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Based on the Concept Fire Truck (CFT) concept study, Rosenbauer developed the RT (Revolutionary Technology) series, the fire fighting vehicle for the future. The first prototype was presented in June 2020. Now it was time to intensively test the first vehicles (five in total) from the Rosenbauer plant in Leonding. The term ‘Erlkönig’ generally refers to prototype vehicles, which are supposed to conceal the final contours for the viewer with misshapen stickers on the outer shell...

FireVu are pleased to announce the release of the latest upgrade to the FireVu flame detection algorithm available now with the FireVu 500, our premier video fire detector. The FireVu 500 uses intelligent flame and smoke algorithms to analyse the camera image in order to quickly and reliably detect fire. This latest update has increased both the robustness of the algorithm and the detection range. The detector will react to the presence of even a small fire in the specified field of view in und...

Tickets are now on sale for ADAPT 2020, a three-day virtual summit presented by Emergency Reporting (ER), the globally renowned company in secure, cloud-based reporting and records management software (RMS) for Fire and EMS agencies. The virtual event will take place from November 17 to November 19, 2020 and will be sponsored by Microsoft. Ticket prices start at just US$ 99.00 per attendee, with group pricing available to make it easier for departments to send more of their personnel. ADAPT 20...

The letters ‘FR’ have many meanings, including flame resistant, flame retardant, fire resistant and fire retardant, but is there a difference? And which FR is the right FR for a particular firefighters and rescue team? The truth is, these terms are used interchangeably and there is no clear standard or definition that backs up any of these phrases. What matters when looking to choose the right FR protection for the team is understanding and specifying garments that meet the right FR...

From the structural situation to the hazards to possible reactions for care management and staff: the Joint Committee on Fire Prevention Education and Fire Safety Education of the German Fire Brigades Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has worked up the topic of 'Behavior in case of fire in care facilities' with a technical recommendation. "Offered is an easy-to-read guide that provides the necessary background information to be able to make...

New COVID-19 restrictions have been introduced by the Government, announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.  While this does not directly affect fire safety work, BAFE would fully support the advice that the stronger requirements for face coverings should be implemented consistently within the fire safety industry. This is especially important with technicians working on-site at care facilities and other buildings where vulnerable people may be exposed to the virus. Controlling COVID-19...

“Frequentis’ ASGARD product line, which is specifically designed for use in fire brigade and industrial control centers in Germany, is a flexible and highly reliable software solution for safety-critical control centers. ASGARD therefore reinforces our strong position in the German public safety market,” says Frequentis’ CEO Norbert Haslacher. Frequentis has secured this contract under an EU-wide tender to harmonize the systems used by the Bochum and Herne fire brigade c...

Motorola Solutions has announced the launch of the APX NEXT XE, its next-generation Project 25 (P25) radio with broadband capabilities, specifically built for firefighters. APX NEXT XE The APX NEXT XE combines mission-critical voice communications with data applications that bring together radio voice control, messaging, mapping, and vital new collaboration applications that can help improve situational awareness of those in the field. APX NEXT XE, and its predecessor, APX NEXT for law enforc...

Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored Fire Prevention Week (FPW). FPW was proclaimed a national observance in 1925, making it the longest-running public health observance in the United States. Fire Prevention Week is recognized every year on the week of October 9th to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The Great Chicago Fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. This year, Fire Prevention Week (...

The Rosenbauer robot, specially developed for fire brigades and blue light organizations, is ready for use. The RTE ROBOT (Rosenbauer Technical Equipment) is the answer to many changes and new requirements in the fire service. First and foremost, it is digitalization that will find its way into everyday fire services even more in the future, in order to further improve safety and health protection for the emergency services and to support them in delicate, difficult or particularly strenuous ta...

Kochek Company, LLC has announced that new, custom Scotty pistol grip ball valves are replacing its former offerings.  The new Kochek ball valves in 1.0” and 1.5" sizes are now sourced directly from Scotty Firefighter to ensure durability and top-quality performance. To further meet the rigorous demands of the field, Kochek re-engineered the Scotty models to include a lightweight aluminum full-time 360º female swivel on all models and aluminum male threads on most models, exclud...

Wildfire season in 2019 was catastrophic for many parts of the western U.S., particularly California. And 2020 isn’t shaping up to be much better, given the effects of climate change on weather patterns and the continuing coronavirus pandemic. The number of wildfires in the western United States continues to increase daily. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported 87 large fires were burning across the country. Today that number has increased to 96. These fires have scor...

MSA Safety Incorporated, the global pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer will present at William Blair’s “What’s Next for Industrials?” Virtual Conference on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. ET. To access the presentation in real-time, please reach out to any William Blair representative...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) announces that it will be recruiting for whole time firefighters to join fire stations across the county from January 2021. Applications will open on Monday 4 January 2021, at 8am, and will close two weeks later on Sunday 17 January at 11.59pm. To give people the opportunity to find out more about the role and the recruitment process, a range of information workshops and ‘Have a Go’ days will be held over the next few months. Busting m...

PACCAR is excited to collaborate with Faith Technologies and Schneider Electric to provide charging infrastructure solutions for customers who purchase battery-electric Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the United States and Canada. Kenworth and Peterbilt have recently begun taking customer orders for production model Kenworth K270E and the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery-electric trucks, with additional production models to be introduced in the coming months. PACCAR’s extensive zero-emissio...

Dräger has launched a range of solutions for cleaning breathing apparatus, respiratory masks and PPE equipment that reduce the risk of carcinogen contamination within emergency teams as part of its Health for the Firefighter campaign. Dräger have worked in partnership with Harstra instruments, a Dutch manufacturer of cleaning and drying equipment. The launch follows a study undertaken by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) which demonstrated a self-contai...

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company has announced sending their Engine 111 (E811) pumper engine to Patriot Fire for rehab modifications work. Engine 111 is a Pierce Arrow XT engine with a 1,500 GPM Hale 2-stage pump and 500 gal booster tank. The Engine 111 (E811) was built and delivered in 2010, and has served the company well, since then. Engine 111 will be returning in a couple of months with a pull-out 400’ tray, new drafting hard sleeves, new interior hooks, and integrated A/C, among o...

MABAS is an organization that jumps into action in the event of a major incident where the local fire department would be unable to cope on its own. The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System coordinates the response to large fires, train accidents, hazardous material incidents, airplane crashes, earthquakes, and other emergencies with large numbers of causalities, providing intelligent and effective standardized rescue methods. It can mobilize 38,000 of the 40,000 firefighters in Illinois, and also assis...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (WYFRS) have given the go ahead to relocate the fire station in Hightown Road, in Cleckheaton, to WYFRS Headquarters in Birkenshaw, United Kingdom. The decision was made at the Full Authority meeting held on September 18, 2020 and will see an investment of £1.3 million to build a new facility, which will be closer to the more high risk areas, where fires and other emergencies tend to occur often. New Fire station The new station will also provide...

Members of Company 11 attended the Annual Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association meeting. Company 11 received the Firemen’s Training Robert ‘Bruce’ Criswell Single Station Memorial Trophy for completing 6,194 hours of training throughout the year. Additionally, Company 11 received two awards in recognition of the crew’s efforts at the house fire in the 6400 Block of Inlet St. Met with heavy fire on arrival, E811B’s crew stretched a han...

Dräger has launched a range of solutions for cleaning breathing apparatus, respiratory masks and PPE equipment that reduce the risk of carcinogen contamination within emergency teams as part of its Health for the Firefighter campaign. Dräger have worked in partnership with Harstra instruments, a Dutch manufacturer of cleaning and drying equipment. The launch follows a study undertaken by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) which demonstrated a self-contai...

Nicki Vaca has been promoted to the position of Business Optimization Manager for HURST Jaws of Life, a unit of IDEX Fire & Safety, drawing on her two decades of experience and senior leadership roles with the industry’s major global manufacturer of rescue tools. Most recently, she held the position of Manager of Operations at HURST Jaws of Life’s Shelby, North Carolina headquarters. Nicki Vaca has also held key roles in operations, IT, facilities and planning, and customer care...

Johnson Controls, the global renowned solutions provider for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced an enhanced listing for its LFP Antifreeze. The industry’s first UL listed antifreeze is now listed for system volumes of up to 500 gallons. LFP Antifreeze LFP Antifreeze complements the full line of Tyco fire suppression products. Those offerings, along with other Johnson Controls products and solutions, help make buildings more safe, secure and sustainable. “With over 150...

Boyne Capital Partners, LLC ("Boyne") is pleased to announce that Rapid Fire Protection Group, Inc. ("RFPG"), a Boyne portfolio company, acquires Brick Wall Fire Sprinkler, LLC ("Brick Wall"), a provider of fire protection solutions to customers throughout the Central Colorado market. Founded in 1988 by Roger Wallace and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Brick Wall provides design, installation, and ongoing service of fire suppression systems for large-scale facilities across a wide range of e...

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) appoints Vikrant Patil as Regional Director for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in order to help drive further growth in this key market. Fire detection equipment manufacturer, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), has set its sights on further growth in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka with the appointment of Vikrant Patil as Regional Director to help deliver the company’s ambitious growth plans for this key market. Long-term commercial partnerships In this newly cre...

Global Fire Group, which includes Global Fire Equipment (GFE), a global manufacturer of fire detection equipment, and Createch, specialists in emergency lighting equipment, have announced the appointment of Paul Pope as Group Business Development Director Worldwide. Paul will be responsible for overseeing the group’s international growth strategy, marketing and product management. International growth strategy Founded in Denmark in 1994 by João Paulo Ajami, Global Fire already ha...

In the COVID-19 era, where digital tools and virtual platforms have become more important than ever before, global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that they will host free, online safety seminars from September 14 to September 18, 2020. Free, online safety seminars The sessions are being conducted by MSA Safety to support National Safety Stand-Down week, an annual week-long event, organized by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), t...

Rosenbauer opened a new production plant at Karlsruhe's Rheinhafen in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Karlsruhe, high-ranking representatives of the Baden-Württemberg fire brigades as well as partners and guests. It is the first robot-supported production of ladder sets for turntable ladder vehicles worldwide. The almost complete digitization of production has created a factory of the future that not only brings advantages in terms of productivity, process reliability, component precisio...

The L27A-XS 3.0 is the latest product in the successful Rosenbauer XS series and, with a working height of exactly 27.6 m, rounds off the range of articulated turntable ladders from Karlsruhe. The abbreviation XS (for ‘extra small’) refers to the special construction of these turntable ladders with a tiltable cage arm and an inwardly offset swivel joint, which means that they can be used to their full extent even in very tight spaces. In addition, generation 3.0 of XS technology sta...

A reminder to Schools that fire safety provisions and systems should be reviewed and maintained on a regular basis. IFSEC Global has reported that “according to new research from insurer, Zurich Municipal, schools in England are “nearly twice as likely” to suffer from a fire as other types of commercial buildings.” Life safety systems The data, from 28,800 schools in England alone, noted reasons including poor fire detection and the regular presence of cooking equipmen...