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On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Candice McDonald, participated as a featured presenter at the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) webinar on ‘Igniting Firefighter Retention’. The webinar provided strategies and tips for volunteer fire departments to utilize to boost retention and create a dynamic team.

Volunteer fire and EMS personnel regularly go from their normal daily routines to a response mode that can expose them to acute, and sometimes traumatic, stress. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to serious behavioral health issues, including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and substance abuse. NVFC's new course examines PTSD The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) offers a new course that examines PTSD and the various types of substance abuse that is frequently seen in the fire...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Newell Road Fire burning in Klickitat County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 12:14 a.m. PT. He determined that the Newell Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Golden Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon, USA. The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator - Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 4:34 p.m. PT. He determined that the Golden Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the fir...

Lorient, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems, has extended its sales team with the appointment of Jennifer Bennett, who will be taking on the role of Regional Sales Manager – South. Jennifer will further strengthen Lorient’s UK sales team – focusing on account management and business development throughout the South, South East (including London), and East Anglia regions. She brings extensive sales experience & knowledge to the role having...

The UK’s pioneer firefighter for road rescue has welcomed the news that real-time road crash data could soon be made available to the emergency services, helping to speed up collision response times and save lives describing it as a ‘breakthrough.’ In the event of a collision, the TeCall system, which is about to be piloted, will provide detailed information about the vehicles involved to the fire service, police, paramedics, and highway operators, almost instantly. road safe...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued three ducklings that fell into a drain at Goonellabah, in the state's Northern Rivers. A postman was traveling on Rouse Road, near Pleasant Street, around 8 am, when he noticed the mother duck standing on the roadway. He then saw one car 'clip' the hen's leg, while the driver was swerving to avoid it. FRNSW firefighters FRNSW firefighters arrived on-scene to assist with accessing and removing the three ducklings from the drain The 'postie' safe...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators suspect a fire that damaged a unit at Wentworthville, in Sydney's west, may have been sparked by an electric scooter. Twenty-eight firefighters and seven fire trucks were deployed to attack the blaze, which broke out in a ground-floor unit within the four-level complex in Lane Street, around 8:15 am. Three people inside the unit managed to escape before the flames took hold. One was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation and later tran...

CIC is seeking three Specialist non-executive Directors to join its statutory Board. These are voluntary, non-executive (non-renumerated) roles and it is expected that the role will average eight hours per month. Meetings are generally held in Central London and are hybrid. Specialist directors would normally serve for three years and are eligible to be reappointed for one further term by mutual agreement. Leadership teams and workforce CIC is seeking specialist input in the following ar...

It’s a world cup win for England as the veteran team lifted the trophy on the final day – and among them was WYFRS Fire Officer - Simeon Bambrook. Simeon, who is Assistant District Commander at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), was thrilled when the finals in Thailand saw the England Veterans walk away with the cup. The father-of-two has been involved in football from a young age when he played in the Youth Team at Leeds United. He said the atmosphere at the stadi...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has published its new Member Strategy, setting out its ambitions to continuously improve, and to firmly establish NFCC and the UK Fire and Rescue Service as among the best in the world. The Strategy, which has been shaped by extensive engagement and consultation with NFCC members, demonstrates how NFCC will achieve its mission of working with fire and rescue services over the next three years, to achieve safer communities through collaboration, partnershi...

Fire safety businesses across Scotland are being offered the chance to bid for potential work worth up to £20 million to support a wide range of public bodies.  A Scottish procurement firm has invited businesses to apply for it its new fire safety framework, which launches in early 2024. Potential suppliers include consultants, assessors, and experts who can install safety measures from fire doors and alarms to sprinkler systems.  registration details It also covers vital reme...

Siderise has launched the first edition of its new Technical Deep Dives, which marks the start of a series of free e-learning modules. They are designed to help construction professionals build the breadth and depth of their knowledge by getting to grips with key areas of passive fire protection and noise control in the built environment. Edition 1 ‘Movement Matters’ explores the challenges imposed upon perimeter firestops resulting from curtain wall façade and building movem...

Command™ Brand announces its first official Director of Dorm Design, Bobby Berk, who will provide style inspiration for students and young adults to help transform their space to match their current aesthetic ‘era’ this Back to College season and fearlessly express themselves with ease. Bobby Berk is a design expert, Emmy-nominated host of Queer Eye and author of ‘Right at Home: How Good Design is Good for The Mind,’ publishing September 12, 2023. Former college...

Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owned fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, recently received a 14-apparatus order from the Orlando Fire Department. The recently ordered apparatus include 10 custom pumpers, three SPH 100 mid-mount aerial platforms and an SLTDA 105, the department’s first tractor drawn aerial. Mid-mount aerial platforms “Sutphen Corporation is proud to work with the Orlando Fire Department and continue a partnership dating back to the 1960s,” sai...

Four new fire engines are responding to emergencies in South Yorkshire for the first time, in the first stage of a multi-million pound investment by the county’s fire and rescue service. The £280,000 vehicles are greener, cleaner and more reliable than South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s existing fire engine fleet, which is nearing the end of its operational life. The first four fire engines are to be based at Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Central (Sheffield) fire station...

CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) systems are widely used for commercial purposes to enhance security, monitor activities, and ensure the safety of personnel and assets. Whether it’s a retail store, office building, warehouse, or any other commercial establishment, CCTV systems can play a vital role in maintaining a secure environment. Listed below is some key information about CCTV systems for commercial purposes: Camera Selection: Choose cameras based on specific requirements. Consid...

Thousands are expected to attend the popular Emergency Services Show 2023, which takes place later in July 2023, at Roundhay Park, in Leeds, UK.  On July 29, visitors will fill the park’s Soldiers Playing Field, where they can see police, fire, and ambulance crews, alongside the Royal British Legion, local councils, and armed forces, including the British Army. Event timings The event, which runs from 11 am to 4 pm, will also have police dogs, the fire service band, fairground ride...

All eyes are turning to Secutech Vietnam as high-level government officials attend the opening ceremony to kick off the show. In a tribute to the ongoing synergies between the public and private sectors, the fair is also commemorating the 61st Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Police Force, connecting exhibitors with government representatives from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam and the Fire and Rescue Police Department. Security and fire safety solution...

Tyco Fire Protection Products announces it will discontinue the production and sale of fluorinated firefighting foams by June 2024, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and related products, and will transition to non-fluorinated foam alternatives. "We have long been a leader in delivering the most innovative, life-saving fire protection solutions in the industry," said Chris Eichmann, Vice President and General Manager, Global Fire Solutions. Firefighting foam solutions Chris Eichmann...

CABE’s Building Inspector Competence Assessment Scheme has been approved as an independent provider scheme by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). CABE’s new process will enable Building Inspectors to evidence their skills, knowledge, and experience, and gain the necessary certification to allow them to apply to the BSR’s register of Building Inspectors. The Building Safety Act 2022 has made it a mandatory requirement for all building control inspectors undertaking restricted...

A fire service technician has said the latest diabetes technology is 'life-changing' as he becomes one of the first in Yorkshire to use it.  Simon Pickering works at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) helping to maintain all the vehicles, which include fire engines, the wildfire 4x4 vehicles, boats, and command units. Simon Pickering Since he’s been two years old, he’s lived with diabetes, which has involved having to control his insulin every day through injectio...

Euralarm and the US Fire Suppression System Association (FSSA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The reciprocal cooperation will focus on education, research, service, and other related activities in the domain of fire safety. Areas of cooperation may include technical guidance, research, and development, thought leadership, and collaboration in the area of fixed firefighting systems. 

ARA Fire have not always got it right, but each time they missed the mark, they learned from it, and they did better in the future. They are continuously getting better and better as a business and as an organization.  Fortunately, the current year's financial results demonstrate the continuous improvement they have achieved. Operating Results  2023 was the eighth consecutive year of record operating earnings. EBITDA increased from USD 50.5 million in 2022 to USD 67.2 million in 202...

They offer an extensive range of safety courses that will ensure the staff are confident enough to deal with an emergency, in any situation. They offer: Basic Fire Awareness Fire Warden & Fire Marshal Training Abrasive Wheels Training Basic First Aid Training Chemical Safety Awareness Training Emergency Response Team Training Manual Handling Occupational First Aid Patient Handling Working At Heights Basic Fire Awareness Training & Fire Warden Training The chosen staff me...

When it comes to installing gates and railings for a client, meticulous planning and attention to detail are paramount. Creating comprehensive blueprints is a crucial step in this process, enabling a clear visualization of the outcome. By investing time and effort into designing accurate and detailed blueprints, TFS engineers can ensure a smoother installation process and, ultimately, deliver a more successful outcome for the client. collaborative approach Ultimately, the success of any gate...

Following the expansion of its testing facilities with the addition of two fire resistance test furnaces, in collaboration with global safety science pioneer, UL Solutions, the FPA is now UKAS accredited to perform fire resistance testing. Reaching temperatures in excess of 1000°C, the large scale (4m wide x 3m high) vertical furnace and small scale (1.5 × 1.5m) vertical and horizontal furnace can test to a range of fire resistance standards for numerous product types including: BS...

TV Presenter, Katie Rushworth from ITV’s Love Your Garden, will be pioneering the celebrations on July 21, with the festivities kicking off at 12 noon. Until recently, the space at the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) station wasn't being used and was just covered in grass. But thanks to firefighters, it has been transformed into a thriving space full of produce. Carrots, onions, strawberries, radishes, cherries, and Brussels sprouts are all growing happily alongside a herb...

Fire extinguishers play a fundamental role in the commercial fire safety of every organization, helping to provide businesses with firefighting equipment that can be used if the worst happens. As well as being used to extinguish a blaze should one occur, fire extinguishers can help prevent a fire from spreading- protecting both the life of those on the premises and the property itself.  importance of fire extinguishers The importance of fire extinguishers cannot be underestimated, and wi...

The Secutech Vietnam fringe program is well known for focusing on the most important regional security and fire safety issues. This year, the spotlight is on several key questions: What’s the future of access control? How can business owners and property managers reduce false alarms at monitoring stations? And how can we respond more swiftly to genuine threats using AI, while reducing operating costs? With more than 350 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions at the fairground,...