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Fire safety is important in any building, but in the aftermath of Grenfell Tower, additional scrutiny has been placed on tower blocks, high-rise buildings, and social housing. Given the number of occupants in these buildings and the speed at which fire can spread, the passage of flames and smoke must be inhibited through a fully compliant compartmentation strategy. passive fire protection measures Compartmentation incorporates passive fire protection measures such as fire-resistant cavity bar...

CLM Fireproofing is delighted to announce that it has become a Local Partner of Crystal Palace Football Club. Formed in 1861, Palace were founding members of the Football Association and the FA Cup and the current season marks the club’s 11th consecutive season in the Premier League. Supporting communtiies Through the Palace for Life Foundation, the club has helped support communities throughout South London for the last 25 years. CLM Group CEO, Tom Gilbert, and Head of Marketing,...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is praising the actions of four police officers who kicked open a door to rescue a man from his burning home at Fairfield East, in Sydney's south-west. Around 4:15 a.m., emergency services were deployed to the townhouse on Mitchell Street, where a blaze had broken out in a bedroom. NSW Ambulance paramedics NSW Police were the first to arrive on-scene and quickly established that a man was trapped inside. They forced open a door and found him lying on the ground, su...

Whelen is excited to announce that they’ve developed a Build-a-Bar solution for TRIO WeCanX models of Liberty II and Legacy lightbars!  They recognize that every department, agency, or fleet has unique emergency warning needs and requirements. TRIO lightbars And as the demand for TRIO lightbars continues to grow, so does the need for more customized lightbar configurations.  Users can build TRIO models of these lightbars in WeCad™ to meet the exact needs and specificati...

Over the last few years, the fire protection industry has been defined by large-scale regulatory shifts. As pioneers in fire protection compliance, CLM welcomes any changes that raise the bar on safeguarding buildings and their occupants. That’s why this article, will be covering a series of regulatory changes that are on the horizon. Fire Safety Reform Program The Fire Safety Reform Program enters its third phase on 1st October 2023. This will introduce changes to The Regulatory Refor...

Fire poses a significant risk to the hospitality sector. Apart from causing costly damage and bringing operations to a halt, it can seriously undermine the organization’s brand. The evidence suggests fire is fairly commonplace in the industry; according to the government’s latest figures, hotels are one of the most vulnerable types of buildings, with 263 out of every 1,000 experiencing a fire in the period September 2012–September 2019. Pubs, restaurants, and takeaways fared s...

Following post-Grenfell inquiries, large-scale changes have been enacted in the Building Safety Act (2022) regarding the role of fire safety in construction and building maintenance. The bill will run alongside the Fire Safety Act (FSA) to strengthen oversight, creating an independent regulator to be established by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Here is an overview of the new roles and responsibilities enacted by the bill, and their implications for accountability and transparency...

Construction projects are a community process, not just in terms of immediate impact but also in the long-term benefits they offer local areas. This concept is particularly resonant in the case of local authority construction projects, as they are partially funded by taxpayers and designed for community benefit and use. Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) are central to the relationship between local authorities, construction companies and community members. Not only is it essential that residents...

It is essential that staff and students are safe in their place of learning, whether it’s a school, university, college, or anywhere else. According to research, an average of 1,500 fires happen each year in educational establishments, causing a “significant impact on the social and emotional experiences of pupils, staff and the wider community and on teaching and learning in the affected schools.” According to insurance reports from Zurich, in 2019 alone there were...

Gilbert Fire & Rescue in Arizona and Pierce Manufacturing will welcome Gilbert’s new Pierce Volterra electric pumper into service with a local media open house and traditional push-in ceremony on Friday, October 27 at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2. The media event begins at 3 PM (MST) with the push-in ceremony to directly follow at 4 PM (MST). Attendees will have the opportunity to get an up-close view of the revolutionary electric fire apparatus, learn about its technology elements...

A quick response from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews has prevented an e-scooter from exploding in flames today at Burwood, in Sydney's inner west. A service technician was testing a faulty e-scooter inside a store on Burwood Road around 3.20 pm, when it caught fire and began giving off toxic gas. The employee rushed the micro-mobility device outside the service center business and rang Triple Zero (000). Overheating e-scooterThe firefighters immersed the overheating e-scooter in a garb...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is trying to determine the cause of a large fire that has destroyed a two-storey home at Oyster Bay, in Sydney's south. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze in Cook Road just before 11 am. The occupants safely escaped the fire, which started in the ground-floor garage and spread throughout the house. No injuries reported No injuries have been reported. Around 30 firefighters from eight fire trucks, including an aerial platform, battl...

In a groundbreaking move towards enhanced fire protection and property preservation, AX, a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, has successfully partnered with Mighty Fire Breaker to provide a full-scale product demonstration for the  Sundance Resort risk management team, to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in fire detection and property protection. Following an extensive field test that demonstrated the capability to detect and protect against smoke and safeguard properties fro...

The Special Operations branch of the Palm Beach County Fire Chief’s Association will conduct a multi-agency training drill from Monday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The primary location for the drill will be Currie Park at 2400 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida. There will be both morning and afternoon training sessions each day. Scenario simulation The drill will simulate a scenario involving a disabled vessel with role players on the boat and in the water, as w...

Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...

Heavy downpours on Friday (20) caused by Storm Babet saw Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) Combined Fire Control to see their busiest 24 hours on record. The Service’s Combined Fire Control Room is a joint control room with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service–responding to 999 calls from both counties. Over 1500 calls were received in a 24-hour period-exceeding that of the summer heatwave fires of July 2022. Flood alerts issued While Cambridgeshire saw flood alerts...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s ability to respond to high-rise emergencies in Sydney’s east has been bolstered by a new $1.5 million turntable ladder truck for the Woollahra Fire Station. The Rosenbauer-manufactured vehicle, built in Germany, replaces an earlier model, which has reached the end of its service life. The new aerial appliance can extend its ladder 33 meters, up to 75 degrees, to deal with elevated emergencies and can hold a combined weight of 500 kilograms. Turntable ladd...

If they have renovated an old historic house into a lavish apartment and yet kept the fireplace as it is. Then they should read this guide till the end. Having a fireplace in an apartment is a good idea as it keeps the room heated, but on the other hand, it’s kind of risky as the fire may get out of control, and it may end up damaging properties and losing lives. Therefore, they are provided with a small yet helpful guide, including apartment fireplace safety tips. Try not to skip it as i...

A new mounting bracket to support warning illumination above the running board is available for the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV/SSV, model years 2021-2023. T-Series™ light heads Using this bracket, users can configure their favorite T-Series™ light heads to add supplemental warning along the Chevy Tahoe running board using the factory mounting points, or mounting points of their choice. While maintaining their commitment to quality and reliability, the T-Series mounting bracket is competi...

Complete the Charging Your EV Future survey to help shape the future of sustainable transportation in Victoria.  effectiveness of EV fast-charging This survey is part of a collaborative research initiative, led by researchers from UVic and Royal Roads, to better understand the effectiveness of EV fast-charging infrastructure in supporting the transition to climate-friendly transportation options. These results will help inform the City’s approach to developing EV infrastructure and...

With the upcoming bonfire season, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) wants to ensure celebrations are both fun and safe. In 2019, WYFRS responded to 427 bonfire-related incidents, and they are committed to reducing that number. safety is key While WYFRS encourages celebration, safety is key. Whether users are attending an organized event or having their cozy bonfire at home, listed below are WYFRS' top tips for having a safe bonfire season: Whenever possible, consider attending or...

CLM Fireproofing is the current Number 1 Provider of the National Firestopping Framework (Pretium|Hyde Group). Utilizing the framework can engage to provide Firestopping and Fire Door Installation works. The Pretium Framework, developed with Contracting Authority the Hyde Group, with technical input from Frankham Risk Management Services, delivers quality services, best practices, and assurance with an accredited supply chain. About the Framework Projects of all...

To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires. The law, LD 24, goes into effect on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, and will impact fires that exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter that are not for debris disposal. Notably, permits for burning brush and wood debris remain unaffected and are still required under the existing regulations. The ne...

The Board of Directors of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced that Robert Mehrabian will be named Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2024. As Executive Chairman, Dr. Mehrabian will remain actively involved with the company with a particular focus on strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions and margin expansion programs. Dr. Mehrabian's employment contract has been amended and extended an additional three years to December 2026. In addition, Edwin Roks will assume the ro...

As Bonfire Night approaches, residents are reminded to stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service wants everyone to enjoy Bonfire Night safely. However, fire crews are often called to incidents involving out-of-control bonfires and fireworks that can be easily avoided by taking a few simple precautions. bonfire safety tips Station Commander Gareth Boyd, community risk manager, said: “Bonfire Night can be plenty of fun for all of the family to enjoy,...

Modular construction has gained significant popularity in recent years. As the name suggests, it involves modular components of the structure being shipped to the site to be assembled – much like a piece of flat pack furniture. Due to its efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness it has become much more common in the construction industry.  However, like any building method, it comes with its own set of challenges. One critical concern is fire safety. In this blog post, they...

In everyday use, intumescent grilles allow air to circulate freely throughout a building; but in a fire, the intumescent expands to form a solid block that stops the fire from spreading.  However, these grilles will not prevent the passage of cold smoke which can be equally dangerous. Advanced Fire Safety Solutions Fire containment is becoming an increasingly critical area for intumescent products The capability to maintain a smoke barrier prior to the need for fire containment is becom...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe a faulty Lithium-Ion battery was responsible for a weekend e-bike fire that led to the evacuation of 30 people from a high-rise apartment block at Wolli Creek in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out just after 6 pm on Saturday night in a seventh-floor apartment within the Arcliffe Street complex. Residents rushed from their units to safety after the e-bike, on charge, burst into flames, setting fire to a bed. A 30-year-old woman was treated for...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a stolen truck, set on fire, at Mount Hutton, a suburb of Lake Macquarie. A Tanker and Pumper from the Tingira Heights Fire Station rushed to Warners Bay Road at 9.30 last night and found the small, tray-top truck well alight. Firefighters doused the blaze and declared the scene safe within half an hour. Inquiries revealed the vehicle had been stolen, dumped, and set alight. No one was injured in the incident. NSW Police are now investiga...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have led the response to a major grass fire near Nepean Rugby Park in Sydney's west. Just after midday, 15 crews from FRNSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called to the blaze at Hickeys Lane in Penrith, a remote location surrounded by an industrial complex. Firefighters immediately started work on containing the fire, which was rapidly moving in a northerly direction. Major visibility issues To assist the operation, a helicopter was used to waterb...