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In the run up to Bonfire Weekend, families have been urged to attend organized fireworks displays – to ensure everyone gets home safely. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have asked residents not to set off shop-bought fireworks or start bonfires in public places. The Service has already revealed how deliberate fires in public areas increased by 94% over the school holidays and Bonfire weekend last year. While this Bonfire season has already seen fire crews responding to an i...

A supermarket belonging to Russia’s Lenta food retailer chain caught fire in central St. Petersburg on Saturday, and its roof was completely destroyed, but there were no casualties, Lenta and Russian news agencies reported. Rescue services evacuated people from a shopping mall that housed the supermarket after the fire was reported at 08:30 local time, (05:30 GMT), the head office of St. Petersburg emergencies ministry said. It quickly became a huge blaze, not being brought under control...

Swedish authorities are investigating a large fire that broke out at the Portuguese embassy in central Stockholm. The fire is being treated as arson according to the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Augusto Santos Silva. isolated act “Everything points to an isolated act from a disturbed person who demanded to speak with the official in charge of the Portuguese consular service. His demand was accepted but before they could speak he acted criminally by starting a fire and then running away,...

When a fire starts in the kitchen, users need to act fast to keep the fire from getting out of control. But how they act depends on what kind of fire is and where it is. Follow these instructions for putting out kitchen fires: If the user has a fire in the oven or the microwave, close the door or keep it closed, and turn off the oven. Don’t open the door! The lack of oxygen will suffocate the flames. If the oven continues to smoke like a fire is still going on in there, call the fire...

Viasat, Inc., a communications company, announced it has welcomed Insign Solutions, a provider of bespoke Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled solutions and services, to its ELEVATE program. ELEVATE is a growth program, ecosystem, and marketplace for providers of software, hardware and solutions, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in commercial land markets. As an ELEVATE partner, Insign Solutions will provide customers with an IoT-enabled monitoring solution to mitigate the environmental...

Honeywell Gent one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, has launched the first fire alarm system with EN-approved self-testing smoke and heat detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way life safety systems are commissioned, tested, and maintained. The Gent Vigilon panel with Self-Test provides scalable, reliable protection, efficient monitoring, and flexible reporting enhancing the fire engineers’ efficiency. efficient and reliable systems &ld...

A fire warden, sometimes referred to as a fire marshal, is an employee within a company entrusted with the crucial responsibility of managing all aspects of fire safety and promoting awareness within the workplace. A fire warden A fire warden or fire marshal is significant in ensuring workplace safety and security, involving tasks such as conducting risk assessments and promoting fire safety to maintain a safe and protected work environment.  As one of Ireland's premier providers of Fi...

Deliberate fire-setting in Scotland has reduced by more than a third in the period heading up to Bonfire Night. This is always the busiest time of the year for the emergency services in Scotland, which typically witnesses a spike in anti-social behavior. deliberate fire reduction However, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) figures show that since 2018, the number of deliberate fires in the three weeks before 5 November has fallen from 1,302 to 907 – a reduction of 35%.  This...

Fire safety is important in any building, but in the aftermath of Grenfell Tower, additional scrutiny has been placed on tower blocks, high-rise buildings, and social housing. Given the number of occupants in these buildings and the speed at which fire can spread, the passage of flames and smoke must be inhibited through a fully compliant compartmentation strategy. passive fire protection measures Compartmentation incorporates passive fire protection measures such as fire-resistant cavity bar...

Whelen is excited to announce that they’ve developed a Build-a-Bar solution for TRIO WeCanX models of Liberty II and Legacy lightbars!  They recognize that every department, agency, or fleet has unique emergency warning needs and requirements. TRIO lightbars And as the demand for TRIO lightbars continues to grow, so does the need for more customized lightbar configurations.  Users can build TRIO models of these lightbars in WeCad™ to meet the exact needs and specificati...

Over the last few years, the fire protection industry has been defined by large-scale regulatory shifts. As pioneers in fire protection compliance, CLM welcomes any changes that raise the bar on safeguarding buildings and their occupants. That’s why this article, will be covering a series of regulatory changes that are on the horizon. Fire Safety Reform Program The Fire Safety Reform Program enters its third phase on 1st October 2023. This will introduce changes to The Regulatory Refor...

Fire poses a significant risk to the hospitality sector. Apart from causing costly damage and bringing operations to a halt, it can seriously undermine the organization’s brand. The evidence suggests fire is fairly commonplace in the industry; according to the government’s latest figures, hotels are one of the most vulnerable types of buildings, with 263 out of every 1,000 experiencing a fire in the period September 2012–September 2019. Pubs, restaurants, and takeaways fared s...

Following post-Grenfell inquiries, large-scale changes have been enacted in the Building Safety Act (2022) regarding the role of fire safety in construction and building maintenance. The bill will run alongside the Fire Safety Act (FSA) to strengthen oversight, creating an independent regulator to be established by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Here is an overview of the new roles and responsibilities enacted by the bill, and their implications for accountability and transparency...

Construction projects are a community process, not just in terms of immediate impact but also in the long-term benefits they offer local areas. This concept is particularly resonant in the case of local authority construction projects, as they are partially funded by taxpayers and designed for community benefit and use. Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) are central to the relationship between local authorities, construction companies and community members. Not only is it essential that residents...

It is essential that staff and students are safe in their place of learning, whether it’s a school, university, college, or anywhere else. According to research, an average of 1,500 fires happen each year in educational establishments, causing a “significant impact on the social and emotional experiences of pupils, staff and the wider community and on teaching and learning in the affected schools.” According to insurance reports from Zurich, in 2019 alone there were...

A quick response from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews has prevented an e-scooter from exploding in flames today at Burwood, in Sydney's inner west. A service technician was testing a faulty e-scooter inside a store on Burwood Road around 3.20 pm, when it caught fire and began giving off toxic gas. The employee rushed the micro-mobility device outside the service center business and rang Triple Zero (000). Overheating e-scooterThe firefighters immersed the overheating e-scooter in a garb...

In a groundbreaking move towards enhanced fire protection and property preservation, AX, a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, has successfully partnered with Mighty Fire Breaker to provide a full-scale product demonstration for the  Sundance Resort risk management team, to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in fire detection and property protection. Following an extensive field test that demonstrated the capability to detect and protect against smoke and safeguard properties fro...

Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...

A new mounting bracket to support warning illumination above the running board is available for the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV/SSV, model years 2021-2023. T-Series™ light heads Using this bracket, users can configure their favorite T-Series™ light heads to add supplemental warning along the Chevy Tahoe running board using the factory mounting points, or mounting points of their choice. While maintaining their commitment to quality and reliability, the T-Series mounting bracket is competi...

Complete the Charging Your EV Future survey to help shape the future of sustainable transportation in Victoria.  effectiveness of EV fast-charging This survey is part of a collaborative research initiative, led by researchers from UVic and Royal Roads, to better understand the effectiveness of EV fast-charging infrastructure in supporting the transition to climate-friendly transportation options. These results will help inform the City’s approach to developing EV infrastructure and...

CLM Fireproofing is the current Number 1 Provider of the National Firestopping Framework (Pretium|Hyde Group). Utilizing the framework can engage to provide Firestopping and Fire Door Installation works. The Pretium Framework, developed with Contracting Authority the Hyde Group, with technical input from Frankham Risk Management Services, delivers quality services, best practices, and assurance with an accredited supply chain. About the Framework Projects of all...

The Board of Directors of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced that Robert Mehrabian will be named Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2024. As Executive Chairman, Dr. Mehrabian will remain actively involved with the company with a particular focus on strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions and margin expansion programs. Dr. Mehrabian's employment contract has been amended and extended an additional three years to December 2026. In addition, Edwin Roks will assume the ro...

In everyday use, intumescent grilles allow air to circulate freely throughout a building; but in a fire, the intumescent expands to form a solid block that stops the fire from spreading.  However, these grilles will not prevent the passage of cold smoke which can be equally dangerous. Advanced Fire Safety Solutions Fire containment is becoming an increasingly critical area for intumescent products The capability to maintain a smoke barrier prior to the need for fire containment is becom...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe a faulty Lithium-Ion battery was responsible for a weekend e-bike fire that led to the evacuation of 30 people from a high-rise apartment block at Wolli Creek in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out just after 6 pm on Saturday night in a seventh-floor apartment within the Arcliffe Street complex. Residents rushed from their units to safety after the e-bike, on charge, burst into flames, setting fire to a bed. A 30-year-old woman was treated for...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is celebrating the hard work of those who answer when users call for help – as part of International Control Room Week. The awareness campaign is running from Monday 23rd October for one week to highlight the amazing work of the staff in control rooms and to raise awareness of the crucial work they do. Control Room The Control Room is the first port of call for anyone who needs assistance from WYFRS. Its Fire Control team deals with hundred...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has announced the shortlist for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards, with the winners due to be announced on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. As well as showcasing the award winners, the event will feature a special guest speaker, comedian Hal Crutten.  Each award recognizes excellence within the passive fire protection industry, at the company and individual levels. Shortlisted co...

As part of its growth offensive, the fire protection solution provider WAGNER founded its subsidiary in Poland in 2008.  WAGNER Poland Sp.zo.o. is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and can already look back on numerous major fire protection projects. fire-related damage Ireneusz Bruski has been responsible for the subsidiary as managing director for more than 4 years. His main focus is on implementing the WAGNER corporate strategy in Europe for the sales areas of Poland and the...

Firefighters are urging the public to stay away from flood waters and to follow evacuation advice as Storm Babet continues to cause life-threatening flooding across Scotland. A second Red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office covering the Tayside and Grampian regions from midnight tonight, Friday 20 October, to midnight on Saturday, 21 October. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has responded to almost 70 weather-related incidents across Scotland, including rescues from hom...

The Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Stuart Stevens has released a statement on the response to Storm Babet.  Stuart Stevens, Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said, “We currently have several resources committed to support evacuations and rescues in the areas most severely impacted by Storm Babet, which primarily includes Brechin and also other areas across Tayside and Grampian." follow safety ad...

PU Leather Gloves, also known as synthetic leather gloves, have become indispensable in numerous industries and specific industrial applications.  Synthetic leather, often referred to as faux or vegan leather, is a highly sought-after alternative to traditional leather. This man-made material emulates the appearance and texture of genuine leather without relying on animal hides. ethical and environmental reasons Although animal leather has its place, choosing artificial leather over...