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ImageTrend, LLC. has been selected by Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services to provide integrated EMS and fire data management solutions for its 18 Fire Rescue Departments and Sunstar EMS. The county is currently working toward a full implementation with a scheduled go-live this Fall. ImageTrend Elite™ Rescue Once live, ImageTrend Elite™ Rescue will enable Pinellas County first responders to efficiently collect, manage and report data related to the approximately 250,0...

AGF Manufacturing, a global provider of fire protection solutions, is proud to introduce the updated 3011A InspectorsTest Valve, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for efficiency and innovation in the fire protection industry. This cutting-edge design features an integrated sight glass and relief valve drain access port to combine the best features from the 3011A and 3011ASG valves, plus the new 7000L Pressure Relief Valve. performance and reliability The 3011A InspectorsTe...

Security and fire safety specialist, Amthal is proud to announce that it can now offer extended accredited CPD seminars in visual surveillance systems and access control, alongside life safety. The carefully curated, accredited CPD seminars are designed to help professionals keep up-to-date with the latest technology and expectations for compliance with the latest standards, as well as improve their knowledge and skills. Amthal extends CPD Accredited Course Portfolio Essential for maintaining...

Join DetectorTesters at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023, which is taking place at Nottingham City Ground, in Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK), on the 20th June, 2023, in order to meet the team and discover more about the company’s latest products and technology! DetectorTesters are very excited to connect with fellow professionals and discuss the latest trends in fire protection and safety at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023 event. DetectorTesters to exhibit Testifire XTR2 DetectorTesters will...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is donating four decommissioned bushfire tankers to the Solomon Islands, significantly boosting the nation’s emergency capability. The fire engines became available for donation following the allocation of $9m by the State Government towards 16 additional new bushfire water tankers in the 2022/23 NSW budget. The funding has allowed FRNSW to increase its fleet of new bushfire vehicles to 32, replacing the service’s ageing tankers. New trucks The new tru...

Fire risk assessments are not just a legal requirement for businesses; they can also provide significant operational benefits. By identifying potential hazards and weaknesses, a comprehensive fire risk assessment enables organizations to improve their overall performance, reputation, and efficiency. In this article, Total Fire Group will explore the importance of fire risk assessments and how they can enhance various aspects of business operations. What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk...

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters remain at the Surry Hills fire scene, monitoring unstable walls with laser measuring tools and Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones. One external wall has moved 70 mm overnight, reinforcing the commitment to maintain the current exclusion zones for community safety. Light smoldering from deep within the rubble continues. It is not safe for firefighters to enter the structure to extinguish these fires. NSW Police Arson Squad FRNS...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) remote piloted aircraft (RPAS) have assisted building engineers and demolition experts to assess the damaged structure. With the structure too unsafe to enter, FRNSW Aviation Unit has used RPAS assets and technology to provide detailed imagery and video to engineers and demolition contractors. The imagery and video will assist contractors to develop a safe and effective plan to render the structure safe. FRNSW firefighters FRNSW firefighters remain on scene to ens...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is preparing for the make-safe demolition of the two buildings razed by last week's fire at Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. The historic multi-story factory site on Randle Street was engulfed in flames on Thursday, with more than 120 firefighters battling for several hours to control the blaze and save nearby buildings, including residential apartments. An exclusion zone is still in place as FRNSW crews monitor the stability of the remaining structure and smolderi...

Following a period of sustained business growth, JVT Equipamentos – one of Global Fire Equipment’s (GFE) distributors for South and Central America – has expanded its offices in Brazil and introduced a new technical training facility. JVT Equipamentos was established in 2014 by Thais Taraban and Marco Vieira. The company has been based out of its current office in Bahia in the northeast of Brazil since 2016, but due to continued sales growth in recent years, the company has no...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain at the scene of a major fire in Surry Hills, dousing reignition points and assisting with investigations. The blaze, which at its peak was declared a '10th alarm', destroyed two multi-storey buildings on Randle Street yesterday afternoon. FRNSW firefighters and trucks More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney, battl...

Kitchen islands and peninsulas continue to be a major renovation trend that property owners have leaned into. They’re majorly convenient and functional, and they have proved to be a return on investment.  code requirements To match the increasing code requirements of the modern kitchen, the NFPA updates the code every year to keep good fire safety. Safe-T Fire Protection makes sure the residential or commercial building stays up to electrical code and standards on both a local and...

Recently, the opening ceremony of the Khon Kaen 6S Store of ZOOMLION Thailand was successfully held. This event was led by ZOOMLION Thailand and held in cooperation with such product lines as the earthmoving machinery product line and the agricultural machinery product line.  It marks another milestone for the localization efforts of ZOOMLION Thailand. ZOOMLION Thailand On the day of the opening ceremony, more than 200 customers from agricultural companies, construction contractors, road...

At this time of year, there is still a build-up of dead grass and heather left over from last year which can dry very quickly as temperatures increase and pose a heightened risk of fire. People who live, work, or visit rural areas are being urged to exercise caution over the next few days. The very high warning – released in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) – remains in place until Monday, 29 May, 2023. This covers East, Central, and Southern Scotland. High intens...

The UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge is held every year in The Solent and is open to other emergency services with entries from police, ambulance crews and the RNLI. The competition promotes problem-solving skills, teamwork and fitness and is an event that the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has entered for several years. This year the challenge celebrated its 20th anniversary and saw participants battling with showers and strong winds. The event, which took place from May...

Following the lifting of all external and internal restrictions, Nittan is pleased to announce official 'Manufacturer accredited product training sessions' will resume on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. The first dates and subject matter are: 4th of July - Evolution device overview, Evolution 1 control panel overview, and Evolution 1 cause and effects programming. 5th of July - EVO+ multi-loop control panel overview. Installation and diagnostics, EVO+ cause and effects prog...

FIREX International 2023 was a huge show for the DetectorTesters team, as they officially introduced Testifire XTR2 to the market. The first of their connected solutions, Testifire XTR2 not only offers functional testing of smoke and heat detectors - it also delivers on reporting, with the result of each detector tested automatically recorded and presented in a report at the end of the test job. Testifire XTR2 exhibited at FIREX International 2023 Testifire XTR2 proved a real hit at FIREX Int...

Representatives from Esh Construction, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and local primary schools have taken part in a steel signing event to mark the completion of the first phase of work on the state-of-the-art Hebburn Tri-Station. Steven Bewick, Station Manager for Hebburn Community Fire Station, Louise Norris, Locality Manager at North East Ambulance Service, and Neil Hall, Chief Inspector at Northumbria Police, joined Esh Cons...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rushed to the aid of an elderly man whose car crashed into a building in Sydney's west. The vehicle struck a row of brick garages on Ashley Lane, Westmead, just after 11 am, causing the 92-year-old driver to suffer a minor head injury. FRNSW crews Firefighters with specialist skills in dealing with structural collapse were called in to assess the garages The man managed to walk away from the wreckage, with FRNSW crews providing him initial medica...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire in a multi-level building at Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received when flames started engulfing the seven-story building on Randle Street just after 4 pm. FRNSW firefighters and fire trucks More than 100 FRNSW firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, are now working to contain and extinguish the blaze. The building is starting to collapse, while the inferno is beginning...

New video footage, released by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), shows the moment a wall from an engulfed building in Surry Hills came crashing down onto the street below. The seven-story complex on Randle Street caught alight just after 4 pm. Safety of emergency crews A major firefighting operation is continuing, with more than 100 firefighters battling to contain and extinguish the flames. Multiple ladder trucks are being utilized, among the more than 20 FRNSW appliances on-scene. A large exclu...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has upgraded the inferno in Surry Hills to a '10th alarm' status, the most severe type of fire. More than 100 firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, continue to work to extinguish the blaze in two buildings on Randle Street. At this stage, it is believed that both impacted buildings have been vacant. Firefighting operations FRNSW crews have also been dousing smaller fires that threatened to spread to surrounding buildings, including residential ap...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have now gained the upper hand on a major fire which has destroyed two multi-story buildings in Surry Hills. The blaze broke out on Randle Street just after 4 pm and was later upgraded to a '10th alarm', the most severe type of fire. FRNSW's Incident Controller They successfully stopped the blaze from engulfing other nearby buildings, including residential flats More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene from multiple stations across Sydney and have...

ZOOMLION Turkey has recently opened an outlet in Anatolia, marking a further leap forward for ZOOMLION to ‘go global’ and also showing ZOOMLION’s confidence in deepening and expanding the international market. Aurora Green once again shines on Turkey. On the day of the opening ceremony, many customers were invited to attend the event. The scene was crowded and lively. In addition to the signing ceremony, ZOOMLION awarded honorary medals to customers who purchased equipment in...

Following the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg have also opted for vehicles from the ‘Efficient Technology’ model series of Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer is very successful in Germany with its ET series these days. Currently, the group firefighting vehicles for disaster relief (LF 20 KatS) are being delivered, which the Federal Ministry of the Interior ordered at the end of 2021, on behalf of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster A...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The gathering welcomes all who desire to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on September 11, 2001. All proceeds were collected to support the National Fallen Fire...

IFSEC is excited to announce that in 2024 the UK’s pioneering security exhibition will feature a new conference dedicated to the fast-changing world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. In partnership with the global research and consultancy leader, Omdia, the conference will run at IFSEC 2024 in London’s ExCeL Gallery Rooms, away from the exhibition floor. trends and innovations The conference will give delegates an opportunity to look back...

On the 3rd of April 2023, ARA Fire acquired Sicada Fire & Safety (Sicada). This acquisition has helped ARA Fire establish a national footprint for the mobile fire suppression business. Sicada is located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, South-eastern Queensland, and Central Queensland. Combining Sicada with Fire Suppression Services in Western Australia and Sheridan Fire Solutions in Queensland, two other companies recently acquired by ARA, provides ARA Fire with a strong national fo...

Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator as the stricter regime to protect residents begins. Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Building Safety Act 2022 All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or fac...