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The future of a fire station in South Lanarkshire is under review as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) prepares to launch a public consultation to gather views from the community. The SFRS will consider options for Leadhills Community Fire Station based on robust data, delivering community safety, value for money and feedback from the public and stakeholders. Views of the local community SFRS will gather the views of the local community on a way forward for the station The building...

A Fire Chief has been presented with a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding work with hazardous materials. Dave Walton, the Deputy Chief Fire Officer at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), received the award at the NCEC Hazmat 2023 conference, when the work he does across the country was highlighted to hundreds of delegates. Dave is a national pioneer in Hazmat (hazardous materials) and is the National Fire Chiefs Council Hazmat Lead. He was also the Project Executive for...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report on the 2020 propylene release and explosion at the Watson Grinding facility in Houston, Texas, that fatally injured two workers and a nearby resident and damaged hundreds of neighboring homes. The CSB’s final report highlights two key safety issues: the lack of a comprehensive process safety management program at the Watson Grinding facility to manage the risks of its thermal spray c...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation announced the Seattle Fire Department has unveiled a new energy response unit (ERU) equipped with advanced carbon dioxide fire suppression technology to combat fires occurring in underground electrical vaults.  Sold through Hughes Fire Equipment and funded by the public utility providing electricity to Seattle, Washington, Seattle City Light, the Frontline Communications’ CO2 V...

A handful of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have arrived home in Sydney as part of an Australasian relief team returning from Canada, where they’ve helped battle that nation’s wildfire emergency. Four of the nine FRNSW firefighters, dispatched to the province of Alberta, returned with five more colleagues about to leave Canada. The FRNSW personnel were appointed to a variety of leadership roles, such as Logistics Managers, Safety and Information Officers, Task Force Comma...

Opening on Thursday, 29 June, the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage is a new attraction designed to charm people of all ages and interests. Visitors will be able to explore five themes within the museum, which brings a touch of modern technology and interactive displays to the experience. The museum is located at the site of McDonald Road Fire Station in the heart of Edinburgh. The entrance can be found via Dryden Terrace. Kelly McMeekin is the Manager of Museum and Heritage at the...

As the retired head of Industrial Design for Blackline, it was a true honor to attend Red Dot’s Awards Gala last week in Essen, Germany. The Red Dot Awards are a globally recognized symbol of product design excellence, celebrating innovation and creativity across various industries. On behalf of Blackline, Barry Moore proudly accepted the award for innovative design for G6, a product that Blackline collaborated with Advanta Design on for many months.  Red Dot Awards To see Blacklin...

Nashville, TN Former Police Officer and Stoney Creek Records Artist - Frank Ray joined US Senator Ben Ray Lujan (New Mexico) for a panel at the US Capitol to discuss the mental health challenges first responders are facing and the robust services and resources essential to supporting their mental health needs. The panel was an open dialogue where they were joined by a prestigious group of experts. Ray’s visit to the Capitol officially kicked off his first responder-oriented mental health...

As the threat of wildfires increases, Ford Motor Company and the Bronco Wild Fund are donating a Bronco Badlands® SUV with Sasquatch® off-road package to the National Park Service for use in Bandelier National Monument, where it will operate a firefighting command vehicle.    fire response and disaster relief “For more than a century Ford has supported fire response and disaster relief efforts by deploying vehicles to provide emergency transportation and power and deliver es...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have announced that, from July 1st, 2023, they will no longer attend all alarm signals generated from an automatic fire alarm system. Instead, the Call Challenge approach will be invoked to reduce the number of false alarms their crews attend. “Call Challenge” approach In a bid to reduce false alarm callouts, fire services have successfully trialed and implemented similar approaches across England, and, following a rigorous public and pr...

Kidde, North America’s major home fire safety brand, recently introduced three new HomeSafe™ enabled devices, adding to its comprehensive suite of fully integrated home health and safety product offerings. Connected to the Kidde app by Kidde HomeSafe technology, these additional smart detection products can provide instant notification of home safety threats such as smoke, carbon monoxide (CO) and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. New HomeSafe™ enabled devices At a time when...

As markets adapt and develop, the world has seen a recent increase in demand for Flame Detection, and in particular, the Nittan EVC-IR Flame Detector. Nittan understands the paramount importance of fire safety in any environment. That’s why they proudly present their EVC-IR Flame Detector, the ultimate solution for detecting and preventing fires, before they become devastating incidents. Nittan EVC-IR Flame Detector Nittan EVC-IR Flame Detector surpasses traditional fire detection syste...

Rosenbauer is launching two new power generators, the RTE PX 14 Basic and the RTE PX 14 Super Silent. Both are further developments of the tried and tested RS 14 series, have the same functionalities and performance characteristics as their predecessors, and are now also largely recyclable. This was achieved by dispensing with glass-fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP), which were previously used for weight and design reasons, for example for the lining, and could be completely substituted by part...

Crews at Fire and Rescue NSW’s Miranda station have taken possession of a new, high-tech Aerial Platform to protect Sydney’s southern suburbs. Valued at $2.5 million, the latest model aerial appliance is one of four new, identical platforms helping to form a ring of high-rise protection around Sydney’s ever-growing skyline. Other Aerial Platforms will be stationed at Hornsby in Sydney’s north, Huntingwood in the west and on the Central Coast. Miranda Fire Stati...

Hornsby Fire Station has received a new, state-of-the-art Aerial Platform to tackle high-rise emergencies in Sydney’s north. Valued at $2.5 million dollars, the high-tech appliance is one of four new Aerial Platforms purchased by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). The others will be stationed at Huntingwood in Sydney’s west, Miranda in the city’s south and on the Central Coast. Use a mix of foam and water The trucks use a mix of foam and water to extinguish fires faster t...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are assisting Police to determine the cause of a fatal house fire last night at Yamba, on the state's north coast. Just after 9 pm, fire crews from Yamba, Maclean, and Grafton were dispatched to the single-level house, within a retirement village in Orion Drive. wearing breathing apparatus NSW Ambulance paramedics performed CPR on the woman as fire crews As firefighters arrived, they saw a woman, believed to be 73-years-old, suffering smoke inhalatio...

This summer, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are once again teaming up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to deliver cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments nationwide. Now in its fifth year of partnership, Anheuser-Busch is expanding its reach to provide over 2.5 million cans – more than ever before – to help volunteer fire departments as they prepare for and respond to crises, such as wildfires, as well as long incidents at home. The ini...

Over the past month, three bills have been introduced in Congress that would improve the wellbeing of firefighters.  These include a National Firefighter Registry reauthorization bill (H.R. 3821/S. 2119), the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act (S. 1988), and the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act (HERO) Act (H.R. 3671). A House version of the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act and a Senate version of the HERO Act are expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. Historical a...

Darley, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor for national heroes, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Slade McLendon. Slade joins Darley as a recent top graduate from Auburn University, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to serving first responders. Hailing from a family with deep roots in the fire service industry, Slade has spent his formative years immersed in the world of life safety products. Coming from one of the longest-standing E-On...

Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organizations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Amthal has installed a bespoke integrated system, designed to ensure the fire safety and security of staff, volunteers, and visitors at Youth Talk, a local youth counseling service. Youth Talk Based in St Albans, Youth Talk provides free confidential counseling services to young people aged 13 to 25 who live, work, or study in the local area. With over 3,500 counseling sessions taking place each year, the safety and security of its staff and clients are of paramount importance. Around-the-cl...

Recruitment and retention are vital elements for the success of any volunteer fire or emergency medical services (EMS) department. Volunteer departments play a critical role in safeguarding communities, but without enough dedicated volunteers, these departments struggle to fulfill their mission. Volunteer fire and EMS departments across the country are struggling to attract and retain qualified members. Recognizing this challenge, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the Nat...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) joined its signature Health & Safety Training Summit and Recruitment & Retention Experience conferences into one expanded NVFC Training Summit in 2023 to focus on critical issues impacting the volunteer fire and emergency services. The sold-out event was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on June 23-24. The two-day training and networking conference drew over 150 firefighters, EMS providers, and fire service leaders from 37 states. The NVFC was a...

Volunteer firefighters who are NVFC members have until June 30 to enter to win a free MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. The helmet has a jet-style design that reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable. Learn more and enter. This is the second of three opportunities to win a Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2023. MSA Safety and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working tog...

A Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Wollongong is hell-bent on turning the tables when it competes in this week’s Australasian Road Rescue Organization (ARRO) Challenge in Adelaide. Along with Broken Hill and a combined Region South team, the Wollongong firefighters form one of three FRNSW crews chasing top honours in the national titles. Emergency services Wollongong finished second overall in 2022, narrowly losing to South Australia’s Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), this year&rsquo...

In its application for the award as one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, WAGNER Group GmbH was able to convince the scientific jury with its above-average innovative capacity, especially in the category 'Innovation-promoting top management'. The company was honored for its innovative strength with the TOP100 Award at the festive prize-giving ceremony in Augsburg on June 23. The award was presented by Ranga Yogeshwar - a renowned German science journalist who is the...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding homeowners to heed its warnings about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, following another two dangerous fires at the weekend. In the first incident, a blaze broke out in the garage of a home in Hector Street at Bass Hill, in Sydney’s south-west, around 11.15 am on Saturday. Arrival of local firefighters The flames destroyed the bike, which was smashed by residents with a garden hose just before the arrival A man placed an e-bike battery on c...

When applying for the award as one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, the WAGNER Group GmbH was able to convince the scientific jury of its above-average innovative ability, particularly in the category "Innovation-promoting top management". The company was honored for its innovative strength with the TOP100 Award at the ceremonial award ceremony in Augsburg on June 23. The award was presented by Ranga Yogeshwar - the science journalist who is the mentor of the compet...

The City of Vienna - Fire Department and Civil Protection has received two state-of-the-art electric firefighting vehicles. Vienna’s City Councilor for Fire Services - Peter Hanke, Fire Director - Mario Rauch and Chief Sales Officer of Rosenbauer International AG - Andreas Zeller presented the new basic firefighting vehicles (BLF) for the first time at the Landstrasse fire station. Almost 120 years ago to the day, the Vienna Professional Fire Department put its first electric fire truck i...

Honeywell has announced that it has joined forces with a group of pioneering industry partners to help deliver more detailed contextual information about commercial fire emergencies to first responders. In a fire emergency response, firefighters are typically only given a simple building address, before they arrive on site. By sharing data from either the fire communicator radio at the building or from a monitoring station, this group will provide first responders with access to the important i...