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Nittan participated in another FIM Expo on 16th October at Sheffield United Stadium. These events are intended to allow manufacturers and customers to mix in an informal setting, plus has the advantage of two FIA sponsored CPD seminars per day on topics relevant to the industry. Nittan Regional Sales Managers Steve McCarley and Wayne Gordon thanked all visitors and customers for making this another great event. Nittan looks forward to seeing customers and colleagues at the next FIM event.

Task Force Tips has significantly increased its offerings of adapters, fittings, caps, elbows and tools. These products have been moved to their own online catalog. This expansion has been in response to a strong demand for a wide range of quality adapters, shipped with the correct threads, and delivered in a timely manner. Expanding adapter offerings According to Martin Sonnenberg, TFT President and Chief Operations Officer said, “Dealers around the globe have urged TFT to significantly...

MSA Safety Incorporated announced that its next generation G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) has received U.S. government approval from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and certification from the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) as compliant to the 2018 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1981 performance standards. With this approval, the company can begin shipping the new NFPA-compliant SCBA immediately. Earlier this y...

It’s Fire Door Safety Week 2019 and Geofire are supporting this important awareness campaign and encouraging property managers to consider wire-free and hard-wired fire door devices as a safe and compliant way to hold open fire doors. fire door safety week The industry-led fire door safety week highlights the critical and lifesaving role of fire doors. Property managers are reminded how and when to check the operation and condition of their fire doors to ensure they work correctly and ar...

CertAlarm’s partner Kiwa recently announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art fire lab in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. To celebrate this, they are hosting a festive opening event ‘How to deal with complexity and integrality of future trends?’ on the 13th of November 2019. Opening of Apeldoorn fire lab “Collaboration is key in our sector. That is precisely why at CertAlarm we are happy to see the opening of the new fire lab, as a consequence, it will improve the c...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the company has hit a monumental milestone with the production and delivery of its 5,000th aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle - representing 60 years of ARFF product development and support for airports and militaries across the world. The 5,000th ARFF vehicle symbolizes a long legacy of Oshkosh Airport Products’ development of the highest performing apparatus and most innovative technology in the...

SPAR opened its Eastern Cape distribution center in Port Elizabeth in 1992 and since then has become the biggest food retail business in the province. With a substantial value of goods housed in this large complex warehouse facility, early fire detection is essential and the best solution was to use aspirating smoke detection (ASD) also referred to as HSSD (High Sensitivity Smoke Detection). SecuriRAS ASD units SAQCC-certified designer Jean-Paul Germizhuizen from Dyna Fire selected the SecuriR...

In collaboration with Sure Safety, MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) has been exhibiting its range of fire safety solutions at the Fire India 2019 exhibition, which is taking place from September 19 to September 21, 2019, at the Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, India. Fire India 2019 Fire India 2019 is India’s largest fire and safety exhibition, which will be running from September 19 to September 21, 2019. It’s been an extremely busy show so far and it’s been great to see s...

Each year in Birmingham, fire brigades from around the United Kingdom come together to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the fire service market. That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated, the provider of firefighter safety, selected the Emergency Services Show to showcase its new M1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the overall depth of MSA’s fire service product portfolio. With the U.K. firefighter safety market identified as a key strategic growth opp...

Consistency, learning from incidents and developing fit-for-purpose professional Standards is the core purpose of the Fire Standards Board which was formed earlier this year. The Board will be responsible for development of a high-quality, useable framework of professional Standards focused on achieving positive outcomes and driving continuous improvement. The Standards will be aligned to the work of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and its national improvement programs. Once developed, t...

With less than stellar results from its first emergency warning siren test in August, Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting its next monthly test on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. These sirens are one way to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. The testing is important to build awareness as well as to ensure the system is effective and is in proper working order. The Department was able to identify areas of need during the first test including the areas...

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers, and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety, and building automation space, celebrated its one-year anniversary. Enhancing security and Safety Within its first 12 months, OSSA attracted 30+ members, ranging from device manufacturers, software developers, and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (SoC) companies, helping lay the groundwork for improved s...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, renowned global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire VIKING LifeCraft system, meaning the inflatable and electrically powered evacuation solution is now cleared for installation on ships around the world. VIKING LifeCraft system The stamp of approval was issued by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) on August 23, 2019. This follows earlier approval of key components of the system, such as...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has announced that Sean Carroll, who served as Director of Government Affairs at the organization, has resigned from his position, after 17 years of dedicated service to the nation’s fire and emergency services. He recently accepted a position with Kidde, as its Associate Director of Government Relations. Advocate for the CFSI legislative agenda Sean’s work at CFSI has had a tremendous impact on the nation’s first responders an...

Authorized dealers, vendors, and sales team members of Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer, descended upon the communities of Breda and Carroll to attend Toyne’s annual dealer summit on September 8th through September 10th. The focus of the Dealer Summit is to educate attendees on new products and training, celebrate the past year’s successes, and discuss company innovations. Toyne team members, dealers, and vendors began the event with the time-honored tradition of golf in B...

In September 2019, fire service staff and volunteers will be hosing down cars at Stanground, St Neots, Cambridge and Ely Fire Stations, in order to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are welcome, and owners of mobility scooters, vans, trucks and even push chairs have been known to turn up for their wheels to be scrubbed at past car washes. Raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity The event will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which pro...

For his Master's thesis - 'File system fuzzing applied to the BSD operating system family', Christopher Krah, a Graduate of the Department of Computer Science at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and a Scientist in the Applied System Analysis research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE since July, was awarded the first prize in the AFCEA Academic Award 2019, endowed with 5,000 Euros. File systems...

Cambridge firefighters will once again be opening the doors of Cambridge fire station to give the public a glimpse of life on the front line. The city’s fire station, on Parkside Place will be taking part in the Open Cambridge event on Friday (13) and Saturday (14) September along with many other venues across the city. Open Cambridge is in its 12th year, and is a hugely popular celebration of Cambridge’s history, architecture, art, and gardens and is run by the University of C...

DAB Fire Engineering are proud to introduce their Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. DAB's Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems utilize high-grade flexible detection tubing to detect rapidly the fire and release the extinguishing agent through the tubing, directly from the burst hole. Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems The system is pneumatically operated and requires no power source to activate, offering continuous fire protection. It offers immediate fire detection and d...

Streamlight, Inc., globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting, has introduced the USB HAZ-LO, a rechargeable, multi-function and intrinsically safe headlamp that is suitable for use in Class 1, Division 1 hazardous locations faced by many industrial professionals. USB HAZ-LO Headlamp The new rechargeable headlamp features three lighting modes to cover a variety of tasks, including a spotlight for a focused beam, a flood setting for soft area illumination that won’t tire eyes...

Mallcom – India’s pioneering PPE product manufacturer, distributor, and seller, is gearing up to participate in North America’s biggest workplace safety expo – NSC Congress & Expo 2019. The Expo is organized by NSC, a century-old non-profit organization, the continent’s pioneering safety advocate, with a mission to eliminate preventable hazards and ensure the highest safety at work. So, while the people from the management team were preparing for this grand eve...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is reminding local householders to ensure their chimney is fire safe as part of National Chimney Fire Safety Week (Monday 2 to Sunday 8 September 2019). Chimney Fire Safety Week was first introduced in 2009 and aims to raise awareness of safe chimney and log burner use, including the importance of ensuring that chimneys are swept regularly, are clean, and appropriate quality fuel is used to help keep families safe from fire. chimney fires Although...

Emergency crews are confronted by a wide variety of hazardous situations on a daily basis. Heat, flames, water, razor-sharp protruding parts and falling masonry, etc. pose constant sources of danger in various scenarios. But also dangers arising from overheating and fatigue often test the limits of emergency personnel in such exceptional situations. FIRE FLEX FIRE FLEX firefighter protective suit is certified according to EN 469, EN 1149-5, EN 61482-2, EN 343 and EN 14360 In order to ensure t...

As the condition of aging bridges, roadways, transportation resources, and grids across the U.S. has increasingly become the focus of discussion, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued Renovations Needs of the U.S. Fire Service, a new report on the fire service’s aging infrastructure. Two key findings within the report show that more than 21,000 firehouses across the country are beyond 40 years of age with total replacement costs estimated to be in the $70-$100 billion...

J2 Acquisition Limited has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APi Group, Inc., a globally renowned provider of commercial life safety solutions and industrial specialty services, for approximately US$ 2.9 billion, subject to customary closing conditions (the ‘Transaction’). J2 expects to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol APG and change its jurisdiction of incorporation to Delaware in connection with the NYSE list...

G-One Fire recently assisted Cape Parts Distributors in Port Elizabeth to protect their building, staff, and stock with a Nittan Evolution One. Cape Parts Distributors specializes in brake and clutch hydraulic components.  Keeping the wide range of stock and specialist manufacturing equipment in good working order is essential to business operations. The Evolution One Loop Addressable system provided a cost-effective detection system throughout the building, while minimizing disruption to...

Evacuation planning is one of the most difficult tasks in emergency management. Bottlenecks on evacuation routes have resulted in deaths. Because of this, StreetLight Data researched small towns across the U.S. and their evacuation routes. The results are available free to government agencies looking to develop disaster evacuation plans or improve infrastructure. Research details  The research involved 30,000 towns in the U.S. with populations under 40,000. These communiti...

Flooding, severe weather, prolonged power cut, heat wave, large smoke plume, chemical leak, how to cope in an emergency situation? Cambridgeshire’s emergency services and other Local Resilience Forum (LRF) partners, such as local authorities, Cambridgeshire County Council, health organizations and the Environment Agency, are joining forces for the whole of September 2019, in order to share top tips and advice to help get local residents prepared for a number of different emergency situati...

ImageTrend, Inc. announced two exciting new features on the company’s Elite ePCR solution: historical EKG images for repeat patients and hospital outcome notifications. These new features complement the already powerful ImageTrend Elite solution for EMS, fire and critical care documentation, and integrated reporting and analysis tools. historical EKG image feature Bringing this technology to a prehospital setting will help clinical decision making and devising the best treatment" The hi...

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to announce that they have achieved BAFE SP203-1, the accreditation for fire alarm design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This is an extension of their existing BAFE SP203 accreditation for maintenance of fire alarms. BAFE SP203-1 accreditation The BAFE SP203-1 accreditation ensures that all elements of fire alarm design, installation, commissioning, handover, and maintenance are now covered by this independent third party, industry recognized accred...