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In September 2019, fire service staff and volunteers will be hosing down cars at Stanground, St Neots, Cambridge and Ely Fire Stations, in order to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are welcome, and owners of mobility scooters, vans, trucks and even push chairs have been known to turn up for their wheels to be scrubbed at past car washes. Raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity The event will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which pro...

For his Master's thesis - 'File system fuzzing applied to the BSD operating system family', Christopher Krah, a Graduate of the Department of Computer Science at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and a Scientist in the Applied System Analysis research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE since July, was awarded the first prize in the AFCEA Academic Award 2019, endowed with 5,000 Euros. File systems...

DAB Fire Engineering are proud to introduce their Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. DAB's Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems utilize high-grade flexible detection tubing to detect rapidly the fire and release the extinguishing agent through the tubing, directly from the burst hole. Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems The system is pneumatically operated and requires no power source to activate, offering continuous fire protection. It offers immediate fire detection and d...

Just an hour of unexpected downtime can equal millions in lost revenues to processing and manufacturing facilities. To protect against this unplanned downtime, predictive maintenance is essential, especially for facilities that handle combustible dust. That’s why, Fike Corporation launched Fike Field Service powered by VLR – a new software designed to minimize costly emergency maintenance of Fike customers’ explosion protection devices. Origins of Fike’s Field Service...

Between 2013-2018, the distilleries industry has grown more than four percent each year. Much of this growth has been driven by the rise in micro-distilleries, which are now popping up in cities all across the United States. Micro-distilleries are small, often craft-style facilities that produce beverage-grade spirit alcohol in small quantities, usually in single batches. In contrast to large facilities that are typically located in rural areas, these operations – their barrel warehouses,...

J2 Acquisition Limited has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APi Group, Inc., a globally renowned provider of commercial life safety solutions and industrial specialty services, for approximately US$ 2.9 billion, subject to customary closing conditions (the ‘Transaction’). J2 expects to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol APG and change its jurisdiction of incorporation to Delaware in connection with the NYSE list...

G-One Fire recently assisted Cape Parts Distributors in Port Elizabeth to protect their building, staff, and stock with a Nittan Evolution One. Cape Parts Distributors specializes in brake and clutch hydraulic components.  Keeping the wide range of stock and specialist manufacturing equipment in good working order is essential to business operations. The Evolution One Loop Addressable system provided a cost-effective detection system throughout the building, while minimizing disruption to...

Flooding, severe weather, prolonged power cut, heat wave, large smoke plume, chemical leak, how to 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 2019, in order to share top tips and advice to help get local residents prepared for a number of different emergency situati...

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to announce that they have achieved BAFE SP203-1, the accreditation for fire alarm design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This is an extension of their existing BAFE SP203 accreditation for maintenance of fire alarms. BAFE SP203-1 accreditation The BAFE SP203-1 accreditation ensures that all elements of fire alarm design, installation, commissioning, handover, and maintenance are now covered by this independent third party, industry recognized accred...

Drones have ushered in a new dimension to airborne attacks and increasingly confront security agencies (referred to collectively in German as BOS) with new challenges. Drone incidents at the London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and Frankfurt/Main airports have brought operations at three of the largest European airports to a temporary halt, all within six months.  Counter the threat of drones There is also a real possibility of attacks targeting critical Infrastructure and major events in li...

HURST Jaws of Life is raising the bar in industry performance for battery-powered combination tools, by introducing the SC 758E2 Combi tool, with improved ratings, wider spreads and larger cutter openings. High performance rescue tools “We’re continually improving the power and performance of HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools to help first responders, as they encounter increasingly demanding scenarios during extrications,” said Bruce Johnston, the Director of Marketing and Prod...

The level of chemical incidents worldwide is overwhelming every year. It emphasizes a real need for training and knowledge of chemical safety in the workplace. Selecting appropriate PPE Derekduck Industries Corp. and ULTITEC encourages users to manage the risk of hazardous chemicals by understanding the chemicals that they are using, select appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), store chemicals safely and train frontline operators thoroughly. Users should also understand how these c...

Big Bear Fire Department conducted its first test of its local emergency warning sirens since they went quiet approximately 10 years ago due to changes in technology and radio frequencies. As a result of the test, problems were identified regarding volume levels and range. In addition, one siren did not activate. With this information, the Department will adjust and make repairs as needed. The next monthly test will be on September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Emergency warning sirens The existing...

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards, due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during disposal process, as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in the United Kingdom each year, appr...

Effective as of 1st July 2019, the ARA Group acquired the Australian manufacturing business - Leda Security Products, which specializes in the fabrication of bollards, gates, fences, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) products and bicycle racks.  Their diverse range of products, offerings and services are dedicated to ensuring the protection of people across the building and construction industry, councils, state and federal government, universities and education centers, stadiums and recrea...

Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth Thursday at 11:00 am. During a true emergency, the full siren cycle will be run for three minutes. Radio frequency changes When the p...

The fire safety of a building is one of the most important responsibilities of business owners and building managers. However, maintaining the safety of employees and building occupants can be a tedious job when done alone; building managers and business owners need the help and cooperation of their employees and occupants. Furthermore, they may engage with a trusted and qualified company that offers comprehensive fire protection service Northern Territory. fire protection company  Choos...

The deployment of the optical fiber at POK’s Nogent-sur-Seine site in France has enabled the fire safety equipment major to increase their internet speed from around 30 Mbps to 200 Mbps. They notice a significant difference when using software, such as skype for video-conferencing with customers or teams abroad. Similarly, sending large files now works very well and efficiently, the company noted. Optical fiber transmission POK strongly encourages their neighboring organizations to equi...

ISSEE offers students from military, police, and civil agencies the opportunity to study for qualifications in Logistic Management with a range of courses aligned to UK MOD standards. Drawing on the lessons identified in over 50 years of operationally focused military logistic experience, ISSEE is pleased to offer bespoke training solutions to both military and commercial partners. Whether it is basic warehouse management or more complex logistic operational design ISSEE draws o...

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder exchange stands are a popular feature in many big-box stores and bulk refueling areas. Users can find these caged cylinders at gas stations, convenience stores, home improvement stores, or supermarkets. To mitigate LPG fire or explosion risk, it’s important for code officials to make sure that sellers follow the fire code requirements for safe distances between LPG storage cabinets and other exposures. Fire code requirements When the total qua...

Back in the day, buying firefighting gear was simple. A salesman would show up at the department and show one kind of boot (usual rubber), one kind of helmet, one kind of glove. Maybe if one were lucky and there was a store nearby that sold the needed gear, but the options were limited. Internet and e-commerce The advent of the internet and e-commerce changed everything when it came to buying fire gear. Suddenly, firefighters had options. For example, need a new pair of boots? They chose from...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the trusted provider of emergency and public safety solutions that help save lives, has announced the newest enhancement to its school safety platform, which allows schools to unite school safety technologies directly from the Rave Panic Button app, the most widely used school safety app in the United States. Integration with Rave Panic Button This integration capability gives schools the cross-platform communication that they need to truly protect their communities,...

Universal Security Instruments (USI) in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of smoke alarm model numbers - MI3050S and MI3050SB. Consumers owning these two smoke alarm devices should immediately inspect their alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Smoke alarms recall This recall (Recall # 19-162) involves Universal Security Instruments 10-year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers - MI3050S and M...

After working as an Explosives Instructor at ISSEE for the past five years Jon Clarke, better known in the industry as “BJ”, has been offered great new opportunities and will be moving on this month to bring his immense set of talents to a new team.  During his time at ISSEE, Jon has instructed students in a variety of ammunition and explosive subjects, from the storage of explosives to the making safe of chemical munitions and rendering safe of Improvised E...

Code 3®, Inc., a pioneer in emergency response products, proudly introduces the sleek, new C3900 series slimline speaker. Two highly efficient 50-Watt speakers deliver 100 Watts of exceptional sound quality through a durable aluminum casing. The best part: the slimline is 40% thinner than its competitors and it is designed to mount behind the grille with universal or custom brackets. Other vehicle placements are compatible and the speaker works seamlessly with all Code 3 sirens. Unparallel...

Over the years, fires have caused costly property damage and loss of lives. Explosions and fires account for about 3% of workplace injuries and the highest casualty rate among other probable workplace accidents. These are frequently caused by risk factors such as faulty gas lines, poor pipefitting, improper storage of combustible materials, and open flames. Due to the extremely dangerous impact of these accidents, some steps should be undertaken to maintain and ensure Penrith store fire safety...

Business owners and employers have a lot of duties and responsibilities in their hands. Providing a safe and secure workplace for their employees is a fundamental responsibility. Workplace fires and explosions kill over a hundred and injure thousands of workers each year. Furthermore, property damage costs businesses more than 2 billion dollars. Workplace fire safety is a pressing concern that should not be taken lightly. Fire safety management plan To prevent workplace fires and explosion, n...

In November 2018, a school in the city of Wollongong was torn down by a massive fire. Thankfully, nobody was injured by the tragic fire. But, the school did sustain significant damage. With the recent unfortunate event of the Corrimal High School fire, school fire prevention should be taken into another level. Managing schools has a lot of responsibilities. Part of the long list of duties and responsibilities as an owner or school director is providing safety, security, and protection of the st...

Zeta Alarms Ltd takes this opportunity to welcome Apex Fire Systems Pte Ltd as their newest global premier partner based in Singapore. Apex has recently helped expand the Zeta brand across the Far East by taking part in exhibitions in Phnom Penh, Vietnam and Yangon to name a few.

International School for Search and Explosives Education - ISSEE’s experienced instructors have been brushing up their teaching skills this summer, with a Level 3 Qualification in Education and Training. The team worked with Train Aid to achieve the nationally recognized, Ofqual-approved Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Train Aid is a national training provider, which specializes in accredited first aid, teaching and assessing qualifications. Level 3 Qualification in Education an...