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Darley, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor for national heroes, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Slade McLendon. Slade joins Darley as a recent top graduate from Auburn University, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to serving first responders. Hailing from a family with deep roots in the fire service industry, Slade has spent his formative years immersed in the world of life safety products. Coming from one of the longest-standing E-On...

Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organizations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Amthal has installed a bespoke integrated system, designed to ensure the fire safety and security of staff, volunteers, and visitors at Youth Talk, a local youth counseling service. Youth Talk Based in St Albans, Youth Talk provides free confidential counseling services to young people aged 13 to 25 who live, work, or study in the local area. With over 3,500 counseling sessions taking place each year, the safety and security of its staff and clients are of paramount importance. Around-the-cl...

Recruitment and retention are vital elements for the success of any volunteer fire or emergency medical services (EMS) department. Volunteer departments play a critical role in safeguarding communities, but without enough dedicated volunteers, these departments struggle to fulfill their mission. Volunteer fire and EMS departments across the country are struggling to attract and retain qualified members. Recognizing this challenge, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the Nat...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) joined its signature Health & Safety Training Summit and Recruitment & Retention Experience conferences into one expanded NVFC Training Summit in 2023 to focus on critical issues impacting the volunteer fire and emergency services. The sold-out event was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on June 23-24. The two-day training and networking conference drew over 150 firefighters, EMS providers, and fire service leaders from 37 states. The NVFC was a...

Volunteer firefighters who are NVFC members have until June 30 to enter to win a free MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. The helmet has a jet-style design that reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable. Learn more and enter. This is the second of three opportunities to win a Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2023. MSA Safety and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working tog...

In its application for the award as one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, WAGNER Group GmbH was able to convince the scientific jury with its above-average innovative capacity, especially in the category 'Innovation-promoting top management'. The company was honored for its innovative strength with the TOP100 Award at the festive prize-giving ceremony in Augsburg on June 23. The award was presented by Ranga Yogeshwar - a renowned German science journalist who is the...

The City of Vienna - Fire Department and Civil Protection has received two state-of-the-art electric firefighting vehicles. Vienna’s City Councilor for Fire Services - Peter Hanke, Fire Director - Mario Rauch and Chief Sales Officer of Rosenbauer International AG - Andreas Zeller presented the new basic firefighting vehicles (BLF) for the first time at the Landstrasse fire station. Almost 120 years ago to the day, the Vienna Professional Fire Department put its first electric fire truck i...

Honeywell has announced that it has joined forces with a group of pioneering industry partners to help deliver more detailed contextual information about commercial fire emergencies to first responders. In a fire emergency response, firefighters are typically only given a simple building address, before they arrive on site. By sharing data from either the fire communicator radio at the building or from a monitoring station, this group will provide first responders with access to the important i...

Rosenbauer launches two new protective boots, the BOROS B2 and the BOROS B3 Cross. These new boots complement the existing boot range in the mid-price segment and are certified according to EN 15090 F2A HI3 CI AN SRC. The dynamic cut and the ergonomic construction guarantee a very high wearing comfort. Thanks to four different entry and release systems, BOROS firefighting boots can always be optimally adapted to the operating conditions, the individual needs and anatomical conditions (foot, ank...

Ambulance crews are using virtual reality (VR) headsets to immerse themselves in traumatic situations such as domestic violence to better prepare them for real-life situations where vulnerable people are in need of help. London Ambulance Service (LAS) has developed training using headsets that are loaded with true-to-life scenarios to help clinicians understand the impact of various types of abuse and trauma on the physical and mental well-being of vulnerable adults and...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Chubb, one of the renowned providers of fire safety and security solutions, has announced the successful integration of ownership and operational responsibilities of Vipond Fire Protection Ltd to Chubb Fire and Security Ltd in the UK. Like Chubb, Vipond is part of the APi Group, and this merger enhances Chubb’s capabilities in fire protection, detection, and suppression and solidifies its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety and fire protection services across the UK. Author...

Edwards, a pioneer in fire alarm, mass notification, and hazard warning systems, has announced the launch of Edwards ConnectedSafety+, a new SaaS life-cycle solution that optimizes the management of commercial fire installations. This next-generation system includes predictive maintenance insights, real-time event notifications, intelligent reporting, and a multi-site dashboard that enables managers to view all locations at once remotely or on-site. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporat...

The figure has been revealed as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gets ready to change the way it responds to unwanted fire alarm signals.  From 1 July, 2023 an alarm activation will require those with fire safety responsibility, known as dutyholders, to investigate the cause of an alarm and only call 999 once a fire has been confirmed. This approach is already embedded across several other UK fire and rescue services, which require a confirmed fire before they send fire applianc...

Firefighters across the North of Scotland responded to more than 6,600 unwanted fire alarm signals last year - the equivalent of around 18 a day. The figure has been revealed as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gets ready to change the way it responds to unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS).  fire safety responsibility From 1 July 2023, an alarm activation will require those with fire safety responsibility, known as duty holders, to investigate the cause of...

From 1 July, 2023 an alarm activation will require those with fire safety responsibility, known as duty holders, to investigate the cause of an alarm and only call 999 once a fire has been confirmed. This approach is already embedded across several other UK fire and rescue services, which require a confirmed fire before they send fire appliances.   The change in response will affect all premises and businesses that do not provide sleeping accommodation. Hospitals, care homes, hotels, stude...

Albert Ziegler GmbH has manufactured a total of six HLF 10 vehicles for the State Fire Brigade School in Bruchsal, Germany. On May 31st, 2023, the first 3 vehicles were accepted and handed over. The other three vehicles were taken over on June 13th, 2023. Together, with the recently delivered RW, the State Fire Brigade School in Baden-Württemberg now has 7 new ZIEGLER vehicles in use for basic and advanced training. New ZIEGLER vehicles for State Fire Brigade School The design and the op...

Strengthening its work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), wireless solutions provider, Ramtech, has reported ongoing success in collaboration with Liberty Fire and Safety, its exclusive distribution partner in GCC countries. This follows the successful installing of its Wireless Fire and Evacuation System (WES), as part of a $2.5 billion mixed-use development in Dubai. EN54-25 compliant WES solution The EN54-25 compliant WES solution has been specified within several projects at the eig...

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of David Hawkins as the Regional Sales Manager - Industrial. In his new role, David Hawkins will be responsible for business development in the United States of America (USA), except for the states of New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana & Mississippi. Extensive industry experience David Hawkins has a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Belhaven University and brings over 24 years o...

The original inventor of Automist, an electronic water mist fire suppression system that is installed in homes across the UK and the US, has launched a new training suite to demonstrate the competency of its installers. Each year, Automist Authorized Reseller Installers (ARIs) are required to undertake a rigorous audit as part of its policy of continual improvement and commitment to providing excellent service through its network of more than 30 installers. In addition, each individual installe...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire on the 7 June. Clive Miles of CLM Fireproofing became the Chair, taking over from Chris Miles who stood down following the completion of his two-year term. Sharon McClure of Avesta Scotland was proud to be elected as the ASFP’s first female Vice Chair. Clive's experience Having founded CLM 30 years ago, Clive brings extensive expe...

Six years on from the Grenfell Tower fire and there is still so much to be said. It is hard to believe just how many things went wrong. Not only on the night of the fire, but the decades before, and the time that followed. The misconduct in practice and errors of judgment from all parties turned what should have been a ‘normal flat fire’ into one of the deadliest modern-day residential fires this country has seen. After closely following the Grenfell Tower public inquiry, one theme...

A father whose ex-wife died from a heart attack at the age of just 43 is campaigning for every business to provide a defibrillator. David Lund, who is the Fire Systems Training Manager at Chubb Fire & Security UK&I, is petitioning the government to make it law that businesses giving members of the public access to their premises must supply, maintain and make available automated external defibrillators (AEDs). making life-saving equipment available Chubb is backing David’s petit...

Firefighters have been praised after battling a blaze at a Grade II listed building as dramatic drone footage is released showing the scale of the devastating damage. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) confirmed on Thursday (June 8) that their Fire Control received a call about a fire at Henderson Old Hall on Etherstone Avenue in Newcastle, United Kingdom (UK) at 2.15 pm. Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) Emergency services have said that they have not received reports that anyone is...

For companies as well as for insurers, hazardous goods storage is often a "hot" matter in double literal meaning it comes to fire protection, which must be considered individually in each case. VdS-tested solution At the international trade fair FeuerTrutz in Nuremberg from June 21 to 22, 2023, WAGNER Group GmbH will present a specific, VdS-tested solution for a high-bay warehouse of KETTLER Alu- Rad GmbH. Other trade fair highlights at booth 317 in hall 4A include the OxyReduct® cabin, i...

Residents and business owners are being encouraged to give their views to help shape Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s plan for the next five years. The Service is looking ahead and starting to draft its plan, known as the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), which covers its key focus areas until 2029. The plan will identify the fire and rescue related risks in the county and how the Service will mitigate them, as well as the opportunities that exist to continue improving its se...

Coopers Fire is proud to announce that they have achieved FIA approval for CPD material for active curtain barriers. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plays a vital role within the fire safety industry, keeping industry professionals updated with the latest knowledge and advancements. Coopers Fire recently received approval from the Fire Industry Association (FIA) for their CPD material. This achievement reinforces Coopers Fire’s commitment to educating fire safety professionals a...

ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and guarding services in the U.S., has launched the redesign, rebrand and user experience transformation of its customer engagement platform to Everon (formerly eSuite). The development of the modernized Everon platform was driven by years of direct customer feedback to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly experience that boasts a host of new features, system efficiencies, mobile...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired Ballou Fire Systems, LLC, a Houston-based integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic life safety, security, and communications systems. The acquisition brings an expert team to Convergint, expanding the company’s capabilities in the Houston and South-Central region and bolstering its service offerings with a focus on the healthcare, education, and commercial markets.  Cultural...