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Feld Fire is known for being one of the fire industry’s equipment and gear suppliers. With a location in Iowa, two in Missouri, as well as sales and service support in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois, Feld has been making moves with its manufacturing arm. Offering customized skid units, rapid attack apparatus, and made-to-order equipment customization, the company continues to be an innovative pioneer in the market. Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, Feld Fire has provided firef...

South Yorkshire’s fire service says it has already taken significant steps to improve its service, following the publication of a national inspection report. The report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) identified several areas for improvement- as well as many areas of good practice. areas of good practice Inspectors said the service is ‘good’ at looking after its people, but needs to improve under the ‘effect...

G4S Integrated Fever Screening Solution helps detect elevated body temperature, which is a key symptom of COVID-19. Efficient It takes just a second to detect individual temperatures even in a group of people, thus preventing any delay or congestion while entering the premises. The temperature is detected in real-time. Accurate Temperature measured accuracy is +/- 0.3C Flexible The solution is easy to set up and deploy. G4S offers options for deployment depending on the requirements b...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analyzed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is rank...

Officers at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) have thanked Luke Hartshorn for springing into action during the hair-raising incident on Saturday morning.  The 66-year-old woman, who does not wish to be named, is a volunteer guide dog walker. She got into difficulty in the River Calder just before 10 am after the trainee guide dog she was out walking slipped into the water. As she was trying to get the dog out, she too slipped down the bank and into the ice-cold water. Only by...

People across the region are facing more flooding, rain and freezing weather over the next few days. The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts for the county and fire chiefs are warning that icy water and floods could be a lethal combination. It comes as the Met Office puts a yellow weather warning in place as the risk of snow and hail showers increase leading to icy conditions and disruption to transport.  Hazardous conditions The cold but settled weather looks likely to be wit...

High inflation rates and vastly increased energy bills could mean less for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority to spend next year. Now the public is being asked if they would support an extra £5 average precept on their council tax bill to pay for fire service costs. This would allow the service to be able to keep its current commitments, all aimed at making West Yorkshire safer for all who live, work, and visit it. The Authority is the publicly accountable body responsible for provi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

The FeuerTrutz 2023 trade fair including the Congress for Preventive Fire Protection will take place from June 21 to June 22, 2023 at the Nuremberg Convention Center, in Nuremberg, Germany. Technical, structural, and organizational fire protection solutions will be presented at the FeuerTrutz trade fair by various exhibitors. FeuerTrutz trade fair FeuerTrutz is an ideal platform for specialist planners, experts, architects, civil engineers, staff of public authorities and fire protection auth...

The start of a new year is a great time for businesses to review their fire safety protocols and ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. By taking the following steps, users can ensure that their facilities are safe for employees and customers, and minimize the risk of fire-related accidents and damage. The first step in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations is to review a company’s current policies and procedures. Look for areas that may...

Alchera, a company specializing in Visual AI under CEO Young Hwang, launched SMART VIEWING on January 16th, 2023, releasing related content via the website and online video. ‘SMART VIEWING’ is an umbrella term for Alchera's image recognition AI technology. It is an innovative AI concept that analyzes images in real-time and solves problems by connecting AI with relevant devices. SMART VIEWING, created under Alchera’s mission "Detect & Protect," is a visionary pro...

The planned prohibition of the use of an apartment block in Sheffield is still expected to proceed as planned, due to serious fire safety concerns. prohibition notice Fire safety inspecting officers from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue served a prohibition notice on Wicker Riverside on 5 December because previously identified issues with the building had not been resolved and interim measures which had been in place can no longer be considered interim. The notice comes into force on 31 Janu...

Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is on a mission. After yet another year of tremendous growth and continued success, the company announced 15 key associate promotions to continue serving those who serve. 40% YoY sales growth Once again, Fire-Dex experienced incredible year-over-year sales growth of over 40% in booking and revenue dollars. They have also onboarded 110 new associates between their 13 locations, which has resulted in production volumes bei...

G4S Secure Solutions UK will create almost 100 jobs for those living near Suffolk, close to the Sizewell C nuclear plant. EDF has awarded a £4.3 million interim security contract to G4S. So far, over 50 residents have applied for positions or are in the process of onboarding, including the Contract Manager, James Self. James, who was born and raised in Suffolk, joined G4S in 2018 as a Security Training Manager at Hinkley Point C, in Somerset, before transferring to work at the Sizewell C...

In February 2020, the Department of Defense ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

Thirteen fire departments received much-needed new personal protective equipment in 2022 due to MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). To keep first responders safe and protected, the giveaway awarded four sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear and four new helmets to selected departments. In addition, the first 500 applicants received a complimentary membership to the NVFC, courtesy of MSA. annual giveaway Too often, volunte...

During the winter months, homes and businesses can feel chilly, even with the heat running. Depending on the cold tolerance, the user may use a space heater in a particular room of the home or near the desk at work. Although this added heat source seems like the perfect way to keep the user feeling comfy-cozy year-round, it’s important to know the risks involved and about space heater safety.  space heater safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a...

The blueprint behind the business strategy at MFB is to be the best in proactive, risk-reduction wildfire defense with MFB-31-CitroTech, an accredited chemistry that is listed in the EPA Safer Choice Program.  By adding smoke detection monitoring, MFB offers an even greater value in risk reduction because property owners can be notified sooner of a pending threat. They can then activate systems and programs sooner, well before the wildfire arrives on the property being defended. wildfire...

The blueprint behind the business strategy at MFB is to be the best in proactive, risk-reduction wildfire defense with MFB-31-CitroTech, an accredited chemistry that is listed in the EPA Safer Choice Program. By adding smoke detection monitoring, now offer an even greater value in risk reduction because property owners can be notified sooner of a pending threat. They can then activate the systems and program sooner, well before the wildfire arrives on the property being defended. Author's quot...

Chris Sharman, the ASFP Training Manager, introduces ASFP’s newest training course. Training, education, and upskilling are the keys to achieving the desired objectives of increasing competency across the construction industry. The historic methods of teaching, both in theoretical and practical forms have typically utilized an in-person methodology. This may take the form of sitting in a classroom or working in a practical training center with direct interaction with the training lea...

More than 50 firefighters and a water-bombing aircraft are attacking a series of grass fires that have broken out along a rail line in Albury on the NSW-Victoria border. A fire initially broke out on an empty grain train that stopped at an underpass near Thurgoona Drive at Lavington just before 4 pm. The flames then spread, igniting grass along the rail line. FRNSW and Rural Fire Service Alerted by a Triple Zero (000) call, 18 fire trucks from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Rural Fire Se...

A man has been seriously burnt in a gas barbecue mishap at Berkeley Vale on the state's Central Coast. The 58-year-old man was cooking steak on the rear patio of his Kingsford Smith Drive home just before 7 pm last night. When he turned up the gas on the 9kg LPG bottle, the hose detached, allowing gas to escape and ignite. He suffered serious burns to his face and upper body. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Berkeley Vale and Wyong Fire Stations, rushed to the scene along with the Ru...

New fire safety regulations will come into effect from 23rd January 2023 relating to buildings that contain more than one residence. The duties in these Regulations supplement those imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These new regulations relate to buildings in England that comprise two or more domestic premises (including the residential parts of mixed-use buildings), including blocks of flats (whether purpose-built or converted from another type of building, such as a...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) worked with police, local authorities, youth workers, and schools on prevention activities in a bid to tackle the problem of the misuse of fireworks and attacks on firefighters. These partnerships led to a reduction in call-outs for fire crews on November 5 being compared to recent years. In the lead-up to Bonfire Night West Yorkshire Police and WYFRS worked together to hand out consequence cards to youths in areas where there are high levels of...

The application period is now open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which provides funding to fire and EMS departments for necessities, such as gear, equipment, vehicles, and training. Find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the application workshop schedule, and other tools to help with the grant application on the AFG web site. Interested individuals can also take the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to get tips for...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are examining the scene of a large overnight fire that has destroyed a masonic center at Ambarvale in Sydney's south-west.The blaze engulfed the Wickfield Circuit hall around 12.44 am, causing its roof to collapse. FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit Nine fire trucks, including an aerial appliance, battled the fire from all sides of the 40 x 30m single-level building, but it could not be saved. The FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FI...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are trying to determine whether faulty heat lamps are responsible for a blaze that has destroyed a home at Moss Vale in the state's Southern Highlands. Fire consumed the battle-axe property in Church Road around 8 am now. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System FRNSW trucks from Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong raced to the scene and quickly determined no-one was home. The firefighters attacked the intense blaze from numerous sides but the flames spread to th...

The UK Government has recently issued proposals to substantially amend Approved Document B from a fire safety perspective. The proposed changes include: To recommend Sprinklers in new Care Homes, regardless of building height; Removal of the national classification system for construction products (BS 476 series) – including Class 0 – and a requirement for relevant construction products to be tested to the British Standard version of the European Standard. To introduce a thresh...

The 27-year-old horse had been enjoying a Saturday morning walk in the field at Calder Farm Equestrian when he disappeared from view at around 10.30 am. He was discovered below ground level, trapped in a sinkhole, and immediately West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called. The Technical Rescue Team from WYFRS worked with a vet and put a head collar on the horse, covered his eyes and put cotton wool in his ears to help him keep calm. Prince was then sedated as an excavator from a...

Fire crews have extinguished a semi-trailer that exploded in flames overnight, blocking the Pacific Highway on the state's far north coast. The B-double caught fire in the south-bound lanes of the highway outside Pimlico, south of Ballina, just before 11.30 pm. Truck and trailer The truck and trailer were carrying six tonnes of aerosol spray cans, which ignited, causing large explosions at the scene. The truck driver and another motorist made it to safety as the fire took hold. The semi also...