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UKAS is proud to be a gold event partner for the International Quality Awards, hosted by the Chartered Quality Institute. Quality Future Summit Taking place on Thursday, 23rd June, in London, this prestigious event is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of exceptional quality professionals from across the globe. The event has been enhanced through the addition of the Quality Future Summit, which will feature thought-provoking panel discussions with leading quality professionals....
The Scottish government, RICS, and the Fire Sector Federation have each issued new forms and guidance in relation to aspects of fire safety and building evacuation. Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical fire safety advice on how to prevent fires and reduce the risks in a variety of settings. Published by the Scottish government, the guidance provides practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings, existing non-residential premis...
A residential structure fire was reported in the 500 Block of Riverside Avenue, Sugarloaf, at approximately 4:05 am, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke showing from the second-story bedroom window. Crews In offensive Attack Mode Crews quickly went into offensive attack mode and were able to extinguish the fire within approximately 10 minutes. Fire crews remained on the scene for an hour to ensure completed extinguishment. There was one occupant at home who self-...
Granite Workwear is running a special offer for all customers who purchase a Pulsar or Pulsarail product; it’ll give a free bottle of Pulsar hand sanitizer! With Omicron spreading fast and all lockdown rules have been lifted, it’s more important than ever to make sure to clean hands regularly and keep safe. That’s why it wants to make sure all the customers are safe and keep clean as much as possible. High performance Pulsar/Pulsarail strives to make sure that its workwear o...
Establishing fire safety measures in a care home is far more complicated than in a typical work setting and can have serious consequences if they are not implemented correctly whether that be the cost of someone’s life or a costly regulation breach. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that those involved with the fire safety process have a responsibility to keep the building safe. Care providers are the designated ‘responsible person’ when looking after resid...
The increase in natural disasters has already noticeably changed the daily lives of many aid and rescue workers. In addition, there was the Corona pandemic and the humanitarian emergencies caused by political conflicts - most recently as a result of the Russian war on Ukraine. Given the current challenges, the topics of INTERSCHUTZ are more relevant than ever before. 1,000 companies from 50 countries as well as the participating associations and organizations will present the solutions for the...
Fifteen years after being rescued from flooding as a child, a Rossington man has joined the same on-call firefighting crew that saved him. Mason Stead, 19, was one of five firefighter recruits who graduated from their intense training course earlier this month. He is now an operational firefighter at Rossington Fire Station, responding from home or work when people in the community need him and the crew. Mason, who was four years old when rescued from the 2007 floods, says he ha...
An Isle of Man care home has been fined £46,000 for health and safety breaches after a 95-year-old died as a result of a fire in 2019. Elder Healthcare, which runs the care home, also provides emergency assistance to residents in the adjacent apartments. The court heard Elder Healthcare was not to blame for the death of Olive Renecle, who lived in a sheltered flat connected to the care home in Douglas. However, Deemster Graeme Cook said ‘shortcomings’ were found in f...
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announces that Big Charter Private Limited has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to ten new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft for operation by its promoted airline, flybig. The companies will work towards a definitive purchase agreement that would include five firm-ordered aircraft and options for another five. Twin Otter Series 400 "In conjunction with the UDAN initiative, the Indian Government’s recently released policy...
Tom, who will be working alongside their Remedial Projects team, joins Miller Knight from J Tomlinson Ltd where he has spent his entire career to date. From starting as a management trainee in 2012 and quickly working his way up to Quantity Surveyor, graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a First Class Honours Degree in the process, he joins them to bolster the senior management team and their capacity to deliver larger refurbishment type projects that are borne from missing or inadeq...
Victaulic announces the fire industry’s first Installation-Ready™ sprinkler that is UL-listed and FM-approved with the launch of its FireLock™ IGS Style V9 Sprinkler Coupling and line of FireLock™ IGS grooved sprinklers. Design and installation Created to replace threads on both sprinkler outlets and sprinklers, this mechanical connection redefines sprinkler system design and installation in exposed applications, particularly the storage and warehouse market. The...
South Yorkshire’s firefighters have been kitted out with a brand new piece of protective clothing, bought as part of a regional collaboration with neighboring fire and rescue services. The multi-function rescue jackets are worn by firefighters at non-fire rescue incidents like road traffic collisions, as well as small fires in the open. visibility, waterproof jackets The high visibility, waterproof jackets are designed to be as lightweight and breathable as possible, helping fire crews...
The Fire Protection Association’s InfoZone seminar theatre returns for 2022 with an agenda covering a wide range of crucial talking points in the fire safety industry for attendees at FIREX International. meetings and networking Alongside its welcome reception area, where the FPA will be available for meetings and networking with members and the full supply chain of fire safety professionals, the popular InfoZone seminar theatre returns for FIREX International 2022, at London’s ExC...
Fire Profi are pull-on style structural firefighting boots from globally renowned footwear manufacturer, Jolly Scarpe. Testament to the boot's innovative design, superior safety features, and premium comfort, Fire Profi was awarded to the UK Collaborative Framework, servicing nearly 30,000 firefighters, spanning services across the United Kingdom, including London Fire Brigade and Scottish Fire. Fire Profi has been precision-crafted to fit the foot perfectly. Features focus on keeping the foot...
Pac Fires’ new model earmuffs are effective at reducing exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds. They feature durable metal arms and a 25mm tongue that fits the Pacific earmuff bracket. Earmuff Features: Helmet mounted earmuffs Fits most ear sizes, with thick cushions for extra comfort Suitable in areas with high noise levels SNR rating of 31dB (equivalent to Class 5) and CE Marked to EN352-3 Compatible with the Pacific 25mm earmuff bracket
Following more than 25 wildfire incidents in the last weekend of March 2022 alone, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging the public to take additional precautions. In one of the incidents, a large-scale wildfire in Devon and Somerset has called in ten fire appliances in attendance, with alerts out for similar fires in both South Wales and Lancashire, in the United Kingdom (UK). In addition, a six hectare wildfire in East Sussex has also been reported on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Till...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates a milestone as the Xaap Compliance Reporting Platform surpasses one million building inspections. Since 2018, facility managers and their teams have used the Xaap compliance reporting software to test nearly 55 million individual building devices, including fire alarms, extinguishers, security devices, sprinklers, and other systems across North America. Improving building safety and&n...
II Aspire has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Mechanical Fire Protection has been approved and published by the Government. BAFSA is pleased to have worked with II Aspire on the Steering and Working Group, along with other industry employers, to review the existing NOS, then update and agree on the changes necessary to ensure the NOS are reflective of industry changes to maintain and improve standards of practice. National Occupational Standa...
As part of Global’s partnership with Winkhaus on Global's Composite Fire Doors, this month it took some samples down to the experts at Warrington Fire in High Wycombe for a destructive Fire Resistance Test at their facilities. Its relationship with Winkhaus and its other partners allows a syndicate of companies to develop skills and knowledge in composite fire door fabrication under the BM Trada Q170 Scheme. Various testing This means that Global are all able to conduct...
Elmos Semiconductor develops, manufactures, and distributes semiconductors and sensors primarily for use in the automotive industry. For more than 30 years Elmos innovations have been making mobility worldwide safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient with new functions. Elmos has been relying on high-pressure water mist (HPWM) systems from AQUASYS for the protection of its semiconductor production at the headquarters in Dortmund since 2005. From the years 2007 until currently, extensi...
A team of fundraisers from Hardstaff Barriers are seeking support from colleagues and clients, as they complete the final leg of a virtual walk from Nottinghamshire, in the United Kingdom to Ukraine, in order to raise money for the humanitarian effort. On March 8, 2022, the colleagues began collectively walking the distance from their office, in central England, to the center of Ukraine, covering a distance of 1,610 miles. Spurred on by the atrocities in the country caused by the Russian aggres...
The biggest UK fire service convoy – made up of 22 vehicles and more than 5,000 items of kit and equipment, donated by UK fire and rescue services, has been deployed to support firefighters in Ukraine, on Saturday, March 19, 2022. More than 60 volunteers from FIRE AID and fire and rescue services are taking the convoy into Poland. It will then make its way into Ukraine, providing vitally needed equipment to support firefighters, emergency services and volunteers, battling together o...
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been awarded for its innovative work in embedding a customer-centric culture throughout the organisation - tailoring services for everyone in the county to help keep them safe. Customer-Centric culture The accolade of achieving bronze in the Customer Focus category of the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards on 9 March, acts as a springboard for KFRS as it embarks on a pioneering project to really get to know the people it serves. The insight gather...
On March 16th, Matt Gantley (UKAS CEO) and Dr. Adel Alkeaid (SAAC Executive Director) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the relationship between the two national Accreditation Bodies. This agreement fully acknowledges the expertise of each organization, enabling the sharing of knowledge and experience that will contribute to the quality of infrastructure in both nations. technical consultation and support UKAS and SAAC will work together to provide technical consultation...
"The BAFE SP205 scheme provides a route in evidencing competency to deliver the vital service of Fire Risk Assessment," said Chris Auger, Director of Schemes. He adds, "We encourage registered organizations, specifically SP205 registered organizations, to provide your input to help greater understanding and steer decision making." Information provided by Office As users will be aware, there is considerable work underway to strengthen the building and fire safety regulatory systems, not least...
Tom Morgan, Josh Hollebon, Tom Woods and Stuart Long from the Yare Valley Churches running club have each run 92 miles during February to complete the virtual challenge by surpassing the mileage an ambulance covers on an average shift. The team chose the mileage clocked-up by crews at their local station in Longwater. Completing the target We have completed similar feats previously and were keen for something new" Tom Woods said: “We have completed similar feats previously and were kee...
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has announced that the Data Management Fire Standard is now open for consultation, closing 27th April, 2022. Data Management Fire Standard The Data Management Fire Standard has been developed with expert input from the NFCC Digital and Data Program, NFCC Leads for Data, Apollo Gerolymbos and Andy Hopkinson, Government Digital Services and colleagues, with data expertise from a wide range of fire and rescue services.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has worked with partners, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the National Trust in a day of action focused around wildfire training. With the warm weather forecast this weekend crews and rangers teamed up on moorland near Slaithwaite to test new equipment, swap best practices, and formulate techniques should a moorland fire occur this year. Moorland firefighting equipment We can share techniques and get to grips with the latest stat...
Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex® fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. Antibacterial and antiviral properties The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria foun...
Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, has expanded its fire alarm monitoring capabilities, allowing dealers to add growing fire alarm services to their business. According to a recent report from Grandview Research, the demand for fire protection systems will continue to increase steadily from 2022 to 2030. Intrusion, access, surveillance software Connect ONE, the single software solution that controls intrusion, access co...
