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The City of Victoria is looking for two candidates to serve on the Board of Variance.   The Board is made up of five members appointed by City Council. They review appeals relating to the City's zoning bylaw in which compliance would cause a person hardship. A term is three years and the Board meets twice a month on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Contemporary Atrium Hotel has put its trust in Amthal Fire and Security to deliver an enhanced fire safety maintenance service, for the safety of staff and guests. Conveniently situated within a five-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, Atrium Hotel stands as a premier urban retreat, boasting 573 meticulously designed ultra-chic bedrooms. all-in-one cloud platform Ensuring fire safety measures are compliant with the latest legislation, the hotel site team worked closely with Amthal to dev...

Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, will join FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, and RFS Assistant Commissioner, Stuart Midgley, at a media conference to launch Smoke Alarm Action Day, aimed at combating public complacency this winter. Figure of missing alarms In winter 2022, of the 959 residential fires in NSW, 50% of homes did not have a smoke alarm fitted or the alarm present wasn’t working. A record 17 people died that season. Last winter, the figure of missing/inoperative ala...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continue to combat a silo fire at a food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry, on the state’s south coast. FRNSW firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm activation at the facility in Bolong Road just before 9.30 am. On arrival, the crews found a smouldering fire in a silo, containing 600 tonnes of grain pellets.  HAZMAT and rescue teams Bolong Road has been closed in both directions, and nearby businesses have been evacuated FRNSW crews, a scie...

Recently-installed smoke alarms have saved the lives of a family of 10 during an overnight house fire at Macquarie Fields in Sydney’s south-west. Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 12 firefighters initially responded to the blaze in the two-level house around 2.15 this morning. They called in another two fire trucks and crews as the fire took hold of the home. new smoke alarms FRNSW crews returned to the house around 6.30 am when the fire re-ignited in the roof FRNSW cre...

A man, suffering from smoke inhalation, has been admitted to hospital after an e-bike fire in a unit block at Revesby, in Sydney's south-west, overnight.  The blaze broke out in a garage beneath a two-level block of apartments in Doyle Road, around 1.15 am. Effects of smoke inhalation When crews from two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances arrived on scene, they found a man, believed to be 70-years-old, suffering the effects of smoke inhalation after trying to extinguish the flames hi...

Fifteen people have been evacuated during a silo fire at a food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry, on the state’s south coast.  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm activation in Bolong Road, just before 9.30 am. FRNSW on-site staff On arrival, the crews found a smouldering silo, containing 600 tonnes of grain On arrival, the crews found a smouldering silo, containing 600 tons of grain. FRNSW is working with on-site staff to mechanically...

Aldeburgh Fire Station and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are inviting people to get on their bikes and set off on 2024's Suffolk Fire Ride. The annual event is a popular fundraiser for the Fire Fighters Charity, which helps past and present fire and rescue service personnel and their families. Suffolk Fire Ride The event is on Sunday, July 7, 2024, and is being hosted by Aldeburgh station, from where two routes will start and finish via the beautiful countryside and the iconic coastline of...

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) has been awarded two Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) to support at-risk communities in Northern and Downeast Maine. These grants, totaling $258,000 ($141,000 and $117,000, respectively), will safeguard homes, businesses, forestland, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires. Both regions face significant wildfire risks and are considered underserved. Competitive CWDG awards Maine is New...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a shopping centre at Swansea, at Lake Macquarie, where a car has careered into a store. The incident occurred just after 9.30 this morning at the rear of the Pacific Highway property. The driver appears to have lost control of the Ford in the shopping centre car park and the vehicle has ploughed through the wall of a Haberdashery shop, a local, family-owned business for more than 55 years. Swansea Fire Station Two people inside the stor...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Young, in the state’s Hilltops region, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal. Best equipment and technology The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed...

Preventative maintenance is the routine inspection and servicing of equipment to prevent unexpected failures and costly downtime for businesses. Unlike reactive maintenance, which addresses issues after they occur, preventative maintenance is proactive, focusing on preventing problems before they arise. Maintaining the Metalbilt door is crucial to ensuring its reliable operation and keeping its warranty valid. Benefits of preventative maintenance Cost Savings: Completing regular mainte...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

Following their showcase at FDIC International 2024, Wylie Fire Rescue will be receiving and placing into service two new Rosenbauer Roadrunner elevated water towers. These apparatus are quintuple combination pumpers, or quints, featuring a pump, water tank, aerial device, and ground ladders. Wylie Fire Rescue is a four-station, fully paid department with 98 employees. These two new fire trucks, Quint 141 and 143, will be housed at Station 1 and 3, respectively. The department uses the elevated...

Four people have escaped an intense house fire, possibly caused by an e-scooter on charge, at Narraweena, on Sydney’s northern beaches. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to the blaze in Ronald Avenue, just after 4 am. On arrival, the crews were confronted with smoke billowing from the single-storey home. Defensive strategy A collapsing roof and extreme heat prevented the crews from entering the house A collapsing roof and extreme heat prevented the crews from ente...

Over 50 countries came together for the first-ever World Fire Congress in Washington DC last week. Hosted by the United States (US), the Congress (7th–8th May, 2024) was aimed at increasing international collaboration on the growing challenges faced by fire and rescue services across the globe. The two-day event also saw nations signing the World Fire Congress Charter, indicating their continued commitment to work together to tackle pressing fire-related issues. At the close of the event,...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) continues to raise awareness on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard and offer resources to help first responders take action. On February 5, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to replace the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard with a proposed new ‘Emergency Response Standard’. This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have released the driver of a small truck that crashed into a house in Bexley this morning. The accident occurred around 6.30 am on the corner of Forest Road and Mimosa Street. The man is believed to have suffered minor injuries and has been transported to the hospital for further assessment. A family of four was safely evacuated from the property with no injuries. The house was extensively damaged in the incident, and the council and other governme...

With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term – a time when pupils and staff are under most stress. According to the Government’s own data, less than 8.5% of new schools built since 2015 have automatic fire sprinklers fitted and yet there were around...

GearGrid is excited to announce their attendance at the 2024 Station Design Conference from May 20 to May 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona (AZ), USA. International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson, says "The Station Design Conference is a great way to help fire departments across the nation upgrade their storage solutions. It allows GearGrid to connect to stations across the nation and provide them with solutions to their unique storage challenges....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a building fire at Charlottes Pass in the NSW snowfields. The emergency occurred around 6.30 in the morning, when flames took hold of a sewage treatment plant, housed in a two-level building, near Mount Kosciuszko's peak. Four fire trucks and 16 firefighters responded to the scene. Rescue effort Fire rescue crews established a relay to pump water to the isolated location. No injuries were reported and there was no need for any evacuatio...

Dorplan, a pioneer in doorset and ironmongery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SignetFire, a new brand dedicated to high-performance replacement fire doorsets. With a focus on meeting and exceeding industry standards, SignetFire is designed to provide optimal fire safety while maintaining exceptional functionality and esthetic appeal. SignetFire is partnering with clients and installers to deliver compliant buildings that protect and save lives. Robust fire door regulati...

A Fire Alarm & Gas Suppression Workshop was recently held at Vipond’s offices in East Kilbride for the benefit of the fire alarm and gas suppression teams and support staff. The focus of the workshop was LPCB Third Part Accreditation. Fire Detection & Alarm systems The day kicked off working through LPS 1204 practices for Fire Detection & Alarm systems and was followed up with the processes involved in the recently acquired LPS 1204 scheme for Gas Suppression systems. All i...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Martin Watson as its new Chair at the Association’s Spring Forum and Annual General Meeting. With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Martin is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members - Mitie Fire & Security Systems; he is also the Chair of the Fire Industry Association (FIA), and until recently, was Chair of the Association’s Security Systems section. BSIA’s New Chair...

Richard Harral will be taking the helm as Chief Executive as CABE moves forward with its strategy to support members and professionals to deliver a more competent construction industry. Richard's experience Richard Harral FCABE has been with CABE since 2018. Joining as Technical Director, Richard worked closely with former CEO Dr. Gavin Dunn, playing a major part in the Association’s transformation, which saw CABE widen its membership base and become an Engineering Council-licensed pr...

Stamford Bridge, home to Chelsea Football Club, now boasts an upgraded fire safety system thanks to TP Fire & Security Ltd's installation of Advanced equipment, ensuring protection and peace of mind for fans and staff. The project at the iconic London stadium involved replacing 14 existing fire alarm panels with a network of 17 Advanced MxPro 5s and three repeater panels, while ensuring uninterrupted functionality throughout the transition. Client's stringent requirements The systematic d...

More than 2,500 people have been safely evacuated from Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center in Homebush, following a solar panel fire this afternoon. Six appliances and 24 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to the incident in Shane Gould Avenue at 12.15pm after reports of black smoke issuing from the building. Upon investigation, crews found a working fire in the solar panels on the roof of the sporting facility. Rescue and ongoing investigation Firefighters quickly got to...

The owners of a motorcycle dealer and repair shop have paid a visit to firefighters who saved their business from a devastating blaze in Brookvale, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Around 9:30 pm on 8 May, 2024, more than 60 firefighters responded to a fire on Old Pittwater Road in Brookvale. While the blaze devastated one business, a Dry Cleaner, the actions of attending firefighters contained the fire to the one building, preventing adjoining businesses being impacted. FRNSW’s...

On May 12, Zoomlion's "Technology Salutes to the New Era" series of activities kicked off in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China. Nearly 100 guests from home and abroad embarked on a two-day journey to explore and experience the magnificent Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Overseas customers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, and other countries and regions especially attended the event. globalization strategy In line with its globalization strategy, Zoomlion has deeply integrated its overs...

Fires in commercial kitchens pose a grave danger to the restaurant business. They can completely destroy businesses, put lives at risk and cause expensive periods of inactivity. The key element for stopping these disasters is proper ventilation, which is crucial but often not given enough importance. In the blog, they will discuss why ventilation is very important to lessen fire dangers and what steps restaurant owners or managers need to take for keeping their kitchens safe, good at work and f...