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The Polytron 6100 EC WL is a flexible and cost-efficient solution for plant expansions, upgrades or new installations. The wireless gas detection transmitter demonstrates its advantages even in challenging measuring tasks in loading or inspection areas. Wireless detection reduces the planning effort required while retaining the same safety levels provided by a wired transmitter. The Polytron 6100 EC WL is SIL2 capable. It uses field-proven DrägerSensors optimized for industrial application...

VIKING has secured a contract from Kværner AS to deliver three VIKING Norsafe E-GES 52 electric free-fall lifeboats and compatible davits, in a significant advance for electric propulsion. The contract, part of the upgrade of Equinor’s Njord A platform in the Norwegian Sea, initially called for diesel-powered lifeboats but has been amended to specify VIKING Norsafe E-GES 52 units based on performance, assured availability and lower maintenance requirements. “Developing this gr...

Analysis of the home safety checks carried out by fire service staff has revealed overwhelming resident satisfaction levels, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue can reveal. According to the service, which has completed 15,000 such checks so far, 96 percent of people are left satisfied following one of the visits. research findings The research has also shown that, while 55 percent of people rated their home safe before a home safety check, 97 percent rated it safe after the check, a 42 perc...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has welcomed a group of eight new firefighter recruits. They join the Service as the first ever cohort to undertake the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme in Cambridgeshire. Intensive training course Over the last two months, they have been completing an intensive training course at The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. They will continue their development over the next 22 months, as they begin their operational careers on the...

Under the motto ‘Space for Innovation’, Techtextil, the globally renowned international trade fair for technical textiles and non-wovens, presented the entire spectrum of technical textiles, functional apparel textiles, and textile technologies and their potential applications, earlier this year, from the 14th to 17th May 2019. Techtextil 2019 As one of the long-term international exhibitors, Lenzing participated in the event and introduced their LENZING fibers and products to the...

Dan T. Moore launched Team Wendy in 1997 to honor the memory of his daughter, Wendy, who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while snow skiing – an injury that took her life. Moore and his colleagues at Team Wendy have made it their mission to provide the best possible brain protection from blunt force trauma. Initially, that took shape in developing award-winning protective helmets for skiers and snowboarders, and other winter sports enthusiasts. The company parlayed those successes...

An AutroSense Cascade system consists of two basic module types: Display module – provides control and monitoring of detector modules Detector module – draws air from the risk area and samples it for smoke particles Up to eight detector modules can be controlled and monitored via one display module with each detector module capable of serving up to 250 m of combined sampling pipe. Display and detector module combinations are known as a cluster, with devices in the cluster com...

Autronica, a United Technologies owned fire safety and security company, has announced the release of AutroSense Cascade, a scalable aspirating smoke detection solution that makes installation easier, maintenance quicker, and takes applications further than traditional air sampling detectors. AutroSense Cascade  An AutroSense Cascade system consists of two basic module types: Display module – provides control and monitoring of detector modules Detector module – draws air f...

Make a difference. Help Big Bear Fire Department provide quick action fighting fires. Partner with them in their Adopt-A-Hydrant program. In the event of a fire, it is imperative that the fire department gain access to a fire hydrant water supply as quickly as possible, so as to prevent the loss of life and property. Residents and business owners can adopt a hydrant to make sure that the hydrant is easily accessible throughout the year. Fire crews Once adopted, the area around the hydrant sho...

Thanksgiving day is the peak day for home cooking fires. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office encourages everyone to practice fire safety this Thanksgiving holiday."Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths in the United States," said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. "In order to have a fire-safe and fun Thanksgiving, HCFMO encourages everyone to stay in the kitchen while cooking and keep an eye on what you fry. These fire safety t...

What drives organizations with critical communications requirements to invest in new technology? It is likely that increased staff safety, improved performance and enhanced capability would be near the top of any organization’s reasons. Users of Sepura’s SC Series radios benefit from extended operational range and outstanding audio, meaning their users are better connected to the control room. Sepura’s flexible deployment options enable communications to be maintained even in...

In addition to the three existing locations in Karlsruhe, Luckenwalde and Viersen, the fourth Rosenbauer service center in Germany started operations in Bad Abbach-Lengfeld, in Bavaria (approx. 15 km from Regensburg), in mid-November 2019. New service center Spread on a total area of ​​3,300 sq. meters, the new location offers a workshop with 10 parking spaces for the repair and maintenance of firefighting and aerial rescue vehicles. In addition, there are offices and training rooms, as well a...

Bronto Skylift’s Board of Directors has appointed a new Managing Director. Mr. Harry Clayhills will step down on 2 December 2019 and his successor will be Mr. Lasse Orre. Mr. Orre has made a long career in international business working for example for Transtech Oy and Mitron Oy as a CEO. In his earlier career, he has worked several years abroad in Hong Kong, China and Switzerland in the telecommunication and railway industries. Mr. Orre is 57 years old, he is married and has two children...

Steve has huge experience and pedigree in the management, development, and leadership of dynamic Sales Teams, not just in Life Safety and Systems but across the wider industry. Steve will lead his team to deliver planned sustainable growth continuing EFT’s journey and continual development as the Region’s leading Life Safety and Systems service provider.

A Field Service Technician’s job is one that repeatedly faces unpredictable situations in different environments under varying conditions. Their primary duties are to install, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment while keeping customers satisfied.  The majority of field service technicians are considered technical generalists, meaning that as the front line of field support, they service multiple product lines within a geographical area. Some technicians provide service on as many...

Fire officers are calling on Sheffield students to familiarise themselves with evacuation procedures, after a blaze involving student accommodation in Bolton. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has already written to universities asking them to consider any implications from the fire, which saw around 200 residents evacuated from The Cube. evacuation strategies Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Steve Helps, said, “It’s too early to tell what caused the fire in Bolton to spread...

The Big Bear Valley has enjoyed a grant-funded Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program since 2005. Several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected and chipped each year since the program’s inception. The program has ended for the season due to weather conditions, but there is hope to have new grant funds available to resume in the spring. Fire Chief, Jeff Willis states, “The community has done an outstanding job in creating defensible space by utilizing the chipping program. It...

Thanksgiving is a time for friendship, sharing, and busy kitchens. Big Bear Fire Department reminds everyone that crowded kitchens and busy cooks can lead to serious burns and tragic fires. Thanksgiving is one of the leading days of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. That’s why it’s important to know what users can do to help keep friends and family safe while entertaining for the holidays. Safety Tips To avoid dangerous incidents, the National Fire Protection As...

FSi Penopatch has recently achieved 3rd Party Certification under the Warringtonfire CERTIFIRE scheme, CF5806. The FSi Penopatch is tested and certified for sealing a full range of small cables and pipes when penetrating plasterboard or solid walls.

To mark Road Safety Week (18 November- 24 November) emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Yorkshire Air Ambulance have joined together to offer a unique insight into the work of the emergency services when at the scene of a collision. Role of public and firefighters The video features PC Wayne Mason, Firefighter - John Arey, and Chief Pilot - Steve Waudby, talking about their role at the scene and why they would require a road to be clo...

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide renowned operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, has been recognized as a Top 10 Defense Manufacturing Provider for 2019. Defense manufacturing “We are an aircraft OEM that has much of the same capabilities of the larger OEMs, such as Lockheed and Boeing, when it comes to defense manufacturing and MRO capabilities (maintenance, repair, and overhauling), yet with the agility of a small business,” said Kevin Cochie, Vice Presiden...

The prototype of the Rosenbauer fire service robot had its TV premiere in the 7th episode of the ORF show “Feuer und Flamme – Der Wettkampf der Lebensretter” (Red-hot – Rescuer Contest), in which 12 firefighters compete for the title “Austria’s Best Firefighter”. But this was not the first operational highlight for ‘Raupi’, as the company has named the prototype, because it’s already been in use for several years in testing firefighting...

Together with fire brigades, industry, and science, the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has developed nationwide national fire damage statistics. This provides a meaningful minimum basis for fire events in Germany. To date, more than 5,000 missions have been recorded. The statistics, which close a gap in German fire protection, will continue to be updated. The statistical data helps to investigate the effectiveness of (technical) fire protection measures. fire da...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Minuteman Fire and Rescue, its exclusive dealer for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, has been acquired by Allegiance Fire and Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC. Allegiance Fire and Rescue has retained all of Minuteman Fire and Rescue’s employees, and operations will continue to be conducted out of the existing facilities in Walpole, Massachusetts. “...

FieldEquip announces the award of a multi-year digitization contract by one of the largest Oil Field Service companies in the Middle East and part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Phase 1 of digitization Phase 1 of the digitization will automate periodic field inspections of the equipment to maintain compliance and safety. This equipment is spread throughout the country in the field and needs to be inspected regularly. Further, compliance reporting has to be done along with the historic...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Chief Fire Officer. Alex Johnson was appointed following a selection process which included a written application and panel interview with members of the Fire Authority. Alex joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as Assistant Chief Fire Officer in 2017, before being promoted to Deputy Chief Fire Officer. She’d previously served with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue for more than 25 years, having joined as a firefi...

G2Fire is pleased to announce an updated version of the configuration tool for the 2010-2 platform range. This new version of PCC V3.6.1 will provide an important new feature as requested by many end-users and installers in the field. This version is compatible with the current manufactured firmware version of the panels (3.6.1) as well as previous versions. Features This version allows for exporting and importing device and zone labels in an editable text format. Users can create spreadsh...

The Viking Corporation, a global pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, announced an enhanced FM Approval for its K28 ESFR sprinkler. This new FM Approval allows the Model VK514 sprinkler to protect 50 ft (15,2 m) high warehouses with significantly less water than other available protection methods. Racked Storage Up To 50 ft A design of nine sprinklers in a 3x3 array at 40 psi (2,8 bar) is now possible, provided that a secondary calculation is satisfied for four sprinklers at 80...

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is pleased to announce their pledge of charitable support to Havant Fire Station! Being the nearest fire station to the company’s Havant Head Office, the crew at Havant Station already do a lot to help the local community. They visit nurseries, schools and even colleges. With funding from Apollo, they’ll be able to do even more. Fire safety education course One activity that they have agreed to fund for 2020 is ‘A Better Me’, a six-week co...

ISSEE’s latest qualifications have been approved as meeting the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Standard. The Logistic Management program has been recognized as a pathway grading to Associate Membership with the Institute of Leadership & Management on completion, providing learners with professional recognition related to their leadership learning and an ongoing commitment to continue to develop as effective leaders and to inspire others to achieve excellence.  Goin...