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CIC has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of King’s Speech. The recommendations are contained in a new publication, ‘Building A Safer, Healthier and More Sustainable Future for All’, which outlines some of the actions the new Government can take to empower the country’s economic growth, as well as enhance the nation’s health and wellbeing by ensuring a better-built environment for everyone. well-thought-out plan The Governme...

Asia Pacific Fire is proud to announce that they’ve partnered with Disasters Expo USA, one of the world’s renowned business events for professionals in the disaster management space, encompassing elements of the emergency services and more. This year’s California show is taking place on September 5th & 6th, so this is the alert to let them know to save the date. They’re so thrilled to participate in this event, knowing that it’s set to be an invaluable melting...

15th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia: Europe Edition recently concluded on the 4th and 5th of July in Palau de Congressos, Palma de Mallorca – Spain. Aptly themed: Connecting beyond boundaries, this edition brought over 350 decision-makers together representing top projects in Saudi Arabia and a global pool of some of the most sought-after solutions. Expert insights The summit began on a very high note with the legendary, Sir Peter Cook, Director – Cook Belacevic Haffn...

The role of the roof in modern building design has expanded significantly in recent years. ROCKWOOL® has published a whitepaper aimed at helping specifiers and roof contractors to consider and plan for possible fire risks arising from flat roofs being used as multifunctional spaces for a variety of social and practical applications, highlighting, for example, the increasing number of solar energy installations. The Flat Roofs The Flat Roofs: The functional fifth façade paper explor...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification."  Extensive industry experience Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate...

XyloPlan has officially brought its wildfire risk start-up company to market, powered by a grant from the renowned Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. data-driven decision-making With a mission to use data-driven decision-making in wildfire risk management, XyloPlan introduces its Fire Pathways™ modeling technology, designed to support fire-adapted communities by assessing and mitigating risk from potentially destructive wildfires. By quantifying and decreasing risk, XyloPlan also works...

Orsett Fire Station has re-opened its doors after renovations and improvement work. On Friday 12 July, colleagues across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service joined firefighters from Orsett for a small station re-opening ceremony. Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive Rick Hylton and Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner gave speeches and thanked everyone involved in the project, particularly Orsett's crews who have been relocated at Grays Fire Station. renovation and improv...

A fire hydrant is an essential element of urban and rural firefighting infrastructure. It is a connection point where firefighters can quickly access a local water supply to combat fires. Fire hydrants are typically installed on streets, pavements, and occasionally within buildings. They provide immediate access to water, helping firefighters control and extinguish fires efficiently. The presence of a fire hydrant can significantly impact the effectiveness of firefighting efforts. Therefore, ma...

Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travelers. Experts predict that wildfires' frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free 'Wildfire Informer' provides a comprehensive overview of the global wildfire situation, categorized by the economic regions of EMEA, AMER, and APAC. mapping fires Safeture, a platform for professional people risk management, has published the report in collaboration with Ri...

Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression is a solution for energy storage systems (ESS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications. What is a lithium battery? A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging. Providing ongoing protection The deep-seated nature of battery fires creates extinguishing challenges for all extinguisher t...

AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...

Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ commands a favorable market response. Customers throughout the Americas continue to look to Darley for their initial attack vehicles. Darley’s recently released CV515 Tactical Pumper™ is in a league of its own. The vehicle is built on either the CV or the Ford F550 chassis and provides users with a 1500 GPM NFPA-rated pump, a compressed air foam system, and up to 400 gallons of onboard water storage. Rural fire departm...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (CNA) in Little Rock, Arkansas, has taken delivery of three new Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 4x4 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. The upgrade was completed in April 2024 and marks a full fleet replacement of all Oshkosh Airport Products frontline ARFF vehicles. The new additions include two Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicles equipped with roof turrets and one Striker...

When it comes to fire protection and life safety, few tools are more essential than the portable fire extinguisher. These are so commonplace users might not even notice them in their business, when out shopping, or even at their own home. However, this wasn’t always the case – and extinguishers as they know them today are actually a fairly modern invention. The first fire extinguisher was patented in England in 1723 by a chemist named Ambrose Godfrey. This rudimentary extinguisher h...

MSA Safety, Inc., a pioneer in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, has partnered with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to supply its agencies with the MSA M1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The partnership sees MSA Safety equip the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force with the state-of-the-art M1 SCBA. All three of the ADF services will be using the M1 SCBA by the end of 2025, helping to pro...

TFS takes immense pride in fostering a culture of growth and constant improvement, which is why they are thrilled to announce that Health Safety & Compliance Manager, Donna-Marie, completed the IOSH Managing Safety training course. high safety standards This certification, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), is a testament to Donna-Marie’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety within organization. Her achievement not only...

Two on-call firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station have been awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their exemplary actions after they saved a man's life. Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer Rick Hylton presented Crew Manager Glenn Lambard and Firefighter Woody Whymark with their awards at Tiptree Fire Station on Monday 8 July, with crew members and family members celebrating their achievements. First aid help In the summer of 2023, Woody was a passenger in his friend’s car...

Construction sites are always active places, and fire danger is a constant reality. The mix of materials that can burn easily, electrical devices, and ongoing work activities make construction sites a perfect environment for possible fire dangers. This article looks at important areas to consider in terms of safety from fires on construction sites. It gives advice that is more than just general tips. If they take care of these important parts, they can greatly decrease the danger of fire incid...

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce recently honored Gilbert Fire and Rescue Chief - Rob Duggan at their 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon. The event celebrates the accomplishments of community leaders and volunteers. Finalists and award recipients are nominated by members of the local business community. Chief Duggan received the 2024 Gilbert Leadership Alumni Award for representing the highest level of dedication to the program’s values and to the community. The Gilbert Leadership Steering Commit...

Seagrave is excited to announce that effective this date, New Jersey will now be represented by two existing Seagrave dealers for Sales, Service and Parts in addition to their factory service facility in East Brunswick. Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC is located in Putnam County, New York, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC (HVFE) is a company that offers a variety of services to help users enhance the purchase, construction, and delivery of the new emergency vehicle. Providing sales and main...

A popular Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has hung up his helmet after 45 years of dedicated service to the community. Salamander Bay Captain, Malcolm Smith's four-and-a-half decades of service was formally recognised at a weekend retirement function at the Nelson Bay Golf Club, attended by firefighting colleagues from across the state. The venue was a familiar one for Malcolm. In 2015, he and his crew worked through the night to tackle a huge fire that ultimately devastated the buildi...

Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. To help prevent firefighter dehydration and heat-related injuries, especially during long incidents and wildfire response, DripDrop Hydration, PBC, has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fifth year to donate 200,000 sticks of electrolyte drink mix to volunteer fire departments. DripDrop DripDro...

Three industry heavyweights have joined the senior team at Miller Knight, one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the East Midlands.  Previously long-serving Senior Directors at Derbyshire-headquartered G F Tomlinson, Chris Flint, Andrew Foster, and Jamie Braybrook, have moved across to Miller Knight to add significant strength and expertise to its structure. The trio will boost Miller Knight’s market share with ambitious plans to sustainably expand its service offerin...

Angus Fire has launched a campaign to support businesses looking to make the transition to fluorine-free foams. It has created a simple three-step process to help facilities respond to new legislation and regulations surrounding the use of fluorinated chemicals. F3 Transition seminar Working with a global client base and distributor network, Angus Fire recently hosted an F3 Transition seminar to support the fire sector as it goes through this period of significant change. Nick Bark...

A Suffolk fire station is to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a family fun day and a fundraising ball in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. Classic fire vehicles, demonstrations, a miniature railway, and face painting will be among the attractions at Clare Castle Country Park to mark the opening of the town’s fire station in 1954. Clare Fireball The fun day will be followed in the evening with the Clare Fireball at Clare Town Hall, which will feature live music and a fire fancy dress...

The first shipment of five-thousand new smoke alarms has arrived at Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) headquarters, ready for installation in homes across the state this winter. FRNSW is encouraging residents to ensure their homes are fitted with working smoke alarms to protect themselves and their loved ones from fire. In just over a month, five people have been killed in residential fires in New South Wales. Importance of smoke alarms The new batch of alarms will be distributed to FRNSW stat...

A versatile, modern fire truck, stationed at Merimbula on the state’s far South Coast, has received the “thumbs up” from local firefighters. Regarded as a “Jack-of-all-trades” appliance, the Mercedes Atego Class 1 tanker is valued at $660,000 and arrived in station last month. The tanker boasts a ‘pump and roll’ feature which allows it to extinguish fires whilst on the move and it provides the latest ‘HALO’ cabin protection system which spr...

There’s a chance users will have come across these at least once in their life, at the bakery, butchery, or perhaps local supermarket, but never given it much thought until now. PVC curtains are versatile and durable, typically used to separate different areas. These can be used anywhere users see fit. Let’s look at the top 7 benefits of using PVC Strip Curtains: Energy Efficiency and Temperature Control These curtains work as a barrier to help maintain a consistent, desired...

Advanced, a pioneer in fire safety solutions is proud to announce that it has been named ‘Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘ESG Company of the Year (Turnover over £10M)’ at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards (FSM Awards). These awards underscore Advanced’s unwavering commitment to fire safety innovation and sustainable business practices. AdvancedLive The judges commended Advanced for its “ground-breaking platform [AdvancedLive] and...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the community to be extra vigilant following a fatal house fire at St Huberts Island on the Central Coast this morning. Six fire trucks and more than 30 firefighters, as well as one NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) truck, responded to reports of a blaze in Mercator Parade around 5.40 am. FRNSW crew responds to St Huberts Island fire Upon arrival, firefighters found the property well alight and quickly got to work Upon arrival, firefighters found the property...