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At the Kissimmee Fire Department in Florida, 105 paid operations personnel train regularly for garden apartment and taxpayer fire scenarios on The Fire Chief training model. Customized to handle the specific training demands of the department, the impressive structure was opened in 2019. “We chose this Fire Facilities structure as opposed to any other type of training unit because of the different options we had to choose from for the price,” says Battalion Chief Eric Gentry, a 22-y...

EMSHelp.org, a non-profit organization committed to advancing suicide prevention among EMS providers, launched its 'Stop Our Stigma' campaign on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the AFCA/AFDA Fire and EMS Leadership Conference and Expo 2023. Board members - Rob Brewster and Dale Crogan were in attendance to request all attendees sign the pledge to 'recognize and commit to reducing the stigma associated with mental health and seeking mental health help'. Suicide rates According to a study conducte...

Oil and gas facilities typically have thousands of connections and fittings that require regular inspection for fugitive emissions. To reduce the time necessary to complete this task with traditional 'sniffer' technology, increasing numbers are turning to optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras from Teledyne FLIR. The company’s innovative G-series OGI cameras give operatives the power to spot invisible gases as they escape, locating fugitive emissions faster and more reliably. Importantly, the...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed ExxFire as a new member.  The company will join the Extinguishing Section of Euralarm whose activities cover automatic extinguishing systems using gas, water, foam, powder, and aerosols, oxygen reduction systems, portable equipment, and other manual means of fire-fighting as well as fire-fighting agents used in either fixed automatic systems or in portable equipment.  ExxFire joins Euralarm as new member ExxFire (Noordwijk, th...

A smoke alarm has saved three men from an e-bike fire in their home at Guildford, in Sydney's west, this morning. When the alarm activated at 7 am, a man, aged in his 30s, woke to find his bike on fire, while it was charging in his bedroom at the Eve Street address. It appears the bike's Lithium battery pack overheated, caught fire, and burst open, spreading flames to nearby clothing and a bed. FRNSW crew They attacked the fire with a garden hose outside as a Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew...

Heritage and historical buildings often serve as an enduring testament to the past. They connect them with history, providing a rich tapestry of architectural styles and cultural narratives. However, with age comes vulnerability, particularly to threats like fire. How can they mitigate these risks while preserving the historical integrity of these architectural gems? The answer lies in conducting thorough and regular fire risk assessments.  This article explores the significance of fire r...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cumberland Council to investigate a chemical spillage at Girraween, in Sydney's West. Firefighters initially responded to the incident on Mandoon Road at 1:30 pm yesterday afternoon, with an industrial complex evacuated by firefighters who observed yellow vapor emitting from drains. FRNSW Hazmat technicians were able to detect toxic chlorine gas coming from an isolated area on the site. Hazmat fire...

The efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and an inbuilt fire wall have prevented a dangerous blaze from spreading from a restaurant to an adjoining real estate office in Baulkham Hills. Firefighters were called to the property on Old Northern Road just before midnight. On arrival, they were met by thick smoke that was billowing from the restaurant that had closed for the night. Fire in the kitchen area Firefighters broke into the building, locating an intense fire burning in th...

Calls for building owners to speed up fire safety remediation work have been backed by the county’s fire service. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue supports a joint statement from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and regulatory bodies which warns building owners that they need to get on with remediation work or face enforcement action. Making buildings safe The DLUHC statement - issued jointly by the government, Building Safety Regulator, the Local Government Ass...

Fire safety and security specialist Amthal is excited to mark a new chapter in the company’s evolution with a refreshed brand identity and vision for future growth in the industry. The rebranding initiative represents a strategic move to align the company's visual identity with its growth targets, core values, commercial expertise, and commitment to excellence in the fire and security industry. Brand transformation Amthal has undergone a comprehensive brand transformation, including a r...

Following the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Culture and Inclusion Conference on 27 and 28 March 2023 and the spotlight report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) entitled ‘Values and culture in fire and rescue services’, released on 30 March 2023, the NFCC has developed a Culture Action Plan to address culture and inclusion within the fire and rescue sector. NFCC’s fire and rescue services protect the pub...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews who battled a major building fire in Surry Hills have received special recognition from the City of Sydney during a ceremony. The intense ‘10th alarm’ blaze destroyed a historic Randle Street warehouse on 25 May, with more than 130 firefighters and 20 fire trucks working over several hours to bring it under control. Their extraordinary efforts stopped the inferno from spreading to neighboring high-rise buildings, including apartments, and prevente...

A Newcastle man has been forced to jump out a window to escape a fire, thought to have been started by a faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter. The blaze broke out in the lounge room of a home in Macquarie Street, Merewether, just after 11 pm last night, while the occupant was sleeping. A smoke alarm activated and was overheard by a neighbor, who managed to wake the man just in time and allow him to escape outside. Fire and Rescue NSW Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deployed 24 firefighters...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a major Hazmat incident at an industrial complex at Girraween, in Sydney's west. Thirty firefighters and eight fire trucks were called to the incident on Mandoon Road, just after 1:30 pm. Occupants of units within the industrial complex had originally reported explosions and yellow colored smoke emitting from a drain. Source of the smoke Firefighters, specializing in chemicals and wearing safety suits, moved through the buildings in the complex loo...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has conducted a hazard reduction burn in the state's north, with another 40 planned across the state, ahead of what's expected to be a challenging fire season. 20 firefighters, including three FRNSW crews and three NSW Rural Fire Service crews, carried out the burn across 2.2 hectares of Mount Mutton at Uralla. It was focused on an area with a high fuel load and surrounded by homes and critical telecommunications infrastructure. Hazard reduction burn "By conducting...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of Autocall Foundation Series fire detection systems for small- to mid-size building protection. The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring addressable and non-addressable models, and a full range of reliable, proven Autocall devices. economical and effective package “This new, simplified series provides all the benefits and reliab...

MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered for the 12th year to help volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed personal protective equipment. Through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway, 13 fire departments will be awarded four new sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear and helmets in 2023. The first 500 applicants also received a one-year NVFC membership, courtesy of MSA. Outdoor recreation accidents The first two recipien...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) partnered with DripDrop Hydration, PBC, an electrolyte rehydration company, for the fourth year to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. More than 2,700 cases (547,000 servings) of DripDrop’s electrolyte drink mix have been donated to 1,544 volunteer fire departments to help keep their firefighters at their best while serving their community. Dehydration is a serious concern for firefighters and can cause decreased performance as...

Quick thinking by a resident and an off-duty firefighter has prevented a Lithium battery explosion from burning down a home at Broken Hill, in the state's far west. The resident started charging a newly-purchased solar power generator at his Morgan Street home around 5 pm on Sunday when the battery pack began sparking and making 'popping' noises. The man realized the cells were overheating and in danger of exploding in flames, and he quickly carried the device to his front porch. Lithium batte...

Electrical Panels distribute power from the pioneering electrical service to the different circuits throughout the home. Issues with electrical panels may impact the functionality of the electrical system, and they may even represent a safety risk.   Dealing with electrical systems To assist them in maintaining the efficient and secure operation of the home’s electrical system, they will cover a few typical electrical panel issues and offer some potential solutions in this ans...

Cameron Carmichael became the milestone number when he donated his stem cells to help save someone’s life. The volunteer on-call firefighter is based at Kilmelford Community Fire Station near Oban, where he’s served for around 11 months. blood cancer charity Cameron Carmichael, 20, who signed up to the blood cancer charity’s stem cell register when he was 16, was surprised to discover he was a match for someone in need, and the 100th donor. He said, “It took a few days...

People from across Silsden gathered at the fire station to watch as TV presenter - Katie Rushworth officially opened the allotment and orchard.  Katie, who lives in the countryside just outside Leeds and is a Presenter on ITV’s Love Your Garden, cut the ribbon to officially open the green space that has been transformed over the last few months. plants and trees The area at the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) station used to be just covered in grass, but firefighters...

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Candice McDonald, participated as a featured presenter at the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) webinar on ‘Igniting Firefighter Retention’. The webinar provided strategies and tips for volunteer fire departments to utilize to boost retention and create a dynamic team.

Volunteer fire and EMS personnel regularly go from their normal daily routines to a response mode that can expose them to acute, and sometimes traumatic, stress. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to serious behavioral health issues, including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and substance abuse. NVFC's new course examines PTSD The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) offers a new course that examines PTSD and the various types of substance abuse that is frequently seen in the fire...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Newell Road Fire burning in Klickitat County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 12:14 a.m. PT. He determined that the Newell Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Golden Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon, USA. The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator - Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 4:34 p.m. PT. He determined that the Golden Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the fir...

Luca Fiorentini, Executive Director of TECSA S.r.l. , will participate as a lecturer in the master’s program - “Fire Investigations”, organized by CINEAS ( University Consortium for Engineering in Insurance) that will take place from October 16, 2023 until March 19, 2024.  The master’s degree aims to provide theoretical and practical skills on: heat transmission, fundamentals of combustion and electrical engineering, national and international reference standards, a...

Lorient, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems, has extended its sales team with the appointment of Jennifer Bennett, who will be taking on the role of Regional Sales Manager – South. Jennifer will further strengthen Lorient’s UK sales team – focusing on account management and business development throughout the South, South East (including London), and East Anglia regions. She brings extensive sales experience & knowledge to the role having...

The UK’s pioneer firefighter for road rescue has welcomed the news that real-time road crash data could soon be made available to the emergency services, helping to speed up collision response times and save lives describing it as a ‘breakthrough.’ In the event of a collision, the TeCall system, which is about to be piloted, will provide detailed information about the vehicles involved to the fire service, police, paramedics, and highway operators, almost instantly. road safe...

Fire safety in nurseries and childcare environments requires meticulous planning and diligent attention. The diverse needs of children, particularly infants and those with additional requirements, demand specific considerations. This article aims to highlight the necessity of effective fire safety strategies, focusing on fire risk assessments, and how Total Fire Group can assist. Understanding the Unique Challenges Simple strategies such as regular fire drills and visual aids can help familia...