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For a business owner in the hospitality sector, fire safety should be one of the top priorities. Fires can cause extensive damage to the property and put the customers and employees at risk. In this guide, they’ll provide tips on reducing the risk of fires in the business and what to do if a fire breaks out. They’ll also discuss some common causes of fires in the hospitality industry and the steps they can take to prevent them. So read on for all they need to know about fire safety...

When it comes to workplace safety, fire risk assessments are a critical part of the process. But for business owners who may not be familiar with them, these assessments can seem daunting. This guide is designed to provide beginners with all the information they need to understand and complete a fire risk assessment for their business. They’ll cover the basics of what a risk assessment is, what needs to be included and how to implement the findings. So whether they’re just starting...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) formally marked the grand opening of Fire Station 6 now, with a ceremonial hose uncoupling at 2767 N. Spitfire St.  The event signifies the completion of construction and the official opening of a new fire station on Idaho Falls’ north side, which will support emergency response in a rapidly growing area of the community. Investment in the safety and well-being “The opening of Fire Station 6 represents a critical investment in the safe...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced a new round of major facility advancements across its Appleton, Wisconsin, manufacturing operations. Building on a multi-year modernization initiative launched in 2022, and the company’s long history of focusing on innovation and reinvestment, these strategic investments are designed to expand production capacity which will enable faster delivery of high-quality fire apparatus to fire departments. Pierce’s long-t...

Skills for Security has partnered with C-TEC to strengthen the training opportunities for apprentice fire and security technicians through greater access to current technologies and direct engagement with industry expertise. C-TEC’s involvement will include providing equipment for training, technical resources and the expertise of its engineering and product development teams. Apprentices will benefit from demonstrations and discussions that show how design choices affect performance, usa...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded early this morning, Dec. 14, to a vegetation fire at the Bonneville County Hatch Pit, located at East 33rd North and Recycle Road. Around 2:44 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting flames that appeared to be 20 feet tall coming from the site. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a large pallet and a wood pile engulfed in flames, rather than the active trash pit. The cause of the fire is unknown. Primary objective of preventing the fire The burning p...

Two patent-pending rigid couplings from ASC Engineered Solutions are now available that will revolutionize fire safety piping system installations. The new SPF Anvil Fig. C9-CL and Gruvlok Fig. FP74CL rigid couplings feature brand new Sabertooth™ Installation Technology, allowing for quick and accurate visual and tactile installation verification. FM Approved and UL Listed FM Approved and UL Listed, the Fig. C9-CL and the Fig. FP74CL offer the fastest and easiest grooved fire system...

Pioneer wireless fire safety solutions provider - Ramtech has established its first international base, opening a new U.S. office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The move reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering modern fire and safety across the construction industry and establishing a full U.S. supply chain. By establishing a permanent presence on the Atlantic coast, Ramtech, which is headquartered in Nottingham, will enhance efficiency, mobilization and reliable delivery of safet...

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Jordan Hansen of Mount Olive (NC) Fire Department for being the latest recipient in the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway! MSA Safety teamed up with the NVFC to award four NVFC members with a helmet in 2025, with the final entry period in November. They thank MSA for their support of volunteer first responders.

Businesses of all types and sizes should have fire extinguishers on-site in the event of a fire. While these devices can be lifesavers, they can also be dangerous if not used in the right way or improperly maintained. It’s important to know how often the fire extinguishers should be checked, as they are an important part of any fire-safety plan. They can be used to put out small fires before they have a chance to spread and can help prevent serious injuries or even death. However, fire ex...

The 19th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia – Luxury Edition successfully concluded after two days of high-level exchange, strategic collaboration, and global networking, bringing together more than 800 leaders, investors, and decision makers shaping the future of the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving built environment. Held under the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow,” the summit showcased the unprecedented transformation underway across Saudi Arabia, where t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced now it has delivered its 4,000th Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) Pump. The milestone order and delivery, purchased through Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment, goes into service with the Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) in Nevada. Pierce’s PUC pump, first introduced in 2007, redefined traditional fire apparatus design by eliminating the need for a pumphouse. Available on pumpers, rescue pumpers, tankers, a...

The University of Southampton, a multi-campus estate with a research institution, has recently enhanced its fire safety provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through a pioneering paging system installation. Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels, integrated with the ESPA Pager Interface, form the core of the new solution delivered by Premier Fire Security and Scope Communications, providing targeted alerts and improved accessibility across the university. Traditional audio alarms W...

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has confirmed it is satisfied with the progress Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is making to address improvements identified during its previous inspection. In a letter received this week following an October revisit, inspectors recognized early positive change across leadership, governance and organizational culture, supported by a comprehensive action plan developed with staff and representative bodies....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is bolstering its forward pack, adding two more elite sporting clubs to a partnership program supporting firefighters’ health and wellbeing. The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Western Sydney Wanderers have now signed onto the Tactical Athlete Resilience Program (TARP), a unique initiative which officially launched in August following a successful trial. TARP gives FRNSW firefighters access to the first class strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapi...

Just in time for the 2025 Advent season, the INTERSCHUTZ ticket shop opens. Anyone wishing to give INTERSCHUTZ tickets as a St. Nicholas or Christmas gift can now find them on the INTERSCHUTZ website starting now, December 1, 2025. Day tickets and season tickets are available at the website. A day pass costs EUR 29.00 online and EUR 34.00 at the box office. An all-days-pass costs EUR 59.00 online and EUR 69.00 at the box office and is valid for all INTERSCHUTZ event days (June 1 to 6, 2026...

A person has died in a fire at Quaker's Hill, in Sydney's west. The blaze took hold in a garage attached to a home in Mannix Place just after 6.15 pm.Eight fire trucks rushed to the single-storey home where firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, attacked the flames and thick, black smoke. Authorities discovered a body inside the garage. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators Two other people suffered smoke inhalation at the scene. They were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.  Fi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M1 Motorway at Mooney Mooney. Five FRNSW trucks, along with the Rural Fire Service, rushed to the scene of two separate crashes near the north-bound M1 off-ramp after reports of a motorist possibly trapped in the wreckage around 11.20 am. No reports of serious injuries In the first crash, four cars collided, while moments later, a second impact occurred, involving three more vehicles. The wreckage blocked al...

Two people, who survived a light plane crash this morning near Wentworth, in the state's far south-west, are now being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The 'Jabiru' ultralight lost power just before midday now forcing the pilot to attempt a landing in a flooded paddock near the Silver City Highway and the Wentworth aerodrome. The plane clipped trees and crash-landed. Fire and Rescue NSW crews Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworth reached the pilot and his passenger on foot, work...

Ranger Fire and Security has now announced its acquisition of Plymouth-based Universal Fire and Security Ltd, marking the business’s strategic entry into the South West of England.  Founded in 2001 by Mark Gibson, Universal began as a security-focused provider before expanding into fire protection services, building a strong reputation across Devon and Cornwall for its technical expertise and customer service. New installations for a strong and loyal customer base The company&...

The Engineered Solutions division of Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided Capita’s Fire Service College (FSC) with a highly intuitive training tool to enhance the theoretical and tactical training required to tackle wildfires.   In the first four months of 2025, a staggering 286 wildfires were recorded, with the BBC reporting that the area of the UK burnt by wildfire so far this year is already higher than the total...

Indo Firex is taking strategic steps to reinforce its position as Indonesia’s pioneering platform for fire protection, rescue, disaster management, safety, and occupational health. In line with the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the national Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) system, Indo Firex 2026 Expo & Forum is focused on delivering the latest global innovations that support the evolving needs of Indonesia’s safety and emergency response sectors. E...

When international fire protection, rescue, and civil protection experts gather in Hanover from 1 to 6 June 2026 for INTERSCHUTZ, the focus will extend beyond cutting-edge technology and global innovations. The event will also explore the pressing challenges facing Europe and the wider world under the theme “A Turning Point in Civil Protection.” In this context, all nations are called to act, as the global community faces substantial tasks: rising wildfire risks, increasingly frequ...

To ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and a future-proofed construction that would provide comfortable and luxurious accommodation for residents for decades to come, the team behind a new 31-storey residential tower on Skinner Street in Leeds sought Keyfix’s market-pioneering and trusted Non-combustible Cavity Tray (NCCT) system. The project, overseen by main contractor, Keady Construction, primary architect Leach Rhodes Walker, and brickwork contractor Brickstone Construction...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are responding to a fire which engulfed a truck before spreading into bushland in South Windsor, north-west of Sydney, this afternoon. The vehicle was loaded with highly-flammable hand sanitizer when it erupted in flames while parked on a property on George St, just before 2:30pm. Strong winds fanned the blaze, causing it to quickly spread over several acres. The fire went on to destroy a second truck and a storage shed, and at one stage burned close to a neigh...

Fire and Rescue NSW has welcomed the government’s announcement of an additional $34.3m towards its flood response capability, declaring it will fund more in-water rescue technicians, vehicles and equipment. The funding commitment for FRNSW is part of an overall $159.5m investment in flood capability across the state and has been delivered following the Independent Inquiry into the NSW flood disaster. In August, the Inquiry handed down 28 recommendations around the way NSW prepares for, r...

More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations now display traditional indigenous nation names on their trucks, alongside existing geographical names, in the first tranche of a state-wide rollout. The nation naming conventions, officially announced in a ceremony today at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west, not only recognize original custodianship but further embed Aboriginal languages and insights in mainstream consciousness. The approach has successfully been undertaken...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled explosions and large blaze in a vehicle scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton, in the state's northern rivers district. More than 15 fire trucks responded to the emergency in Trenayr Road, just before 6pm. The fire took hold in rows of scrapped cars, stacked up to 10 vehicles high, and sent a large plume of black, toxic smoke into the sky. A firefighter received a head injury whilst fighting the blaze. She was admitted to hospital for observatio...

Confronting new video from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) demonstrates just how quickly Christmas decorations can become fire hazards, with the potential to destroy a home faster than it takes to microwave your festive lunch leftovers. The controlled demonstration video shows a power board arcing and igniting, due to an overload of household appliances and Christmas lights, before causing the entire room to explode in flames in less than three minutes. FRNSW wants to prevent Christmas catastrophe...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of Limerick-based Prestige Detection Systems Ltd (PDSL), further strengthening the Group’s presence in Ireland. Established in 2005, PDSL is a major provider of fire, security and emergency response systems for businesses and community service providers throughout Ireland, with a particular focus on the Munster region and Galway. The company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and compliance with the highest design a...