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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...

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...

3M and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of ‘America's Top Young Scientist.’ Competition entries are accepted at the YoungScientistLab website unt...

VdS, one of the world’s most renowned and prestigious institutions for corporate security and safety, specializing in fire protection, security, and natural disaster prevention, has officially approved the FirePro box type condensed aerosol generators. The VdS seal of approval is an important endorsement for FirePro and is recognized as one of the most important purchase criteria in the security and safety market. In order to receive VdS approval, life-saving fire protection technology is...

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...

An official 'topping out' ceremony has been held to mark a key milestone in the construction of the new training facility and fire station in Huntingdon. The event took place last week to celebrate the highest point of the main building being complete. The project involves building a modern, purpose-built training center and new community fire station at St John’s Park, north of Huntingdon. Work in progress Since construction began in September 2021, work has been progressing at pace a...

HURST Jaws of Life®, a business unit of IDEX Fire & Safety, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the revolutionary Jaws of Life brand in 2022. The company whose hero tool founded the modern-day rescue tool industry is marking its half-century milestone with a celebratory logo, challenge coins, patches and more. “HURST Jaws of Life has been an icon for the rescue tool industry for 50 years, and we’re proud to celebrate this incredible anniversary along with our dealers who...

Crews at Illingworth Fire Station will hold a charity car wash on Sunday 6 February, in order to raise money for Ash Green School Community Fund.  Money raised will be matched by Halifax Bank and Barclays Bank, which are both supporting the fundraiser. community support Ash Green Primary School on Clough Lane in Mixenden, Halifax was damaged in a fire earlier recently. Illingworth White Watch was first on the scene to tackle the blaze followed by nine further crews and six specialist tea...

The ideal equipment for interventions on class A fires, the LEADER MIX A 1000 proportioner is calibrated for class A additives (foam concentrates and wetting-foaming agents). Designed and patented by the LEADER company’s R&D team, its unique operation is based upon a powerful venturi system that allows it to precisely aspirate the quantity of additive requested (0.3%, 0.5%, or 1%) and to mix it with water. Just turn the selector to instantly change the concentration rate. The LEADER M...

The Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) has launched a new nationwide platform that collects detailed information directly from first responders about incidents on the roadway where responders or their equipment were struck by a vehicle while operating at a scene. By improving first responder reporting, this new tool will help ERSI track and analyze struck-by incident data, gain a better understanding of exactly how and why these incidents are happening, and help prevent future incident...

More than 200 emergency service staff at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) came together on Wednesday 2 February for a virtual session to learn and share emotional personal experiences around inclusivity and diversity. Hosted via Microsoft Teams, the conference included informative and inspirational guest speakers, who each highlighted how everyone can embrace difference and drive positive change in the workplace, as well as in everyday life. Equal and inclusive world The virtual event, run...

From 2nd February 2022, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) will be increasing the number of GoodSAM volunteers notified of patients in cardiac arrest. GoodSAM application The GoodSAM application has been used at EEAST to notify appropriately trained staff, volunteers and registered health care professionals of patients in cardiac arrest, within 800 meters of their location. EEAST commenced a trial to deploy staff trained in basic life support (CPR) to these patients. This...

Iwan Cray, current Assistant Chief Fire Officer, has been confirmed as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Following the announced retirement of Chief Fire Officer Chris Davies, who will leave the Service in April 2022, and the subsequent appointment of Deputy Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas to the role of Chief Fire Officer; Assistant Chief Fire Officer Iwan Cray was appointed by the Authority’s Appointments Committee on Monday 31 January 2022...

Tragically, January 2022 was heartbreaking for many families due to home fires across the country, with as many as 328 lives lost in fires in that month alone. In January, the American Red Cross responded to more than 6,600 home fires, providing help to nearly 25,000 people. Red Cross' hearts go out to all those who have been affected by these tragedies. Home Fire safety The Red Cross has steps people can follow to help them stay safe should a fire happen in their home. Users can protect them...

Fire safety training is vital in any environment, but fire safety training in the workplace is essential for any business or organization working in a commercial building. Everyone working in the building needs to know how to recognize potential fire hazards, practice regular fire safety and prepare to deal with emergencies safely and sensibly. Investing in fire safety training is a non-negotiable benefit to a business that will, in return, potentially save lives and protect the building from d...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions, the global pioneer in safety lighting, welcomes Aaron Beckman as the new lighting application specialist.  For over 21 years, Aaron has served as an active firefighter in Norfolk, Nebraska, and has a strong background in fire science and scene documentation. Aaron works with several agencies and has aided in numerous cases.  certified FAA 107 pilot and instructor As a certified FAA 107 pilot and instructor, Aaron leads the mapping and investigations...

In the last couple of years, a number of new ISO management system standards have been published. To date, UKAS has received a few enquiries for accreditation to underpin the related certification activities.  As they are new standards UKAS would need to undertake a development project to confirm the applicability of the standard and also to establish a robust and proportionate assessment approach. UKAS is reviewing its current development projects and wants to gauge the level of inte...

Last month, Recruiter Insider announced their top five consultants for Candidate Experience for Q4 and Zitko were thrilled to learn that Ellie Kendal, who works in the contracting department, was named as one of those five. Ellie joined Zitko just over two years ago and after only a year with the company, she was promoted to Senior Contract Fire & Security Recruitment Consultant. Although this is a great achievement, it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Ellie’s list of s...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed Chris Kirby as the new Chief Fire Officer. selection and interview  Barnsley-born Chris joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as Deputy Chief Fire Officer in 2020 Chris Kirby was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, interview with members of the Fire Authority, and presentation to members of a staff stakeholder panel. Barnsley-born Chris joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...

A wireless fire safety solutions specialist is encouraging holiday park and campsite owners to use the quieter winter downtime period effectively, by reviewing fire safety ahead of peak seasons.   Fire constitutes one of the biggest risks to the total loss of a park home, with the dangers increasing significantly for sites set within natural woodland. To help stop and prevent a fire from destroying a holiday park site, investing in appropriate fire detection and alert system is important a...

Technology company ZF has received a major order for its digital connectivity solution ZF Rescue Connect from Albert Ziegler GmbH, one of the manufacturers of firefighting vehicles. The deal is one of the largest framework contracts for digital services ever awarded to ZF. Digital services From the beginning of 2022, ZIEGLER will equip new vehicles with ZF Rescue Connect as an option and offer digital services to its end customers. In addition, ZF and ZIEGLER have agreed on a strategic partner...

Wool has been the go-to fiber for cold protection during winters since ancient times. Gloves help the most crucial motor organ, which is the hand and the palms and fingers to not only function smoothly in the most hostile working environments, but more importantly, gloves must be treated as a crucial safety garment. glove applications Winter gloves have heavy applications in the temperate regions of the earth. However, in industries, these gloves have applications like fisheries, cold sto...

All homes in Scotland must have interlinked smoke alarms from 1 February. As the date nears, members of the Scottish Parliament have expressed their concerns about whether all homeowners will be able to comply. The Scottish Government gave Care and Repair Scotland £500k to help older and disabled homeowners install alarms. The daily record reported on 25 January that Care and Repair Scotland had struggled to meet demand and had closed its doors to new requests. Since September the se...

FSi Limited is pleased to announce its new 3rd Party Certification document for the market-leading FSi Silverliner OSCB is live, FSi has partnered with IFC Certification to provide them with an outstanding certificate for its Silverliner OSCB. This strengthens its position in the marketplace, again leading the way in ensuring FSi has the largest scope with fully 3rd Party Certified products. FSi encourages others to follow its lead as Independent 3rd party certification schemes assure the perfo...

Chubb’s global business and CriticalArc have joined forces to enable SafeZone, CriticalArc’s award-winning cloud-based safety, security, and emergency management solution to be offered to Chubb customers through its connected services offering, Chubb VisiON+. Chubb is a part of APi Group, a global business services provider of safety and specialty services. The investment by both companies in the development of a streamlined, cohesive offering delivers far-reaching be...

Registration is now open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit. The Summit will take place from Friday, June 24 to Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, USA. The conference is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit This two-day classroom-based training is an opportunity to learn from lea...

The search for power solutions to decarbonize commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment took an exciting turn in the summer of 2021, with an announcement from Cummins, Inc. Cummins’s hydrogen-fueled engine development program is one of the company’s latest steps to advance zero-carbon technology. Customers are taking notice and so are governments. Indeed, judging by some reactions, it's almost as if Cummins has just reinvented the internal combustion engine (ICE). Of course, pro...

Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from motor vehicles are tightening around the world. With this, both hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Net zero CO2 emissions goals Given medium and heavy-duty trucks are major sources of CO2 emissions, the transportation sector’s journey to destination net zero CO2 emission features both technologies. As more truck makers join the ranks of auto companies developing CO2-free or CO2-neutral...

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of three civilian employees, during a ceremony held on Jan. 26, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Lauren Marie Lohr of the Medical supply chain, retired after 41 years of service, Robert DiPentima of the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after 40 years of service and Linda Farrell, also from the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after eight years of service. DLA Troop Support retirees honored Thei...