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HURST Jaws of Life® has expanded its recently launched eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) line, adding the R 320 E3 Mini Ram to a product lineup that once again upped the game in extrication. eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) Launched in 2021, E3 takes HURST Jaws of Life’s battery-powered extrication tools and makes them operational in both fresh and saltwater and smart through a smart dashboard display that provides operators with real-time feedback on tool status. The new R 320 Mini Ram, which...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to be more careful with electrical goods, as part of a new safety campaign intent on reducing local house fires. The county’s fire service says that it has attended over 300 house fires in the last three years, where electrics have been to blame, making it one of the leading causes of accidental dwelling fire in the county. rise in electric fires With the use of things like e-scooters and e-cigarettes on the rise, and the increased a...

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...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data center sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

Thames Valley Police has improved its performance over a demanding 18 months, but there are still areas of concern, the police inspectorate has said. PEEL 2021/22: Inspection of Thames Valley Police Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services graded Thames Valley Police’s performance across nine areas of policing and found the force was ‘good’ in three areas, ‘adequate’ in four areas and ‘requires improvement’ in two...

Seek Thermal, the globally renowned supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, introduces Seek AttackPRO™ – the new decision-making weapon of choice for captains and commanding officers. AttackPRO AttackPRO combines a high-resolution 320 x 240 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 $599. assessment situations AttackPRO eliminates t...

Two new accessories are adding breadth to HURST Jaws of Life® product offerings, providing first responders with more resources to enhance safety, speed and patient access at the rescue scene: HURST Jaws of Life Scout light and HURST Jaws of Life Ram Claw set. The HURST Jaws of Life Scout is a tactical LED scene light powered by HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tool (EWXT)/ eDRAULIC 3.0 (E3) batteries. Offering up to 14,000 lumens with four light levels, the Scout is...

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...

Worker safety is of the utmost importance and there can be no compromise in equipping workers with the proper personal protective equipment. Independent international organizations and regulations have developed guidelines and standards that health and safety officials must follow to ensure the quality of personal protective clothing, leading to better levels of safety for workers. risk assessment It is important to understand the level of risk involved and which type of FR clothing will be t...

When people store and charge their mobility devices inside their homes, garages, or businesses, there is the potential for battery fires to lead to structure fires. Just one example is a recent apartment fire in New York City that resulted in injuries to 12 citizens and a Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighter. Best practice tips Motivated by the surge of fires started by batteries in mobility devices, the FDNY has created best practice tips for firefighters confronted by...

3M, a pioneer in commercial bonding solutions, and Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems, are joining together to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. Advanced solutions The RoboTape™ System for 3M™ Tape allows industrial manufacturers to take advantage of the benefits of 3M Tape in their assembly processes while maximizing product...

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...

MSA Security® (MSA), an Allied Universal® Company announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection. This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat. Canine training MSA Security has been the industry's leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 D...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it offers the products and services, backed by rigorous standards outlined by the UK’s national fire safety organization, the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Sprinkler systems guide The FPA published a guide for sprinkler owners and specialist sprinkler maintenance contractors to inspect; service; test and maintain sprinkler systems to meet the required standards. The UK fire suppre...

As of 1 July 2022, Christian Baltzer will be joining Falck and thereby replacing Tor Lønnum as Group CFO, who has accepted a new job outside Falck by the end of April. Christian Baltzer comes from a position as CEO in Codan Denmark and has previously been Group CFO of Danske Bank and Tryg. The 44-year-old Christian Baltzer will take over the position from Tor Lønnum as Group CFO and become a member of The Executive Management in Falck with responsibility for Finance, IT, and Legal...

The fire department of a southern U.S. city was trialing Blackline Safety technology when a dangerous fuel spill put the devices to the test. Firefighters were called to a local station where 32 gallons (120 liters) of gasoline had spilled out and was flowing rapidly onto the ground. As firefighters—equipped with G7 personal gas detectors—arrived on the scene, their G7s started sending high gas alerts to the fire department lieutenant, over five miles away. Using the Blackline Live...

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...

With the global market paying more attention to environmental protection and the urgent need for clean energy, Hydrogen energy stands out among many energy sources as a recognized renewable and clean energy source. Jinhong gas, as an enterprise engaged in the hydrogen storage and transportation business for a long time, will play a more important role in the international market. The Great Future of Hydrogen Energy Development Compared with conventional electric energy, the development of hyd...

“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...

Mircom is pleased to announce the launch of the new BB-1002WPA (White Door) and BB-1002WPRA (Red Door). They are now available and ready to order! These two new launches were specifically developed for projects where an outdoor annunciator is needed. The BB-1002WP(R)A comes complete with a back box, door, and hinge. The enclosure door comes with a strong Lexan sealed window, two keys, and a durable lock at the top of the door. The door comes hinged to the bottom side of the box. ULC installati...

Bring technology and design to the customer; bring the new RA-1000 Stainless Steel Remote Annunciator Series from Mircom.  BB-1001DS The BB-1001DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge. The enclosure door comes with a Lexan window, two keys, and a durable lock. The door comes hinged to the left side of the box. The box is capable of handling one RAM-1032TZDS, RAXN-LCD, and RAXN-LCDG Annunciators.  BB-1002DS The BB-1002DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge...

Milwaukee Tool continues their dedication to personal protective equipment by expanding into arm protection. Offering ANSI/EN388 rated Cut Level 5 Protective Sleeves and Cut Level 3 Protective Sleeves, the new solutions help prevent arm lacerations and help keep users safe and productive.  Protective sleeves "Arm lacerations are becoming more common, increasing the demand and requirement for cut-resistant sleeves on job sites," says Zach Richman, Director of Product Marketing for Milwauke...

Temperatures well below zero, coupled with snow and ice as far as the eye can see: the perfect conditions for the exhaustive winter condition testing of Rosenbauer’s RT (Revolutionary Technology) electric municipal vehicle presented themselves in the north of Sweden. The result: more than just satisfactory.The small Swedish town of Arjeplog is situated in the province of Lapland and lies just a few kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The area is not just known as a place to see the No...

3M announced that it has acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket segment in the United States and Canada. The acquisition demonstrates 3M's commitment to its "connected Bodyshop," one of 3M's active digital platforms that integrate data capture and analysis with material product platforms, capitalizing on emerging needs and trends. Digital transformation, data integration "Businesses across i...

Hundreds of customers are already using the QX-mini in various vertical markets. Whether it be in a crowded mall or a school with children, the QX-mini voice evacuation system is there to save the day.  Best applications - Schools, Churches, Theatres, Places of Assembly, Hospitals, Hotels, Industrial Buildings. Audio and fire together - The QX-mini or QX-mini-LOC panels can accommodate a compatible fire alarm annunciator, giving the operator full control of the QX-mini Audio System as well a...

Congratulations to the Audiology team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, who are the first physiology service in the UK to transition to the new Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) 2020 standard. The IQIPS standard is managed and delivered by UKAS and covers eight Physiological Science disciplines. IQIPS standard v2 2020 Laura Booth, Senior Assessment Manager for IQIPS had the following to say on this achievement, "Following the recent commencement of the transition of ac...

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...

The Fire Investigation Fire Standard focuses on ensuring fire and rescue services (FRS) deliver effective, efficient, and valid fire investigations into the origin, cause, and development of fire. One of the desired outcomes of the Fire Investigation Fire Standard is that services will have a competent and resilient capability to undertake fire investigations, adhering to relevant legislation, guidance, and codes of practice. The Fire Investigation Fire Standard also makes reference to the ISO...