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Grahm Ellicot, Chief of The Fire Industry Association FIA Chief Grahan Ellicot said: "Any changes made to the present remit and structure of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) would be a mistake."The government should not include the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its public sector cuts as it helps to prevent fires and arson attacks, it has been suggested. A leaked document from the Cabinet Office, which was picked up by the BBC's Politics Show, revealed that the future...

NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg has praised Cap wiz which would connect emergency responders with senators Cap Wiz will deliver the e-mails to the appropriate elected officials and generate reports on which offices receive e-mails. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently subscribed to Cap Wiz, a grassroots advocacy outreach tool that will allow us to enhance our ability to influence members of Congress, primarily by making it easier for our members and suppor...

Emergency Service Response - TheNLPG has got you covered! Recent press states that, the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates, should be a thing of the past as first responders make great use of NLPG. Recent press reports that the information used by emergency services does not include new housing estates should soon be a thing of the past as Police forces and Fire and Rescue Services make greater use of the National Land and Property Gaz...

Satya Kommanpalli's vast experince will benefit Sepura in scaling success Sepura's Country Manager for India, Satya Kommanapalli's experience will be a big support for Sepura functioning in India. Sepura is pleased to announce the appointment of Satya Kommanapalli as its new Country Manager for India. Satya has worked extensively in the Professional Mobile Radio industry in India since 1985 and brings valuable experience to customers migrating from analogue to digital PMR te...

FLAME-SIM also offers training mobility with the FLAME-SIM Rugged Mobile Center September proved to be FLAME-SIM’s most successful month yet. September proved to be FLAME-SIM’s most successful month yet! The cutting edge training simulation software was purchased by numerous fire departments, technical/community colleges and military bases; those that purchased are from a variety of different states including North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Montana. In addition...

National Volunteer Fire Council boardfall meeting at Bloomington, MN NVFC Board meeting focused on issues relating to legislation, health, and safety and membership among others. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) board of directors met in Bloomington, MN, on September 22-25. The board focused on issues relating to legislation, health and safety, and membership, among others. In addition, the EMS/Rescue Section held its inaugural meeting.Representatives from 43 state...

Increased retirement age and pension proposals are not being accepted by the fire service professionals Firefighting is a very physical profession. To suggest increasing retirement ages, is an ill thought out idea which is not in the public interest. Firefighters are appalled to learn of the Hutton proposals on pensions, which suggest cuts in their pension provision, increasing their retirement age and upping their pension contributions. Firefighters already pay up to11...

The area which is exposed to natural gas in home and other places should be vacated immediately for safety Equitable Gas Company reminds that remaining fire safe should be the priority of people while dealing with fires at home. With cooler autumn weather upon us, Equitable Gas customers are starting to use their home heating equipment for the first time this heating season. Equitable Gas reminds its customers to remain safe by following a number of safety tips now and throug...

National Electrical Code® is among the most important tools for electrical professionals Updated Suite of reference guides for Electrical Industry Professionals complementing the NEC® 2011 by NFPA is now available from Delmar, Cenage Learning. Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, today announced they are again distributing the National Electrical Code®, now in...

Disaster relief grants for Illinois severe storms and flooding are free from taxes Grants are also not counted as income in determining eligibility for any income benefit programs funded by the U.S. government. Recipients of state and federal disaster assistance grants will not have to pay taxes on those funds. Disaster relief payments provided to survivors of the Illinois severe storms and flooding are not subject to income tax, self-employment tax, or employment taxes such...

Full-scale demonstration Hytrans Fire System mobile pump deployment system will take place in Berkeley The latest Dutch rapid-deploy technology for flood and Firefighting Pumps is set for demo at Berkeley shoreline, October 21, 2010. A demonstration of the first United States delivery of a complete Hytrans Fire System mobile pump and hose deployment system will take place in Berkeley, California on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Berkeley Marina. Based on its...

Gazetter Management Software and GIS will enhance and boost the working of fire and rescue services world over  GGP Response is a powerful address based intelligence solution specifically designed to meet the needs of emergency service organisations. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has procured award winning Gazetteer Management Software and Geographic Information System (GIS) from GGP Systems. Designed to provide easy access to centralised address data, integra...

FBU has condemned the government’s cuts agenda The Fire Brigades Union has condemned the government’s cuts agenda in its submission to the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review – and challenged Chief Fire Officers to speak out for investment to keep the public safe. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, calls on Chief Fire Officers to join the Union in opposing Coalition government plans to slash between 25 and 40 per cent from public service budgets. Inst...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides five simple tips to protect your family from fire Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers Tips on What Families Can Do Today In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first line of defense against potential fire-related injuries. In recognition of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3–9, 2010)...

Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond has welcomed additional savings due to good safety record and management Shropshire has one of the smallest and most poorly funded fire and rescue services, despite this it has come out as one of the best performing brigades in the UK. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed. The cost of pu...

The aerial view of one of the most harsh terrains, the Conocophillips site in  Kuparuk, Alaska The unit features proprietary TAK-4 independent front suspension and an airbag rear suspension for enhanced vehicle control and ride quality on the rugged roads. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order from ConocoPhillips Alaska for an industrial aerial platform vehicle built on an Arrow XT chassis. In May 2011, the firefighting ve...

Eric Pickles, Minister for Communities and Local Goverment and Clive Betts,Chair of Communities Select Committee Fire Brigades Union has challenged Tory ministers to deliver on their promises to scrap FiReControl, now that they are in power. Tory ministers in the Coalition government were challenged to call time on the flawed and costly plan to regionalise fire control in England. Since the last General Election the botched and wasteful FiReControl project has cost the tax...

Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money Firefighters may no longer attend automatic fire alarms in a bid to save money, according to a report in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard.The proposals could mean firefighters only go to premises when they are sure the fire alarm is for real, but the idea has been slammed by some saying it would put lives at risk. It will be put to councillors this week as part of a set of moves aimed at saving &...

Xtralis is the global provider of solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats The company has extended its market leading VESDA air sampling smoke detection system.The company offers safety and security products which are high in quality and performance. Xtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for early threat detection, has launched the next generation of ADPRO multi-site security solutions: ADPRO V3100 Hybrid Video and Audio Transm...

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate participated in Business Roundtable's Podcast series New Podcast series part of FEMA's expanded outreach with private sector As part of its ongoing partnership with businesses and private sector organizations around this country, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate recently participated in the Business Roundtable's first ever podcast series focused specifically on how the private sector can help strengthen the nation's disaster resilience. In the i...

Flood survivors can get support through Helpline if recovery centers are closed Helpline is an important resource for all registrants and can provide many services. Survivors of the summer floods who have registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have easy access to a toll-free Helpline that can answer many of their questions. To access the Helpline, call the registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362); select language, enter a ZIP code, and then se...

Gregory B. Cade would catapult NFPA to new heights and zenith of success Gregory B. Cade began his career as a firefighter in Prince George's County Fire Department. James M. Shannon, president of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced the appointment of Gregory B. Cade as Division Director of Government Affairs. He will oversee NFPA's Washington office. "Greg brings more than 40 years experience from a line firefighter to United States Fire Administrator...

It is always better to be prepared to face any kind of disaster rather than suffering the pain FEMA reminds citizens that emergency preparedness is important throughout the year for life's safety.As the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) comes to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to remind citizens of the importance of emergency preparedness throughout the year. NPM, sponsored by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, is held each Se...

The winning team: Simon Wall,Dave Gledson,Steve Bake,  Keith Ward, Richard Nicholson and Darren Kitchen North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates the success of its Road Accident Extrication team after the achievement of top honour in the UK Road Accident Rescue Challenge. North Yorkshire and Rescue Service is celebrating the success of its Road Accident Extrication team who achieved top honours in the UK Road Accident Rescue Challenge held in Southampton ov...

Saint-Gobain has joined forces with a French company for distribution of ONESuit Pro in France ONESuit Pro chemical-protective suit's advanced fabric is engineered for safety and increased mobility. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first emergency responders, ag...

Ken McElhattan, the new Chairman of National Safety Council, will boost the working and output of the company Kent McElhattan is committed and passionate about the mission of the council. Kent McElhattan, chairman and co-founder of Industrial Scientific Corp., has been elected chairman of the board of the nonprofit National Safety Council, the company said in a statement. McElhattan has been a member of the board since 2007. The council was chartered by Congress in 1913 and...

Left to right, Firefighting brothers Craig and Glenn Willis with their sons Adams and (below) Connor There exists a family having all the brothers as firefighters in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A family firefighting tradition continued at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service with the “passing out” of new recruits from Shrewsbury and north Shropshire. Among the latest batch of new firefighters were 20-year-old cousins Adam and Connor Willis, wh...

Heavy rains have led to false fire alarms and unwanted work for the firefighters which has become a nuisance for most of them False fire alarms are not only a nuisance to those affected, but also waste resources. Heavy rain across the country left the capital's fire and rescue services stretched to the limit over the weekend as firefighters responded to flooding incidents in residential and business premises. Crews were also forced to respond to several false fire alarms as a...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

Graham Newman, BFC President The British Fire Consortium (BFC) has announced its plans to exhibit at the UK’s premier Fire industry exhibition and seminar Firex North 2010. The event represents an important component in the BFC’s drive to grow its membership over the next 48 months to make it Britain’s premier trade association representing the interests of fire industry professionals and their end-users. The recruitment drive comes at a crucial period for...