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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have declared safe the scene of a hazardous materials emergency this morning at Woollahra, in Sydney's inner east. Around 9 am, workers, carrying out renovations at an apartment in Oxford Street, discovered a plastic bag, marked 'uranium' in a wall cavity. zero reading for radiation The workers were monitored by paramedics throughout the incident but displayed no signs Concerned about possible radiation contamination, they called Triple Zero (000), sparking...

Anheuser-Busch has released the latest chapter in its “That’s Who We Are” campaign with a tribute to the dedicated network of employees, partners, and first responders who support local communities in times of need. drinking water program Launching in time for National Preparedness Month in September, the new “We Can’t Predict. We Can Prepare.” spot builds on Anheuser-Busch’s 35-year commitment to disaster relief efforts. This ad spotlights those who...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators plan to further examine the scene of a fatal weekend fire at Punchbowl, in Sydney’s west, in a bid to determine the cause. The fire broke out on the top floor of the two-storey townhouse in Highclere Avenue around 10 pm on Saturday night (26 August). Three people were downstairs eating a meal when thick smoke began billowing through the home. NSW Ambulance paramedics A man and a woman made it safely outside while the third resident, a 54-ye...

Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the state’s northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor. At least seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances, supported by Rural Fire Service (RFS) units and a bulk water tanker, responded to the blaze at rail yards in Bent Street around 1.30 am. Heavy timber structure Flames quickly engulfed the heavy timber structure. Fire crews established an exclusion zone and formed a defensiv...

This September, fire service staff and volunteers will be hosing down cars at Cambridge, Burwell and Chatteris Fire Station to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Previously, cars, bikes, vans, trucks, and even tractors have been known to come along. Fire Fighters Charity The event will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which is currently celebrating 80 years of providing support and rehabilitation to both serving and retired...

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) reviewed crime data recorded during 2021-22, where a victim was identified, and found that in 61% of cases the victim’s ethnicity was not recorded, in 26% sex wasn’t recorded, and in 27% the age wasn’t stated. The inspectorate said that while the police have done much work in recent years to identify race disparity in stop and search, in too many areas, forces are unable to accurately ass...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major acid spill at a factory at Dubbo, in the state's central west. The incident occurred at the business in Purvis Lane around 5.30 in the morning.  Around 300 liters of acid spilt into machinery, sparking a small fire, which was quickly extinguished. Approximately 24 staff were evacuated without injury. process of decontaminating the premises Three fire trucks and a Hazardous Materials team responded to the location. 20 firefighters a...

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, specialising in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), have taken part in a major global exercise testing their preparedness to respond to a catastrophic earthquake. The Asia Pacific Earthquake Response Exercise (APERE), held in Brisbane this week, has involved a mock scenario in which a severe earthquake causes significant loss of life and collapsed buildings. Australia's preparedness for a disaster Experts have been evaluating Australia's preparedness for a disast...

Installing a building fire alarm is a must if they want to be on the safer side. These fire alarms will help detect any smoke around it and make noise, thus alerting them.  However, it is not any smoke or fire all the time. If the building’s Fire alarm system has any problem, the fire alarm makes noise and starts ringing anytime, which may cause panic amongst the people. The building’s fire alarm Fire alarms will help detect any smoke around it and make noise, thus alerting t...

25 August 2023 commemorates the 51st anniversary of the Kilbirnie Street fire, a tragic incident in Glasgow that claimed the lives of seven firefighters. On Friday, 25 August 1972, at 11.20 am, the Glasgow Fire Service dispatched crews to the Sher Brothers warehouse on Kilbirnie Street in response to an ongoing fire. Upon arrival, the firefighters were confronted with a vicious blaze that had engulfed the building. loss of all seven firefighters Tragically, Firefighter James Rook became trapp...

Firefighters from both ends of the county had a busy morning on August 23, 2023, tackling fires caused by incorrect disposal of batteries. A crew from Cambridge was called just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning to a fire involving refuse from a lorry on Hauxton Road in Trumpington. Local recycling center Less than an hour later crews from Dogsthorpe and Stanground were called to a lorry fire in Bretton, Peterborough. Both fires were caused by batteries being discarded in household refuse. Ac...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and its emergency services partners have jolted thousands of teenagers into being smarter and safer drivers, staging confronting car crash simulations to press home the potential consequences of poor decisions behind the wheel. The realistic demonstrations have formed part of the three-day ‘bstreetsmart’ event, an initiative of the Trauma Service at Westmead Hospital, held at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s west. It is aimed at reducing the fatali...

One of Scotland’s newest firefighters has told how he was inspired by the bravery of rescue teams after witnessing devastating earthquakes in South America. Cesar Colorado successfully completed his firefighter training with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), following a grueling 13-week training course. He graduated at a ceremony in Motherwell Civic Center on Friday, 18 August, alongside 44 new Wholetime Firefighters and three Operations Control Firefighters. Early fascination...

As the warm weather looks set to continue for the coming days, leading up to the bank holiday weekend, residents are being urged to stay fire safe, while enjoying the sunshine. Many people may be looking to dust off the BBQ, as opportunities have been limited so far this summer, along with lighting bonfires or firepits. As much as these can be enjoyable, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service wants to ensure residents are aware of the risks and keep themselves and their families safe. Basic sa...

Fire safety is a critical element in every work environment. Particularly within trades such as construction, electrical work, and plumbing. With the ever-present potential risk of fire, a thorough understanding of fire safety protocols can be the difference in preventing fires from occurring. Unfortunately, an unsettling reality concerning fire safety knowledge among UK tradespeople has surfaced. In this article, they delve into these alarming statistics, the importance of fire risk assessment...

At SRS Alert Fire Systems, they believe that every building should be equipped with the best fire protection solutions. Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) are an integral part of the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants in case of a fire emergency. Imagine a fire breaking out in a building – the smoke and heat generated can quickly become life-threatening. Automatic Opening Vents are specialised ventilation systems designed to facilitate the safe evacu...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, is supporting the new Building Safety Regulator’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign, which calls on the industry to prepare for the new building safety regime, with the first step requiring those responsible for high-rise residential buildings in the UK to register with the Regulator. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was established to protect residents in high-rise buildings from unsafe building practices in England in response to the Gr...

For the first time, SentrySafe, the global pioneer in fire storage and security solutions, has teamed up with Master Lock, the enduring name in padlocks, to launch the new Next Generation Fire Safe. Available to purchase, the Next Generation Fire Safe is a first-of-its-kind product from the brand featuring all-new exclusive “Master Lock Security, Built-In” technology that empowers consumers to be ready for the unexpected. With unparalleled fireproof and waterproof storage for docume...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will visit all 785 homes in the central west township of Warren this weekend, offering residents crucial home fire safety advice and checking for working smoke alarms. Following a similar recent safety blitz at Merriwa in the Hunter Valley, crews are keen to ensure households in Warren are protected from fire and have current home safety escape plans. Firefighters from the district Firefighters from the district will offer to check, install, or replace smoke...

West Yorkshire emergency services tested their joint incident response plans and procedures during a simulated training exercise in Leeds city center last week. On Thursday 17 August, a live exercise simulating a terrorist attack was carried out by the three regional emergency services: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police (WYP), and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).  Hosted by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the scenario saw first responders f...

Fire-stopping solutions are typically selected by the main contractor as part of a ‘design and build’ contract. Because of this, they have the responsibility to ensure the chosen solutions are compliant and installed accordingly. To achieve the end goal of protecting people and property, many external trades need to be involved, making it a complex process. That is why, Quelfire strongly recommends that a standardized process is achieved and implemented for each project. What doe...

BAFE Fire Safety Register has published Version 8.0 of their BAFE SP203-1 Competency Scheme Document for the Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. BAFE has taken into strong consideration changes being introduced in respect of competency, including documents such as the BSI Flex 8670 (Core criteria for building safety in competence frameworks). For example with the recommendations of this document, the appropriate skills, knowledge, exper...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been assessed as 'Outstanding' in one of eleven categories inspected earlier this year by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). They also received six Goods, three Adequates and one Requires Improvement. The inspection team, who visited the Service in April, gave the highest score possible for how CFRS manages its resources, highlighting innovative practices for its ‘comprehensive financial and r...

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wyong is about to embark on a grueling nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research. Wyong Captain, Jamie Loader, first raised the idea with his crew around 12 months ago as they considered ideas to replace the traditional “Climb for MND” charity event at Sydney Tower. Average life expectancy Every day in Australia, two people die from MND and another two are diag...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises an elderly man has died following a house fire at Cammeray, on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The blaze broke out inside a unit on the third floor of a Miller Street complex just before 5:30 pm on Saturday (12 August). FRNSW deployed more than 28 firefighters and seven fire trucks to the scene. NSW Ambulance paramedics Experts from FRNSW's FIRU conducted a detailed examination of the scene Fire crews forced their way inside the smoke-filled unit and rescued a...

Watch Commander - Dave Farries QFSM, 70, first joined the South Eastern Fire Brigade in Edinburgh as a Junior Fireman on 19 August 1968. It was the start of an incredible career that has seen him dedicate his life to helping to keep local communities safe in the capital and throughout the east of Scotland. half-century of public service Dave’s over half-century of public service has included lengthy spells as a firefighter, instructor, and investigator and he was awarded the Queen&rsquo...

Staying dry is not only a great concern but also a major hurdle within heavy-duty industries. It is a prerequisite and a tall ask for heavy-duty industries that expose the workforce to the forces of nature like excessive rain. This holds especially true in tropical countries like India. Whether faced with torrential downpours, splashes of liquid, or rigorous work conditions, maintaining dryness becomes a critical priority. In such demanding environments, where the interplay between safety, comf...

Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper. The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NSW to help better protect communities during bushfires and other emergencies.   The multi-purpose vehicle is an Iveco 4 x 2, which is equipped with a 3000l/pm water pump, a compressed air foam system (CAFS), and a 2000-liter water tank. Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, said that a new...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident now at Arncliffe in Sydney's south. FRNSW HAZMAT operators were called in to assist the Australian Border Force (ABF) during an operation in Kelsey Street around 8 am.  The specialist crews located low-level radioactive isotopes, commonly used in several industries, at the location. The material was found in suitable and effective containers, with no release of radiation. Evide...

The Fleur Lombard Bursary aims to advance the education of junior members of the fire and rescue service, by the grant of bursaries to enable them to travel and study fire and rescue service-related issues at other fire and rescue services elsewhere in the UK, Europe, or worldwide. If interested in finding out more about an issue affecting fire and rescue service or want to improve the understanding of fire and rescue service issues, may be interested in applying for the bursary. Members o...