Argentina Fire Industry News

In the lead up to National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), and to celebrate 30 years of its Community Fire Units (CFU) program, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has unveiled a new uniform for its dedicated members. The new uniform is in line with the current standards of protection for firefighters which came into effect following the 2019/20 ‘Black Summer’ bushfires. They will be initially rolled out to CFUs in the Blue Mountains, with the rest of the state to follow. As a nod to the histo...

FeuerTrutz, the international trade fair and congress for preventive fire protection, has had a director of exhibitions since mid-May 2025: Phillip Blass has joined the team led by Stefan Dittrich, Executive Director Exhibitions.  Dittrich retains overall responsibility for the FeuerTrutz, GaLaBau and HOLZ-HANDWERK trade fairs. Range of fire protection fields Experts from a wide range of fire protection fields to jointly develop practical solutions Phillip Blass has many years of experi...

Rosenbauer America, a renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, is pleased to announce the expansion of C.W. Williams and Company's authorized dealer territory to include the US state of South Carolina, effective June 1, 2025. This expansion builds upon C.W. Williams’ successful representation of Rosenbauer in North Carolina since 2006. C.W. Williams currently operates three service and office locations in North Carolina: Rocky Mount, Statesville, and Pisgah Fore...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a leading role in a multi-agency bus crash exercise at Lake Macquarie. The simulated bus rollover was staged at the Edgeworth depot of bus company, CDC NSW, to allow firefighters and other first responders to fine tune their skills in emergency vehicle rescues. According to the weekend mock scenario, two buses and a utility collided on a road, causing a rollover. Firefighter training Firefighters from Morisset, Toronto and Lambton, working alongs...

Seven people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike exploded in a unit in Sydney overnight. Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 28 firefighters responded to an initial automatic fire alarm in a 26-storey unit block in George Street around 11.50pm. A battery was charging in the lounge room of a unit on the sixth floor when it exploded and caught fire. FRNSW Evacuation The occupants managed to escape and the automatic sprinkler system extingu...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has celebrated a decade of its Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES) with a cultural ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills, in Sydney’s west. The pathway program, jointly run by TAFE NSW and FRNSW, offers Indigenous participants the opportunity to ready themselves for a career in firefighting. At today’s ceremony, held at the Academy’s dedicated Yarning Circle, past graduates put on an Aboriginal performance...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been faced with a challenging car fire on the top level of a multi-storey car park at Parramatta in Sydney’s west. The crew from Parramatta Fire Station rushed to Wentworth Street just before 9pm last night amid reports of a vehicle exploding on the ninth floor of the car park. The black Chrysler’s fuel tank had ruptured, the resulting flames driven up to four metres into the air by the blast and strong winds. Extinguishing the flames...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was busy across many parts of Sydney and the Illawarra yesterday afternoon due to the wild and windy weather. Between midday and midnight, FRNSW received almost 1,000 Triple Zero (000) calls for help from the public. Crews attended a large number of fires, bush and grass fires, and wires down from Cromer on the Northern Beaches to Brownsville in Wollongong. Fire rescue effort Firefighters also spent the night mopping up a large grass fire at Horningsea Park Firef...

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters is just days away from a mammoth 24-hour stair climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity. The group aims to raise $100,000 to aid research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as part of the annual ‘Firies Climb for MND’ event. From its origins in Sydney’s CBD in 2015, the ‘Firies Climb for MND’ has evolved, with this year’s fundraisers pushing their bodies and mi...

Rescue Intellitech, a major provider of innovative cleaning solutions for the fire and rescue industry, has launched advanced, dual-drying cabinets for PPE, which will help fire and rescue services in the UK improve firefighter safety and operational efficiency. Many UK fire and rescue services, including Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Avon Fire and Rescue Service, already use Rescue Intellitech’s highly acclaimed Solo Rescue® or DeconWasher™ Pro S machines, which m...

Mann McGowan, manufacturer of high-performance intumescent fire, smoke, and acoustic seals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Haynes as Business Development Manager. Paul has a strong sales track record in architectural ironmongery, and will concentrate on business development in the fire door, passive fire protection, and associated sectors in the North East, North West and Scotland. Strengthening the sales team Jamie Scott commented, “As we continue our quest to become ma...

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a pioneering Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group. Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Fire safety training services Aqua provides quality services to a...

Skills for Security, the UK’s pioneering fire and security apprenticeship provider, has appointed Gavin Wilson as Head of Sales, reinforcing its commitment to industry development and workforce investment. Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the security sector, Gavin offers a clear understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. His career spans a diverse range of organizations-from national service providers to local installers-giving him a unique perspective on what...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology will be exhibiting at the Blue Light Show to showcase a wide range of technologies that support emergency responders to perform their critical roles safely and effectively.   Taking centre stage will be Dräger’s next generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), the PSS AirBoss. The apparatus combines best in class ergonomics and an ultra-light design for optimal firefighter comfort and uncomprom...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is supporting its business presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699 m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This partnership will enable the local production of high-precision sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases, helping to protect workers and assets at oil and gas production/drilling facilities, LNG/CNG plants, and refining and petro...

Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) responds to national wildfire rise with launch of innovative workwear to protect crews and help to keep the public safe. Firefighters responding to wildfires across Kent and Medway will be wearing the latest high-performing kit, specifically designed to offer greater protection when tackling outdoor fires in extreme heat. KFRS rolls out new advanced PPE Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) has rolled out the advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, proudly announces registration is now open for the 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing, this year’s climb will occur on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Open to all who wish to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, all funds raised from the event will benefit the National Fall...

Natural and smoke ventilation experts - WindowMaster unveils its latest innovation in smoke and heat extraction technology: the WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit. With one smoke zone, this high-performance unit has been designed to meet the rigorous demands of fire safety and daily ventilation. WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit With six amps of output current, it is engineered for small to medium-sized buildings, including stairwells, restaurants, and commercial spaces, the WSC 106 provides r...

Bull Products, a pioneering provider of fire, safety, and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at the Fire Safety Live event in London. On stand F80, Bull Products will be showcasing its range of safety solutions for the construction industry and other applications. Fire detection and alarm system Fire Safety Live, which is co-located with Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, champions excellence Fire Safety Live, which is co-located with Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, champions ex...

Alco, a pioneer in firefighting innovation since 1871, proudly announces the launch of TerraStream3 - a game-changing monitor engineered for both portable and truck-mounted operations. Designed with the modern firefighter in mind, TerraStream3 blends cutting-edge performance with unmatched versatility, making it the ultimate solution for industrial, plant, marine, and disaster response teams. Alco’s legacy of innovation Built on over 150 years of engineering excellence, TerraStream3 ref...

WAGNER Group GmbH is continuing to expand its operations in North America. With the appointment of Dr. Kai Beckhaus as the new Managing Director of WAGNER Fire Safety Canada Ltd., based in Burlington (Ontario, Canada), the company has chosen a logistics expert who has already been responsible for WAGNER Fire Safety, Inc., the US subsidiary located in the Greater Chicago area, for nearly two years. WAGNER’s fire protection services Beckhaus brings solid market access in US and Canada, a...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire in a garbage truck at Charlestown in Newcastle. The truck’s driver called Triple Zero (000) just before 8am today when he noticed smoke issuing from the hopper of the vehicle, stopped in a loading bay during an industrial bin run, in Hopetoun Street. Twenty-eight firefighters and seven FRNSW trucks, including HAZMAT units, from Charlestown, Cardiff, Newcastle, Tingira Heights, and Lambton rushed to the scene and attacked the blaz...

Ranger Fire and Security has expanded its presence and services in Scotland with the acquisition of pioneering security specialists IRN Security – the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. With over 14 years of experience serving businesses across and beyond the Highlands, IRN Security has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, technology-driven solutions across CCTV, fire alarms, access control, and intruder detection systems.  Ranger’s foo...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the HPS® AquaRescue, a new lightweight helmet for use by emergency services personnel who need to balance comfort with protection in water rescue missions.  Designed as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ helmet to help support the needs of a diverse workforce, and weighing only 635grams, the HPS® AquaRescue can be easily adjusted to suit different head shapes and sizes to make it safe...

At FeuerTrutz, the primary trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control and Server Cabinets The TITANUS RACK•SENS® aspirating smoke detector by WAG...

Honeywell has completed the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. for $1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners. Advances Honeywell's efforts The sale further advances Honeywell's efforts to optimize its portfolio, while allowing the PPE business to build a strong future with PIP as it continues to deliver value for its cu...

At FeuerTrutz, the globally renowned trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control Cabinets The TITANUS RACK·SENS® aspirating smoke detector by W...

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters is set to take on a mammoth 24-hour stair climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains to raise money for charity. The group aims to raise $100,000 to aid research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as part of the annual ‘Firies Climb for MND’ event. In what will be his fifth year tackling the Furber Steps, Firefighter Gavin Clifton, of Leura Fire Station will climb the stairs for 24-hours straight, starting at 12pm...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's north coast have carried out a prolonged operation to extinguish a fierce fire which has engulfed a semi-trailer and its load of Lithium-ion batteries. FRNSW received numerous Triple-Zero (000) calls just before 2.30 this morning about the rig alight in the northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway, south of Kempsey. Eight fire trucks and 32 firefighters from Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Wauchope, rushed to the scene, assisted by the...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy overnight with a number of large fires across the State. Just before 6.30 pm yesterday, FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a multi-storey unit complex in Regent Street, Kogarah. Eight trucks and 32 firefighters responded as a precaution however the fire was extinguished by a sprinkler system. One person was assessed by NSW Ambulance at the scene. Multiple fires At 10.00 pm, FRNSW assisted NSW RFS at a fire in Herons Creek...