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A life-saving partnership between ambulance staff and firefighters has been extended with the addition of new co-responding fire stations in Cambridgeshire. From 4th July 2022, on-call firefighters from Littleport and Soham joined the scheme, which is part of a regional memorandum of understanding with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST). It sees on-call firefighters sent to emergencies, in addition to ambulance clinicians and community first responders, to calls where a pa...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire), East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and law enforcement agencies across the county warned residents about the extreme dangers of fireworks use in current critically high fire danger conditions and reminded of the county ordinance enacted last year, along with numerous city ordinances, that strengthen enforcement abilities, in a presentation in Concord. Fire and law enforcement leaders reminded residents and visitors that all firewo...

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor decisions. DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids...

Argus Security S.r.l announce the release of a new line of wired and wireless Manual Call Points. Fully approved to EN54-11 and EN54-25 (wireless variant) by BRE/LPCP, the new range delivers better performances in terms of device’s set up and usability. This new line of Manual Call Points will replace the existing range and we have added a waterproof wired variant. The obsolete products, both wired and wireless, will not be available after 1st January 2021. Key features Key features o...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) made available details of the fire and EMS activity, much of it fireworks related, occurring across the District during the Independence Day holiday weekend. For the four-hour period from 9 p.m., 4th July 2022, to 1 a.m., 5th July 2022, the District dispatched crews to 38 fire incidents. This represents at least a 300 percent increase over other Mondays, which in June, averaged nine such fire dispatches per day. For the entire Independence...

Rosenbauer showcases the first PANTHER 6x6 with an electric driveline at Interschutz. The development process was started two years ago, after the need on the part of the customers became more and more apparent. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Airports Council International (ACI), and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have all agreed on the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 in global aviation. Most airpo...

For both urban and wildland settings, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has addressed the needs of firefighters to develop a new series introducing two new fire suits to meet new demands for function and comfort. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched two new generation fire suits which offer higher standards in protective performance, with one designed specifically for structural firefighting and the other for technical rescue and wildland firefighting. structural fire suits with enhanced perfo...

Let’s face it, washing the car is nobody’s favourite job. So why not take the hassle out of it and head down to your local fire station for the National Car Wash. On Saturday (June 18) firefighters from Manea and Cottenham fire stations will be on hand to make your car sparkle. Your valued donations will go towards The Fire Fighters Charity who provide support and rehabilitation to the fire and rescue community. Previous car wash events held earlier in the year in other parts of th...

Three municipal fire brigades in Norway have recently signed agreements with Bronto Skylift regarding future deliveries of new Bronto aerial rescue platforms. The Bronto F42RLXER aerials will be delivered to the Levanger Brann og Redning and Stjørdal brann- og redningstjeneste fire brigades in the county of Trøndelag, and a new generation F32TLK aerial will be delivered to Follo Brannvesen to serve the municipalities of Enebakk, Frogn, Nesodden, Nordre Follo and Ås. All thre...

Celsius plumbing and heating is a finalist in the most sustainable installer category at this year’s heating installer awards, thanks – in part – to its use of BigChange. This achievement recognizes the Edinburgh-based firm’s commitment to and success in achieving a more sustainable way of working. This includes working with BigChange to reduce paper waste and improve fuel efficiency, and Celsius’s commitment to spreading awareness and education of sustainable pra...

Europe’s most important fire safety event, FIREX International 2022 (FIREX), is coming back to London ExCeL and Hochiki Europe are thrilled to be exhibiting and meeting customers old and new face to face after such a long time. The European team will be demonstrating a range of market-renowned products, as well discussing what the future holds for fire system design, why the industry must think green and how customer insight is driving innovation at Hochiki. Demo of the new L@titude syst...

HURST Jaws of Life® has expanded its recently launched eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) line, adding the R 320 E3 Mini Ram to a product lineup that once again upped the game in extrication. eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) Launched in 2021, E3 takes HURST Jaws of Life’s battery-powered extrication tools and makes them operational in both fresh and saltwater and smart through a smart dashboard display that provides operators with real-time feedback on tool status. The new R 320 Mini Ram, which...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28-30, 2022. As one of the most exciting developments in the firefighting industry, this new electri...

Temperatures well below zero, coupled with snow and ice as far as the eye can see: the perfect conditions for the exhaustive winter condition testing of Rosenbauer’s RT (Revolutionary Technology) electric municipal vehicle presented themselves in the north of Sweden. The result: more than just satisfactory.The small Swedish town of Arjeplog is situated in the province of Lapland and lies just a few kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The area is not just known as a place to see the No...

Be visible – always and everywhere. This was an essential goal in the development of the HEROS H30 firefighting helmet. For this purpose, the well-known HEROS helmet lamp HL3Ex was integrated into the H30 in the tried and tested position (front center) and ensures optimal lighting of the area around the emergency personnel. But what about the rear? A so-called position light has been integrated into the rear of the helmet so that emergency personnel can also be seen from behind in poor li...

Global fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has appointed Hanif Ghodawala as the company’s new Business Development Manager for its Emergency Lighting Division. In his new role, Hanif Ghodawala will draw on more than 20 years’ experience, working for high-profile fire detection and emergency lighting manufacturers and distributors, to grow awareness and understanding of Advanced’s emergency lighting range. He will place particular focus on the LuxIntelligent an...

Following an extensive overhaul of the hospital’s emergency lighting system, LuxIntelligent panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, are ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. As a large teaching hospital in the center of Leeds, the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) is a specialist center for a number of services, including the Major Trauma Centre and hand transplants. Delivering greater performance Fol...

An official 'topping out' ceremony has been held to mark a key milestone in the construction of the new training facility and fire station in Huntingdon. The event took place last week to celebrate the highest point of the main building being complete. The project involves building a modern, purpose-built training center and new community fire station at St John’s Park, north of Huntingdon. Work in progress Since construction began in September 2021, work has been progressing at pace a...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions, the global pioneer in safety lighting, welcomes Aaron Beckman as the new lighting application specialist.  For over 21 years, Aaron has served as an active firefighter in Norfolk, Nebraska, and has a strong background in fire science and scene documentation. Aaron works with several agencies and has aided in numerous cases.  certified FAA 107 pilot and instructor As a certified FAA 107 pilot and instructor, Aaron leads the mapping and investigations...

Fires can be a dangerous risk for all types of buildings, but especially for apartments. These buildings house many families, which creates a risk for severe injuries and fatalities. Most people are not familiar with their apartment building plans, which can cause chaos in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for cases where property managers are negligent about maintenance and fire system installation, which leads emergencies to become unavoidable.  Fire safety education H...

A report published reveals inspectors were left ‘impressed’ with how Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) had responded to the Covid-19 pandemic so far. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) was commissioned at the end of last year by the Home Secretary to inspect all fire and rescue services in the country to see how the sector was responding to the pandemic. The inspection team visited CFRS and published its findings al...

Streamlight, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting, has introduced the BearTrap, a high-power work light that delivers up to 2,000 lumens for automotive and other inspection, identification and repair uses. Featuring both spot and flood beams, the light can rotate 270 degrees in its frame and clamps to virtually any surface or stands on its own for hands-free task illumination. It also features a magnetic base and a hanging hook for additional hands-free lighting optio...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has welcomed nine new on-call firefighters to stations across the county. The group completed their phase one, 10-week training course in December, and are now ‘on the run’ and at their new stations in Cambridgeshire. The initial training course gives them the core skills required to operate safely as a firefighter, while they will receive ongoing training before being assessed again later in the year. Wide range of emergencies The on...

Following the unprecedented year prior, 2021 continued to present significant challenges for everyone, but Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service continued to deliver its vital services, while also providing support for partner agencies. The year began with mopping up from significant flooding across the county over the Christmas period. The country was also in the midst of another national lockdown, with those that were able to still working from their homes. Staff across the Service pulled o...

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) Project Manager has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to supporting the vaccination rollout in Cambridgeshire. John Barlow, who’s been with the Service for over 35 years, has been supporting the COVID-19 vaccination program since January 2021. In celebration of his efforts, John Barlow was invited by the Duchess of Cambridge on behalf of the Royal Foundation to attend a Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey. The event t...

With Christmas just a few weeks away, many households and businesses will be putting up the traditional Christmas tree with its decorations, before switching on the lights. It’s a magical sight and one which all enjoy, but safety is paramount and Fire & Safety Solutions (FASS) would like to take a minute or two to highlight being safe this Christmas with tree lights. CE Marked Christmas tree lights FASS would like to specifically reiterate the imp...

John Whaling, former President of Protectowire FireSystems, is transitioning into a newly formed position as Vice President of Business Development.  John has served as President for the past five years and will now be focusing on new emerging markets and OEM accounts. Andrew Sullivan will step back into the role of President and CEO and is excited to have a more hands-on role of leadership in his family’s business. Everyone at Protectowire looks forward to continuing to produce hig...

Advanced’s Technical Support Engineer, Mark Taylor, examines some of the solutions available to those tasked with protecting hotels from the threat of fire. Cooking equipment, careless smoking, and electrical malfunctions are three of the leading causes of fire in hotels. Aside from the serious threat to life and property, posed by genuine fires, failure to provide and maintain high-quality fire protection measures has other dire consequences as well. False alarms lead to disruptions...

With the recent Black Friday sales and as everyone heads towards Christmas, a large number of people will be treating themselves or their family to new electrical devices and items. From tablets and phones to new lights for the Christmas tree, this time of year sees a surge in electrical purchases. extensive damage FASS would like to urge people to only purchase official, licensed, or reputable brands FASS would like to take this opportunity to urge people to only purchase official, licensed...