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The use of suppressants and retardants for bushfire fighting can give firefighters tactical advantages by slowing down the spread of the fire. National Technology and Development Program offers descriptions of the differences between the chemicals used and how they are assessed as fit for purpose. Retardant is usually lain by aerial firefighting assets, whereas water enhancers (gels) and foams can be used by both aerial and ground fighting resources. During the 2019/20 bushfire season pressure...

Toyne, Inc., an Iowa-based manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, recently hosted its annual dealer meeting at The Carrollton Inn in Carroll, Iowa, and its headquarters in Breda, Iowa. Dealers from across North America convened to learn more about the company’s marketing strategy, celebrate the past year’s successes, hear about updates and innovations, and network with other dealers. The annual Dealer Summit took place September 9–11. Throughout the three-day summit, Toyne sa...

Fully-operational equipment is essential to taking effective and responsible action during an emergency situation. No piece of equipment is as vital as the fire apparatus. While departments are already armed with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) codes and standards for emergency vehicle maintenance, there are other general apparatus inspection and maintenance practices that build on top of that foundation. Toyne, Inc. has been building call-ready apparatus for nearly 80 y...

“We firmly believe that placing sustainability at the heart of how we do business is essential for our ambition to double the company. Our customers expect more sustainable solutions and today's and tomorrow's employees want to work for companies that have a clear and progressive position on sustainability. And of course, it's the right thing to do,” says COO and Executive Vice President Katarina Lindström. “Our ambition to double by 2025 makes our commitment to sustain...

The report puts forward an argument against 'the threat of industrial action', referencing the two strikes that have occurred in the past twenty years over disputes for better working conditions and pay, before a plea to all policymakers to consider removing firefighters’ right to strike entirely.  Tensions are already high in the sector, with one in every five firefighters having been cut from the fire and rescue service since 2010. The report also criticizes the pace of change with...

The Croton Water Filtration Plant is a new three-story underground NYC Department of Environmental Protection water filtration plant in the Bronx that spans over 750,000 square feet.  Sparc’s services included fire alarm system consulting with the project team to assist in the completion of fire alarm system design documents, witnessing pre-testing, preparing variances, and correspondence with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).  Sparc also assisted with advising the clien...

This appointment will be responsible for establishing and pioneering the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current Director of Building Safety and Construction, will take up the post with immediate effect. The government asked HSE to establish a new building safety regulator in the wake of the...

Upon BAFE’s acquisition of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) Awarding Organization last year, FireQual was established and has been diligently working on developing this platform to offer qualifications for individuals working in the fire safety industry. FireQual’s development FireQual is pleased to announce that approval has now been achieved from both Northern Ireland’s (CCEAR) and Scotland’s (SQAA) regulatory bodies to offer qualifications covering fire safety w...

The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by 1.99% next year, at its budget setting meeting on Monday. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the increase will help to support investments its making to its frontline service- including the recruitment of additional firefighters-as well as helping it to prepare for potentially more uncertain times ahead. Annual funding for the fire service Householders in Band D will pay £76.07 pe...

Michael Hirsch, 40, has taken over as Vice President of the Fire business unit in the Bosch Building Technologies division. Most recently, as Vice President, he was responsible for key account management for major customers in the European system integrator business at Bosch Building Technologies. In his new role, the business economist will be responsible for strategy, research & development, product management, marketing, and sales for Bosch’s comprehensive portfolio of fire alarm s...

Servcore will expand the offerings of the ARA Security division, increasing ARA capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.  Effective as of the 1st February 2021, Mr Edward Federman, ARA Executive Chair and Managing Director, announced the acquisition of Servcore, “I am very pleased to welcome Servcore and Wayne Furneyvall, the founder, to the ARA Group. Servcore comes to ARA with a great work force, great customers, and terrific management. The people-centred and...

Firefighters are deploying two high-volume pumps to Sykehouse in Doncaster in a bid to aid the removal of surface water which is currently lying on flood plains in the area.  River levels in the area are falling and existing drainage pumping arrangements are working well. Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue However, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has deployed the pumps-one of which is being sent by Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue-to support the speedy removal of the water and to help...

Firefighters are urging people to stop leaving their cooking unattended in a bid to crack down on house fires across the county. New figures, released by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, show that half of all house fires across South Yorkshire last year started in the kitchen. An even deeper look into the issue, fire officers say, shows that the majority of these fires could be prevented and start when people leave pans on the hob or food in the oven. The service is now appealing to people ac...

Wildland firefighters are an elite group of men and women who have chosen a career in one of the most stressful, taxing, and dangerous jobs. Despite this, it’s one of the most rewarding and important jobs in the fire industry. To understand the life of a wildland firefighter one has only to look at their most important pieces of equipment. Option for putting out fires The Pulaski Axe and the McLeod tool are the bread and butter of the wildland firefighter The Pulaski Axe and the McLeod...

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) have strengthened our cooperation arrangement, marking a new chapter in SCC and UKAS’s history of collaboration. The renewed agreement signals a refocus on Canada-UK relations within the context of accreditation and conformity assessments, which can play a key role in facilitating trade between Canada and the UK. Partnership with UKAS “Accreditation is a critical driver of economic prosperity...

Panasonic Life Solutions Middle East & Africa (PLSMEA), a subsidiary of Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa FZE (PMMAF) is pleased to announce the launch of its user-oriented fire alarm system (FAS), in the UAE. With facilities increasingly focused on improving safety standards, the fire alarm systems offer a smart and scalable solution for wide range of industries and facility sizes. The fire alarm system is made available to customers by Al-Futtaim Engineering and technologies (A...

At three in the morning, members of the Glen Echo Fire Department began waking up. It was not a fire or medical emergency, but it was another call to serve. Glen Echo volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, along with the Department’s Chief and Operations officer were designated to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. In previous years, the Department had deployed one or two units to the event, but this year the little Department nestled in a small community at the bottom edg...

Damien Ward has been in the passive fire protection industry for over 13 years now, and he has found that it’s one of those industries that someone is either in, or they have no real idea about – at least, not beyond the basics. A bit like the Freemasons, or the Illuminati, or the Order of the Phoenix (that does exist outside of Harry Potter, right?). Following the devastation of Grenfell, users probably know that there’s a cladding crisis in the country, and they definitely k...

Business owners are being urged to ensure that their vacant properties are as safe and secure as possible to protect them from harm during the latest lockdown. The warning comes from security barrier experts at Hardstaff Barriers, who specialize in protecting premises against squatters, thieves, arsonists, and fly-tippers. On January 4, the Government urged people, once again, not to travel to their places of work and to work from home if it is possible to do so. Since then, this has resulted i...

UKAS was pleased to contribute to CQI’s recent report ‘The Future of Work’, which explores the realities of “digital transformation” in the workplace. When considering the age of digitalization (often referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution) ‘The Future of Work’ report considers the key drivers for change that were identified by CQI’s Research Advisory Panel.  These include: Big data and analytics Augmented reality Artificial i...

A national inspection has praised the response of South Yorkshire’s fire service to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue adapted to the pandemic effectively, carried on delivering its core services and provided additional support to the community during the first phase of the pandemic. Inspectors also found that staff well-being was made a clear priority for the service and praised senior pioneers for actively promoting well-being services, in a report published b...

Getting funding is an important but equally challenging part of maintaining a fire department. As equipment ages, it deteriorates and becomes less efficient. Eventually, those inefficiencies add up, and it’s no longer safe to use. Even the most diligent and attentive departments can find themselves with a shortage of funding when a tool unexpectedly breaks, or piece of equipment falls apart. Thankfully departments have access to alternative funding sources. This article will concentrate o...

When one of the UK’s major Fire & Security companies needed to hire a number of hard-to-find field engineers, Zitko was their first-choice partner. They were awarded the assignment on an exclusive basis, with a brief to find engineers skilled and certified in both Fire and Security technologies. Engineers tend to specialize in one or another field, so the assignment was challenging, especially with the additional requirement to fill the roles urgently across various locations. Buildi...

For the construction of the 22-storey Sutton Court Road Build to Rent Accommodation in South London, ClearView Communications has chosen and installed Quelfire’s ‘one-stop-shop’ QuelStop Firestopping System to effectively fulfill the passive fire protection requirements of the high-rise project. Comprising a mix of studio, one-, two, and three-bedroom apartments, totaling 165 units over 22 storeys, Sutton Court Road Build to Rent Accommodation is Watkin Jones Group’...

Hunter supports Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month currently being promoted internationally, and the efforts being made across the UK and Ireland to improve the future long-term health outcomes for our firefighters. Recent ground-breaking research revealed the serious health risks to UK firefighters following exposure to toxic fire effluents, the chemicals emitted during a fire, in an independent University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) report commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). The...

Emergency Reporting, the provider of Fire & EMS records management software headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, releases a new report to assist customers with their applications for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The application period for this grant opened on January 4. With fire department budgets being significantly challenged in today’s climate, the AFG program provides some much-needed relief. Submitting...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $46 million through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, and restore healthy forest ecosystems on public and private lands. Funding for 37 projects includes $13 million for eight new projects and $33.3 million to complete work on 29 projects previously selected in 2019 and 2020. Through the projects, USDA’s Forest Service (FS) and Natura...

An Advanced fire alarm control panel has been selected to protect Marsham House, a high-end apartment building in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Installed to ensure the safety of the 50 luxury apartments at Marsham House is a four-loop MxPro 4 panel covering all public areas and the underground car park of the six-storey building. Hertfordshire-based Amida Fire – responsible for the installation, integration, programming, commissioning and handover of the fire system – specificall...

Emergency services from various regions in Germany have been sounding the alarm for months: According to those responsible, the flood of operations can hardly be managed anymore and endangers rapid care in life-threatening cases.  The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) as a neutral network for protection, rescue and safety now wants to analyze the problem together with the key players in the rescue service and look for possible solutions. Representatives of AG...

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) is delighted to announce an updated version of their prestigious graphical supervision software - Odyssey XLP, now compatible with their new range of Chameleon addressable fire alarm control panels. The Odyssey Graphics Display and Alarm Management System allows the connection of up to 64 panels to a PC, the compatible panels are namely OCTO+, GEKKO, NODE+, G-One, JUNO NET, and JUNIOR. License structure scheme The main difference between the Odyssey XLP and Odyssey...