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HURST Jaws of Life® has added two new manufacturing machines to its Shelby plant, adding efficiency and quality control to the company’s manufacturing operations for HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools. The facility enhancements include a DMG MORI multi-axis machining center and a DMG MORI horizontal machining center. Both machines operate overnight unattended, increasing overall tool production while enhancing the facility’s ability to control the quality of tool components....
Continuing in its tradition of firsts, HURST Jaws of Life® has launched the industry’s first watertight battery-powered extrication tool line, the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC® EWXT. The company’s EWXT water-resistant casing debuts in three tools, which also feature a new brushless motor for greater efficiency and a longer run time. “The launch of the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC EWXT battery-powered watertight tool line provides the industry with another...
It’s been three years since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the most recent edition of the wide-ranging standard that spans 'the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire warning equipment and emergency warning equipment, and their components'. Since then, thousands of volunteers have contributed ideas and recommendations, the technical committee has debated the changes, and the final text h...
In a fire, a safe, reliable source of power is critical. Tasked with supplying the emergency firefighting power for Victorian mill conversions, Newburn Power’s expertise and commitment to health and safety made them the perfect partner for power safety, instilling confidence should the worst happen. The client, who is converting mills into luxury apartments – initially in and around Leeds, Halifax, and Manchester, the centers of Victorian industry gave Newburn a two-fold job. Provid...
BB7 is delighted to announce that BGF now backs BB7 and its vision to become the foremost fire and security advisory firm. The investment will accelerate the growth. They will also increase the depth and breadth of risk and resilience advisory services they offer the clients. For the people, it will provide an opportunity to come on the journey and grow and develop with the company. About BGF BGF is the most active growth investor in the world. They are the UK and Ireland’s most active i...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, highlighted its broad range of fire apparatus including numerous recent aerial product developments at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pierce’s FDIC presence put a spotlight on the theme – ‘Deserve Better. Serve Better.’ with an exhibit focus that includes an extensive scope of apparatus and technology, represented by the strongest dealer network in the industry, al...
The Severe Service ST™ was built with compact areas in mind. The main feature is that the cab can be tilted inside almost any fire station for access to the engine. The 96” cab width makes this an ideal choice for urban environments, yet still provides ample space up for the driver and officer with a specially designed engine enclosure to maximize spacing at the elbow, hip and knee areas. This new cab design also extends the crew area making it possible to house a command unit. Ano...
Nanotechnology, manufactured at scale and low cost while posing minimal health risks, may point to a future with fewer fires that are less lethal and less damaging. The U.S. Fire Administration reported over 1.3 million structure fires in 2017 causing an estimated 3,400 deaths, 14,670 injuries, and 23 billion dollars in damages. The high cost of current fire problems in lives and property leads some researchers to look for innovative fire protection solutions. Nanotechnology One such sol...
A fusion of the latest fire extinguisher technology and a substance used to combat chemical warfare will save acid attack victims from blindness and life-threatening burning. Britannia Fire’s revolutionary composite extinguisher, the P50, has been filled with a powder that neutralizes toxic substances to create a life-saving device. A spray of FAST-ACT draws corrosive chemicals from a victim’s skin neutralizing corrosive liquids and vapors and the most destructive chemical warfare a...
As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships 2019, FireClass is hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers will be able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, while also enjoying a day out at the superbikes. EN54 approved fire detection solutions FireClass have a r...
With the newly combined VIKING and Norsafe portfolio, along with the flag approval of the revolutionary LifeCraft survival craft as a novel life-saving appliance, cruise and expedition operators have never had more - or better - evacuation options on show at Seatrade Cruise Global 2019. Visitors to Seatrade Cruise Global 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida, can experience the expanded lineups of VIKING Norsafe lifeboats, rescue boats, daughter craft and launching appliances, in addition to VIKING li...
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) guide walks fire chiefs and other officials through wildfire planning using the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Using case studies from all parts of the country, the guide details successful best practices already in use, giving fire departments new to wildfire planning a leg up and the ability to get started without reinventing the wheel. Wildfire risk In 2018, federal wildfire su...
Tema Sistemi SpA has designed, built and certified an innovative zone valve for water mist systems capable of allowing the operation of military ships in both ‘normal’ and ‘combat’ environments. This innovative zone valve allows the distribution of the water supply to the various sections of the system, even in degraded conditions, through the punctual control of all the valve functions, in compliance with the UMM N ° 05.1.09 regulation. Zone valve for water mist sy...
Whether users are designing and engineering a new facility or renovating an existing building, there are many decisions to be made and a lot of them have long-term consequences. With every major choice made, users need to weigh multiple factors: the safety, comfort, and sustainability of the building; the initial capital expense; the design and installation effort required; the importance of value-added features; the long-term total cost of ownership; the ease of maintenance and expandability;...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...
Fires at buildings under construction can be severe and the challenges they present are unique. Some of these may include: Poor site access Water supplies are not fully developed or readily available Construction equipment and debris on the ground and each floor under construction Difficulty finding one's way around the job site Firefighters need to be aware of these dangers and the tools available to them to prepare for these incidents. One tool that helps firefighters at building cons...
The security services are responsible for all wrenches intended to access the opening of doorways, cabinet doors, manholes and the tightening and loosening of couplings, as well as hydrants and fire hydrants. Concerning the wrenches used to tighten the couplings, POK manufactures a wide range of them, which in general have the particularity of being made out of a non-sparking material such as copper-aluminum and aluminum alloy. Steel wrenches Wrenches made of steel have the advantage of...
With summer not so far away, it is important to think about the Fire Safety precautions one can take during the warmer months to prevent a Fire. With the warm temperatures, families like to take advantage of the outdoors with barbeques, campfires, etc. UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires made up over half of all fires attended by fire and rescue services in 2016-17 UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires (mainly outdoor fires) made up over half of all fires attended by local...
The Mircom Group of Companies (Mircom) has announced that they have been named as a finalist, under the ‘Builder’ category for the 2019 Vision to Reality Awards. The products that have been nominated are Mircom’s 400-Series LED Notification Appliances (Wall Mounted Horn and Strobe 400), which provide economic, societal and technological benefits. 400-Series devices 400-Series devices are the first-of-their-kind to be designed and manufactured in Canada. The energy-efficient d...
The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) has announced that it is a proud supporter of FIREX International 2019, Europe’s renowned fire safety event, which is taking place at the ExCel Centre, in London, United Kingdom, from June 18 to June 20, 2019. FIREX International 2019 Set to attract a high caliber of speakers from across the industry, the FIREX International event connects the global fire and security markets and gives fire and security professionals, access to the very latest advanc...
Bauma is just around the corner and Bronto Skylift exhibition team is ready for the attendees. Here are some of the company’s key persons and their days of attendance. The company wants to make sure that everyone drops by and meets them at their stand FS1203/3. The products on display can viewed on the company’s website. One can reach the staff with the company’s contact form or by email. These are some of the staff members who will be present at the event - Harry Clayhills...
Effective 1 April 2019, Konstantin von Vieregge, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, will be moving to Atlanta to assume the position of President at Messe Frankfurt Inc. He will be succeeded by Joshua Low, who has already been Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt South Africa since June 2017. Founded in 1991, Messe Frankfurt Inc. employs 40 people and oversees all activities in the NAFTA region from its Atlanta base. Its portfolio includes nine trade fairs in the USA, Me...
Euralarm welcomes the recent announcement from the European Commission of an “implementing decision” concerning harmonized standards for the Construction Products, which includes the long-awaited citation of two core Fire Detections standards, hence confirming them as harmonized standards under the Construction Product Regulations (CPR). This announcement closes off the first step in a strategic plan which has evolved out of cooperation between CPR stakeholders (represented by CEN/TC...
Taking place 16 - 17 of April 2019, this will be the ninth edition of Securex West Africa. Having firmly established itself as the region’s leading exhibition and conference for the commercial, perimeter, cyber and homeland security, fire and safety industry, this year’s show is expected to attract more than 2,500 visitors, 85 exhibiting brands along with key industry stakeholders from governmental organizations and prominent industry associations. Among the show floor features due...
Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), a Denver-based company, is excited to announce the release of a new mobile phone application, Rhodium Mobile, that pairs with their award-winning software platform, Rhodium Incident Management. The new application, now available on the Apple and Google Play stores, aims to increase situational awareness for incident commanders by providing near real-time tracking and status information of first responders. Rhodium Mobile Just days after its recent r...
In partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department, Seek Thermal announces it will supply fire & rescue personnel with thermal imaging cameras as part of every firefighter's standard gear across the city when on duty. Thermal imaging cameras are potentially lifesaving pieces of equipment because they provide the ability to 'see' heat instead of light and display it on a screen. Fire & rescue professionals can find people and view their surroundings even in dangerous envi...
At the INTERPHEX Trade Show (New York, NY., April 2-4, 2019), Gardner Denver Nash will provide insight into its unparalleled expertise in providing proven, reliable vacuum solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the INTERPHEX Trade Show will focus is on “Celebrating 40 Years of Delivering Technology and Innovation to the Industry.” Backed by decades of application expertise, Nash's team of engineers can design and optimize an innovat...
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP/OSU) are pleased to announce that Dr. Ernest Grant has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. Fire and Emergency Services Dr. Ernest Grant will be honored with the Award at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washing...
FoxFury Lighting Solutions introduces the new and improved Scout Clip Light. The extremely versatile Scout Clip Light serves as a utility light, task light, search light, and more. This durable light is waterproof and meets NFPA fire resistant requirements, so users can rely on it working in extreme environments. It's lightweight, compact, and the built in J-Clip ensures it stays with users no matter where they go. The Scout comes in either a black or orange exterior with two different LED opti...
Fire Safety Training is designed to equip one with all the basic skills and knowledge required in the event of a fire. It introduces one to fire safety precautions and fire evacuation procedures, as well as the risks associated with a fire. Fire Safety training is compulsory for all organizations, for the business to comply with government fire safety regulations. It can be carried out in-house, or by a reputable company, or a small number of employees already trained would train the rest...
