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The new station has two bays adjoining the welfare accommodation which include a kitchen/dining space, office spaces and a gym area. The steel framed, brickwork constructed station also has some panelling and pre-finished, low maintenance windows, roof edging and other finishes. It offers a brilliant community facility, crewed by wholetime firefighters, providing emergency cover 24/7. The development program for the station began in May 2019, and culminated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony att...

The Home Office has published the latest fire prevention and protection statistics, showing a massive reduction in fire and rescue service activity during the pandemic. The number of fire safety audits carried out by fire and rescue service inspecting officers fell 30 percent on the previous year to just over 34,000. This is substantially lower than five years ago when services carried out over 54,000 audits. Fire and rescue service inspection Fire safety audit is a planned visit by a fire an...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been awarded ServiceMark accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS), following record feedback from customers and colleagues. It’s the first time a fire and rescue service has achieved this recognition, and it’s a national standard, independently recognizing an organization’s customer service excellence. ServiceMark assessment report The ServiceMark assessment report noted that, KFRS has "turned customer culture completel...

HSE is becoming the new regulator for high-risk residential buildings, as per the provisions in the draft Building Safety Bill. This is a major component of the government’s actions towards meeting Dame Judith Hackitts 53 recommendations from “Building a Safer Future”. HSE recently published the attached document introducing the principles of what they want to see in a safety case, TCOM N328. The document suggests a number of things that building owners and building safety man...

Whilst the number of burglaries may be down for the majority due to the pandemic, the real test will come over the winter months, with darker nights and homeowners starting to venture out more regularly in the run-up to the festive season. Says Jamie Allam, “The pandemic has ensured we have all stayed home more regularly, during the day and night, giving burglars much less of an opportunity to strike. But as we all slowly return to normal, whether it’s back to the office by day, sho...

Staff members from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were recognized for their outstanding contribution to safeguarding at the West Glamorgan Safeguarding Boards’ Safeguarding Recognition Awards Ceremony which took place virtually on 29th June 2021. The ceremony was an opportunity to recognize those whose contributions had provided a real and positive impact on people’s lives and to celebrate these outstanding contributions to safeguarding.  Delivering essential s...

The brand new, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Fire Station in Wakefield has officially opened in a ceremony attended by local dignitaries and fire service staff. The 2.9 million pound project, located on Brunswick Street saw the existing fire station demolished and a smaller fit for purpose and more energy-efficient replacement created with a much lower running cost. Design of the new station The new station has two bays adjoining the welfare accommodation which include a kitchen/di...

The HRU AutoFlaker is a highly efficient quick response hose layer and automated hose recovery system and only needs the truck driver to automatically retrieve hoses up to 300mm / 12" diameter. The HRU AutoFlaker retrieves and flakes the coupled hoses fully automatic most efficiently into the HoseLayer Container. No manpower is needed inside the container because the retrieval unit goes back and forth as well as left and right to flake the hose.

After 30 years of proven performance, the Dutch government has decided that the current mobile water supply systems featuring hydraulically driven submersible pumps used for long-distance water transport, need to be replaced. The systems supplied between 1988 and 1992 (also by Hytrans® Systems) and used in the event of large-scale disasters, will be replaced by "State of the art" systems, in which 4 new patents are applied. Mobile water transport systems Each participating Fire Depar...

Global HSE, a pioneer in fire engineering solutions, is one of the few companies to be named a preferred Hilti installer as part of the Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) program in the UK. Selection process Hilti undergoes a rigorous process of selecting contractors, who also need to be certified by a third party such as FIRAS or the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). This means that they work to agreed industry standards, employ trained operatives, and are subje...

The Atlanta, GA Fire Rescue Department uses GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers to dry and store their turnout gear. The addition of secure doors provides complete locking capabilities so gear can be kept safe and protected. The department added Power Bars on top of each section of lockers, which provides electrical receptacles to individual locker openings so firefighters can conveniently charge equipment.

The Frisco, TX Fire Department stores their PPE with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. The open-grid design promotes maximum air movement so gear can properly dry. The addition of Geargrid’s Furring System allows the lockers to be mounted away from the wall so they can remain in a continuous run. Apparel hooks and shelves can be adjusted in 3” increments so firefighters can customize their lockers to meet their exact storage needs.

The Rotterdam, NY Fire Department uses a variety of GearGrid’s innovative storage solutions to keep their PPE organized. The department uses our Standard Wall Mount Lockers to dry and store their turnout gear between uses. The addition of stainless steel hangers and hang bars make an ideal solution for properly drying PPE. The department also uses the 6’ Slinger Workstation as a convenient repair station with easy access to tools and equipment. GearGrid’s Mini Mobile Hose and...

The Highland Township, OH Fire Department uses GearGrid’s standard wall mount lockers to dry and organize their PPE between calls. The open grid design provides maximum air movement, which allows for a faster drying process. Each locker opening comes standard with two adjustable shelves and three heavy-duty apparel hooks. The Wall Mount Lockers are mounted above the floor for convenient, easy cleaning. In addition, the department chose to customize their lockers with a grey powd...

At the Tucson, AZ Fire Department they store their turnout gear with GearGrid’s standard wall mount and mobile lockers. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows gear to dry faster. Heavy-duty apparel hooks and shelves can be adjusted in 3” increments so firefighters can customize their lockers to meet their exact storage needs.

H2M Architects and Engineers designed this beautiful Setauket, NY Fire Station. The completed project turned out great and is a true representation of the dedication and service the firefighters provide to the community. In addition to all the incredible amenities included in the station design, firefighters can properly dry and store their PPE with GearGrid’s standard wall mount and mobile lockers. Each locker opening includes a stainless steel hang bar and hangers for quick drying betwe...

The Ventura County, CA Training Facility uses GearGrid’s 30” wide Standard Wall Mount Lockers for gear and equipment storage. Firefighters can customize their locker openings with adjustable shelves and apparel hooks that can be mounted at varying heights to meet individual storage needs. The larger locker openings allow firefighters to store more gear and equipment in one convenient location. The addition of secure doors allows for complete locking capabilities and added...

At the Boston, MA College Recreation Center they utilize wall mount equipment storage panels and shelves. The multi-functional systems allow the college to maximize space and store a variety of athletic equipment. In addition, Adjustable Wall Mount Shelves make the perfect solution that allows each shelf to be adjusted up or down to the height that meets the college’s exact storage needs. The storage possibilities are endless with these innovative GearGrid systems.

The Carrolton Fire Department in Ohio utilizes our state-of-the-art standard wall mount lockers. The multi-purpose locker system allows them to effortlessly maximize their space and store their gear efficiently. With adjustable shelves and apparel hooks, fire-fighters can customize their equipment lockers to meet their unique storage demands. The addition of stainless steel GearHangers, as well as HeavyHangers and GearGloves, allows for quick-drying in between calls while our Fire Bench is the...

The Miami-Dade, FL Fire Department keeps their turnout gear secure with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. Their secure doors provide complete locking capabilities so gear can be protected between uses. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which allows turnout gear to dry faster. In addition, the department uses the Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store the hose and other equipment at the station.

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN International Airport uses several GearGrid systems for storing their gear and equipment. The airport uses their Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store their fire extinguishers. These systems are completely modular, so they can be built to store a variety of equipment. For added customization, the airport chose to have the units powder coated red and green. Since GearGrid’s Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System is so modular, they also use...

The Indiana – Kentucky, IN Electric Corporation, chose to include GearGrid’s innovative Station Wagon at a coal fire power plant. The mobile storage solution is ideal for transporting cylinders, hose, and related equipment within the plant. They chose to customize the Station Wagon with a six-place cylinder carrier and an A-Frame with secure, attachable tool holders. Specifically, the Station Wagon is outfitted with six SCBA cylinders, two SCBA air packs, two spare Scott masks, a 10...

GearGrid is pleased to announce they will be attending the 2019 Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show June 3rd – 5th at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show provides a great opportunity for GearGrid and attendees to discuss the storage challenges athletic facilities are currently facing. Individual athletic facilities GearGrid is dedicated to listening to these challenges and working with its customers to find th...

Seattle, WA Station #32 stores their turnout gear with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount and Mobile Lockers. The station chose to include a stainless steel hangbar and hangers within each locker opening to ensure PPE properly dries between calls. The station also uses GearGrid’s Miami System to store their cylinders in one convenient location. The system offers unlimited placement flexibility for easy transportation around the station and convenient access to gear.

Portland, OR Fire and Rescue uses GearGrid’s standard wall mount lockers to dry and store their turnout gear. The systems are completely customizable so firefighters are able to organize them just the way they choose. Heavy-duty apparel hooks provide a convenient solution for hanging and drying PPE. The addition of top-side storage shelves allows the department to maximize storage space by placing gear and equipment on top of the lockers.

Saab (Saab AB) has shipped its third aft airframe section for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program for the United States Air Force. The shipment on September 10, 2021 was from Saab’s Linköping site in Sweden to Boeing, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and arrived there a few days later. The production and shipment of this aft airframe section is the latest milestone in Saab’s contribution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the T-7A Red Hawk train...

The NFCC Academic Collaboration, Evaluation and Research Group (ACER) will get to work this autumn, led by Nottingham Trent University academic Dr. Rowena Hill. ACER will review research from both the UK and across the world, keeping a watching brief on lessons learned that could apply to UK fire and rescue services. The NFCC is keen for ACER to encourage approaches from academics who share areas for potential research. NFCC set up The NFCC set up NOL that analyzed incidents to then share lea...

The coatings company - Hempel welcomed over 200 guests to the inauguration of its new Campus, which features a newly constructed office building and a state-of-the art R&D facility. Hempel Campus is unique in its architectural approach and is the international headquarters for the Hempel Group. The coatings company, Hempel A/S, opened its doors to over 200 guests for the inauguration of its new Campus. Brighter future together Hempel A/S, opened its doors to over 200 guests for the inaugu...

Christmas markets and festive light switch-ons are among the most popular annual events in the United Kingdom (UK), bringing together communities and attracting tourists from far and wide. In 2020, many Christmas markets that had been a tradition for decades could not take place, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the subsequent restrictions, thereby causing disappointment to many visitors. Importance of security at public events However, in 2021, a number of UK Christmas markets are bac...

MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are helping volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed gear through MSA’s and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Now in its tenth year, the program has provided over $1 million worth of gear to assist volunteer fire departments in need. In 2021, 13 departments will each receive four sets of turnout gear and four helmets to help enhance the safety of their firefighters. The first 500 applicants also received a one-year NV...