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The Swedish safe-tech company - Twiceme Technology is announcing a new partnership with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). With its 5700+ professional climbing and ski guides and over 226,000 guided experiences annually, AMGA makes a perfect addition to twICEme's rapidly growing community of rescuers and mountain guides. Attitude and safety awareness It is in collaboration and consultation with overarching organizations such as AMGA that Twiceme is growing its network of informe...

The WAGNER Group GmbH is one of this year's top innovators and was awarded the TOP 100 Seal 2023 for its innovation work. The quality seal, which is awarded every year on behalf of compamedia GmbH, honors the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. At the official awards ceremony in June 2023, the companies will be personally honored by the science journalist and mentor of the competition, Ranga Yogeshwar. Innovation management The Top 100 Seal is the only independent, scientific a...

Galvin Engineering are proud to be associated and partner with Wallgate, who are exhibiting at the Design in Mental Health event to focus on the design of mental health facilities with a clear focus on creating calm therapeutic environments for the benefit of patients and staff alike. Both conference and exhibition are well attended by NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, alongside architects and contractors who design and build the facilities that they manage every day. Wallgate has be...

Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Timeflow shower valves and Safe-Cell® Vandal Resistant Shower Rose, as part of the Stoddart Outdoor Beach Shower units, have been supplied to local councils across Australia. Utilized by some of Australia’s biggest stainless-steel manufactures, the Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware range is their first choice for reliable, vandal-resistant tapware and valves. Galvin Engineering Ezy-Push® Push Button Tapware The Galvin Engi...

The Fotokite Sigma has recently been mentioned as one of the more common tethered drones used by police and fire departments to provide simple and easy situational awareness. Drones (including tethered drones) are becoming critical tools for all kinds of use cases in law enforcement and firefighting. In many aspects of their emergency operations, a new era driven by drone usage is emerging, featured in the latest article, ‘11 Ways Police Departments are using drones’ from Police1.co...

Lorna Dodd, from Queensbury, only took part in her first triathlon last summer, but her second triathlon saw her take part in qualifying races and make the cut to represent her country later this year.  As part of the Super-Sprint Distance team, Lorna will be swimming 400 m, cycling 10 km, and running 2.5 km in the 30-34 age group. Lorna United WYFRS Lorna joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 2016 after her sports science degree led her into a range...

On January 23rd, the Fire Safety (England) Regulation 2022 came into effect, putting greater emphasis on the importance of fire doors and fire safety instructions for multi-occupied high-rise buildings. With these changes, and more set to come this year, Amthal is urging those responsible for high-rise residential buildings to pay heed to emerging legislation, as Phil Bryant, the Manager of Amthal Strategic Accounts explains. The Hackitt Review The Hackitt Review, responsible for changing the...

The U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control Executive Summary is now available. This report provides highlights from the Summit that took place on October 11, 2022, and brought together government officials, fire service leaders, and scientists to address America’s fire problem. Included in the report are fact sheets detailing the recommendations covered in the Fire Service National Strategy.

Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country at unprecedented rates. As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, emergency responders who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. PH&S Products, LLC (PH&S) is committed to providing the highest quality gloves for the safety and well-being of these responders, which is why they are offering a 10 percent discount and free shipping on GET-A-GRIP Gloves in 2023. GET-A-GRIP Gloves G...

Alex Abrams will be tackling the London Marathon in April and then will also run the Leeds Marathon just three weeks later. She has also decided to continue her fundraising efforts by doing the Great North Run in September. Alex is taking on the challenges in a bid to raise funds in memory of her dad, Darren Abrams who died suddenly in November. Darren worked with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) as a firefighter for nearly 20 years and was part of the Red Watch Team at Hunsl...

The shift towards remote and hybrid working models is undoubtedly here to stay, and while it’s seen as a positive change for employees, it’s also had a significant impact on the fire safety of commercial office buildings. Even the simplest of buildings will require some form of a fire alarm system, and if a building has a fire alarm installed, whether it is occupied or vacant, the system must be regularly maintained. Just because a building is either vacant or not occupied to cap...

Continuing the EMS culture of innovation, Carrier Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of the FireCell Android app. This exclusive resource is provided free to use on all Android platforms, with an iPhone version in the pipeline to follow shortly. With many users around the globe having the previous version installed, it’s now time to move to the 2023 version, and those not using this already can install it in minutes. EN54-25 FireCell wireless fire detecti...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, following five firefighters being taken to hospital, one who is in a critical condition. 22 fire appliances attended the fire at a former department store in Edinburgh, Scotland. A total of 11 fire engines and specialist equipment remain at the scene. Firefighters injured in store fire It is always devastating when firefighters are injured attending incidents" The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Cou...

The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of its Leadership and People Fire Standards: Leading the Service and Leading and Developing People.  Both Fire Standards have been developed to support services in strengthening professionalism and leadership at all levels of their organization, encouraging more positive working environments for the benefit of their people and the community they serve.  Leading the Service Fire Standard The Leading the Service Fire S...

The new Fire Safety (England) Regulations will take effect from January 23, 2023. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) welcomed the introduction of the new Regulations, which make it a requirement for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings to provide information on their building/s to their local fire and rescue service. A high-rise residential building is defined as a building containing two or more sets of domestic premises and is at least 18 meters tall or has at least sev...

A false fire alarm can have damaging consequences for businesses, both financially and in terms of safety. Not only can it lead to lost productivity, and damage to reputation, but even legal penalties. Understanding the potential costs of a false fire alarm can help businesses take steps to reduce the likelihood of false alarms and mitigate the impact when they do occur. Financial Costs One of the most obvious costs of a false fire alarm is the financial impact on a business. False alarms...

The Academic Collaboration, Evaluation and Research Group (ACER) is an independent forum, convened by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), to help coordinate and maximize the benefits of academic research with relevance for fire and rescue services (FRS), to contribute to improved public and firefighter safety.  It is chaired by Rowena Hill from Nottingham Trent University and Vice Chaired by Justin Johnston from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Lancashire FRS). ACER ACER will pro...

Following the publication of the annual State of Fire report, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has responded to its findings. Published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), it looks at the fire and rescue service’s effectiveness, efficiency and how they focus on their staff. In the report, HMICFRS’ Chief Inspector - Andy Cooke said: “I am continually struck by the dedication of firefighters and other staff, and I...

FieldEquip team is excited to announce the launch of its new logo and website, signifying modernization and automation through technology. The rebranding of FieldEquip is a part of the company’s communication strategy aiming to promote their expanded features and services designed to add value by providing gainful efficiencies to field service operations.  The 'cloud-technology' icon in the new logo symbolizes the diverse approaches and technologies used by FieldEquip to develop...

Officers at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) have thanked Luke Hartshorn for springing into action during the hair-raising incident on Saturday morning.  The 66-year-old woman, who does not wish to be named, is a volunteer guide dog walker. She got into difficulty in the River Calder just before 10 am after the trainee guide dog she was out walking slipped into the water. As she was trying to get the dog out, she too slipped down the bank and into the ice-cold water. Only by...

People across the region are facing more flooding, rain and freezing weather over the next few days. The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts for the county and fire chiefs are warning that icy water and floods could be a lethal combination. It comes as the Met Office puts a yellow weather warning in place as the risk of snow and hail showers increase leading to icy conditions and disruption to transport.  Hazardous conditions The cold but settled weather looks likely to be wit...

High inflation rates and vastly increased energy bills could mean less for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority to spend next year. Now the public is being asked if they would support an extra £5 average precept on their council tax bill to pay for fire service costs. This would allow the service to be able to keep its current commitments, all aimed at making West Yorkshire safer for all who live, work, and visit it. The Authority is the publicly accountable body responsible for provi...

RECYCLING-TECHNIK 2023 will take place from 29 - 30 March 2023 at Messe Dortmund, in Dortmund, Germany. Visitors will be offered a comprehensive information platform on recycling technologies. In addition to the exhibition, there will also be an extensive lecture program. Fire protection is an important topic, especially in the waste industry, because fires in recycling plants can have devastating consequences. Fire protection in the recycling industry Many materials are highly flammable. The...

The FeuerTrutz 2023 trade fair including the Congress for Preventive Fire Protection will take place from June 21 to June 22, 2023 at the Nuremberg Convention Center, in Nuremberg, Germany. Technical, structural, and organizational fire protection solutions will be presented at the FeuerTrutz trade fair by various exhibitors. FeuerTrutz trade fair FeuerTrutz is an ideal platform for specialist planners, experts, architects, civil engineers, staff of public authorities and fire protection auth...

Attacks on firefighters are at their highest since records began – and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) saw the worst attacks it has ever seen over the weekend. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wants to see stronger sentences handed down by the courts – where restorative justice has not worked. According to the latest Home Office figures, almost one thousand firefighters were attacked while attending incidents. Rise in number of attacks on firefighters To s...

The start of a new year is a great time for businesses to review their fire safety protocols and ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. By taking the following steps, users can ensure that their facilities are safe for employees and customers, and minimize the risk of fire-related accidents and damage. The first step in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations is to review a company’s current policies and procedures. Look for areas that may...

The Head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and principals of America’s national fire service organizations traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia. During her visits, U.S. Fire Administrator - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA Nation...

Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is on a mission. After yet another year of tremendous growth and continued success, the company announced 15 key associate promotions to continue serving those who serve. 40% YoY sales growth Once again, Fire-Dex experienced incredible year-over-year sales growth of over 40% in booking and revenue dollars. They have also onboarded 110 new associates between their 13 locations, which has resulted in production volumes bei...

Fire safety is important to implement everywhere, including the home. Yet, many people may not realize how many fire protection items are available and practical to keep in the house in the unfortunate event that a fire does break out. Mentioned below are some essential fire safety items to consider keeping at home. Fire Alarm System Every home should have a smoke detector in place as the most basic level of fire protection. Though it is not a legal requirement to have a smoke alarm in place...

As multi-sensors become increasingly popular, Detectortesters are delighted to be partnering with Hochiki to present a new webinar, looking at the functional testing of these devices using Testifire. With multi-sensors becoming more and more sophisticated but easier to manufacture, they are becoming the number one choice for system designers and installers wishing to reduce false alarms and provide flexible fire detection. Testing a multi-sensor accurately and efficiently Scheduled for 19th J...