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It is vital to have emergency response plans in the workplace that ensure all employees can get out of the building safely. Employees and employers have a number of things they need to make sure they know to be prepared for and properly deal with a fire at work. This is why there are Fire Drills. Preparation is the key to an effective response to workplace fires. Fire drills and training help prepare employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely. Fire drills play a very important role in wor...

An ASIS International certification is an endorsement to the world that one has mastered the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful security management professional—including an understanding of the latest security trends and risks and how to mitigate them. Like all accredited professional certification programs, ASIS requires individuals to keep current—by earning 60 continuing professional education (CPE) credits every three years, or the certification will expire. Securi...

To help first responders handle the potential challenges aligned with energy storage systems (ESS) and solar energy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated its first-of-its-kind ESS safety training for the fire service with new technology insights, relevant research, and expanded solar considerations. The surging popularity of ESS and photovoltaic systems (PV) in both commercial and residential settings underscores the need for clear, current fire protection and suppression...

FirstResponderVoice.org, an educational website from the Communications Workers of America (CWA), issued a toolkit about FirstNet to help first responders and public safety decision-makers around the country become better advocates for their community’s emergency communications needs. “The goal of the toolkit is to educate first responders and decision makers so they can better advocate for their communities around the benefits of FirstNet,” said Bianca Garcia, CWA's FirstNet...

To raise awareness of occupational cancer risks and firefighter contamination, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety Health & Survival Section, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have launched the ‘Fire Service Safety Stand Down Quiz’ Sweepstakes. The informative and interactive online quiz emphasizes the importance of the 2019 Safety Stand Down theme, ‘Reduce Your Exposure: It’s Everyone&r...

The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) has announced that it is a proud supporter of FIREX International 2019, Europe’s renowned fire safety event, which is taking place at the ExCel Centre, in London, United Kingdom, from June 18 to June 20, 2019. FIREX International 2019 Set to attract a high caliber of speakers from across the industry, the FIREX International event connects the global fire and security markets and gives fire and security professionals, access to the very latest advanc...

Effective 1 April 2019, Konstantin von Vieregge, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, will be moving to Atlanta to assume the position of President at Messe Frankfurt Inc. He will be succeeded by Joshua Low, who has already been Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt South Africa since June 2017. Founded in 1991, Messe Frankfurt Inc. employs 40 people and oversees all activities in the NAFTA region from its Atlanta base. Its portfolio includes nine trade fairs in the USA, Me...

The first step to becoming a specialist in any field is to build a theoretical foundation, but having a vast amount of textbook knowledge isn’t enough to truly be an expert. While many things can be learned from behind a desk, those theories should always be backed up with practical knowledge as well. Now, while it might make sense to throw a new salesperson onto a cold call or a new server onto the restaurant floor immediately after classroom training – what about situations where...

Rosenbauer has expanded in the area of preventive fire protection in recent years - not least through the acquisition of G&S Brandschutztechnik AG, based in Mogendorf in the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate in 2016. This is where a fully automatic pipe prefabrication plant was recently put into operation. Environmentally Friendly The plant is fully automated, combines robotics with cutting and welding technology, is extremely flexible, works highly efficiently, and is thus also...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP/OSU) are pleased to announce that Dr. Ernest Grant has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. Fire and Emergency Services Dr. Ernest Grant will be honored with the Award at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washing...

Fire Safety Training is designed to equip one with all the basic skills and knowledge required in the event of a fire. It introduces one to fire safety precautions and fire evacuation procedures, as well as the risks associated with a fire.  Fire Safety training is compulsory for all organizations, for the business to comply with government fire safety regulations. It can be carried out in-house, or by a reputable company, or a small number of employees already trained would train the rest...

Tottenham based Lancasterian Primary School is focused on the delivery of a safe and welcoming learning environment, ‘where everyone is included and creativity is valued.’ The school is persistently seeking new ways to enhance and improve its offer to the children and the local community. The school had an established high-profile intruder alarm system on site and consulted with Amthal to create a maintenance program that could operate with no disruption to learning timetables. Saf...

Wildfires across the United States have taken more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses in the last two years. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities take steps toward safety with their national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Preparedness Day serves as an opportunity for residents to participate in wildfire safety activities. Thanks to the generous support from Sta...

As everybody’s favorite fire safety dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, celebrates his 68th birthday on March 18, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public how critical is to take his fire safety messages seriously. “Sparky is synonymous with fire safety and his messages are just as significant as they were when he was born, if not more significant as today’s homes burn faster than in previous decades,” said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach a...

Fifty members of West Midlands Fire Service staff have embarked on apprenticeship courses in the past year. And the organization is hoping that a further 50 will embark on on-the-job training in the next 12 months. To mark National Apprenticeship Week, a number of West Midlands Fire Service’s partner training organizations joined them at their headquarters to share course details with staff interested in boosting their skills. From West Midlands Fire Service transport and engineering work...

Registration and course selection are now open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Training Summit. The Summit will take place June 14-15 in Portland, OR, and is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. This two-day seminar is an opportunity to share ideas and best practices, network, and participate in valuable training. The conference will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton...

As one of the UK’s only manufacturers to offer in depth, tailored training programs for both its employees and customers, leading manufacturer Hörmann is taking this dedication a step further with the launch of its new Training Academy. Based at its headquarters in Coalville, Leicester, the brand new facility will be opening from April, offering comprehensive training that reflects the commitment of its German counterpart, which places significant importance on the learning process....

As part of the ‘Best Employers in NRW 2019’ competition, in which G-TEC took part for the first time, the company received the Great Place to Work Award. In the category of companies that employ 50 to 250 people, G-TEC is among the top four companies. Great Place to Work Award To investigate the attractiveness and quality of employers, the Cologne-based research and consulting institute - Great Place to Work surveyed both company managers and employees. Criteria were, for example,...

Streamlight Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has announced that Washmon Sales Group has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Sporting Goods market. Washmon Sales Group Washmon Sales Group, a manufacturers’ representative agency based in Rockwell, Texas, received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in its sales territories, which are located in the US States o...

A psychology researcher at the University of New Brunswick has received funding from the federal government for her research project focused on firefighters accessing care for trauma. Dr. Janine Olthuis, an assistant professor in psychology at UNB Fredericton, is one of 20 researchers from across Canada, who has received funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for projects relating to Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) among public safety personnel, including law enforceme...

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, VA, is committed to providing quality education within a Christian environment. They are proud to represent more than 15,000 students from all fifty states and over seventy countries around the world. Their campus spans across 5,000 acres making it the largest evangelical higher educational facility in the United States. Because of the size of the property, the campus employs their own emergency response team, responsible for monitoring over 80 building...

Fire Equipment Inc. (FEI) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tri-State Fire Protection of Smithfield Rhode Island. Tri-State Fire Protection is a globally renowned sprinkler installation and service business, which serves the US states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Full-service fire protection business FEI announced that the employee team at Tri-State will be joining the FEI family and will be retaining the Smithfield office location. Steve Pelletier, who resides in the Smithfield...

GS Global Resources has a full class for the 2-day event eager to learn about IQAN by Parker. A rapid development environment for a sophisticated, yet easy to use control system designed for rugged mobile machinery. IQAN Software Tools | IQANdesign Build new applications Series of channels and function blocks to perform machine logic Can use limited text-based programming (Qcode) instead of object lists in math channels

Modern LED technology offers numerous advantages over conventional lighting. With Rosenbauer's LED conversion packages, even older vehicles can be retrofitted to individual customer requirements. Up-to-three-times greater luminosity, and tremendous lighting power: LED lighting actively contributes to increasing safety and efficiency in poor visibility conditions. With LED conversion kits from Rosenbauer, vehicles can be significantly upgraded in terms of lighting, and thus adapted to a brigade'...

Cobb County is expanding its Emergency Locator Marker program to the Silver Comet Trail. Cobb is the first county in Georgia to deploy the trail markers that are designed to direct rescuers quicker to 911 calls from a trail. The SCT project is underway now, but the markers are coming to more trails in 2019. “We have signs that are going up on all trails that are approximately a quarter-mile apart… There is an eight-digit number and when you call 911 and give that location, it doesn...

The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that William (Bill) R. Sperry, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hubbell Incorporated, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. William R. Sperry was elected as part of the MSA Board’s succession plan for director retirement. Financial analysis expert We are pleased to add a person of Bill Sperry’s caliber to the MSA Board" “We are plea...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Atlantic Emergency Solutions has opened new service centers located in Salisbury, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina in the US. The new locations will service all makes and models of Pierce fire apparatus including third party aerial and ladder testing, pump testing, collision, fabrication and paint services, preventative maintenance, and all major and minor repairs. 24-hour mobile service support Each location w...

Innovative British fire technology prevented serious injury and a “catastrophic explosion” when three people were wounded in a mortar attack on a military compound in Somalia. Shrapnel pierced two of the world’s first composite fire extinguishers– which have inner cylinders wrapped in Kevlar thread used to make bullet-proof vests – when a barrage of mortars was fired by gunmen at the base in capital Mogadishu on New Year’s Day. The cylinders remained intact...

KIMTEK Corp, makers of MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® Transport skid units for off-road rescue and wildland firefighting, have announced plans to celebrate the company's 35th anniversary with a number of events planned throughout 2019. KIMTEK Transport skid units fit easily into most utility vehicles and pick-up trucks, enabling first responders to travel over rough terrain and through tight clearances with essential fire and/or medical rescue equipment and attendants. Markets have re...

Reducing fuel for fires around vulnerable homes. Meeting and talking with firefighters about community preparedness plans. Helping seniors with home improvement projects to resist embers. All of these activities and more are anticipated as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm® announce the launch of the project funding awards application period for its sixth national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019, which helps communities prepare for an...