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Twiceme, a Swedish tech ingredient in protective equipment, is presenting its new digital platform with the potential to change the way the industry approaches consumer safety.  digital platform In early 2023, Oakley announced that their upcoming helmet range would feature enhanced safety through Twiceme's technology. Shortly after, at the 2023 Eurobike event, Twiceme unveiled its new brand and strategic direction. The ingredient brand is making good on its promise to deliver a fully-fle...

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue will be offering small and medium-sized businesses a range of advice during the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC’s) Business Safety Week, which runs from 11th – 17th September. The week aims to help businesses understand their fire safety responsibilities so they remain safe, legal, and compliant. Many fires in the workplace are preventable and some businesses never recover after a fire. Helping businesses to manage their fire risks and haza...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has once again expanded its team to enhance and further develop its technical and member services. The ASFP’s Technical & Regulatory Affairs team has been enlarged with the promotion of Dr. Andrew Taylor to Head of Technical and the appointment of Stuart Southall to the Technical Officer role. Roles of Stuart  Stuart has over 18 years of experience in the construction industry as a Technical and Sales Manager. He possesses...

A shared-use office and retail space at the landmark former home of British Pathé is now being protected by Advanced. 360Fire designed and commissioned a new Advanced fire alarm system with phased evacuation as part of a wider restoration and refurbishment project which will see the creation of a number of workspaces, including private offices, office suites and full floors, alongside social areas and retail units. iconic British businesses Located at 142 Wardour Street, Soho, Film Ho...

Future orientation and convincing quality as an employer-for this the fire protection specialist WAGNER Group GmbH was awarded the “Arbeitgeber der Zukunft” (Employer of the Future) prize by the Deutsche Innovationsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung (German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization (DIND)) on September 6th. The award was presented to Steffen Springer and Katharina Rischer of WAGNER in the presence of Brigitte Zypries, former Federa...

Firefighters in Glasgow are the toast of Craiglang after rescuing a pair of stranded dogs from a deep-seated foxhole. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews from Castlemilk Community Fire Station were called on Monday afternoon to help free two small dogs who had become trapped after entering the large hole at the city’s Kings Park. Upon arriving, the firefighters, from Castlemilk's Red Watch, instantly recognized the animals' concerned owners as actors Jane McCarry and Mark Cox – w...

A large proportion of the smoke alarm devices used worldwide are manufactured in Asia. Until now, this has meant a high logistical effort and long shipping times for receiving the important VdS- Approval. The institute is now reducing both for the numerous manufacturers in Asia–thanks to cooperation with the Swiss “Société Générale de Surveillance,” SGS: The highest reliability of the life-saving detectors can now also be verified directly in t...

Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, including experts in hazardous materials, have helped the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) extinguish a fire that engulfed a service station in the state's Riverina. The blaze quickly tore through the main shopfront on the Hume Highway, Coolac, just after 10 pm, and threatened to spread to an adjoining awning and nearby petrol bowsers and gas cylinders. How to safely attack the flames FRNSW responded with fire crews from Cootamundra and Gundagai, along...

A Control Room apprentice from one of the country’s fire and rescue services has achieved a much deserved distinction grade at the end of his 15-month apprenticeship. Matthew Noble, aged 30, who works as a member of Green Watch in the Fire Control Room at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has excelled during the Ofsted approved Emergency Call Handler Apprenticeship program, and he believes what he has learnt on the course will be crucial to the work he does for the Fire Servic...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a major role in a hazard reduction burn to protect Warragamba Dam, west of Sydney, and its nearby township from the threat of bushfires. FRNSW was tasked by Water NSW with establishing controlled burns and containment lines along the front of the 25-hectare zone around Sydney's primary water catchment. Ignite the hazard reduction fire A helicopter was used to drop incendiary devices into the bush to safely ignite the hazard reduction fire A helic...

Fire, a relentless force of destruction, can strike unexpectedly, sparing none in its path. In the quest for protection and preparedness, a fire safety plan emerges as a vital shield against the unpredictability of flames. Why is a fire safety plan indispensable? This article explores the multifaceted significance of having a comprehensive fire safety plan in place. The Perilous Reality of Fires Fires are ruthless, with the potential to engulf homes, workplaces, and lives within moments Fire...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced, Firematic Supply Co. Inc., has acquired Churchville Fire Equipment, furthering its expansion in the Northeast region. This acquisition enhances Firematic’s portfolio by integrating Churchville’s 70-year legacy of excellent service and top-quality equipment into its operations. With this acquisition, Firematic Supply Co.’s regions served now encompass Connecticut and the entire state of New York. Firematic S...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its signature annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit 2024, on June 21-22, 2024, in Buffalo, New York, USA.  The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders about critical issues in the fire and emergency services. Submit the proposal by October 1, 2023. NVFC Training Summit The NVFC Training Summit provides an opportunity to sh...

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulfur hexafluoride, and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Category 3 Control fire performance cables Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 1.40 pm on Monday, 28 August, 2023, to reports of a fire at a commercial landfill site in Dunbar. East Operations Control mobilized resources to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a significant area of landfill domestic waste well alight. Until Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, at 5 pm, SFRS crews supported Valencia Waste Management staff who were using heavy plant machinery and on-site water pumps to extinguish the fire. Following a detailed...

As one of the UK’s pioneering providers of passive fire protection products, were keen to find out more about fire safety in England's different industries. From retail to the food and beverage sector, are there any industries that stick out in terms of fire safety? And, building on that, are there certain workers disproportionately at risk from fires in their working environments? Fire statistics Using official fire statistics from the Home Office, investigated the number of prima...

The Scottish Government has provided funding of £56,000 to enable firefighters based in Scotland to participate in a UK-wide health screening program, which is being facilitated by the Fire Brigades Union and the University of Central Lancashire. Around 1,000 UK firefighters will take part in trials, which will include blood tests to look for early signs of illness and cancer and these trials will help to inform the evidence around potential future annual health screening arrangements. S...

This September, fire service staff and volunteers will be hosing down cars at Cambridge, Burwell and Chatteris Fire Station to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Previously, cars, bikes, vans, trucks, and even tractors have been known to come along. Fire Fighters Charity The event will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which is currently celebrating 80 years of providing support and rehabilitation to both serving and retired...

Kidde Engineered Systems, a pioneering fire and life safety brand committed to delivering the highest standards in commercial fire and life safety protection for more than 100 years, announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity. Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Rebranded Kidde Commercial The rebranded Kidde Commercial aims to set a new standard f...

One of Scotland’s newest firefighters has told how he was inspired by the bravery of rescue teams after witnessing devastating earthquakes in South America. Cesar Colorado successfully completed his firefighter training with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), following a grueling 13-week training course. He graduated at a ceremony in Motherwell Civic Center on Friday, 18 August, alongside 44 new Wholetime Firefighters and three Operations Control Firefighters. Early fascination...

As the warm weather looks set to continue for the coming days, leading up to the bank holiday weekend, residents are being urged to stay fire safe, while enjoying the sunshine. Many people may be looking to dust off the BBQ, as opportunities have been limited so far this summer, along with lighting bonfires or firepits. As much as these can be enjoyable, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service wants to ensure residents are aware of the risks and keep themselves and their families safe. Basic sa...

At SRS Alert Fire Systems, they believe that every building should be equipped with the best fire protection solutions. Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) are an integral part of the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants in case of a fire emergency. Imagine a fire breaking out in a building – the smoke and heat generated can quickly become life-threatening. Automatic Opening Vents are specialised ventilation systems designed to facilitate the safe evacu...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, is supporting the new Building Safety Regulator’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign, which calls on the industry to prepare for the new building safety regime, with the first step requiring those responsible for high-rise residential buildings in the UK to register with the Regulator. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was established to protect residents in high-rise buildings from unsafe building practices in England in response to the Gr...

West Yorkshire emergency services tested their joint incident response plans and procedures during a simulated training exercise in Leeds city center last week. On Thursday 17 August, a live exercise simulating a terrorist attack was carried out by the three regional emergency services: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police (WYP), and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).  Hosted by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the scenario saw first responders f...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been assessed as 'Outstanding' in one of eleven categories inspected earlier this year by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). They also received six Goods, three Adequates and one Requires Improvement. The inspection team, who visited the Service in April, gave the highest score possible for how CFRS manages its resources, highlighting innovative practices for its ‘comprehensive financial and r...

Crew Commander - Kevin Macrae, based at Port of Ness Community Fire Station, has been an on-call firefighter for nearly 25 years. He also runs his own business, Kevin Macrae Electrical where he employs three people. One of his employees, Alasdair MacLeod – is also an on-call firefighter - he’s a Crew Commander at South Lochs Community Fire Station. On-call firefighter role Kevin, who started his business 23 years ago, is always looking to promote the on-call firefighter role and w...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on August. 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Pulehu Fire burning in Maui County. On August. 9, the state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 375 homes in and around Kihei, with mandatory evacuations in place for approximately 750 people. The fire also threatened local b...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to identify the cause of a blaze that has destroyed three boats at a marina at Church Point on Sydney's northern beaches. The fire broke out on board one of the vessels moored at the marina on McCarrs Point Road around 5 am. Flames spread from one boat to two others nearby. Crews managed to prevent the fire Crews managed to prevent the fire from spreading to at least 20 other vessel Six FRNSW trucks and 22 firefighters arrived at the...

Keeping firefighting equipment in good condition is essential to protect and secure individuals and their assets. Keeping firefighting equipment in suitable condition safeguards and connects individuals and their support. The presence of appropriate equipment can significantly impact one’s chances of survival or death during a fire emergency. By conducting routine upkeep and evaluations, it can be ensured that firefighting gear such as fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, sprinklers, hoses,...