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LION Group is excited to be attending the NSC 2019 Expo in San Diego, California on September 9 – 11. Parallel Values The National Safety Council is a non-profit that has been a safety advocate for over 100 years. NSC’s mission aligns closely with the company i.e. eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education, and advocacy. LION Group also strives to eliminate preventable deaths in the realm of firefighter...

LION is dedicated to firefighter safety, which means producing the best turnout gear available and sharing it with the world. LION was pleased to set up shop at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Fire-Rescue International (FRI) is the annual conference and expo of the IAFC that has been taking place for the last 140 years. With hundreds of vendors present, this is a one-stop-shop for all things training, learning, and gear. LION Group displaye...

Back in the day, buying firefighting gear was simple. A salesman would show up at the department and show one kind of boot (usual rubber), one kind of helmet, one kind of glove. Maybe if one were lucky and there was a store nearby that sold the needed gear, but the options were limited. Internet and e-commerce The advent of the internet and e-commerce changed everything when it came to buying fire gear. Suddenly, firefighters had options. For example, need a new pair of boots? They chose from...

GearGrid is excited to announce that they will be attending the 2019 Fire Chiefs Summit for the first time in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The two-day fire safety event will take place from July 15 - July 17, 2019, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, in Lincolnshire, Illinois. 2019 Fire Chiefs Summit The 2019 Fire Chiefs Summit will include meaningful discussions among fire safety equipment suppliers and fire chiefs, about the latest products and services in the marketplace. In addition, the Fire...

Yorkshire Ambulance Service has ordered 650 Pacific rescue helmets for use by ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents - the largest order ever received by suppliers Vimpex from one single Ambulance Trust. Since 2008, it has been realized by ambulance services that use of professional safety helmets rather than hard-hat style products mitigate the risk of injury to workers operating in potentially dangerous environments. professional rescue he...

GearGrid’s products are being used by all of the student-athletes at Hutchinson High School, located in Hutchinson, Minnesota, daily in practice. “Each sport has its own storage cage. They have padlocks that only the coaches can access,” said Thayne Johnson, Hutchinson’s Activities Director. GearGrid’s storage solutions These storage cages replaced Hutchinson High School’s old flimsy cabinets that weren’t holding up to the various requirements of the s...

Firefighters experience high amounts of physical and mental stress when attending an incident. Environmental factors like extreme heat, humidity, or cold contribute to conditions that may have an adverse impact on a firefighter's health. In Australia, heat stress has been highlighted as a foremost cause of injury during fire suppression. Active Cooling The Misting Ring transforms the Blowhard fan into an effective recovery tool that assists in combating heat stress Dangers like heat stress ca...

The approximately 200-strong department of the Professional Fire Brigade Sarajevo proudly presents its new personal protection equipment (PPE). The equipment consists of FIRE MAX 3 jackets and pants as well as TWISTER protective boots, all of the highest quality and protection level. The Fire Brigade Association of the Canton of Sarajevo procured the equipment. The Rosenbauer partner Firing d.o.o. based in Visoko, 35 km northwest of Sarajevo, supervised the procurement with the support of Rosenb...

Lorient, respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has appointed Kerry Hicks as its new Managing Director, effective 1st February. Prior to his new appointment, Kerry served as Sales Director and brings a wealth of experience, and invaluable customer and market knowledge to the position.  Carrier Graph His career with Lorient started in 2003 and he has built up a strong reputationHis career with Lorient started in 2003 and he has built up a strong reputat...

Following the launch of the eagerly awaited R6C rescue helmet (the replacement for the A7A) Yorkshire Ambulance Service were among the first trust to place their order for this new Pacific helmet which will set a new benchmark for ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents. Vimpex already supply Pacific Helmets to 15 of the 17 Trusts across the UK, but this was the largest single order ever received from one Trust. Since 2008, it has been realiz...

There were lots of new and innovative products on show, including the new Pacific R6 Helmet range, helmets for ambulance, fire & rescue, and police. An interactive area where visitors could trial the multi-featured First Look 360 camera, the first live streaming 360° technical rescue search camera, and the most comprehensive heavy lifting solutions from Paratech. Pacific R6 Helmet For Head Protection The Pacific R6 rescue helmet range represents the most versatile and configurable helm...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announces that its new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns® XF1, has received third-party certification as compliant to the 2018 edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1971 performance standards for structural firefighting. It is also certified as compliant to the 2013 edition of the NFPA’s 1951 performance standards for technical rescue. With this certification, MSA can begin shipping orders...

Skanwear has set out to completely revolutionise customer interactions, opting for a more personal approach with bespoke care The experts in Arc and FR Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Skanwear has announced it is working on measures to improve the customer experience. Skanwear stocks clothing and accessories designed to prevent injury from arc flash and electric shocks in industrial sectors. It has set out to completely revolutionise customer interactions, opting for a mo...

Delegates visiting the stand will have the opportunity to receive demonstrations of innovative products such as the PARAT 5550 Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will be showcasing its product and service solutions for blue light services at this year’s Emergency Services Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 19th – 20th September. The Emergency Services Show 2018 is set to be a very exciting event for Dräger, with a vast range of...

Bullard, the inventor of the hard hat, has added a new bump cap to its product line of head protection products. The new Bullard Bump Cap is a lightweight and sleekly styled cap, which is specially designed and engineered to provide wearers with all-day comfort, durability, and protection against minor bumps, bruises, and lacerations. Bullard Bump Cap The latest head protection offering from Bullard is the result of direct feedback that the company received from users in the field. Wearers ca...

After revolutionizing the firefighter safety market with the introduction of the industry’s first and only thermal imaging camera integrated into the firefighter’s breathing apparatus, MSA Safety Incorporated plans to turn heads once again, this time with helmets. The company has announced it will debut a new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns XF1, at the annual Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC International 2018), scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Ind...

Skanwear caters to electrical engineers working in diverse environments with stock garments that meet safety legislation A protective garment supplier that specialises in fire-resistant apparel for a variety of hot and cold environments has offered workwear solutions for both genders in a wide range of sizing options. Skanwear is a well-established, global brand that manufactures clothes specifically designed to protect against the harmful qualities of arc flash, which can re...

Safeline is an effective tool for electrical companies requiring protective garments for their workforce A specialist manufacturer of fire-resistant clothing can offer its customers an exceptionally easy online shopping experience thanks to a web portal that has the ability to match businesses with garments that fulfil the individual requirements of their company. Skanwear, a brand that provides high-quality garments that protect against the fatal injuries associated with arc...

Among the garments on display was a special Xenon concept structural firefighters suit The 2017 Emergency Services Show gave visitors to the Ballyclare stand the opportunity to view the full extent of the company’s PPE and safety wear offering to the fire service, and to examine some of the latest developments which were on show. “We are very firmly established as a supplier to the fire sectors and the show gave us the prefect opportunity to highlight the breadth...

Rich and Dino will be responsible for all operations, business strategy and growth for the global security and fire businesses, respectively Honeywell, a pioneer in products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive grea...

This Inspirational Speaker Series gives visitors the opportunity to hear from leaders outside of the fire safety profession Following the announcement last month of FIREX International’s best ever keynotes; rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE; double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE, FIREX International and Autonomous FM are thrilled to reveal a fourth inspirational speaker for this year’s event. Nigel O...

SecProTec joined also forces with the organiser of GPEC & CCExpo again SecProTec East Africa powered by Intersec took place for the fourth time. The second edition in partnership with Messe Frankfurt and its world-famous brand “Intersec” proved to be the leading security business platform for the whole East and Central African region. From 15th – 17th September 2016, 52 local and international companies showed their latest products and innovations to...

The engine was being donated to a fire brigade in San Juan by the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA) Workwear and specialist protective clothing manufacturer Ballyclare Limited played host to a special ceremony recently, when a fire engine bound for Argentina was named in the company’s honour. The engine was being donated to a fire brigade in San Juan by the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA) - a charity to which Ballyclare has made numerous d...

Bristol’s innovative LayerFlex range provides a layered approach to PPE for fire-fighters Bristol Uniforms is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of protective clothing, meeting the diverse needs of emergency services personnel in the UK and around the world. Working with leading international fibre and fabric manufacturers including WL Gore, PBI Performance Products and DuPont, Bristol’s in-house design teams continue to develop innovative and progressive garme...

SHF 2016 is the only exhibition specific to the industries of Fire, Emergency and Search&Rescue Final preparations are about to reach completion for the International SHF Exhibitions which will take place in Istanbul Expo Centre (IFM) on September 22nd - 25th, 2016. Turkey's the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions in the Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition and Fire&Rescue Exhibition are SHF Exhibitions are getting ready to bring together all industry...

New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops hav...

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&...

The three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time World's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Organis...

The partnership offers a scholarship for psychological first aid for fire, rescue, EMS, law enforcement responders FoxFury Lighting Solutions has partnered with C4L & Associates and 1st Responder Treatment on a custom hand painted Reach For The Light firefighter helmet to bring awareness to responder stress. Funds raised from this helmet raffle will go towards stress management training for first responders and emergency workers.   In the arena of emergency mana...

Both new firefighter PPE will be based on Ergotech Action and XFlex designs August 30th 2013 marked the date on which all firefighter structural PPE manufactured to the NFPA standard were required to meet NFPA1971:2013. Published at the end of 2012, this is the first revision to the North American firefighter protective equipment standard since 2007 and incorporates a number of changes. The most noticeable difference will be in the appearance of fire coats. These will now have...