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Avon Protection is delighted to announce the award of a contract to supply the Norwegian Armed Forces with MCM100 underwater rebreathers together with in-service support.  The MCM100 is a high-performance, deep diving, air and mixed gas, electronically controlled rebreather which is designed for explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures diving operations. This is the first significant order for this new product. Selection based on innovation Leon Klapwijk, President of Avon Pr...

Building on its position at the forefront of diving rebreather designs, advanced data handling, and decompression physiology, Avon Protection is proud to announce the launch of its new mine countermeasures rebreather. MCM100 The MCM100 is a high-performance, deep diving, air and mixed gas, electronically controlled rebreather that is designed for explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures diving operations. The MCM100 has been CE tested to 100m, which is suitable for a range of mili...

The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), has been launched to drive culture change through the design and construction process to improve fire safety in buildings. The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG) brings together Tier 1 contractors, specialist installers, and relevant trade associations to promote passive fire protection guidance and so improve the delivery of well-designed, specified and installed passive fire protection. Tier 1 contractors comprise the largest stakeholder group and hav...

Just after 1:00 pm this afternoon, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km northwest of Mount Gambier. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier, and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and SA Police and SA Ambulan...

Great two days exhibiting at London Build Expo 2022, between the 16 and 17 November 2022, otherwise known as the ‘festival of construction,’ the UK’s pioneering construction show. Offering a unique experience with over 500 speakers across eight different stages, 350+ exhibitors and live product demos, London Build has yet again proved to be a successful show. The theme of the built stand this year was to portray a journey. This a journey that is essential with the ever-changin...

Estimates suggest that around 1 million football fans will visit the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, taking place from 20 November to 18 December. The presence of vast pedestrian numbers in one of Asia’s smallest countries introduces traffic flow challenges that the Qatari government wanted to address in advance of this highly prestigious competition. As a result, the country has installed 700 FLIR TrafiOne smart city sensors to monitor traffic and control crowd flow. These award-winning, a...

For the first time since the 1970s, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting to increase its firefighter headcount. This £1.5m investment is a direct result of the increase in the council tax precept last year. The service, like all public sector bodies, has experienced significant cuts to its budget since 2010, when austerity measures began. As a result, firefighter numbers have reduced over the last 12 years from 1,490 to 900. This was through not replacing firefighters...

The exercise - ‘Houston, we have a problem’ saw teams from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) putting their skills to the test at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The training exercise was based around an emergency landing of a Boeing 747 due to an engine fire and crews from Wakefield, Ossett, and Pontefract took part. Crews worked alongside Doncaster Sheffield Fire Service crews to resolve the incident, including dealing with an aircraft fuel fire in the engine, making entr...

UL Solutions, a pioneer in applied safety science, in partnership with the FPA, opened a new fire resistance testing laboratory for building products and systems, doors and windows, fire stopping, joint systems, and related fire resistance products. Located at the FPA’s testing laboratory in Blockley, Gloucestershire, the facility features fire resistance test furnaces, funded by UL Solutions, that will benefit manufacturers from the UK, Europe, and worldwide who require independent fire...

The fast-growing ingredient-company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American building brand - Diamondback Toolbelts, a brand known for its innovative and high-quality products with a design focus on ergonomics. The two brands will work together to offer the next level of smart building products in Diamondback’s next line of equipment. Twiceme HTH (Help The Helpers) technology gives you the information you need to help someone who has become incapacitated in a...

Entitled Closing data gaps and paving the way for pan-European fire safety efforts, the report offers a useful overview of the situation of managing fire safety statistics in Europe and internationally. Additionally, it identifies "potential ways forward for further harmonization and cross-learning between different countries." It is hoped that the report will highlight the variations in fire safety measures that currently exist on an international level and offer a more unified approach t...

The former firefighter - Tony Firth was acknowledged at an award ceremony for the fire prevention work he has carried out over the last 15 years. Tony won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Celebrating Prevention Awards 2022. The father of two and grandfather of seven joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 1977 and he said that one incident in particular made him determined to focus on fire prevention. Wearing protective gear It wa...

Avon Protection’s range of protective equipment will be on display at CBRNe Protection Symposium on 20th-22nd September on booth #54 and #61. Avon Protection subject matter experts will help shape the future of CBRNe protection at the 14th CBRNe Protection Symposium in Malmö, Sweden, with two company presentations to focus on critical issues facing the CBRNe protection community worldwide.  CBRN protective equipment Avon Protection’s CBRN experts Hamish de Bretton-Gordon...

Detect hidden sources of heat and energy loss with Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras to save energy and cut heating and energy costs. The global energy crisis is hitting homes and businesses hard across the UK and Europe, with many people feeling their energy costs are spiraling out of control. According to the Department for Energy, Business, and Industrial Strategy, domestic fuel prices in the UK have increased by 60% compared to 2021. And the recent Business Energy Tracker report...

Steel is used in heavy construction because it is relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and provides great strength under normal conditions. However, heat is its weakness. Exposed steel expands and may fail under fire conditions. Physical damage can cause the concrete to separate from the steel compromising the structure's fire-resistive integrity. Exposed steel can fail when its average temperature reaches approximately 1,000 F. Fire-Resistance rating The high temperature will weaken the stee...

Danny Kesler, who works as a security guard at Asda House in Leeds, was on duty in the early hours of Sunday morning when he noticed a man walking alongside the River Aire, near the rear of the building on Great Wilson Street. He witnessed him fall into the river and immediately ran from the security CCTV desk to the riverside. Using a length of cable he had managed to find, he threw this down to the man, shouting to him to grab on. The man gripped this cable along with the side wall at the ban...

Each year the government is seeing an increase in the number of attacks on fire service crews–with figures the highest they have been in over ten years. This year there were 983 attacks-an increase of 5% from the previous year when there were 934 incidents, and a big jump from two years ago when there were 899 attacks. The figures from the Fire and Rescue Workforce and Pensions Statistics are gathered from the Home Office’s Incident Recording System and cover the financial year runn...

A.P.E Fire & Security offers maintenance and servicing agreements to anyone who they have installed a system for. Fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control are all systems that can maintain the fire and security system. Servicing the system regularly will elongate its lifespan and also, potentially reduce the overall cost of the system. Finding an issue with the system early means that parts can be fixed or replaced without having to replace the entire system. Replacing the entire system T...

Having the right fire alarm system installed could not only prevent serious damage to a property, but it could also save lives. In this guide, they discuss the various fire alarm systems suited to office environments. As a business owner or office manager, the priority is the safety of the staff and visitors to the office. With the amount of electrical equipment in offices, it is essential that users have installed an adequate fire alarm system. Good Fire Alarm System Why it is Important to h...

Avon Protection has received NIOSH CBRN approval on its AvonAir™ modular powered air range. The Avon EZAir, MP-PAPR, and CS-PAPR usher in a new era of multipurpose and adaptable respiratory protection. The single filter Avon EZAir is the smallest and lightest CBRN-powered respirator available with the cost of ownership per use at nearly half that of PAPRs. The low-profile MP-PAPR provides supreme user comfort through its unique flexible construction and hydration integration capability....

Many fire departments across the United States conduct home safety surveys and have smoke alarm installation programs. Some departments, however, remain concerned about their possible liability if a fire leading to property loss, injury or death occurs after they install smoke alarms. Recent research from The Network for Public Health Law found no cases in which the courts — at any level — held nonprofit organizations, volunteer organizations, local governments, or fire departments...

AirSense ModuLaser is a scalable aspirating smoke detection solution, featuring a flexible modular design, easy installation, and configuration, with standalone or networked options featuring backwards compatibility. It is CPR approved to EN54-20, with LPCB marking. The V1.4 firmware release brings a whole range of new features to the AirSense ModuLaser product range, while being backwards compatible to products already installed in the field. It provides an extremely effective solution in appl...

Just after 9:00 am this morning, CFS crews were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Pebbly Range Road, Tungkillo. On arrival, crews found black smoke issuing from the house, which was predominantly made of wood. They worked quickly to contain the fire to half of the structure, however, the other half suffered extensive smoke damage. Four CFS trucks, along with a Bulk Water Carrier, were supported on scene by SAPOL and SA Ambulance. There are no reported injuries, and the sole occupan...

South Yorkshire’s police and fire services are urging people to be fire-safe and 999-wise around Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. This comes after the county’s firefighters saw an increase in call-outs on Bonfire Night last year, compared to previous ‘Dark Night’ periods. Crews were called to 96 incidents on Friday 5 November last year, compared to 80 on the same date in 2020–an increase of 20 percent. Many of these callouts involved bonfires that...

Fire hoods are an essential piece of a firefighter's PPE ensemble. They were originally built solely for heat and flame protection, but they have evolved to do much more. With so many options on the market, it's hard to be able to choose the best one. Which features are most important to you and your department? How does one hood differ from the other? Here we'll cover the 4 things to consider when shopping for fire hoods. Providing thermal protection Thermal Protection - If the main conce...

As the cost of living crisis worsens across the country, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is warning there could be a sharp increase in accidental fires in the home. NFCC is concerned that the UK could see an increase in fire-related serious injuries – and potentially fatalities – as people try to find alternative ways to stay warm, light their homes, and reduce energy as bills soar. Keeping communities safe And to combat this, NFCC is launching its new national campaign, &...

Global coatings manufacturer - Hempel announces that its Hempafire Pro 400 passive fire protection coating has been certified according to the EN13381-8 standard and granted the CE mark, complementing the already existing BS-476 and ApplusFire certifications. Hempafire Pro 400 maintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a cellulosic fire for up to 120 minutes and brings users a number of efficiency benefits. Passive fire protection (PFP) coatings insulate steel against high hea...

The first women’s Firesports UK and English Fire Service Football tournament took place recently in Manchester. A team from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) entered and were thrilled to reach the finals. However, they were just beaten in the last match by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who have agreed to host the next games. Firefighter - Alice Coggan took part in the match and said it was a fantastic event, with teams joining in from as far away as West Sussex and Co...

General Enterprise Ventures, Inc., GEVI Subsidiary, Mighty Fire Breaker LLC featuring its MFB-31-CitroTech is proud to be the first and only Wildfire Fighting Chemistry product in the U.S. to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and receive the designation in their "Safer Choice Program". EPA Clean Water Act Mighty Fire Breaker recently completed laboratory testing for its firefighting chemistry, MFB-31-CitroTech with the U.S. (EPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Green-Gua...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it has secured a contract with the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department in Arizona to place a Pierce® Volterra™ zero-emissions pumper with an Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain into service with the department’s busiest station, Station No. 2. Gilbert Fire and Rescue’s Volterra electric pumper will be the third placement for Pierce, with others including the City of Madison, Wisconsin Fire Depart...