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A pioneer in testing, inspection, and certification services, Warringtonfire is celebrating 30 years of its FIRAS installer certification scheme. During this time, over 1,300 companies have been awarded FIRAS certification, resulting in over a quarter of a million projects completed under certification, to date. FIRAS FIRAS is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited...

Under, FCF abides by the regulations outlined in AS 3786, which lays down the requirements for the selection, installation, and maintenance of smoke alarms.  This standard ensures that Hervey Bay Smoke Alarms installed in Australian homes and commercial establishments meet rigorous criteria for reliability and effectiveness.  smoke alarm legislation The smoke alarm legislation was introduced to improve fire safety in residential and commercial buildings. The legislation aims to...

Warringtonfire is celebrating 30 years of its FIRAS installer certification scheme. During this time, over 1,300 companies have been awarded FIRAS certification, resulting in over a quarter of a million projects completed under certification, to date. FIRAS is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to BS EN ISO/IEC 1...

With over 85 years of experience, Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited (Hunter) stands as a beacon of innovation and expertise in the fire sector.  Their approach to firefighting protection centers on the firefighter, ensuring delivery of the best possible solutions in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workwear, and core specialism, the decontamination, care, and maintenance of firefighting PPE. Hunter has set out to be the world's pioneering expert in advanced decontamination for firefight...

Cintas Corporation, a nationwide fire protection company that specializes in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems, has long understood the value of continuous training to help ensure the highest level of fire and life safety for its customers. Through training, Cintas continuously works to increase professional certifications for its employees (who are called partners in Cintas’ terminology). Cintas has found that these efforts foster better e...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to General Manager of Fire & Security, effective immediately. Dixon brings a wealth of leadership knowledge and expertise in pioneering the commercial success of the business. Sarah Dixon In 2020, Sarah Dixon joined Johnson Controls as General Manager, Fire Suppression, and after a two-year tenure was promoted to Enterprise Sales Director UK&I. In her new role, Dixon will take...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has held a ceremony at Gunnedah, in the state’s north-west, formally recognizing employers who allow workers to step away from their jobs and protect their communities as on-call firefighters. Sixteen primary employers – including the local council, energy and resource companies, and small businesses – received a certificate of appreciation and promotional stickers acknowledging their ongoing support of FRNSW. Each of the employers continually acce...

Vipond Fire Protection has joined the CIBSE CPD service to provide specialist fire protection presentations to specifiers, clients, and other key stakeholders. Consulting Engineers are generally members of CIBSE and approved Continued Professional Development presentations have an inherent value to attendees from a knowledge awareness point of view and to accrue annual points for Continued Professional Development (CPD). Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems The first CIBSE-approved presentation f...

On 5th February 1974, 50 years ago the very first meeting of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association was held.  The seven founding member companies were: AFA Minerva, (EMI) Ellis Fire Protection, Fire Snow, Haden Young, Mather & Platt, Matthew Hall Mechanical Services, Merrol Fire Protection, and Mr. Leslie Heaviside of Mather & Platt was made BAFSA’s fire chairman.  Achievements in fire safety On 8th February BAFSA will be celebrating its achievements in im...

The full range of glazing systems includes a glazing channel or strip, beading, and in some cases an intumescent liner. Whichever type you choose, they all play a crucial role in passive fire protection, contributing to the overall fire safety of a building. Fire-rated internal walls Glazing panels or complete glazed screens are often required in buildings to allow vision and natural light through fire-rated internal walls and doors. In door assemblies, especially on circulation routes, glaz...

Companies all over the world across various industries understand the paramount importance of industrial safety products in fostering a secure working environment. This commitment extends to the implementation of specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed for chemical handling. This is where the role of safety manufacturers becomes critical in producing authentic, competent and cutting-edge PPE solutions against potential hazards, especially in c...

Breaking through flames and barriers, the latest wave of Kansas City firefighter recruits blazes a trail as the city’s most diverse. “There are people from all walks of life, and I enjoyed every second of it,” said recruit Jacob Boling to a KSHB reporter.  The class brings diverse skills and perspectives to the fire service, reflecting a commitment to forming a team representative of the communities served. “We started with 116 participants, and after comprehensive...

Proper personal protective equipment is critical to the safety, health, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet many volunteer fire departments struggle to find the budget to provide their firefighters with adequate, up-to-date turnout gear. MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) team up each year to help volunteer departments meet this need through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. NVFC membership MSA will provide the first 500 applic...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s coverage in Sydney’s south-west has been boosted with the installation of a new fire truck. Valued at $950,000, the Scania P320 Class 3 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Pumper seats up to five firefighters and is Smithfield Fire Station’s latest primary vehicle for urban fire response. The automatic transmission ‘heavy’ Pumper is designed for use in both metropolitan and regional areas and is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating what sparked a major blaze overnight at a therapy business at Maitland, in the state's lower Hunter. More than 30 firefighters from eight fire trucks responded to the emergency in a High Street industrial complex just before 4:30 this morning. FRNSW expert investigators Firefighters were forced to cut their way into the property to contain and extinguish the fire, which took approximately two hours. Their quick actions prevented flames from sp...

UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Construction Industry Council (CIC), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), UK Architects Declare, RIBA, RICS, Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), and Part Z and have joined forces to send a consistent message to UK political party leaders about the urgent need for regulation of embodied carbon e...

Field service technician scheduling is a constant puzzle, one where the pieces do not always seem to fit together. Efficient scheduling and informative dispatching can make all of the difference in field service businesses.  Rather than doing guesswork to arrive at the best possible configurations, scheduling, and dispatch automation are available with the latest field service software solutions. The experts at FieldEquip are here to share insight about these features and the benefits they...

Zeta Alarm Systems would like to announce that their Fyreye MKII series of conventional detectors now carries LPCB certification in addition to DBI. Prior to the launch of the MKII series, Zeta Alarm Systems successfully promoted two ranges of conventional detectors namely; the Fyreye series carrying LPCB certification and the Fyreye Extra that was certified by DBI. Single range of conventional detectors This was an intentional strategy to maximize the global appeal of Zeta conventional dete...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have determined a caravan fire at Soldiers Point, in Port Stephens, was sparked by a faulty gas refrigerator. The mobile home was initially attached to a car, parked on a grass verge on Soldiers Point Road, when it ignited around 1:45 pm. No one was inside at the time, and no injuries occurred. NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers The owner, who lives nearby, was alerted to the emergency by a smoke alarm fitted to the caravan The owner, who lives nearby,...

GearGrid is proud to announce their attendance at the 2024 Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo from February 2-4, 2024, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, USA. This is an amazing opportunity for the Fire/EMS community to gather together to find storage solutions and learn from the beneficial educational seminars provided. GearGrid attends 2024 Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson will be in attendance and will be able to show GearGrid&rsquo...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, as part of a major refurbishment. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analog addressable fire panels provide industry-renowned protection to all areas of the 22-story building. Updating fire panel network 5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry-designed landmark delivering exceptional views across the London skyline....

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has wrangled a venomous snake on the loose in a suburban Sydney backyard. Firefighters at the Menai Fire Station received a distress call about a Red Bellied Black snake wandering in and out of a family home in Kanandah Road, Engadine, around six o’clock last night. FRNSW snake wranglers Team of trained FRNSW snake wranglers arrived at the address and set about tracking down The team of trained FRNSW snake wranglers arrived at the address and set abou...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has wrangled a venomous snake on the loose in a suburban Sydney backyard. Firefighters at the Menai Fire Station received a distress call about a Red Bellied Black snake wandering in and out of a family home in Kanandah Road, Engadine, around six o’clock last night. The team of trained FRNSW snake wranglers arrived at the address and set about tracking down the one-and-a-half meter snake at the rear of the property. Wildlife rescue organization &l...

On January 22-24, 2024, fire service leaders, including NVFC Rhode Island Director - Kevin Quinn, traveled to Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; and Columbus, OH, to urge the public to take the proper precautions to protect themselves against home fires and extreme cold. The message comes as the U.S. Fire Administration projects the U.S. will hit 3,000 fire deaths in 2024. The speakers also used the opportunity to talk about the fire service and how people can step up and serve their communities. Learn...

Hochiki Europe, a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of fire detection and emergency lighting solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in SICUR 2024, Spain's premier international security event. The company is set to exhibit a range of products, including its ground-breaking Ekho Hybrid Wireless fire detection range, renowned intelligent emergency lighting system F- IREscape Nepto and life safety platform - Latitude. The team will be providing attendees with a hands-on...

Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) received a perfect score of 100 on its 2023 Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Task Force Administration Readiness Evaluation (ARE) that was recently completed. This marks the first time that any of FEMA’s 28 Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) teams has earned a perfect score since the agency began the task force evaluations in 2010. The ARE is an evaluation that examines each team’s compliance in three areas: 1) Operational Readiness...

The UK’s extensive use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) has sparked global interest. In this comprehensive guide, Cobra Fire and Security explore the effectiveness of CCTV in reducing crime, examining its prevalence, historical context, and specific impacts on different crime types. The Scale of CCTV in the UK The United Kingdom (UK) is renowned for its widespread use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) The United Kingdom (UK) is renowned for its widespread use of Closed-Circuit Tel...

Fire safety in schools is a paramount concern, given the significant impact that fires can have on property and the safety of students and staff. According to the Department for Education, in Great Britain there were 1,937 fires of which 411 were recorded as deliberate in educational premises for the period 2018/19 to 2020/21, resulting in property damage and numerous injuries. To mitigate these risks, Cobra Fire And Security Ltd provides ten crucial tips to enhance fire safety in schools: 1....

Ensuring the safety of business premises is paramount, and compliance with UK fire alarm regulations, including the cost of fire alarm systems, is mandatory. In this article, Cobra Fire and Security Ltd delves into the factors influencing the cost of fire alarm systems, shedding light on key considerations and providing valuable insights. Determining Factors for the Cost Fire Alarm Systems Type of Fire Alarm System Conventional Fire Alarm System: Divided into zones, this system provides...

Sunshine Coast Evacuation Diagram, where safety meets compliance, understanding the essentials of emergency preparedness is not just a choice; it's a legal necessity. As businesses thrive and residents go about their daily lives, the importance of comprehensive evacuation diagrams cannot be overstated.  secure and compliant environment Guided by the stringent standards of AS 3745:2010. FCF delves into the core aspects of emergency planning, shedding light on why these diagrams are no...