Valves news

View of City Thameslink train station which is now equipped with iVENCS 3D control and supervisory platform  iVENCS is aimed at mission-critical facilities that require lifelike representation of events within an integrated control environment across many disciplines and sub systems. ASL Safety & Security has delivered its iVENCS 3D control and supervisory platform at City Thameslink train station in London as part of the Thameslink programme. iVENCS is a sensor and...

SSI 2010, Indonesia highlighted the latest safety and security equipments  Dynamic showcase of state-of-the-art security technological products and fire engines demonstration at the designated display area made the exhibition quite engaging. The inaugural Safety & Security Indonesia (SSI) 2010 was successfully staged at Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia on 8 -10 December 2010. Showcasing the latest safety & security technology and equipment, SSI 2010 created...

'Put a Freeze on Winter fires' is a joint campaign of USFA an NFPA NFPA has partnered with the United States Fire Administration (USFA) to launch the "Put a Freeze on Winter Fires" campaign. It's that time of year again when the weather is cold and more families are engaged in indoor activities to stay warm. A recent report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that home heating fires continue to be a leading cause of home fires and fatalities. NFPA has...

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...

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...

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...

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...

UTC and Zener group together create a milestone in the world of fire safety and security The Middle East industry for fire safety and electronic security solutions is large and is  growing rapidly. UTC Fire & Security announced about the creation of a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Muneer Ahmad Al-Sheikh Mohammed Sharif Al Olama of Zener Group. The joint venture Zener Fire and Security LLC was recognized with a ribbon cutting ceremony atten...

The UL study reveals some of the most toxic gases and particulates harmful for the health of firefighters The study conducted multiple tests of three different types of fire scenarios, during which firefighters performed duties such as suppression and overhaul. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL) recently completed and published a 16-month study on the effects of smoke and gas exposure to firefighter health. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Fir...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

Eurotech has established a wide sales network in Middle East, Asia and Europe A new fire detection protocol is changing the shape of the fire industry with the launch of MESH from Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd. In a move that offers the best of both 'closed' and 'open' fire detection protocols, Making Every System Happen (MESH) has been developed by the new UK-based company to provide leading-edge, single-brand detection systems to fire and security installers worldwide. Under t...

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...

21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns and much more Code 3's 21TR Plus also includes 23 flash patterns, flashing takedowns and alleys. 21TR and 21TR Plus lightbars feature all new Torus LED Technology in a 2100 lightbar package. Torus technology lightheads provide superior directional and off-angle performance in the most advanced, yet economical LED lightbar on the market. The standard 21TR delivers all the features the 2100 has been known for and the 21TR Plus provids a...

Pierce Manufacturing has passed its ISO 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit Two types of auditing are required to become registered to the ISO standard: auditing by an external certification body, such as ABS QE, and audits by internal staff trained for this process. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company announced that it has successfully completed its ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit by ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE)...

The training sessions will provide safety measures of electric vehicles to the participants of the event The Electric Vehicle Safety Training 2010 will be including web-based training materials, an extrication video and shared resources for instructor-led safety presentations. Chevrolet and OnStar, in a joint effort with The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will visit Los Angeles this week to continue its series of electric vehicle safety training sessions taking...

 London firefighters will raise their voice against LFCDA to get their demands approved There would be a strike by FBU firefighters to protest against mass sackings and cuts which have made situations worse and stressful for firefighters. The Fire Brigades Union in London which is in dispute with their employer, the LFCDA, has announced that its members will strike from 1000 - 1800 hrs on Saturday (23 October) and again on Monday (1 November). BAFSA members may wish to...

Thirty-two Pierce wildland trucks have been purchased by Bureau of Land Management through NFEP The Pierce wildland all-wheel drive pumpers are built to BLM 667 and 667M specifications and are designed as initial attack engines. Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it has sold 32 Pierce wildland firefighting trucks to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through its National Fire Equipment Program (NFEP). An initial fleet of 19 pumpers will be d...

There would be a 25 per cent cut in jobs from fire and rescue services according to the government plans FBU will oppose these draconian attacks on an essential frontline service and robustly defend the key role firefighters play in keeping communities safe. The Fire Brigade Union warned that ten thousand fire service jobs are under threat from government plans to slash 25 per cent from fire and rescue service budgets over the next four years. Responding to the Comprehensive...

Prescribed fires are a good way to deal with wildfires and ecological imbalance Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have long been supporters of organizations and programs that promote the preservation of our environment. Assurant Solutions and Assurant Specialty Property have joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to provide land managers with a new tool to help them determine when and how to use prescribed fire to maintain healthy habitats and ecosystems....

Chancellor George Osborne announced cuts in fire and rescue service spending London Fire Brigade is already demonstrating how to deliver a value for money service without compromising public safety. The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, which runs the London Fire Brigade, is spearheading changes designed to ensure that the UK's fire and rescue service is fit for the 21st century. As part of his comprehensive spending review, Chancellor George Osborne announced tha...

New fire dispatch line is announced by Priority Dispatch Corp. National Academies of Emergency Dispatch member across the world submitted their proposals for change and many of these changes represent significant improvements. Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) is pleased to announce a new version of its fire dispatching line of products, training, and services. This version update includes the gold standard ProQA® dispatching software, cardset, and support products. All of t...