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LFB has launched a new video on YouTube highlighting the importance of smoke alarms Six out of ten people who died in fires in last year had no smoke alarm fitted in their home, according to new figures released by London Fire Brigade. The statistics also show that over half of the people who were injured by fires in the home last year didn't have this simple life saving device either. London Fire Brigade is warning Londoners that they are risking their lives by not e...

Check out the new fire alarm solutions from Teletek at the IFSEC 2010 show Teletek Electronics will attend the IFSEC 2010 show, 10-13 May, Birmingham, with a new range of fire alarm products. IFSEC 2010, Hall 5, Stand J5, 10-13 May, NEC, Birmingham, UK will be the place where Teletek will wait for you to see its new products - intruder and fire alarm solutions , discuss future cooperation, and meeting with you - its Partners....

Draeger webinar will discuss impact of gases like HCN and CO on fire fighters Two experienced firefighters will conduct the webinar. Captain Rick Rochford is a 26-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, and Anthony Toro is a veteran firefighter involved in an HCN/CO exposure case. Modern technology and the increasing use of synthetic materials has changed the way that fire burns, making it more toxic, much hotter and with faster flashovers. As a result...

Craig Fugate discussed the coordination of local and state officials during hurricanes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addressed the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, discussing the importance of coordination with state and local officials in preparing to respond recover from hurricanes. Fugate also talked about ways to better engage the public as part of the nation's emergency management team. "FEMA is only one part of the n...

The Norwegian Defence Logistic Organisation has ordered for Defender™ M fabric from TenCate   TenCate Protective Fabrics has secured an important order from the Swedish manufacturer Gulins Business Design AB. The contract is for supply to the Norwegian FLO (Defence Logistic Organisation) of inherently flame-resistant TenCate Defender™ M fabric in the new colour dark blue. This involves fabric for more than 25,000 sets of clothing...

Cable safety initiative by Prysmian has helped in maintaining EU standards and norms for cables Prysmian recognises the problem of non-approved cables and consequently is spearheading the Approved Cables Initiative drive in the (ACI) UK. Prysmian won the support of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne, in its drive to ensure cable systems purchased and installed throughout the UK are safe, fit-for-purpose and fully compl...

Introduction to OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and Portable Fire Extinguishers are some of FSI's programmes First Safety Institute will launch twelve programmes in 2010, including Introduction to OSHA, Respiratory P rotection, Lockout/Tagout, and Portable Fire Extinguishers.Health and Safety Institute (HSI) is proud to announce the launch of First Safety Institute (FSI) joining American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, 24-7 Fire, and EMP Can...

The 11-minute safety video is aimed at preventing loss of life due to fire accidents The 11-minute video is available on CSB.gov and YouTube and will be released on free DVDs, which can be requested from the CSB's online video room.The video begins with the earnest voice of a teenager, reading her own words: "My name is Shawn-Ashlee Davis. I am a senior at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Mississippi. And on October 31, 2009, two people who were very...

  Unifire has been a fire fighting equipment manufacturer since 1969   The new site is photo oriented and features video, slide shows and other multi-media content.According to Unifire spokesman Roger Barrett James: "The new Unifire web site has been completely resigned from the ground up to bring together in one place the numerous industries we serve, ranging from traditional fire fighting, to state-of-the-art, fully-automatic fire fighting,...

FEMA has announced the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards meant for better security and safety The awards will recognise innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the US. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards Celebrating Resilient Communities. These awards will recognize innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the nat...

FEMA's LIVE Webinar is a new age effort to build better backup system among the common man about safety LIVE webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th at 2:00 EDT and will provide information about 9-1-1 education, innovation, and the importance of working closely with local Public Safety Answering Points. FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division is excited to announce the eighth webinar in the Community Preparedness Webinar Series: National 9-1-1 Educat...

The protection of subways with stationary firefighting systems is becoming much more urgent One Seven® introduces new ways of fighting fires in confined spaces.  The catastrophic fires with numerous fatalities and high property damage in tunnels in recent years have clearly thrown up the necessity for more safety in such structures. The terrorist attacks in the underground train systems in London and Korea added a new dimension. The protection of the strongly...

Fire Prevention and safety grant will help NVFC to concentrate on firefighters' health issues The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant is meant for supporting programmes like Health Fair, Health and Wellness Advocate Workshops, and National Firefighter Health Week.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has received a Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security to support the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program. The grant will...

  One Seven provides measures to cut down risks of fires at petrochemical plants   Sensitive fuel storage tanks are at maximum risk of catching fire, which would have catastrophic cosequences. Storage tanks are an important part of modern-day infrastructure. They supply fuels and raw materials to the industry and heating fuel and automobile fuel to the populace. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to take effective measures so that fires and explosions are a...

The recent rise in disasters has increased the demand for disaster management and training  In just the first portion of the new year, people all over the world have witnessed the death and destruction caused by some very large magnitude earthquakes in various parts of the world. This has resulted citizens in United States to start looking at their preparedness plans or has prompted many to develop them. With so many people now taking preparedness seriously as a result...

"Phil May has shown outstanding leadership in hurricane preparedness, response and recovery" Photo: G. Armstrong / FEMA The honor was presented at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando and was awarded for management and efforts in hurricane preparedness activities. National Hurricane Conference, the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness, has presented Major Phillip (Phil) May the Distinguished Service Award...

The International Civil Aviation Organization has strict regulations for heliport safety One Seven® firefighting infrastructure meets stringent heliport safety requirements. For heliports, there are strict directives of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. In the framework of these regulations, there are also stringent requirements for the stationary firefighting equipment for heliports. All One Seven® systems fulfil the ICAO requirements...

FEMA personnel are working on the forefront of flood affected areas FEMA and Department of Homeland Security have increased their effort to bring life back to normal in flood-affected Rhode Island. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino traveled to Rhode Island to tour areas affected by flooding and meet with Congressional, state and local leaders to discuss the...

One Seven provides complete solution for fire safety in the industrial sector One outstanding quality of One Seven® technologies is the level of flexibility with which it can be deployed. The One Seven® technology is very flexible in deployment because of its outstanding properties. It is used mainly in the industrial sector, where large areas or sensitive instruments are involved. The dimensioning of the stationary plants depends on the required a...

Van Gelder will be hepful in terms of engineering and contracting projects During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday 8 April 2010 in Almelo, Netherlands, the Supervisory Board of Royal Ten Cate will propose Mr R. Van Gelder to the Meeting of Shareholders for appointment as a member of the supervisory board.Mr Van Gelder a civil engineer, aged 64, from Netherlands is a former CEO of Royal Boskalis Westminster (1993-2006) and currently CEO of Heijmans N.V....

London Fire Brigade's MTE scheme will break one-point entry into fire services London Fire Brigade is launching a ground breaking management recruitment campaign designed to tap in top talent from other industries. The Multi-Tier Entry (MTE) scheme aims to attract high-capability people from different backgrounds to bring in expertise, as well as new leadership and management styles. Chairman of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority Brian Coleman AM FRSA said: "This...

  Chemguard is known for manufacturing foam eqipment, pumps and chemicals    Chemguard has hired Mahmoud Omar as the new Senior Manager - Middle East/Africa. In addition to enhancing Chemguard's growing visibility in the Middle East and Africa, Omar will support the company's broad international distribution network.     Omar resides in Cairo, Egypt, which will allow Chemguard to provide better services to customers in the Middle East....

Chemguard will exhibit at the Worlds Coating Show 2010   Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes, polishes, and sealers. Chemguard, a leading manufacturer of fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals, will be highlighting the expansion of its short-chain (C6) fluorosurfactant products at the 2010 American Coatings Show. Developed for broad applications, Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes...

The ABI published their report 'Tackling Fire: A Call for Action' The ABI have published a report entitled 'Tackling Fire: A Call for Action' which expresses the concerns of the insurance industry that even though the numbers of fires in the UK has fallen, the costs of fires have risen. The report concludes that the current challenging economic climate is likely to have a significant impact on the number and cost of fires and has the potential to have an impact on...

SPIE Matthew Hall undertook full design, supply and installation of the sprinkler system Client's core business British Land are a major UK listed property company, investing in prime, modern properties. Contract description A 127,000 sq ft new top specification office development built by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd to be protected by means of an automatic sprinkler system throughout. Services provided SPIE Matthew Hall undertook full design, supply and installation of the...

The CAF test was aimed at showing the fire fighting capabilities of compressed air foam The Upper Austrian Fire Protection Office recently performed a decisive fire test in cooperation with Rosenbauer. The test involved igniting cotton reels stacked on pallets to a height of seven meters (23 ft). The aim of the fire test was to demonstrate the effective extinguishing capability of CAF (Compressed Air Foam) systems. The test was prompted by several large-scale fires at a s...

USFA says there are simple steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property due to home fires Electrical fires at homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords. The United States Fire Adm...

FEMA brings out awareness campaign related to safety and fire emergency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the March 14 time change for Daylight Savings as a reminder to ensure their families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. "No matte...

The fourth London safety plan is built on excellent work done by members of London Fire Brigade The fourth London safety plan agreed by London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority at its meeting on 18 March is built on excellent work already carried out by the London Fire Brigade's 7,000 staff members. It proposes new ways of delivering some of its resources to incidents, expands the work of the London local authority co-ordination centre run by the Brigade on behalf of...

The new bill asks for mandatory installation of fire sprinklers in UK schools A Coventry MP is calling for all new schools and colleges to install automatic sprinklers to help prevent fires and save lives. Jim Cunningham, Labour MP for Coventry South, said: "About 1,400 schools in the UK are damaged by fire each year, with almost a third occurring in daylight." "The cost of the damage from the fires is estimated around £100m," he said. His Fire Safety (Sc...