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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce that authorized Pierce dealer, Conrad Fire Equipment, has opened a new service center located south of central downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 1320 West 41st Street. This strategic expansion aims to provide more convenient and comprehensive service solutions for customers in eastern Oklahoma. mobile service dispatch center “Our team has operated with a single service center with mobile technicians covering the...

Cambridgeshire’s chief fire officer has announced his intention to retire. Chris Strickland, who has held the position for the past eight years, will step down from the role in September. Having joined Cambridgeshire in 2007, after serving 24 years with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Chris arrived as assistant chief fire officer. He was promoted to deputy chief before becoming chief fire officer in 2016 and will retire having served over 40 years in the fire service. Fire an...

Newbury-based lock manufacturer, Codelocks was visited by Laura Farris, Newbury MP, last week to discuss the critical implications of proposed changes to fire door testing requirements for UK businesses. The proposed changes from the Department for Leveling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) will see a move away from testing to the British Standard BS47622 in favor of testing solely to the European Standard EN1634-1. The change is expected to have negative consequences for UK busin...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) experts are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed four cars at Milperra, in Sydney's south-west. The blaze broke out inside a Woorang Street warehouse, used to store a large number of vehicles, around 7:45 am. It's understood that one of the cars ignited before flames quickly spread to three others, including an electric vehicle. FRNSW response FRNSW deployed 12 firefighters and three fire trucks to the scene, with crews managing to knock down the f...

Modern intralogistics is characterized by space-saving storage, efficient processes and flexibility. Automated compact container warehouses are therefore being used in more and more logistics properties, which ensure optimal use of the available storage space. The high degree of automation guarantees efficient processes; the scalability of the systems creates flexibility. However, these advantages come with risks in terms of fire protection. If, for example, a fire is triggered by defects in t...

SP Fire Technology’s involvement in fire-resistant lightweight materials for marine applications has contributed to the construction of several smaller lightweight vessels and to the current discussion within the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of how larger ocean-going vessels could be built using plastic composites. The LÄSS project, started in 2005, clearly showed the potential economic and environmental benefits of using lightweight materials such as aluminum or fi...

On December 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard. This standard was first published and last updated in 1980. This proposed updated standard would issue several new requirements that would be very burdensome, and in many cases impossible, for volunteer fire departments to comply with. Specifically, there would be prohibitively rest...

NSW Governor, Her Excellency the Honorable Margaret Beazley AC KC, and Minister for Emergency Services, the Honorable Jihad Dib MP, will join Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, and other dignitaries at a special ceremony to mark the organization’s 140th birthday. From volunteers patrolling the colonial streets of Sydney with hand-carts to boasting a fleet of more than 700 modern appliances, FRNSW has grown into an almost seven-thousand-strong organization with 335 fir...

Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to control a chemical fire at an industrial site at Port Kembla, in the state's Illawarra. Six cylinders containing the highly flammable gas, acetylene, caught alight at the Springhill Road facility just after 10:30 am. The cylinders have been generating significant heat, with their exposure to flames posing a risk of an explosion. Evacuation Fifty workers at the site have been evacuated, as a precaution. FRNSW has deployed m...

BERKLEY - Chief Scott Fournier is pleased to report that Berkley Fire Rescue received a US$ 15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. Berkley Fire Secures grant for Firefighter Safety Equipment Eligible items include hoses and no...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state’s far north coast have dealt with an unusual hazardous materials (HAZMAT) emergency. Responding to Triple Zero (000) calls around 7.30 in the morning, firefighters rushed to South Kingscliff beach to find a 44-gallon drum washed up on the shore. The drum indicated it contained 'hydrochloric acid'. Specialist HAZMAT team A specialist HAZMAT team from Tweed Heads was brought in. The firefighters put on protective ‘spillage’ suits...

A working smoke alarm has saved a resident from harm during a fire, sparked by a cordless vacuum cleaner battery at Lake Macquarie. The vacuum cleaner was charging inside a unit on the Old Pacific Highway, Swansea, around 1 pm, when its Lithium-Ion battery burst into flames. The flames then spread to a second vacuum cleaner, stored nearby. The unit’s smoke alarm sounded, alerting the resident, who was cooking in the next room, and neighbors. They quickly removed both vacuum cleaners and...

Review any significant urban skyline now. Glass high-rise towers dominate sightlines, housing pivotal centers of business, finance, technology, and innovation. Yet, containing blazes in modern commercial structures packed with combustible contents poses unprecedented challenges for firefighting forces compared to decades past. Fire suppression systems Luckily, immense strides in engineered fire suppression systems help safeguard occupant lives and economic assets worth billions insi...

For the European fire protection community, FeuerTrutz 2024, taking place in Nuremberg on 26 and 27 June 2024, is the go-to event. FeuerTrutz is the only European trade fair and congress to combine passive, active and organizational fire protection solutions, offering the best overview of the latest trends in fire prevention and fire containment. FeuerTrutz 2024 With about four months still to go, firm bookings already account for around 80 percent of the total exhibition space at last year&r...

Chief Scott Fournier and Berkley Fire Rescue would like to share safety tips with the community as a part of National Burn Awareness Week. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, February 4, and ends on Saturday, February 10. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for fire officials to share common burn prevention messages with their communities. The 2024 Burn Awareness Week theme is flammable liquid burns. Primary causes of...

The 21st edition of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference will bring together experts and industry pioneers across fire safety, rail operators, and manufacturers to share their exclusive expertise and insight on fire safety, maintenance, innovation, and regulation in the rolling stock sector for Europe and beyond.  fire safety challenges Arena International Events Group is delighted to announce the 21st edition of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference will take place i...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters in Sydney's south have forced their way into a burning unit and dragged a critically injured man to safety. The ferocious blaze broke out just after 11 am in a bedroom on the first floor of a four-level complex in Hayburn Street, Rockdale. More than 20 firefighters and six fire trucks were deployed to the scene. FRNSW firefighters   FRNSW firefighters forced their way inside the engulfed unit and rescued an unconscious man FRNSW firefighters forc...

CIC has appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board who bring with them specialisms in governance, finance, and communication. Their appointment will complement the current Board with Emma Clayton bringing expertise in communications, Kevin Corbett in governance, and Les Copeland in finance. Emma, Kevin, and Les Emma Clayton is an award-winning marketing, communication, and leadership consultant with over 26 years of experience across pharmaceutical, finance, and professional s...

Although it may not seem necessary at first glance, marine fire protection is vital for a safe and secure vessel. Learn more about marine fire safety, and discover how the team at Thameside Fire Protection can help. Importance of fire protection Users might not think fire protection is important onboard a boat, considering they sit on water. Fires, however, are one of the most dangerous problems while in open waters. As technology advances, more beneficial electrical additions can be made to...

Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited (Hunter) was honored to host Station Officer Adam Stone of the London Fire Brigade at their state-of-the-art LCO2 care and maintenance facility. During his visit, Station Officer Stone explored the revolutionary potential of the proprietary LCO2+ decontamination technology — a solution in protecting firefighters from occupational diseases. Station Office Stone’s evaluation of the LCO2+ system marks a significant moment in occupational health for fire...

Proud to announce the completion of a project that has seen 682 solar panels installed at the new manufacturing facility in the Algarve region of Portugal. Building a sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing facility was one of the key prerequisites for the new plant. The Al garve is one of the sunniest places in Europe which allows us to maximize on-site solar energy generation. On-site solar energy generation C11 Decarbonization of Industry is a component of the RRP as it will help Po...

WindowMaster, the Danish CleanTech company specializing in natural, hybrid & smoke ventilation systems, has recently launched an additional supportive version of its highly popular, WSC 104 smoke panel. WSC 104 smoke panel Developed in response to requests from the UK commercial construction industry, the new WSC 104 S AR CompactSmoke™ 4A Smoke Control Panel (windowmaster.com) has been specifically designed and tested to comply with the country’s recently updated building regul...

Boosting its safety credentials in the French market, global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has successfully helped safeguard La Tour Pleyel – a 129m skyscraper undergoing major restructuring ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. The iconic venue, which is due to complete in spring 2024, is being turned into a multi-purpose complex in the Plaine Saint-Denis and Greater Paris area – requiring a comprehensive fire safety solution to protect workers and site assets during the construc...

A pioneer in testing, inspection, and certification services, Warringtonfire is celebrating 30 years of its FIRAS installer certification scheme. During this time, over 1,300 companies have been awarded FIRAS certification, resulting in over a quarter of a million projects completed under certification, to date. FIRAS FIRAS is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited...

Warringtonfire is celebrating 30 years of its FIRAS installer certification scheme. During this time, over 1,300 companies have been awarded FIRAS certification, resulting in over a quarter of a million projects completed under certification, to date. FIRAS is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to BS EN ISO/IEC 1...

With over 85 years of experience, Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited (Hunter) stands as a beacon of innovation and expertise in the fire sector.  Their approach to firefighting protection centers on the firefighter, ensuring delivery of the best possible solutions in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workwear, and core specialism, the decontamination, care, and maintenance of firefighting PPE. Hunter has set out to be the world's pioneering expert in advanced decontamination for firefight...

Cintas Corporation, a nationwide fire protection company that specializes in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems, has long understood the value of continuous training to help ensure the highest level of fire and life safety for its customers. Through training, Cintas continuously works to increase professional certifications for its employees (who are called partners in Cintas’ terminology). Cintas has found that these efforts foster better e...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to General Manager of Fire & Security, effective immediately. Dixon brings a wealth of leadership knowledge and expertise in pioneering the commercial success of the business. Sarah Dixon In 2020, Sarah Dixon joined Johnson Controls as General Manager, Fire Suppression, and after a two-year tenure was promoted to Enterprise Sales Director UK&I. In her new role, Dixon will take...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has held a ceremony at Gunnedah, in the state’s north-west, formally recognizing employers who allow workers to step away from their jobs and protect their communities as on-call firefighters. Sixteen primary employers – including the local council, energy and resource companies, and small businesses – received a certificate of appreciation and promotional stickers acknowledging their ongoing support of FRNSW. Each of the employers continually acce...

The full range of glazing systems includes a glazing channel or strip, beading, and in some cases an intumescent liner. Whichever type you choose, they all play a crucial role in passive fire protection, contributing to the overall fire safety of a building. Fire-rated internal walls Glazing panels or complete glazed screens are often required in buildings to allow vision and natural light through fire-rated internal walls and doors. In door assemblies, especially on circulation routes, glaz...