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AEI Cables: Fire Safety And Building Compliance

Many of the new requirements under the new Building Safety Act 2022 are still not understood by those making critical decisions in the fire safety supply chain, says cable supplier - AEI Cables. The Act – introduced in October 2023 makes new requirements for higher-risk buildings, which are those deemed to be at least 18 meters in height or at least seven stories containing at least two residential units. safe evacuation The appeal for more easily understood information from the regulat...

Fire Extinguisher Testing For Australian Businesses

Fire extinguishers are an important part of any business. The last thing users would want to have is a fire at the place of business and not have a fire extinguisher that is working properly and up to code as outlined by the Australian Standards AS 1851-2010. It is for this reason that fire extinguisher testing is particularly important. What is fire extinguisher testing? For starters, fire extinguisher testing is part and parcel of the business obligations for Australian businesses...

Advanced's EvacGo System Enhances Resident Safety

A Manchester independent living complex is now equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology after installing an EvacGo evacuation alert system from Advanced.  In central Manchester, Princess Court is a high-rise building that offers specialist housing for residents aged 55 and over across 50 flats. Constructed in 1993 and managed by Your Housing Group, the development provides low-level support to help residents live independently and safely.  MxPro 5 With Advanced’s best-...

Teledyne FLIR & Red Cat Boost U.S. Army sUAS Capabilities

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Ma...

Mine Safety Equipment: Protecting Workers And Profits

Australia is endowed with vast mine sites all across the country. Operating mine sites is extremely expensive, critical equipment is normally functions day in and day out under extreme conditions. The mining industry poses higher risks and hazards than others. To reduce the risks that come with working in this industry, mine safety should be seriously considered at all times. Thus, operators are expected to invest in mining safety equipment to protect the workers and their productivity and this...

Palladium Safety Solutions Highlights The Importance Of Fire Evacuation Plans

The truth about modern houses is surprising to many people: house fires nowadays spread much quicker than before. The furniture and construction materials used in modern homes can lead a room to catch fire completely in less than three minutes, whereas it took 17 minutes for older houses built some decades ago. This significant decrease in the time available to escape makes having an efficient fire evacuation strategy not only important, but crucial for survival. The Psychology of Emergency Re...

Fire And Rescue NSW Firefighters Control Villawood Blaze With Ladder Truck

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely evacuated 15 people after a fire broke out in a unit complex in Villawood in Sydney’s west early this morning. Firefighters were called to the property in Alcoomie Street just before 2.00 am. On arrival, crews were confronted with intense flames engulfing a second-level unit, which had spread to the roof and was venting high into the air. Aerial ladder platform truck deployed It took firefighters two hours to bring the blaze under control. An aerial la...

Fire And Rescue NSW Contain Arncliffe House Blaze

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a large fire that severely damaged a vacant home in Arncliffe, New South Wales (NSW), late last night. Just after 10:30pm, the FRNSW Communications Centre received more than 35 Triple Zero (000) calls reporting the house in on Queen Street was engulfed in flames. Fire and Rescue NSW team dispatched Six fire trucks and over 25 firefighters were dispatched immediately to the scene Six fire trucks and over 25 firefighters were dispatched immediately to t...

Fire Alarm Systems & Safety Services In Kolkata

Fire alarm systems are one of the most crucial components of fire safety in both residential and commercial buildings. They help detect the presence of fire or smoke, alert occupants, and activate emergency protocols to minimize damage and protect lives. installing reliable fire alarms With the increasing need for enhanced fire protection, fire safety services in Kolkata have been emphasizing the importance of installing reliable fire alarm systems. In this blog, we will explore the key uses...

ZIEGLER LF 20 Delivered To Patriching Fire Dept

On 21.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 20 to the fire department of Patriching. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

ZIEGLER LF 20 Delivered To Fredelsloh Fire Department

On 20.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 20 to the fire department of Fredelsloh. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

FRNSW Drones Support Carinda Storm Recovery

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has provided critical support to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) in assessing and prioritizing repairs, following the devastating storm that struck Carinda, near Walgett, earlier this week. Specialist FRNSW HAZMAT (hazardous materials) crews deployed advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS, or drone) technology to conduct a comprehensive aerial survey of the town, enabling rapid and detailed assessments of damaged properties, including nine homes and fo...

New ZIEGLER LF 10 Enhances Schmitten Fire Services

On 20.11.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an LF 10 to the fire department of Schmitten. Special features ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation. Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation. Z-Vision LED ambient lighting. Z-Cab crew cabin. Roller shutter boxes on the roof for the largest possible loading volume.

Pierce Delivers New Aerial Ladders To NOFD

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the delivery of four Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders on Enforcer™ chassis to the New Orleans Fire Department. These four identical trucks, built on a single rear axle chassis, were chosen for their exceptional maneuverability on the city's historic, narrow streets, further strengthening the partnership between the New Orleans Fire Department, Pierce, and Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin...

FRNSW Battles Fatal Auburn House Fire, Investigations Ongoing

A woman has died in a house fire in Auburn in Sydney’s west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 6.30 pm about a house alight in Cardigan Street. Eight trucks and more than 30 firefighters arrived on scene and found the single level property fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters respond to Auburn house fire Neighbors reported a person inside the home and under extreme conditions Neighbors reported a person inside the home and under extreme cond...

Multi-Agency Hub Revolutionizes Fire Emergency Response

U.K. fire and rescue services (FRSs) Hereford and Worcester FRS, Shropshire FRS,  Cleveland Fire Brigade, and Country Durham & Darlington FRS have selected Motorola Solutions to deploy a new Control Room Solution (CRS) utilizing a shared control room platform to allow the four control rooms to work independently as well as a collaborative services hub. The new solution integrates workflows from initial call-taking to dispatch, into an intuitive and unified response system. It will...

Efficient Building Compliance With ASSA ABLOY Solutions

For many different stakeholders in building design, construction, and management, security specifications can be a difficult, time-consuming task. Everyone from architects, developers, and contractors to security consultants, distributors, and even building inspectors benefits from trustworthy, transparent specification support for doors and related solutions.   Digitalization and personalized service When the goals are better buildings, safer building users, and happier customers,...

Dräger Renews NBAC Sponsorship For Firefighting Safety

Dräger, an international pioneer in medical and safety technology, has renewed its sponsorship of the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge (NBAC), as part of its commitment to supporting the firefighting community and promoting industry best practices. In its 16th year, The Challenge sees teams of five firefighters from across the UK competing where success depends on the expert use of breathing apparatus to manage an incident and the deployment of intelligent strategies such as tactical...

FRNSW: Fire Safety After Camperdown Lithium-Ion Blaze

A lithium-ion battery left on charge is believed to be the cause of a unit fire in Camperdown overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) initially responded to an automatic fire alarm in a multi-storey unit complex on the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Lyons Road around 2.40 am. The first arriving crews reported large volumes of thick black smoke coming from the building. Ten trucks and approximately 40 firefighters quickly got to work, attacking the fire on the second level of the complex. Al...

FRNSW Saves Businesses From Trangie Cafe Fire

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a row of businesses from a fire that destroyed an abandoned café this morning at Trangie, in the state’s West. The blaze broke out in Dandaloo Street, just after 9 am. The FRNSW crew from Trangie was quickly on the scene and was joined by FRNSW’s Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations, Cheryl Steer, who was travelling through the town at the time. The crew battled to control the blaze for 90 minutes, providing water pr...

FRNSW Responds to Abardare House Fire in Cessnock

Three people have been saved from a fire that has destroyed a home at Abardare in Cessnock. The blaze broke out just after 9.00 am on Friday morning in the large single-story residence on Greta Street. More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 10 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to the home on fire. Upon arrival, FRNSW crews found the house fully engulfed with fire, with large volumes of smoke issuing from the property. Containing The Fire Firefighter...

Lorient Celebrates World Quality Week 2024

Lorient proudly marks World Quality Week 2024, embracing the theme: ‘From Compliance to Performance.’ The focus underscores the journey from meeting essential standards to achieving excellence and delivering exceptional value to customers. To commemorate the occasion, their quality team has curated an engaging week filled with interactive activities, exciting competitions, and insightful workshops, aimed at strengthening their culture of quality and innovation. World Quality Week 2...

Blackline Safety Releases New Whitepaper - Navigating Radiation Risks

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders in an effort to mitigate radiation exposure for fire-hazmat and first responder teams. Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public, and the environment. robust emergency protocols “For...

Innovative Hearing Protection: ISOtunes In Focus

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a hidden but widespread issue in Australia, particularly in industries where loud environments are the norm. But the good news is, there are practical, innovative solutions available that can protect their hearing, both at work and at home. In this guide, they’ll explore how individuals and workplaces can turn down the volume and tackle NIHL head-on. Embrace Tech and Innovation Smart Hearing Protection: Now, hearing protection devices are smar...

Darley, NFFF Announce 2024 Essay Competition Winners

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Thought Leadership Essay Competition, a platform that celebrates the fire service's forward-thinking leaders. Founded by Congress in 1992, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) honors fallen firefighters and supports their families, providing resources, counseling, and educational assistance. NFFF also collaborates on initiatives to prevent firefi...

Essential Fire Alarm Components & Benefits Guide

Fire alarm systems are crucial safety mechanisms designed to protect people, property, and assets from the dangers of fire. From commercial buildings to homes, these systems serve as a first line of defense, offering critical warnings that can prevent catastrophic loss of life and property. This guide will dive into the essential uses, components, types, and benefits of fire alarm systems, making it clear why they are an indispensable part of any safety plan. Purpose and Primary Uses of Fire A...

Server Room Fire Safety Tips For IT Managers

Managing a server room involves more than just ensuring the hardware and software run smoothly. Protecting the infrastructure from hazards like a server fire is one of the most important responsibilities for any IT manager. A fire can cause significant damage to equipment and lead to costly downtime, lost data, and business interruptions. Fortunately, with the right precautions, the risk of a server fire can be minimized. Fire Safety Alarms, Inc. outlines practical fire prevention tips specific...

Retail Workers Feel Unsafe: Survey By Motorola Solutions

A majority of American retail workers (57%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ second annual U.S. Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as many of the 1,000+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they have experienced increases in various forms of crime in 2023, and more than half reported concerns about hostile customer interactions and store theft. safety and workplace security The independent...

KSS Fire Suppression Unveils High Pressure Water Mist System - Q1 From Q-Fog

The Q1 from Q-Fog is a new type of easily installed, enhanced fire protection system developed for existing living environments with a heightened need for fire protection. For example: for the elderly, vulnerable, people with dementia or handicapped in care institutions or in their own home. The product is specifically designed to offer a fire protection system that is reliable, simple and cost effective. The basic version of the Q-Fog Q1 offers active fire protection in a room of approx. 25 sq...

Join Essex On-Call Firefighters: Braintree & Witham Taster Sessions

Both Braintree and Witham Fire Stations will be hosting recruitment taster sessions this month for those considering joining their team of on-call firefighters. Witham Fire Station will host its session on Saturday, 25 November, 2024, while Braintree Fire Station will hold its event on Sunday, 3 December, 2024. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn more about this vital role in the local community. Recruitment taster sessions During the taster sessions, attendees will meet with...

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