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Efficient response to dangerous situations is paramount to any Fire and HazMat incident. This makes connected safety technology a valuable asset for every First Responder team. Having suitable and easy-to-use equipment and technology will enhance the speed, efficiency, and safety of an incident response. There are relatively recent developments in technology that can be game changers in an effective response including real-time visibility of the safety of every team member, integrated plume mode...

Home fires are the most common disaster in this country and sadly, these fires claim seven U.S. lives every day. This year is proving no different. Tragically, since the beginning of 2022, 431 people have lost their lives in home fires. Since January 1, 2022, the American Red Cross has already responded to more than 10,000 home fires, providing help to more than 37,000 people. Home fire safety The American Red Cross highlights the key steps that residents can follow to help them stay safe, sh...

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Mechanical Fire Protection have recently been reviewed by professionals across the fire industry. These standards relate to any non-electrical device used for fire protection such as, sprinklers; gas systems; water mist and powder; foam and chemical systems; dry and wet risers; fire mains. Industry best practice A consultation on the content of the National Occupational Standards to determine whether they reflect industry best practice and what so...

With constant footfall, regular cooking and many employees switching up on irregular shifts, hotels require a dedicated focus on fire safety, in order to keep everyone and the building safe at all times. If a fire breaks out in a hotel, many people will find themselves in danger. Hotel owners, managers and employees must recognize the importance of hotel fire safety, so as to prevent hundreds of people from an emergency. To keep a hotel, its staff and visitors safe, regulations need to be in pl...

The fire, which happened just before Christmas, was recently highlighted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) to demonstrate the benefits of investing in sprinklers.   TWFRS said that a propane gas-powered forklift truck caught fire next to some wooden pallets, causing a large-scale fire in a large commercial warehouse. Firefighters from Gateshead and Swalwell Community Fire Stations were on the scene in a matter of minutes to assess the situation and extinguish the fire b...

The Mayor of London has launched a public consultation on draft guidance that puts fire safety at the heart of the planning process for new developments. Sadiq Khan has a strategic planning role for London and his London Plan sets out guidance for development and building across the city. He said that existing national building regulations are not fit for purpose and the progress of reform is too slow. National building regulations The Mayor is consulting on London Plan Guidance relating to f...

The Fire Protection Association and RISCAuthority has submitted its response to BSI regarding the major change planned to sprinkler standards in the UK following a 2 month window for comments. Jonathan O'Neill OBE, Managing Director of the FPA, responded to the proposed changes to BS EN 12845-1 and said: “There is major change planned to sprinkler standards in the UK, which is being driven by the European standards making body CEN. The window for commenting on BS EN 12845-1 Fixed firefig...

3M has announced the following investor events: Citi 2022 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Mike Roman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Monish Patolawala, the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Transformation Officer, will speak at 11:20 a.m. EST, at the conference. Barclays Industrial Select Conference will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Mike Roman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Warringtonfire, the pioneer in fire testing, inspection and certification services, has significantly invested in its High Wycombe testing facility to meet the anticipated growth in demand ahead of the UKCA Mark deadline. The transformation of the facility includes the refurbishment of its onsite fire resistance and smoke laboratories. This comprises new smoke testing equipment, a complete re-lining of two test furnaces as well as installation of a new cold abatement system to extract test fume...

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...

LION, the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States announced its acquisition through an asset purchase of the Elbeco brand. For decades, Elbeco has been a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of performance uniforms for law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other public safety professionals. Established in 1907 by the Lurio family, for four generations Elbeco has been driven to make exceptional products through a commitme...

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.