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The NASH Vectra™ XM-150 compressor extends the series of popular and reliable Vectra XL compressors to a higher level of performance. Now even more reliable and durable, the XM-150 Extended Version offers robust mechanical seals that are compliant with API 682 category II/III.  The patent pending design offers a shaft supported between bearings for added durability, no tie rods, and requires less maintenance than traditional liquid ring compressors. When maintenance is required the d...

Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view of the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Standardization of products and systems Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in the standardization of products and systems for the fire and security industry to guarantee continuous improvement of product quality and system reliability.  This important contribution to a Europe wh...

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire were called to the Canterbury Youth Center on Arum Street around 7.30 am, where they found smoke pouring from the roof before it erupted into flames. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control by 11.30 with crews on the scene until nearly 1 pm, and an investigation into the cause of the fire has revealed it to be arson. West Yorkshire Police are now conducting a criminal investigation. The fire damage was so severe the center is now set to...

Proper hydration is critical to help firefighters perform at their best and avoid health consequences that the combination of intense heat, physical exertion, and loss of fluids can cause. However, with so many demands on budget and resources, many volunteer fire departments struggle to obtain the water they need to keep their firefighters hydrated during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires. Anheuser-Busch and NVFC partnership To help departments meet this need, Anheuser-Busch partn...

When faced with replacement or repair decisions, Nash customers are increasingly considering remanufactured equipment. This is partly because Gardner Denver has such a large installed base of NASH CL and 904 products. Many of these customers are comfortable with the older product lines that have been reliably working in their facilities for many years. Staying with the older models has the added benefit of limiting the number of spare parts they need to keep. The lower cost and shorter lead tim...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has secured a purchase order from the City of Madison Fire Department in Wisconsin for a Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper. The purchase order agreement follows an 18-month placement of a Pierce Volterra pumper at the department’s busiest station, Station No. 8, making it the first electric fire truck in service in North America. daily operational data The City of Madison Fire Department was one of three fire depa...

Konica Minolta has extended its thermal imaging monitoring portfolio with the new MOBOTIX p71 Thermal ECO camera and the new MOBOTIX Advanced Radiometry App. The thermal imaging monitoring operates in three main areas: early fire detection (or even detecting the risk before flames arise); quality assurance and process optimization; and 24/7 security in object and perimeter protection - all whilst being fully GDPR-compliant. The Thermal ECO technology was already available as a module for the MO...

If users are considering installing a fire alarm system in their building, they are faced with an important decision: should they opt for a conventional fire alarm system or an addressable one? In this article, users will provide an overview of both types of fire alarm systems, their features, benefits, and drawbacks to help users make an informed decision for their project. The conventional fire alarm system is the simpler of the two options, consisting of a network of radial circuits connecte...

Fire service staff are showing their commitment to diversity and inclusion with an event to help colleagues understand more about the LGBTQ+ community.  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, which focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. webinar and workshop As part of the month-long celebrations, staff will be taking part in a webinar and workshop, which will focus on the use of pronouns, gender identities, and the history...

The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by £5 next year, at its budget setting meeting on Monday, 20 February. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue faces a multi-million-pound deficit in the coming years as a result of increased costs of goods, services, fuel, and energy-plus the impact of nationally negotiated wage increases for its staff. Fire Authority Members Householders in Band D currently pay £77.58 per year for thei...

Engineered for optimum efficiency, NASH ENER-JET™ Hybrid Vacuum Systems offer a 15% reduction in steam consumption. This improvement in efficiency was recognized by the KKR Green Solutions Platform, an initiative that promotes efficiency improvements while supporting innovation for KKR companies. reduced energy consumption NASH Ener-Jet hybrid vacuum systems are an integrated system of steam ejectors, condensers, and liquid ring vacuum pumps. The system is used to evacuate gases and vapo...

It can be a time-consuming and often complex space to play in. After all, not everyone has a hydraulic engineer to explain new plumbing standards coming into effect or what that means for designing safe, compliant, and complete water solutions.  Additionally, architectural practices whose government clients demand long-term, sustainable solutions for healthcare facilities and aged care developments face more significant challenges in ensuring their specifications remain compliant. Prepari...

Galvin Engineering’s quick guide to the three S's of plumbing management will help schools prepare for some of their most important maintenance decisions. Managing finances isn't as easy as learning ABCs, but schools across the country are constantly searching for ways to make their maintenance budget stretch further each year. While it can be tempting to go for the quick fix to save a few dollars here and there, all facility managers know they end up spending more in the long term with c...

Fire officers from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working with local property owners to help them understand new fire safety regulations. With the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 being introduced in January, those responsible for multi-occupied residential buildings are required to share more information about their premises in order to comply. Maintaining fire safety Fire officers have been working closely with those premises that are impacted by the law changes, to...

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2023 March 19-23, 2023 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA Booth: 1753 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo The world’s largest corrosion and coatings conference and exposition, AMPP Annual Conference + Expo brings together thousands of decision makers and industry professionals from 60+ countries. This event provides a global platform for industry experts and peers to share knowledge, network, and learn about the latest best practices, insigh...

Climb up a continuous ladder, get shaken up during an earthquake, or feel the full force of a fire during a flashover: the Feuerwehrerlebniswelt (Fire Fighters Adventure World) in Augsburg, Germany fully lives up to its name, because here visitors can experience the life of a fire department up close – all with the support of Rosenbauer. When a fire rolls over people’s heads, it gets really hot. This is due to the enormous amount of radiant heat that such a ‘flashover’ p...

Most communication accessories for two-way radios and cellular devices are either professional-grade for uses in commercial sectors and surveillance, or tactical-grade for SWAT, law enforcement, military, and other operations.  Though some companies make both, PRYME is one of the rare few who not only manufactures a complete line of tactical and pro-grade products, but also makes professional accessories that are upgradable to heavy duty tactical versions. Waterproof tactical versions Da...

Dräger X-am 2800 multi-gas detector for personal monitoring: Measures up to four gases Optimized for use with Dräger Gas Detection Connect software solution Equipped with new shock resistant CatEx sensor X-am 2800 multi-gas detector The X-am 2800 multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to four gases Reliable warnings against gas-related hazards play an essential role in keeping people safe in the workplace. The X-am 2800 multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to...

If users are the owner, manager, or operator of a business, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations is crucial. The primary legislation governing fire safety is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, commonly referred to as “The Fire Safety Order.” This law is applicable throughout England and Wales and has been in force since October 1, 2006. Who does the Fire Safety order apply to? The Fire Safety Order applies to anyone who has control over the premises, whic...

Korean Minister Lee traveled to the United States with a group of 16 delegates to visit Alchera X, an international AI software development company in California, whose international corporate headquarters is based in Korea. Minister Lee, head of the Ministry of Interior and Safety, and his delegates are desperately trying to resolve the wildfire issue that is plaguing their country. “While the Korean government researched a number of other companies that also attempt to address the issue...

The Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission has released a report outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030. As climate change fuels longer and more intense wildfire seasons, aerial assets bring unique response capabilities to wildland fire suppression. The report re-examines existing approaches to aviation fleet procurement, mobilization, composition and quantity to set aviation management on a new trajectory fo...

In what is an obvious statement, the world changed forever upon the discovery and implementation of electricity. Whether or not the tale of Benjamin Franklin being the true discoverer of electricity with a kite is completely accurate does not matter, but what does is the fact that electric innovations have routinely revolutionized every industry, including the automotive and firefighting industries.  conventional ICE For decades, conventional internal combustion engines were, and still a...

Firefighters are backing a national campaign to highlight the everyday accidents that can cause fires in homes across West Yorkshire.  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to be extra careful on Valentine’s Day and ensure candles are kept away from flammable objects and are never left unattended. Fire Kills campaign In February, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is running its annual Fire Kills campaign to raise awareness of fire safety in the home....

One of the best ways to ensure the family stays safe is to focus on fire prevention and awareness. Knowledge is power, and fire safety is no exception. The more the user and the family know about preventing fires, the necessary fire equipment to keep the home safe, and the personalized fire escape plan, the more likely the user will stay safe if the unthinkable happens. Follow the steps outlined below to create a fire escape plan for the family, and then rest easy knowing the user has done all...

Firestopping service penetrations can be complex as there are many variables involved, from different types of walls and floors to different types of services and, of course, different fire ratings required. These factors make a difference in establishing what is the most suitable fire-stopping solution for the application in question. Therefore, to provide them with the most relevant fire-stopping tested detail, require as much specific information from them as possible. Firestopping ser...

Residents across the county will soon be seeing brand new fire engines responding to emergencies as they are rolled out to stations. The first two fire engines, of the seven being introduced, have been rolled out to crews at St Neots and Dogsthorpe fire stations, where they are already in use. Over the coming weeks, the remaining five will be delivered to crews at Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Stanground and Wisbech. Electrical operational equipment Each fire engine is a Scania 280 carrying an...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its generic Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. In addition, a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Passive fire protection Deliv...

Responding to reports regarding culture in the fire and rescue service, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has reiterated that the behaviors outlined are wholly unacceptable, making it clear there is no place for harassment, bullying or discrimination in any workplace. NFCC is committed to working with all fire and rescue services to support open and inclusive workplace cultures. NFCC supports an open and inclusive workplace culture I am appalled by the recent reports into behaviors and...

Did users know half of all home heating fires occur from November through March? The colder months and the seasonal holidays cause people to–more often than not– turn up the heat. Maybe they do this by lighting some candles, plugging in space heaters, or straight up tending a fire in their fireplace.  fire safety Christmas trees, decorations, cooking, and candles all contribute to peak house fire season, but the approximately 45,000 home electrical fires each year are attribu...

Most apprentices don’t get a chance to ride on a fire engine, work in vaccine centers, and make a difference in communities across West Yorkshire.  Lewis Bell But then, working with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) comes with a few exciting perks, as 22-year-old Lewis Bell has discovered. After completing his apprenticeship in ICT Project Management with the fire service he has been nominated to receive an Employer Choice Award as part of National Apprenticeship Week....