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Use of Testifire continues to rise, with the benefits of an all-in-one tester proving popular with fire engineers across the globe. To help keep up with the demand and ensure best practice, Detectortesters’ French partner firm - Cordia recently delivered product training to the sales team of their leading distributor. Detectortesters - Cordia partnership The relationship between Cordia and Detectortesters stretches back over 20 years, during this time the market for fire detection test...
One of the major events on the international fire calendar, the Firex International 2022 event is set to welcome thousands of visitors back to London, United Kingdom, as the return of the fire industry’s live events continue, post the COVID-19 outbreak. Electronic range of test solutions The Detectortesters stand at the Firex International 2022 exhibition will be focusing on the company’s electronic range of test solutions, including Testifire, Solo 365 and Scorpion. In the last t...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, kicked off its FDIC International 2022 exhibition, featuring 14 fire apparatus and the latest product and technology advancements. Highlights include the Pierce Volterra platform of electric vehicles and introduction of the next generation Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) water pump, with flow capabilities up to 2,000 gallons per minute. Pierce’s fire apparatus on Exhibit Pierce Manufacturing spotlighted the vast scope and si...
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display the latest in fire apparatus and technology, including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, at FDIC International 2022 (Fire Department Instructors Conference), taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 28 to April 30, 2022. REV Fire Group’s Vector vehicle will make its debut at FDIC International 2022, giving attendees the opportunity to be among the first...
Seek Thermal, the globally renowned supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, has introduced Seek AttackPRO (AttackPRO) – the new decision-making weapon of choice for captains and commanding officers. AttackPRO combines a high-resolution 320x240 thermal sensor with enhanced clarity and detailed colorization, in a robust, heat-resistant housing. Additionally, a truck charging dock will be available as an accessory for US$ 599. AttackPRO Designed for simplicity, AttackPRO...
The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...
People often get confused about flame-resistant clothing being fireproof. Well, they are, however, they are not exactly fireproof, the fabrics used to make the fire-resistant garments have the ability to self-extinguish the fire. First things first, let them begin with what is the difference between flame retardant vs fire resistant clothing? FR has two distinct meanings as it relates to protective clothing, and they’re far from interchangeable. FR can be: Flame Retardant: A chemical t...
Safety is the basic right of every worker and every employer must provide all the safety protection to its employees. The importance of safety becomes all the more imperative for the workforce operating in risky sectors like construction, the oil and gas industry, electricity and utilities, foundries, melting and welding, etc. FR clothing Also called flame-resistant (FR) personal protective equipment (PPE), these must meet standards prescribed by the relevant regulatory bodies. FR clothing a...
REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...
The conference program, devised by Europe’s two largest professional sprinkler organizations – EFSN & BAFSA will feature many innovative and ground-breaking developments from the water-based fire suppression industry worldwide. Over 50 presentations will be delivered over the two days. Residential sprinklers systems It is been five years since the Grenfell Tower disaster but the fallout continues. One reaction has been to see residential sprinkler systems much more widely appli...
CMC announced that the company is excited to showcase their latest rescue products at FDIC International 2022 (FDIC 2022) exhibition. Visitors will be able to demo the CMC CLUTCH by Harken Industrial, the comfortable and customizable ATOM Harnesses, the innovative LEVR Escape System, featuring the Flash.G and Flash.2 Escape Anchors, the new SL Anchor Straps, and much more! CLUTCH by Harken Industrial The CLUTCH is the latest evolution in rope hardware that enables the technical rope professio...
A Yorkshire property company has been fined £20,000 for failing to carry out safety and fire safety improvement works on a property in Kirkburn, Driffield after ignoring requests to do so by housing officers. GAP Properties (Yorkshire) Ltd, which is based in Doncaster, was represented at Beverley Magistrates Court by director George Plant, who pleaded guilty on its behalf to two counts of failing to comply with improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004. East Riding of Yorkshi...
“In a challenging global environment, 3M delivered a strong start to 2022 with solid growth, operating margins, and robust cash generation,” said Mike Roman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at 3M, adding “In response to feedback from our shareholders and to provide additional clarity on the strength of our underlying business performance, starting in the first quarter, we are reporting adjusted earnings to exclude costs for significant litigation.” He adds...
Modern researchers and experts conclude that wearing a face mask lowers the spread of the COVID-19 virus. When someone with the virus wears a face mask the chances of sharing it with someone else reduce. Wearing a face mask also protects them from someone affected by the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, it can be concluded that wearing a face mask will offer protection to them and themselves around them. Though all face masks are not the same, it is highly necessary to know which one offers...
Fire brigades, disaster relief workers and rescue services are facing challenges that did not previously exist in this range. This is because the number of operations and the severity of events are increasing, including severe weather disasters, vegetation fires, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the refugee crisis. These are just a few examples. The main theme of INTERSCHUTZ 2022, ‘Teams, tactics, technology – protection and rescue networked’, sums it up. The world&rsqu...
NIST released the WUI Structure/Parcel/Community Fire Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) to provide guidance for homeowners and communities to protect themselves from wildfires. Integrating the latest post-fire field observations and fire science research, this report defines dozens of clear, measurable and cost-effective protective actions homeowners can take to defend their homes. Most vulnerable components Wildfires can spread through a community very quickly, especially one with dense h...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, an international provider of pump-related services. Headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps, across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its fire suppression and wider pumps...
Global fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has appointed Hanif Ghodawala as the company’s new Business Development Manager for its Emergency Lighting Division. In his new role, Hanif Ghodawala will draw on more than 20 years’ experience, working for high-profile fire detection and emergency lighting manufacturers and distributors, to grow awareness and understanding of Advanced’s emergency lighting range. He will place particular focus on the LuxIntelligent an...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator has authorized the use of federal funds on April 19, 2022, in order to assist the US state of Arizona, to combat the Crooks Fire burning incident, which happened in Yavapai County, Arizona, in the United States of America (USA). Federal Funds under FMAG On April 19, 2022, the US State of Arizona submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened 700 home...
At the very least, Rosenbauer is convinced that the use of satellite data will facilitate the handling and management of forest fires in the long term. For this reason, as the largest fire-fighting vehicle and solution provider with 150 years of experience, it decided to start strategic cooperation with a young technology company from Munich called OroraTech. The two parties are quite different from each other in terms of age, size, as well as specialization. So what b...
Maine State Governor Janet Mills has declared Sunday, April 17, 2022 through Saturday, April 23, 2022 as Wildfire Awareness Week in the US State of Maine and called on all Maine people to do their part, in order to prevent wildfires. Maine averages over 550 wildfires annually, over ninety percent of which are caused by people. Governor Janet Mills said, “Preventing wildfires protects our economy and our environment, safeguards property and the safety of Maine people, and preserves our hea...
3M’s Safety and Industrial Business Group and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have announced the winners for the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship for students with a focus in skilled trades. This scholarship will allow schools to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams in skilled trades while also bridging the gaps of inequality in our communities. 3M and NC3 partner on scholarship 3M and the National Coalition of Certification Ce...
In the early morning of March 25, 2022, a storage tank came to Jinhong gas after experiencing a long and arduous journey. What is in the storage tank is one of the rarest and most expensive industrial gas - Helium! This action marks that JinHong Gas has opened a new chapter in the industry of "Helium storage" and "helium transport". Helium Helium is a rare gas with the element symbol He, which is colorless and odorless under normal circumstances. It is lighter than air and less flam...
FDIC International 2022 is approaching fast and All Safe Industries will have a double booth in 2022, with a range of equipment from high-end detection technologies to simple hazmat solutions, on display at the exhibition. In 2022, All Safe Industries will be showcasing the FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector attached to the company’s demo DJI Matrice 300 drone. FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector The FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector can be completely integrated with DJI Matrice unmanned a...
The limit switch is activated by an eccentric cam disc mounted with a set screw on the shaft for lever and weight. The set screw enables adjustment of the cam disc position that gives the signal. Since the disc will move slightly up and down in the flow in an open position, it does not make sense to get a signal indicating an open position. Kits containing limit switch and mounting bracket are available as accessories. The swing check valves can be installed with lever and weight or with bare...
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is asking for the public’s help, as it prepares for a busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The service is urging the public to plan ahead and take extra care over the long weekend, which is the first bank holiday since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Emergency service The East of England Ambulance Service asks for help by choosing the right service when medical attention is needed. If it is not a life-threatening emergency, EEAST urges...
Robert McBride Ltd of Hull was sentenced on 7 April for safety breaches after a 31-year-old worker suffered 13% superficial burns to his right arm and hand following the ignition of flammable vapors at the company’s site. Beverley Magistrates’ Court heard that on 21 August 2017, a batch of hairspray was being mixed in a 10,000-liter stainless steel mixing vessel. Flammable vapors were created within the mixing vessel as a result of heating. flammable vapors Ethanol was pumped dire...
East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is pleased to announce that from Monday (11th April 2022), EEAST will be alerting GoodSAM responders to patients within a 2 mile radius. EEAST has many rural areas, which are difficult to get to. By increasing this radius it will increase the chances to notify more GoodSAM responders of patients in cardiac arrest. For GoodSAM responders who live and work in more urban areas, there is a manual override.
Nittan (Nittan Europe Ltd.) started producing fire detection devices in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1972 and continues to operate from the same manufacturing site in Old Woking, Surrey, 50 years later. The company will be celebrating this milestone anniversary at FIREX International 2022, which is being held at London’s ExCeL, from May 17 to May 19, 2022. Through the years, Nittan have developed many class-leading solutions and on stand - FI2330 at the FIREX International 2022 event, Nitta...
CISA has designated April as Emergency Communications Month to recognize the critical role of emergency communications personnel in public safety. Emergency communications have evolved to be so much more than just dialing 911. It is a complex ecosystem that allows people to share critical information in real time during an emergency. Today, emergency communicators include 911 telecommunicators, first responders and even cyber professionals. Throughout the month, CISA will highlight emergency c...
