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The 2021 edition of NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam is now available. There are many changes from the 2016 edition. Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF) One is the inclusion of Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF), a new class of fire-fighting foam defined as 'Foam concentrate based on a mixture of hydrocarbon surface active agents that is not formulated to contain per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)'. An additional change is the inclusion of NFPA 16 The Stand...
BIOEX is exhibiting at SICUR 2022. Date: February 22-25, 2022. Location: Madrid, Spain SICUR brings together companies, associations, professionals, and users of global security, fire, and emergency safety in the public and private spheres.
Three Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs) will be trialled by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) as part of the NHS’s move towards zero emissions vehicles. EEAST has successfully bid for £250,000 from NHS England which will fund two electric Skoda all-wheel drive cars, an electric Vauxhall van, their conversion to medically equipped response vehicles and the necessary charging infrastructure for each of the vehicles. The funding is part of a new NHS England pilot...
On the 8th & 9th of February 2022, in collaboration with the distributors in Belgium - Vandeputte, MFC hosted local fire brigades and dive teams on the Meuse river in the city of Liège. Over the two days, hands-on demonstrations were conducted with the range of water rescue equipment. This included a new RSW Series Rescue Sled, specially designed for weirs and swift water. RS and RSW Series Sleds are lightweight and quick to deploy, whilst remaining rugged and easy to maneuver....
After a successful return last year, Detector Testers is pleased to again be part of the Fire Safety Event taking place in April 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC. The show, which runs from 5th – 7th April, will feature hundreds of exhibitors promoting the latest innovation in Fire Safety and will be supported by a comprehensive conference program featuring leading figures within the industry. Electronic solutions Detector Testers' marketing and sales team will be on hand throughout the sh...
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service hosted a Virtual Reality (VR) workshop series at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Staff from around the service took part in the demonstrations, to explore the potential for using the technology in training. VR applications The final session of the day was attended by other fire and rescue services from around the country including Tyne and Wear, South Yorkshire, and Shropshire, as well as members of the National Fire Chiefs Council. The t...
A residential structure fire was reported in the early morning hours on Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, at approximately 3:17 a.m., on Monday, February 7, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a well-involved residential structure with smoke and flames showing. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within approximately 20 minutes. There were no occupants home at the time of the structure. Assistance The structure fire required all units from the Big Bear Fire Department to respond wi...
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd (Apollo) is proud to announce a partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This alliance will provide Apollo’s engineering team with a wide range of support and benefits. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) also recognizes the team for the professionalism and expertise they bring to Apollo and the wider industry. IET Enterprise Partnership The IET Enterprise Partnership is a platform for the representation of engineeri...
Starting a new job is always a daunting experience. It’s a brand new environment, with new colleagues and a new boss. The good news is, that they already like used as a person, hence why the user got the job! But on the first day of a new job, deciding on what to wear can always be tricky. Granite discusses what users should wear on the first day to make a good first impression. Men Depending on the type of job taken on, the user has to dress for the occasion. If they are an office work...
Nothing beats a conference, when it comes to making new contacts or re-establishing old ones. The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd (BAFSA) has announced that the internationally renowned Fire Sprinkler International 2022 (FSI 2022) exhibition, taking place in London, from May 31 to June 1, 2022, will bring the international fire protection community together once again. Fire Sprinkler International 2022 At Fire Sprinkler International 2022 event, attendees will hear from renown...
Firefighters currently based in Papworth Everard will soon be relocating to the fire station in Cambourne. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service believe that moving the fire engine will improve its fire cover in the area as there are more people in Cambourne to become on-call firefighters, who live or work within five minutes of the fire station. Delayed fire emergency response On-call firefighters are not based at a fire station, they go about their normal lives and wear an alerter which goe...
Tim Edwards has been appointed as Norfolk’s new interim chief fire officer. The appointment follows existing Chief Fire Officer Stuart Ruff’s announcement of his intention to retire from the service, which he has been at the helm of since the Spring of 2019. Chief Fire Officer Edwards joined Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service at the age of 16 in 1988 and served on various watches as an operational firefighter before rising up the ranks. Most recently he was appointed Assistant Chief Fi...
When it comes to fire protection, healthcare facilities pose numerous risks. These include the presence of countless fire hazards, difficulties in effectively maintaining fire protection across large and complex sites, as well as a high density of people, many of whom are vulnerable. As ever, the standard of fire safety is determined by the quality and effective implementation of physical fire protection. The fire alarm control panel is central to achieving high standards of protection. Choosin...
It is now approaching five years since the Grenfell Tower disaster but the fallout continues. One reaction has been to see residential sprinklers systems much more widely applied in the UK. Users will hear how the London policy on sprinklers restricts funding for social housing to apartment buildings protected with sprinklers. Grenfell was partly made of combustible materials and Daniel Joyeux of Efectis will present French guidance on how to protect wooden residential buildings, sprinklers bei...
The UK Minister for Building Safety and Fire, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, has hosted a virtual meeting with apprentices from across UK fire and rescue services to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Eight fire service employees, who are currently undertaking or have recently completed apprenticeships in a variety of disciplines, were invited to join a virtual meeting with the Minister on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Virtual meeting They spoke about their fire service journey so far and how the ap...
In line with an ongoing commitment towards continuous improvement of the company’s state-of-the-art product lines, Nittan is delighted to announce the availability of the new EV-PYSVAD Visual Alarm Base for use with EV-PYS detector. EV-PYSVAD Visual Alarm Base The new EV-PYSVAD is a Type A Indoor Beacon Base VAD, which is specially designed for use with detector type - EV-PYS only, as part of an Evolution analog addressable system. The Beacon Base VAD does not require an individual loop...
Following an exclusive dialogue, Hempel has completed the acquisition of Khimji Paints LLC. This is Hempel’s first acquisition in the Decorative segment in the Middle East, supporting its strategy to double Hempel by 2025. Hempel’s Double Impact strategy will be realized through both acquisitions and organic growth, as well as ambitious investments in sustainability, innovation, and digitalization. Khimji Paints Khimji Paints is a paint and coatings manufacturer in Oman, with a st...
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has released its fourth National Fire Service Research Agenda with over 300 research recommendations broken down into 3 topical domains: hiring, retention and advancement; effective operations; and health and safety. Enhancing abilities With a goal of enhancing the ability of all fire service members (career, volunteer, wildland, industrial, etc.) to protect their communities, while protecting their own health and safety, these recommendations...
Rosenbauer launches the GAROS G30, a new protective suit that can handle virtually all firefighting operations. It is suitable for all rescue operations and also provides the protection required by the standard in firefighting operations, except indoors (heat protection X level 1). During its development, special attention was paid to wearing comfort, with the FIRE FLEX, the premium product among Rosenbauer's protective suits, as the inspiration. The visual design and cut are largely identical,...
Spain’s renowned fire and security event, SICUR returns in February 2022 and Detector Testers is pleased to be able to confirm their attendance, alongside their key distribution partner – Ingstrom. Detector Testers' products Running for four days, SICUR 2022 brings together fire and security professionals from across Europe and the world. With innovation and technological development a key focus of the show, Detector Testers will be focusing on products from the company’s ele...
IoT technology is shaping the way the field service industry grows, providing new outlets of information and opportunity. With access to real-time monitoring and actionable insights, the industry is becoming more data-driven at the moment taking both the guesswork and groundwork out of field service management. Here is a closer look at IoT technology and how it is shaping the future of the field service industry. What is IoT Technology? IoT is an abbreviation for the Internet of Things. As th...
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has launched OWL, an advanced ‘plug-and-play' fire alarm management and monitoring software for its CHAMELEON Network range of intelligent control panels. Thanks to its high-quality graphical user interface, OWL users can monitor the status of their fire alarm panels and receive real-time information and complete visibility of their entire fire detection alarm system (FDAS). OWL monitoring software Intuitive, user-friendly and very easy to set up and operate,...
3M has announced that Suzan Kereere, the Head of Global Business Solutions at Fiserv, Inc., has been elected to 3M's Board of Directors, effective February 10, 2022. In connection with her election, the Board of Directors increased its size from 12 to 13 members. Suzan Kereere has over 20 years of experience in major global businesses around the world, including in Europe, Australia, Asia and North America. Vast industry experience She currently leads Global Business Solutions at Fiserv Inc.,...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced that interested individuals can join presenter Richard Kline for a webinar, scheduled to take place on February 17, 2022, at 2 pm ET, which will explore issues that challenge the fire service leadership, in their quest to offer comprehensive health and fitness programming to their members and offers solutions to these leadership obstacles.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its second annual in-person Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience on September 16 and 17, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona, USA. The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders about critical volunteer staffing issues in the fire and emergency services. The deadline to submit proposals is March 1, 2022. 2022 NVFC Recruitment and Retention...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announces that the next NVFC Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience will take place September 16-17, 2022, in Mesa, AZ. The inaugural NVFC R&R Experience took place in 2021. This training event is an opportunity for fire and EMS personnel from across the country to participate in valuable classroom sessions on topics relating to volunteer fire and emergency department staffing as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers....
Avon Protection (Avon Protection Systems) is pleased to announce the award of a contract to supply the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency with the second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH). The Advanced Combat Helmet complements Avon Protection’s market renowned ballistic helmet product portfolio, with a polyethylene solution that is comfortable and lightweight, while still providing exceptional performance. Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) ACH and its commercial derivatives leverage Avon P...
The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Data and Digital Programme is commencing the final stage of delivering a national data analytics capability that will make efficient and effective use of data to support current and emerging needs of the UK fire and rescue service (UKFRS), as well as ongoing decision making and policy development. Once fully implemented, the resource will be a central function of the NFCC comprising of skilled people, standardized processes, and technology...
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as we have seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...
They are excited to announce that they have launched an online version of the foam, antifreeze, and dry chemical sample return form. This new interactive form allows them to log onto the dyneusa.com website and submit the sample information without ever needing a paper copy of the form. The information is filtered into the database. Once their samples arrive for testing, getting them in line in the lab is faster and easier. Benefits of using the online form Convenient 24/7 online acce...
