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The Wildland Fire Assistance grants provide substantial relief and pay half the cost of the new equipment The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced recently that the agency will award grants this fall to eligible fire districts and departments through the Wildland Fire Assistance Grant Program that is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Wildland Fire Assistance grants pay half the cost of new equipment, providing substantial relief for...

40 delegates from 23 countries gathered in Bristol for the 3 day list A recent conference held to discuss developments in the global market for firefighter personal protection attracted almost 40 delegates, from 23 countries, who gathered in Bristol at the biennial event arranged by Bristol Uniforms for its international network of distributors. Representation from Asia Pacific, Africa, Central and South America, the Gulf States and Europe ensured that the 3 day event reflecte...

The ONESuit Pro is ideal for law enforcement and fire and rescue organisations Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the leading supplier of chemical-protective hazmat equipment for emergency response, chemical, military and industrial applications, has announced that it will display for the first time in Europe the ONESuit® Shield Level B Splash Suit at the A+A international trade show, Düsseldorf, 18-21 October 2011.  This will be showcased alongside the ONESuit&r...

Foxfury's LED headlamps attach to to fire and safety helmets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce the release of its new line of rechargeable LED headlamps. These Command 20 Series models are designed to provide the Fire-Rescue-EMS, Industrial Safety and Recreational markets with headlamps that can be easily recharged. “We were the first company to offer LED headlamps with panoramic lighting. Our headlamps have always been able to accept...

Cosalt Workwear has supplied firefighting and rescue kits to UK fire brigades for many years Cosalt Workwear has collected over £100k of decommissioned firefighting kit so that it can be donated to charity.  Cosalt is one of the UK's leading providers of protective clothing and equipment to the emergency services, military, transport and construction industries. Hundreds of protective fire suits, helmets, gloves and boots that are no longer of use to the UK fire a...

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

The IAFC have established a new task force to ensure it reaches its goals The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have recently established a new task force; the Company Officer Task Force has officially began convening and has continued to discuss issues.The goal of the task force is to "integrate and grow company office engagement within the work of the IAFC and help to develop future fire service leaders." With a focus on identifying how the IAFC c...

TenCate Protective Fabrics use personal protective textiles for maximum protection and comfort TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has supplied TenCate Defender™ M inherently Flame Resistant fabric for use in an extensive user trial for Australian Defence Force currently in action in Afghanistan. The uniforms for the Australian soldiers involved were manufactured by Crye Precision™ in Brooklyn (New York, USA) and printed with the Multi Cam® pattern. Select memb...

NFPA and PiP have been involved in the wildland fire safety field for several decades NFPA and PiP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to serve as the framework of cooperation, concerning the delivery of wildland/urban interface (WUI) education and wildland fire risk mitigation programs.As wildfire risk to people and property continues to be a growing problem throughout North America, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a recognised leader on fir...

The NIST has issued a report on its study of the fire at the Sofa Super Store, Charleston, S.C NIST’s final report on its study of the fire at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C states the major factors involved in the rapid spread of fire. The fire trapped and killed nine firefighters, the highest number of firefighter deaths in a single event since 9/11. The final report is strengthened by clarifications and supplemental text based on comments...

The Fire Industry Association aims to promote the professional s tatus of the UK fire and safety industry The Scottish government has emphasised the importance of third-party certification when it comes to fire safety.This advice - aimed at Duty Holders, who play an important fire safety role in commercial buildings and houses of multiple occupancy - comes after the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) recommended the measures. In order to spread the news in the fastest possible way,...

Fire Corps has also teamed up with First Alert to provide a smoke alarm donation program Smoke and toxic gases from a home fire are as deadly as heat and flames. Smoke alarms save lives, prevent injuries, and minimise property damage by detecting fires early and alerting residents.Every year, approximately 2,600 Americans die in home fires. Over half of these deaths (52%) occur between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am, when residents are typically sleeping.Smoke and toxic g...

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...

Draeger's new suit meets the requirements of fire & rescue service teams As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit.  Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances.  Should an outer layer be damaged, the wearer is kept safe by th...

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...

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  

TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA secures order from Italian Aero Sekur for fire-resistant Defender™ M fabric TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA is has secured an initial order from the Italian manufacturer Aero Sekur S.p.A (Aprilia, Italy) for the delivery of inherently fire-resistant TenCate Defender™ M fabric to the Italian "Soldier of the Future" programme (Forza Nec). The aim of this programme is to modernise the equipment of the Italian infantry. This...

NVFC International Relief Fund is set up to support the Japan Firefighters Association in their relief efforts NVFC is supporting the Japan Firefighters Association with rescue and cleanup efforts by making a contribution to the International Relief Fund.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps join with the rest of the world in expressing sorrow at the loss and devastation in Japan that has resulted from the recent earthquake and tsuna...

MedeFile International, Inc supports American Red Cross for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund 15% of all new MedeFile membership revenues through April 15th to be donated to American Red Cross for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund.MedeFile International, Inc. a leader in Internet-enabled Personal Health Record (iPHR) management solutions, announced that in response to the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and massive tsunami tragedy that recently struck Japan, the c...

LFB’s most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured with Special Achievement Awards London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, Chairman of LFEPA Cllr Brian Coleman and Mayor of London Boris Johnson presented the LFB Special Achievement Awards.Some of London Fire Brigade’s most dedicated and innovative staff have been recognised in the Brigade’s annual Special Achievement Awards, held at City Hall on Friday 25 February. A total of eight awards were given to the...

Examination of fire kit shows only superficial discoloration and damage to areas of the coat and trousers exposed Neither firefighter was seriously injured in the incident. Each has praised the level of protection provided by their PPE.Two Derbyshire Fire & Rescue firefighters called to a house fire in Somercotes were engulfed in a flashover, believed to have been caused by an exploding aerosol. One was thrown to the floor in the blast, on the first floor of the proper...

The program helps build greater awareness around challenges faced by volunteer firefighters The Power Those Who Protect Us program will provide volunteer fire departments with batteries to power life-saving equipment. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Duracell have partnered to launch the Power Those Who Protect Us battery donation program. Through the program, Duracell is donating over 10 million batteries to volunteer fire departments to help power life-sav...

Kidde urged Oregon homeowners to be a part of spring home improvement projects and install CO alarms Kidde, the leading manufacturer of fire safety products, urges all Oregon homeowners to take active part in spring safety measures and install CO alarms at home.While brighter, warmer days are on the horizon, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning still looms in Oregon homes. Even after gas furnaces and fireplaces are retired for the summer months, other natural gas-pow...

100th anniversary of the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City U.S. Department of Labor announced mobile website that features audio tour and background of historic event of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new website and audio tour optimised for smartphones documenting that milestone in labor'...

ONESuit® Pro's increased shelf life improves longer-term cost-efficiency while ensuring maximum protection Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has extended the shelf life of ONESuit® Pro gas-tight chemical-protective hazmat suits from seven to ten years following accelerated ageing and resistance testing.  The ONESuit® Pro’s increased shelf life improves longer-term cost efficiency while ensuring maximum protection over a ten-year period for fire, che...

Larry Pope, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods gave the cheque at Cudahy Fire Department's Station No. 2 Smithfield Foods family of companies donated $50,000  to Cudahy Fire Department as well as thanked firefighters for their bravery, dedication during 2009 plant fire.Smithfield Foods, Inc., John Morrell, Inc. and Patrick Cudahy, Inc. announced Monday they are donating $50,000 to the Cudahy Fire Department in appreciation of the outstanding work by the city'...

OneSuit Shield from Saint-Gobain will cater to the demands of firefighters who want it to be light and user friendly ONESuit Shield's unique face mask interface is seamlessly engineered for an air-tight configuration, assuring maximum protection. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics introduced its first Level B hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield, to firefighters at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN, March 24-26. The new suit was recently certified to...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service organised a large-scale chemical leak training exercise at Grocontinental Grocontinental’s compound in Whitchurch Business Park – one of the largest freezer stores in Europe and a major Shropshire employer was the venue for the chemical leak training exercise.Firefighters donned special airtight chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a large scale training exercise at a major food storage and distri...

London Fire Brigade issues advice for smokers to prevent smoking-related fires In London, 14 people lost their lives in house fires caused by smoking materials and 121 people were injured in 2010. Since 2006, there have been 64 fatalities and around 700 injuries.One in three deaths that occur in accidental house fires is caused by cigarettes or other smoking materials such as matches and cigars, says London Fire Brigade.The warning is a stark reminder to people of the dangers...