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Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, appoints Chris Bradley as its new Southern Distribution Account Manager. With over 10 years’ experience in the industry, Chris has worked for Rexel Senate, Channel Safety Systems and, most recently, Illumino Ignis as a sales manager/design engineer specializing in fire, disability and call systems. In his new role, Chris will create new accounts, provide key support to existing customers and promote C-TEC’s vast range of fire alarm systems, f...

Carrying out fire risk assessments within schools can be difficult and complex, as fires occur unplanned and unintentionally, making protection vital in any situation. Corresponding measures are required to be in place and form a key aspect of a school fire risk assessment. Fire risk assessments for schools must take into account the action required to reduce further risk and identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures. fire safety measures Fire risk assessments i...

Fire safety training is one of the requirements for fire safety for educators and should be taken as a priority in any school especially for teachers since a large number of children are gathered at one place during class hours. Most deaths and injuries from fires are the result of people not knowing the proper fire safety and exit strategies to follow. fire safety training It is up to the school administrators to ensure that their teachers are equipped with the proper knowle...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council approved a plan to consolidate the information currently contained in 114 NFPA Emergency Response and Responder Safety (ERRS) standards, guides, and recommended practices into 38 overarching standards. The move will not only provide emergency responders with easier access to well-rounded safety information, but also improve the standards development experience for more than 2,000 principle and alternative NFPA Technical Committee...

For the third consecutive year, ARA Security celebrated the anniversary milestones of its long-service staff members. The ARA Security team spans over 9 locations across Australia and New Zealand, including NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, and the ACT. In the last half of 2018, several celebrations were held in recognition of the hard work and longevity of ARA Security staff that have been with the team for at least 5 years. celebrating the team As the Managing Director of ARA Security, Tony Franov is...

Home fires claim the lives of seven people every day in the United States of America. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its widespread use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety advocates should be able to take action in unison, so as to raise national awareness of a fire sprinkler’s life-saving ability. Fire Sprinkler Initiative Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a collabo...

Checkmate Fire will be showcasing their full range of passive fire protection products and services at FIREX International 2019 at the ExCeL London, from 18 – 20 June. FIREX is the only event that connects the global fire and security markets, and gives fire and security professionals access to the very latest technology from suppliers from around the world, as well as the essential knowledge to ensure life safety. Checkmate Fire can be visited at Stand FX325, where their third party cert...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that its Road Rally will give members of the fire service a chance to experience the most innovative fire apparatus in the industry and talk with experts about their community’s unique needs. Pierce’s Road Rally kicks off on Monday, June 10th in St. Louis, Missouri and will visit more than 20 U.S. locations. new product innovations “In recent years, Pierce has introduced many new product innovations that hav...

Bauma, the construction equipment trade fair was bigger than ever. It attracted over 3,500 exhibitors from 63 countries and 620,000 visitors from more than 200 countries. Bronto team wishes to thank everybody for a very successful show. Messe München says that visitors came from European countries such as Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Sweden and the Netherlands, but also from Russia, Australia, Japan and China. At Bronto stand they also witnessed many visitors from Brazil and Middle...

Based on decades of experience and intensive customer surveys, Rosenbauer is launching a new protective suit on the market. Two-colored, either black-blue with red or gold yoke color or gold with brown yoke color; this is the refreshingly new design of the FIRE FLEX protective suit. The outer material is available as either Nomex NXT or X55 with PBI. Both fabrics are already in use in the FIRE MAX 3 and have proven to be exceptionally effective to protect against heat, flames, and mechanical ha...

Viking SupplyNet, a pioneer in the distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, announces several changes and additions to its sales personnel throughout the United States and Latin America. Adam Owens, Viking SupplyNet’s previous Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service, has been promoted to Director of U.S. Sales and Customer Service. In his new role, Owens will be responsible for all sales functions in the United States. Having spent the past 14 years in various sales-...

REV Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of industry renowned specialty vehicle brands, along with Road America, have teamed up to pay tribute to first responders at the inaugural NTT IndyCar series REV Group Grand Prix June 20-23, 2019. Tribute to first responders As part of the tribute, all active-duty first responders will receive free entry to the REV Group Grand Prix during the entire weekend of activities including the NTT IndyCar feature race. Additionally, REV Group and Road Ame...

Evacuation and fire drill Procedures can save lives. If a fire occurs in a university it's crucial that every person knows what to do. Persons who are familiar with fire safety drills and simulations stand a better chance of fighting a fire, saving their friends or teachers, saving property, and saving lives. If everyone knows what to do and is confident with the procedures through the efficient and safe exit of facilities in the case of an emergency then injury and panic may be averted. All st...

Fire safety is extremely important, particularly in schools where there are young kids, who aren't capable of defending themselves against such circumstances. Apart from fire maintenance, which is an important component of Prevention Checklists, safety issues are a constant concern for school officials since there are lots of different items to think about to make sure that school buildings are fireproof. Prevention Checklists In order to keep unsightly things from happening, Prevention Check...

Fire safety on the construction site is an issue commercial builders face in their construction sites, as a result of the storage of building materials, accumulation of dust, and use of equipment that could produce sparks. Because of this, fire training courses for construction fires can help employees keep their workplace safe. Commercial Builders Fire safety training teaches the staff how to prevent fires. If the staff are aware of the best ways to prevent fires, they can contribute significa...

It is vital to have emergency response plans in the workplace that ensure all employees can get out of the building safely. Employees and employers have a number of things they need to make sure they know to be prepared for and properly deal with a fire at work. This is why there are Fire Drills. Preparation is the key to an effective response to workplace fires. Fire drills and training help prepare employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely. Fire drills play a very important role in wor...

HURST Jaws of Life® has added two new manufacturing machines to its Shelby plant, adding efficiency and quality control to the company’s manufacturing operations for HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools. The facility enhancements include a DMG MORI multi-axis machining center and a DMG MORI horizontal machining center. Both machines operate overnight unattended, increasing overall tool production while enhancing the facility’s ability to control the quality of tool components....

Continuing in its tradition of firsts, HURST Jaws of Life® has launched the industry’s first watertight battery-powered extrication tool line, the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC® EWXT. The company’s EWXT water-resistant casing debuts in three tools, which also feature a new brushless motor for greater efficiency and a longer run time. “The launch of the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC EWXT battery-powered watertight tool line provides the industry with another...

It’s been three years since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the most recent edition of the wide-ranging standard that spans 'the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire warning equipment and emergency warning equipment, and their components'. Since then, thousands of volunteers have contributed ideas and recommendations, the technical committee has debated the changes, and the final text h...

HURST Jaws of Life® has expanded its battery-powered eDRAULIC® rescue tool line with the addition of the R 422E2 Ram, whose 59.1-inch extended length gives first responders the longest extension in the industry. The R 422E2 Ram debuts at 2019 FDIC International in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 11–13, where first responders will have a chance to see the rescue tool’s full reach and innovative details such as the sharp claws at both ends. Most complicated rescues The claws, a...

HURST Jaws of Life® has added two new manufacturing machines to its Shelby plant, adding efficiency and quality control to the company’s manufacturing operations for HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools. The facility enhancements include a DMG MORI multi-axis machining center and a DMG MORI horizontal machining center. Both machines operate overnight unattended, increasing overall tool production while enhancing the facility’s ability to control the quality of tool components. Innov...

Continuing in its tradition of firsts, HURST Jaws of Life® launches the industry’s first watertight battery-powered extrication tool line, the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC® EWXT. The company’s EWXT water-resistant casing debuts in three tools, which also feature a new brushless motor for greater efficiency and a longer run time. “The launch of the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC EWXT battery-powered watertight tool line provides the industry with another first from HURST, a...

Emergency Reporting® (ER), a provider of cloud-based Fire and EMS records management software, was featured this week in a blog post published by Microsoft. The interview-based article summarizes a discussion between Chief Andrew Olesen of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Microsoft. In the interview, Chief Olesen describes why his agency switched to Emergency Reporting Records Management System (RMS) and how his department uses it to track and analyze important fire incident and patient...

BB7 is delighted to announce, that they have acquired Omega Fire Engineering Limited. BB7 is a trusted independent advisory firm that manages risk through the provision of strategic advice and innovative design, construction, and management solutions. They specialize in fire and security to help the clients protect people, prosperity, and the planet. About Omega The team at Omega has built a strong position in the provision of Fire Safety Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. The vis...

BB7 is delighted to announce that BGF now backs BB7 and its vision to become the foremost fire and security advisory firm. The investment will accelerate the growth. They will also increase the depth and breadth of risk and resilience advisory services they offer the clients. For the people, it will provide an opportunity to come on the journey and grow and develop with the company. About BGF BGF is the most active growth investor in the world. They are the UK and Ireland’s most active i...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, highlighted its broad range of fire apparatus including numerous recent aerial product developments at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pierce’s FDIC presence put a spotlight on the theme – ‘Deserve Better. Serve Better.’ with an exhibit focus that includes an extensive scope of apparatus and technology, represented by the strongest dealer network in the industry, al...

Given the unpredictable and hazardous nature of firefighting, where seconds could mean the difference between life and death, there’s nothing more important for firefighters than being connected as a team. That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated, the pioneer in firefighter safety, today announced a breakthrough innovation to help make firefighting a safer profession. At the annual Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., the Pittsburgh-based company tod...

The Severe Service ST™ was built with compact areas in mind. The main feature is that the cab can be tilted inside almost any fire station for access to the engine. The 96” cab width makes this an ideal choice for urban environments, yet still provides ample space up for the driver and officer with a specially designed engine enclosure to maximize spacing at the elbow, hip and knee areas. This new cab design also extends the crew area making it possible to house a command unit. Ano...

Ferrara, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, will debut Skippack Fire Company’s 107-foot MVP Rescue Ladder at FDIC International in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 11th-13th, 2019. The new 107-foot Rescue Ladder is the first aerial over 100’ on Ferrara’s custom MVP cab and body. Ferrara’s MVP concept is known for the low mounted speedlays and customized equipment mounting with over 250 cu.ft. of storage capacity. “Incorporating the MVP conc...

KME Fire Apparatus announces release of the new Mid-Mount AerialCat, which are now available with an 84’ and 102’ platform. These two replace the existing line up of 81’, 95’ and 100’ Mid Mount Platforms, with a longer horizontal and vertical reach and a shortened overall length. Mid Mount AerialCat Platforms The 102’ Mid Mount AerialCat Platform has a 2’ rated increased vertical height to 102’ and a 3’ horizontal increased horizontal reach...