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Fire-rated wall assemblies form an important integral component of a fire safety system when it comes to protecting people in the workplace, commercial, or residential buildings. In this article, they will go into some detail regarding firewalls and the other components of the passive fire system, and why it is essential to contact a fireproofing contractor for inspecting and maintaining them. What is the purpose of a firewall? Fire-rated wall assemblies are employed to impede the spread of f...

Two Texas Panhandle fire departments are implementing a new alert system to prevent collisions and improve road safety. Drivers encounter all sorts of hazards on the road that they are supposed to slow down and move over for, such as emergency vehicles and work zones. If an emergency vehicle is in route, the HAAS Alert. Safety Cloud system alerts drivers to slow down or move over. This year, both the Dalhart Fire Department and Hartley Fire and EMS have added this system to their dail...

With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions.  Stay Informed While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast.  Visit weather.gov to see the most recent forecast as the storm approaches. Residents are reminded that the forecast can change quickly and at any point....

In November 2023, the first Million Dollar Club event was held in Barcelona, Spain. Customers, Partners, and Distributors joined from across Europe, Asia, and Africa, for a three-day experience. They were presented with the Kidde Commercial plan for 2024, along with new product innovations and timelines and of course, some entertainment and fun alongside the key commercial teams and senior management. European R&D Hub All attendees were also able to visit the European Research and Develop...

Welcome to Gympie Fire Extinguisher, where safety takes center stage! In the heart of this vibrant community, ensuring the protection of homes and businesses is paramount. One crucial aspect of this safety narrative is the diligent maintenance of fire extinguishers. In this comprehensive guide, they delve into the significance of professional fire extinguisher maintenance in Gympie.  Gympie's unique fire safety As the backbone of fire safety, well-maintained extinguishers play a piv...

Fire risk assessments are very important for all businesses to do. Fire safety risk assessments are part of the fire safety procedures and they help keep everyone safe by avoiding fires and knowing what to do when one does break out. If they are a business owner, a fire safety risk assessment is something that can help keep them, their employees and their customers safe. Here is everything they need to know about fire risk assessment. What is the purpose of a fire risk assessment? Fir...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is pleased to announce it has moved to its new head office in Coventry. The new building provides the ASFP with greater capacity, enabling it to offer even more support and services to its members.  The new premises, which will be opened in two phases, provide office space, as well as housing the new ASFP training academy. It offers a practical training facility, catering facilities, meeting and break-out/rest areas, and ...

This week is Electrical Fire Safety Week, which promotes electrical fire safety in the home. Half of all accidental house fires are caused by electricity, and nine out of ten electrical fires are caused by electrical products. The cost of living crisis is pioneering more people to use electrical products at night when power is often cheaper, but West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is warning that this could lead to dangerous fires. On Sunday, just before midnight, crews from were cal...

Firefighting involves more than just summoning courage during a crisis; it encompasses dedication to serving, rescuing, and protecting.   Six women from diverse backgrounds, including members from St. Paul, MN Local 21 and Edina, MN Local 1275, recently embraced this commitment during their mission overseas, joining over two dozen firefighters, emergency medical professionals, and volunteers from the state.  Capacity of fire departments It’s unique because we’ve bee...

The IAFF is welcoming new locals in Loyalist Township, Ontario and View Royal and Colwood, B.C. Loyalist. Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 5464, which serves the communities of Amherstview, Amherst Island, Odessa, and Bath in Loyalist Township west of Kingston, joins with seven members including four suppression fire fighters, two fire inspectors, and an emergency vehicle technician. Local 5464 President - Jeremy Franklin said he was pleased to be joining the IAFF and is lo...

FirePro participated in the 9th edition of VdS-FireSafety Cologne, held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany, from December 6th to 7th. This year’s event attracted over 4,000 visitors with its seven specialist conferences and a compact seminar, offering a wealth of up-to-date knowledge, engaging exhibits, and expert-led conferences and seminars. VdS-FireSafety Cologne, renowned as one of the most important industry events for fire protection systems and preventive struc...

The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway, conducted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), have been selected. The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (Pineville, KY), Broadway (VA) Volunteer Fire Department Inc., and Scotts Hill (TN) Fire Department will each receive four new sets of turnout gear and four helmets to help keep their crew safe. These donations wrap up the 2023 giveaway, in which a total of 52 sets of turnout gear an...

Running a restaurant is about more than just making delicious food. It’s also about keeping everyone safe. Fires are a big risk in restaurants because kitchens have many things that can catch fire, like oil and gas. Plus, with people cooking all day, there’s always a chance that something could go wrong. Having a restaurant fire safety plan means having thought about what could cause a fire and having a clear plan to keep everyone safe if one starts. This plan is a set of instructio...

Fire detection and warning systems should be used correctly and effectively. In order to achieve this, it will be helpful to know how the system works. What triggers the fire alarm? How does the fire alarm work? They recommend that they read the blog post, which is a brief guide for correct use. Fire alarm systems have a fire detection panel and different means of detection; consisting of elements, such as buttons, detectors, siren-blinker, etc. Fire detection and warning systems Fire detecti...

The positioning of the portable fire pump requires four firefighters, and the deployment of a B nozzle at least two. Moreover, these activities require a lot of energy and sometimes have to be carried out in the middle of a danger zone. These two striking examples quickly show how much modern auxiliary equipment such as the multi-functional RTE Robot firefighting robot can support everyday operations.  Rosenbauer presented the petrol-powered tracked manipulator back in 2010. This meant tha...

FCF is diving into something crucial that everyone needs but might not think about every day: fire extinguisher testing. Yep, those trusty devices hanging around quietly, ready to leap into action if things get heated. Let's start with the rulebook - and in Australia, that's the Australian Standard AS 1851. It's like the Jedi code for fire safety, laying down the law on how often they should be giving the fire extinguishers a little TLC. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's demystify the safe...

Over 4,400 trade visitors from a total of 20 countries came to the Koelnmesse on 6 and 7 December 2023 to take part in the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2023 event. This was a new visitor record. After the opening by the Mayor of Cologne, Dr. Ralf Heinen, things got underway on St Nicholas' Day: 150 exhibitors presented innovative solutions and brought the latest fire protection technology to life with live demonstrations. This included, for example, a demonstration of a high-pressure sprinkler syst...

One of the key reasons fireproofing in high-rise buildings is essential is because of the time it provides for evacuation and rescue operations. In the event of a fire, occupants on higher floors may have limited means of escape. Fireproofing in high-rise buildings that use fireproofing materials and techniques can delay the spread of flames, allowing more time for people to evacuate safely and for emergency responders to reach the affected areas. Fireproofing in high-rise buildings High-rise...

LifeSafe, a fire safety technology business with innovative fire extinguishing fluids and fire safety products, announces the launch of its new Pre-Trauma Fluid, a unique, non-conductive coolant fluid designed specifically to prevent thermal runaway in battery packs that can be caused by overheating, overcharging, or damage.  The PTF is an innovative, patent-pending solution that prevents the threat of thermal runaway by significantly reducing the transfer of heat within a battery pack. Th...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce it has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Nadine Saxon as Operations Director. In this newly created role, Nadine will support the continued growth of the Association and ensure the team has the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional service to members. She will also have a place on the ASFP Executive Board and attend the ASFP Council. Tasked with managing all the operational, commercial a...

Hey Mackay residents and business owners, they get it - safety is a big deal. And when it comes to keeping the place secure, having reliable fire extinguishers is key. In the neck of the woods, that means the beautiful Mackay, Queensland, where they know how vital it is to have the right fire safety measures in place. Now, picture this: they want the best fire extinguishers, they want them from local suppliers they can trust, and they want someone who'll keep them in top-notch shape. That's whe...

Passive fire protection company - Burry Sealants has seen a 20 percent expansion of its mobile workforce, following the deployment of a cloud-based job management system from BigChange. Burry has also opened a new regional office and completed nearly 13,000 jobs in the last twelve months. With the real-time connected mobile app and back-office system, BigChange helped Burry improve both office and field efficiency, reduce paperwork, and improve customer service with better reporting and faster...

There are just over two weeks left for people to have their say on draft plans published by South Yorkshire’s fire service–including proposals for how quickly it should respond to different types of emergencies.  South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says it will still aim to attend every single 999 call as quickly as it possibly can, but that having a set of published response times will make it more accountable to local people, help it to improve its service and bring them in lin...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Connely as Director of Project Management-Sales for REV Fire Group. Brian Connely, a seasoned pioneer with 20 years of experience in the fire industry, will be responsible for supporting sales initiatives across all REV Firebrands. He...

Carrollton Fire Rescue (CFR) was recognized as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, in Plano, Texas, USA, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the hospital’s Quarterly EMS Luncheon.   Each year, administrators, physicians, and nurses at Texas Health select a Provider of the Year after reviewing EMS calls and determining which had the most significant impact on a patient. CFR’s rigorous training In September, Carrollton...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the state’s Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, that is expected to significantly reduce the length of emergency operations. The smoldering, slow-burning fire broke out in a silo containing 600 tonnes of field peas, within a local business last Friday (24 November). Low levels of smoke were issuing from the top of the silo....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is deploying five 'in-water' strike teams to flood-impacted communities on the state's South Coast, where heavy rainfall is forecast in areas already saturated overnight. The teams, comprising 20 highly trained firefighters and two team pioneers, will be working in Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Bega and Eden, where they will support the NSW State Emergency Service response to any potential flood emergency. NSW Government package FRNSW is deploying speciall...

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Ulladulla has elevated its skills to new heights, carrying out a training mission on clifftops at Mollymook, on the state’s south coast. The crew, led by Captain Paul Collins, had an opportunity to test out new equipment and decided to complete on-station exercises before conducting specialist Vertical Rescue training, around 40 meters above sea-level. real-time emergency Drills allowed the firefighters a chance to familiarize themselves with th...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to charge up India’s transportation sector. As part of the country’s aim to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, the government has set ambitious targets for EV adoption over the next decade. By 2030, it wants electric models to make up 30% of private cars, 70% of commercial vehicles, and 80% of two and three-wheelers sold. EV charging access To support this vision, India needs to build out a vast, convenient, and reliable charging infrastr...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified the danger posed by clutter in a unit, damaged by fire at Parramatta earlier this week. A working smoke alarm saved three residents and their two pets from the blaze in the public housing apartment in Thomas Street, just after 7 am on Monday. Extinguishing the fire Seven fire crews rushed to the scene as 15 people were evacuated from the unit block Seven fire crews rushed to the scene as 15 people were evacuated from the unit block. Firefight...