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Streamlight®, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting, launched the rechargeable Stinger® 2020 S, a powerful work light featuring 2,000 lumens, a body-mounted switch with intensity mode selector and battery status indicator, and a textured body for an enhanced grip. The new Stinger model, which is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, also features PiggyBack® charging options that allow users to energize both the light and a backup battery at the same ti...

About fire safety, delaying is risky. Many house improvements need a lot of time and money, but there are many easy solutions they can put in place now that greatly enhance the family’s protection. These small steps may seem negligible, but they could be very important during an emergency situation. Every Smoke Detector Right Now If any alarm does not make a noise, they should change the batteries right away The simplest and most crucial step for fire safety is very quick. Just push th...

Since 1978, GRENKE has been helping businesses grow through offering smart finance solutions, allowing the freeing up of capital & improvement of cash flow. This synergy means that KSS Fire Suppression Solutions can now be leased, offering a level of flexibility that allows them to focus on what's important-growth. Flexible solutions The flexible solutions can be tailored to the company's needs: No large capital outlay, they can afford the system their business requires. Repay...

LearnPro Group, supported by Apiary Capital, is excited to announce the acquisition of Infographics UK Ltd., enhancing the portfolio through the addition of the market-pioneering FireWatch, FloSuite and Prevent + Protect products. This move complements our existing software offerings, including XVR Simulation, pdrPro, and learnPro. The acquisition of Infographics further demonstrates LearnPro Group’s position as a pioneering software provider to the global emergency services and critical...

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'. To formalize this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a stron...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) remains one of the most common occupational hazards in Australia, silently affecting millions of individuals across various industries. This condition emerges from prolonged exposure to high noise levels, typically over 85 decibels, which is as loud as heavy city traffic. It’s a gradual, often irreversible problem that many do not notice until it’s too late. The Prevalence and Impact of NIHL The construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors are...

Cygnus, a globally renowned developer and manufacturer of EN 54 certified and 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems, will be showcasing its latest product innovations on stand K20 at this year’s London Build, the UK's major & largest construction show. London Build takes place from 20-21 November 2024 at Olympia, London and attracts over 30,000 contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, local councils, house builders/associations and construction professionals. Ra...

KSS Fire Suppression specializes in providing the Irish hotel market with cost effective preventative maintenance programs, in line with the applicable Irish / European Standards. KSS will assess the site, systems & schedule & in conjunction with their onsite team, they will develop a Service Plan that works with the operational requirements. KSS offers nationwide service contracts They offer nationwide service contracts on the following systems: Ansul R102 Kitchen Fire Suppression...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. one-stop solution The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become t...

Euralarm has started a new project that aims to establish a comprehensive European database focused on the registration of Li-ion batteries, solar panels, EVs, and energy storage in buildings. Stakeholders wanting to contribute to the new initiative are invited to contact Euralarm.  This database will serve as a central resource for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating fire critical data, aiding the development of best practices, and regulatory developments, and being a source of early...

KSS Fire Suppression offers refilling & service exchange with its renowned experience of 10-year hydrostatic testing of fire suppression cylinders. Why is this required - Under IS EN 1968 2002: Annex B, the Pressure Testing Interval for Fire Extinguishing Media, used for Emergency Purposes is 10 years. Who is responsible - The owner or end user of the fire suppression system is responsible and should ensure that their fire suppression cylinders are pressure tested prior to the 10th anniv...

EU Regulation # 517/2014 sets out to control the use of HFC’s in the Fire Suppression Sector, and with FM200 / HFC-227ea being included in the Montreal Protocol (2016 Kigali amendment coming into effect in January ‘19), the long-term use of this Gas is not viable from either a financial, or ethical perspective. The phase-down of HFCs will culminate in 2030 at a 79% reduction from 2015 levels, impacting most HFC markets and applications, including fire suppression. Fire Suppression...

Emergency response teams worldwide use different tools and personal protective equipment, including mobile gas detectors to warn the rescuers from dangerous gas concentrations. Dräger mobile gas detectors are produced for a wide range of industries, including the Fire Service, Mining/Mine Rescue and Industry. Rescue teams in those industries have a growing demand for realistic training, including portable gas detection. Multi-Gas training simulator To satisfy this rising demand for safe,...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has completed a program of maintenance for London’s only River Fire Station. Recently, Lambeth River Fire Station made its return to its historic home at Albert Embankment on the Thames after six months of refurbishments in Lowestoft. The firefighters returned to the station after a period of operational duty at HMS President. two fire boats Fire boats have been utilized in London since as early as the 1700s and a river station has been positioned at Lambeth si...

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500, and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualizing all instrument data...

Often, people neglect fire safety in their regular lives until an urgent situation occurs. However, data indicates that a small blaze can engulf a whole room within less than three minutes; this highlights the importance of every second. Grasping and applying elementary fire safety procedures is not only about adhering to regulations – it’s more about safeguarding the most important things: the existence and the people they care for. Smoke Alarms: First Line of Defense Consider sm...

As the demands on emergency responders continue to grow, so does the urgency to improve their safety and efficiency. The implementation of cloud-based technology is not just a modern convenience; it is a critical advancement that can save lives. This technology is transforming how emergency response teams operate, offering real-time solutions to age-old challenges. The need for such innovation has never been more pressing.  The Urgency of the Situation  Distracted driving has becom...

Whelen Engineering is proud to announce a new partnership with Econolite, part of Umovity and provider of Centracs® Priority software, that will expand the traffic preemption capabilities of its innovative software, the Whelen Cloud Platform® (WCP®). Whelen Cloud Platform features The Whelen Cloud Platform® (WCP®) is a cloud-based vehicle communication platform that sends and receives data through cellular networks. Prominent features of the WCP include the ability to manag...

Darley, a pioneering provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jocelyn M. Seng, retired Air Force Major General, to its Defense Advisory Board. Dr. Seng brings a wealth of experience and expertise in defense strategy and weapons system development, further strengthening Darley’s commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the defense sector. Prior roles of Seng  Dr. Seng has an illustrious career spanning...

Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the impact of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on the performance of gaseous fire extinguishing systems in data centers. The new guideline is aimed at fire system designers, IT managers, and operators of data centers. Euralarm’s guidance document Recent industry research explored whether contemporary cooling methods and the continued movement of air, common to modern data centers, had any impact on the performance of gaseous...

Four teams from the Central West are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, “booster valve”,...

Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, &ldquo...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a pioneering role in a multi-agency bus crash exercise at Lake Macquarie. Building on previous scenarios, this exercise was the largest to date involving more agencies and organizations working together to foster skill-sharing and efficiencies in a realistic environment. Firefighters and first responders The simulated bus rollover was staged at the Edgeworth depot of bus company, CDC NSW, to allow firefighters and other first responders to fine tu...

An all-female firefighting team from Culcairn and Albury North is set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”,...

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Southern Highlands is set to compete at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region this week. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment, allowing them to further develop their capabilities to take back to their local communities. With events such as “rescue”, “booste...

Sea Fire provides high-quality Fire Suppression and Detection Systems, Extinguishers, and Engine Shut-Off systems for pleasure craft and commercial marine markets. Sea Fire is a world pioneer in the marine fire suppression market. design and maintenance KSS offers a full design, installation, and maintenance service that utilizes the national reach ensuring support and backup for all their customer's systems. Sea Fire's Marine Fire Suppression Systems carry all relevant...

The ARA Group is pleased to have held the inaugural Wiimali Awards, where they recognized and celebrated Indigenous excellence across the ARA Group. The Wiimali Awards, held on the 17th of October 2024, was designed to highlight the hard work and commitment of the Wiimali Program employees, graduates, mentors and the clients they work with. The event began with an acknowledgment to country and the Gamay Dancers performance of traditional Indigenous dances. The awards for the Unsung Hero’s...

The WAGNER Group GmbH acquires a majority stake in A.F.I. Solutions, based in Saint Ouen l'Aumône, Greater Paris, France, thus continuing its expansion in the European economic area. A.F.I. has established itself as a fire protection provider in the French market over the last 16 years and has grown successfully on its own in recent years. fire protection portfolio In addition to sprinkler and water spray extinguishing systems, the system portfolio also includes foam extinguishing syste...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to an automatic fire alarm at a production process facility in Bomaderry on the state’s South Coast overnight. On arrival around 10.00 pm, firefighters were confronted with two collapsed silos spilling grain into the Shoalhaven River. An exclusion zone was established around the affected silos and approximately 65 workers were safely evacuated. Providing ongoing situational awareness Approximately 20 firefighters remain on scene, including FRNSW Haz...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) AUS02 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been successfully reclassified to provide national and international urban search and rescue assistance following three days of intensive simulations. FRNSW’s AUS02 USAR team was assessed by a team of international experts from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), which sits under the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), passing all 172 of the strict r...