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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...

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...

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...

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...

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) is not effectively gathering and recording up-to-date risk information, and its mobilization system is unreliable and crashes during 999 calls, the fire inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the issues were a potential risk to public safety, and must be urgently addressed. Fire and rescue service’s failures After making limited progress since 2021, Avon FRS has now been iss...

Fire safety is more than just a legal obligation; it’s an ethical one. It’s about safeguarding lives, assets, and reputations. Partnering with fire safety consultants offers a robust approach to achieving these aims. This article delves into the myriad benefits of such a partnership. In the complex and ever-evolving environment, managing fire safety can be a daunting task for any organization. By choosing to partner with a full-service fire safety consultancy, they’re not...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus in the morning in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 8 am on Victoria Road, Drummoyne. After hitting the bus, the car ploughed into a bus shelter, injuring a pedestrian. All 15 passengers on the bus were escorted to safety. NSW Ambulance Paramedics The pedestrian was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to the hospital. The dri...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators in Sydney's west have determined that materials left too close to a heater sparked a house fire, from which five people, including a newborn baby, narrowly escaped. More than a dozen firefighters responded to the blaze, which broke out in a bedroom within a granny flat on the property in Mala Street, Smithfield, just before 1:30 am. It took them more than 30 minutes to extinguish the flames. NSW Ambulance paramedics Two adults, from the flat, wer...

Crew Commander - Kevin Macrae, based at Port of Ness Community Fire Station, has been an on-call firefighter for nearly 25 years. He also runs his own business, Kevin Macrae Electrical where he employs three people. One of his employees, Alasdair MacLeod – is also an on-call firefighter - he’s a Crew Commander at South Lochs Community Fire Station. On-call firefighter role Kevin, who started his business 23 years ago, is always looking to promote the on-call firefighter role and w...

The crew at Dunvegan Community Fire Station on the Isle of Skye have recorded - 'Things Are Hotting Up', as part of a community album raising funds for the charity - Alzheimer Scotland. The song and accompanying music video offer a humorous look at their day-to-day lives. It was the idea of John Shurmer-Smith, a former international touring musician, who balances life as an on-call firefighter with supporting local community arts projects. on-call crew shortages John, better known by his stag...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a house and two pet rabbits from a possible Lithium battery fire this afternoon in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out around 2.40 pm in the garage of the home in Solander Road, Kings Langley. Two occupants made it safely out of the two-floor house and alerted firefighters about their pet bunnies, still inside. Team of firefighters As other fire crews averted flames from spreading throughout the dwelling, a team of firefighters As other fire crews...

Keeping firefighting equipment in good condition is essential to protect and secure individuals and their assets. Keeping firefighting equipment in suitable condition safeguards and connects individuals and their support. The presence of appropriate equipment can significantly impact one’s chances of survival or death during a fire emergency. By conducting routine upkeep and evaluations, it can be ensured that firefighting gear such as fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, sprinklers, hoses,...

This is the most common reason for a house fire. It is advisable to always switch off the main knob of the gas cylinder whenever it’s not used and keep children away from that. If they smell gas leakage, then urgently bring to someone’s notice. Electrical Appliances Electrical heaters, geysers, and grills are good to go appliances and can also lead to a house fire. Be careful when there are any fluctuations in voltage. Moreover, keep fabrics away from them. Candles Aromatic candl...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is using traditional cultural practices to reduce bushfire risk on the Far South Coast, an area devastated during the horrific ‘Black Summer’ crisis. The 2019-20 bushfire season was the state’s worst on record, with 26 people killed, nearly 2,500 homes destroyed, and more than five million hectares burnt-out. Hazard reduction efforts The site is home to a diverse range of native trees, plants, forest bird species, and insects During that period,...

Are familiar with instances where firestopping installations may not have been entirely compliant? Maybe a fire collar was not mechanically fixed, a wrap was used in an oversized hole, or PU foam was used to seal around services? If so, it’s okay, give the benefit of the doubt were working to the best of knowledge at the time! Acknowledging how worked in the past is the first step towards improvement. Fire-stopping guidelines Understand that the challenges of construction projects can s...

Eight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been honoured for their bravery, dealing with a life-threatening siege at Broken Hill, in the state’s far west. On 29 May last year, crews from FRNSW stations, 238 Broken Hill and 239 Broken Hill South, assisted NSW Police during a reported stand-off at a local home. Possibly armed, a man was allegedly barricaded inside the house, reportedly with children, during a domestic violence incident. Received Unit Commendations Police wer...

The International Water Mist Association (IWMA) has announced that Bogdan Raciega has joined the IWMA Scientific Council. Bogdan Raciega works as Fire Laboratory Director for the Baltic Fire Laboratory in Tuchom, Poland. Bogdan Raciega first dealt with water mist nearly ten years ago. He is an expert in the Polish Committee for Standardization in Warsaw and also a member of the CEN / TC 191 / WG 10 in Brussels. Water mist systems As far as his marine expertise goes, some of the experiences un...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event to again claim the silverware. 'Wyong A' notched up an impressive 1,235 points - 313 more than its closest competitor - at the event held in Parkes, in the Central West, at the weekend. Experienced team The experienced team also placed first in the 'Urban Pump Collector and Ladder', 'Booster Valve and High Rise Bag', 'Urban Pumper...

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia is a heritage-listed church located in Paddington, NSW. Having been consecrated in 1927, the Cathedral has a storied history as one of the first Greek Orthodox Cathedrals in Australia. The Cathedral had been exposed to multiple elements since it’s construction. As a result, there was significant accumulated structural damage. Parts of the building were crumbling, and large cracks had appeared. ARA Building Services The front fa&cced...

Dräger, an international provider in the fields of medical and safety technology, celebrated its partnership with women in the fire service UK last week, reinforcing its commitment to equality of opportunity, improved representation of women in the industry, and how Dräger is designing equipment fit to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse workforce in the fire service. Hosted at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, 46 delegates across 16 Fire and Rescue Services, Hazardo...

A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter Valley areas. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas for the coming days due to light forecast winds. It is expected that smoke will start to clear on Saturday afternoon, with any remaining smoke clearing during Sunday. Smoke from bushfires and hazard reduction burning can affect some people more than others. Asthma Action Plan NSW Health reminds people that children,...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west now. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous reports that a garbage truck was well alight on the intersection of Gipps St and the Great Western Highway in Claremont Meadows, just before midday. Quick action of firefighters The fire ignited in the cabin/engine area of the truck and spread quickly to the rubbish contained in the compactor. The q...

Staffordshire Police has improved in some of the ways it protects children, but it still needs to improve the quality of its investigations, a new report has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) re-inspected the force in March 2023, after an initial inspection in 2021 found systemic failings and made 15 recommendations for improvement. Action plan to improve its services In the latest visit, inspectors found that Staffordshire Police...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west. The calf had wandered into the dam on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, when it found itself unable to 'moo-ve' around 6 pm yesterday. A neighbor alerted the RSPCA, which requested the assistance of firefighters. Three FRNSW crews and the NSW Rural Fire Service responded, having to trudge more than 350 meters, with their heavy equipment and lighting in tow, to reach the animal. O...

NBS has launched its annual Digital Construction Survey giving designers, specifiers, manufacturers, contractors, clients and others working in the built environment the chance to have their voices heard.  The results of the survey, which is the most comprehensive in the sector, enable those working in the construction industry to better understand the development of their industry, including deep-level insights into the rate of digital adoption. This year’s survey includes a renewe...

Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll – now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is hoping to bring home another coveted crown. The local brigade is among those hoping to be declared ‘Best in the West’ as the Regional Firefighter Championships return to the historic Central West town this weekend. FRNSW crews from Region South Fifteen FRNSW teams will be out to prove their mettle across 11...

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in difficult alpine terrain. FRNSW firefighters joined NSW Ambulance paramedics in a realistic training drill, in which they had to rescue an 'injured' skier from a dangerous icy slope. Over-snow firefighting appliance The over-snow firefighting appliance was used as an anchor at the top of the slope The over-snow firefighting appliance was u...