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The application period is now open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which provides funding to fire and EMS departments for necessities, such as gear, equipment, vehicles, and training. Find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the application workshop schedule, and other tools to help with the grant application on the AFG web site. Interested individuals can also take the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to get tips for...

Fire protection solutions company - Advanced has appointed Business Development Manager - Sargunan Sellamuthu as part of its ambitious growth plans in the Middle East and Africa. Sargunan comes to Advanced with nearly a decade of fire industry experience, most recently working as a Sales Manager, successfully handling UAE sales for a European safety systems manufacturer. Prior to that he worked in several engineering roles. Several engineering roles In his new position, Sargunan will draw on...

From January 17 – January 19, 2023, Coopers Fire will be exhibiting as part of the UK Fire Pavilion on Stand F27 in Hall 4 in the Fire and Rescue area, at Intersec 2023 - the region’s largest gathering of fire professionals showcasing the latest firefighting technologies, the best international standards and practices, and supported by the Dubai Civil Defence. Intersec, the internationally renowned and most important global emergency services, security and safety event will mark its...

In January 2021, UKAS launched its new national accreditation symbols, designed to better illustrate the diversity of what UKAS accreditation encompasses and to reflect UKAS as a modern, international and forward-thinking organization. A timeframe was provided for all accredited customers to transition their use of the UKAS symbols of accreditation from the old branding into the new. Confirming accreditation status As of 1st February 2022, it has been expected that all digital materials relat...

Since launching in 2017, Twiceme Technology has established a solid network of rescue teams from all over the world. It is through dialog with these that the Twiceme core concept looks as it does. At the beginning of the year, Twiceme pledged to globally expand its network of affiliated rescue organizations. Here is a summary of how things are progressing. Trusted by Rescue Professionals Worldwide The core concept of Twiceme relies on the experience of rescue professionals worldwide. Their in...

The development team received a significant number of enquiries from a range of stakeholders in 2021/2022, notably regarding personnel certification, stemming from government initiatives such as Net Zero.  UKAS accredited the first Certification Body delivering an ICO-approved GDPR scheme, alongside work on new projects in Data Assurance Identity and Internet of Things. New accreditations were also granted in the food/farming and environmental sectors, such as Protected Food Names, FAMI-QM...

Chubb Fire & Security (‘Chubb’) is pleased to announce that, since the appointment of Andrew White as Chief Executive Officer earlier this year, it has significantly strengthened its Executive Leadership Team (‘ELT’) with a number of senior hires and internal promotions. The ELT has been established to provide greater levels of oversight to Chubb’s global sales and operational activity and to maintain its focus on its three key pillars of people, process and po...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) marks its 25th anniversary. Established by the Clean Act Amendments of 1990, the CSB began operations on January 4, 1998. Safe operations CSB Chairperson - Steve Owens said, “The CSB is a small agency, but it has a very big and very important mission: to help ensure that chemical facilities are operated safely and that communities, workers, and the environment are protected from chemical disasters." Steve Owens adds, "Th...

Comelit-PAC has evolved its LogiFire fire safety range to enable monitoring and management via cloud technology through its powerful MyComelit app. The innovative fire safety system, enhanced with its user-friendly touchscreen display and stylish design, is now available to operate with the fully responsive app from Comelit-PAC. This enables users to log, manage and administrate the commissioning, servicing, maintenance, testing, performance and day-to-day use of the connected fire alarm system...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined that faulty Christmas tree lights sparked an intense New Year's Eve house fire at Leonay in Sydney's west. No-one was inside the home when the fire broke out on the second level of the River Road house around 11.30 pm on Saturday, 31 December. Eight FRNSW trucks Eight FRNSW trucks, including an aerial appliance, supported by the Rural Fire Service, rushed to the blaze and firefighters attacked the flames from four sides. They had just...

When high value assets, equipment or irreplaceable items are at stake, early warning of a smoke or fire problem, is essential. The air sampling or air monitoring equipment actively pulls in room air to a special chamber where it can detect the presence of particles that are created in the very early stages of combustion, even before smoke is visible. With the world’s widest sensitivity range, VESDA air monitoring produces multi-level warnings at the very early stage of an impending fire....

One of the key reasons fireproofing in high-rise buildings is essential is because of the time it provides for evacuation and rescue operations. In the event of a fire, occupants on higher floors may have limited means of escape. Fireproofing in high-rise buildings that use fireproofing materials and techniques can delay the spread of flames, allowing more time for people to evacuate safely and for emergency responders to reach the affected areas. Challenge to fire services As per the 2021 In...

Versatile gloves are a thriving safety proposition, as can be seen with Mallcom India’s NIF Techo FL 40.  These nitrile safety gloves offer the perfect protection in every inch for several applications, making them ideal for various uses. NIF Techo FL 40 Gauntlets cover the arm down the length of the wrists a few inches. The NIF Techo FL 40 is a pair of Gauntlet Style NBR Gloves that offer inch-perfect protection against chemicals like oil, by-products, and other hazardou...

The duo is senior members of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and they have been recognized for their contribution at both a local and national level in the prestigious New Year’s Honors list announced by Buckingham Palace. Reforms to fire safety were introduced earlier this year by the Government to strengthen fire and rescue services, putting most of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law. King’s Fire Service Medal Senior Fire Protection Manager Chris...

Geofire’s new wire-free Agrippa fire door holder is a significant technological breakthrough that delivers new levels of functionality and reliability. Easy to install and program, the Agrippa holder allows fire doors to be held open for ease of access, releasing them in the event of a fire alarm sounding, to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Advanced digital technology enables Geofire’s new Agrippa wire-free fire door holder to uniquely ‘listen and learn’ the sound...

The city of Jacksonville, FL installed 60 seats of the Frequentis PROTECT™ NG 911 Call Taker platform replacing an aging system and bringing the city’s police and fire agencies into the Next Generation of map-centric call processing PROTECT™ allows agency Call Takers to see a caller’s location prior to answering which significantly improves situational awareness for call center supervisors. The mapping feature allows Call Takers to rapidly identify areas of high call vo...

While the purpose of a fire alarm system is to evacuate the building safely in the event of a fire, a mass notification system (MNS). The system is designed to keep occupants informed of the type of emergency and direct them on what to do and where to go. However, they share a common goal to warn people of danger and provide information to stay safe. NFPA 72 code For this reason, the NFPA 72 code recommends the use of a single integrated combination Emergency Communication System (ECS). FPS c...

In order to meet increased demand following the introduction of the statutory code, all forensic work previously managed by the Corporate Customer Team (CCT) at UKAS, has been taken into the Forensic section with immediate effect. This handover has been supported by a re-deployment of key staff from CCT to Forensics. Consolidate forensic operations within a single team This will consolidate the majority of forensic operations within a single team to allow them to focus on the expansion requir...

National Foam is looking forward to the return of its Industrial & Municipal Fire Training School on February 28 – March 2, 2023. The school is held at TEEX Fire Field, College Station, TX 77845, United States. Participants will get comprehensive training on all aspects of firefighting including foam types, fixed systems, and firefighting strategy plus much more.  Features of the Training School Certified Instructor. Legacy and Fluorine Free foam emphasis. Discuss...

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2023, which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from 17 – 19 January, 2023. Visitors to the stand will be able to find out about GFE’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and will be able to talk to GFE’s specialists about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has EN...

When it comes to fire alarms, users want to ensure that they have the best system fitted for their property size and purposes. The majority of the clients are businesses looking to secure the safety of their staff and clients. What is suitable for smaller commercial customers might not be the best option for multiple occupancy buildings. Amthal's experts will always advise on the best possible solution for user, but this handy guide should give user a good idea about the different fire ala...

Lithium Ion Batteries are quickly becoming the norm for many of our customers. It is important to know that they can be a safety hazard since they contain a flammable electrolyte, and if damaged or incorrectly charged can lead to explosions and fires. thermal Runaway Failure in these batteries can create a "Thermal Runaway". Overcharging heats up the electrolyte/chemicals inside causing an exothermic reaction. The hot chemicals will degrade the separator. When the separator is breached, i...

Lights are essential tools for firefighters during structure fire suppression and rescue. They are necessary for situational awareness, illuminating the exterior pathways and structure entries, reading smoke, and searching for potential victims. Common lights used in the foreground are portable scene lights, helmet lights, right-angle (or 90-degree) lights, and more recently, drone lights. In this article, FoxFury look at different types of lights and how they can be used for structural firefig...

When talking about fire suppression systems, Safe-T Fire Protection are the most important component of fire protection. Fire suppression systems can encompass any fire protection tool to put out smoke, fire, or a combination of both. Remember, when Safe-T is talking about fire suppression systems, point to the professionally installed fire extinguisher located near an exit and up to the sprinkler systems that should be installed and connected to the water line. A fire suppression system is eit...

CFS and MFS crews were called to a structure fire at Murray Bridge Panel Shop on Old Princess Highway at 4:50 am. 6 trucks from both CFS and MFS Murray Bridge have contained the fire to a quarter of the panel shop. No one was in the shop when fire started and no injuries have been obtained. Hazmat crews are currently responding due to chemical spill within shed. Losses are estimated at $100,000 and fire cause investigators have been contacted.

Larger and more increased storms are producing soaring natural disaster costs. The U.S. alone witnessed 16 natural disasters by September 2020, which brought damages to at least $1 billion tying the records set in 2011 and 2017. This increase in disaster severity and costs make it harder for Emergency Managers to do their jobs. In this article, learn more about the issues facing disaster relief efforts and what users can do to prepare for the next disaster. Rising Cost of Disasters In the las...

Ultra-fast detection of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires is possible with Fike optical flame detectors. Their resistance to weather conditions and false alarms, and ability to detect smoke and oil mist with Fike Video Analytics, make UV/IR optical detection ideal for high-risk environments. Optical flame detectors identify fires and explosions in as few as 5 milliseconds and offer high visibility of up to 100 ft. Various models of high-speed flame detectors include: IR3: Detects hydrocar...

Offering fire, process monitoring, and pre-explosion protection capabilities, industrial thermal imaging cameras accurately identify hot spots or overheated equipment, providing early warning to avoid equipment damage or personnel risk.  Cameras provide live and recorded video from the camera as well as a phone app with alarm push notifications and remotely controlled relays. Contact to discuss users' specific goals and Fike can help select the ideal industrial thermal imaging camera for t...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided a suite of mechanical cleaning equipment for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s new purpose-built breathing apparatus training center to deliver consistent levels of equipment disinfection and hygiene. mechanical cleaning equipment  The mechanical cleaning equipment is designed to clean, disinfect, and dry self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and face masks, to ensure that equip...

Health and safety, and in particular, fire safety, are important for retailers all year round. However, the festive season brings with it increased risks and unique challenges that retailers should be aware of as they head into the busy Christmas period. In anticipation of high demand and increased sales, shops will have additional stock levels to cope with the demands of shoppers. However, high stock levels can cause an increased fire risk in a number of ways. Firstly, stock and associated pa...