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Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announces details regarding a peat fire that has been burning since May 28 in the waterfront areas of Bay Point and Pittsburg. The original fire began in the early afternoon of May 28 in a homeless encampment near Suisun and Solano Avenues in Bay Point that burned to approximately 200 acres. The homeless encampment was completely consumed by the fire. No injuries were reported. The May 28 fire occurred in a largely inaccessible area wit...

Chubb, the UK’s renowned provider of fire-safety and security solutions, is proud to partner with one of the world’s largest facility services providers, ISS, for a special careers event dedicated to supporting veterans, former service personnel, and their families, with finding new civilian careers. The JointForces@ISS careers event will take place on Tuesday, 19th July 2022, at Watchmoor Business Park in Camberley, United Kingdom (UK). Starting at 10 am and running until 2:30 pm,...

Building Safety and Fire Minister, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh has resigned from his position in the wake of Boris Johnson’s own resignation. During his tenure as Minister of State for Building Safety and Fire, Lord Greenhalgh was responsible for overseeing the building safety program, improving leasehold and freehold conditions for tenants, the Grenfell Tower recovery process, as well as the Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Regulatory system failures Lord Greenhalgh resigned...

The owner of the Main Top Hotel on Mersey Road in West Bank, Widnes, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 28 April, after pleading guilty to nine breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. William Scott Anthony Hanson, of Cooper Street, Widnes, was brought charges after being served a Prohibition Notice, following an inspection in June 2019, which Hanson did not comply with. Fire safety breach When Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) officers undertook the initial in...

MOCVD is a new vapor phase epitaxy growth technology developed based on vapor phase epitaxy (VPE). It uses organic compounds of III and II elements and hydrides of V and VI elements as crystal growth source materials, and conducts vapor phase epitaxy on the substrate by thermal decomposition reaction to grow various III-V main groups, II-VI subgroup compound semiconductors and thin-layer single-crystal materials of their multicomponent solid solutions. Abbreviation: Metal-organic Chemical Vapor...

With many hazardous activities comes the risk of fire. In the construction industry, the level of risk is much higher, considering the number of flammable materials on site. Fire safety in construction is crucial to maintaining a cautious working environment. A construction site fire not only puts workers at risk – but could also damage the site, put projects to a halt, and cost the company a lot of money. Due to the day-to-day dangers surrounding fire on a construction site, fire safety...

Sunny River Management, LLC (SRM), is pleased to announce that Shamus Hurley just recently joined its ranks as Chief Executive Officer of its Fire Safety and Protection, LLC (FSP) Portfolio Company. His immediate mandate will include instilling a new operating cadence in their existing platform and optimizing FSP’s business model to accelerate organic growth initiatives, all while simultaneously developing the workforce with new skills and capabilities. Shamus will also be leading FSP&rsq...

On the morning of 6th July 2022, units were dispatched to a two-alarm high-rise fire at the Kenwood Condominium in Glen Echo Fire Department’s first due. PE711 was first on the scene, and crews quickly knocked out the fire on the 12th floor.  resident rescue During their primary search, firefighters rescued one resident in the fire apartment. A711B transported patient priority two to Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for smoke inhalation.  Around 85 firefighters were dispatched...

At least one person has died and three others have been taken to hospital as a result of a fire and explosion at a block of flats on Redwood Grove, Bedford, just after 9 am on Monday 4 July. Of those affected, two people were seriously injured, and a firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after the fire. East of England Ambulance Service airlifted one person to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with leg injuries. cause of the explosion Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) made available details of the fire and EMS activity, much of it fireworks related, occurring across the District during the Independence Day holiday weekend. For the four-hour period from 9 p.m., 4th July 2022, to 1 a.m., 5th July 2022, the District dispatched crews to 38 fire incidents. This represents at least a 300 percent increase over other Mondays, which in June, averaged nine such fire dispatches per day. For the entire Independence...

DripDrop Hydration, an electrolyte powder company, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the pioneer association representing the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services, have teamed up for a third year to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. DripDrop is donating 400,000 servings of its oral rehydration solution (ORS) to volunteer fire departments across the U.S. so firefighters can stay hydrated as they battle wildfires and other strenuous response situations. Stre...

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are one of the most common types of gas fire extinguishers. These are designed to contain fires caused by burning organic materials like paper and wood. The CO2 can be used in both dry and wet powder form, but it is more effective when used in its liquid form. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is heavier than air. It can be found naturally in the atmosphere or it can be extracted from carbonated beverages such as soda pop or beer. CO2 fire extin...

The FPA’s expert surveyors have been conducting comprehensive, non-destructive fire compartmentation surveys and delivering detailed reports for several years.  It are delighted to announce that they have recently developed new technology to significantly improve the outputs for customers. New technology benefits Using a tablet device, FPA's software application enables their surveyors to upload building floor plans, which are used to describe the compartmentation strategy and iden...

A fire safety plan is essential to any business, whether a small shop or a large office building. Every single employee should know what to do in the event of a fire, from evacuation routes to where all the fire doors in the building are. For a business owner who needs help crafting their fire safety plan, read on for some helpful guidance. Fire Protection With A Safety Plan Fire can be devastating and can lead to loss of earnings, damage to property, injury, and even death. While damage and...

Following record numbers of engineers switching to Testifire and the launch of the Switch campaign at tradeshows across Europe, they’re pleased to announce a new webinar presenting Testifire and the rapid payback it offers those making the switch from traditional Solo test equipment. This new webinar will explore how Testifire delivers up to 40% faster testing and how, through the use of smoke capsules, can enable significant cost savings when compared to Solo smoke aerosols. Typical sav...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has retained its status as a Disability Confident Leader. Achieving Disability Leader status is an external validation of an organization’s ongoing commitment to promoting the recruitment, engagement and development of disabled people. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) first received the accreditation in October 2019 and this revalidation shows it is continuing to support employees, as well as helping other organizations to become inclusive employers....

AEI Cables has won further valuable support for its initiative highlighting the need for only using approved cabling in a range of critical applications of Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enable safe evacuation in the case of life safety. National fire safety Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Washington and Sunderland West, is supporting the initiati...

Whilst many people take the time and money to secure their home and garages, many people forget about the security of their sheds or outer buildings. Sheds often hold a large amount of garden tools and machinery and can therefore be an easy target for intruders should they want to steal something. The positioning of the shed or outer building should be away from view of a street or road. This makes it easy for intruders to get a good look at the building before even having to enter the premises...

How to act in the event of a fire is extremely important knowledge for employees. The actions of a person are likely to impact colleagues around them. Fire safety training is important to ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Not only should it be done for the safety of the workforce, but it is also the law. Here they are going to discuss what users need to know about basic fire safety training. What does the workforce need to know about fire safety? Preventing fires, fire escape ro...

Fire alarms are installed and work to save lives. These alarm systems work to detect early signs of fire and alerts occupants, allowing everyone in the building to evacuate the property and contact the emergency services. There is a wide variety of fire detection systems on the market, each can vary hugely in technology and what locations they are most suitable for. Here they are going to briefly go through how some fire alarm works which may help the users understand why some system are more s...

The Josh Cellars brand is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) again in 2022 to recognize and support volunteer firefighters by producing a Reserve Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon. This limited-edition NVFC-branded bottle of wine will be available for purchase from July 1 through September 30 in local retail stores across the U.S. For every bottle sold, Josh Cellars will donate one dollar to the NVFC (up to $120,000) for initiatives that support volunteer firefighters. volunteer...

FirePro’s master distributor in Egypt, Advanced Systems, participated in the HVAC-R ASHRAE Cairo Exhibition, which took place between 23rd and 25th May at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in Cairo. The HVAC-R ASHRAE Exhibition is the 6th International Exhibition & Conference for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Thermal Insulation, and Energy, and is Egypt’s only event dedicated to this industry. Hosting several seminars This year’s e...

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have been invited to take a team of boxers over to New York City to take part in the annual boxing fundraiser, ‘Thrilla in Camilla’, which supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation charity. The team, who are the only team in the UK to be selected, depart on July 6th. The show then takes place on Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, on the evening of July 8th. WYFRS firefighters will be taking on serving members of the Fire Department of N...

Angus Fire will be at the AFOA Annual Conference 2020, which is being held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), from Feb 11 to Feb 13, 2020. To find out about the latest developments in the Aviation industry and listen to Angus Fire’s executive - David Plant’s presentation on firefighting foam concentrates on Thursday, 13th February, 2020, make sure to attend the AFOA Annual Conference 2020.

At Interschutz 2022, the German specialist for cleaning and disinfection technology Meiko presented itself for a second time only - but as a convincing solution provider in the respiratory protective equipment workshop of fire departments and the industry. The new Meiko product portfolio for personal protective equipment (PPE) further expands the range for more safety in the respiratory protection workshop. Valid mechanical solution “We have deliberately continued to work on reducing th...

The long-awaited Interschutz 2022 exhibition is taking place in Hanover, Germany. Angus Fire will be displaying a range of innovative firefighting hoses, fluorine-free firefighting foams, and their brand-new Rebel attack hose. Angus Fire’s virtual 3D environment, SafeTown, will also be on display, allowing visitors to view their firefighting equipment in situ. Come visit in Hall 13 Stand F34.

Angus Fire is pleased to donate a wide range of much-needed Fire Fighting hoses, branch pipes, and other firefighting equipment to Fire Fighters in Ukraine, to help them protect buildings, and critical assets and help them to save lives.

There are many different fire extinguishers to choose from, depending on the type of fire users need to put out. In this article, they have created a fire extinguisher guide to know the different types of extinguishers and how to use them. Different fire classes will require specific fire extinguishers to help diminish the fire. Here are the main classes to consider. Class A fires - Class A fires happen most frequently, usually involving common combustible materials such as paper and wood, a...

At the world's largest trade fair for fire services and civil protection (Interschutz), Europe's LCV converter is presenting an exclusive ambulance unit concept. Under the code name Box Gruau, this concept brings together a multitude of innovations developed for emergency services around the world. Gruau is unveiling the world premiere of an ambulance unit concept car at their Interschutz exhibition stand in Hanover (20-25 June). The largest international exhibition dedicated to fire and rescue...

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) has posted 2 user notices that may impact certain respirators used by fire and emergency medical services providers. The NPPTL issued a May 2022 notice PDF for 3M Scott SCBA Air-Pak models manufactured between Nov. 1, 2019 and April 12, 2022. 3M Scott has received reports on the Air-Pak X3, Air-Pak X3 Pro and X3-21 Pro models referencing the primary and/or secon...