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Advanced Discusses The Critical Role Of Fire Protection In Healthcare Facilities

When it comes to fire protection, healthcare facilities pose numerous risks. These include the presence of countless fire hazards, difficulties in effectively maintaining fire protection across large and complex sites, as well as a high density of people, many of whom are vulnerable. As ever, the standard of fire safety is determined by the quality and effective implementation of physical fire protection. The fire alarm control panel is central to achieving high standards of protection. Choosin...

BAFSA Invites Their Customers, Installers And Partners To Attend The Fire Sprinkler International 2022

It is now approaching five years since the Grenfell Tower disaster but the fallout continues. One reaction has been to see residential sprinklers systems much more widely applied in the UK. Users will hear how the London policy on sprinklers restricts funding for social housing to apartment buildings protected with sprinklers. Grenfell was partly made of combustible materials and Daniel Joyeux of Efectis will present French guidance on how to protect wooden residential buildings, sprinklers bei...

The UK Minister For Building Safety And Fire Hosts Virtual Meeting With Fire Service Apprentices, To Mark National Apprenticeship Week

The UK Minister for Building Safety and Fire, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, has hosted a virtual meeting with apprentices from across UK fire and rescue services to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Eight fire service employees, who are currently undertaking or have recently completed apprenticeships in a variety of disciplines, were invited to join a virtual meeting with the Minister on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Virtual meeting They spoke about their fire service journey so far and how the ap...

Nittan Announces The Availability Of The New EV-PYSVAD Visual Alarm Base For Use With EV-PYS Detector

In line with an ongoing commitment towards continuous improvement of the company’s state-of-the-art product lines, Nittan is delighted to announce the availability of the new EV-PYSVAD Visual Alarm Base for use with EV-PYS detector. EV-PYSVAD Visual Alarm Base The new EV-PYSVAD is a Type A Indoor Beacon Base VAD, which is specially designed for use with detector type - EV-PYS only, as part of an Evolution analog addressable system. The Beacon Base VAD does not require an individual loop...

USFA Discusses The National Fire Service Research Agenda Released By NFFF

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has released its fourth National Fire Service Research Agenda with over 300 research recommendations broken down into 3 topical domains: hiring, retention and advancement; effective operations; and health and safety. Enhancing abilities With a goal of enhancing the ability of all fire service members (career, volunteer, wildland, industrial, etc.) to protect their communities, while protecting their own health and safety, these recommendations...

Detector Testers To Exhibit Latest Fire Safety Solutions At SICUR 2022 Exhibition

Spain’s renowned fire and security event, SICUR returns in February 2022 and Detector Testers is pleased to be able to confirm their attendance, alongside their key distribution partner – Ingstrom. Detector Testers' products Running for four days, SICUR 2022 brings together fire and security professionals from across Europe and the world. With innovation and technological development a key focus of the show, Detector Testers will be focusing on products from the company’s ele...

Global Fire Equipment Launches OWL – An Advanced ‘Plug And Play’ Fire Alarm Management And Monitoring Software

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has launched OWL, an advanced ‘plug-and-play' fire alarm management and monitoring software for its CHAMELEON Network range of intelligent control panels. Thanks to its high-quality graphical user interface, OWL users can monitor the status of their fire alarm panels and receive real-time information and complete visibility of their entire fire detection alarm system (FDAS). OWL monitoring software Intuitive, user-friendly and very easy to set up and operate,...

3M Announces The Appointment Of Suzan Kereere As New Member Of The Company’s Board Of Directors

3M has announced that Suzan Kereere, the Head of Global Business Solutions at Fiserv, Inc., has been elected to 3M's Board of Directors, effective February 10, 2022. In connection with her election, the Board of Directors increased its size from 12 to 13 members. Suzan Kereere has over 20 years of experience in major global businesses around the world, including in Europe, Australia, Asia and North America. Vast industry experience She currently leads Global Business Solutions at Fiserv Inc.,...

National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Announces Webinar On The Challenges Faced By The Fire Service In Ensuring Rescue Staffs’ Health And Fitness

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced that interested individuals can join presenter Richard Kline for a webinar, scheduled to take place on February 17, 2022, at 2 pm ET, which will explore issues that challenge the fire service leadership, in their quest to offer comprehensive health and fitness programming to their members and offers solutions to these leadership obstacles.  

National Volunteer Fire Council Opens Presentation Proposal Submissions For The 2022 NVFC Recruitment And Retention Experience

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its second annual in-person Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Experience on September 16 and 17, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona, USA. The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders about critical volunteer staffing issues in the fire and emergency services. The deadline to submit proposals is March 1, 2022. 2022 NVFC Recruitment and Retention...

U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Awards Avon Protection A Contract To Supply Second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)

Avon Protection (Avon Protection Systems) is pleased to announce the award of a contract to supply the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency with the second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH). The Advanced Combat Helmet complements Avon Protection’s market renowned ballistic helmet product portfolio, with a polyethylene solution that is comfortable and lightweight, while still providing exceptional performance. Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) ACH and its commercial derivatives leverage Avon P...

3M And Discovery Education Announces Entries To Be Open For The 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge

3M and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of ‘America's Top Young Scientist.’ Competition entries are accepted at the YoungScientistLab website unt...

Euralarm Explains The Supply Chain Problems Faced By The Fire And Security Industry

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as we have seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...

Leader Launches A New Foam Proportioner LEADER MIX A 1000 For Preventing Class A Fires

The ideal equipment for interventions on class A fires, the LEADER MIX A 1000 proportioner is calibrated for class A additives (foam concentrates and wetting-foaming agents). Designed and patented by the LEADER company’s R&D team, its unique operation is based upon a powerful venturi system that allows it to precisely aspirate the quantity of additive requested (0.3%, 0.5%, or 1%) and to mix it with water. Just turn the selector to instantly change the concentration rate. The LEADER M...

Kent Fire And Rescue Service Hosts A Virtual Session To Learn And Share Emotional Personal Experiences Around Inclusivity And Diversity

More than 200 emergency service staff at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) came together on Wednesday 2 February for a virtual session to learn and share emotional personal experiences around inclusivity and diversity. Hosted via Microsoft Teams, the conference included informative and inspirational guest speakers, who each highlighted how everyone can embrace difference and drive positive change in the workplace, as well as in everyday life. Equal and inclusive world The virtual event, run...

More GoodSam Volunteers To Be Notified - States EEAST

From 2nd February 2022, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) will be increasing the number of GoodSAM volunteers notified of patients in cardiac arrest. GoodSAM application The GoodSAM application has been used at EEAST to notify appropriately trained staff, volunteers and registered health care professionals of patients in cardiac arrest, within 800 meters of their location. EEAST commenced a trial to deploy staff trained in basic life support (CPR) to these patients. This...

BAFSA And EFSN Partner To Host The Fire Sprinkler International 2022 Conference In London, United Kingdom

In partnership with the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), the European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN) will host the Fire Sprinkler International 2022 event, a two-day conference at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, in London, United Kingdom, on 31st May and 1st June 2022, providing an unmatched forum for knowledge and understanding of the sprinkler industry. After two years of travel restrictions, commercial restraints and limited opportunities to network and interact personal...

NFCC Welcomes The Progress Of The Building Safety Bill

NFCC welcomed the progress of the Building Safety Bill, as it completed its third reading in the House of Commons on 19 January 2022. Following the debate, Mark Hardingham, NFCC Chair said, “The Building Safety Bill is a crucial piece of legislation to improve the fire and building safety landscape both now and in the future."  “We particularly welcomed the detailed contributions from Members across the House, including those speaking on behalf of residents and leaseholders in...

Chubb And CriticalArc Announce Global Partnership To Deliver SafeZone Cloud-Based Safety Solution To Chubb’s Customers

Chubb’s global business and CriticalArc have joined forces to enable SafeZone, CriticalArc’s award-winning cloud-based safety, security, and emergency management solution to be offered to Chubb customers through its connected services offering, Chubb VisiON+. Chubb is a part of APi Group, a global business services provider of safety and specialty services. The investment by both companies in the development of a streamlined, cohesive offering delivers far-reaching be...

National Volunteer Fire Council Announces Registration For Its NVFC 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit Now Open

Registration is now open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit. The Summit will take place from Friday, June 24 to Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, USA. The conference is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit This two-day classroom-based training is an opportunity to learn from lea...

Cummins, Inc. Announces Its Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Development Program For Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs)

The search for power solutions to decarbonize commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment took an exciting turn in the summer of 2021, with an announcement from Cummins, Inc. Cummins’s hydrogen-fueled engine development program is one of the company’s latest steps to advance zero-carbon technology. Customers are taking notice and so are governments. Indeed, judging by some reactions, it's almost as if Cummins has just reinvented the internal combustion engine (ICE). Of course, pro...

Cummins Inc. Sheds Light On How Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines And Hydrogen Fuel Cells Will Help Meet Net Zero CO2 Emissions

Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from motor vehicles are tightening around the world. With this, both hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Net zero CO2 emissions goals Given medium and heavy-duty trucks are major sources of CO2 emissions, the transportation sector’s journey to destination net zero CO2 emission features both technologies. As more truck makers join the ranks of auto companies developing CO2-free or CO2-neutral...

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Three Civilian Employees Honored Post Retirement For Their Contributions

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of three civilian employees, during a ceremony held on Jan. 26, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Lauren Marie Lohr of the Medical supply chain, retired after 41 years of service, Robert DiPentima of the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after 40 years of service and Linda Farrell, also from the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after eight years of service. DLA Troop Support retirees honored Thei...

Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution Susquehanna Branch Wins The Organization’s Team Performance Of The Year Award

Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Special Commodities Branch has won the DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award, in the medium team category. Within this dedicated group of 42 employees, over 530 years of practical floor experience and high levels of technical expertise combine to drive and shape the day-to-day operation of cold chain management for DDSP.  The Special Commodities Branch The Special Commodities Branch is responsible for...

New Inquiry Launched To Look At Building Safety Remediation And Funding

The Housing Select Committee is encouraging written evidence to help its scrutiny of the government’s approach to getting developers to fund the costs of remediating building safety defects. Since the government changed its approach to funding the cost of fixing building safety defects by going after the developers and manufacturers of construction products such as cladding and insulation, the Housing Select Committee will look at the effectiveness and impact of its approach. funding arr...

New York Bans Flame Retardant Chemicals In Consumer Products, States USFA

Passed in January 2022, New York's new Family and Firefighter Protection Act regulates the use of flame retardant chemicals. New York joins 4 other US states (Delaware, Georgia, Iowa and West Virginia) in passing this type of regulation according to Safer States, a network of diverse environmental health coalitions and organizations. New York's legislation regulates specific chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures. Reasons behind the legislation These che...

BAFE’s ‘Don’t Just Specify, Verify’ Campaign Supported By The Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association

Paul Wilkinson, the Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA), has commented on behalf of the trade association, in support of the BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) campaign – ‘Don’t Just Specify, Verify’. Paul Wilkinson stated, “IFEDA has witnessed that there are companies operating across the industry claiming to have, for example, fire alarm expertise with over 20 years of experience. When checked, however, you fin...

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Announces The Opening Of A New Disaster Recovery Center In Ferndale, Washington

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division, will open a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington, USA, in order to help survivors of the November flooding and mudslides. New Disaster Recovery Center The new recovery center’s location will be Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, 2007 Cherry Street, in Ferndale, Washington The new recovery cente...

Latvia Joins NATO Nations And Partners In Picking Avon Protection’s FM50 Mask System

The Latvian National Armed Forces has awarded a contract to Avon Protection (Avon Protection Systems) for the supply of their market renowned CBRN respiratory protection, including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessories. Latvia joins other NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nations and partners, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Norway and The Netherlands, in purchasing the FM50 to protect their armed forces. NSPA contract for CBRN personal respirator system S...

Johnson Controls Release Industry-First UL Certified Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler For Residential Fire Protection

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of the Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler. Concealed pendent sprinkler The concealed pendent sprinkler is manufactured with a polymeric material that carries anti-heat and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for long-lasting dependable fire protection in residential occupancies. It is the first fire sprinkler to be certified to ANSI/...

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