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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...

Avon Protection has been selected as the supplier to the UK MOD for their Liquid Decontamination Containment Systems, following a MOD competitive tender for the capture, transfer, and containment of liquid waste units. liquid capture system The liquid capture system has been specifically designed and developed by Avon Engineered Fabrications (AEF) to meet the operational and environmental needs of the UK MOD to decontaminate their in-service vehicle fleet. AEF is one of Avon Protection’s...

It’s a world away from speeding head-first on a sled at 130 kilometers an hour along a twisting icy track, but rookie firefighter Emma Lincoln-Smith is eagerly embracing her latest challenge. The Winter Olympian is one of 227 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) recruits who have graduated today from the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. Surf Life Saving and surfing 36-year-old Emma grew up in Narrabeen, a long way from the snow, and originally took up track 36...

Sydney Swans AFLW star, Rebecca Privitelli, has graduated as a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), fulfilling a long-time goal to serve the community and protect the irreplaceable. The 27-year-old Center Half Forward is one of 227 new Permanent and On-Call (Retained) firefighters who have qualified to join the ranks of the 112-year-old organization, honored during a Graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. Swans Leadership Group...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has established a portable communications cell in the flood-ravaged town of Eugowra to provide telephone and internet access for devastated residents. When the flash flood struck the Central West township earlier this week, it also destroyed the local telecommunications infrastructure, preventing residents from contacting loved ones and vital government services for help. Major emergency to assist community  The communications cell was last used in a major eme...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to assist residents and businesses in the state's flood-hit Central West, with some now able to begin cleaning up as others are forced to wait for water levels to drop. FRNSW Strike Team 'Oscar' and HAZMAT specialists have been clearing rancid meat from a butcher shop in flood-ravaged Eugowra. The supplies had begun rotting as a result of floodwater inundating the town and electricity being cut-off. FRNSW flood teams FRNSW has also washed out Eugowra...

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...

Just after 1:00 pm in the afternoon, CFS were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km north-west of Mount Gambier. Fire under control 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...

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...

Estimates suggest that Class 4 moisture content according to ISO 8573-1 is acceptable in the majority of compressed air system applications, thus supporting the use of refrigeration dryer technology. However, where applications demand higher levels of moisture removal, desiccant tends to be the go-to technology. hybrid solution The long-standing problem here is the higher cost associated with desiccant dryers, which is why Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and...

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...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene in the morning.

Senior Associate Trainer for the FPA, and one of the longest-serving trainers at the company, Mike Floyd has been shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Organized by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) as part of its annual ASFP Awards, the incredible accolade is given to those individuals who have demonstrated ‘exceptional practice over a significant period.’ In particular, they will have made a lasting impact on people, organizations, or companies with a...

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a HLF 20 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Osterburg, based in Germany. Technical data of the HLF 20 vehicle: DIN: 14530-27 Wheelbase: 4,250 mm Engine power: 290 HP permissible weight: 16,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 8,600 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 2,000 liters Special features of the HLF 20 vehicle: ALPAS®...

On November 16, 2022, Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG (Ziegler) delivered a TLF 3000 firefighting vehicle to the Fire Department of Haiterbach, based in Haiterbach, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany. Technical data of the Ziegler TLF 3000 vehicle include: DIN: 14530-22 Wheelbase: 3,610 mm Engine power: 299 HP permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,500 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin / crew: Original Mercedes-Benz / 1+2 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Wat...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course - Grant Writing for the Fire & Emergency Services educates fire and emergency services personnel on how to write a successful grant narrative in an effort to secure funding for their local fire/EMS department. new NVFC course Students will also be introduced to a variety of funding opportunities, including government and private grants. Interested individuals can take this course free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. This...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) joined together to release a new operational training guide for firefighters. The new operational training guide – ‘Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready’ is designed to help fire departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community an...

Since the beginning of August, WAGNER Schweiz AG has had a new branch opened in Härkingen, Switzerland, which serves as their new headquarters. The additional branch of WAGNER Schweiz offers a more central location, in order to be able to serve their customers even better. Please update all documents with their new address: Altgraben 31, CH-4624 Härkingen The email addresses, telephone numbers and their website address remains the same.

In early 2021, UKAS saw the culmination of an important project in which they re-launched their Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values, as well as updating their strategic priorities to align with the updated strategy. Once launched, the challenge of the past year has been to live up to these values and statements, while delivering their strategic priorities. UKAS’ values contained within their ‘PRIDE’ acronym UKAS’ values are neatly contained within their ‘PRIDE&rs...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its general Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. Also, in addition a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Online Introduction to Pa...

Fire-Dex is excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family. Michelle Guthrie has been with Fire-Dex for 15 years and has been promoted several times, most recently from Warehouse Supervisor to Production Planner.   New Promotions Gear Wash has also recently promoted two associates – Debbie Roberts and Karina Suquilema. Debbie will serve as Operations Supervisor at the Atlanta location and Karina will serve as O...

A company and its former director have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 due to an insufficient fire risk assessment at a block of flats in Portsmouth. The Enforcement Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) first became aware of the inadequate fire safety checks at Forbes Court, in Hilsea, Portsmouth, in 2017. Fire risk assessment After being alerted to the issue, the property management company responsible for the three-storey block of flats r...

On 16.11.2022, Ziegler delivered an LF 10 KatS to the fire department of Malsfeld - Ostheim.  Technical data of the vehicle DIN: 14530-5 Wheelbase: 3,860 mm Engine power: 272 HP Max. permissible weight: 14,000 kg Vehicle dimensions (L×W×H): 7,300 × 2,500 × 3,300 mm Cabin/crew: Z-Cab / 1+8 Pump type: FPN 10-2000 Water tank: 1,200 l Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation.  Rearview camera. Hygiene Board PUSH.&nb...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that it has received a US$ 125,000 grant from General Motors to help increase the safety of emergency personnel, as they respond to the more than 14,000 roadway incidents that occur in the U.S.A. (United States of America) each day. This is the second year that General Motors has awarded a grant to the NVFC to positively impact the safety of responders and the general public on the roadways. NVFC receives grant from General Moto...

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...

Fire Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register implementing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act on Nov. 14, 2022 and is now seeking public comment on this Interim Final Rule. The public comment period will run from Nov. 14, 2022, through Jan. 13, 2023, and comments can be submitted at Regulations.gov. The Federal Register Notice docket number is FEMA-2022-0037. Hermit’s Peak/Canyon Fire Assistance Act The Hermit&rs...