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Mark Hardingham, Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council said, “The NFCC is committed to supporting all aspects of the development of UK fire and rescue services, including culture and professionalism. The Independent Culture Review of London Fire Brigade contains disturbing and difficult information." "We support LFB for recognizing the need and commissioning this work as a positive step on a long, difficult but vitally important journey." Immediate action “We need to tak...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to cut a driver free from the wreckage of a two-truck crash on the M1 at Cowan, north of Sydney. A pantech and a B-double tanker, carrying combustible oil, collided in the southbound lanes of the Pacific Motorway, near Brooklyn Road, around 6 am. The impact trapped the tanker driver inside his vehicle. Significant delays for motorists FRNSW firefighters responded to the incident, using a step ladder to reach the truck's cabin and car...

Steel fireproofing is an essential element in order to protect against the potential risk of fire. It is a method of safeguarding a building and its occupants, and can be achieved in a variety of ways, such as the use of fire-resistant materials, fire-rated systems, and fire suppression systems. Fireproofing is critical for the safety of people, assets, and the environment. The structures people occupy have seen considerable development in the last 50 years, and fire protection is a significant...

At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon, CFS crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Katarapko Crescent, near Winkie, in the Riverland.  Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Three CFS trucks and a CFS Bulk Water Carrier were supported by three MFS trucks and an MFS Bulk Water Carrier from Renmark and Berri. CFS crews respond to structure fire on Katarapko Crescent Crews were unable to save the house, however, worked to stop the fire from spreading to...

At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon, CFS crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Katarapko Crescent near Winkie in the Riverland. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Three CFS trucks and a CFS Bulk Water Carrier were supported by three MFS trucks and an MFS Bulk Water Carrier from Renmark and Berri. Crews were unable to save the house, however, they worked to stop the fire from spreading to a nearby shed and into the surrounding scrub. SA Police were o...

Fire and rescue services have been responding to calls of ‘large-scale’ fires at industrial estates across the UK this past week, demonstrating their vital role in keeping residents safe. large-scale fire On the evening of 18 November 2022, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) sent crews to tackle a fire that broke out at a disused warehouse in the town of Ryton, in Gateshead. Described as a ‘large-scale’ fire, eight fire appliances and 40 firefighters at...

Argon is a colorless, odorless monatomic gas with a density 1.4 times of air and 10 times helium. Argon is an inert gas that does not react chemically with other substances at normal temperatures and is insoluble in liquid metals at high temperatures. It has the greatest advantage in welding non-ferrous metals. It can be used for bulb filling and arc welding of stainless steel, magnesium, aluminum, etc., that is, "argon arc welding". welding shielding gas Argon is a rare gas widely used in in...

Streamlight, Inc. recently announced several new work lights, each with unique features that may benefit firefighting applications. They include: The Dualie® 3AA Color Rite® is an intrinsically safe work light that provides the option of bright, white light to illuminate large areas or a high CRI light with Streamlight’s Color-Rite Technology® for true color recognition, which is ideal for differentiating colors in the dark. The Syclone® Jr. is Streamlight’s small...

WAGNER Rail GmbH, a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, which specializes in fire protection solutions for rail vehicles worldwide, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, highly ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The effective extinguishing of fires in these train areas, even while the train is moving at high speed and without having to slow down or interrupt the journey, is unique worldwide to date. The innovative extinguishing process was developed on...

Nittan is pleased to announce that Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd has been recognized as Nittan Elite Partner of the year. This is in recognition of not only their excellent sales performance, but also their clear commitment to the Nittan brand, and exceptional customer support. Michelle Agius, Managing Director of Eurotech said, “We take immense pride in knowing our product range inside out so we can provide our customers with the best advice, product choice, and technical support to comple...

Listen to the local fire safety professionals on the importance of smoke alarms. Safe-T Fire Protection wants families to have a plan so that it helps keep everyone in the home safe. Safe-T strives to provide services in fire safety, which includes preparing the home for any fire emergency. Properly placed smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers are life savers! Fire prevention Prevent a fire this winter and ensure a smoke alarm is installed on every level of the home, in...

At a recent Council meeting of its members, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) elected Paul Bussey and Philip Baker as the new Chair and Deputy Chair of the CIC Health & Safety Committee. The CIC Health and Safety Committee provides a forum for health and safety representatives of CIC member institutions and to meet, shape policy, discuss initiatives and develop responses on behalf of CIC and built environment professionals. Prior roles of Bussey  Paul Bussey, who was previousl...

Installers or specifiers seeking a fire-rated foam for sealing linear joints that meets the practical challenges, as well as all current European regulatory requirements, can rely on the performance of Nullifire FF197 Gun Grade Fire Rated PU Foam, one of the ranges of high-performance Nullifire products, manufactured by Tremco CPG. As a modified single component, polyurethane foam, Nullifire FF197 has been developed to speed the installation of fire doors in situations from shops and schoo...

Globally renowned life safety solutions and systems manufacturer - Hochiki Europe has opened its all-new training facility, as well as launched brand new online courses to allow customers far and wide to up-skill for life. The new state-of-the-art classroom is located at Hochiki Europe’s head office in Gillingham, United Kingdom (UK) and is a key asset in the organization’s vision to provide world-class training in the life safety industry. New training center The new training cen...

Comelit-PAC has been working with partners GB Integrated Systems to fit the latest fire safety solutions at Claremont Primary School to ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and visitors. The Manchester-based school, part of the Heart of Manchester Partnership, is a thriving primary school, with a child-centered ethos. It prides itself on being an outward-looking school, actively engaging and encouraging interaction with the local community.   To ensure ongoing fire safety, GB Integrated Sy...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for local residents and business owners to get involved in a new online feedback forum to share their views and opinions about the work of their local fire and rescue service. They are asking people to register their details and agree to be sent one or two emails a month either with some simple questions to respond to, or on occasions, to read some information and then complete a short survey.  Best possible service This is an ideal way f...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter is now visiting the state's flood-impacted Central West, offering his support to emergency teams. The tour began with Commissioner Baxter calling into the incident 'base camp' in Parkes, where he met with FRNSW strike teams and Kiwi and Singaporean support crews. Ongoing response and recovery efforts The contingent has been deploying to affected towns to support ongoing response and recovery efforts Over the past few days, the contingent h...

The NHS Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Mid-Point Event, celebrated last week on November 17, offered a unique platform for KTP Associates, Program Partners, and Senior Health Authorities to meet in person and learn about the development of the KTP projects over the past nine months. UKAS was represented at this event by Accreditation Director, Lorraine Turner; Accreditation Specialist, Alyson Bryant; Head of Development, Dave Compton; and Senior Assessment Manager, Martin Stearn. NHS KTP...

Fifteen years on from the death of a West Yorkshire teenager, a hard-hitting roadshow warned youngsters to be careful when getting behind the wheel.  The Calderdale Road Safety Roadshow, organized by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), was attended by more than 730 students aged 15 and 16 from schools across the borough, who were shown the consequences of driving without care and attention. road safety education initiatives Recent figures show that thanks to road safety educa...

As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to make sure alarms are in good working order. Last month, new government regulations came into force, making it a legal requirement for landlords to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The requirements are enforced by local authorities, who can impose a fine of up to £5,000, if a landlord fails to comply with a remedial notice. carbon monoxide alarms Family of six was vacated fro...

With an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, Hempel’s new factory in Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park in Zhangjiagang will be the company’s largest production site in the region. It will be inaugurated in 2022, replacing Hempel’s existing production facilities in Kunshan. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site, led by Michael Mei, Group Vice President of Hempel in North Asia. “China is a growing market for Hempel that will continue to gr...

A recent fire incident in Greenock where a child nearly died has seen Scottish emergency service officials highlight the danger of combustible waste being left in tenement closes. Murdo Henderson, Inverclyde group commander for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has raised concerns over dangerous and flammable items being left in these areas, saying "It is an ongoing issue that we have a great concern about." Hospital for smoke inhalation With no specific legislation that they are ab...

Andrew Bryson has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering and Research at FM Global. He also has global responsibility for FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of property loss prevention products and services. Previously, he served as FM Global’s London operations manager. Work experience and qualification Andrew Bryson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading, UK, began his...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning shoppers about the dangers relating to Lithium-ion battery-powered gifts this Christmas. FRNSW has observed a significant rise in fires related to Lithium-ion batteries this year, most often in small, portable devices like e-bikes and e-scooters. Lithium-ion battery fires FRNSW crews have responded to 180 Lithium-ion battery fires, compared with just over 16 in 2021 Since January 1, FRNSW crews have responded to 180 Lithium-ion battery fires, compared w...

More than 50 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire which engulfed two neighboring homes in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out at the rear of one of the properties on Temma Place and St Marys Street, West Hoxton, shortly before 11:30 am. NSW Rural Fire Service The incident resulted in several small explosions and sent smoke drifting across the suburb FRNSW crews, assisted by the NSW Rural Fire Service, arrived on-scene within minutes of being alerted and immediatel...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is delivering an early Christmas gift to the Kingdom of Bhutan by donating 2,000 firefighter uniforms. In 2019, a pilot project was created to donate decommissioned ‘structural’ firefighting uniforms to the Fire Services Division of the Royal Bhutan Police Force. Number of protective kits FRNSW is dramatically increasing the number of protective kits about to be de-badged and transported Three years later, FRNSW is dramatically increasing the number of...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled an intense fire that spread to an adjoining home last night at Lethbridge Park, in Sydney's west. A suspected electrical fault started the blaze and caused a series of explosions at the rear of the home in Mindanao Crescent just after 5pm. Wearing breathing apparatus Eight fire engines and 36 firefighters rushed to the scene to find a large plume of black smoke Eight fire engines and 36 firefighters rushed to the scene to find a large plume of black sm...

A hotel owner has been ordered to pay £50,000 and has received custodial sentences, suspended for two years, after he continued to take guests despite being issued with a prohibition notice for serious fire safety failings. London Fire Brigade inspectors visited The Bank Hotel on Ripple Road in Barking in May 2018, where they found fire safety deficiencies, including a lack of fire doors, no smoke detectors, and no fire alarm system. The deficiencies were significant enough to warrant a...

At approximately 2:30 pm, CFS was alerted to reports of a truck fire on the Eyre Highway, Kimba, in the Australian state's North West. Upon arrival, CFS crews found the cabin of the truck fully alight. The truck, transporting a hydraulic drill was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $100,000. No one was injured and the cause is yet to be determined.

A fire that broke out at an industrial estate near Rotherham is still issuing toxic smoke from burning waste eight weeks later. The warehouse at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, which stores a mixture of domestic and industrial waste, caught fire in the early hours of 21 September 2022. However, it appears that fire crews are still struggling to completely extinguish hotspots within the waste piles, mainly due to the amount of waste that has been stored there.  fire suppression When...