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The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the fatal explosion and fire at the KMCO production facility in Crosby, Texas, USA. On April 2, 2019, KMCO was producing sulfurized isobutylene as a lubrication additive. The explosion and fire occurred after isobutylene leaked from a fracture in a segment of piping and formed a flammable vapor cloud, which ignited. Fatal injury One KMCO employee was fatally injured, and two others were seriously inju...

DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO) published Integrated Report 2023 for the year ended March 31, 2023. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year in order to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. This report was first published in 2016, and this year is the eighth. DENSO releases ‘Integrated Report 2023’ The report introduces the Company’s financial strat...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the pivotal sale of a Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Japan Ministry of Defense. The electric ARFF vehicle is built to meet the unique firefighting standards of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). This marks a significant step towards carbon neutrality in Japan's defense sector by integrating innovative, environ...

MSA Safety, Inc., the global pioneer in the development of safety solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures announced it has been named one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Top 250 list The Top 250 list, which was established in 2017, is compiled by the Drucker Institute and is published annually by The Wall Street Journal. The Drucker Institute evaluates companies based on five key categories of corporate perfor...

The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway, conducted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), have been selected. The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (Pineville, KY), Broadway (VA) Volunteer Fire Department Inc., and Scotts Hill (TN) Fire Department will each receive four new sets of turnout gear and four helmets to help keep their crew safe. These donations wrap up the 2023 giveaway, in which a total of 52 sets of turnout gear an...

Honeywell, one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, recently unveiled its NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire control system, an all-in-one fire panel that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting.   NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel The NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel is connected through Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform. CLSS delivers real-time visibility of the fire system to installers, s...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to have been shortlisted for three awards in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Awards. The Awards recognize, reward, and promote best practices among trade associations in the United Kingdom (UK).   Ignite The Association’s magazine, Ignite, has been shortlisted for Magazine of the Year. Ignite caters to the needs and interests of professionals within the passive fire protection (PFP) indus...

The construction of the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope (ESO's ELT) has reached an important milestone with the delivery to ESO and shipment to Chile of the first 18 segments of the telescope’s main mirror (M1). Once they arrive in Chile, the segments will be transported to the ELT Technical Facility, at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in the country’s Atacama Desert, where they will be coated in preparation for their future installation on the teles...

Fire fighters are a community’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ – responding not just to fires, but medical calls, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, train derailments, behavioral health emergencies, and more. The all-hazard role of the country’s fire service was a recurring theme of a recent IAFF member focus group led by pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz. “There’s no emergency that [fire fighters] won’t go and do their best to bring order to,...

When users think about an office, they usually imagine where people work at computers, have meetings, and drink coffee. However, it’s important to remember that an office can also be where fires could start. Offices have lots of electrical equipment like computers, printers, and coffee machines. If these aren’t used or handled properly, they can cause a fire. Another risk is if people must remember to turn off this equipment when leaving the office. Also, if the office is clutter...

Fire fighters are being urged to take extra precautions when approaching structure fires involving residential energy storage systems (ESS), an increasingly popular home energy source that uses lithium-ion battery technology. The findings are part of an exhaustive report released by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and UL Solutions, based on a two-year research project examining the characteristics of fires resulting from the overheating of lithium battery systems stored in...

Public buildings, like schools, libraries, and offices, are places where people come together. Keeping these places safe from fires is super important. Fires can start quickly and spread even faster, putting everyone inside at risk. That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips to keep these buildings safe. By following these fire safety tips, establishments can help ensure that everyone can get out safely, if a fire starts and the damage is kept as low as possibl...

Running a restaurant is about more than just making delicious food. It’s also about keeping everyone safe. Fires are a big risk in restaurants because kitchens have many things that can catch fire, like oil and gas. Plus, with people cooking all day, there’s always a chance that something could go wrong. Having a restaurant fire safety plan means having thought about what could cause a fire and having a clear plan to keep everyone safe if one starts. This plan is a set of instructio...

Fire detection and warning systems should be used correctly and effectively. In order to achieve this, it will be helpful to know how the system works. What triggers the fire alarm? How does the fire alarm work? They recommend that they read the blog post, which is a brief guide for correct use. Fire alarm systems have a fire detection panel and different means of detection; consisting of elements, such as buttons, detectors, siren-blinker, etc. Fire detection and warning systems Fire detecti...

When times get tough, a glimmer of light always finds its way through the darkness. In March, tragedy struck when Caribou, ME Local 5191 Capt. Daniel Raymond died in a car accident.  Ryan Hall, a firefighter and paramedic with Local 5191, shared that his sudden death not only devasted his family and colleagues but also the entire community.  Light up the Community Fund “So, over the summer, many local community members wanted to find a way to honor him and create something a...

Hospital fire safety is paramount, where the lives and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors are at stake. In this context, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) plays a pivotal role in establishing guidelines and standards that ensure the highest level of fire safety in healthcare facilities. Compliance with NFPA guidelines is not just a regulatory requirement but a fundamental commitment to the safety and security of all those within a hospital’s walls. Hospital Fire Sa...

The festive season is a time for generosity, and in this year’s Hanukkah celebration, members of the FDNY’s Ner Tamid Society, the Uniformed Fire Fighters Association (UFA) Local 94, and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) Local 854 are serving members inside the firehouse and remembering those lost.  “For Hanukkah this year, we’re holding an event at FDNY headquarters,” said Deputy Chief Yonatan Klein. “We’ll have donuts, latkes, and...

While fire alarm and sprinkler companies can help keep the home safe, safety and prevention measures should be taught to the kids as well. Training them at an early age is important, otherwise, they may not know what to do in the event of a fire. To help make this simple, they have created an easy-to-follow guideline to make this training simple. Do Fire Drills The initial focus should be to highlight the main exits and designate a safe meeting point outside the house Fire drills d...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5m Aerial Platform appliance that provides extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The coast’s firefighters have just finished training on the high-tech appliance, which will be predominantly based centrally at Bateau Bay. The latest aerial appliance features Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) technology that provides a mix of water and foam to put out fires, much faster and in a more environmentally-friendly...

Warringtonfire, a global pioneer in Fire Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), has announced plans to open a new facility in Warrington, United Kingdom (UK). Expected to open in 2025, the new facility will be the largest in the UK and provide fire testing, technical and certification services. Warringtonfire’s testing capacity Customer demands for Warringtonfire’s product testing are set to continue to grow significantly, due to increasing regulatory requirements, the intr...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced Canada-based dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 10-year contract with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD), focusing on the provision of custom tenders in an as-needed quantity.   Building upon the earlier established contract in 2022, which was centered on the supply of aerial platforms and ladders, this new agreement also places significant emphasis on apparatus standardization. Tandem-axle Enforcer&t...

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, will inspect the new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aerial Platform appliance that’s just been stationed this week at Bateau Bay on the Central Coast.  Priced at $2.5 million, the state-of-the-art truck boasts a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) which can pump out a mixture of water and foam at a rate of 6000 liters a minute. The Aerial Platform has been centrally based on the coast to meet the future needs of the area’s increasing popu...

Lorient manufactures a wide range of high-performance sealing systems door assemblies, encompassing fire, smoke & acoustic containment. They are pleased to report that it is now even easier to specify Lorient products with the new NBS Chorus "add to spec" web integration located on the product pages. The specification landscape is changing, putting more demands on both specifiers and manufacturers to create data-rich and detailed project specifications. Manufacturers have been working with...

Katy Robinson of East Riding of Yorkshire Council said, “From having to create makeshift insoles in uncomfortable footwear, having to deal with stomach cramps from wearing high visibility trousers designed for men, and losing oversized boots in muddy fields, I’m one of many women in the construction industry to have an issue with the personal protective equipment I’ve been given. And now I’m on a mission to change that.” She adds, “In 2023, I celebrated six y...

Christopher Orr, an apprentice from Northern Irelands, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has beaten off competition to lift the Nittan Shield Fire Engineering Apprentice of the Year title for 2023. Christopher (27), from Lisburn, employed by Crane Communications, successfully achieved the EAL Level 3 Fire & Security Apprenticeship NI at SERC’s Lisburn Campus. Engineering Apprentice of the Year SERC Fire and Security Lecturers, Christopher Patterson and Robin Hamill, said, "This...

Twiceme, a Swedish safe-tech company dedicated to protecting sports enthusiasts before and after an incident, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mammut, a global pioneer in outdoor and mountain sports equipment. The partnership between Mammut and Twiceme aims to enhance outdoor adventure safety by integrating Twiceme’s Technology into Mammut's upcoming product lineup. With a mutual commitment to mountain rescue and a focus on safety, the alliance strives to provide outdoor enth...

Candles are an optimal way to enhance ambiance to any occasion or environment. Their scents make the room inviting and cozy. Luckily, candle fires only make up a minor percentage of the cause behind residential fires. However, using candles can result in a fire emergency, if not handled carefully. Recognizing the dangers and fire safety behind candle usage and understanding how to use them safely can prevent a fire emergency. This article offers key learning on how to handle candles with care....

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its fire safety offering on Building X through newly launched applications and an application programming interface (API) to increase transparency, decrease response time in case of incidents, and enhance maintenance processes for service providers. Building X Building X is a digital building platform that supports customers to digitalize, manage, and optimize their building operations. This leads to an enhanced user experience, increased performance,...

In the dynamic world of industries, Mallcom believes that ensuring the safety and well-being of industrial workers is of paramount importance. This is where European Standards (EN) for protective clothing come into play, providing a comprehensive framework for the design, manufacturing, and performance of workwear across various sectors.  EN standards are European standards that define the requirements and test methods for various types of personal protective equipment (PPE). The...

The positioning of the portable fire pump requires four firefighters, and the deployment of a B nozzle at least two. Moreover, these activities require a lot of energy and sometimes have to be carried out in the middle of a danger zone. These two striking examples quickly show how much modern auxiliary equipment such as the multi-functional RTE Robot firefighting robot can support everyday operations.  Rosenbauer presented the petrol-powered tracked manipulator back in 2010. This meant tha...