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FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the release of FLIR A8580 series of thermal science cameras - 1.3 megapixel, entry-level cooled camera designed for a wide range of industrial, military, science, and product research and development (R&D) applications. This camera records blur-free images of high-speed targets, offering a wide range of precision, manual and motorized lenses, and also integrates seamlessly with the new FLIR Research Studio thermal analysis software, all providing the user wi...

Following the successful 2020 edition of Intersec, Detector Testers wanted to thank all the visitors who came for the event during the course of the three days and helped make the event such a great experience and a massive success. Intersec 2020 During the Intersec show, Detector Testers made a record number of new contacts, with significant interest in the Testifire solution and the company’s globally renowned Solo range of detectors. In addition to that, it was great experience for co...

CSVHFD responded mutual aid with the Bromley Fire Department for a structure fire on Highwater Road. On arrival, crews found heavy fire showing from a vacant residence. The fire was marked under control in 1 hour. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze was determined to be arson.

CSVHFD responded to Enid Street in the Hollywood neighborhood of Crescent Springs. Units responding were told at the time of dispatch that multiple calls were being received for what appeared to be a chimney fire. On arrival, crews found heavy showing from the exterior of the home. Multiple lines were simultaneously deployed and the fire was marked under control in 15 minutes. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident. The cause of the blaze was determined to be malfunctioning equi...

For anyone starting a new restaurant, navigating the complex maze of fire protection regulations can seem like a daunting task. In this post, Koorsen Fire & Security will provide an overview of the basic requirements that anyone needs to be aware of along with the relevant codes in which they can be found. To simplify the topic, on the basis of the requirements for restaurants, they will be grouped into two main categories, life safety and fire protection. Life safety requirements apply to...

With the threat of a global pandemic dominating the media yet again, it's now more apparent than ever how important it is to have equipment capable of keeping these epidemics at bay. Florida-based AeroClave develops solutions that do just that, in the form of viral and biological decontamination systems. The company's portable equipment is specially designed for vehicles and systems used by fire brigades, rescue services and hospitals as well as the police and military organizations. The proces...

Belfast is the chosen location to host the next FIA FIM Expo. FFE will be showcasing its extensive range of beam smoke detectors and flame detectors. FIM Expo is a brilliant opportunity to see the latest fire detection products, network and attend two free CPD accredited seminars: Overview of the Changes to: BS 5839-1:2017 The future of qualifications in FD&A Visitors can pre-register before the event or on the day when they arrive at the Titanic Centre, Belfast.

Rosenbauer International AG has completely taken over its former sales partner Brandus GmbH based in Andrian, Bolzano. The company is now operating under its new name Rosenbauer Italia s.r.l. This takeover marks the Group’s recognition of the increasing importance of the Italian firefighting market, as it establishes its own sales and service subsidiary for South Tyrol in the first phase of its plan. The coverage of all Rosenbauer products and services will then be expanded from this loca...

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) announced its partnership with edtech firm MindEdge Learning to provide an online prep course for IAEM’s Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®) and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) certifications. The course offers curated learning, review materials, and sample test questions designed to support student success in applying for the AEM® or CEM® certification. Authority comment “This course will offer more oppo...

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs’ is honored to announce that Whistler Fire Chief John McKearney has been appointed as the President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC), effective immediately. He will serve the remainder of past CAFC President, Chief Ken Block’s term. Chief Block stepped down in order to accept the role of Fire Commissioner in the state of Victoria, Australia. “I’m honored to have been appointed by my colleagues and to serve in this...

New FireWatch Mobile App, extended Mobilization integration and flexible working features. Join Infographics for the Webinar! The new phone app, which will feature in the live demo, includes: Location aware capabilities with ‘roaming’ availability cover at any location Automated mobilization, confirmation of attendance and ETA Leave and training workflow requests and approval Access to training course calendar and personal activity calendar Actionable KPIs regarding contracte...

When performing decontamination, maintenance, inspection and cleaning work, handling oil or filling and transferring materials, there is often a risk that skin may come into contact with solid or liquid chemicals. Only a full-body protective suit can prevent this. Dräger has expanded its portfolio with the new splash protective suits SPC 4400 and 4800 made from innovative-coated CPM and CLF material, offering users the best protection possible in different conditions. All suits offer prote...

Founded in August 1996, Dave Melton the inventor of Firetrace, could never have envisioned the success his simple invention would have grown to become. 23 years later sees Firetrace Ltd manufacture and install their 100,000th Firetrace Automatic Fire Suppression System. And not only this, it was exchanged to reinstate a system which had expired its lifespan at Discovery Park, Sandwich. Electrical control panels Dave Melton, Inventor of Firetrace says, “I don’t believe it. Original...

When performing decontamination, maintenance, inspection and cleaning work, handling oil or filling and transferring materials, concerned people often face the risk that their skin may come into contact with solid or liquid chemicals. Only a full body protective suit can prevent this from happening. Dräger (Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG) has announced extending its portfolio with the new splash protective suits SPC 4400 and 4800 made from innovative coated CPM and CLF material, offering u...

In a post-Grenfell world there is clearly, and rightly so, a focus on the fire safety of high-rise buildings – especially in the residential sector. Yet this focus has answered as many questions as it has made new ones, particularly for the construction and fire industries. As reported in December of 2019 by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), a new cross-industry valuation process called the External Wall Fire Review (EWFR) was implemented by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

Viking Electronics Inc. has announced the release of its brand new 2020 Product Catalog. The catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in between. &ld...

Ohler pumps stand for quality, service, and reliability. Ohler has over 50 years of experience in the pump-building industry. They stand out by using innovative processes to achieve timely deliveries, building excellent relationships with their customers. Ohler leverages their history in the pump industry to provide the best product for the job, whether it is for water, trash, or fuel transfer; Ohler has it covered. Ohler’s manufacturing facilities Ohler’s manufacturing facilities...

Fire chiefs say hundreds of high-risk homes will be safer for decades to come due to more than £1 million spent on fire sprinkler projects in the last five years. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue spent the money fitting fire sprinklers in around 650 flats across the county in a bid to prompt owners of accommodation for mostly vulnerable residents to consider fire sprinklers as a long-term measure to keep their tenants safe. funding beneficiary More than 20 separate projects were awarde...

AFEX Fire Suppression Systems is proud to announce that the company was awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for our Quality Management System (QMS) by NSF International Strategic Relations on January 31, 2020. The ISO 9000 family is the world's known quality management standard. ISO 9001:2015 is built on various quality management principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach, and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015...

Apollo Fire Detectors, alongside Portsmouth-based recruitment firm Astute Technical, recently hosted "Build Your Brand: Power Your Potential," a speaker event celebrating and focusing on women in engineering. The event, held at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, hosted two renowned speakers who provided tips and practical ideas to help organizations support female engineers, with the aim to help improve diversity in the industry. Personal branding expert, Jennifer Holloway presented her talk,...

Angus Fire has announced that the company will be attending The JOIFF Foam Summit 2020, hosted by JOIFF (The International Organization for Industrial Emergency Response and Fire Hazard Management), and held at the Edwardian Radisson Hotel at Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom on February 10th 2020. The theme for the JOIFF Foam Summit 2020 is ‘Fire Fighting Foam – Where Are We Now & Where Are We Going’. Speakers from around the world, including renowned scientists, e...

The Firefighter Preparation Workshop series, organized by the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) and Alameda County Firefighters Association (ACFFA), will introduce fire service practices and processes to anyone interested in a fire service career. The firefighter preparation workshop series are open to access for the public, and no registration is required to attend it. Firefighter Preparation Workshops The Firefighter Preparation Workshop series will help to prepare individuals interested...

The firms, ranging from the architects Studio E, current and former staff at the main contractor Rydon, the TMO and Harley Facades, which are being investigated for their involvement in the Grenfell Tower Fire of 2017 that resulted in the death of 72 people, want a guarantee from Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox that they will be protected from prosecution when they give evidence, stated the latest Fire Industry Association (FIA) report in the inquiry matter. ‘Michael Mansfield QC, who is r...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the FLIR GF77a Gas Find IR camera, its first fixed-mount, uncooled, autonomous leak detection camera designed specifically to visualize methane and other industrial gases. A new camera in FLIR Systems’ optical gas imaging (OGI) series, the connected GF77a provides upstream and midstream gas processors, producers, and operators with the ability to monitor continuously for invisible, potentially dangerous methane leaks at natural gas power plants, renewable energ...

BSI, the business improvement company announced the acquisition of Q-Audit, a JAS-ANZ accredited healthcare auditing body based in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. The deal will see Q-Audit become part of BSI’s assurance business and will operate under the BSI brand. healthcare services certification expansion The acquisition of Q-Audit strengthens BSI’s expansion of its healthcare services certification business in both the Australian and New Zealand market, supporti...

Two family pets sparked catastrophes when they unknowingly turned on hobs with their paws adding to the list of kitchen blazes tackled by Kent firefighters in January. In Sittingbourne, on 28 January, Moss the border collie jumped up at a cooker to reach his owner’s leftovers and turned on three gas rings, two of which ignited and set fire to a cushioned tray left on top of the hob.  Since, Kent Fire and Rescue Service had previously visited the property to carry out a Safe and Well...

New replacement rescue boats for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service will enable firefighters to respond quicker to water incidents. Equipped with the latest technology, the new boats have a more powerful engine and inflate in under a minute compared to the three to four minutes the old boats took. This means that crews can get the boats off the rescue vehicle, into the water, and reach the casualty in a significantly faster time. Authority comment Group Commander Jamie Johnson, who heads...

Ziamatic Corp. introduces the new Quick-Release Fire Extinguisher Holder, Model QR-FEH-1, a safer, more dependable way to store 5 lb. fire extinguishers in the crew area of an ambulance or fire apparatus. While the majority of fire extinguisher mounts are designed for the walls of buildings, the Fire Extinguisher Holder was designed specifically for use in moving vehicles, specially-engineered to protect personnel in the event of a collision or rollover event. SAE-J3043, NFPA, AMD, and GSA comp...

The Fire Protection Association’s (FPA) Building a Safer Future Seminar, held on Monday, January 27th, 2020 in London (sponsored by BAFE), played out the on-going discussion of competency within both the combined construction and fire safety industries. Chair of the event and Managing Director of the FPA, Jonathan O’Neill OBE, opened the seminar affirming his continued “whole-hearted” support for Third Party Certification, stating “I have been banging the drum for...

Taking place at the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel in Huntingdon, UK on Thursday (January 23), 2020, the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Excellence Awards celebrated the achievements of staff from across different areas of the Fire Service. The commitment, dedication and professionalism of staff which regularly go above and beyond to provide the best possible service to the people of Cambridgeshire were all celebrated by around 140 guests. Hosting the event was Chief Fire Officer Chris Strick...