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WAGNER Rail GmbH, a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, which specializes in fire protection solutions for rail vehicles worldwide, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, highly ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The effective extinguishing of fires in these train areas, even while the train is moving at high speed and without having to slow down or interrupt the journey, is unique worldwide to date. The innovative extinguishing process was developed on...

Nittan is pleased to announce that Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd has been recognized as Nittan Elite Partner of the year. This is in recognition of not only their excellent sales performance, but also their clear commitment to the Nittan brand, and exceptional customer support. Michelle Agius, Managing Director of Eurotech said, “We take immense pride in knowing our product range inside out so we can provide our customers with the best advice, product choice, and technical support to comple...

Listen to the local fire safety professionals on the importance of smoke alarms. Safe-T Fire Protection wants families to have a plan so that it helps keep everyone in the home safe. Safe-T strives to provide services in fire safety, which includes preparing the home for any fire emergency. Properly placed smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers are life savers! Fire prevention Prevent a fire this winter and ensure a smoke alarm is installed on every level of the home, in...

Installers or specifiers seeking a fire-rated foam for sealing linear joints that meets the practical challenges, as well as all current European regulatory requirements, can rely on the performance of Nullifire FF197 Gun Grade Fire Rated PU Foam, one of the ranges of high-performance Nullifire products, manufactured by Tremco CPG. As a modified single component, polyurethane foam, Nullifire FF197 has been developed to speed the installation of fire doors in situations from shops and schoo...

Globally renowned life safety solutions and systems manufacturer - Hochiki Europe has opened its all-new training facility, as well as launched brand new online courses to allow customers far and wide to up-skill for life. The new state-of-the-art classroom is located at Hochiki Europe’s head office in Gillingham, United Kingdom (UK) and is a key asset in the organization’s vision to provide world-class training in the life safety industry. New training center The new training cen...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for local residents and business owners to get involved in a new online feedback forum to share their views and opinions about the work of their local fire and rescue service. They are asking people to register their details and agree to be sent one or two emails a month either with some simple questions to respond to, or on occasions, to read some information and then complete a short survey.  Best possible service This is an ideal way f...

As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to make sure alarms are in good working order. Last month, new government regulations came into force, making it a legal requirement for landlords to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The requirements are enforced by local authorities, who can impose a fine of up to £5,000, if a landlord fails to comply with a remedial notice. carbon monoxide alarms Family of six was vacated fro...

A recent fire incident in Greenock where a child nearly died has seen Scottish emergency service officials highlight the danger of combustible waste being left in tenement closes. Murdo Henderson, Inverclyde group commander for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has raised concerns over dangerous and flammable items being left in these areas, saying "It is an ongoing issue that we have a great concern about." Hospital for smoke inhalation With no specific legislation that they are ab...

Andrew Bryson has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering and Research at FM Global. He also has global responsibility for FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of property loss prevention products and services. Previously, he served as FM Global’s London operations manager. Work experience and qualification Andrew Bryson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading, UK, began his...

A hotel owner has been ordered to pay £50,000 and has received custodial sentences, suspended for two years, after he continued to take guests despite being issued with a prohibition notice for serious fire safety failings. London Fire Brigade inspectors visited The Bank Hotel on Ripple Road in Barking in May 2018, where they found fire safety deficiencies, including a lack of fire doors, no smoke detectors, and no fire alarm system. The deficiencies were significant enough to warrant a...

At approximately 2:30 pm, CFS was alerted to reports of a truck fire on the Eyre Highway, Kimba, in the Australian state's North West. Upon arrival, CFS crews found the cabin of the truck fully alight. The truck, transporting a hydraulic drill was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $100,000. No one was injured and the cause is yet to be determined.

A fire that broke out at an industrial estate near Rotherham is still issuing toxic smoke from burning waste eight weeks later. The warehouse at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, which stores a mixture of domestic and industrial waste, caught fire in the early hours of 21 September 2022. However, it appears that fire crews are still struggling to completely extinguish hotspots within the waste piles, mainly due to the amount of waste that has been stored there.  fire suppression When...

Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities  As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...

Nittan Europe General Manager for EMEA Sales - Mr. Robin Edmunds was pleased to present a Nittan Elite Partner wall plaque to Sovereign Fire & Security Operations Director - Mr. Richard Nutt at their offices in recognition of their commitment and loyalty to the Nittan brand. Meeting end user needs With ongoing product training and continuing promotion of their products, Sovereign Fire & Security offer the very highest levels of customer service, which fall neatly in line with the ethos...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced its Canada-based dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment Co., has relocated and expanded its Edmonton, Alberta operations to a new service center in Sherwood Park, located near the interchange of Anthony Henday Drive and Sherwood Park Freeway east of the city of Edmonton. With nearly 50,000 square-feet, the new facility is double the size of the previous building and well situated in an area offering convenient access to custom...

WAGNER Rail GmbH, a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, which specializes in fire protection solutions for rail vehicles worldwide, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, well-ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The effective firefighting in these train areas, even while traveling at high speed and without the journey having to be slowed down or interrupted, is unique worldwide. The development of the innovative extinguishing process was based on extensi...

The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), has been launched to drive culture change through the design and construction process to improve fire safety in buildings. The Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG) brings together Tier 1 contractors, specialist installers, and relevant trade associations to promote passive fire protection guidance and so improve the delivery of well-designed, specified and installed passive fire protection. Tier 1 contractors comprise the largest stakeholder group and hav...

Just after 1:00 pm this afternoon, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km northwest of Mount Gambier. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier, and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and SA Police and SA Ambulan...

Just after 1:00 pm in the afternoon, CFS were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Kangaroo Flat Road, Koorine, approximately 30 km north-west of Mount Gambier. Fire under control Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Five CFS trucks, 1 Bulk Water Carrier and a Farm Fire Unit worked to bring the fire under control. The collaborative effort from crews, contained the fire, minimizing the damage in areas of the house. Thankfully there are no reported injuries, and...

At approximately 2:45 pm, CFS crews were alerted to a structure fire on Mulga Place, Fregon, in the state's APY Lands. Two CFS trucks from Fregon and Ernabella supported by SAPOL, arrived on the scene to find the duplex fully alight. Fortunately, there were no occupants home at the time. Damage is estimated at $400,000 with the cause yet to be determined. Fire Cause Investigators will attend to the scene in the morning.

Senior Associate Trainer for the FPA, and one of the longest-serving trainers at the company, Mike Floyd has been shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Organized by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) as part of its annual ASFP Awards, the incredible accolade is given to those individuals who have demonstrated ‘exceptional practice over a significant period.’ In particular, they will have made a lasting impact on people, organizations, or companies with a...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course - Grant Writing for the Fire & Emergency Services educates fire and emergency services personnel on how to write a successful grant narrative in an effort to secure funding for their local fire/EMS department. new NVFC course Students will also be introduced to a variety of funding opportunities, including government and private grants. Interested individuals can take this course free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. This...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) joined together to release a new operational training guide for firefighters. The new operational training guide – ‘Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready’ is designed to help fire departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community an...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its general Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. Also, in addition a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Online Introduction to Pa...

Fire-Dex is excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family. Michelle Guthrie has been with Fire-Dex for 15 years and has been promoted several times, most recently from Warehouse Supervisor to Production Planner.   New Promotions Gear Wash has also recently promoted two associates – Debbie Roberts and Karina Suquilema. Debbie will serve as Operations Supervisor at the Atlanta location and Karina will serve as O...

A company and its former director have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 due to an insufficient fire risk assessment at a block of flats in Portsmouth. The Enforcement Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) first became aware of the inadequate fire safety checks at Forbes Court, in Hilsea, Portsmouth, in 2017. Fire risk assessment After being alerted to the issue, the property management company responsible for the three-storey block of flats r...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that it has received a US$ 125,000 grant from General Motors to help increase the safety of emergency personnel, as they respond to the more than 14,000 roadway incidents that occur in the U.S.A. (United States of America) each day. This is the second year that General Motors has awarded a grant to the NVFC to positively impact the safety of responders and the general public on the roadways. NVFC receives grant from General Moto...

Re-development, restoration, retrofit. No longer are these terms modestly viewed as construction buzzwords. Across the world, there’s an increasing appreciation and a budding culture that maintaining older buildings is the way forward for the planet and its people. Globally, cities are said to be responsible for 78% of the energy consumption, of which, buildings account for around a third of the total. And when users consider that up to 80% of the current buildings are expected to still b...

As workers across the country head back to offices, fire safety has gone from being just one person's responsibility to being front of mind for leaders in all businesses. A customer may be on the phone demanding new solutions, or blissfully unaware of their responsibilities now the office environment has changed. For those who works in the fire trade, now is the time to offer as many solutions as one can to the various problems that may have arisen in the last 18 months. Ceasefire can help. Ce...

The exercise - ‘Houston, we have a problem’ saw teams from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) putting their skills to the test at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The training exercise was based around an emergency landing of a Boeing 747 due to an engine fire and crews from Wakefield, Ossett, and Pontefract took part. Crews worked alongside Doncaster Sheffield Fire Service crews to resolve the incident, including dealing with an aircraft fuel fire in the engine, making entr...