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Families should prepare themselves to cope with disasters and their effects 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. With Daylight Saving Time coming to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the November 7 time change as a reminder to make sure their families are prepared for a possi...

"Towards 2020" risk management plan has moved out for public consultation The public is being asked for its views on key plans on various fire safety related issues and ways for their improvement. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority which oversees how KFRS is run agreed at a meeting that its Integrated Risk Management Plan, entitled "Towards 2020", will now go out for public consultation until 17 January. The outcomes will be reviewed by the Authority in February when a...

The Fire Corps course is intended to enhance the working and capabilities of fire and safety departments The course Fire Corps: Starting a Program to Enhance Your Department's Services is designed to provide guidance to fire chiefs and municipal officials. Is your department facing increased responsibilities with limited resources? Do you wish you could provide more services for your community, but simply don't have enough time or personnel to focus on these new efforts? Then...

Home fire sprinkler incentives underscored in new Fire Protection Research Foundation study Overall value and impact of home fire sprinkler incentives underscored in new Fire Protection Research Foundation study. Incentives for sprinkler installations in new U.S. homes are becoming increasingly common due to building codes and ordinances, and in recognition of the life safety benefits these systems provide. That’s according to “Incentives for the Use of Residentia...

Eurotech has established a wide sales network in Middle East, Asia and Europe A new fire detection protocol is changing the shape of the fire industry with the launch of MESH from Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd. In a move that offers the best of both 'closed' and 'open' fire detection protocols, Making Every System Happen (MESH) has been developed by the new UK-based company to provide leading-edge, single-brand detection systems to fire and security installers worldwide. Under t...

A research is going on in University of Ulster on fire safety in constructions Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column.Fire safety in the construction industry could be revolutionised by new research by scientists at the University of Ulster, which has secured funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column, which feat...

21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns and much more Code 3's 21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns, flashing takedowns and alleys. 21TR and 21TR Plus lightbars feature all new Torus LED Technology in a 2100 lightbar package. Torus technology lightheads provide superior directional and off-angle performance in the most advanced, yet economical LED lightbar on the market. The standard 21TR delivers all the features the 2100 has been known for and the 21TR Plus provids a...

Pierce Manufacturing has passed its ISO 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit Two types of auditing are required to become registered to the ISO standard: auditing by an external certification body, such as ABS QE, and audits by internal staff trained for this process. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company announced that it has successfully completed its ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit by ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE)...

The training sessions will provide safety measures of electric vehicles to the participants of the event The Electric Vehicle Safety Training 2010 will be including web-based training materials, an extrication video and shared resources for instructor-led safety presentations. Chevrolet and OnStar, in a joint effort with The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will visit Los Angeles this week to continue its series of electric vehicle safety training sessions taking...

Thirty-two Pierce wildland trucks have been purchased by Bureau of Land Management through NFEP The Pierce wildland all-wheel drive pumpers are built to BLM 667 and 667M specifications and are designed as initial attack engines. Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it has sold 32 Pierce wildland firefighting trucks to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through its National Fire Equipment Program (NFEP). An initial fleet of 19 pumpers will be d...

There would be a 25 per cent cut in jobs from fire and rescue services according to the government plans FBU will oppose these draconian attacks on an essential frontline service and robustly defend the key role firefighters play in keeping communities safe. The Fire Brigade Union warned that ten thousand fire service jobs are under threat from government plans to slash 25 per cent from fire and rescue service budgets over the next four years. Responding to the Comprehensive...

Prescribed fires are a good way to deal with wildfires and ecological imbalance Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have long been supporters of organizations and programs that promote the preservation of our environment. Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to provide land managers with a new tool to help them determine when and how to use prescribed fire to maintain healthy habitats and ecosystems....

Chancellor George Osborne announced cuts in fire and rescue service spending London Fire Brigade is already demonstrating how to deliver a value for money service without compromising public safety. The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, which runs the London Fire Brigade, is spearheading changes designed to ensure that the UK's fire and rescue service is fit for the 21st century. As part of his comprehensive spending review, Chancellor George Osborne announced tha...

New fire dispatch line is announced by Priority Dispatch Corp. National Academies of Emergency Dispatch member across the world submitted their proposals for change and many of these changes represent significant improvements. Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) is pleased to announce a new version of its fire dispatching line of products, training, and services. This version update includes the gold standard ProQA® dispatching software, cardset, and support products. All of t...

FEMA provides the best assistance to disaster hit infrastucture and people FEMA funds at least 75 percent of the cost of eligible work by local governments and some private non-profits. Eight additional counties have been added as part of Minnesota's federal disaster declaration and are eligible for all categories of Public Assistance funding, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Unde...

CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso  has connoted 'gas blow' as a very dangerous and fatal activity CSB is issuing letters to the other 49 states warning of the hazards associated with gas blows and urging state officials to enact any necessary changes in this regard. U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso today called for a ban on the practice of cleaning out debris from gas piping using pressurized natural gas. In a video safety message relea...

? Firefighting in Japan has reached to new level of safety and security   Over the past few years, the NVFC has also met with fire service leaders from England, Finland, Greece, and South and Central America. A delegation of fire service leaders from the Japan Firefighters Association met with board members and staff from the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) on October 16. The NVFC is committed to fostering relationships and encouraging idea-ex...

The complete process of responding to a faulty fire alarm is a waste for professionals and the resources Earlier in the month, the Fire Industry Association advised business owners to regularly test their fire detection equipment following a blaze at a hotel. The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have announced plans to cut back on the number of times it attends false alarms. According to figures released by the service, its firefighters answer around 9,000 call-...

NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg has praised Cap wiz which would connect emergency responders with senators Cap Wiz will deliver the e-mails to the appropriate elected officials and generate reports on which offices receive e-mails. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently subscribed to Cap Wiz, a grassroots advocacy outreach tool that will allow us to enhance our ability to influence members of Congress, primarily by making it easier for our members and suppor...

Disaster relief grants for Illinois severe storms and flooding are free from taxes Grants are also not counted as income in determining eligibility for any income benefit programs funded by the U.S. government. Recipients of state and federal disaster assistance grants will not have to pay taxes on those funds. Disaster relief payments provided to survivors of the Illinois severe storms and flooding are not subject to income tax, self-employment tax, or employment taxes such...

Increased retirement age and pension proposals are not being accepted by the fire service professionals Firefighting is a very physical profession. To suggest increasing retirement ages, is an ill thought out idea which is not in the public interest. Firefighters are appalled to learn of the Hutton proposals on pensions, which suggest cuts in their pension provision, increasing their retirement age and upping their pension contributions. Firefighters already pay up to11...

Gazetter Management Software and GIS will enhance and boost the working of fire and rescue services world over  GGP Response is a powerful address based intelligence solution specifically designed to meet the needs of emergency service organisations. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has procured award winning Gazetteer Management Software and Geographic Information System (GIS) from GGP Systems. Designed to provide easy access to centralised address data, integra...

The aerial view of one of the most harsh terrains, the Conocophillips site in  Kuparuk, Alaska The unit features proprietary TAK-4 independent front suspension and an airbag rear suspension for enhanced vehicle control and ride quality on the rugged roads. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order from ConocoPhillips Alaska for an industrial aerial platform vehicle built on an Arrow XT chassis. In May 2011, the firefighting ve...

Xtralis is the global provider of solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats The company has extended its market leading VESDA air sampling smoke detection system.The company offers safety and security products which are high in quality and performance. Xtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for early threat detection, has launched the next generation of ADPRO multi-site security solutions: ADPRO V3100 Hybrid Video and Audio Transm...

Schirmer Engineering now Aon Fire Protection Engineering Aon Corporation has announced that Schirmer Engineering will now be known as Aon Fire Protection Engineering. Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the leading global risk management and human capital solutions firm, announced that Schirmer Engineering, has been rebranded Aon Fire Protection Engineering. Aon's fire protection engineering, building code consulting, life safety and security consulting group was acquired in 20...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

Saint-Gobain has joined forces with a French company for distribution of ONESuit Pro in France ONESuit Pro chemical-protective suit's advanced fabric is engineered for safety and increased mobility. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first emergency responders, ag...

Ken McElhattan, the new Chairman of National Safety Council, will boost the working and output of the company Kent McElhattan is committed and passionate about the mission of the council. Kent McElhattan, chairman and co-founder of Industrial Scientific Corp., has been elected chairman of the board of the nonprofit National Safety Council, the company said in a statement. McElhattan has been a member of the board since 2007. The council was chartered by Congress in 1913 and...

Heavy rains have led to false fire alarms and unwanted work for the firefighters which has become a nuisance for most of them False fire alarms are not only a nuisance to those affected, but also waste resources. Heavy rain across the country left the capital's fire and rescue services stretched to the limit over the weekend as firefighters responded to flooding incidents in residential and business premises. Crews were also forced to respond to several false fire alarms as a...

Motorised wheeled escape ladder, one of the London Fire Brigade Museum exhibits London Fire Brigade’s museum will display the evolution of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday, 8th October 2010. From antique fire engines and Victorian uniforms, to the world’s most advanced fire equipment, London Fire Brigade’s museum is set to tell the story of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday 8th October in South...