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Following a period of sustained business growth, JVT Equipamentos – one of Global Fire Equipment’s (GFE) distributors for South and Central America – has expanded its offices in Brazil and introduced a new technical training facility. JVT Equipamentos was established in 2014 by Thais Taraban and Marco Vieira. The company has been based out of its current office in Bahia in the northeast of Brazil since 2016, but due to continued sales growth in recent years, the company has no...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain at the scene of a major fire in Surry Hills, dousing reignition points and assisting with investigations. The blaze, which at its peak was declared a '10th alarm', destroyed two multi-storey buildings on Randle Street yesterday afternoon. FRNSW firefighters and trucks More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney, battl...

Kitchen islands and peninsulas continue to be a major renovation trend that property owners have leaned into. They’re majorly convenient and functional, and they have proved to be a return on investment.  code requirements To match the increasing code requirements of the modern kitchen, the NFPA updates the code every year to keep good fire safety. Safe-T Fire Protection makes sure the residential or commercial building stays up to electrical code and standards on both a local and...

Recently, the opening ceremony of the Khon Kaen 6S Store of ZOOMLION Thailand was successfully held. This event was led by ZOOMLION Thailand and held in cooperation with such product lines as the earthmoving machinery product line and the agricultural machinery product line.  It marks another milestone for the localization efforts of ZOOMLION Thailand. ZOOMLION Thailand On the day of the opening ceremony, more than 200 customers from agricultural companies, construction contractors, road...

At this time of year, there is still a build-up of dead grass and heather left over from last year which can dry very quickly as temperatures increase and pose a heightened risk of fire. People who live, work, or visit rural areas are being urged to exercise caution over the next few days. The very high warning – released in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) – remains in place until Monday, 29 May, 2023. This covers East, Central, and Southern Scotland. High intens...

The UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge is held every year in The Solent and is open to other emergency services with entries from police, ambulance crews and the RNLI. The competition promotes problem-solving skills, teamwork and fitness and is an event that the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has entered for several years. This year the challenge celebrated its 20th anniversary and saw participants battling with showers and strong winds. The event, which took place from May...

Following the lifting of all external and internal restrictions, Nittan is pleased to announce official 'Manufacturer accredited product training sessions' will resume on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. The first dates and subject matter are: 4th of July - Evolution device overview, Evolution 1 control panel overview, and Evolution 1 cause and effects programming. 5th of July - EVO+ multi-loop control panel overview. Installation and diagnostics, EVO+ cause and effects prog...

FIREX International 2023 was a huge show for the DetectorTesters team, as they officially introduced Testifire XTR2 to the market. The first of their connected solutions, Testifire XTR2 not only offers functional testing of smoke and heat detectors - it also delivers on reporting, with the result of each detector tested automatically recorded and presented in a report at the end of the test job. Testifire XTR2 exhibited at FIREX International 2023 Testifire XTR2 proved a real hit at FIREX Int...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rushed to the aid of an elderly man whose car crashed into a building in Sydney's west. The vehicle struck a row of brick garages on Ashley Lane, Westmead, just after 11 am, causing the 92-year-old driver to suffer a minor head injury. FRNSW crews Firefighters with specialist skills in dealing with structural collapse were called in to assess the garages The man managed to walk away from the wreckage, with FRNSW crews providing him initial medica...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire in a multi-level building at Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received when flames started engulfing the seven-story building on Randle Street just after 4 pm. FRNSW firefighters and fire trucks More than 100 FRNSW firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, are now working to contain and extinguish the blaze. The building is starting to collapse, while the inferno is beginning...

New video footage, released by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), shows the moment a wall from an engulfed building in Surry Hills came crashing down onto the street below. The seven-story complex on Randle Street caught alight just after 4 pm. Safety of emergency crews A major firefighting operation is continuing, with more than 100 firefighters battling to contain and extinguish the flames. Multiple ladder trucks are being utilized, among the more than 20 FRNSW appliances on-scene. A large exclu...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has upgraded the inferno in Surry Hills to a '10th alarm' status, the most severe type of fire. More than 100 firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, continue to work to extinguish the blaze in two buildings on Randle Street. At this stage, it is believed that both impacted buildings have been vacant. Firefighting operations FRNSW crews have also been dousing smaller fires that threatened to spread to surrounding buildings, including residential ap...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have now gained the upper hand on a major fire which has destroyed two multi-story buildings in Surry Hills. The blaze broke out on Randle Street just after 4 pm and was later upgraded to a '10th alarm', the most severe type of fire. FRNSW's Incident Controller They successfully stopped the blaze from engulfing other nearby buildings, including residential flats More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene from multiple stations across Sydney and have...

ZOOMLION Turkey has recently opened an outlet in Anatolia, marking a further leap forward for ZOOMLION to ‘go global’ and also showing ZOOMLION’s confidence in deepening and expanding the international market. Aurora Green once again shines on Turkey. On the day of the opening ceremony, many customers were invited to attend the event. The scene was crowded and lively. In addition to the signing ceremony, ZOOMLION awarded honorary medals to customers who purchased equipment in...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The gathering welcomes all who desire to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on September 11, 2001. All proceeds were collected to support the National Fallen Fire...

IFSEC is excited to announce that in 2024 the UK’s pioneering security exhibition will feature a new conference dedicated to the fast-changing world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. In partnership with the global research and consultancy leader, Omdia, the conference will run at IFSEC 2024 in London’s ExCeL Gallery Rooms, away from the exhibition floor. trends and innovations The conference will give delegates an opportunity to look back...

On the 3rd of April 2023, ARA Fire acquired Sicada Fire & Safety (Sicada). This acquisition has helped ARA Fire establish a national footprint for the mobile fire suppression business. Sicada is located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, South-eastern Queensland, and Central Queensland. Combining Sicada with Fire Suppression Services in Western Australia and Sheridan Fire Solutions in Queensland, two other companies recently acquired by ARA, provides ARA Fire with a strong national fo...

Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator as the stricter regime to protect residents begins. Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Building Safety Act 2022 All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or fac...

A West Midlands mum has thanked Birmingham City Council for ensuring that a ‘life-saving’ sprinkler system had been installed in her tenth-floor flat, when a fire caused by an electric bike cut off her family’s only escape route out of the building. Even though 25 firefighters were mobilized and at the scene within three minutes – the sprinkler system had already brought the fire under control. Had they not been fitted, the outcome would have been very different. Import...

Fire doors play a crucial role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke within a building. They can mean the difference between life and death in the event of an emergency. However, many fire doors fail to meet the required standards due to user errors. In this article, Total Fire Group will highlight some common mistakes and emphasize the importance of regular inspections and fire risk assessments. Understanding Fire Doors Fire doors are designed to restrict the spread of fire and smoke fr...

Victoria City Council has adopted a new strategic plan to guide investment and focus the City’s work over the next four years – to improve the quality of life for residents, support economic health and vibrancy, and position the City as an innovative leader in climate action. 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan "The Strategic Plan’s eight priorities envelop the big ideas City Council wants to realize by 2026," said Mayor Marianne Alto. Mayor Marianne Alto adds, "In partnership with C...

Firefighters are furthering their commitment to the environment by turning land at two fire stations into orchards and allotments for the local community.  Silsden Fire Station is already giving members of the local community access to the land for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Ilkley Fire Station is following hot on their heels and has launched a fundraising drive in a bid to kickstart the planting of a community orchard. Local community initiative The spac...

These buildings are admired globally for their architectural beauty, cultural significance, and historical importance. However, when it comes to fire protection, historic buildings pose unique challenges, and they require specific fire protection measures to ensure life safety. In this article, Coopers Fire Ltd discusses the need for fire resistance measures in historic buildings and the impact fire can have on these treasured structures. Fires in historic buildings Fire safety advice and fir...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled for more than five hours to extinguish a fire that has destroyed the former iconic Commercial Hotel in Yass, in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. More than 40 firefighters from FRNSW, Rural Fire Service, and ACT Fire and Rescue responded to the blaze on Comur Street, just before 2 am. FRNSW aerial pumping truck The fire was so severe that a specialist FRNSW aerial pumping truck was called in, so that the fire With fire spreading...

A firefighter running the Edinburgh Marathon after a cycling accident says he’ll ‘dig deep’ to complete the race to raise funds for the charity that helped him recover. Piotr Gudan, who lives in Perthshire, had been with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as an on-call firefighter for a mere six months when he was told his arm may need to be amputated following a cycling accident. Piotr Gudan The dad-of-one, originally from Poland, moved to Blairgowrie with his new wife in...

The Big Bear Fire Department has a new way to report illegal fireworks. The new Illegal Firework Reporting System offers an easy and anonymous way to report the use and sale of personal fireworks. Anyone can now go on to the Department’s website or simply scan a QR Code and anonymously report the use or sales of illegal fireworks by completing a simple online reporting form. Fire Department Investigators will respond promptly to the reported location where fireworks are currently in use,...

The German Navy is making advances in the digitalization of its core processes. For many years now, the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE has been providing scientific and technical support in this area. The Defense Technology Institute, based in Wachtberg, Germany, has focused its research on digitalization in defense and security. Now, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the Navy Command and Fraunhofer FKIE have agreed to further expand th...

Hundreds of new firefighters have joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), with a graduation ceremony held at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills, Western Sydney. Making up the new intake are 61 new permanent firefighters, with an additional 164 qualifying as on-call firefighters. Deployed all over NSW Jihad Dib, said the 180 men and 45 women will be deployed all over NSW as they begin their new careers Within the graduation is a great family story, with Heath Langdon (Fa...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire that severely injured a woman at Miranda, in Sydney's south, overnight. Emergency services were called around 1 am to a home on Montgomery Street, where they found a woman suffering burns after a small blaze in her bedroom. It is understood that the woman's partner had already moved her to a shower and began running water over the burns in an effort to reduce her pain. NSW Ambulance paramedics FRNSW firefighters quickly doused the mattress...