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Where school groups are faced with budgetary constraints, decision-makers can’t afford to neglect fire safety. Sue Corrick of Allegion UK explains how responsible persons can use the summer break to extend the service life of fire doors in school buildings.  By the time August arrives, it’s official - school is out for summer. For students and staff alike, the summer holiday is a precious period of recreation and recuperation, but for most education facilities, the annual break...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event to again claim the silverware. 'Wyong A' notched up an impressive 1,235 points - 313 more than its closest competitor - at the event held in Parkes, in the Central West, at the weekend. Experienced team The experienced team also placed first in the 'Urban Pump Collector and Ladder', 'Booster Valve and High Rise Bag', 'Urban Pumper...

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia is a heritage-listed church located in Paddington, NSW. Having been consecrated in 1927, the Cathedral has a storied history as one of the first Greek Orthodox Cathedrals in Australia. The Cathedral had been exposed to multiple elements since it’s construction. As a result, there was significant accumulated structural damage. Parts of the building were crumbling, and large cracks had appeared. ARA Building Services The front fa&cced...

Two recent acquisitions have made a very positive impact in the past year and will continue to have a positive impact in the future, on the ARA Group. The positive impact is both strategic and financial. In May 2022, the BM Doors Group (BM Doors) was acquired as an additional business in the Products Division. The financial year 2023 was the first full year of BM Doors, as part of the ARA Group. BM Doors designs, manufactures, and installs a bespoke range of security and fire doors. BM Doors...

The Deck Box, manufactured by First Fix Formwork, is a product widely used in the construction industry. Used to create an opening in the concrete slab for service penetrations to pass through, it can be made to suit the specific requirements at any width, length, or depth (subject to practicality) and is supplied with a structural ply lid. profiled key Manufactured and assembled in a factory off-site, it is created from a mild steel frame that is coated with zinc. The perforations...

Dräger, an international provider in the fields of medical and safety technology, celebrated its partnership with women in the fire service UK last week, reinforcing its commitment to equality of opportunity, improved representation of women in the industry, and how Dräger is designing equipment fit to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse workforce in the fire service. Hosted at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, 46 delegates across 16 Fire and Rescue Services, Hazardo...

A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter Valley areas. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas for the coming days due to light forecast winds. It is expected that smoke will start to clear on Saturday afternoon, with any remaining smoke clearing during Sunday. Smoke from bushfires and hazard reduction burning can affect some people more than others. Asthma Action Plan NSW Health reminds people that children,...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west now. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous reports that a garbage truck was well alight on the intersection of Gipps St and the Great Western Highway in Claremont Meadows, just before midday. Quick action of firefighters The fire ignited in the cabin/engine area of the truck and spread quickly to the rubbish contained in the compactor. The q...

Staffordshire Police has improved in some of the ways it protects children, but it still needs to improve the quality of its investigations, a new report has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) re-inspected the force in March 2023, after an initial inspection in 2021 found systemic failings and made 15 recommendations for improvement. Action plan to improve its services In the latest visit, inspectors found that Staffordshire Police...

Victoria City Council is delivering on its recently adopted Strategic Plan by moving ahead with the development of a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which will identify opportunities for the City to take a leadership role in making the community safer and improving the well-being of all. “We know that cities across the country are struggling with a variety of challenges including the safety and well-being of all their residents. Victoria is going to lead with a solution-focused plan...

Homes and businesses are stuffed full of technology and depend on electricity for the completion of numerous daily tasks. As the 21st century progresses, they are becoming more and more reliant on digital devices to streamline work processes, and provide with entertainment, and keep everyone connected. As such, electrical fires are always a possibility, especially if equipment is outdated or neglected. It is important to look out for potential electrical hazards and rectify them promptl...

Fire is a complex force of nature that can quickly wreak havoc throughout a modern building, putting lives and property at risk. But proper fire prevention and preparation can help to manage this threat and in turn, keep employees safe in an emergency. Proper fire preparation means more than just installing the correct extinguishers and sprinkler systems. It's about giving people the tools to act calmly and practically in a crisis, where this can be taught through a comprehensive fire safety tr...

NICE announced that ASTRID, the operator of Belgium’s national radio communications, paging, and dispatching network, has selected NICE to modernize their voice recording and incident reconstruction solutions for 14 police, fire, and EMS Public Safety Answering Points. reliable data capture As a provider of a single system of record for emergency incidents, NICE empowers public safety and criminal justice agencies to find the truth that’s hidden in data faster and improve services...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west. The calf had wandered into the dam on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, when it found itself unable to 'moo-ve' around 6 pm yesterday. A neighbor alerted the RSPCA, which requested the assistance of firefighters. Three FRNSW crews and the NSW Rural Fire Service responded, having to trudge more than 350 meters, with their heavy equipment and lighting in tow, to reach the animal. O...

When it comes to acoustic or fire / smoke-rated doors, whether in residential or commercial spaces. There is a growing need for innovative solutions that help contain sound and most importantly smoke & fire at the threshold of the door. One such solution that has gained popularity in recent years is automatic drop seals for doors. What is an automatic drop seal? The seal drops automatically when the door is closed to form a firm seal with the floor, lifting when the door is opened Autom...

NBS has launched its annual Digital Construction Survey giving designers, specifiers, manufacturers, contractors, clients and others working in the built environment the chance to have their voices heard.  The results of the survey, which is the most comprehensive in the sector, enable those working in the construction industry to better understand the development of their industry, including deep-level insights into the rate of digital adoption. This year’s survey includes a renewe...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launched the new AquaMist® AM35 Ultra Low Flow (ULF) nozzle, completing the AquaMist ULF low-pressure water mist fire suppression portfolio to offer customers full-building water mist protection. Water mist fire suppression “Water mist fire suppression systems continue to grow in popularity because they effectively suppress fires using less water, which results in reduced water damage so bu...

In the wake of the recent devastating floods that have struck the state of Vermont, Fire-Dex is reaffirming its commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis by donating high-quality firefighting boots and specialized rescue gloves to emergency responders and volunteers on the ground. “These flash floods have caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and the livelihoods of many residents,” said Jeffrey Koledo, V.P. of Sales for Fire-Dex. “We unders...

Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll – now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is hoping to bring home another coveted crown. The local brigade is among those hoping to be declared ‘Best in the West’ as the Regional Firefighter Championships return to the historic Central West town this weekend. FRNSW crews from Region South Fifteen FRNSW teams will be out to prove their mettle across 11...

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in difficult alpine terrain. FRNSW firefighters joined NSW Ambulance paramedics in a realistic training drill, in which they had to rescue an 'injured' skier from a dangerous icy slope. Over-snow firefighting appliance The over-snow firefighting appliance was used as an anchor at the top of the slope The over-snow firefighting appliance was u...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Eagle Bluff Fire burning in Okanogan County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 8:55 a.m. PT. He determined that the Eagle Bluff Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This i...

Hochiki’s Enhanced System Protocol Range (ESP) and Latitude system are already EN54 pt13 certified, however with this additional certification in place it provides greater choice of fire detection products and systems to choose from for customers based in the Belgium region as well as bordering countries Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Germany. The Hochiki ESP range is one of the most robust platforms on the market, offering a wide selection of features and benefits for some of the most co...

Carrier Corporation is pleased to announce the brand-new version 9.2 of TruVision Navigator video management. More open, more secure: everything that has been asked for! TruVision Navigator It offers a long list of features to monitor the video system, free of charge! It is a solution that is easy to install, to configure and it even includes a system set-up wizard, in case of doubt. It is not only a feature-rich and intuitive video management system, it truly is an integrated security sys...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have now rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the blaze, which broke out in the laundry of the Guildford Road property just after 1:30 pm. cause of the incident The residents managed to escape before the flames spread, while firefighters retrieved three pet dogs that had become trapped inside. The fire took more than an hour to extinguish. The cause of...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is carrying out a hazard reduction burn in the Southern Highlands now, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions to reduce the fuel load ahead of summer. Heavy rains and flooding since the devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019/20 have accelerated the growth of rural grasslands, particularly west of the Great Dividing Range. They have also limited the window available for firefighting hazard reduction operations ahead of the fire season. FRNSW safegu...

There is nothing worse than having an emergency arise and needing a fire extinguisher only to find that it isn’t charged or doesn’t work. By visually checking the fire extinguishers, users can make sure they’re in good operating order. Fire extinguishers An essential component of fire safety facilities are fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers have a limited lifespan, much like every other piece of equipment. When it comes to fire extinguisher disposal and replacement, Conta...

VIKING Norsafe Life-saving Equipment HELLAS has secured orders from Greece’s Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy to deliver 31 patrol boats and three high-speed boats to the Hellenic Coast Guard. The orders, covered in three separate contracts with the VIKING Life-saving Equipment subsidiary, are part of an EU-backed Hellenic Coast Guard procurement program that was initiated four years ago. VIKING Norsafe’s proven hull form Two of the contracts cover 31 boats based on VIKING...

With the purchase of three plots of land totaling 20,000 m2 east of the headquarters on Sædding Ringvej, VIKING has emphasized that it sees its future development and growth in Esbjerg. "The acquisition is part of the long-term strategy to secure the future of VIKING in Esbjerg," says Henrik Uhd Christensen, CEO of VIKING, adding "VIKING wants to be able to continue its growth globally, based on the local headquarters on Sædding Ringvej. With the land purchase, we are not limited by...

Fire-Dex, the country’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is growing again with the opening of a new production facility in Old Fort, North Carolina, USA. As the company’s fourth major production center, the 25,000-square-foot Old Fort facility, located at 59 Commerce Street, will play a vital role in ensuring quality craftsmanship, fast shipping, and attentive service to customers for years to come. Position Critical Resources “While our footprint is...

Concerned fire officers and trading standard experts have warned of the dangers of e-bikes and e-scooters after a devastating fire in Newcastle. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and Newcastle City Council have issued the warning after a residential fire in Elswick recently. Fires By e-Bike Firefighters from Newcastle Central Community Fire Station responded to the blaze on July 11th when a lithium-ion battery on an e-bike caught fire while charging in a bedroom. The occupant...