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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces that Bob Schulz has been appointed to serve as President – Pierce Manufacturing within the new Vocational segment, effective April 10, 2023. As part of the overall Vocational strategy, Bob Schulz will have responsibility for Pierce, Airport Products (ARFF), and Frontline Communications brands. Steering exceptional brands Jim Johnson, who led Pierce Manufacturing since 2010, will remain the Executive Vice President of...

Coopers Fire is proud to have organized another EGG-cellent Easter collection for Waterloovile Food Bank, located in Waterlooville, United Kingdom (UK). Waterlooville Food Bank is based at Wecock Church and is run completely by volunteers. Waterlooville Food bank Waterlooville Food Bank works in the local area, alongside recognized organizations, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, Children Services, Schools, Housing Association and more, in order to supply free items to those in need in the...

Specialist wildfire training has been given to a fire officer in West Yorkshire, in a bid to reduce the number of incidents in summer. Richard Hawley from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) went to Spain recently with a team from the UK. intensive training The intensive week of training looked at how burning vegetation in a controlled way can be used as a tool to tackle fast-moving wildfires. Richard, who is the temporary group manager and WYFRS’s lead wildfire officer, spe...

Integrations will enable alerting authorities to disseminate wireless emergency alerts to the public in near real time through vehicle navigation and entertainment systems. The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate concluded a proof-of-concept demonstration of the wildland urban interface (WUI) integration model that integrates next generation technologies with FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and GPS navigation applications and cutting-ed...

More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a major blaze in a unit block at Darlinghurst, in Sydney's inner city. The fire broke out inside an apartment on the 15th floor of the Oxford Street complex, just after 5 pm. FRNSW crews, from multiple stations across the city, were initially alerted by an automated fire alarm before multiple witnesses called Triple Zero (000) to report the fire. Rescue effort Firefighters quickly gained access to the burning unit an...

Media outlets are invited to join the Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner at the unveiling of new aerial platform appliances at FRNSW’s Alexandria Training facility. The aerial platforms are entering service to bolster our existing high-rise and industrial emergency capabilities across the most populated areas of NSW. Media will have an opportunity to film fire crews training on three of the four new vehicles. When: 1 pm (Tuesday 11 April) Where: FRNSW Alexandria Training Facility Who:...

An ongoing client of Prestige Fire Safety is CAPS Cases, a fantastic company in Newmarket that is one of the UK’s manufacturers of environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging.  The family-run business has over 40 years of experience in the packaging industry, with a key focus on sustainability. Prestige Fire Safety has been working with CAPS Cases since March 2018 and has supported them in a variety of areas with regard to fire safety. Why CAPS Cases owns several manufa...

Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called at around 11 am to the leak at Trinity House flats in Kirkgate, Wakefield. Firefighters from Wakefield, Normanton and Dewsbury attended and by early afternoon the situation was escalated to a major incident and people were being evacuated from their homes. The evacuation was undertaken by all emergency services as well as Wakefield District Housing and the local authority. Residents went to the nearby Wakefield Spir...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces Pierce dealer, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, has acquired Emergency Vehicle Specialists, continuing its expansion across a seven-state territory to include Arkansas and Tennessee. The acquisition is the second for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in recent years. As one of the largest emergency vehicle dealerships in North America, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group’s regions served include Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Uta...

The police response to online child sexual abuse and exploitation is too often leaving vulnerable children at risk – and allowing offenders to escape justice, a new report has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that while officers are generally good at dealing with very high-risk cases, forces are often not properly responding to allegations or concerns about suspects, leading to unacceptable delays and missed opportuniti...

Darley’s Tactical Pumpers™ improve first responders’ agility and effectiveness. The company's tailored solutions provide a high-quality economic offering that is designed to exceed the demands of rigorous emergency management applications.  Darley’s Tactical Pumpers™ Darley’s Tactical Pumpers™ are as effective as a full-sized truck and as agile as a pickup vehicle. Darley knows there is a need for medium-sized tactical vehicles that are develope...

ALCHERA X was pleased to participate in the annual Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Conference held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA, from March 28 to March 30, 2023. training and interactive sessions Each year, several hundred firefighters, outreach specialists, scientists, planners, conservationists, insurance professionals, and others with a stake in wildfire protection from across the nation and even from other countries gather in Reno for this event sponsored by the Internation...

The National Volunteer Fire Council held its inaugural Regional Wildland Symposium on March 17-18 in Box Elder, SD (just outside Rapid City). This new conference featured breakout sessions, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities focused on issues relating to wildland fire response and mitigation in the Plains region. Seventy-five first responders from 24 states gathered for two days of training, education, and idea-sharing. Eighteen of the attendees received a travel...

FDIC International is approaching fast, which means they are gathering up the latest and greatest gear in anticipation of the show. This year, they will have a double booth packed with detection equipment from RedWave, FLIR, Blackline Safety, Environics, and RAE Systems to demo, as well as their own inCase Calibration detection kits. One new instrument they'll have on display is the RedWave XplorIR, an innovative FTIR gas detector that can detect and identify over 5,500 of gases in seconds. Th...

Rosenbauer America is proud to be the major innovator in the U.S. fire industry. At the FDIC International 2023 event, which is taking place from April 24 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Rosenbauer America team is excited to display many of their newly developed electric solutions, which perfectly combine technology with tradition. Rosenbauer RTX on exhibit at FDIC International 2023 There will also be a number of traditional apparatus on display at FDIC International 20...

Wildfires are a persistent threat in many parts of the world, and the ability to suppress them quickly and effectively is crucial for protecting lives and property. While water has long been the primary tool used for fighting fires, advances in technology have led to the development of superior firefighting tools, such as the Intelagard compressed air foam system (CAFS). Enviroshield technology Intelagard manufactures equipment that uses compressed air to create a foam that is more effectiv...

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO), located in Lake County, received a $22.2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create defensible space and harden 500 homes over a three-year period, which will save lives and reduce the severity of property damage from wildfires. Defensible space helps keep the area around a home free of excess or dead vegetation like grasses, shrubs, trees, leaves and fallen pine needles. When defensible space is maintained, there is less f...

Fire Industry pioneer Hochiki Europe will be attending the Fire Safety Event at the NEC, Birmingham this month where visitors will be able to benefit from demonstrations of the next generation of emergency lighting system. Building upon the success of the FIREscape range launched in 2009, FIREscape Nepto brings with it a suite of new features and benefits and is set to revolutionize the emergency lighting market. Emergency lighting market The new system is BS 5266 compliant and, like its pred...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, remote and hybrid working has become increasingly popular, and the increase in these work practices is set to continue. A recent survey found that a huge 52% of workers now combine working remotely with being on site. With this, however, comes added fire safety risks – it’s likely that many offices and buildings will have far fewer staff on-site at any one time, resulting in office moves and layout changes, and some may now even be completely uno...

Wilson Jones, the former President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors at Darley. Wilson Jones Jones brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in both the defense and firefighting industries, working at Oshkosh Corporation since 2005 and serving as CEO from 2016 to 2021. Under his leadership, Oshkosh grew into a global pioneer in specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, with a focus on serving customers in the defense, fire emergency,...

Defense & Security Monitor recently released their report on the top 100 Defense Contractors in 2022. The largest are household names like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics, with sales in excess of $20 Billion each. Darley is honored to be listed at #68 with Department of Defense (DoD) sales of $607 Million in 2022. Darley’s history of serving the US Military dates to World War II, when Darley provided thousands of pumps for the US Army and Navy, earning us the coveted E...

The Darley PSM 2000 GPM pump is the most compact, durable, and efficient 2000 GPM (7571 L/M) end-suction pump on the market. The pump has been designed by experts in fluid dynamics technology and utilizes their proprietary silicon carbide mechanical seal, which handles use and misuse better than any other mechanical seal available on the market. gearbox The gearbox will handle 19,230 ft. lbs. (26,072 Nm) of torque, and the gears are helically cut to ensure quiet operation. The impeller is va...

Fire detection solutions manufacturer - Advanced has appointed Business Development Manager, Hossam Badwy, as the company pushes ahead with its Middle East & Africa growth strategy. Hossam joins Advanced with impressive fire industry credentials, having worked with fire protection products for 13 years in engineering and sales roles, and is a US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Protection Specialist. Advanced’s growth plans Hossam Badwy will use his wealth...

On March 22 the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on “Improving Rail Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment." Chief David Comstock of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District in Ohio testified at the hearing on the behalf of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). The hearing provided an opportunity for the NVFC to raise awareness of the need for critical funding for first responder training, equipment, and health screenings. need to...

Firefighter Instructors, who train firefighter staff across the UK and typically face up to five to ten times the number of live fires compared to regular firefighters, have been found to have chronic inflammation leaving them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, infection, and illness, according to new research by the University of Roehampton London. Led by Dr. Emily Watkins, Lecturer in Environmental and Exercise Physiology at the University of Roehampton London, the study measured blo...

Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at the upcoming 2023 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Faster alarm transmissions “The present and future of public safety rely on technology,” said Sameer Agrawal, Vice President, and General Manager, of Fire Americas, Honeywell, adding “With our latest fire and life safety innovations, we are integrating in...

The Trustee Fire & Security engineer team successfully completed their annual gate safe training last week. This is a crucial achievement for TFS and the clients, as it ensures that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs with safety and efficiency. Gate safety is an essential aspect of the fire and security industry, as it ensures the safety of individuals and property by preventing accidents and unauthorized access. Latest safety proced...

On 25th March 2022, UKAS published the outcome from their 31st January 2022 call for Expression of Interest for certification bodies looking to underpin the certification to ISO 37301:2021 (Compliance Management System Certification) with accreditation. The initial conclusion was to consider including the development of accredited certification to ISO 37301 within its development program for 2022/2023, but this has been deferred to the 2023/2024 program, due to operational reasons subject to th...

In the immediate aftermath of Grenfell, investigators found multiple examples of non-compliance in terms of best practice and workmanship. It was clear that a series of professional and institutional failings contributed to the fire. However, what also emerged was a worrying lack of clarity surrounding regulations and compliance processes. Hackitt Review findings The Hackitt Review, the main post-Grenfell fire safety inquiry, described roles and responsibilities for building safety as ‘...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is supporting Restart a Heart Day, a global initiative launched to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR to help someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest.  Restart a Heart Day Restart a Heart Day takes place on 16 October each year, and NEAS runs events throughout the month. The campaign aims to increase public awareness of cardiac arrests and increase the number of people trained in lifesaving CPR. NEAS will be delivering events, and trai...