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In June 2018 International Firex 2018 was held at ExCel, London, UK. Marketed as one of Europe’s foremost Fire Safety events, sponsored by the Fire Industries Association (FIA), recently attracted more than 18,000 visitors and 129 exhibitors from 29 countries. After a break from exhibiting at Firex for 3 years, Ampac Cranford signed up for a combined booth for the year’s event and in a departure from previous years displayed no product on the stand at all. New Design Concept Ampac...

The scenario began when one of two bell-ringers carrying out maintenance on the bells slipped from the bell frame and had to be rescued from the church tower in Chevening last week. Fire safety training drill Fortunately, the mock drama was part of a joint training exercise involving Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police. The mock drama was part of a joint training exercise involving Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police The woman was trapped under a bell. A second bell-ringer...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is proud to welcome a new group of whole-time firefighters - the first recruited in over 10 years. New firefighter recruits Twenty two men and women, chosen from over 5,000 applicants, have now been assigned to fire stations after a range of assessments including: situational awareness, problem solving, written, numerical, psychometric and physical testing before being interviewed and selected to join KFRS’ recruit course 180....

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to announce that the company has been approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board, LPCB, for LPS 1531 Appendix 1: The installation and application of passive fire protection products. This approval follows a rigorous assessment process. During this process LPCB reviewed products, projects, and documentation relating to Abbot Fire Group’s installation and application of passive fire protection products. A review of a number of on-site installations was...

US Fire Pump is proud to announce and welcome Bob Gliem as the Company’s Technical Sales Director. Bob joins the team from Ferrara Fire Apparatus and brings with him 29 years in the fire service, both municipal and industrial. He has extensive training and knowledge of Industrial Fire Fighting and Advanced Foam Fire Fighting, Bob has served as a foam firefighting Subject Matter Expert and Instructor for various agencies around the world. Hazardous Materials Response His world travel con...

Following some incidents within the home nationally related to the use of bio-ethanol heaters, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued the following advice for anyone using these heaters in their home: Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions Only use bio-ethanol fuel in fireboxes and containers designed for the product Bio–ethanol fuel is highly flammable and should only be kept in containers tightly closed and away from any ignition sources Fireb...

Hikvision selected as top manufacturer partner by Koorsen Fire & Security Hikvision USA Inc., the North American leader in award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce it received the Koorsen Fire & Security Circle of Excellence Award. Koorsen Fire & Security, an Indianapolis-based integrator established in 1946, annually grants this award to a partner that exhibits exemplary performance in supporting its business. “Ko...

The event will showcase a wide range of product innovations from more than 350 exhibitors Terrorism has become part of everyday life. Over the past 12 months, Europe has experienced some the deadliest attacks in its history and the threat level remains high worldwide. One of the main issues facing global security professionals today is the breakup of the so-called Islamic State’s caliphate. Following the liberation of Mosel and the assault on Raqqa, it is becoming incre...

New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops hav...

RescueSim AFF will be linked to existing VSTEP NAUTIS Bridge simulator for additional incident command training A RescueSim Advanced Fire Fighting Simulator was purchased by Danaos Corporation and Prime Marine as an addition to their current NAUTIS Bridge Simulators. The new simulators will allow both shipping companies to add STCW AFF training to their current curriculum. The simulators will be delivered and installed by VSTEP engineers at the premises of Danaos and Prime in...

The CFOA’s campaign is raising awareness of the everyday dangers of being near water North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is joining with fire and rescue services across the UK supporting the Chief Fire Officers Association’s (CFOA’s) Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week 2016 which is taking place from 25th April- 1st May. The campaign is raising awareness of the everyday dangers of being near water. 44% one of people who drowned in 2014 had no inten...

Chubb was recognised to develop apprentice training and new in-house training framework for established engineers Chubb Fire & Security has been recognised by two high-profile institutions for its commitment to developing apprentice training and for its new in-house training framework for established engineers. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Department...

The partnership with iHasco enhances the training provided, whilst securing the future of health and safety at CIA CIA Fire & Security Ltd (CIA), a leading security service provider, has announced that it will be partnering with iHasco, a market-leading provider of online health and safety training solutions. With the use of iHasco’s services the partnership will provide office staff and engineers with high quality interactive health and safety training. Secure fut...

As part of Fire Kills campaign, NYFRS is asking parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for kids to learn this summer  With the summer holidays in full swing, many children across North Yorkshire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob. So as part of the Fire Kills campaign, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Se...

The 4th annual international conference and exhibition will be held on 13th to 14th July 2015 at The Harte & Garter, UK The Indian Urban Sector is on the threshold of transformational change with the Government of India’s commitment to improve the quality of urban life and provide clean and sustainable environment by efficiently utilising available assets, resources and infrastructure. In order to achieve these objectives, the Indian government has already launched...

G.F. Fire Solutions is an approved independent fire risk assessor with the Institution of Fire Engineers Following the recent spate of high profile fires, G.F. Fire Solutions Ltd, is asking small and medium-sized businesses in London and the south east to check that their business complies with Fire Safety legislation. Many companies are not aware of the risks to the business, whether or not a fire takes place. Those companies which have not carried out a fire risk assessment...

The event will be organised around 3 days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, trade exhibition and more ASIS International, the global organisation for security professionals, has announced that it will hold its 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition on 6-8 April 2016 in London. ASIS Europe 2016 - A unique business security summit The ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (or ASIS Europe 2016) is a unique business security summit that is expe...

Navistar offers hands-on and web-based courses, focusing on the success of dealer and customer technicians Navistar announced recently that its Dealer Education team has received certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the company’s dealer training programs. “We are pleased to announce the re-accreditation of Navistar as a Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) training provider,” said Dave Milne, presiden...

The event was the perfect occasion for users to share experiences and learn about new aspects of RescueSim The RescueSim User Conference 2014 saw a successful gathering of industry, defence and emergency response professionals from around the globe engaging in animated group discussions, interactive workshops and best practice presentations during a packed day programme.  Organised by VSTEP and hosted by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) at their headquarters an...

INTERSCHUTZ 2015 generally attracts around 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Minister of the Interior, praised the commitment of the many volunteers working with Germany’s technical civil defense organisation, the voluntary fire service and other relief organisations. According to de Maizière, who is also serving as the patron of INTERSCHUTZ 2015 in Hannover, approx. 1.7 million volunteers form the backbone of Germany&...

The three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time World's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Organis...

RescueSim is an incident command simulator for emergency responders and fire and rescue services The UK awarding body LASER has certified the RescueSim Virtual Incident Command training delivered by Peter Stanley Training. The RescueSim training is valued as two units at Level 2 in the UK Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF). Peter Stanley Training is an accredited training provider to over 36 Fire and Rescue Services in the UK and UK airport rescue firefighting services...

The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP To train, develop and assess their personnel against national standards of operational, tactical and strategic incident command, the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has signed a long-term deal to use RescueSim incident management simulators at their training academy at Exeter Airport. The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP. The addition of RescueSi...

FLACS-Fire combines optimal usability with an unparalleled ability to generate detailed models of jet and pool fires GexCon, a world leader in sophisticated and user-friendly dispersion, explosion and fire modelling software, today announces the release of a landmark software package, FLACS-Fire. Tailor-made for the oil and gas, processing, and industrial segments, FLACS-Fire combines optimal usability with an unparalleled ability to generate detailed models of jet and pool...

NYFRS has also asked people to follow the Fire Kills campaign’s top tips to ensure the outdoor adventure is a safe and enjoyable one As part of the Fire Kills campaign, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to stay safe this summer as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the great outdoors, whether camping, cooking or exploring. “A long hot summer is what we hope for,” said Group Manager Peter Hudson. “However like many change...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s consultation will run until 5th September 2014 At its meeting on the 25th June 2014, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed two proposals for consultation, which will form the Service’s Integrated Risk Management Action Plan for 2014/15. The consultation will run until 5th September 2014, and there are separate feedback surveys for the two proposals. Proposal One- Changes to Our Response to Automatic Fire Alarms...

VdS Fire Safety Cologne combines four VdS conferences, a science forum and fair for fire protection in the Rhineland Ever since fire protection systems were established in Europe, VdS has been ensuring their reliability. On its conferences, the institute imparts its experiences on saving lives and entire sites gained in far more than 100 years to international experts. On the occasion of the VdS Fire Safety Cologne, four of the most important VdS conferences, including the int...

During their visit the VIPs toured the control room and visited the emergency vehicle workshops Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff had an elevated view in an Aerial Ladder Platform as part of a tour of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The two dignitaries were visiting Shrewsbury fire HQ which re-opened two years ago after a major renovation to overhaul the existing 1970's dilapidated buildings. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Johnson said: "This has been a go...

Station Manager Neil Groves with 12 women who attended the firefighter "taster" session Women who want to be firefighters turned out for a "taster" session at a Shropshire fire station. More than a dozen women learned how they could join the county's 300 plus "on call" fully trained firefighters who deal with around the clock emergencies. More "on call" fire crew, who live or work within five minutes of 22 county fire stations, are needed to turn out for a set number of hou...

The integration allows emergency services in the UK to train in a virtual incident environment VectorCommand, the UK leader in operational command support software for the emergency services and the oil and gas industry, and VSTEP, developer of advanced emergency response training simulators, recently announced an exclusive partnership to integrate their products and offer enhanced emergency response training. VSTEP and VectorCommand have signed an exclusive co-operation ag...