Electrical Fire Safety - News

GearGrid is excited to be attending and exhibiting at the Firehouse Expo 2018, taking place at the Music City Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. GearGrid will be exhibiting its products at booth #715, during the exhibit show times: October 18: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, October 19: 11:15 am - 5:00 pm and October 20: 11:15 am - 3:00 pm. GearCart on display at Firehouse Expo 2018 In 2018, GearGrid is excited to introduce their newest innovative solution for fire station storage, the GearCart In 20...

In December 2017 the busiest airport Atlanta suffered a weekend power outage brought about by a fire in an underground service tunnel. The fire occurred next to equipment for a back-up system, causing that also to fail. Over 1,400 flights were cancelled, and many passengers were stuck waiting on planes, disabled people had to be carried up and down stairs and inbound flights were diverted to other US cities. Automatic fire suppressing systems This chaos and the resulting human misery may have...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has introduced a new sprinkler platform – The XT1. With XT1, Viking engineers have re-thought and re-invented the fire sprinkler from the ground up. This new platform represents a true advancement of fire sprinkler technology, and integrates several key features providing for easier installation and an overall “best-in-class” level of fire protection. XT1 sprinklers feature a smaller, more co...

GearGrid is excited to be attending the 2018 Firehouse Expo at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.  GearGrid will be located at booth #715 during the exhibit show times: October 18th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 19th, 11:15 am – 5:00 pm, and October 20th, 11:15 am – 3:00 pm. GearCart GearGrid is excited to introduce its newest innovative solution for fire station storage: the GearCart. The new GearGrid product offers an ideal storage space for drying and storing PPE...

POK S.A.S has been offering a very wide range of towable units for many years. These can be equipped with various monitors, going from 3,000 to 30,000 liters per minutes, according to the requirements of the customers. POK has released its latest 15,000-type towable unit equipped with a Dicodoplus monitor. 15,000-type towable unit The 15,000-type chassis has the same basic characteristics as the entire POK range, such as: Aluminum alloy chassis entirely made by a highly qualified boiler-mak...

Protectowire FireSystems, the originator of Linear Heat Detectors and a renowned manufacturer of Special Hazard Linear Heat Detection Systems, announced today that the CTI Series Linear Heat Detector and CTM 530 Module are both now FM approved for hazardous (intrinsically safe) locations. Two intrinsically safe versions of the CTM-530 Interface Module are available: Model CTM-530E-I which contains CTI Interface Module with LCD display, navigation buttons and Intrinsic Safety Barrier (ISB) mo...

Fire detection is reaching new, advanced levels, designed to help save more lives. Edwards, continuing in its legacy as the inventor of the alarm bell, is the first multi-criteria smoke detector manufacturer to receive certification to the UL standard for Fire Alarm Systems UL 268, 7th edition, set to take effect May 2020. The new Signature Optica smoke detectors utilise a next-generation sensor that better distinguishes the type of fire and the danger it creates, as well as reducing nuisance al...

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), if one is have a reported home fire in 2018, one is more likely to die than one was in 1980. This startling fact is attributed to several factors, including the way homes are built and the contents in them. “Open floor plans and a prevalence of modern synthetic furnishings make homes burn faster and the fires produce deadly smoke and gases within moments,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy....

Firefighters, their families, friends and community members from across the nation gathered at the historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 22, 2018 to participate in the sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Over 2,700 participants promised to “never forget” by honoring and remembering the 343 New York firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This year’s event raised more than $135,000 with all proceeds benefitting the NFFF and has again been recognized...

In response to reports that 24,000 portable space heaters and 7,000 hotplates will be delivered to customers impacted by the recent Merrimack Valley gas explosion, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public to keep fire safety in mind. “Everyone should always be vigilant about fire safety. As Governor Baker and Columbia Gas work to proactively meet the needs of Massachusetts residents, we want to make sure portable space heaters and hotplates are used with the...

ARA Security has expanded its offerings to include safe deposit boxes and vault storage. As of August 2018, ARA Security acquired 100% of Australasian Vaulting Industries (AVI), a safe deposit and vault storage business based in Western Sydney. AVI are expert in designing, building, and operating secure storage facilities. Their state-of-the-art, high-security vault in Bella Vista is purpose-built for the secure storage of gold and silver bullion, jewelry, heirlooms, Bitcoin, data, im...

Fire protection in museums - this is one of the topics covered at the "The Green Museum 2018" congress. Practitioners and experts will discuss the topic on three dates in three different cities (September 27th in Leipzig, October 24th in Stuttgart, October 30th in Düsseldorf). What developments can be expected in terms of construction issues, costs, environmental requirements, norms and standards? What solutions and concepts are available for depots, archives and museums? Experts from t...

Quelfire has announced that its QuelCast Cast In Fire Collar range has gained CE Marking. QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars prevent the spread of fire through plastic pipes and cables where they penetrate concrete floors. QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars The QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars have been tested by BS EN 1366-3: 2009 where pipe diameters of up to 160mm have met insulation and integrity criteria for this standard for up to four hours (EI240), maintaining the fire rating of the concrete floor...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has launched a mobile application for its Smart911 technology, which provides greater access to the life-saving benefits of Smart911, plus targeted location-based alerts to all registrants. In time for September’s National Preparedness Month, users will now be able to download the Smart911 app to share and receive information that may be needed in an emergency. Smart911 mobile app Smart9...

A new intelligent information portal is set to transform the way burgeoning Kent firms and established businesses assess risk and protect their premises, procedures and staff – the first system of its kind among fire services in the UK. Kent Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with the Fire Protection Association to create a digital one stop shop for companies in Kent and Medway looking to safeguard their livelihood against a multitude of hazards. Identifying specific safety risks Fro...

ARA is proud to launch the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2018-2020 and join over 1,000 Australian organizations that have committed to RAP programs with Reconciliation Australia. The RAP aims to provide solid opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their businesses to succeed. It is with the dedication of ARA Indigenous Services’ General Manager, Suzanne Grech, that ARA was able to embark on an ‘Innovate’ RAP framework and star...

A recent decision by the U. S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit clearly demonstrates the importance of issues raised by unauthorized publishing of codes and standards. The Court issued its decision in a copyright and trademark infringement case brought by three standard development organizations (SDOs), namely - the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), along with ASTM International (ASTM) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)...

Frontline Communications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces that the Patent Office has issued U.S. Patent # 10,053,035, which is intended to protect Frontline’s VIP® System invention. The Frontline VIP® System is a power system that is an alternative to a standard generator, combining an alternator, batteries and inverter in an innovative way to provide reliable 120V, 24V and 12V power for vehicle installed equipment. Vehicle based generators In 2012, Frontline’s...

STRATA softshell jacket is ideal for outdoor work which can take place after sunset or in gloomy conditions Those responsible for overseeing PPE for businesses should already be looking ahead to the colder months and assessing whether they’re existing garments meet standards, according to leading PPE manufacturer Skanwear. Working with innovative protection brand STRATA, Skanwear has unveiled its latest jacket that comes with a lifetime guarantee against faulty workmansh...

Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall along the southern East Coast of the U.S. in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, bringing with it extensive rain and wind, and prompting extensive evacuations. The National Hurricane Center has also issued advisories for other tropical storms and hurricanes, and is asking communities to prepare ahead as these storms move closer to land. Electrical safety tips To help navigate these storms and prepare throughout hurricane season, NFPA enc...

Flooding, severe weather, prolonged power cut, heatwave, large smoke plume, chemical leak…how would the users cope in an emergency situation? Cambridgeshire’s emergency services and other Local Resilience Forum (LRF) partners such as local authorities, Cambridgeshire County Council, health organizations, and the Environment Agency, are joining forces for the whole of September to share top tips and advice to help get local residents prepared for a number of different emergency situ...

Purchasing a vehicle that checks off all the organization’s needs/wants within the budget can be a challenging and lengthy process. There’s an endless list of customizations and factors to consider. Here are four items to include in the ARFF purchase to obtain the best tools for the mission. ARFF vehicles Built to be durable and safe Bump steer can occur when the vehicle does not have an independent suspension Any ARFF vehicle is built with the mindset of durability and safety. O...

September is Campus Fire Safety Month, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (The Center) are working together to promote their national Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign. The campaign, which raises awareness about the dangers of fires among college-aged students who live in on- and off-campus college housing, serves as an important reminder for students, parents, fire safety professionals, and safety educat...

Emergency Reporting (ER), the cloud-based reporting and records management software solutions provider for Fire and EMS agencies, has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to release a comprehensive guide, which shows fire service leaders how to increase their fire department’s volunteer base. NVFC’s recruitment guide The guide, ‘How to Build a Smart Recruitment Program: Your Guide to Getting More Volunteer Firefighters’, is available for download f...

The Viking Corporation, a pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, has added a new 5.8 K-factor residential concealed pendent sprinkler to its Freedom® residential product line. Because of its larger K-factor, the Model VK498 delivers the required flows for an NFPA 13 residential system (0.1GPM/FT2) at lower starting pressures. The new glass bulb sprinkler is ideal for mid-to-high rise residential structures, allowing installers to lower their pressure requirements while also usi...

Eleven new on-call firefighters have joined fire stations across Cambridgeshire after completing a three-month training program. The latest group of on-call recruits passed out last month, in front of proud friends, family, and instructors, and are serving their communities as firefighters around their work and home life. The new recruits are now on-call after completing three months of training at the Service’s training center in Huntingdon and will now be joining crews at Ramsey, Hunti...

The West Midlands Fire Service is committed to attracting more firefighters who are women or from minority backgrounds has been praised by the Government. Only 5.2% of firefighters in England are women, and just 3.9% from a black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds (BAME). But, since we adopted a new recruitment approach in January, 33% of our successful candidates have been women and 32% BAME. By 2020/2021, the fire service is aiming for 60% of new starters to be women and for 35% to be from...

Emergency Reporting (ER), the globally renowned company for easy-to-use cloud-based reporting and records management software solutions for Fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) agencies, has announced a partnership with Fire Recovery USA, the global company in Fire and EMS Billing services. The Emergency Reporting and Fire Recovery USA partnership will help fire department operations to maximize their cost-recovery efforts, for incident-related responses, as well as fire prevention and als...

Skanwear is a specialist provider of protective garments and equipment that are fire resistant and designed with arc flash in mind Arc Flash and Flame Resistant PPE experts, Skanwear, are on a mission to inform businesses about the risks of arc flash and how to minimise them. There are at least two arc flash incidents occurring every day, with an average of two of these proving fatal, according to OSHA. As a result, Skanwear made its first seminar in its webinar series dedica...

POK S.A.S, the globally renowned fire safety equipment provider, who is in constant search to create innovative products, has designed a new generation of robotic monitor, the Jupiter. Designed to fight fire effectively as close as possible to the source, this remote-controlled system allows fire brigades to operate in complete safety and with high efficiency. The Jupiter The Jupiter is the latest generation robot, which is extremely user-friendly and operational in all environments Ideal for...