Mozambique Fire Industry News

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2024, which takes place in Dubai from 16 – 18 January, 2024. GFE’s experts will be on hand to showcase the company’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and detectors. Visitors to the stand will also hear about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has the l...

The world is changing and challenging the fire service to keep up. The core missions of firefighting and fire prevention have not changed, but the environments in which those missions operate are changing faster than ever before. Technology, sustainability, shifting demographics in recruitment and retention, and an increasing need for partnership and collaboration are among the factors that will impact the fire service and the fire industry in 2024. Let’s consider some of the big issues...

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...

A group of Fenland youngsters have been benefitting from fire service training to help develop teamwork skills, increase self-esteem and confidence, and understand the consequences of risk-taking decision-making. Learnings Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been hosting students from Thomas Clarkson Academy at Wisbech Fire Station. Led by the Service’s Community Development Instructors, the groups have been learning how to use hose reels, ladders, and breathing apparatus, and le...

In the six years since the tragic Grenfell Tower disaster, the construction industry's approach to fire safety has faced rigorous examination, and sparked a series of legislative changes, most notably the enactment of the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act of 2022. These measures have substantially raised standards, contributing to a safer overall industry. As we approach the year’s end, assessing the industry's progress and its trajectory becomes a crucial endeavor, especially consi...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced that FEMA awarded a $22.4 million grant to the city of Philadelphia, paying for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, allowing three city fire stations to reopen: Engine 6 in Fishtown, Ladder 1 in Fairmount and Ladder 11 in South Philadelphia. In 2022, Philadelphia suffered its highest number of fire fatalities in a decade with more than a dozen of those deaths occurring from a single fire in the Fairmont neighborhood, which was...

LifeSafe, a fire safety technology business with innovative fire extinguishing fluids and fire safety products, announces the launch of its new patent-pending wildfire extinguishing fluid, Wildfire Pro. Wildfire Pro is a non-toxic and fluorine-free wildfire fluid engineered to suppress, extinguish, and prevent the spread of devastating wildfires. Unlike current fluorine-based fluid solutions, Wildfire Pro’s non-toxic and fluorine-free properties pose no chemical threat to wildlife or natu...

The SafeInno Foundation, set up by the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), will also be presenting the Excellence Awards.  They are among the highest awards for special work in the area of ​​security. The prizes are awarded in three categories “special scientific achievements”, “research and development” and “special organizational achievements”.  Digital application submission A total of up to 7,500 euros in prize mone...

An insulated (EI) fire curtain is something the business has been striving towards, and are pleased to announce this launch which continues to demonstrate that Coopers Fire ‘Lead the Way in Fire Protection’. Insulated Fire Curtain Coopers Fire's new Insulated Fire Curtain, the FireMaster Insul8, has been tested by Warrington Fire to BS EN 1634-1 and achieves an integrity of 240 minutes (E240) a radiance of 240 minutes (EW240), and insulation of 90 minutes (EI1 90). This is a very...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $786 million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to replace nearly 1.5 million meters damaged by Hurricane María. These will have Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), a two-way communications technology that collects detailed metering information for all of PREPA’s service areas.  situational awareness AMI will improve the operation of the electric system, as well as the metrics and situa...

One of the most dangerous calls a fire department can receive is an accident on a highway. When first responders arrive on the scene, they not only have to care for the injured, but they also must protect themselves from passing motorists who often travel at high speeds and are possibly distracted by a variety of factors.  This was the case this past spring when the South Strabane Fire Department responded to an accident on I-70 in Pennsylvania. A motorist failed to change lanes as they approa...

Over 4,400 trade visitors from a total of 20 countries came to the Koelnmesse on 6 and 7 December 2023 to take part in the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2023 event. This was a new visitor record. After the opening by the Mayor of Cologne, Dr. Ralf Heinen, things got underway on St Nicholas' Day: 150 exhibitors presented innovative solutions and brought the latest fire protection technology to life with live demonstrations. This included, for example, a demonstration of a high-pressure sprinkler syst...

As the festive season approaches, residents are urged to Take Care and Be Safe, while looking for electrical items as presents this Electrical Safety Week. Electrical Safety Week Following an increase in incidents over the past year involving electrical items, particularly chargers for electric bikes and scooters, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to make sure they are buying the correct chargers from reputable retailers. As part of Electrical Safety Week, the Service...

Bosch Building Technologies introduces a ground-breaking advancement in fire safety with the Aviotec 8000i IR camera. This new version of its video-based fire detection solution promises to revolutionize fire protection in challenging environments, such as in manufacturing, where hazardous materials that carry high fire loads are stored outdoors, in semi-open spaces, in solar plants or electric car charging stations, where the wind makes it difficult to detect smoke. Aviotec 8000i IR camera A...

It’s been another busy year for the fire safety industry, with higher risk building registration and the new Building Safety Regulator under reforms of the Building Safety Act. Designed to provide greater accountability and management of higher-risk buildings, the Building Safety Act 2022 mandated two new roles for managing building safety – Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons. FIREX International 2023 FIREX also returned to ExCel this year, covering the latest i...

LifeSafe, a fire safety technology business with innovative fire extinguishing fluids and fire safety products, announces the launch of its new Pre-Trauma Fluid, a unique, non-conductive coolant fluid designed specifically to prevent thermal runaway in battery packs that can be caused by overheating, overcharging, or damage.  The PTF is an innovative, patent-pending solution that prevents the threat of thermal runaway by significantly reducing the transfer of heat within a battery pack. Th...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce it has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Nadine Saxon as Operations Director. In this newly created role, Nadine will support the continued growth of the Association and ensure the team has the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional service to members. She will also have a place on the ASFP Executive Board and attend the ASFP Council. Tasked with managing all the operational, commercial a...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the deadly explosions and fires at the Didion Milling, Inc. (Didion) dry corn milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin, USA. The explosion occurred in May 2017, and fatally injured five employees and seriously injured another 14. The incident also ultimately destroyed the facility, resulting in over $15 million in property damage. source of the smoke On the night of May 31, 2017, during normal mill faci...

Cleveland Fire Authority welcomes the outcome at Teesside Magistrates Court at which two businessmen were successfully prosecuted by Cleveland Fire Authority for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Mr Kambiz Kamyab and Mr Russell Karl Mills who jointly own the premises and are the responsible persons for 34-36 Borough Road, Middlesbrough were fined and ordered to pay costs to the value of £11,100.80. They both pleaded guilty to several offenses under Art...

BAFSA CEO - Ali Perry chats to Fire Safety Matters Editor - Brian Sims for Episode 35 of the Fire Safety Matters Podcast. In conversation with Brian Sims, Ali Perry examines several areas including competence in the sector, sprinkler systems for schools and the recent car park fire at Luton Airport. Fire Safety Matters magazine Ali Perry also writes a heartfelt piece calling on the Government to mandate sprinklers in schools in the current issue of Fire Safety Matters magazine. He says: &ldq...

The Security & Fire Excellence Awards took center stage on 4th December 2023 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK, with over 1000 people in attendance representing the UK private security sector.   Marking its 24th year, these well-respected Awards celebrate the very best people, projects, and processes the security and fire sectors have to offer.  New categories A significant number of NSI-approved companies from across the UK emerged as both winners...

Passive fire protection company - Burry Sealants has seen a 20 percent expansion of its mobile workforce, following the deployment of a cloud-based job management system from BigChange. Burry has also opened a new regional office and completed nearly 13,000 jobs in the last twelve months. With the real-time connected mobile app and back-office system, BigChange helped Burry improve both office and field efficiency, reduce paperwork, and improve customer service with better reporting and faster...

In the world of winter sports, where adrenaline meets alpine terrains, the Oakley MOD3 I.C.E. snow helmet stands as a pinnacle of performance and protection. As enthusiasts carve through powdery slopes or navigate challenging trails, the MOD3 I.C.E. emerges as a steadfast guardian, seamlessly blending cutting-edge design with advanced safety technologies. Oakley, renowned for pushing the boundaries of innovation, has crafted a snow helmet that not only complements the thrill of winter...

There are just over two weeks left for people to have their say on draft plans published by South Yorkshire’s fire service–including proposals for how quickly it should respond to different types of emergencies.  South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says it will still aim to attend every single 999 call as quickly as it possibly can, but that having a set of published response times will make it more accountable to local people, help it to improve its service and bring them in lin...

Dive into the world of pioneering snow sports protection with the Oakley MOD1 PRO I.C.E. snow helmet - an unrivaled blend of style and safety.  Oakley, a brand synonymous with innovation and performance, once again takes center stage with this helmet designed for the adventurous souls conquering the slopes. Oakley's MOD1 PRO I.C.E. helmet From its advanced safety features to the sleek esthetics that define Oakley's legacy, the MOD1 PRO I.C.E. Helmet stands as a testament to the bran...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Connely as Director of Project Management-Sales for REV Fire Group. Brian Connely, a seasoned pioneer with 20 years of experience in the fire industry, will be responsible for supporting sales initiatives across all REV Firebrands. He...

Carrollton Fire Rescue (CFR) was recognized as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, in Plano, Texas, USA, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the hospital’s Quarterly EMS Luncheon.   Each year, administrators, physicians, and nurses at Texas Health select a Provider of the Year after reviewing EMS calls and determining which had the most significant impact on a patient. CFR’s rigorous training In September, Carrollton...

Through a U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) SPST grant, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering hazmat train-the-trainer events across the U.S. To help more people attend these important trainings, the NVFC will grant 10 NVFC members with stipends that reimburse up to $500 of eligible travel-related expenses. Applications are due by January 2. PIT Crew program   The Partners in Training (PIT) Crew program help...