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The devastating fire at London's Grenfell Tower continues to spark debate among experts. At the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Duisburg, Richard Mills from the management team of the London Fire Department will report on the findings and consequences of the accident.  Although the police investigation is not yet complete, the officer from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) will give an impression of the complicated fire-fighting a...

Two additional fire engines will now be available during daytime hours in rural areas of the county. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has reallocated resources to provide extra cover in areas where on-call fire engines are not available. The aim is to reduce attendance times to fires and other emergencies and to provide a resource to carry out fire prevention activities. The roaming pumps will not work out of a fixed fire station, but will be sent to areas – one in the north and one...

The ToxCO monitor measures exhaled breath on a patient to screen for carbon monoxide poisoning The ToxCO CO monitor has been designed by Bedfont, based in Kent, to safely and effectively screen patients for carbon monoxide poisoning. Known as the silent killer, CO is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that is produced when fuels are burned incompletely. Everybody is exposed to CO in everyday life; from boilers, open fires, cars, generators and even burning your toas...

Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks and working with fire services to establish what action needs to be taken "This is clearly an unsettling time for communities whose cladding samples have already come back as combustible or who are awaiting test results. We have been assured that tests on cladding samples are being processed so results should be back quickly.” Evacuation concern "Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks whose...

CBRNe will provide a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe threats For the second year in a row IB Consultancy, is calling for papers to be presented during the Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe USA 2016 conference. NCT CBRNe USA 2016 will take place in Washington DC, 3 – 5 May 2016, providing a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders and the industry to discuss crucial c...

The Awards will be presented on the first day of NCT CBRNe Asia, at a party hosted by IB Consultancy in Bangkok In 2015, IB Consultancy will celebrate the third edition of the NCT CBRNe Awards – the awards for both the CBRNe industry and I(N)GO community. As each year, a distinguished jury voted for the best and most end-user friendly CBRNe solution, the most innovative product developed during the last year, and the international stakeholder that contributed significant...

The order includes 28 pumpers, 9 aerial platforms, 4 rescue pumpers, 3 heavy-duty rescues, 3 aerial tillers, & 1 Hazmat unit Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced an order for 48 Pierce® custom fire and emergency vehicles from the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) in Kansas City, Missouri. The order is for a wide range of custom apparatus, including 28 pumpers, nine aerial platforms, four rescue pumpers, three heavy-duty res...

Event has been supported by Ministry of Public Health & Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan The preparation for the 5th Anniversary Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition KIOSH 2015 is in full swing. The project will take place with the active support of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on April 28-29, 2015 in Astana. MCFR Kazakhstan LLC provides information suppo...

Kochek's strainers are constructed of lightweight aluminum durable to withstand harsh weather conditions Kochek Company of Connecticut, manufacturers of high quality water flow products and fire connections, offers an extensive line of big water strainers ideal for maximum flow applications in the firefighting, power, irrigation, facilities and industrial fire protection markets. Company marketing director David Matthews said Kochek customers have recognized the brand as a...

INTERSCHUTZ 2015 generally attracts around 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Minister of the Interior, praised the commitment of the many volunteers working with Germany’s technical civil defense organisation, the voluntary fire service and other relief organisations. According to de Maizière, who is also serving as the patron of INTERSCHUTZ 2015 in Hannover, approx. 1.7 million volunteers form the backbone of Germany&...

Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer of protective hazmat products and other protective equipment Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a global leading manufacturer of protective “hazmat” products and other high performance protective equipment, announced strategic initiatives, aimed at driving continued global growth in 2013 for the ONESuit® portfolio of high performance protective products. Highlights include the addition of design engineering expertise to t...

Biomarine’s BioPak240R Revolution Rebreather is made using SABIC’s LNP™ FARADEX™ compound Rescue and HAZMAT workers, fire-fighters and miners depend upon self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when working in extremely hazardous environments. So when Biomarine, an SCBA manufacturer based in Exton, Pa., needed to improve the impact strength and ability to dissipate static electricity for the external housing of its BioPak 240R Revolution rebreather, i...

The NRCC and CHEMTREC partnership can enhance responses to hazardous chemicals incidents when they occur CHEMTREC® and the National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC) of China are pleased to announce that the two organizations have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual assistance that became effective on August 1, 2012. The partnership will enhance the capabilities of both organizations to effectively respond to hazardous materials incidents o...

A Pierce Velocity aerial ladder and PUC pumper will be placed into service at Toronto International airport Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and part of the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment, has delivered a 75-foot Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) aerial ladder and a PUC pumper to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A Pierce heavy-duty rescue vehicle will follow and be placed into service in August. T...

Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors as MD for Europe, the EMEA and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has made two new appointments to its EMEA Board of Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to further growth in the region. Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA. In his role, Warren will be responsible for...

McLelland will present information on explosion hazards and explosion protection mitigation techniques Bruce McLelland, Fike’s National Accounts Sales Manager for Explosion Protection, will be presenting at the 2012 PRB Coal Users Group Conference, on May 16th in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. McLelland will present information on process explosion hazards and explosion protection mitigation techniques, as well as protection techniques identified in NFPA standards to protect...

Streamlight flashlights are designed for hazmat locations such fire scenes and petrochemical environments Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, have announced that it has updated the safety ratings for two of its popular right-angle lights, the Survivor® LED and Knucklehead®. Safety ratings are established by government agencies and independent standards and testing organizations to assist manufacturers and consumers....

Tyler holds a Fire Service Certification, a First Responder Certification and a HAZMAT Specialist Certification EarthClean Corporation, a Minnesota-based company, announced today that JoAnn Tyler has joined the company as sales executive for the Minnesota region. Tyler will report to Scott Bocklund, EarthClean President.  Prior to joining EarthClean, Tyler was a sales representative in Minnesota and western Wisconsin for a fire equipment distributor. Since 2001, she...

TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions

NFPA's new Associate Project Manager will communicate expertise relating to wildland fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lisa Marie Sinatra as the new Associate Project Manager of Communications, focusing on NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise Communities program. "In response to the increased frequency of wildland fire events that threaten lives and properties across the globe, NFPA is expanding its safety ou...

Lauren Backstrom's social media efforts will broaden the NFPA's impact on fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lauren Backstrom as social media manager. Backstrom will coordinate the organisation's social media presence, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Facebook pages for both the NFPA and its mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog.   "Social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and the way organisations communica...

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will upgrade the standards of UTC Fire and Security Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products with both appointments effective immediately. Barry has spent more than 20 years in the security and life safety industry. UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire &...

FEMA and the National Commission on Children and Disasters are promoting fire safety awareness USFA have issued a new report on the high risks fires pose for children based on the latest available data released by the National Centre for Health Statistics.With home fires on the rise in winter months and a new study showing that young children are at an especially high risk of getting seriously injured or dying in residential fires, the Federal Eme...

The ONESuit from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has received NFPA certification Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces that its first level B chemical protective hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield is certified to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1994 class 2 and 1992 standards.  NFPA certification is the gold standard in fire and hazmat safety and is often required for local, state or federal procurement of fire safety equipment.Following the NFPA 1994 Class...

Protex Arabia was launched in response to increased demands for fire services and alarm systems Saudi Arabia’s homeland security market is forecast to become the second largest in the world after the United States, with an expected worth of a massive US$97 billion in the next 7 years. This equates to a massive US$12 billion spend per year, highlighting very real business opportunities in this rapidly evolving market.As tensions increase...

UTC, specialists in fire & security detection, will continue to support Japan relief efforts United Technologies Corp. has joined with Red Cross and other international relief agencies to support the relief efforts in Japan.United Technologies Corp. contributed $1 million, and pledged to match employee contributions up to another $500,000 to support relief efforts in Japan."Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible disaster," said UTC...

The first annual Toni Pini Awards will honour fire departments that nourish diversity in the fire industry Tony Pini Awards will be presented during a special breakfast event at Fire-Rescue International (FRI).  Fire 20/20, a nonprofit organisation that helps fire/EMS departments connect with their multicultural communities to increase the reach and effectiveness of recruitment and prevention programs, has launched a new awards program honouring diversity in the fire...

Dany Cotton of the London Fire Brigade makes London's top 40 most influential women list Dany Cotton, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, LFB ranks alongside 40 women on the most influential women list. The list includes Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher and Dame Judy Dench.The highest ranking operational woman firefighter in the UK has been included in a poll to find the most influential woman in London over the last 100 y...

FDIC is the largest fire rescue and training conference and exhibition and this year saw the largest audience of the event to date. With over 28,700 registered attendees, the FDIC 2011 was buzzing with industry professionals viewing the latest innovations, equipment, and fire apparatus in the industry.  TheBigRedGuide.com was at show to capture some of this year's highlights. See the album with captions  

After the Tesoro accident, the CSB intends to make industrial places safer for workers The video highlights the CSB's ongoing investigation into the April 2, 2010, accident that killed seven workers. Marking the one year anniversary of the tragic accident at the Tesoro Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a video safety message in which Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso urges refinery companies to "make the investments necessary to ens...