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Mike Cottam has been appointed as Sales Director at a fire protection solutions company Advanced. Mike joins Advanced from the global science-based technology company 3M, where, over the past 19 years, he has held a variety of roles covering sales and marketing, integration, and Lean Six Sigma. Excellent customer experience In his latest position as EMEA Segment and Channel Leader within 3M’s Abrasive Systems Division based in Dubai, Mike successfully headed up the sales and marketing s...

Crews from two Norfolk Fire Stations are working with the East of England Ambulance Service to respond to some medical incidents in Norfolk, United Kingdom (UK). The scheme, which is currently underway, sees Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) crews responding to adult cases of cardiac arrest within areas surrounding Sheringham and North Walsham Fire Stations. The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service crew are co-responding to incidents, along with the East of England Ambulance Service. The trial...

The British Standards Institution has published three new standards which set out competence requirements for building safety management, sponsored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC). new standards  The new standards support industry reform in line with the new Building Safety Act and are intended to minimize safety risks and improve protection for consumers and occupants, including residents, in and about buildings. They also cover requirements for Prin...

The most significant fires seen in the county so far this summer ignited in Dartford when two simultaneous wildfires resulted in more than 150 firefighters being deployed to tackle flames in record-breaking temperatures. Now, with a second heatwave set to begin, the Met Office has issued a Heat Health Alert for Kent and Medway, and the fire service is again urging the public to do all they can to stay safe and help reduce preventable grass, crop, and woodland fires. Author's quote KFRS A...

Con Fire’s automated phone system helps working media more quickly and easily reach the on-duty public information officer (PIO) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pushing timely information Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., the media line will direct to voicemail unless the on-call PIO is responding to an active incident. For overnight periods when there is no working incident requiring PIO presence, voicemails will be returned before 8 a.m. the next morning. RSS feeds continue to...

Fires remain the greatest threat facing those responsible for safeguarding the built heritage. While other risks such as theft, flood and even insect or fungal infestation can damage buildings and their contents, only fire can destroy them completely. Each year, throughout the world, there are fires in all types of historic and heritage buildings – in 2019 alone there were 400 serious fires recorded in such properties. A number of these fire outbreaks reach serious proportions, where mea...

Fire chiefs in Tyne and Wear have called on their communities to work with them and behave responsibly, as the United Kingdom (UK) braces itself for another heatwave. The UK Met Office have issued an Amber weather warning for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in some parts of the United Kingdom (UK), with temperatures due to pass 30 Celsius again in the week. A yellow weather warning is in place across Northern England from midday today until Saturday, August 13, 2022. Dry weather conditions could lead...

Fire crews were called to an incident on Duckett Street in Stepney Green, London on 6 August. The blaze, which the London Fire Brigade's (LFB) investigators believe was caused by the failure of a Lithium-ion battery from an e-bike, damaged a first-floor flat in a three-story block. Nine residents of the block had already left the building when the Brigade arrived, and there were no reported injuries. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the fire at 01:05, which was under...

Frequentis concludes pilot phase tests in Malaga for a pan-European safety-critical, interoperable, mobile broadband network. After several years of development work, the Frequentis-led BroadPort consortium successfully completed the Ferry Fire Trial in Malaga to prove the practicality of its multi country, safety critical broadband communication network solution in a real-world scenario. The large-scale exercise brought together more than 40 Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPD...

AW Technology strives to provide their clients with high-quality support, as part of which they’re introducing a regular ‘Inside your tunnel’ feature, in order to help clients get the very most from the company’s products and keep them performing well for years to come. AW Technology’s first feature focuses on how to keep backing up all the important data, such as calibration factors and test profile parameters. LabTunnel, powerful, flexible, easy to use software...

The AW Technology team recently visited Vinnytsia, Ukraine to commission a test tunnel for Tiras-12, a Ukrainian manufacturer of professional fire and security systems. AW Technology Business Development manager Chris Atkiss, pictured with Ivan Kosakovskyi of Tiras-12, commented, “We’re delighted to be working with Tiras-12, providing them with one of our industry-leading test tunnels whilst further expanding our international customer base.”

Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd is pleased to support Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA), a charity founded in June 2016 by Kevin Jenkins OBE, who had a long-standing desire to provide opportunities for children and young people in the London Borough of Newham and surrounding areas. 

Chubb, the UK’s major provider of fire safety and security solutions, is proud to launch an accelerated development program, designed to attract and train new industry entrants, in partnership with Zitko Talent, the world’s renowned recruitment agency for the Fire and Security industry. certified product training The accelerated development program will last approximately 18 weeks, starting with alternating blocks of technical training, field experience, and manufacturer-led certif...

The great British summertime has arrived, known for its quintessential rainy days, packed-out beach fronts, and extended educational term breaks. By the time users reach August, students of all ages from primary schools to universities have dashed out the doors in preparation for a summer of fun, leaving behind empty academic facilities in the process. extended summer break For most of the 32,163 schools, 277 colleges, and 164 universities in the UK, the extended summer break is seen as...

One Housing began an investigation after residents of the block, which still has non-aluminum composite cladding installed, raised concerns about the waking watch’s response to a fire that occurred on 19 July. It concluded that “overall, it appears that the response was appropriate and timely”, but Residents have referred to the findings as “gaslighting” and a “joke”. flammable cladding The fire is believed to have started after a cigarette was thrown...

UKAS with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) would like to invite laboratories to express an interest in joining a pilot program to become accredited by UKAS to perform non-targeted food /feed authenticity testing against the conformity assessment requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and UKAS document Lab 13 for expressing opinions and interpretations. This program presents an excellent opportunity for laboratories to demonstrate the...

International Paramedics Day has been launched by the College of Paramedics to recognize and celebrate the work that paramedics and first responders around the world do, in order to give their patients the best possible treatment and care, and improve the outcomes for those who are injured or unwell. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) employs 812 paramedics across the region, working in both front line and support service roles, touching the lives of thousands of members of the public every ye...

On Monday 19th September, the UKAS offices will be closed for all but essential business cover, to allow them all to pay their respects and commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral. Information regarding UKAS This notice outlines important information regarding the arrangements UKAS will be making: Office Closure: Their office will be closed for normal business, but will remain open for essential business cover. On-site/remote activities: UKAS will aim to...

At 9:25 a.m. on August 4, 2022, Big Bear Fire Department was dispatched to a call of a fall victim on the Castle Rock Trail in Big Bear Lake. With limited access in rugged terrain, personnel from Big Bear Lake Station 281 utilized its heavy duty off-road Polaris Ranger 6x6 to access the start of a 1.5 mile hike to reach the location of the victim. Local area hospital The patient was treated at the scene for moderate injuries, transferred to a backboard for stabilization, and loaded on a one...

As those first on the scene to respond to disasters and emergency events, first responders prioritize the safety and well-being of the communities they serve. This often means first responders are facing dangerous and challenging situations, leading to high-stress levels and possible development of burnout, compassion fatigue, or unhealthy coping mechanisms. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently featured 2 behavioral health resources for first responders....

This revision follows extensive consultation by NFCC, in partnership with a wealth of fire sector stakeholders, and saw over 500 comments on the guidance and accompanying Equality Impact Assessment from across the industry, including leaseholder groups. The document replaces the third edition, which was published in October 2020. The consultation and subsequent revision are the product of a review commissioned by the government following the withdrawal of the Consolidated Advice Note and the pu...

FirePro participated at the Future Energy Asia 2022 exhibition and summit, which took place from July 20 to July 22, 2022, in Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand. The region’s renowned energy transition and transformation exhibition, Future Energy Asia, was officially hosted by the Ministry of Energy Thailand. Future Energy Asia 2022 More than 80 exhibitors and 200 industry renowned speakers had the opportunity to showcase their products and s...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the third edition of their fire safety in construction (HSG168) guidance. HSG168 is aimed at everyone who procures, designs, develops, and manages construction sites, including clients and designers. HSG168 The document explains how everyone involved in construction projects can comply with their legal duties relating to fire risks and is relevant to all construction projects. The main changes to this edition are related to the elimination...

BigChange, the globally renowned field-service management software solutions company, has announced that it has signed almost 200 new customers and £14 million worth of new contracts in the first half of 2022. This was the company’s most successful half-year of sales in its ten-year history of existence. In addition to the strong growth reported in the United Kingdom (UK), BigChange has also secured its first customer in Canada and expanded its international presence across France,...

The Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, becoming English law under the name of the Building Safety Act. The Act has been introduced as a response to the Grenfell Tower Fire and aims to improve residential safety across the nation. fire safety: a priority The new Act is based on the recommendations offered by Dame Judith Hackitt in her independent assessment of residential building and fire safety standards - 2017 Building a Safer Future Report. The new safety regime ou...

Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country at unprecedented rates. As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, responders who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. PH&S Products, LLC (PH&S) is committed to providing the highest quality gloves for the safety and well-being of these responders, which is why PH&S has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in order to provide 100 volunteer fire departme...

BigChange, the globally renowned field-service management software company, has announced that it has signed almost 200 new customers and £ 14 million worth of new contracts, in the first half of 2022. This was the company - BigChange’s most successful half-year of sales in its ten-year history. Global expansion In addition to the company’s strong growth in the United Kingdom (UK), BigChange has secured its first customer in Canada and expanded its international presence acr...

Facility maintenance scheduling software is a system that helps to schedule maintenance tasks for the facility. It allows them to set up a calendar, assign tasks and track them through completion. In addition to the scheduling functionality, some systems can also help with labor management and resource allocation. Such type of software can save time and resources, allowing them to focus on other aspects of the business. Facility maintenance scheduling software There are many different types o...

An off-duty firefighter who saved a teenager’s life in Ilkley River has been awarded a rare commendation from the Chief Fire Officer of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Keighley White Watch Crew Manager - Adam Dykes was presented with the award for his bravery this morning in a ceremony at Keighley Fire Station. Open water Dangers Speaking at the commendation, Chief Fire Officer - John Roberts issued a reminder about the dangers of open water: He said: “As school holidays b...

NewAge Foam Makers are designed to introduce expanded foam directly onto the surface of a flammable or combustible liquid for fire extinguishment and/or vapor suppression. Foam makers are suitable for floating roof tank applications. It increases the effectiveness of the foam blanket, resulting in more efficient operation and greater extinguishing capabilities. NewAge offers a complete range of UL-listed foam makers with compatible UL-listed foam pourers. NewAge foam makers include sizes fr...