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Cross-sector collaboration is vital in shaping a more dynamic, skilled and adaptable construction and built environment workforce. This was the conclusion reached by experts who attended ‘Collaborative Futures: Competence, Capability & Capacity’, hosted by the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) on Wednesday 17 July 2024 in Central London. Sharing innovative strategies The event, which brought together the Construction Industry Council, Construction Leadership Counc...

Starting with immediate effect the hugely popular Zeta Beam detector has been enhanced to provide an extended range of 160 m! The Zeta Beam Xtra has been re-engineered with revised optics while still benefiting from all of the features our customers loved about the original product. These include the low-level controller (allowing commission & maintenance from ground level), auto-alignment with its motorized head and integration with the MKII addressable loops (required SMM/B mini module).&...

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Tebble as the company’s new Marketing Director.  Nicola joins Apollo with over 20 years of global experience in marketing and product management and has a proven track record of building and developing global teams responsible for delivering a strong product pipeline and compelling communications.  New Marketing Director Appointed Nicola Tebble joins from Vaarst, a robotic and AI technology company Nic...

Over recent years companies across industries have realized the importance of their service organizations and their value in customer retention and attracting new business. Many product-based manufacturers have strategically transformed their service organizations from support cost centers to significant cash-generating business entities. They have done so by investing in talent, training, workflow process automation, and systems. Field service businesses are generally transaction-intensive, re...

Vector Solutions, the globally renowned provider of technology solutions to help train, prepare, and retain public safety professionals, announced that it is working with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to host NFPA's ground-breaking virtual training program for first responders. NFPA received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to build this training that will enhance firefighter competency in responding to emerging distributed energy technologies and lithium-...

The HENSOLDT Group (“HENSOLDT”) is streamlining its organization in order to accelerate growth and make full use of the acquisition and integration of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (“ESG”). The company will divide its operations into four divisions focused on its different types of businesses: Radar, Optronics, Multi Domain Solutions, and Services & Training. The core product divisions, Radar and Optronics will continue to focus on the development of cuttin...

Anthony Smith, Managing Director of global fire and safety audio specialist - Vox Ignis, has been confirmed as Chair of BSI FSH/12/5, the committee responsible for codes of practice for the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of voice alarm evacuation systems and emergency communication systems in buildings. As Chair, he will also sit on FSH/12, the committee that co-ordinates the UK participation of the BS EN 54 series of standards. Over 30 years, Anthony Smith has become an exper...

The firefighting helmet HEROS H10 is the latest member of the acclaimed HEROS helmet family. It complements the already familiar HEROS Titan and HEROS H30 models. But wait a minute – what exactly is the HEROS H10? HEROS H10 The HEROS H10 was specially developed for forest and wildland fires, as well as for technical rescue. It conforms to five different European standards, which also qualify it for high-altitude and water rescue operations. In addition, the new HEROS H10 is a...

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled three positions and promoted two associates over the last quarter.  Two Production Supervisors, Chad Williams and Amy Dodge, have recently been onboarded at the Fire-Dex Pelham location. Also joining the Fire-Dex team is Territory Sales Representative Jason W...

Rosenbauer America is proud to announce the successful certification of their exclusive N200 carbon fiber, high-flow industrial pump. In recent testing, the N200 pump reached full certification at 6500 GPM and continues to be the most powerful, high-flow pump Rosenbauer America offers for industrial firefighting applications. “We tested and certified to 6500 GPM @ 100 PSI from draft, easily completing the entire NFPA 1900 Chapter 13 test. This is the output of the pump actually on the fir...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning the public not to take dangerous risks to stay warm during the current polar snap that’s gripping Australia’s east coast. A strong low-pressure system continues to pull cold air from the Southern Ocean near Antarctica this week, generating temperatures up to six degrees below average in the eastern parts of the country. NSW’s Northern Tablelands FRNSW is encouraging the public not to engage in risky behavior to heat up homes during the...

CIC has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of King’s Speech. The recommendations are contained in a new publication, ‘Building A Safer, Healthier and More Sustainable Future for All’, which outlines some of the actions the new Government can take to empower the country’s economic growth, as well as enhance the nation’s health and wellbeing by ensuring a better-built environment for everyone. well-thought-out plan The Governme...

Babcock International has supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which will be trialed this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires. The four new vehicles have off-road capabilities and technology that enable firefighters to tackle fires quickly and safely. Able to pump water while driving and carry approximately 500 liters of water, these unique vehicles are also equipped with wildfire beaters and leaf blowers that can con...

Asia Pacific Fire is proud to announce that they’ve partnered with Disasters Expo USA, one of the world’s renowned business events for professionals in the disaster management space, encompassing elements of the emergency services and more. This year’s California show is taking place on September 5th & 6th, so this is the alert to let them know to save the date. They’re so thrilled to participate in this event, knowing that it’s set to be an invaluable melting...

15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia: Europe Edition recently concluded on the 4th and 5th of July in Palau de Congressos, Palma de Mallorca – Spain. Aptly themed: Connecting beyond boundaries, this edition brought over 350 decision-makers together representing top projects in Saudi Arabia and a global pool of some of the most sought-after solutions. Expert insights The summit began on a very high note with the legendary, Sir Peter Cook, Director – Cook Belacevic Haffn...

The role of the roof in modern building design has expanded significantly in recent years. ROCKWOOL® has published a whitepaper aimed at helping specifiers and roof contractors to consider and plan for possible fire risks arising from flat roofs being used as multifunctional spaces for a variety of social and practical applications, highlighting, for example, the increasing number of solar energy installations. The Flat Roofs The Flat Roofs: The functional fifth façade paper explor...

XyloPlan has officially brought its wildfire risk start-up company to market, powered by a grant from the renowned Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. data-driven decision-making With a mission to use data-driven decision-making in wildfire risk management, XyloPlan introduces its Fire Pathways™ modeling technology, designed to support fire-adapted communities by assessing and mitigating risk from potentially destructive wildfires. By quantifying and decreasing risk, XyloPlan also works...

Orsett Fire Station has re-opened its doors after renovations and improvement work. On Friday 12 July, colleagues across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service joined firefighters from Orsett for a small station re-opening ceremony. Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive Rick Hylton and Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner gave speeches and thanked everyone involved in the project, particularly Orsett's crews who have been relocated at Grays Fire Station. renovation and improv...

Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travelers. Experts predict that wildfires' frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free 'Wildfire Informer' provides a comprehensive overview of the global wildfire situation, categorized by the economic regions of EMEA, AMER, and APAC. mapping fires Safeture, a platform for professional people risk management, has published the report in collaboration with Ri...

Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression is a solution for energy storage systems (ESS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications. What is a lithium battery? A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging. Providing ongoing protection The deep-seated nature of battery fires creates extinguishing challenges for all extinguisher t...

AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...

Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ commands a favorable market response. Customers throughout the Americas continue to look to Darley for their initial attack vehicles. Darley’s recently released CV515 Tactical Pumper™ is in a league of its own. The vehicle is built on either the CV or the Ford F550 chassis and provides users with a 1500 GPM NFPA-rated pump, a compressed air foam system, and up to 400 gallons of onboard water storage. Rural fire departm...

Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ commands a favorable market response. Customers throughout the Americas continue to look to Darley for their initial attack vehicles. Darley’s recently released CV515 Tactical Pumper™ is in a league of its own. Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ The vehicle is built on either the CV or the Ford F550 chassis and provides users with a 1500 GPM NFPA-rated pump, a compressed air foam system, and up to 400 gallons of on-board water storage. Thi...

ZIEGLER and MAN are delighted to announce a major order for 83 new HLF 20 for the professional fire departments of Munich and Augsburg. The first two prototypes will be delivered by the end of 2025, with the remaining 81 vehicles to be delivered by the end of 2028. Three of these vehicles are designated for the Augsburg Professional Fire Department. The vehicles are built on a MAN TGM 16.320 4×2 Euro 6 chassis and are characterized by their compact dimensions (overall length 8,040 mm, ove...

Perimeter Solutions, a pioneering manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant, has donated a 260-gallon tote of PHOS-CHEK® LCE20-Fx long-term fire retardant to the Logan Lake Fire Department in British Columbia, Canada. Located in the Highland Valley, Logan Lake is at risk of wildfire as it is surrounded by forests that incur frequent lightning storms.  The PHOS-CHEK fire retardant can be applied by the fire department as active wildfires are approaching to protect property. It can als...

Two on-call firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station have been awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their exemplary actions after they saved a man's life. Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer Rick Hylton presented Crew Manager Glenn Lambard and Firefighter Woody Whymark with their awards at Tiptree Fire Station on Monday 8 July, with crew members and family members celebrating their achievements. First aid help In the summer of 2023, Woody was a passenger in his friend’s car...

Construction sites are always active places, and fire danger is a constant reality. The mix of materials that can burn easily, electrical devices, and ongoing work activities make construction sites a perfect environment for possible fire dangers. This article looks at important areas to consider in terms of safety from fires on construction sites. It gives advice that is more than just general tips. If they take care of these important parts, they can greatly decrease the danger of fire incid...

As a prestigious apartment development, Britannic Park has entrusted IPL Maintenance Services, an Amthal Group Company, with the critical task of ensuring compliance with their fire safety systems. Based in the heart of Moseley, Birmingham, the apartments are spread over three blocks, with facilities available to all the residents, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and concierge service. IPL scope of work The IPL scope of work includes monthly visual inspection...

Seagrave is excited to announce that effective this date, New Jersey will now be represented by two existing Seagrave dealers for Sales, Service and Parts in addition to their factory service facility in East Brunswick. Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC is located in Putnam County, New York, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC (HVFE) is a company that offers a variety of services to help users enhance the purchase, construction, and delivery of the new emergency vehicle. Providing sales and main...

Three industry heavyweights have joined the senior team at Miller Knight, one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the East Midlands.  Previously long-serving Senior Directors at Derbyshire-headquartered G F Tomlinson, Chris Flint, Andrew Foster, and Jamie Braybrook, have moved across to Miller Knight to add significant strength and expertise to its structure. The trio will boost Miller Knight’s market share with ambitious plans to sustainably expand its service offerin...