luton to help vaccinate our communities. Challenge In just 24 hours, BFRS set up a walk-up vaccination pilot, opening the doors to numbers of people who were eligible for the vaccine. Station Commander Robert Hulatt, who led the operation said...

Esri UK announces a new partnership with drone specialists heliguy™ to complete its end-to-end drone solution for the emergency services industry. The final piece in Esri UK’s strategy to offer all parts of the drone workflow, the partnership will provide customers with drone hardware, payloads, and pilot training from heliguy, combined with Esri’s drone flight planning, data capture, data processing, and GIS software. Desktop data processing Esri UK and heliguy will work on...

A report by David Wales, funded and supported by IFEDA (Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association), has been published discussing fire extinguishers (released 30/03/2021). The report, an evaluation of the role of fire extinguishers, 'was produced to provide an evidence-based assessment of the role of portable fire extinguishers within dwellings'. This includes private dwellings and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupations). FRS response time Within this document, it is reported...

Security platform provider - LenelS2 is joining Zitko Talent, an alliance dedicated to attracting and developing new engineering talent for the fire and security industry.  The company will be contributing its highly respected CPD courses to the syllabus, along with training and accreditation in LenelS2’s OnGuard and NetBox solutions for the staff of its registered VAR network.  training and education It’s another major milestone for Zitko Talent, whose partners include...

The Fire Standards Board for England is seeking views by 9 April on a new overarching standard for Fire Protection. Having recently published the first fire standards focused on operations, the Board is now consulting on two draft standards for protection and prevention. The Fire Standards Board commissioned the development of the Fire Protection Fire Standard through the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Protection Policy and Reform Unit (PPRU). A working group, with representation from ser...

A report by David Wales, funded and supported by IFEDA (Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association), has been published discussing fire extinguishers (released 30/03/2021). The report, an evaluation of the role of fire extinguishers, “was produced with the aim of providing an evidence-based assessment of the role of portable fire extinguishers within dwellings.” This includes private dwellings and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation). Within this document, it is re...

Even the most hazmat-phobic firefighter understands that chemical agents are added to odorless natural gas to make it obvious when there’s a leak. Beyond that baseline of basic knowledge, firefighter understanding of how odor agents work and how to detect the danger behind the smell can be all over the map.  Refresher courses for safety Whether it is teaching hazmat to new cadets, conducting annual refresher courses, or leading a team of firefighters into hazmat scenarios, having th...

There is currently a semiconductor shortage that is affecting some industries, including the automotive sector. The semiconductor shortage has reduced PACCAR’s truck deliveries in the first quarter of 2021, by approximately 3,000 vehicles. Semiconductor shortage PACCAR’s first quarter 2021 truck deliveries are estimated to be approximately 42,000 vehicles, compared to 40,800 vehicles delivered in the fourth quarter of 2020. The company anticipates that the semiconductor shortage w...

When ISO announced on December 1st, 2017 that ISO/IEC 17025:2017, 'General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories', had been updated, the conformity assessment community was aware that this would be one of the largest scale transitions of an accreditation standard ever undertaken. ISO/IEC 17025 ISO/IEC 17025 is the most popular international reference standard ISO/IEC 17025 is the most popular international reference standard for ensuring the competence of tes...

Getting wet in the rain is one of the worst feelings. But what’s worse is having to work while it’s pouring. The cold & damp weather, the drenched feeling, the boots soaking wet throughout the day, poor visibility, and the slipping tools due to poor grip, all make the entire experience not only difficult but also hazardous. How does it impact a business? Rain can pose a serious risk to the overall health and well-being of workers, eventually impacting the business. For instanc...