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Eunomia has convened a consortium to explore the costs of, and potential measures to prevent, fires which are being started by Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries in waste. Fires in waste electronics are estimated to be growing: the incidence of fires in waste company Veolia’s refuse trucks are up 37.5% since 2017, and these are thought to have been caused by Li-ion batteries. Major cause of waste fires Li-ion batteries are found in a variety of consumer IT and electronics products and are o...

A rogue landlord who left residents living in a dangerous and illegal hostel in Swanley has been handed two suspended custodial sentences, 300 hours unpaid work, and must pay £8,000 costs. After three years of serving prohibition notices and bringing the case through the courts, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) together with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has brought Mustafa Kemal Mustafa, of Briar Lane, West Wickham Bromley, to justice. fire service notices Mustafa was sente...

MSA Safety Incorporated, the global front-runner in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Nish Vartanian, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer will participate in a webcasted conference call sponsored by Stifel on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), makers of the Rhodium Incident Management Suite, have partnered with Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), developers of the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters most, to incorporate integration of the Rave Panic Button app into Rhodium Incident Management suite of solutions. Rave Panic Button app The Rave Panic Button app provides instant communications and situational awareness for emergencies to 9-1-1, on-...

Six fire stations across South Yorkshire are recruiting for on-call firefighters, with anyone interested urged to act quickly before the current recruitment window closes. Recruits are needed at Penistone, Stocksbridge, Askern, Rossington, Birley, and Dearne to help crews there respond to emergency calls and carry out important prevention work. Register for recruitment Anyone interested is urged to register their interest on the service’s website. Information about the next steps will t...

South Yorkshire’s fire service will present its latest plans for keeping local people safe next week including proposals for how quickly it should respond to different types of emergencies. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service says it will still aim to attend every single 999 call as quickly as it possibly can, but that having a set of published response times will make it more accountable to local people, help it to improve its service, and bring them in line with most other service...

Following provisions of the so-called “Tunnel Decree” in force in Italy, in April 2021 all the trains running on the Italian railway network must be equipped with fire detection and fire fighting system fully compliant with the technical regulations governing the “Italy specific case “of the European TSI currently in force. SILFI-GUARD© system SNCF has planned to upgrade its high-speed trains to ensure compliance with the new regulations Given this deadline, all r...

No matter where it is, the old “snorkel” style fire engine is always a big attraction. The U.S. truck drove numerous missions for the New Lenox Fire Protection District, southwest of Chicago, for 45 years. In 2016, former HAIX® CEO, Ewald Haimerl, purchased the New Lenox Snorkel and it had quite the journey from the U.S. to Germany. First, the New Lenox Snorkel traveled 1200 miles from Illinois to the Port of Charleston, South Carolina. Due to its size and low gas mile...

Erickson Inc. and Bell Textron Inc. have announced the signed agreements to initiate the transfer of type certificates for the model 214ST and B/B1 helicopters to Erickson Incorporated. The transfer will be processed through the FAA and is expected to be completed near the end of the year. The agreements replace the previous license and product support agreement signed between the companies in 2015. As one of the largest operators of 214STs, Erickson is poised to take the next step in supportin...

Many people are ready to head back to work. They’re getting back in the office following some extended time of remote working due to COVID-19. The Government has also advised that businesses start to head back to work if they are unable to work from home. However, certain procedures must be in place in order to keep staff, clients and customers completely safe. It can be a daunting thought, trying to take everything into consideration and assessing risks can often feel like navigating a m...

Due to the pandemic, the organizers of the FeuerTrutz trade fair have moved the renowned industry meeting for topics related to fire protection to the digital space. The WAGNER Group is taking part and will be in digital contact with its customers, partners and interested parties on September 30 and October 1, 2020. WAGNER at FeuerTrutz 2020 Participant profiles enable an interactive exchange between the trade audience and exhibitors During the two days of FeuerTrutz 2020 event, the fir...

New aerial ladders that are more responsive to drive, faster to set up and with greater rescue capabilities are soon to hit the streets of London as the Brigade continues to improve its ability to deal with high rise incidents. Twelve new 32 meter appliances known as turntable ladders are part of the aerial replacement project and have many improvements on the existing fleet, the biggest being that the ladder articulates, allowing for greater maneuverability. The articulating top section means...

Retention has long been a challenge for many volunteer and combination fire and EMS departments, yet little research has been done on the subject. volunteer fire service retention Thanks to support from a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has conducted a study to identify institutional drivers that cause volunteers to leave, the differing perceptions between leadership, current volunteers and former volunteers and what c...

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has published new guidance regarding “the end of recognition of the CE mark in GB and affix the UK marking using a UK-recognized ‘approved body’ by 1 January 2022.” Impact of BAFE Schemes  The guidance states “Businesses are being encouraged now to be ready for the full implementation of the new UK regime, as soon as possible after 1 January 2021. Businesses will be able to use the UK mark from 1 Ja...

Chief Robert Valentine is pleased to announce that the Groveland Fire Department was awarded a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to hire two full-time firefighters, who will be the first full-time members in the department’s history. Groveland Fire, which has historically been a call department, received a FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $464,490 to cover the salaries and benefits of two new full-time firefighters. Fund...

With a large joint stand, the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection eV (vfdb) will contribute to the international transfer of technology and know-how at Australia's largest trade fair for rescue and security. At the same time, the event, the AFAC - powered by INTERSCHUTZ in Perth, is intended to provide insight into the effectiveness of security defense in Germany. Fair participation The vfdb is looking for innovative companies and institutions that would like to present th...

BAFE and FireQual Ltd are pleased to announce that they have appointed Nic Preston as the FireQual Qualifications Manager from 1st September 2020. Nic Preston Nic Preston has over 14 years of experience in the training and development sector with a proven ability in quality assurance demonstrated in several roles influencing training environments within the UK. His most recent roles have been developing and implementing growth strategies as Chief Executive of SFEDI Awards, the Awarding Organi...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer in Defense, Fire & Emergency, Hazardous Waste Management Vehicles, and other related industries is presented the Northeast Wisconsin Service Award by Congressman Mike Gallagher. Marion is recognized for the essential work executed amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. recognizing the unsung heroes  "While much of the country was shut down to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, brave men and women across Northeast Wisconsin worked hard to keep our state m...

The award is given to both a number of companies and public services that are able to show their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. KFRS has been awarded a bronze and silver award in the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERG) in previous years, but this is the first time the service has been awarded the gold recognition. To win an award, organizations must demonstrate that they provide additional paid leave for reservists and have other supportive HR policies in place for veter...

BAFE FireQual Ltd are pleased to announce that they have appointed Nic Preston as the FireQual Qualifications Manager from 1st September 2020. Nic has over 14 years of experience in the training and development sector with a proven ability in quality assurance demonstrated in several roles influencing training environments within the UK. His most recent roles have been developing and implementing growth strategies as Chief Executive of SFEDI Awards, the Awarding Organization for enterprise deve...

The British Standard (BS) 6164:2019 came into effect on 31 October 2019. This British Standard is a full revision of the now-superseded BS 6164:2011 with regards to health and safety in tunneling in the construction industry. Clause 13 of BS 6164:2019 Clause 13 of BS 6164:2019 contains guidance and recommendations regarding fire protection of plants and equipment used in tunneling. It refers to the protection of both mobile and static equipment, including specialized tunnel pla...

Since July 11th, the department has been training every day with one goal in mind. Whether it was in rain or 95-degree heat, Company 11’s officers, “probies”, and firefighters were out stretching hose-lines, throwing ladders, and practicing rescues for multiple hours a day, every day. The prospective firefighter’s hard work paid off this past weekend on August 29th and 30th at the company-wide live-burns. Each prospective firefighter worked to showcase their skills and p...

Predicting when a fire will happen is a difficult and complex task. Emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning tools could help predict the path and severity of fires maybe even the occurrence. But before these technologies emerge, can the statistics on house fires in the US and UK help us understand when most fires happen? UK Fire Statistics The good news is that, on the whole, fires in the UK are in decline. This is due to continuous improvement in fire safety education and buildi...

The British Standard (BS) 6164:2019 came into effect on 31 October 2019. This British Standard is a full revision of the now-superseded BS 6164:2011 with regards to health and safety in tunneling in the construction industry. Clause 13 of BS 6164:2019 contains guidance and recommendations regarding fire protection of plant and equipment used in tunneling. It refers to the protection of both mobile and static equipment, including specialized tunnel plant intended for underground use and surface...

As part of a continuing campaign, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Business Sprinkler Alliance, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN) have been involved in to influence the Review of BB100 Sprinklers in Schools in England. Zurich Municipal analysis of data on over 26,800 schools in England shows the average fire risk in schools is almost double when compared to that of non-residential buildings. Schools in England are nearly...

LION First Responder PPE, Inc., one of the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States, will host a grand opening of their newest TotalCare facility located at 735 Park North Blvd, Suite 114, Clarkston, GA 30021. TotalCare represents LION’s high-quality fire gear maintenance services, including PPE repair & retrofitting, advanced cleaning, decontamination, biohazard disinfection, and advanced PPE inspection. The event w...

Angloco have initiated a partnership with Hytrans Systems for their high volume pumps, which are built in the Netherlands. Their agreement is to supply and install new pumps and equipment and to support existing high volume pumps already installed all over the United Kingdom. Hytrans High Volume Pumps The National Resilience is one of the major users of Hytrans high volume pumps and they have been successfully deployed and used in the recent floods. They have already supplied Hytrans’ pu...

There are many different types of liquid smoke out on the market, but like most other products, they vary in quality. LION Group’s mission is to keep fire fighters and instructors safe and healthy during training. The company’s smoke liquid produces virtually no traces of toxins or harmful chemicals so the individual and their training team can train as hard as they want without having to worry about any health risks. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health recently...

With the B34 2.0, Rosenbauer presents the next generation of its standard aerial rescue platform. It has been revised in major parts and equipped with new, weight-optimized components. Weight could be saved with both the aerial rescue set and the rescue cage without sacrificing robustness and rigidity. A newly developed telescope ensures that the arm set can be extended further than with a B32 and that a rescue height of 34 meters can be reached with the basket attached. High-strength steels br...

Everyone is going through this strange time together and it is important, now more than ever, that everyone come together and look out for one another. It is in a fire fighter’s first nature to protect those around them and spring into action when they are needed, but who is protecting them? Is it common knowledge that it's possible to infect others with the Coronavirus without showing symptoms oneself? It's a fact. One can infect others before they even realize that they are infected. Mu...