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Honeywell, a pioneer in fire and life safety, launched the first fire alarm system with UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way fire and life safety systems are installed, tested, and maintained. The Notifier Inspire™ fire alarm system with self-test detectors is designed to help create a safer building environment by increasing facility managers' awareness of system needs while equipping service providers with digital self-testing tools...
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has released the shocking video after the owner of the property, in Halifax, agreed it needed to be seen, to educate the public on the dangers of lithium batteries. The video shows the owner rushing downstairs in the middle of the night after being woken by a popping noise, created by the batteries of an electric motorbike being charged inside the house. The sound indicated the batteries were failing due to thermal runaway–this is when too mu...
The ASFP is saddened to hear of the passing of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) Managing Director (MD), Jon O’Neill. Jon was and continues to be one of the original advocates of improving fire safety standards within design, construction, and occupation. ASFP team and members Jon O’Neill was single-minded in creating an environment that endeavored to lower the frequency of major fire events and associated casualty numbers. He continued to lobby those in positions...
Intertek, a globally renowned Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will join fellow corrosion and coatings industry companies from March 19 to March 23, 2023, at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado, United States of America (USA). The negative effects of corrosion on materials and equipment are significant, causing not only production delays and costly repairs, but also extreme safety and environmental impa...
Broadcaster and safety campaigner - Nick Ross CBE has been announced as the new Independent Chair of Trustees for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). With a long-standing background in public health and community safety, as well as a celebrated career in journalism, including as presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch program, Nick will take up the role of independent chair for NFCC from April. NFCC - professional voice of UK fire and rescue services The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFC...
Residents in Rossington, Stocksbridge, Askern, Penistone, Dearne, and Birley are being challenged to step up and join their local fire crew, as the county’s fire service launches another on-call firefighter recruitment drive. New vacancies have arisen at the stations in each of these areas with more staff needed to keep the fire engines’ wheels turning and respond to fires, floods, road traffic collisions, and other emergency incidents. Fire officers say there has never been a bette...
A party drug warning has been issued by firefighters following several serious road traffic collisions. Firefighters in Bradford are staging an event to highlight the dangers of using nitrous oxide behind the wheel. nitrous oxide Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) will be at Centenary Square in Bradford on March 19, when they will have a mock road traffic accident showing what can happen while taking nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The gas is becomin...
Visitors to fire technology specialist Geofire’s FIREX International stand E80 will be able to get a sneak preview of the latest addition to the highly successful Agrippa acoustic range – a new Agrippa pillow alarm. The Agrippa ‘listen and learn’ technology, also available in the door holder and closer, is being used to alert deaf or hard-of-hearing people if the fire alarm sounds while they are sleeping. Pillow Alarm features and functions The Agrippa pillow alar...
Agrippa fire door holders are proving to be the perfect solution for a number of the UK’s prime care home operators, to ease access for residents while protecting them in the event of a fire emergency. A spokesperson for prime UK care homes operator where 29 wire-free Agrippa fire door holders are in use confirms that they are the perfect solution. “They are wire-free so they were very easy to install with no disruption, and have proved to be perfectly reliable, with no false activa...
Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels that delivers a highly secure means of controlling access to the engineering software and access to Kentec’s technical support. Loop Explorer 2 LE-2 supersedes the LE-1 and will be used to commission all Kentec’s analog, addressable control panels, providing one sof...
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a slight rise in its portion of council tax. Compared to the previous year, the rise will be six pence per week for Band A taxpayers, and 10p per week for Band D taxpayers. However, despite the rise, the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority precept remains the fourth lowest cost-per-head-of-population in the country. The authority took this decision following a survey earlier this year, where members of the public were asked if...
Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, is calling for fire escape hoods to become part of any fire safety plan where evacuation takes more than a couple of minutes – including educational facilities, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings. Fire escape hoods are designed to provide wearers with crucial minutes of protection from fire-related vapors, particles and gases, including carbon-monoxide. Dräger’s PARAT smoke hood range provide wearers...
This month sees a change of leadership at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Current ASFP CEO - Steve Davies is stepping down to take up a new challenge with Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd, a division of Indutrade. The ASFP’s Business Manager - Mike Ward will be taking over as its new Managing Director. Steve Davies is moving on having led the Association through a period of huge development and growth over the last two years, putting down strong foundations for the...
Taking the time to investigate and evaluate the options for turnout gear lockers is an important step in the purchasing process. Not all locker systems are created equal, nor with the same attention to detail. Turnout Gear Locker The Industry Standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) storage was created in 1998 with the introduction of the GearGrid Turnout Gear Locker. Since then, other look-a-like products have come and gone. When the facts, features, and benefits are reviewed, it bec...
Has the fire department been dealing with tangled and twisted hoses? There is a solution to that problem! GearGrid’s Hose Tamer Mobile Cart will allow transporting of the hose easily and successfully without it becoming tangled. The Mobile Cart protects the hose while also enhancing the maintenance and lifetime of department hoses. Hose Tamer Mobile Cart The Hose Tamer Mobile Cart is constructed of heavy-duty steel wire that the user can count on maximum durability. The Hose Tamer provi...
GearGrid’s Automotive Organizational Cart is the most effective way to keep items organized and accessible all in one central location. Being constructed of heavy-duty materials, this cart will ensure unlimited placement flexibility. In addition, the cart will ensure security through its complete locking capabilities. accessories GearGrid also offers accessories that will help meet storage needs. With the shelves being adjustable, users can move them to store whatever they may need...
GEARGRID’s new Custom Conference Table is the perfect addition to the sports team’s facility. Having two areas of customization, this table will be unique and personal to the school and team. Customization In the center of the table, users can have their logo imprinted. Another opportunity for personalization is on the heavy-duty base with the option to get schools to name laser cut in the steel base. There is also the option to choose from GEARGRID’s 15 differen...
Madrid Fire Department has selected Allison-equipped Renault Trucks vehicles as part of a fleet renewal process. The order for 13 vehicles includes seven light urban fire trucks, two automatic aerial ladder trucks, and four heavy-duty wildland fire trucks, all equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. seven light urban fire trucks The seven light urban fire trucks, with Iturri bodywork mounted on the D 2.1 240.12 4x2 FPTL chassis, are fitted with Allison 2000TM Series transm...
A new initiative has been launched to provide vulnerable residents with emergency packs, which are filled with items to help keep them warm. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has been involved in the scheme as part of the ongoing effort to address the cost-of-living crisis in Leeds. immediate relief packs The packs aim to provide immediate relief for residents while they wait for specialist services. Each pack contains items including a fleece blanket, thermal flask mug, and hot...
Firefighters across South Yorkshire are asking the county’s residents to not believe everything they read or hear when it comes to fire safety. The warning, issued by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, comes amidst a ‘cost of living’ crisis that has seen potentially dangerous money-saving ‘hacks’ being shared online. Fire crews have also attended a number of fires locally, over the winter period, which have been started through unsafe heating practices. The service...
GEARGRID is excited to announce they are offering a 24” Wide by 24” Deep locker. Until recently, GEARGRID has only offered lockers with a standard 20” depth. After listening to customers’ needs for larger lockers to store more personal protective equipment (PPE), GEARGRID responded with a new locker size. The 24” x 24” locker is based on GEARGRID’s patented design, which promotes air movement to minimize odor build-up and allow damp items to dry faster....
The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the demands of firefighters, the unit makes the perfect addition to any fire station. innovative solution The innovative solution allows the hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick, convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. The system is ideal f...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced authorized dealer - Allegiance Fire and Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC, has earned the distinguished Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2022. The award recognizes a dealership’s outstanding customer service, the impact it has made on in the fire service community, and growth as a company over the past year. In addition to the award, Allegiance is celebrating the near completion of a sig...
REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™ fire apparatus brands, announces the expansion and US$ 1.5 million renovation of its Ephrata, PA facility to allow for the increased manufacturing of aerial apparatus, including tractor drawn aerials (TDAs). The expansion is expected to more than triple the production of TDAs, and nearly double the...
Combining the stability of NASH liquid ring pumps with the high vacuum capabilities of NASH steam jet ejectors results in a hybrid vacuum system that reduces GHG emissions and operating costs while improving system stability. Nash hybrid vacuum systems have been the industry benchmark since 1979, and are recognized worldwide for delivering reliable performance and lower emissions. But it is never satisfied. NASH Ener-Jet hybrid vacuum systems Due to extensive R&D, NASH Ener-Jet hybri...
Departments and facilities are often faced with the challenge of finding enough space to properly store and protect their gear and equipment. By storing gear and equipment in spaces that allow them to effectively air out, they can dry properly, which will prolong their overall use. Two-Tier Locker GearGrid heard customers’ needs for additional storage options and responded with the Two-Tier Locker. The system’s added openings provide space on any wall where full height, individual...
GearGrid’s Adjustable Wall Mount Shelf is innovative and completely modular. Each shelf can be adjusted up or down to meet storage and space needs. These shelves have flexibility where they can be placed right next to each other or side by side. Shelf production and capacity The shelves are made with GearGrid’s durable and sturdy steel wire. This steel wire is designed to be long-lasting and to have great strength. Each shelf has a 150 lb capacity per shelf which can st...
GearGrid is a company that is here to help properly and safely store Athletic, Fire, Construction, Automotive, Public Works, and Law Enforcement equipment and gear. Not only is GearGrid diverse in what it offers, but it also has extremely durable and sturdy equipment that will effectively store your gear. open grid method production All GearGrid products are made with steel wire using the open grid method which allows for proper airflow, allowing damp gear to dry faster and ultimate...
GearGrid’s Fixed Gear Topper will not only put the team’s helmets and shoulder pads on display, but it will also dry and safely store them. This product belongs on top of the team’s lockers which will allow the athletic facility to have more space for needs and will bring a professional feel to the locker room. Fixed Gear Topper The Fixed Gear Topper is made using GearGrid’s extremely durable and sturdy wire steel that will last in the athletic facility for years. Thi...
Equipment emergencies and service related challenges arise in every industry, and at all different times of the year. In a critical situation where productivity is at risk users need a partner they can rely on - especially when an emergency occurs on off hours! A long holiday weekend is a tough time to have a pump with hot bearing that is failing fast, and especially challenging if someone has a large paper mill running a critical operation 24 hours a day. The mill in Savannah, Georgia called...
