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  The firefighters arrived seemingly within seconds, and quickly got to work fighting the fire Wine bar owner praises firefighters for successfully tackling the blaze in his historical property Richard Davies, who owns Rumours Wine Bar, in The Square Birchington, discovered the fire on Friday evening (November 6) and immediately dialled 999. He said: "I was extremely pleased with the response of the firefighters - they arrived in what seemed seconds of me cal...

 Flood damage in Cedar Rapids, summer 2008. Photography bySusie Shapira/FEMA The team of inspectors found that the Cedar Rapids fire station has suffered so much flood damage that it would be easier to replace than to repair. The State of Iowa and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the City of Cedar Rapids will have the option to replace the Central Fire Station. The Central Fire Station was damaged during the historical flooding in...

KFRS advise comes after a spate of road traffic collisions in October across Kent  A series of crashes has prompted Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) to urge drivers and passengers to take care while driving. The message follows a dramatic rise in the number of road traffic collisions (RTCs) attended by firefighters across Kent. In October fire crews were sent to 112 incidents, compared with 76 in September - a rise of 47.4 per cent, resulting in three death...

116 Georgia cities, counties and other public organisations have applied to GEMA for public assistance In just over six weeks, more than $82 million have been channelled to survivors of the Georgia floods to help them on their way towards recovery. "While much has been done to help thousands of people, there are still those who have not registered for help," said Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English.  People and businesses in 17...

A+A saw 55,800 visitors in attendence, a new record in its history A+A 2009 finished with record 55,800 visitors attending Over the four days of which closed on November 6, 55,800 visitors (2007: 55,200) attended - a new record in the history of the event. Growing attendance was registered particularly from non-European countries such as those in South America. Almost one in four visitors were from abroad to view the 1,541 exhibitors from 62 nations. M...

EPA workers locating hazardous material moved by Ike in Texas The funds will go toward developing an all-hazard multi-jurisdictional mitigation plan The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $437,325 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to Cook County, Ill., for the development of an all-hazard multi-jurisdictional mitigation plan. This plan will identify and propose ways to reduce the risks of na...

USFA launched an effort to encourage everyone to install and maintain home smoke alarms and sprinklers The nationwide ‘Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign' will emphasise how important smoke alarms are to the saving of lives. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has launched an effort to encourage everyone to install and maintain home smoke alarms and, if possible, sprinklers. More than 3,000 people die in home fires each year, and the majority of them have...

There was flash fire at the same refinery in January,  when a flammable vapour cloud ignited A six-member team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of today's explosion and fire at the Silver Eagle Refinery in Woods Cross, Utah. According to local officials, the explosion in the diesel hydrotreater unit caused damage to homes in the surrounding area and was felt several miles away from the facility. The CSB is investigating a January 2009...

  Chief Fire Officer attempts world record - to go where no man has ever been before! The expedition's goal is to reach the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility, at the Arctic Pole.Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset, Lee Howell is planning a trip of a different kind. He is raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity by embarking on a daring expedition to one of the most inaccessible places on earth, the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility - the Arctic Pole! Th...

Finalists from the competition pose with trainers from London Fire Brigade’s LIFE team Teenagers were all graduates of Brigade's local intervention programme Young Londoners who demonstrated their firefighting skills, fitness and commitment in a London Fire Brigade competition have had their achievements recognised. The ten youngsters who competed in the ‘London Life Challenge' received special awards from London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson at a presentation...

Ichor Systems, Inc. has acquired the operating assets of the systems integration business of Celerity, Inc AIP announced that its newly formed company Ichor Systems, Inc has acquired the operating assets of the systems integration business of Celerity, Inc. American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. ("AIP") announced that its newly formed company Ichor Systems, Inc. (“Ichor” or the “Company”) has acquired the operating assets of the systems int...

  Surrey Fire Services has gone live with FDM Software's eLink FDM eLink allows fire departments and the BCAS to work together seamlessly resulting in a higher standard of public safety.On October 1st, 2009, Surrey Fire Services went live with FDM Software's eLink, software that links BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) to FDM Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), used by the majority of Fire Dispatch Communication Centers in British Columbia. When someone calls 911 in BC, the call ge...

GGP Systems has launched a route planner designed to maximise the number of building inspections New route planner developed with UK fire and rescue services GGP Systems has launched an innovative route planner for UK fire and rescue services. Designed to reduce travelling times and costs and maximise the number of building inspections made by fire safety inspectors, GGP Routing utilises the most up to date street maps to ensure optimal routing taking into account a range o...

Streamlight has appointed Mike Dineen has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing New appointee has "tremendous expertise" in markets including public safety Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional and consumer applications, today announced the appointment of Michael F. Dineen to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Dineen will be responsible for overall sales managemen...

Sepura supplies the Portuguese government with TETRA radios Lord Davies formally congratulates Sepura on contract On Friday 16th October the UK Minister for Trade, Investment and Business, Lord Davies of Abersoch, visited Sepura to congratulate the Cambridge-based company on securing a framework contract for the supply of digital TETRA radios to the Portuguese Ministry of Internal Affairs - the Ministério da Administração Interna (MAI). The radios...

HAZUS 2010 will be held in Indianapolis Next year's conference will be held in Indianapolis The 4th annual HAZUS conference will be held August 23-25, 2010 in Indianapolia, Indiana.  The HAZUS conference provides a unique opportunity for users of all levels in a wide variety of professions, including all public safety operatives, to share expertise and experience in the development and use of HAZUS-MH. Those who should attend include: First responders Local...

Registration for FDIC 2010 is now open Imagine the impact ON YOU Join us for FDIC 2010 - the fire service's premier event and largest annual gathering of fire professionals in North America. We have put together another thorough and challenging training program. H.O.T. evolutions and pre-conference workshop schedules have been revamped for more convenient scheduling and to give you the opportunity to get the most out of your training experience. Below are just a few of the...

The Road Rescue manufacturing facility in South Carolina Investments in facilities and equipment will increase productivity In a move to strengthen its operations and performance, Road Rescue has received additional capital investment and leadership support from its parent company, Spartan Motors, Inc. As part of a strategic initiative announced six months ago, Spartan Motors has made capital investments in facilities and equipment to strengthen the Marion, S.C. manufactur...

A Type 6 Light Brush Unit model for wildland use from KME Fire Apparatus New contracts for KME following reach-out to wildland community KME Fire Apparatus recently announced that it has made major efforts in reaching out to the wildland fire community. The company believes that such efforts are a good fit with its existing product lines and will only help in sustaining the growth that the company has experienced over the several years. "KME has always made good wildland p...

A+A 2009 will include a "Disaster Control Forum" and live presentations International event will use demonstrate need for planned, coordinated disaster control A+A 2009 in Düsseldorf, the leading international event for safety, security and health at work, this year for the first time deals with the topic of disaster control. The programme at the A+A Congress has now been extended to include a day-long "Disaster Control Forum" to be held on 4 November. The talks...

The campaign will see fire fighters communicate fire safety messages to Key Stage 1 children Supported by The Department of Children, Schools and Families, this year's campaign will focus on 'planning a safe escape' and will be specifically targeted at Key Stage 1 children. The Fire Fighters Charity and the Communities and Local Government Fire Kills Campaign are working together to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to work with their local primary schools...

FLAME-SIM training software has been purchased by Leduc Fire Services Company's training software has been purchased by Leduc Fire Services FLAME-SIM continues to expand its Canadian client base thanks to The City of Leduc Fire Services (LFS), located in Alberta, Canada. Leduc, a combination department, recently purchased four seats of the training simulation software as well as the Rugged Mobile Center. FLAME-SIM will be used by LFS in order to strengthen a unique new p...

Streamlight is warning against the use of inferior quality flashlight batteries Use of substandard lithium batteries in flashlights can lead to fire, explosion or burn hazards Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights for industrial, fire and rescue, law enforcement professionals and sporting enthusiasts, today issued another warning about purchasing and using inferior quality lithium 123A batteries with its flashlight products or other product...

Streamlight has announced it is now introducing a new basic performance standard for flashlight manufacture Company helped lead effort to create standardized tests, uniform rating system Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights for automotive repair, industrial, fire and rescue, law enforcement professionals and sporting enthusiasts, reported it has begun implementing a new basic performance standard for flashlights. The company was instru...

A screenshot from FLAME-SIM showing three firefighters in a virtual scenario New customer hopes FLAME-SIM will provide helpful virtual experience to firefighters FLAME-SIM is excited to announce the addition of Red Deer Emergency Services to the rapidly growing FLAME-SIM family! Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES), FLAME-SIM’s first international customer, is located in Alberta, Canada and serves the City of Red Deer and the surrounding region. RDES maintains a profess...

Bushfire CRC PhD student Phil Lacy led the activity, which attracted 22 participants Managing fuel in eucalypt plantations is dangerous to the success of the plantation. Managing fuel in eucalypt plantations is critical to the success of the plantation. The Bushfire CRC had a seminar and field trip at Casino in northern New South Wales to show the latest research in this field. Bushfire CRC PhD student Phil Lacy led the activity, which attracted 22 participants including f...

IFSTA has launched an online survey to determine the level of interest for audio books Firefighter training publisher issues audio book title survey IFSTA has recently considered publishing our most popular titles in an audio book format. By answering these 21 questions, you will help us to determine the level of interest for audio books and related electronic products. This survey should take approximately four minutes or less to complete. IFSTA strives to meet our custo...

The Portuguese Ministry of Interior has selected Sepura TETRA radios for its public safety teams New contract with deliveries of up to 40,000 TETRA radio terminals forecast Sepura Plc ("the Company"), a global leader in the design, development, and supply of TETRA digital radios, has secured a framework contract to supply users on the Portuguese national TETRA network, SIRESP. An immediate order will be placed for 17,000 radios and corresponding accessories and is for...

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has unveiled a new YouTube channel offering online training videos Educational, how-to videos available for emergency responders Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has launched a new YouTube channel devoted to instructional training for individuals who work with hazardous materials. The channel was created as part of a broader effort to provide fire-fighters, military and other emergency response teams with educational tools on how to effec...

An image from the new safety video issued by CSB, which depicts the fatal chemical accident at T2 Laboratories Video depicts reactive chemical accident at T2 Laboratories that killed four, injured 32 The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new nine-minute computer animated safety video depicting the tragic reactive chemical accident that devastated T2 Laboratories in Jacksonville, Florida. Entitled "Runaway: Explosion at T2 Laboratories," the video detai...