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Gazetter Management Software and GIS will enhance and boost the working of fire and rescue services world over  GGP Response is a powerful address based intelligence solution specifically designed to meet the needs of emergency service organisations. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has procured award winning Gazetteer Management Software and Geographic Information System (GIS) from GGP Systems. Designed to provide easy access to centralised address data, integra...

Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond has welcomed additional savings due to good safety record and management Shropshire has one of the smallest and most poorly funded fire and rescue services, despite this it has come out as one of the best performing brigades in the UK. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed. The cost of pu...

The aerial view of one of the most harsh terrains, the Conocophillips site in  Kuparuk, Alaska The unit features proprietary TAK-4 independent front suspension and an airbag rear suspension for enhanced vehicle control and ride quality on the rugged roads. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order from ConocoPhillips Alaska for an industrial aerial platform vehicle built on an Arrow XT chassis. In May 2011, the firefighting ve...

Xtralis is the global provider of solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats The company has extended its market leading VESDA air sampling smoke detection system.The company offers safety and security products which are high in quality and performance. Xtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for early threat detection, has launched the next generation of ADPRO multi-site security solutions: ADPRO V3100 Hybrid Video and Audio Transm...

Flood survivors can get support through Helpline if recovery centers are closed Helpline is an important resource for all registrants and can provide many services. Survivors of the summer floods who have registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have easy access to a toll-free Helpline that can answer many of their questions. To access the Helpline, call the registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362); select language, enter a ZIP code, and then se...

Gregory B. Cade would catapult NFPA to new heights and zenith of success Gregory B. Cade began his career as a firefighter in Prince George's County Fire Department. James M. Shannon, president of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced the appointment of Gregory B. Cade as Division Director of Government Affairs. He will oversee NFPA's Washington office. "Greg brings more than 40 years experience from a line firefighter to United States Fire Administrator...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

Saint-Gobain has joined forces with a French company for distribution of ONESuit Pro in France ONESuit Pro chemical-protective suit's advanced fabric is engineered for safety and increased mobility. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first emergency responders, ag...

Heavy rains have led to false fire alarms and unwanted work for the firefighters which has become a nuisance for most of them False fire alarms are not only a nuisance to those affected, but also waste resources. Heavy rain across the country left the capital's fire and rescue services stretched to the limit over the weekend as firefighters responded to flooding incidents in residential and business premises. Crews were also forced to respond to several false fire alarms as a...

FEMA is happy to see ServiceMaster training its employees on earthquake mitigation and preparedness The QuakeSmart campaign was developed by FEMA around the premise that no community can fully recover from a damaging earthquake until its businesses are back up and running. As part of its ongoing efforts to partner with the private sector to strengthen disaster readiness and prepare for all hazards, including earthquakes, this week the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FE...

There are 40 honorees recognized as 'Safety Stars' by National Safety Council Rising Stars of Safety program recognizes the safety leadership of young safety professionals in the safety and security industry.The National Safety Council has announced the 40 honorees for its Rising Stars of Safety program, recognizing the safety leadership of young safety professionals. The program aims to meaningfully engage tomorrow's safety leaders in addressing current and future safety chal...

The National Safety Council will "perform better" under the experienced guidance of new vice chairman Mark P.Vergnano  New Vice Chairman Mark P.Vergnano has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2006. He also has served on the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of International Safety Council. The National Safety Council elected Mark P. Vergnano to the position of vice chairman of the Board of Directors during its 2010 Congress & Expo in San Diego....

Saint Gobain Performance Plastics has made quality protective apparels for the fire, rescue and safety industry ONESuit Shield is developed from Saint-Gobain's proprietary high-performance Coretech Barrier Membrane. Saint Gobain Performance Plastics introduces the company's first Level B style hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield, at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo, October 4-6, in San Diego at Booth # 5750. "The Protective Systems team at Saint-Gobain prides itself on...

Oshkosh Striker 4500 provides maximum safety to some of the biggest airports around the world The Oshkosh Striker 4500 is on duty at some of the largest airports in the world. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, today announced that two Oshkosh Striker 4500 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles have been placed into service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Calif. A third Striker 4500 is schedul...

The live broadcast of the Memorial Weekend was available via both satellite and the internet The 2010 Memorial Weekend honored 105 firefighters. Eighty died in the line of duty in 2009 and 25 died in previous years. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) had announced about the major events that took place during the 2010 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 2-3, 2010) were available live via both satellit...

Domino's is emphasizing usage and installation of fire alarms As part of the fall campaign, customers who order from participating Domino's Pizza stores in October may be surprised when their delivery arrives aboard a fire engine. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that do not function properly. With that in mind, Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its fall fire safety ca...

C-TEC's new fire safety products will enhance the safety of new veterinary hospital in Glasgow The new C-Tec fire solution system helps in providing better safety of animals and staff against possible dangers of the fire. A new veterinary hospital in Glasgow city centre now features a fire detection and alarm system from C-Tec, a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). C-Tec's powerful XFP analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at the facility, which featu...

Horace Small provides quality unifoms for law eforcement and first reponder units across the industry The Horace Small brand was founded in 1937. The company first sold uniforms to the military during World War II. VF Imagewear recently relaunched Horace Small, a brand with a history of more than 70 years. Horace Small, formerly known as The Force, provides quality uniforms for law enforcement and first responders. The Horace Small brand was founded in 1937. The company firs...

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has supported the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to a big extent The Act provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders. Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders and others exposed to the toxin...

New Bafe website has detailed news archive section having both current and historic news Through the new  website visitors are able to find information about scheme documents making it easy for members, influencers or specifiers and buyers to access. BAFE is launching its refreshed new website  to provide a more interactive site that is for the first time is connected directly to its member database giving "live" searchable data available not only to Bafe memb...

London Fire Brigade is trying to curb fires spawned from rubbish piles Between August 2009 and August 2010 there were 8,438 rubbish fires in London. The Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) today warned that the introduction of alternate weekly rubbish collections to London could cause more fires and divert the attention of the firefighters away from other life saving work. Local authorities will experience a financial squeeze in the coming we...

Be honest and candid during registration, if you make a mistake correct it as soon as possible All disaster funds received by survivors must be used for disaster recovery purposes. To err is human especially during the stressful time following a disaster. But making a mistake during the registration process and not correcting it could prove costly on more than one level. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) remi...

A firefighter demonstrates to kids all about 'being safe against fire' Firefighters lack in proper communications equipment and other safety gadgets which might help them in times of accidents while they are on the job. The safety of firefighters is being risked by communications equipment supplied to fire stations by contractor EADS, according to the secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles, it has been reported. Mr Pickles told the House of Comm...

Grand National Technical Library in Prague is equipped with FOGTEC's high pressure water mist system High-pressure water mist systems from FOGTEC are becoming more and more prevalent in archives, libraries, museums, theaters and concert halls. At the Security 2010 trade fair for safety and fire protection technology, held from 5-8 October 2010 in Essen, FOGTEC presented its innovative water mist systems for fighting fire in buildings, industrial facilities, tunnels and train...

South Cheshire College gets an enhanced fire setup from Chubb Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. An integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions, which in this case includes a fully networke...

CSB recommendations are intended to minimize the danger of natural gas blows occuring at power plants U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Member Mark Griffon called on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to adopt new CSB recommendations regarding natural gas. The recommendation was one of 18 urgent recommendations issued in June 2010 following a CSB investigation into a powerful natural gas explosion that killed six workers and injured dozens of others at the Kle...

Fire safety inspectors often visit places to check whether fire safety order 2005 is properly adhered or not  Risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be kept under review by the responsible person adhering to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A landlord has been ordered to pay over £16,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Jagjit Si...

NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg believes that new resources will make situations more manageable New NVFC resources are meant to help fire and emergency service departments to meet challenges and awful situations which are quite stressful and disturbing at times for the firefighters. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released several new resources to help fire and emergency service departments meet the challenges of a broad range of situations, including the...

Chief Fire Officer, Paul Raymond emphasized on a unified Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service  Fire chief praised county farmers, a publican, milk machine manufacturer and an international supplier of medical and rescue equipment, who were the latest employers. Shropshire firefighters would not be able to save people from house fires and rescue victims trapped in wrecked cars without the ever important staff who work “behind the scenes,” warned...

Advanced armour system protects soldiers in the battlefield as they guard against explosive devices Active Blast Defence System offers life-saving protection against a number of improvised explosive devices (IED's). Troops in theatre need the best and most advanced armour protection for the job in hand. ABDS Aps. holds the patent for an innovative defence solution, called Active Blast Defence System, which can offer life-saving protection against a number of improvised explos...