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Rosenbauer America announces the launch of its new Custom Industrial Foam Pumper, a state-of-the-art fire apparatus specifically designed to tackle the unique and demanding challenges of industrial firefighting. Developed with insights gained through close collaboration with customers, this vehicle integrates Rosenbauer's exclusive technologies to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and ease of use in high-stakes environments. Fuel loads and extreme heat Industrial fires, often occ...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is taking to the streets of Warren to recruit the next generation of on-call firefighters.   The small rural town, which is home to around 1,300 people, is facing a firefighter shortage and needs to fill multiple paid on-call firefighter roles. Hosting an information session Throughout March, firefighters will be available to answer questions about building a rewarding career at FRNSW: Saturday 22 March, 10am: The crew will be at the finish line of the Wa...

When it comes to sustainability reporting, the so-called Scope 1, 2 and 3 definitions are slowly becoming the global standard by which companies account for their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. In brief; Scope 1 emissions cover the Green House Gas emissions that are owned or controlled by a company. For example, emissions coming from owned vehicles and boilers are included in this Scope. Scope 2 emissions account for the indirect emissions originated from the purchased electricit...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a significant fire at a recreational club in Nambucca Heads, on the state's mid-north coast. Just before 6 AM today, crews responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an alarm activating, with fire and smoke inside the building on Sports Street. On arrival, firefighters were met with intense fire activity and got to work to control the blaze. Around 40 firefighters and nine fire trucks, including an aerial ladder platform, are on sc...

Fire crews are working to confirm the cause of a dramatic garbage truck fire last night on the M7 Motorway at Horsley Park, in Sydney's south-west. The recycling compactor truck was travelling along the motorway, carrying a load of cardboard, just after 6.15 pm when it caught alight. The blaze spread quickly in a westerly direction, igniting adjacent grassland. Driven by swirling winds, flames jumped an M7 on-ramp and across The Horsley Drive. Fire Rescue Operation By FRNSW An FRNSW Rescue c...

A million-dollar upgrade is underway at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the state’s South Coast, as part of a major investment in bushfire preparedness. Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib, Member for the South Coast Liza Butler, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations Cheryl Steer have visited Ulladulla Fire Station to review the final stages of the work today. The $1.2 million improvements include a larger dual-engine bay to house tw...

Regularly assessing the condition of lifeboats and related equipment is crucial to ensuring safety at sea. A new iPad-based inspection and reporting solution from VIKING will enhance the accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of servicing documentation. Standard industry practice for lifeboat servicing relies on inspection reports that are compiled after the inspection has taken place. Aside from the wait customers can experience for relevant documentation to arrive, post-event reporting pos...

Just after 2.45 pm this afternoon, firefighters arrived at the two-level home in Aberdeen Road to find a large section of the second-storey well alight. Firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish and contain the blaze. Around 25 firefighters and six fire trucks, including an aerial ladder platform, were called to the incident, and crews are expected to remain in attendance for some time. Quick Response By FRNSW Crew It is believed that the fire started in the kitchen on the second le...

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep the crew working on offshore assets in a safe and protected manner. Their enclosed lifeboats are used to enhance safety in oil and gas operations and wind farms all over the world, and they are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING's production facilities to guarantee product quality. VIKING Norsafe lifeboats VIKING Norsafe lifeboats offer outstanding safety and performance in demanding conditions VIKING Norsafe...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued three people and a dog, trapped by a second story unit fire at Merrylands West, in Sydney. Just after 9.45 am, more than 40 firefighters and ten fire trucks, including an aerial ladder appliance, responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire on the second floor of a residential building in Arcadia Street, amid reports of people trapped. Working smoke alarm alerts to flames A working smoke alarm alerted a woman inside the unit to the fla...

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep crew and passengers safe and protected. Their enclosed lifeboats are used on commercial vessels worldwide, and they are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING’s production facilities to guarantee product quality. VIKING Norsafe lifeboats VIKING Norsafe lifeboats offer outstanding safety and performance in demanding conditions. Even if damaged or fully flooded, the lifeboats are self-righting and virtually uns...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of two Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of Chile. The new vehicles will enhance emergency response capabilities at the Chacalluta de Arica Airport and Araucanía de Temuco Airport, maintaining the customer’s full Oshkosh ARFF fleet at both locations. reliability, trust, and security &...

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of maritime operators in the commercial shipping, cruise and ferry, defense and professional sector. The design and construction of these boats showcase all of VIKING Norsafe’s ability and experience. The company’s rescue boats and fast rescue boats provide excellent maneuverability with low maintenance standby and operation providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea. VIKING Norsafe rescue boat...

Rosenbauer America and the Dallas Fire Rescue Department have entered into an innovative partnership aimed at the joint further development of the PANTHER 6x6 electric through to series production. The pre-series vehicle will be delivered in mid-2025 and will operate at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), making it the first airport to receive a PANTHER 6x6 electric.  6-month test phase The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department plays an important role as a cooperation partner. During the approximat...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely evacuated 15 people after a fire broke out in a unit complex in Villawood in Sydney’s west early this morning. Firefighters were called to the property in Alcoomie Street just before 2.00 am. On arrival, crews were confronted with intense flames engulfing a second-level unit, which had spread to the roof and was venting high into the air. Aerial ladder platform truck deployed It took firefighters two hours to bring the blaze under control. An aerial la...

On 21.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 20 to the fire department of Patriching. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

On 20.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 20 to the fire department of Fredelsloh. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

On 20.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 10 to the fire department of Schmitten. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

A lithium-ion battery left on charge is believed to be the cause of a unit fire in Camperdown overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) initially responded to an automatic fire alarm in a multi-storey unit complex on the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Lyons Road around 2.40 am. The first arriving crews reported large volumes of thick black smoke coming from the building. Ten trucks and approximately 40 firefighters quickly got to work, attacking the fire on the second level of the complex. Al...

Three people have been saved from a fire that has destroyed a home at Abardare in Cessnock. The blaze broke out just after 9.00 am on Friday morning in the large single-story residence on Greta Street. More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 10 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to the home on fire. Upon arrival, FRNSW crews found the house fully engulfed with fire, with large volumes of smoke issuing from the property. Containing The Fire Firefighter...

Euralarm has started a new project that aims to establish a comprehensive European database focused on the registration of Li-ion batteries, solar panels, EVs, and energy storage in buildings. Stakeholders wanting to contribute to the new initiative are invited to contact Euralarm.  This database will serve as a central resource for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating fire critical data, aiding the development of best practices, and regulatory developments, and being a source of early...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an extensive building fire early this morning at Ballina, on the state’s North Coast. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received about the blaze which broke out just after 3.30 am on River Street. More than 25 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to the incident in the two-storey premises. Firefighters extinguish the blaze Firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish the blaze and protect neighboring properties Upon arriva...

Four teams from the Central West are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, “booster valve”,...

Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, &ldquo...

An all-female firefighting team from Culcairn and Albury North is set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”,...

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Southern Highlands is set to compete at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region this week. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, “booste...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in Sydney’s inner south. The Scania P320 Class 3 is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equipped seating for five firefighters. It features a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), which allows the truck to significantly reduce water usage, allowing a more efficient dispersal of foam and water and reducing run-off when ex...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of a C-40X-2 mobile command vehicle to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. The vehicle was featured at the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Conference in Oklahoma, showcasing its state-of-the-art options and upgrades, making it an essential asset for the Sheriff's Office. New mobile command vehicle Sold through Frontline Communications dealer...

Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year's wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. That lack of planning hindered efforts to evacuate the historic town of Lahaina before it burned, the report said. unprecedented warning A forecaster with the National Weather Service emailed fire m...

Shawston, a market-renowned distributor of fire sprinkler products, is supporting its environmental and social objectives with the roll-out of Podfather logistics software. next-day delivery The only multi-depot supplier to the Mechanical Services, Fire Sprinklers, and Dry and Wet Riser markets, Shawston offers next-day delivery, across the UK.  By delivering 1 million items a year, Shawston has already achieved significant increases in operational efficiency, boosted its customer servic...