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The Akron Brass Company, a longtime Darley Partner, is the global manufacturer of high-performance products, engineered and tested for superior fire suppression and emergency response needs. With a culture that thrives on challenges, Akron Brass, like Darley, continues to design and develop products and systems for those they care about most – the customers. safety equipment Akron Brass is committed to providing the best in safety equipment to help users Akron Brass is committed to pro...

HURST Jaws of Life® is raising the bar in industry performance for battery-powered combination tools, introducing the SC 758E2 with improved ratings, wider spreads and larger cutter openings. “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, director of marketing and product management. Powerful battery-power...

GMB, the union representing school staff, are shocked and concerned by figures recently released by the London Fire Brigade, that report that of all 57 fires in schools across the capital attended by the LFB in the past year, not one of the schools were fitted with sprinklers also known as Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS). GMB Supporting LFB Campaign GMB is supporting the LFB campaign to ensure all schools are fitted with sprinklers by urging GMB members to contact their local members...

New figures released show that no schools, which have had fires recently, had sprinklers fitted. This year alone, London Fire Brigade had attended 57 fires in schools in the capital and new figures released by the Brigade show that not a single school had an automatic fire suppression system (AFSS) fitted. The Brigade has long been calling for sprinklers to become a mandatory requirement in schools. In particular, they want sprinklers to be mandatory in all new school builds and for all schools...

Huntingdon Fire Station is opening its doors to the public on Saturday August 10 for a free event that promises something for all the family. The station will be open for members of the public to come and find out what life is like at a fire station and take a look around our fire engines. Activities on the day include dunk a firefighter, raffle, face painting, and a BBQ. There’ll also be a vintage fire engine and memorabilia on show. They’ll be joined by colleagues from Cambridgesh...

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS) is delighted to announce that one of its stations has won a national energy reduction competition. Fire and Rescue Services from across the country took part in the energy-saving competition to reduce energy consumption over a four-month period throughout the winter, with Avonmouth fire station topping the leaderboard. The competition involved 66 fire stations from Avon, Essex, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire, London and Scotland. Avonmouth fire statio...

TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand that offers operations and training management software for the fire service, and the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) are proud to announce Lee Whitner of South Adams County (Colorado) Fire Department, as the recipient of the 2019 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award. 2019 VCOS Training Officer Award As the award winner, Whitner will be recognized during the annual VCOS meeti...

Are the fire protection systems compliant with Australian Standards and local codes? Have users had them tested and inspected recently? These things are often given the least importance and at times neglected. However, as a business owner or building manager, keeping the employees and building occupants safe and secure against the risk and dangers of fire is part of the long list of responsibilities. Having a comprehensive fire protection system should also include routine maintenance and testi...

Business owners and building managers have an extensive list of duties and responsibilities. One of them is maintaining and protecting the safety of their employees and building occupants from the risks and hazards of fire. This is one of the most crucial of all their obligations. Furthermore, businesses and buildings are required to comply with the rules and regulations set by national and local legislation. Because of the level of skills and technicality needed to stay compliant, it is best t...

Building on the recently released 65-bar Pilot Cylinder and to complement this existing solution, we are pleased to announce the release of a new high-capacity 125-bar version, where more system capability and higher operating pressure are required. Pilot Cylinders versions Using the highly trusted and proven DAB Solenoid Operated Valve, both Pilot Cylinders versions have been engineered to support new/existing CO2 and other fixed extinguishing systems. The pilot cylinders are supplied with a...

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety and surveillance industry will have a strong presence at the GSX 2019 (Global Security Exchange 2019) event, being represented in nearly a dozen member booths across the show floor. OSSA will celebrate its one-year anniversary while in Chicago and demonstrate the rapid progress underway as competing and complementary institutions...

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...

Smoke alarms are a crucial component of safety in a home, as these fire-protection devices will automatically detect and alert users of the presence of smoke and can save a life in the event of a fire. When placed in the right location, the smoke alarm could additionally aid firefighters in quickly finding the fire in the home, allowing them to better focus their efforts. audio sound An audio sound is emitted when residential or commercial Smoke Alarms are activated, if no one is at the prope...

Installing a smoke alarm is one of the most sensible measures you can take to manage fire risk. Smoke alarms are a requirement under smoke alarm legislation QLD. This applies to new homes and all existing homes undergoing building work. Individuals who are sleeping don't smell smoke and are unlikely to wake up during a fire. The most practical way to ensure house occupants wake up and get to safety is to install smoke alarms. New smoke alarm legislation The new smoke alarm legislation affects...

Bristol Uniforms will be unveiling a new provision for Fire & Rescue Services (FRSs) at this year’s Emergency Services Show, to specifically help with the swift and safe cleaning and decontamination of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). A global renowned designer and manufacturer of PPE for the emergency services, Bristol Uniforms will be supplying specialist decontamination machines to Fire & Rescue Services for use on-site at fire stations, as well as enhancing its manag...

From humble beginnings in 1979, Lorient’s first combined fire and smoke seal was created in a small industrial unit in Surrey. Fast forward, Lorient is a global market pioneer in high performance door sealing systems recognized worldwide for quality, technical capability, and service. They have over 100 employees across the globe; and 100s of products in range; and continue to break new records. Engineering the Future While the company’s services have expanded, the underlying prin...

Five representatives from Wisconsin-based Aladtec will be among vendors demonstrating the tools and services for fire and rescue services during the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue International conference Aug. 7-10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the annual conference and expo of the IAFC, has provided senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs for 140 years. As an organization, the IAFC represents experts in the first r...

As a professional firefighter, one has likely grown accustomed to people depending on them when disaster strikes their property. And just as the fellow citizens depend on them to suppress a dangerous fire, they depend on fire hoses and other equipment to function efficiently so that the firefighter can do their job. Below is a look at the key role handline nozzles play in extinguishing fires and how they can ensure that the nozzle is kept in good working order. Why is proper nozzle maintenanc...

E- ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a global provider of emergency response vehicles, is proud to announce its expansion in Ocala, Florida with the addition of 66,000 square feet. E-ONE currently has a total of more than 300,000 square feet for its Ocala operations, including the Welcome Center and the Chassis, Body and Aerial facilities. In addition, at the E-ONE Hamburg, NY facility, there is a 75,000 square foot operation for stainless steel body production. The new expansion in Ocala, FL b...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for Emergency Call Handlers to join its Combined Fire Control. As the first port of call for emergency calls from residents and businesses across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, the role is a key part of the Service, helping people in need of help while also sending fire engines and officers to their locations.  application window The rewarding role involves helping people in their time of need and is an outstanding way to serve the local com...

Every year in June, July, August, the authorities complain of untimely sampling of hydrants that dry up water supplies and create additional risks with slippery roads. Fire hydrants in France are equipped with Keyser DN100 fittings, according to NFS61-708. The standard space between the upper part of the Keyser fitting and its protective plate is more than 3 cm (according to the standard). ultra-flat Keyser plug with lock To reserve the opening of fire hydrants for security services, POK®...

The new site offers one of the most innovative service and aftermarket parts sales support resources in the industry. Features include: Enhanced Visuals: See what part you are ordering with over 6,000 parts featuring a photograph or 2D drawing. Cross Referencing: If you know the vendor part number (pn), but not the REV Fire part number, the integrated cross reference tool allows you to match the vendor PN to the REV Fire PN with ease. Data Analytics: The REV Fire Parts team supports the par...

REV Group, globally renowned manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, has launched a new ecommerce website for REV Fire Parts, firetruckparts.com, featuring parts for ANY fire truck, including E-ONE, KME and Ferrara vehicles. Fire truck parts and equipment The new site offers one of the most innovative service and aftermarket parts sales support resources in the industry. Top new features of the site include: Enhanced Visuals: See what part you are ordering with over 6,000...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a global provider of emergency response vehicles, is proud to announce the new TITAN 4×4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle has met or exceeded expectations in all categories of third-party advanced product testing. In accordance with NFPA 414 (Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles), all newly-designed vehicles must undergo a series of (34) prototype tests followed by (13) operational tests for each production unit to val...

The undergrowth fire on the Lydd Ranges is now fully extinguished after three days of firefighting. On July 26, 2019, the emergency phase of the incident led by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) officially came to a close after all firefighting operations were completed. Duty of care has now been handed back to the land owner. Lee Rose, Assistant Director Channel Tunnel and Resilience at KFRS, said: “On behalf of the service and all other agencies that have been involved throughout the...

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...

Firefighters have issued a summer heat safety plea following several incidents cornfields, grass and crop fires in Kent that have been linked to the hot and dry weather the county is currently experiencing. Countering wildfire incidents Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) deals frequently with rural fires, but during periods of hot and dry weather, incidents on grassland have the potential to become much bigger wildfires. Last year (2018), KFRS responded to almost 700 grassfires, and so far, t...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a global provider of emergency response vehicles, announce the award of a four-year Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) cooperative contract. Sourcewell creates national cooperative contract purchasing solutions on behalf of its member agencies. Cooperative contracts offer both time and money savings for users by consolidating the efforts of numerous individually prepared solicitations into one national, cooperatively shared process — taking advantage of the agg...

Since 1971, Amerex has provided the highest quality fire protection products. Deep relationships with customers give the insight to innovate and provide end users with the solutions they need. Every extinguisher, no matter how well manufactured, is vulnerable to corrosive elements, such as salt air in coastal installations over a long period of time. These environments can cause significant structural damage to a regular fire extinguisher, impairing its functionality and potentially making its...

Portable fire extinguishers are easily and readily carried or portable as the name implies. They enable residents to reach the cause of the fire and assist in extinguishing it. They are intended for small fires that in case not extinguished, may turn into big, uncontrolled fires. In case the fire isn’t extinguished with the fire extinguisher, call the local fire department immediately. Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers can save property and lives by putting out a s...