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A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters is just days away from a mammoth 24-hour stair climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity. The group aims to raise $100,000 to aid research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as part of the annual ‘Firies Climb for MND’ event. From its origins in Sydney’s CBD in 2015, the ‘Firies Climb for MND’ has evolved, with this year’s fundraisers pushing their bodies and mi...

Rescue Intellitech, a major provider of innovative cleaning solutions for the fire and rescue industry, has launched advanced, dual-drying cabinets for PPE, which will help fire and rescue services in the UK improve firefighter safety and operational efficiency. Many UK fire and rescue services, including Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Avon Fire and Rescue Service, already use Rescue Intellitech’s highly acclaimed Solo Rescue® or DeconWasher™ Pro S machines, which m...

Mann McGowan, manufacturer of high-performance intumescent fire, smoke, and acoustic seals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Haynes as Business Development Manager. Paul has a strong sales track record in architectural ironmongery, and will concentrate on business development in the fire door, passive fire protection, and associated sectors in the North East, North West and Scotland. Strengthening the sales team Jamie Scott commented, “As we continue our quest to become ma...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology will be exhibiting at the Blue Light Show to showcase a wide range of technologies that support emergency responders to perform their critical roles safely and effectively.   Taking centre stage will be Dräger’s next generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), the PSS AirBoss. The apparatus combines best in class ergonomics and an ultra-light design for optimal firefighter comfort and uncomprom...

Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) responds to national wildfire rise with launch of innovative workwear to protect crews and help to keep the public safe. Firefighters responding to wildfires across Kent and Medway will be wearing the latest high-performing kit, specifically designed to offer greater protection when tackling outdoor fires in extreme heat. KFRS rolls out new advanced PPE Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) has rolled out the advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, proudly announces registration is now open for the 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing, this year’s climb will occur on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Open to all who wish to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, all funds raised from the event will benefit the National Fall...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire in a garbage truck at Charlestown in Newcastle. The truck’s driver called Triple Zero (000) just before 8am today when he noticed smoke issuing from the hopper of the vehicle, stopped in a loading bay during an industrial bin run, in Hopetoun Street. Twenty-eight firefighters and seven FRNSW trucks, including HAZMAT units, from Charlestown, Cardiff, Newcastle, Tingira Heights, and Lambton rushed to the scene and attacked the blaz...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the HPS® AquaRescue, a new lightweight helmet for use by emergency services personnel who need to balance comfort with protection in water rescue missions.  Designed as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ helmet to help support the needs of a diverse workforce, and weighing only 635grams, the HPS® AquaRescue can be easily adjusted to suit different head shapes and sizes to make it safe...

Honeywell has completed the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. for $1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners. Advances Honeywell's efforts The sale further advances Honeywell's efforts to optimize its portfolio, while allowing the PPE business to build a strong future with PIP as it continues to deliver value for its cu...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy overnight with a number of large fires across the State. Just before 6.30 pm yesterday, FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a multi-storey unit complex in Regent Street, Kogarah. Eight trucks and 32 firefighters responded as a precaution however the fire was extinguished by a sprinkler system. One person was assessed by NSW Ambulance at the scene. Multiple fires At 10.00 pm, FRNSW assisted NSW RFS at a fire in Herons Creek...

Owners of a Camden shop are cleaning up after a fire broke out in a storeroom last night. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 7.00 pm to a row of shops in John Street following reports of large volumes of smoke issuing from the roof of one of the buildings. Tackling the fire spread Crews immediately called for additional resources, including an aerial truck, to ensure the blaze wouldn't spread to adjoining buildings. Firefighters quickly located the...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an e-bike battery fire before it could take hold and harm residents or property overnight at Guildford in Sydney’s west. The owner, who had only obtained the second-hand e-bike the day before, placed the battery into the bike shortly after 2.00 am this morning, noticing a small spark soon after. As a precaution, the owner removed the battery from the e-bike and threw it into an outside courtyard. Battery catches fire The battery then...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a large fire at an auto repair shop in Auburn in Sydney’s south-west. More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks remain on scene at the incident in an industrial area in Stubbs Street as the fire continues to smoulder. It took crews approximately two hours to contain the intense fire, which started around 6.00 pm. Roof collapsed The roof of the building where the fire started has collapsed At the height of the blaze, three aerial ladder pla...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety, Inc. announced it has secured a $10 million contract to provide respiratory protective equipment to the Orange County Fire Authority in Southern California. With this order, MSA continues to strengthen its breathing apparatus market presence in the Southern California region. Over the past two years, MSA Safety has secured similar breathing apparatus contracts with both the Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles City Fire...

Congratulations as McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security is awarded approved Contractor status with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. NICEIC is the UK's renowned voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry. It has been assessing the electrical competence of electricians for over fifty years and currently maintains a roll of over 26,000 registered contractors. Reliable Compliance Electricians registered with NICEIC are assessed on...

Innovation in the fire service is a continuous journey, where changing customer needs are driving forces in developing the newest safety solutions. For MSA Safety, that means taking the best and making it even better with the latest edition of its market-pioneer self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and designing an all-new turnout jacket. This week at FDIC International, MSA Safety will do just that by announcing the MSA® G1™ SCBA XR Edition and all-new Globe® G-XTREME®...

Darley, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest – Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Mental Health in the Fire Service. Now in its fourth year, this initiative challenges firefighters nationwide to explore the critical yet often overlooked mental health issues within their ranks. 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest Competition seeks to uncover...

Fire-Dex, a globally renowned company in PPE for first responders, understands that performance, safety and comfort all start with gear that fits correctly. That's why the company is excited to launch the Virtual Sizer, a first-of-its-kind tool for the fire services that revolutionizes how firefighters get measured for their turnout gear.  Fire-Dex’s Virtual Sizer The Virtual Sizer brings science to sizing using AI-driven algorithms and simple questions Fire-Dex’s Virtual Si...

Whether users are in the cockpit, kneeling at the winch, or hanging on the end of the cable, they’ve got users covered with protection that provides comfort and allows the best maneuverability so users can focus on the task at hand. All passengers and crew travelling by helicopter in hostile offshore areas as defined in JAR-OPS-3 must wear personal protective equipment with ETSO approvals, including immersion suits. Aviation safety requirements With an EASA (European Aviation Safety Aut...

Fire and Rescue NSW is deploying three water rescue strike teams and specialized equipment to support emergency efforts in the state’s north as Cyclone Alfred approaches. The teams, made up of 14 highly-trained firefighters and a team leader, will be working in Lismore, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour, where they will support the NSW State Emergency Service-led response to any potential flood emergency. Flood Rescue Support Metropolitan-based firefighters will be supported by specially trai...

Fire and Rescue NSW is searching for motivated individuals ready to take on one of the most rewarding and dynamic careers in emergency services, with applications for Permanent Firefighter roles opening today. From battling blazes and performing rescues to responding to hazardous materials incidents and providing vital community education, FRNSW firefighters are trained to handle it all. Teamwork in Action Applicants will undergo a rigorous selection process designed to assess their problem-s...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has appointed former Chief Fire Officer of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Gary Walsh, as its strategic advisor on fire and rescue services (FRS) matters to ensure that Dräger’s safety technology continues to serve and reflect the needs of modern firefighting. Prior roles of Gary  Gary, an operational firefighter for more than 30 years, was the NFCC respiratory protective equipment (RPE)...

Ship fires are on the rise, posing serious risks to crews, vessels, and operations. Ensuring firefighting equipment meets the latest safety standards is not just essential — it’s lifesaving. The latest update to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), (EU) 2024/1975, mandates significant changes to the approval and use of firefighting suits onboard European vessels. Here's what users need to know to stay compliant and protect the crew. Enhanced crew safety What does this mean for sh...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a significant fire at a recreational club in Nambucca Heads, on the state's mid-north coast. Just before 6 AM today, crews responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an alarm activating, with fire and smoke inside the building on Sports Street. On arrival, firefighters were met with intense fire activity and got to work to control the blaze. Around 40 firefighters and nine fire trucks, including an aerial ladder platform, are on sc...

A million-dollar upgrade is underway at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the state’s South Coast, as part of a major investment in bushfire preparedness. Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib, Member for the South Coast Liza Butler, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations Cheryl Steer have visited Ulladulla Fire Station to review the final stages of the work today. The $1.2 million improvements include a larger dual-engine bay to house tw...

Each year, MSA Safety and DuPont Personal Protection partner with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide Globe turnout gear and MSA fire helmets to volunteer fire departments in need. In 2024, 13 volunteer fire departments across the U.S. and Canada each received four new sets of turnout jackets, turnout pants, and helmets to help increase the safety of their responders. MSA also provided the first 500 applicants with an NVFC membership. Compliant with safety standards The do...

Just after 2.45 pm this afternoon, firefighters arrived at the two-level home in Aberdeen Road to find a large section of the second-storey well alight. Firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish and contain the blaze. Around 25 firefighters and six fire trucks, including an aerial ladder platform, were called to the incident, and crews are expected to remain in attendance for some time. Quick Response By FRNSW Crew It is believed that the fire started in the kitchen on the second le...

Immersion suits are a crucial safety tool for survival in cold water, designed to protect the wearer by minimizing body heat loss. These suits are available in two types, offering either one-hour or six-hour insulation, which helps to prevent hypothermia in freezing waters. made using waterproof materials Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face, ensuri...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled a dramatic house fire at Mudgee, in the state’s Central West overnight, saving neighboring homes during the wild storms that lashed parts of NSW. Around 7.15 pm, a power pole and ‘live’ wires fell onto a house in Redbank Road, setting it ablaze, during the damaging weather. FRNSW crews respond to house fire at Mudgee FRNSW crews from Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Bathurst, assisted by local SES were quickly on scene as flames, fan...

Dräger, an international major in the fields of medical and safety technology, is providing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) with 220 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets supported by Dräger’s FireGround accountability system to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during live incidents and training events. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process, involving extensive market research, and suppl...