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Ever noticed a wifi-like symbol next to payment points, subway passes, or when unlocking cars or houses? Ever seen the three-letter acronym NFC lately? Most would answer yes to these questions, but even if they are unsure, chances are they have used the technology without even realizing it. This is because the technology is extremely simple and smooth to use. Now they can use the same technology to be and feel safer on their adventures or in their workplace. Apple's New Release Levels The Play...

On the occasion of International Ski Patrol Day, Twiceme Technology pays tribute to all patrols by announcing another year of collaboration with Ski Patrol Sweden and their initiative for the future of ski patrols. On February 10, for the first time ever, International Ski Patrol Day will be celebrated to acknowledge ski patrollers and all the work they put in to provide safe and good and fun skiing for everyone. Demand of various ski patrollers A ski patroller can be a lot of things - a firs...

Few brands are as recognized, in terms of putting safety first without ever compromising on the look and feel, as the Swedish brand POC. In time for the 2022 bike season, POC is releasing a brand new, award-winning full-face helmet-the Otocon. And it’s packed with safe-tech features-all to make it live up to POC’s high safety standards. Just in time for the 2022 bike season, POC launches the Otocon range, two full-face helmets-The Otocon and the Otocon Race Mips. Designed for t...

Swedish safe-tech company - Twiceme Technology has announced its new partnership with motocross and mountain bike protective apparel and accessories company, O’NEAL. twICEme will be integrated into O’NEAL’s latest mountain bike helmet that will be part of the 2023 collection. The partnership represents the efforts of both Twiceme and O’NEAL as they work to bring mountain bike safety into the digital era. Safer accident responses twICEme is a smart technology that digit...

The Dimension Avalanche Backpack is Swedish POC’s most advanced backpack, so far. The well-renowned protection, eyewear, and apparel manufacturer POC release another innovation-packed product for their fall winter 2022/2023 collection. Besides the new and advanced ​​Alpride E2 Electronic Airbag System, the Backpack is packed with Swedish techs like RECCO and Twiceme, making it the perfect tool to support enhanced protection and backcountry adventures. Dimension Avalanche Backpack T...

A recent fire incident, involving a sauna in a mixed-use building in London’s Fitzrovia, was closed within 70 minutes, thanks to the presence of an automatic fire sprinkler system. Full details of the incident brought to their attention by LFB can be read on BAFSA’s Sprinkler Saves website, which documents saves, in order to provide evidence of sprinklers doing their job. Business interruption Contrast this with a fire in a commercial leisure center brought to BAFSA's attention...

At approximately 2:45 p.m., January 18th, 2024, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at Reed’s Dairy, located at 2660 W Broadway. On arrival, firefighters observed visible flames and heavy smoke coming from the attic of a building to the east of Reed’s Dairy storefront. The structure was identified by the business owner as the production building. Information provided by the owner included that all employees had evacuated, were accounted for and...

Euralarm has published the white paper - Enhancing Domestic Life Safety. The new Euralarm white paper aims to explore various strategies and technologies that can be implemented to enhance domestic life safety. By identifying potential risks and proposing effective solutions, this paper provides valuable insights for homeowners, security professionals, policymakers, and EU governments to create a safer living environment. Background Domestic life safety is essential in ensuring the well...

In a world where people often focus on themselves, it's important to remember that people naturally want to help each other. Twiceme's goal is simple: it wants to turn people who witness accidents into helpers. Twiceme is a company dedicated to making a difference. Whether people have ever felt unsure about helping during an accident or not, Twiceme's mission is about bringing out the helper in everyone. why people should be help more The Impact of Kindness: Doing kind things isn't just nic...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce two new speakers have been added to the agenda for the 2024 NVFC Training Summit. The NVFC’s signature conference, taking place June 21-22 in Buffalo, NY, provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Joining the prestigious line-up are Jan Spence, CSP, who will present on leading and engaging volunteers, and Chief Keith Drabick, who...

The FCF Fire & Electrical Sunshine Coast a licensed QBCC Exit and Emergency Lighting Certifier and licensed Electrical Contractors. FCF stands as a beacon for the meticulous implementation of Exit and Emergency Lighting standards. The significance of these lighting systems in ensuring the safe evacuation of buildings cannot be overstated.  Need for a tailored approach As buildings evolve in class, type, and layout, the need for a tailored approach to Exit and Emergency Lighting...

Universal Fire And Security have recently completed the upgrade of the fire alarm system in Windsor House Plymouth of Plymouth City Council. The existing fire alarm system of the 6 storey building needed upgrading to L2 requirements and Universal chose to use the Quatro networkable addressable system. Networkable addressable system Universal were tasked with ensuring the fire alarm system was operational whilst at the same time carrying out phased upgrading throughout the building. Mark Gi...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service plans to increase its share of council tax by 2.99% from April 2024. For a Band D property, this is an annual increase of £2.34, totaling £82.26 per year or £1.58 a week. fire and rescue service Chair of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority Chair Councilor Edna Murphy continued: “We know the cost of living crisis is still impacting many local families and we don’t make decisions lightly to increase our proporti...

The Commander of Fire and Rescue NSW’s New England/North-West region will address media outlets about an upcoming campaign to promote caravan fire safety during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. FRNSW crews are planning a sweep through busy local caravan parks this week, checking the condition of smoke alarms and providing van owners with preventative safety advice. visiting caravan and campervanners FRNSW is embarking on a Tamworth Country Music Festival Fire Safety Campaign, remind...

MSA Safety, Inc. marked the grand opening this week of a new Manufacturing Operations Center in Chelalate, Morocco. Celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting event, the company’s newly constructed and larger facility will be home to the production of a variety of general personal protective equipment (PPE) product lines.  The new facility will also position MSA to better meet the growing demand for MSA safety products in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. MSA Sa...

The City of Victoria is opening an overnight emergency warming center to support the Province’s extreme weather response to snow reported in the forecast. A warming center will be open from 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Victoria Curling Club, at 1952 Quadra Street. City warming centers are opened when the extreme weather response and exposure risks are active, and primary shelters and warming centers are at capacity.

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), the largest meeting place in Southeast Asia for the global maritime value chain, will return for its 18th installment in Singapore from 13 to 15 March 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands.  The premier exhibition and conference is expected to bring together more than 14,000 shipowners, shipyards, ship management, and technical procurers to meet over 1,400 solutions providers.  Solutions and services “For the past few months, we have been reconnecting with...

CNF Nanjing International Fire Protection Exhibition has become one of the most influential and authoritative brand exhibitions in China's fire protection industry, due to its strong brand influence, highly professional organization, large exhibition group, rich exhibition categories, diversified display methods, and convenient and efficient service concept.  The previous CNF Yangtze River Delta International Fire Industry Expo has gathered over 900 high-quality exhibitors from 9 countries...

A type of fire-protection paint, an intumescent paint, is known for its passive role in reacting to high temperatures. When heated, the coating will broaden and form a char-like layer, which will shield steel structures from the flames for a predetermined time. The aim of passive fire safeguarding and fortifying structural steel is to provide those inside the building an opportunity to evacuate. Steel is an incredibly durable and multifaceted building material, however, it starts to lose its ri...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Branxton, in the state’s Hunter Valley, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal. Additional technical rescue equipment The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Lithgow, in the state’s Central Tablelands, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal. Best equipment and technology The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compr...

An elderly driver has escaped with minor injuries after his car ploughed into two units at a retirement village on the state's Central Coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deployed two crews to the scene of the crash in Bias Avenue, Bateau Bay, just after 11 am. It appears the sedan has smashed through a pillar outside the entrance to one of the units, pushing a pile of bricks and rubble against the external wall of a neighbouring unit before coming to a stop. NSW Ambulance paramedics None...

The City is opening an emergency warming center to support the Province’s extreme weather response to freezing temperatures in Victoria. warming center A warming center is open at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street. Daytime hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Overnight hours: 9 p.m.-8 a.m. The City’s warming center will remain open while the extreme weather response and exposure risks are active, and primary shelters and warming centers are at capacity.

Fire crews have extinguished a burning truck trailer, that's partially blocked traffic on the M1 Motorway at Morisset, at Lake Macquarie. Motorists reported a large cloud of thick, black smoke emanating from the trailer as the Prime Mover drove south around 12.45pm. The driver, once alerted, pulled the rig to the side of the freeway and used an emergency telephone to contact authorities. FRNSW appliances Five Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances, from Lake Macquarie and Central Coast s...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the delivery of a C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle to the St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida, USA. Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications dealer, Ten-8 Fire and Safety, the highly customized and advanced mobile command vehicle will enhance public safety operations in one of Florida’s most densely populated counties. C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle deliver...

Having working fire extinguishers readily available is essential to any fire safety plan, whether for a home or a business. However, fire extinguishers can lose pressure or become less effective over time. Knowing when to recharge the extinguishers can ensure they work correctly when needed. This guide will teach them how to inspect their extinguishers and identify when it’s time for professional recharging. Check the Gauge Digital gauges may show normal pressure ranges in psi instead o...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, a pioneer in maritime safety solutions, has acquired rights to manufacture and supply ‘Undertun’ marine evacuation systems (MES). The solution commands a pioneering position in part of the small ferry market due to its easy installation and use. Catering for up to 150 persons, Undertun MES is especially appealing when installation heights and crew numbers are low. The VIKING acquisition has been agreed with Sverre Undertun, whose Norway-based compa...

Kochek Company, LLC has introduced two new hose product lines: the Premium Attack hose line and the Standard Attack hose line. These hose lines provide better and best options for double jacket, single jacket, and rubber-covered attack hoses. They can assemble the right hose, with the best quality Kochek connections, to meet the department’s specific needs. Premium hose Premium - Comes in a selection of sizes, colors, and couplings. Premium polyester jacket attack hose is made in the US...

Fire-rated wall assemblies form an important integral component of a fire safety system when it comes to protecting people in the workplace, commercial, or residential buildings. In this article, they will go into some detail regarding firewalls and the other components of the passive fire system, and why it is essential to contact a fireproofing contractor for inspecting and maintaining them. What is the purpose of a firewall? Fire-rated wall assemblies are employed to impede the spread of f...

Gain an understanding of the potential dangers associated with lithium battery fires, safeguards for avoiding a fire, and strategies for extinguishing lithium battery fires. Given the ubiquity of lithium-ion batteries in many modern electronics, knowledge of the proper steps to take in the event of a fire is essential. What Causes Lithium Batteries to Ignite? Thermal instability known as thermal runaway can occur if a lithium battery overheats. This occurs when gaseous material is released fr...