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Sprinklers are the key tool that will be concentrated in the Eurofire 2011 programme for better awareness Eurofire 2011 is part of the programme of events that celebrate the bicentenary of the Paris Fire Brigade. The EFSN is a sponsoring partner of the Eurofire conference, which will be hosted by the Paris Fire Brigade at the prestigious Ecole Militaire in Paris on 25-27 May 2011. Eurofire 2011 is part of the programme of events to celebrate the bicentenary of the Paris Fire...

Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager was awarded in the video safety contest Winning fire departments successfully demonstrate their commitment to fire fighter safety. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and Fireman's Fund Insurance awarded the Bertrand Township Fire Department and Horry County Fire and Rescue Department each with an advanced Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager for winning a video safety contest. Fire departments were invited to create a video that highlight...

Video surveillance solution will secure the communication between fire, police and paramedic response services Oregon county has selected March Networks to secure the communications infrastructure it relies upon to coordinate fire, police and paramedic response services. March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced that the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District in Columbia County, Oregon, has standardized on a March Networks video surveil...

Advanced thermal imagers increase the level of security at places more prone to fires and accidents Thermal imaging technology works with super red hot colorization and advanced relative heat indicator. To help equip fire departments with thermal imaging capabilities, Bullard is pleased to offer specially priced thermal imaging Grant Buster packages for the T320 and T3XT imagers at $9000. The Bullard T3 family of advanced thermal imagers offers firefighters leading thermal i...

Bullard is now available on social network for providing better access to its customers the world over BullardTV offers you the latest thermal imaging and fire helmet videos. Now you can connect with Bullard through their Facebook page and on BullardTV via YouTube. Bullard is excited to have joined these two popular social media networks where you can get the latest news and videos about Bullard's products and resources. To become a Bullard Facebook fan, visit this link...

ITRI is Taiwan’s largest and one of the world’s leading high-tech research center and development institution Reddex will be tested in the U.S. within one year and ITRI expects it to be globally commercialized. Industrial Technology Research Institue (ITRI), Taiwan's largest and one of the world's leading high-tech research and development institutions, accepted three 2010 R&D 100 Awards in Orlando, Florida, for its innovative, breakthrough technologies: Redde...

Kimtek is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specific skid units Kimtek is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. Kimtek Corporation announced the shipment of their 1,000th skid unit to Calex Ambulance Service in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the first agency to purchase a MEDLITE unit. This commemorative 1,000th skid unit will be in service with Calex and the very first MEDLITE will be returned to Kimtek to...

TriTech Software Systems and Lucas County Department of Emergency Services sign a beneficial contract TriTech to provide integrated computer-aided dispatch and mobile data solution to support all law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies in Lucas County and City of Toledo. TriTech Software Systems, a leading provider of EMS and public safety software solutions, proudly announced the contract signing with Lucas County Department of Emergency Services, OH, for...

CFA will be easily accessible at your hands with its latest mobile website Developed by the Country Fire Authority Technology Services, the mobile website displays key CFA pages. CFA has just launched its new mobile friendly website allowing the community to access critical emergency information on the go from just about any mobile phone. Developed by CFA Technology Services, the mobile website displays key CFA pages (Warnings & Advice, Incidents, Fire Danger Ra...

Lockheed Martin provides new Interoperable data exchange to Frederick and Prince George County Frederick and Prince George's Counties thank a new interoperable data exchange (INDEX) delivered by Lockheed Martin. Emergency responders and county governments will now be able to look for and share critical geospatial information and maps across Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George's Counties thanks to a new interoperable data exchange (INDEX) delivered by Lockheed Martin....

Oshkosh and PCAA officials attended a formal signing and acceptance ceremony for 24 Striker vehicles  The Oshkosh Airport Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting and snow removal vehicles. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, part of the Fire and Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation delivered 24 Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters being trained to rescue a dummy body Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has 22 fire stations in mainly rural areas of the county run by retained firefighters. Shropshire firefighters donned chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a planned training exercise at a county food production plant. Uniq Desserts at Minsterley, a major county employer which has three retained firefighters on its staff, volunt...

GoalSpan services have reduced the paperwork within  fire organizations Fire Districts using GoalSpan are in front by implementing what is considered to be "best practices" within their industry. GoalSpan announced today that it has updated its website to reflect the growing number of industries it serves, placing special emphasis on Fire Service Organizations. GoalSpan is targeting Fire due to the tremendous benefits these entities achieve when automating their employee...

The Didcot Railway Center attracts 5000 visitors annually The centre will now be protected by a fire detection and emergency lighting system.The Didcot Railway Centre in Oxfordshire now features a new fire solution thanks to the installation of an addressable fire detection system aimed at protecting visitors, but also historic machines. The centre's collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and relics, which attract 50,000 visitors annuall...

Pondstretcher has been found of violating the Fire Safety Order 2005 According to Judge Reid, who presided over the case, Poundstretcher had not made the premises safe despite having been reprimanded for similar offences earlier. A store in Yorkshire described as a "death trap" has been handed a fine of more than £50,000, the Yorkshire Evening Post reports.The Poundstretcher branch in Castleford's Carlton Street was penalised £51,500 for seven breaches of the Fire...

Large numbers of cooking fire incidents are reported on 'Thanksgiving day' According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 154,700 home structure fires involving cooking equipment between 2004 and 2008. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. That's according to statistics by the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which also found that cooking eq...

The study programme would include all fire safety techniques, construction and safety planning for the students Fire safety engineering scholarships offered by the BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Edinburgh aim to make buildings safe from fire and prevent casualties. Fire safety in modern buildings is being promoted by the Lloyd's Register Educational Trust, which has provided more than £200,000 in new student scholarships. The fire...

The London Fire Brigade has withdrawn 27 fire engines from its fleet The sudden withdrawal of fire engines has brought fire safety at stake within the city of London. FBU has strongly criticized this stand. The Fire Brigades Union condemned the London Fire Brigade for withdrawing 27 fire engines from use the day before the FBU strike ballot is due. FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack said: "This is nothing but provocation. The result of our strike ballot is not even out yet, bu...

FEMA helps and prepares in overcoming the effects of natural disasters which cause much distress FEMA publications can point you in the right direction for information about how to reinforce your home against high winds and flooding. Weather happens. Sometimes it's severe enough to be a disaster, like the flooding and wind damage Tropical Storm Nicole caused in eastern North Carolina. You can take steps before the next disaster to protect your family and minimize property da...

Large number of fires occur in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day celebrations causing much damage The report is part of the Topical Fire Report Series and is based on 2006 to 2008 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report examining the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings. The report, Thanksgiving Day Fire...

FEMA officials have heralded a new era to bridge experience and fire service One of the biggest things people wanted was better opportunities for training and how to expand their role within FEMA. For close to a year now, FEMA has firmly had its finger on the pulse of the fire service. In what is believed to be a first for the agency, four senate-appointed positions are held by former first responders. "It's been rare that in the FEMA leadership you have people (with experie...

The 9" Fire Hiker is not only high-heat resistant but also water and puncture resistant meant for wildland firefighting The 9" Fire Hiker is constructed with HAIX's new Sun Reflect leather that reduces the heating effect of the leather by direct sunlight. HAIX, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, and law enforcement footwear, announces the release of the new Fire Hiker for wildland firefighting. The Fire Hiker was developed in cooperat...

CO-Awareness week is aimed to educate people about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide detectors cost around £25 and should be approved to EN50291 standard. London Fire Brigade is backing Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week by urging people to invest in a carbon monoxide detector as well as a smoke alarm for their homes. The Brigade was called to 30 incidents involving carbon monoxide last year one of them a fatality and four where people had to be...

Families should prepare themselves to cope with disasters and their effects A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. With Daylight Saving Time coming to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the November 7 time change as a reminder to make sure their families are prepared for a possi...

Volunteers make it big in numbers throughout the fire service industry Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade initiative is awarding more than $100,000 in grants to help small town and rural community fire departments across the United States. Every day, millions of people count on volunteer and rural community fire units to protect them and their property. More than 825,000 volunteer and small town firefighters do their jobs mostly without recognition and often without the latest eq...

"Towards 2020" risk management plan has moved out for public consultation The public is being asked for its views on key plans on various fire safety related issues and ways for their improvement. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority which oversees how KFRS is run agreed at a meeting that its Integrated Risk Management Plan, entitled "Towards 2020", will now go out for public consultation until 17 January. The outcomes will be reviewed by the Authority in February when a...

The Fire Corps course is intended to enhance the working and capabilities of fire and safety departments The course Fire Corps: Starting a Program to Enhance Your Department's Services is designed to provide guidance to fire chiefs and municipal officials. Is your department facing increased responsibilities with limited resources? Do you wish you could provide more services for your community, but simply don't have enough time or personnel to focus on these new efforts? Then...

Hi-Fog water mist systems have been deployed in Tudor House Museum which was built in the 15th century Watermist system is safe for people and can be activated immediately without the need for evacuation. A Southampton museum situated in a historic building is getting a fire safety solution in the form of a Watermist fire suppression system. The 15th century Tudor House Museum, built in 1495, is being fitted with a Hi-Fog water mist fire protection system, which is the prefer...

Firelink communication systems provide two way communication between firefighters in tough situations Digital radio system, dubbed Firelink, is designed to provide immediate two-way communication between firefighter teams. Residents and businesses in Wales can look forward to an even better service from firefighters following the launch of a new £45 million communications system for the region's fire and rescue services. The state-of-the-art digital radio system, dubbe...

A research is going on in University of Ulster on fire safety in constructions Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column.Fire safety in the construction industry could be revolutionised by new research by scientists at the University of Ulster, which has secured funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Experts at the university are analysing the fire resistance of a new type of steel column, which feat...