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Sepura staff have combined forces to raise over £4,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice, bringing the charity closer to their £100,000 target for their Hospice at Home service. During the six month period when Arthur Rank was the company’s chosen charity, staff took part in various fundraising activities, including treasure quests, gin tasting and karting. active social programme Sepura chose to support Arthur Rank in memory of David Armitstead, a colleague who sadly died in the c...

The German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) have expressed concern about Federal Health Minister - Jens Spahn's plans to reform emergency care.  “Germany has one of the most exemplary rescue service systems in Europe, which many people even envy us for,” said the Presidents of DFV and vfdb, Hartmut Ziebs and Dirk Aschenbrenner, on the sidelines of the DFV Federal Congress on Thursday in Berlin. This well-rehe...

Kent is one of the first fire and rescue services in the UK to be using a new kit that will enhance the way firefighters rescue casualties from heights and confined spaces.  The new winches can hoist up to three people to safety from vast drops and allow crews to access casualties stuck in difficult-to-reach areas more easily.  Easy to use Deal Crew Manager and Member of the Technical Line Rescue Team, Dan Yates, said, “We’re pleased to have these new winches now in oper...

Experts have frequently warned of a ‘cry wolf’ attitude towards fire alarms in the UAE, and with one out of three GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) residents who ignore fire alarms coming from the UAE, is the country suffering from alarm fatigue? Every false fire alarm is costly and disruptive; an avoidable amount of money is wasted and unnecessary strain is placed on emergency services as a result of false fire alarm call-outs. A false alarm causes inconvenient evacuations; affecting...

St Leger Homes of Doncaster have been working closely with colleagues at Doncaster Council to improve fire safety across its housing stock. Doncaster Council funded fire safety works in all of St Leger Homes’ high-rise buildings at a cost of around £6m, with sprinkler installations accounting for over half of the total spend. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority contributed £200k to the installation of sprinklers at Silverwood House from their Safer Stronger Communities Re...

Erickson Incorporated, an operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft announce the delivery of K8 to the Korean Forest Service (KFS), completing the delivery of their 2019, two aircraft order. This brings KFS operational fleet up to 6x S-64 Air Crane® helicopters. Provides a complete response KFS and Erickson share nearly a 20-year relationship, with developing model firefighting and emergency response program complete with by-the-hour maintenance services, pilot training, a...

Ensuring the building adheres to government guidelines relating to fire safety is of the utmost importance, but making sure the employees know what to do in the event of a fire on the premises is equally important too. Fire safety training ensures that the employees know what to do in a fire emergency. And conducting it on a regular basis is not only incredibly important, but the law requires them to do it. What information do employees need to know? The workforce should know where to go...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 8 new on-call firefighters to stations across the county. The group completed their phase one training course this weekend and has the core skills required to operate safely as a firefighter with their new stations. On-call firefighters They passed out on Sunday (December 15) in front of their proud friends, family, and training team at CFRS’s Training Centre in Huntingdon. The celebration event rounded the 10-week course and each recr...

Each breath and each tiny movement affects the accuracy of every shot. A soldier can train their breath they can train their body, but they can’t train their scope. The scope is a defining factor in every round taken. If it isn’t up to the level of the soldier, the shot will miss its mark. Trijicon produces optics fit for the elite and highly trained. Trijicon’s optic durability When conditions suck, a soldier needs an optic with unparalleled durability; there’s n...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking feedback on its plan for the next four years. All fire and rescue services have to produce a document called an Integrated Risk Management Plan which contains information about its local community, the risks, and opportunities the Service faces, and how it plans to manage them. This culminates in a list of priorities that the Service will focus on over the next four years. The draft plan has been agreed upon by the Fire Authority and is out for...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is celebrating after receiving a resounding ‘good’ report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The independent assessors visited WYFRS this summer as part of a national inspection program of all 45 fire and rescue services in England. effectiveness, efficiency The results of the tranche three of the inspections have been published, reporting on 15 more of the fire and rescue s...

A joint fire and police safety team has won a major national award. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and South Yorkshire Police’s joint community safety department won the award for Best Emergency Services Collaboration at the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards in London. The accolade comes a little more than a year after the fire and police community safety staff were brought together to form a fresh team with the shared aim of keeping people safe. High-profile activities High-...

Rescuing XL victims can prove particularly tricky for emergency workers, especially from great heights. But now specialist engineering firm EPV Hackenfort has created exactly what these lifesavers need - the KK1 500RE rescue unit. It's not uncommon to hear stories about the difficulties that arise when rescuing severely overweight individuals, particularly in the tabloid media. But behind these sensationalist reports and the often mocking and pitying undertones, there lies a serious predicament...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection eV (vfdb) has presented the working principle of water mist in a leaflet. At the same time, the different water mist technologies are described. The experts provide an overview of the basics and possible applications as well as the limitations of water mist extinguishing systems. The distinction from other extinguishing technologies such as sprinkler systems, water spray extinguishing systems, and gas extinguishing systems is also expl...

Coopers Fire will be proudly exhibiting alongside their UAE distributors, Dosteen Doors, who are based in Dubai, UAE. Dosteen Doors have installed numerous fire and smoke curtains throughout UAE including the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. As a trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, Intersec’s influence has spread not only across the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent but has gone well beyond. Record breaking over 34,800 visitors (+20%) from 135 countries attended the 2...

Jactone announces and welcomes SG Brand of Denmark to its growing international list of Approved Distributors for its PAFSS Fire Suppression Systems. SG Brand is approved to sell PAFSS across all applications, including LPS1223 certified PAFSS KitchenGuard systems and LPS1666 certified PAFSS Novec 1230 Systems, suitable for electrical cabinet protection.

C-TEC’s innovative ZFP addressable fire alarm system is protecting Big Padlock Wrexham, a high-tech self-storage facility in Wales. With a solid reputation for providing top-notch self-storage solutions to domestic and commercial clients, Big Padlock operates from eight locations throughout the North West. The company’s state-of-the-art Wrexham site combines a mixture of business centres, office space, warehouses and workshops and also offers bespoke facilities for architects, solic...

BAFE is the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, who are certified to ensure quality and competence to help meet fire safety obligations. An essential key accreditation for carrying out quality servicing in fire safety and protection. Whether one require the design and installation of a fire alarm or emergency lighting system, or needs fire extinguishers servicing, a BAFE Registered company can help and offer guidance. “Here at EFT, we strive to provide the...

Analysis of the home safety checks carried out by fire service staff has revealed overwhelming resident satisfaction levels, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue can reveal. According to the service, which has completed 15,000 such checks so far, 96 percent of people are left satisfied following one of the visits. research findings The research has also shown that, while 55 percent of people rated their home safe before a home safety check, 97 percent rated it safe after the check, a 42 perc...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has welcomed a group of eight new firefighter recruits. They join the Service as the first ever cohort to undertake the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme in Cambridgeshire. Intensive training course Over the last two months, they have been completing an intensive training course at The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. They will continue their development over the next 22 months, as they begin their operational careers on the...

Make a difference. Help Big Bear Fire Department provide quick action fighting fires. Partner with them in their Adopt-A-Hydrant program. In the event of a fire, it is imperative that the fire department gain access to a fire hydrant water supply as quickly as possible, so as to prevent the loss of life and property. Residents and business owners can adopt a hydrant to make sure that the hydrant is easily accessible throughout the year. Fire crews Once adopted, the area around the hydrant sho...

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A Field Service Technician’s job is one that repeatedly faces unpredictable situations in different environments under varying conditions. Their primary duties are to install, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment while keeping customers satisfied.  The majority of field service technicians are considered technical generalists, meaning that as the front line of field support, they service multiple product lines within a geographical area. Some technicians provide service on as many...

Fire officers are calling on Sheffield students to familiarise themselves with evacuation procedures, after a blaze involving student accommodation in Bolton. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has already written to universities asking them to consider any implications from the fire, which saw around 200 residents evacuated from The Cube. evacuation strategies Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Steve Helps, said, “It’s too early to tell what caused the fire in Bolton to spread...

The Big Bear Valley has enjoyed a grant-funded Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program since 2005. Several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected and chipped each year since the program’s inception. The program has ended for the season due to weather conditions, but there is hope to have new grant funds available to resume in the spring. Fire Chief, Jeff Willis states, “The community has done an outstanding job in creating defensible space by utilizing the chipping program. It...

Thanksgiving is a time for friendship, sharing, and busy kitchens. Big Bear Fire Department reminds everyone that crowded kitchens and busy cooks can lead to serious burns and tragic fires. Thanksgiving is one of the leading days of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. That’s why it’s important to know what users can do to help keep friends and family safe while entertaining for the holidays. Safety Tips To avoid dangerous incidents, the National Fire Protection As...

To mark Road Safety Week (18 November- 24 November) emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Yorkshire Air Ambulance have joined together to offer a unique insight into the work of the emergency services when at the scene of a collision. Role of public and firefighters The video features PC Wayne Mason, Firefighter - John Arey, and Chief Pilot - Steve Waudby, talking about their role at the scene and why they would require a road to be clo...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Chief Fire Officer. Alex Johnson was appointed following a selection process which included a written application and panel interview with members of the Fire Authority. Alex joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as Assistant Chief Fire Officer in 2017, before being promoted to Deputy Chief Fire Officer. She’d previously served with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue for more than 25 years, having joined as a firefi...

A modern-day, busy warehouse is rife with potential fire risks and hazards. No matter what sector the warehouse operates in, such as logistics, storage, or manufacturing, it’s vital to do everything one can to minimize fire risks as much as possible. To help people do just that, Total Fire Group has compiled the most common causes of fires in warehouses and what people can do to minimize those hazards. Many warehouse fires begin with faulty electrical equipment, exposed wires, or lightin...

The fire service is changing the way it responds to automatic fire alarms in some types of commercial premises. What do businesses need to know? South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue will no longer automatically mobilize fire engines to automatic fire alarms in some types of commercial premises from 6 January 2020. Currently, SYFRS automatically sends fire engines to the premises the moment a fire alarm goes off and the signal is passed, by a receiving centre, onto 999 control operators. Ins...