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First Direct Arena in Leeds played host to a major multi-agency exercise, when West Yorkshire’s emergency services came together to test their joint plans in responding to a major incident. live-action exercise West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) joined forces with Counter Terrorism Policing North East, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service for a live-action exercise, simula...

In the realm of passive fire protection, longevity and commitment to excellence are key indicators of a company's reliability and expertise. innovation, and commitment Nullifire, a renowned manufacturer of passive fire protection solutions, has recently been nominated for the prestigious Long Serving Member Award, 40 Year Gold by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).  With an impressive 40 years as a serving and proud member, Nullifire stands as a true industry pioneer,...

Employee Check-Ins - In addition to manual triggers for help, safety monitoring solutions blend fall detection and person-down detection with employee check-in prompts. But aren’t employee check-ins passé? The quick answer is yes and no—read on to learn how modern employee check-ins differ from their old-school processes and continue to provide value to organizations. Old-School Check-Ins - Traditional lone worker check-in processes require all employees to periodically ceas...

Twiceme, a Swedish tech ingredient in protective equipment and pioneer in worksite safety solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its partnership with global height safety specialist Guardian. This collaboration builds upon the successful integration of Twiceme's Help the Helpers (HTH) technology into Guardian's B7-Comfort Harness, introduced in April 2023. Together, Twiceme and Guardian are taking job site safety to new heights with the addition of a Product Inspection f...

Kidde, a globally trusted company in fire safety for more than 100 years, has been named to Fast Company’s third annual Brands That Matter list. The brand was recognized in the Home category for its efforts to provide innovative home safety devices and education to those in need, with the introduction of Kidde’s Cause for Alarm™ campaign. Kidde named in List of Brands That Matter Fast Company editors judged each brand on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity and business imp...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) attended the second U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on October 10 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. The event was hosted by U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and was attended by key leaders in the fire service and federal government, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agen...

  Rosenbauer is awarded for the "The App for Emergency Services Organizations" project in the "Organization and Collaboration" category at the eAward of Report Verlag. The award ceremony took place on October 16, 2023 in the ballroom of the T-Center with over 150 guests. Rosenbauer's RDS Connected Command app supports fire departments and other blue-light organizations in alerting, situational management, organization, and communication. The interface is visually designed in such a way...

Lorient plain fire seals are comprised of a sodium silicate intumescent encapsulated within a rigid PVC case, which protects the intumescent material in normal use. In situations where seals within frames or door leaves require painting, the over painting of Lorient fire seals should not compromise the performance of the product in a fire situation.  This assumes that the depth of paint is no greater than the guidance set out in BS 8214:2016. Fire Seal Coating Limits Guidance on the pai...

In fire safety, where clarity and swift action are paramount, exit and emergency lighting emerges as a guiding beacon, pioneering occupants to safety during emergencies. Queensland, with its commitment to protection and preparedness, places immense importance on exit lighting. But who ensures the effectiveness of these luminous guides? Enter exit lighting certifiers - a crucial force behind these essential safety features' design, certification, and installation. This article delves into the si...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is recruiting for the next generation of 999 call handlers at its Operations Control site in Edinburgh.   The role of Firefighter Control is the first point of contact for members of the public who dial 999 to report an emergency. It plays a vital role in keeping Scotland’s communities safe and ensuring that emergency incidents are dealt with effectively and efficiently.   Firefighter Control staff Group Commander - Marie C...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that it will award over $30 million to support first responders and strengthen local efforts to respond to hazardous materials incidents. “Firefighters and other local public servants are the everyday first responder heroes that we rely on to immediately run to the emergency,” said PHMSA Deputy Administrator - Tristan Brown, adding “These grants provide ou...

Blackline Safety Corp., a globally renowned company in connected safety technology, has announced a significant upgrade to its G6 single-gas detector, adding new features and service plans to the life-saving wearable device. G6 now features the same real-time connectivity as the company’s G7 product line. Additional new features include an emergency SOS that workers can trigger in critical situations to get help, and an expanded suite of data and reporting analytics. The device also suppo...

Imagine the field technicians commuting more than 1000 miles for servicing and maintenance of field equipment at the customer’s site only to find that a couple of inventory parts are missing in the service truck. Now, the mere thought of driving back and forth, covering such a huge distance, to get back those missing service parts can be highly frustrating for anyone including the customers. That’s where efficient service truck inventory management comes in, which is not possible w...

Technical Guidance Document 21 clearly identifies the limited applications when BS EN 16034 can be used in the United Kingdom (UK), but goes on to state that the ASFP also recommends that in these limited occasions, where the use of a CE Marked fire curtain product is mandated, this should still be augmented with certification to BS 8524-1 and BS 8524-2. There is a lot of misinformation being shared in the market about BS 8524 and the CE Marking of fire curtains, principally from resellers of p...

Kidde ushered in October Fire Safety Month with the celebrating National Fire Pup Day on October 1 by announcing the winner of its annual Fire Service Dog of the Year competition on social media. National Fire Pup Day honors the sweet, adorable and heroic canines that support our fire departments and local communities. Kidde would like to say big congratulations to this year’s winner: Dozer from the Hamilton Township, NJ, Division of Fire! As part of his winnings, Dozer will receive eigh...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved an inner-city unit from an explosion and fire, sparked by a faulty Lithium-Ion e-bike battery. The FRNSW crew from Leichhardt was traveling near the city when it responded to a fire alarm In Yurong Street, Darlinghurst, around 11.20 am. Firefighters raced to the scene Joined by a Rescue Pumper from the City of Sydney station, firefighters raced to the scene, where smoke was issuing from a basement-level studio apartment The building's manager was...

The Advanced Placement Take-Down™ with SmartFocus Technology™ is Whelen's revolutionary new take-down light that enhances safety at nighttime traffic stops for both law enforcement officers and the motoring public. Traffic stops on busy or dimly lit highways present safety risks to both law enforcement officers and drivers. The intense glare of an emergency vehicle’s white lighting reflecting off a stopped vehicle’s side or rearview mirrors can compromise the vision and...

Apollo is thrilled to share the news of their sponsorship of Hopwood Hall College's Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems (FESS) apprenticeship Suite, the largest of its kind in the UK. Located in Rochdale, Hopwood Hall College is dedicated to cultivating high-quality engineers via the 3 year FESS apprenticeship scheme. Their newly launched training suite boasts 23 bays with conventional and addressable loops, including over 1000 Apollo products, ranging from detectors and manual call points to...

Extinct Fire Engineers, a major provider of fire protection system solutions in India, is proud to witness the thriving investment landscape in India. As the Managing Director of the company, K N Sawant is delighted to share the remarkable growth and immense potential across various sectors, contributing to India’s progress. The Chemical sector in India has experienced exponential growth with increased investments in manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, and innovative initiatives. T...

Securiton has published a new comprehensive design guide to installing Very Early Warning Fire Detection in hospitals and large clinics. The free guide, available from Securiton’s new dedicated healthcare webpage, details the use of aspirating smoke detectors to protect sensitive areas such as operating theatres, MRI rooms, and X-ray suites. The document details fire detection challenges such as the use of differential air pressure in hospitals to minimize infection risks, as well as the...

Miriam Ascher, 26, says she never dreamt of becoming an emergency responder. She grew up in a small city close to the German capital of Munich, but a family holiday to Skye in 2013 set her on a different path. Having fallen in love with island life, Miriam took the decision to move to Skye in 2015 to work as an au pair and begin an online archaeology and environmental studies university course. It was a chance encounter with her postman, who also happens to be Watch Commander at the n...

The devastating Luton Airport carpark terminal fire is a “Regrettable reminder of why BAFSA continues to call for sprinklers to be fitted in all modern, multi-storey carparks,” BAFSA’s chief executive, Ali Perry has said. “Almost all modern cars are significantly larger, more massive and contain much greater amounts of plastic than ever before. They produce fires which are larger and propagate much faster than was previously possible. When electric vehicles catch fire, f...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces the delivery of a Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) to the West Palm Beach Fire Department (Florida). This marks the first TDA ordered for the city of West Palm Beach. The unit was sold by South Florida Emergency Vehicles, the authorized KME® dealer in Florida. Top quality fire apparatus The AerialCat™ TDA delivered to the West Palm Fire Department is equipped with: KME Severe Service™ MFD Cab...

In the race to hit ambitious global net zero targets, a further two billion EVs need to be on the road by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. To power these green motors, lithium-ion batteries are essential. But what happens when those batteries are defective? Even before assembly into a working engine, traction batteries are typically transported with a small level of charge. This is because a fully discharged battery poses problems for both the manufacturer and consumer; probl...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announces South Metro Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport in Colorado have bolstered aircraft emergency response capabilities with the addition of two Oshkosh Striker® 4x4 ARFF vehicles. state-of-the-art vehicles Sold through Front Range Fire Apparatus, the fleet upgrade marks a partnership where South Metro Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport jointly financed the new trucks. Du...

After returning from the earthquake zone in Morocco, two firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say the resilience and generosity of the people they helped will stay with them. week-long operation Dog handler Crew Commander - Gary Carroll, Search Dog - Coorie, and Watch Commander - Gavin Brown are back at work in Scotland, after a period of rest, following their week-long operation in the North African country. The trio joined the International Search and Rescue (ISA...

After the tragic incidents at Grenfell Tower almost seven years ago, an inquiry was set up to ensure that it never happens again. Out of that inquiry, a number of new Regulations have been introduced to ensure the safety of all existing and new High-rise Residential Buildings. A new Department has been created in Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) to inspect the North East Region to keep the people who live in high-rise residential buildings safe in their homes. New inspection progr...

In the realm of fire safety, a new contender has emerged to reshape the way to approach emergency protocols: the Addressable Door Retainer (ADR). Addressable Door Retainer (ADR) The Addressable Door Retainer (ADR) is a brand new product of its type to the market. Although there are many wired magnetic door holders, in the UK market there is not a loop powered, addressable door holder. This innovative product combines smart design with practicality and safety, offering a range of benefits that...

Globally, fire detection and alarm systems are so important that they have become necessary in every building. A fire alarm system is designed to detect the presence of fire and alert the occupants of a building so that they can evacuate. The system is usually connected to a central alarm station that monitors the building and notifies the fire department in the event of a fire. When choosing a fire alarm system, it is essential to consider the type of building, the level of protection required...

When purchasing fire extinguishers for the workplace in Ireland, users should follow a systematic approach to ensure user select the appropriate types and quantities to meet specific fire safety needs. steps to follow Here are the steps to consider: Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment: Begin by assessing the fire risks in the workplace. Identify the types of potential fires that could occur, such as Class A (solids), Class B (liquids), Class C (gases), and electrical fires. This assessment...