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Without progressive digitalization and networking, an efficient fire department and a modern rescue service will no longer be conceivable in the future.  Several speakers pointed this out on the second day of the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Ulm. Only the use of digital possibilities helps rescuers in all areas to keep up with the requirements, according to the conclusion. challenges The challenges continue to increase. As one...

Fike president and CEO Brad Batz announced Abby Rolen and Wyatt Malott as recipients of the 2019 Jeff Wilson Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 each. A recent graduate of Lee’s Summit North High School, Abby was a member of National Honors Society, German National Honors Society, German club, scholar team, marching band, symphonic band, symphony orchestra and was an IB Diploma Candidate. She is the daughter of David Rolen, a senior electrical engineer at Fike. Abby will use her scholarsh...

KME Fire Apparatus, globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is proud to introduce the new PRO Series 79’ Ladder to its AerialCat products line. The PRO Series was built as a multi-purpose response with ergonomically designed manual controls, increased pump operator safety features and ultimate equipment carrying capacity. PRO 79’ AerialCat Ladder benefits: Ergonomically engineered manual control panel –with vertical swing and push-pull handles to reduce complexity...

Anheuser-Busch will deliver approximately 300,000 cans of emergency drinking water to 26 of the country’s volunteer fire departments, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to provide critical hydration to first responders in advance of wildfire season. Anheuser-Busch announced the expansion of its 30-year-old emergency drinking water program in April, and has committed to donating one million cans of clean drinking water in support of volunteer fire departments i...

As an owner of commercial property - an employer, landlord, or occupant of a non-residential building - the user must understand the responsibilities and duties of the people and building under supervision. This includes ensuring that the building meets the Fire Safety Standards. The building owner/manager is obliged to make sure that the establishment has sufficient Fire Safety Products and Equipment installed. Installation of this equipment is only a portion of guaranteeing that the...

An essential part of the fire sprinkler system's water supply is the fire pump. It can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is connected to the public underground water supply piping or a static water source such as tanks, reservoirs, or lakes. The pump sets provide a higher pressure of water flow for the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. The fire pump activates when the pressure in the fire sprinkler system drops below the baseline. This is triggered when one or...

Protecting the family, home, and business is always the first priority, especially in areas prone to wildfires. The household or establishment must always be prepared and protected for untoward circumstances. One way of being prepared is to have a plan intended for an emergency, as well as organizing and maintaining the property and ensuring that there is adequate water storage on site. Fire suppression systems Fire water storage tanks supply a dedicated source of water set to support automat...

A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply that provides adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system where fire sprinkler heads are connected. Fire sprinklers were first notable in factories and large commercial buildings, but now, systems for homes and small buildings are now available at an economical price. Over 96% of fires were controlled in buildings completely installed with fire sprinkler systems. Installing fire sprinklers is a good investment in prot...

Hydrants are valves that deliver a large amount of water. There are different types of hydrants for different purposes. But the most common and visible of all are the fire hydrants. A fire hydrant connects the firefighters into a water supply. It is an important component of active fire protection. Fire hydrants commonly consist of two pieces, one above and another below ground. What is above ground is the head part. This has the control valve nut and hose ports. While the barrel, the valve and...

In a building or establishment, not everyone is familiar with where the nearest exits are located or how to identify an exit during an emergency. Occupants especially guests will need someone to guide them and take charge of the situation. When an emergency occurs, the occupants must act rationally and fast. An evacuation diagram will guide them to where they currently are as well as the location of the nearest exit. points to consider There are key points that should be taken into account wh...

To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees and occupants of a building, home, and business owners should identify hazards, assess risks, and have written risk assessments. A fire safety risk assessment should be regularly conducted with the help of a professional. A fire safety risk assessment must include Fire Prevention, Fire Detection and Warning, and an Emergency Escape and Fire Fighting Plan. Emergency procedures Emergency procedures must be practiced to ensure safe evacuatio...

Fire Hose Reels are situated at critical locations in buildings to provide accessible and controlled water supply for extinguishing fires. The Fire Hose reel system includes the pump, pipes, water supply, and hose reels tactically located in a building to ensure appropriate coverage of water to fight fire. They help fight a potential fire risk, especially when occupants are trapped and cannot easily escape to an emergency exit. They may be connected to the main water supply or the fire water st...

The safety of the building occupants and the protection of adjacent property are significant requirements of building regulations in the event of fire. As a building owner or manager, users are obligated to ensure the safety of the occupants of the building in case of fire or other emergency. There are building limits that greatly affect the safety of the property and its occupants. These limits should be strictly adhered to protect the occupants and the property, as well as prevent untoward in...

The capability of the building occupiers to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergencies to a safe place is a significant factor of emergency and fire safety. In a more complex building, trained staff must be appointed to assist other occupants, such as those that are not familiar with the building, disabled persons, etc. The structural means which a safe Evacuation Route is provided for the people to traverse from any location in the building to a muster point without assistance from t...

Under the motto - 'Climate, society, technology - everything is changing?' - the 66th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) began on Monday in the Ulm Donauhalle.  lively network Around 650 experts from fire departments, rescue services, and disaster control as well as from scientific institutions, engineering offices, industry, and authorities take part in the three-day event. The congress aims to convey the current state of science tech...

Spectators, players, and property at India’s Mohali International Cricket Stadium are being protected by a highly-sophisticated Taktis panel from Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems. The Taktis 8 loop addressable fire panel, installed by Firehut Commercial Equipment Pvt Ltd, was chosen by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to replace a faulty system, and to provide a reliable and user-friendly control panel. 700 detectors and devices The Mohali International Cri...

The national Fire Kills Campaign’s Boat Fire Safety Week is from 27th May to 2nd June. During the week North Yorkshire firefighters will be taking the message to boaters – It’s time for all boats to have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire crews will be visiting boat owners and handing out leaflets and advice to help crew members know the risks and how to protect themselves. Timed for the start of the boating season, the heart of the message is that all boat crew m...

The smoke alarms in homes might be both ridiculously sensitive and ridiculously loud. They might go off even when there's no smoke, and users scramble up on top of a chair to reset them, because a pot of boiling water is producing steam. So how do these things work? Ones there is an ionization chamber with two plates and a source of ionizing radiation. The alarm's battery sends a voltage to the plates, charging one positive and one negative. The radiation supply, few amounts of an isotope calle...

Fire is actually among the most deadly events possible; anywhere in the world, a fire occurs every minute of each day. While fire is very useful in some instances, it could be our most severe enemy when it is uncontrolled and allowed to continue through a building. Fire is, of course, harmful and destructive, the smoke from a fire creates a toxic, risky atmosphere. Every year, the quick detection of a fire and its control can save millions of dollars in property loss, several thousand lives, an...

Firefighters have issued a safety plea to people with braziers, chimineas or fire pits when using them this summer; ‘never leave them unattended’. The warning comes as the warmer months are now here and with a growing trend of people spending the evenings outside in the garden sitting around a fire pit or brazier. Despite their atmospheric and social benefits, they also come with serious risks. One Kent family knows only too well after experiencing the consequences of leaving theirs...

With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products for your fire safety strategy. That’s what Fire Solutions, organized by Halma, seeks to remedy. This brand-new approach to exhibiting sees six suppliers of innovative fire safety technology from the same commercial family hosted at a single stand – the largest in the event’s 46-...

To help meet the requirements of the updated BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Marshall-Tufflex has extended its range of Firefly fire clips. In the event of a fire the clips are designed to prevent cables falling and creating a hazard – providing a safer evacuation and allowing easy access for fire service crews. Firefly fireclips The Firefly range now includes clips suitable for use on Marshall-Tufflex Maxi, Mono, Twin165, Twin Plus, Sterling Profile, Sterling Curve and Odyssey trunking...

Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Industries and global manufacturer of fire, patrol, and rescue craft, has names MilPro Marine as its newest U.S. dealership. MilPro will represent Lake Assault Boats in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Water rescue and equipment major “We are very excited to add Bill Lamphiere and his team at MilPro Marine as our newest dealership, covering a number of important states in our...

Happy National EMS Week. It is a time that GEFD likes to thank members for all that they do. In honor of the providers, here are a few suggestions for how members can get involved this week: Volunteer: GEFD is always accepting applications to join the team. There are opportunities to volunteer as an EMT, firefighter/EMT, or administrative member. GEFD will definitely find a spot in the EMS and fire family.  Donate: GEFD is always very grateful for donations to help maintain the fire st...

Large-scale installations have never been easier and more price efficient with Mircom’s new TX3 Access Control Kits. In 2018, Mircom’s two, four, six and eight door Access Controllers received their UL approval. With the overwhelming success of these panels, Mircom has produced four, six, and eight-door Access Control Kits. The four, six, and eight door Access Control Kits were designed to make large-scale installations easier while minimizing the cost. Simply power the panel and co...

Oliver Holmes, Sr. once said, “It is the province of knowledge to speak and the privilege of wisdom to listen.” Each year, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) conducts the National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner program to provide opportunities for fire service leaders across the nation to both speak and listen. And, it was for this reason that the theme selected is ‘Exchanging Knowledge to Advance Our Mission’. There is much to learn about...

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have joined the growing list of Services benefitting from the adoption of Magirus Turntable Ladder (TTL) appliances – only available in the UK and Ireland from Emergency One (E-1). Importantly, they become the first in the UK to introduce the World’s Tallest Articulating Turntable Ladder appliances to their fleet – the ground-breaking Magirus M42 L-AS. The E-1 Magirus M...

This February saw the launch of Emergency One (UK) Limited’s (E1) flagship new appliance, the E1 Scorpion™ The event, hosted by E1 and sister company, Clan Tools and Plant Limited, at their state-of-the-art specialist appliance manufacturing plant in Scotland, welcomed attendees from Fire and Rescue Services throughout the UK, as well as many from the airport and industrial FRS. E1 has been at the forefront of specialist vehicle design and manufacture in the UK for 30 years, and th...

The event, hosted by E1 and sister company, Clan Tools and Plant Limited, at their state-of-the-art specialist appliance manufacturing plant in Scotland, welcomed attendees from Fire and Rescue Services throughout the UK, as well as many from airport and industrial FRS. E1 have been at the forefront of specialist vehicle design and manufacture in the UK for 30 years, and they are now the largest such company based in the UK. Many of their developments have become widely adopted and recognized a...

Geofire's next Salamander training session is on 6th June 2019. This session is ideal for fire system engineers and fire technology installers who would like the opportunity to join the team to sell and install a radio-activated fire door system.  A new sales incentive begins in June and is available to all new and existing Salamander installers so get in touch to join the new Salamander Incentive Scheme. What is Salamander? The Salamander conforms to the highest fire safety standard in...