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It was one of the most daring missions of World War II and, a West Yorkshire Firefighter will be joining in a tribute to a group of brave Marines, nicknamed the Cockleshell Heroes. As part of the 80th anniversary, firefighter Kris Whitworth will spend the next few days retracing the route taken by the marines which includes Halifax’s David Moffatt, who died during the operation in December 1942. tribute by retracing Operation Frankton saw ten marines damage six enemy ships in the port o...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have helped save three children from drowning in the Hunter River at Denman, in the state's Hunter Valley. In a multi-agency rescue operation also involving NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, the State Emergency Service and the Rural Fire Service, the FRNSW crew from Denman was alerted that the children were in difficulty in the river, just before midday. Rescue teams immediately located and secured two of the children, on a log in the river. The third, a 15-ye...

Bioex and Leader are exhibiting at the HEAT & FIRE Expo 2022, part of the NATURAL DISASTERS EXPO. Meet their team and learn more about their range of fluorine-free foams effective on Class A fires (wildland fires, forest fires, urban fires, structural fires), as well as class B fires (hydrocarbon and polar solvents fires) at the event. Event details include: Date: 7-8 December 2022 Location: Singapore expo Booth: 631 HEAT & FIRE Expo is igniting actions to control wildfires and...

The Excela product can be ordered with an optional protective display cover. This accessory can be purchased as an option (M323) together with the Excela product, or as a standalone component (P/N 6361-835). The protective cover is intended to shield the Excela display from substance splashes and scratches. It is made out of thermoplastic and can be easily installed over/removed from the front of the Excela product display.

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the Johnson Controls Foundation’s $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) to support future disaster responses across the U.S. Since 2012, the Johnson Controls Foundation’s support of the Red Cross ADGP has helped the Red Cross pre-emptively prepare to meet the rapid needs of those impacted by disasters. Annual ADGP donations help to improve the organizatio...

Emergency Service organizations need to harness new ICT services and embrace technology to deliver smarter and safer services to the community. Firefighters and control room staff continue to play immensely important roles in keeping people safe. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) provides protection, prevention, and response services for more than 800,000 people. It needed a strategic partner that could modernize and manage its ICT infrastructure to enable its transformation. Headquar...

Get in the holiday spirit by coming out to enjoy the Island Equipment Owners Association Truck Light Parade.  Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022. Location: The Truck Light Parade starts in Victoria at the Breakwater District at 5:40 p.m. and finishes in Langford at 8:30 p.m.  Event details: The Truck Light Parade will travel from James Bay to Langford, bringing Christmas cheer and collecting food bank donations along the way. Learn more and donate to a local food bank onli...

With the FIFA World Cup Tournament and people starting to attend Christmas parties, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to be careful, when they are out at night. The warning comes as the Royal Life Saving Society promotes its national 'Don’t Drink and Drown' campaign, which encourages people to make smart decisions when around water and under the influence of alcohol. The campaign urges people to think about their friends and to help them return home safe...

Children are never too young to learn fire safety basics, this is the important message North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue wants to communicate this Christmas time. Inspired by the popular ‘elf on the shelf’ tradition which many families participate in, ‘Blame the Flame’ inspires to bring a comical, yet important message to young children across the county.  With the help of parents, carers, teachers, and anyone else who has contact with children aged between 3 years...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a fire that's engulfed a villa in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Mount Hutton. Just after 9 am, eight fire trucks responded to the Cowmeadow Road address after numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about a building well alight and large volumes of smoke. More than 30 firefighters are working to contain the blaze to the severely damaged villa, which is under threat of structural collapse. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. T...

Good grip, spark resistance, and defense against jagged or abrasive surfaces are some of the features that leather welder gloves bring to the table. This is owing to the fact that leather is renowned for its resilience and capacity to absorb heat. In fact, it can withstand temperatures as high as 350°C without charring. Mallcom’s F834 Leather Split Welder Gloves serve as the ideal pair of gloves that exemplify all these above-mentioned features.  F834: Welding Heat Resistance wi...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has responded to the Independent Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade. Chief Fire Officer - Chris Kirby, said: “The report makes difficult reading for anyone working in the fire and rescue service. It shouldn’t need saying - but there is absolutely no place for the negative behavior and attitudes described in the report in any modern workplace, let alone the fire and rescue service." Independent Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade Chr...

Residents are urged to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they look to keep warm and reduce energy use this winter.  As temperatures drop heading into the coldest part of the year, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is highlighting the potential risks of finding alternative, unsafe ways of heating and lighting their homes as the cost of living continues to increase. Stay Fire Safe campaign The Service is supporting Na...

More than 80 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have fought a large blaze in a scrap metal yard at Blacktown, in Sydney's west, overnight. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about a building on fire and a large pall of smoke in Tattersall Road around 1am. The first crews on scene immediately called for back-up upon arrival as they were confronted with a large pile of scrap metal ablaze. More than 25 fire engines, including aerial platforms and 'bulk' water tankers, respo...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will release confronting video of a fire simulation involving a Christmas tree and decorations, demonstrating how quickly and easily safety shortcuts can lead to real-life emergencies in homes. A senior FRNSW firefighter will also provide safety tips for the festive season. WHEN: 9:30 am on Tuesday, 29 November WHERE: City of Sydney Fire Station,  211-217 Castlereagh St. Sydney (CBD) WHO:         &nb...

Fire protection, prevention, and suppression systems are all fundamental parts of fire safety. However, while these systems all work together to create a holistic fire safety plan, it’s important to understand the difference between the three. Fire protection systems are designed to protect a building’s occupants and minimize the damage associated with fire. It’s worth noting that fire protection doesn’t necessarily stop a fire from occurring in the first place. Instead,...

A super-hospital in Glasgow is set to begin a multi-million-pound remediation project to remove cladding from the exterior of the building. The work, which will start on 27 November 2022, is expected to continue until 2027. With a total cost of £33 million, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital project will involve the removal of panels from the atrium alongside other remedial work. cost of remedial work According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), the Scottish government is...

A memorial garden to celebrate the life and legacy of fallen Senior Firefighter Louise Hincks will be officially unveiled today outside the Happy Valley CFS Station - a space to be enjoyed by the community in Louise's honor. The garden - which is located on the grounds of the Happy Valley CFS Station, where much-loved and respected brigade member - Louise volunteered - has blossomed thanks to generous donations facilitated by the CFS Foundation, State Government and the time of CFS members. Pa...

Firefighters in Huddersfield braved the cold weather to raise more than £6,500 with a street collection for Children in Need.  BBC charity Crews, their colleagues, and other volunteers carried out a bucket collection outside the Fire Station and in the town center to collect cash for the BBC charity, which supports disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Personnel from Huddersfield Fire Station have carried out collections since 2000 and the team was thrilled when the co...

An independent culture review has revealed a plethora of failings regarding the internal culture and well-being of staff at the London Fire Brigade (LFB), labeling it as “institutionally misogynist and racist”. The commissioned review published on 25 November 2022 was carried out by the former Chief Crown Prosecutor for north-west England, Nazir Afzal OBE. independent investigation findings  The report forms the outcome of an independent investigation that was requested by Lo...

A super-hospital in Glasgow is set to begin a multi-million-pound remediation project to remove cladding from the exterior of the building. The work, which will start on 27 November 2022, is expected to continue until 2027. With a total cost of £33 million, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital project will involve the removal of panels from the atrium alongside other remedial work. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), the Scottish govern...

A memorial garden to celebrate the life and legacy of fallen Senior Firefighter Louise Hincks will be officially unveiled outside the Happy Valley CFS Station - a space to be enjoyed by the community in Louise's honor. The garden - which is located on the grounds of the Happy Valley CFS Station where much-loved and respected brigade member Louise volunteered - has blossomed thanks to generous donations facilitated by the CFS Foundation, State Government and the time of CFS members. Official CF...

The fault in question is from broken protected earth and neutral (PEN) conductors, which are typically used to make a circuit via exposed metalwork such as gas, water, and oil pipes. These conductors are used on the Protective Multiple Earthing or PME (TN-C-S) network, which was introduced in the 1970s as a self-monitoring system to improve safety and “provide (an) easy indication if a fault were to occur with the combined neutral and protective conductor”. Author's quote Head of...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a six-week-old kitten that fell into a cavity wall at a unit block in Sydney's inner west. Firefighters attended the complex on Burwood Road, Burwood, just after 8am today, straight after a resident reported hearing a cat meowing. FRNSW crews It was initially suspected that the kitten was in a ventilation system in the ceiling, but they quickly discovered it was instead nestled behind the brickwork. It's believed the wayward feline may have been st...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that threatened to destroy a chemical recycling plant in Sydney's west overnight. More than 50 firefighters and 12 FRNSW trucks attacked the blaze, which broke out on Christie Street in St Marys just before 9 pm. A 30 cubic metre hook bin and stacks of bulk containers, holding chemical waste, were engulfed in flames. The fire began to spread towards the storage warehouse, with six LPG-powered forklifts parked on the other side of the wa...

The process of buying welding gloves is not straightforward. It may not be as simple as grabbing the first pair they see and handing them to the employees. There are various welding methods, and each one necessitates using a specific type of welding glove to provide adequate protection from hazards such as sparks and heat.  Types of Welding Purposes  Primarily, there are three types of welding: Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding  Stick Welding  Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Wel...

Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 26 November 2022 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme Mid-North - Extreme Yorke Peninsula - Extreme Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends implementing Bushfire Survival Plan. Fire Danger Rating If users don...

The sudden evacuation – where residents left their flats at 10 o’clock in the evening – came after a new report was received by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), which detailed a number of fire safety concerns on the upper floors of the Cardinal Lofts block of flats that make it “currently unsafe for occupation”. As a result, SFRS issued a Prohibition Notice for part of the building – affecting only 15 apartments in total – with no impact o...

Mark Hardingham, Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council said, “The NFCC is committed to supporting all aspects of the development of UK fire and rescue services, including culture and professionalism. The Independent Culture Review of London Fire Brigade contains disturbing and difficult information." "We support LFB for recognizing the need and commissioning this work as a positive step on a long, difficult but vitally important journey." Immediate action “We need to tak...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to cut a driver free from the wreckage of a two-truck crash on the M1 at Cowan, north of Sydney. A pantech and a B-double tanker, carrying combustible oil, collided in the southbound lanes of the Pacific Motorway, near Brooklyn Road, around 6 am. The impact trapped the tanker driver inside his vehicle. Significant delays for motorists FRNSW firefighters responded to the incident, using a step ladder to reach the truck's cabin and car...