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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing an extensive new safety and health standard, titled “Emergency Response,” to replace the existing “Fire Brigades Standard.” The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the “Emergency Response Standard” was published in the Federal Register on February 5, with the public comment period open until May 6. updated standard This proposed updated standard would issue hundreds of new requirements that...

The U.S. Fire Administration is hosting a webinar on April 10 2024 on Battery Fires: Before, During, and After the Incident. With the continued growth in the use and sale of battery-powered devices, members of the fire service need to know how to mitigate and respond to battery fire incidents.

Drager, an international major in the fields of medical and safety technology, has supported the City of Derry Airport in modernizing its suite of personal protection equipment (PPE) and protocols to safeguard its specialist Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) from incident-based safety risk and the risks posed by carcinogens to which they are often exposed. City of Derry Airport The City of Derry Airport is northwest Ireland’s largest airport which, at its pre-pandemic peak, provided over 20...

Celebrations are underway as Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service turns 50 years old. The Service will be marking the anniversary with a range of events and activities throughout the year, with crews hosting events at stations and staff celebrating the milestone across the county. Residents are also encouraged to get involved by leaving their comments and memories of the Service in an online book available on the Service’s website, as well as sharing any photos of interactions with...

A man has sadly died following a fire in Wisbech. Crews from Wisbech were called to a fire in a flat off Churchill Road at around 2.30 pm on Thursday. Fire under control Firefighters arrived within minutes of being alerted and found a fire on the ground floor of a three-story building. They quickly found the casualty, a man in his 60s, and got him to safety. They got the fire under control and prevented it from spreading further.  Cause of the fire Despite administering first aid, the...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has used drone technology to inspect damage and detect hotspots after fire engulfed a former service station at Narrandera, in the state's Riverina, overnight. The blaze broke out in Larmer Street just before midnight, taking a few minutes to devour the abandoned building and cause parts of it to collapse. Risk of explosion FRNSW immediately deployed a dozen firefighters and three fire trucks from the township and nearby Leeton. There was no identified risk of...

A crew from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station at Wyong has proved too good after the first regional heats of the 2024 Firefighter Championships at the weekend. One of 19 teams competing at Tumut, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Wyong set out, determined to defend its title as reigning NSW champion. Central Coast firefighting crew Additional firefighting teams will compete in the next round of the championship at Kelso The Central Coast firefighting crew took out seven of the 1...

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to be a growing company. Along with that growth is the need for additional staff. Take a moment to get to know some of its recent hires. Laurie Glime Laurie joined the admin team at Dyne with over 10 years of customer service experience. Most of her day is spent unpacking and checking in sprinkler samples for testing. She has a diverse background in supervising, distribution, and customer service. At Dyne Fire Protection Labs, Laurie is excited to be part...

Fire alarm systems are crucial for building safety, as they provide early detection of fires and trigger alarm notifications so people can evacuate. A key component of many fire alarm systems is the fire alarm releasing panel. This specialized control panel monitors inputs from various devices and can activate outputs to release fire suppression agents or other equipment in response to alarm conditions.  Fire Alarm Releasing Panel Explained​ The main purpose of a releasing pane...

The rescue service in Germany is currently facing the greatest challenges in its history. Mathias Duschl from the European Resuscitation Academy pointed this out.  The Swiss network of experts is concerned with improving emergency services systems to save more people from cardiac arrest. Within just six years, the number of emergency services deployed had increased by 134 percent, Duschl reported on the final day of the 65th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German...

The tranquility of the Snowy Mountains foothills will make way for the clanking of hydrants, the pounding of fire boots and the urgent barking of orders this weekend when the NSW Regional Firefighting Championships take place at Tumut. The first round of regional heats for fire crews will take place at Bull Paddock, in the picturesque village, this weekend, March 23/24. Hard-fought competition Twenty teams are taking part in the hard-fought competition to earn the right to represent their eme...

New York and New Jersey recognize the unique challenges posed by high-rise buildings. These include limited evacuation options, complex fire suppression systems, and extended response times for emergency services. As a result, they have developed specific regulations made precisely to effectively address these concerns. In New York, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) oversees fire safety standards for high-rise commercial buildings. These standards encompass various aspects. Some of them in...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently hosted its first Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) Advocate train-the-trainer event for a new network of regional representatives that will teach the WFAP curriculum and advocate for mitigation and safety in wildfire-prone areas across the U.S. The WFAP is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the NVFC to provide fire service volunteers with training and resources to conduct safety assessments for homes located in the wildland-ur...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently hosted its first Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) Advocate train-the-trainer event for a new network of regional representatives that will teach the WFAP curriculum and advocate for mitigation and safety in wildfire-prone areas across the U.S. The WFAP is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the NVFC to provide fire service volunteers with training and resources to conduct safety assessments for homes located in the wildland-ur...

The high-performance OLCT 100-XP-MS range of flammable gas detectors from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection incorporates cutting-edge MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems) sensor technology. MEMS technology Delivering the market’s most accurate readings for over 14 of the most common combustible gases and gas mixes, including hydrogen, methane, propane, and butane, MEMS technology adds to the capabilities provided by conventional sensors. Users also enjoy notable advantages regarding &l...

SOCOTEC UK is taking the necessary steps to ensure its building inspectors are registered with the BSR by 6th April 2024. SOCOTEC UK is a major platform of the SOCOTEC Group – the €1.2bn global group providing management risk services and technical advice for the Building and Infrastructure sectors. implementing the Building Safety Act 2022 SOCOTEC UK stands as an unrivaled provider of comprehensive services in the built environment In an ever-changing landscape, SOCOTEC UK stands...

From vintage truck displays to historical reflections, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will pay homage to the state’s oldest regional brigades as it takes its 140-year celebrations to the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The icon of the Sydney events calendar – first held in 1823 and itself steeped in rural tradition – will highlight the state’s long and proud firefighting history when it returns to Sydney Olympic Park from 22 March to 2 April. Goulburn’s brigade FRNSW...

The Cessnock Wastewater Treatment Works was originally built in 1932 and was typical of facilities of the time, with a nominal capacity of 23,000 Equivalent Persons (EP) as a trickling filter plant. The plant has had several minor upgrades between 1978 and 1995 to include other infrastructure, such as sludge lagoons, maturation ponds, wetlands, and chemical phosphorus removal to achieve the ultimate capacity of the existing plant to service approximately 32,000 people in the areas of Cessnock,...

They have improved the design of the REACH detectors to prevent spurious body access, such as dust and insects, within the optical chamber. The modification includes a refined insect screen, as illustrated in the before-and-after images below:   Sensitivity to airborne particulates Additionally, they have introduced a new Emitter LED, with a more focused beam. This improvement maintains sensitivity to airborne particulates, such as smoke, while also enhancing resilience against spuriou...

Cables pioneer - AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britain’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables including smoke and heat extraction systems assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Selection and installation of cables The company has been communicating the importance of following the technical guidanc...

Firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW’s Glen Innes station have received a new multi-purpose Tanker to deal with emergencies in the state’s Northern Tablelands. The FRNSW crew has been familiarizing itself with its new Mercedes Atego Class 1 Tanker this week following the truck’s installation at the fire station. Additional safeguard for the crew Class 1 is a ‘jack of all trades’ vehicle for FRNSW, capable of traveling off-road to reach fire scenes The Class 1 is...

The new appointees bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will strengthen the School's mission of enabling a sustainable built environment through knowledge and collaboration. Aled Williams Aled Williams, currently Executive Director of Innovation & Partnerships at the University College of Estate Management, brings three decades of experience working in Higher Education, having held previous roles at Salford University, LJMU, and the Higher Education Academy.  With substa...

In the current fast-paced world, safety on the job is paramount for every professional, from seasoned professionals at work sites to day-to-day tradespeople. Recognizing this need, Twiceme Technology, a Swedish company dedicated to revolutionizing safety solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Diamondback to introduce the new Diamondback 701 Vest with Twiceme.  Help the Helper Technology This innovative partnership combines Twiceme's Help the Helper Technology with Diamond...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the state's Central Coast have discovered a young fire safety champion, moments after they saved her family's home from ruins. The Doyalson brigade was called to a home at Blue Haven after a small fire broke out on a kitchen stovetop before spreading to the range hood, around 7:30 pm on Saturday (16 March). Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from moving into both a roof void and wall cavity. They went on to replace a smok...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) experts are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed a car detailer at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's west, overnight. More than 50 firefighters and 14 fire trucks were deployed to the business in Davis Road, near Elizabeth Street, when the '4th alarm' blaze broke out shortly after 11 pm. When FRNSW crews arrived at the scene, flames were already leaping into the roof of the two-level structure, enabling the fire to quickly spread. Fire Investigation and Resear...

Brush seals were the first on the market (in fact, Lorient were the first to introduce them, back in 1979!), and hence they have popular appeal as the traditional smoke seal solution. Although they are still effective as smoke seals, the Building Regulations have moved on since they were introduced, most notably with the requirement for doors to provide acoustic containment, and also be easy to operate to allow access for all. Brush-style smoke seal With so many doors now needing to conform t...

Following development that commenced in 2015, a new level 3 Apprenticeship standard for Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians was launched in 2018, as a part of the government's Trailblazer program. The Level 3 Apprenticeship Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician is approximately a 4-year program, including a mandatory fuel or renewables pathway and End-Point Assessment. low-carbon economy This program has had some time to establish itself and run through to a conclusion. As the ap...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division and RapidSOS announced a Digital Alerts solution for enabling firefighters to respond to commercial building fires and emergencies faster and with more accurate data. El Paso County 911 District in Texas is the first to deploy the new solution, bringing more efficient and informed emergency response to their community.   Digital Alerts With Digital Alerts, emergency communication centers (ECCs) receive fire dispatch in...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has expressed concerns about the rising rate of Lithium-Ion battery fires as crews responded to four separate incidents yesterday. Nine fire trucks rushed to an address in Apprentice Drive at Berkeley, on the state’s Central Coast, just after 5 pm the day before, when an electric vehicle charging station caught alight. Crews established a defensive perimeter around the business, fearing multiple Lithium-Ion truck batteries were at risk of catching fire. Fi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the community about the dangers of Lithium-ion batteries after an e-bike caught fire in an apartment at Bankstown, in Sydney's south-west. Four people were inside when the blaze broke out on the third level of a 10-storey building on French Avenue, near Conway Road, around 6:30 am. FRNSW deployed 25 firefighters and four fire trucks to the scene. However, sprinkler systems in the complex activated, containing and largely extinguishing the fire prior to...