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The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has announced the expansion of its line of foam fire suppression systems. Viking now offers complete, integrated low-expansion foam solutions for the suppression of flammable liquid fires. Protected hazards include fuel storage, refineries, aircraft hangars and helipads, logistics centers, incineration plants, military installations, and jetty loading areas. Range of features Viking’s foam system compon...

NFPA unveils key security measures to avoid shock hazards in water bodies With Memorial Day and the start of summer just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps. Countering the threat of electric shock drownings Electric shock drowning (ESD) happens when marina or onboard elect...

ARA is excited to collaborate with Cushman & Wakefield and other industry pioneers on Tumbalong Lights, Vivid Sydney’s magical inclusive playground. Cushman & Wakefield is the Access and Inclusion partner for Vivid Sydney 2018. ARA has joined forces with them and other industry pioneers at Australia Post, CharterHall, Stockland, and Westpac to deliver Vivid Sydney’s magical and inclusive playground – Tumbalong Lights! awe-inspiring light experiences The four under-th...

Autronica Fire And Security AS introduces the AutroMaster V, a new way for improved safety, control and risk management. In critical situations, evacuations or terror response, trained personnel, tuned procedures, and information in real time is invaluable. With its easy set-up and no need for specialized personnel to operate, the new AutroMaster V is applicable for protection of most types of buildings and applications, from schools and apartment buildings, t...

In critical situations, evacuations or terror response, trained personnel, tuned procedures, and information in real-time is invaluable. With its easy set-up and no need for specialized personnel to operate, the new AutroMaster V is applicable for the protection of most types of buildings and applications, from schools and apartment buildings to hospitals and mixed developments. AutroMaster V provides high-end safety and risk management, optimized to perform with AutroSafe and Autroprime fire...

The National Chimney Sweep Guild and the Chimney Safety Institute of America are pleased to announce the promotion of Megan McMahon to Executive Director. "This is a result of her hard work and dedication to our organization, she has created a great working environment for her staff and exceeded expectations at our 2018 national convention," said NCSG President, Jasper Drengler. CSIA President Chuck Hall added, "The board of directors for both NCSG and CSIA are very excited for the future of o...

ASL is exhibiting at Firex  2018, the hotly anticipated fire show alongside IFSEC taking place 19-21 June at the ExCel, London. They will be showcasing the latest VIPEDIA, Integra, and V2000 Public Address and Voice Alarm equipment alongside our iVENCS Control System for fire, CCTV, and security management and one can find ASL on Stand No.A370. The company hopes that the visitors who are able to attend Firex 2018, will join A...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting, announces it has introduced the versatile Twin-Task® Headlamp, featuring both spot and COB flood beams that allow for hands-free lighting for both distance and close-up lighting tasks. The high lumen light also is powered by easily sourced alkaline or lithium AA batteries. The new headlamp features a traditional LED beam to provide spot lighting for distance illumination, and a new technology COB LED, which casts a smooth, dif...

FireVu has announced being awarded Patent no. GB2535409, which has been granted in recognition of the uniqueness of its ‘flame detection system and method’. The patent was awarded in April, 2018 and follows on from the grant of a US patent in March 2017, for the FireVu flame detection algorithm. Exceptional detection range and zero false alarms FireVu’s flame detection uses the absolute laws of physics, especially Planck’s Law FireVu’s innovative method of measur...

Sunday May 20, 2018 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States. This vital public safety service is provided primarily by cross-trained, multi-role emergency responders who are based in the nation’s fire departments. Emergency rescue and medical services The fire service has a rich history of protecting the health and safety of communities through an eme...

NFPA provides safety tips on grills to avoid structure and unclassified fires Grilling season is right around the corner and grill gurus everywhere are preparing for many family parties and barbecues. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages grillers to pay attention to safety during the spring and summer months when home fires involving grilling incidents occur most often. High rate of structure and unclassified fires In 2011 – 2015, fire departments...

Seek Thermal announced the introduction of the Reveal ShieldPRO, a handheld thermal camera designed for law enforcement. It is the first in the Seek Thermal Tactical Series, a new line of high-resolution tactical products built specifically for law enforcement and border patrol professionals. While thermal cameras once represented a significant investment for police departments, Seek Thermal has pioneered the next generation of thermal imaging technology sized and priced for every officer&rsqu...

Force 21 Equipment Pte Ltd (Force 21) [1], a member of the CWT Group [2] specializing in defense, technology, and services catered to the local defense industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GEA Institute, a higher education institute based in Asia to collaborate in the areas of sport science, information systems, information technology and defense technologies in Singapore. The signing of the MOU aims to accelerate the growth of learning and development in sport science,...

The SurviKit Walk to Work (W2W) bag holds industry-standard safety equipment including harness, arrest and restraint lanyards, ladder climb systems, climbing helmets, and accessories all from recognized, market-leading brands. It also includes Survitec’s own Tri-Approved Gen2 Passenger Suit and 3D lifejacket (complete with the AU10 PLB), both of which are designed specifically for the offshore market. Design and features The bag contents are designed and certified for personnel working...

The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has announced the appointment of Nishan J. Vartanian to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company and William M. Lambert to the position of Non-Executive Chairman. Planned management succession Mr. Vartanian’s election is part of a planned management succession the company announced in December 2017. Mr. Lambert, who will retire from MSA Safety Incorporated as an...

Store spare SCBA cylinders, water cans, and fire extinguishers with these heavy-duty molded-plastic cradles. Two models are available: The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Valve Strap, Model QS-PC-VS, features a rugged nylon valve strap that can be bolted nearby, looping around the cylinder neck for added security. Ideal for storing cylinders in wheel well compartments without needing expensive custom metal fabrication. The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Tie-Down Strap utilizes the popular, h...

AFEX, the leading manufacturer of fire suppression systems for mobile heavy equipment is celebrating 50 years of helping our customers maximize their safety and productivity. Bill Lease founded the company in 1968 as Lease-AFEX, Inc., primarily to serve the Southeastern timber harvesting industry, and the waste handling industry shortly thereafter. Bonaventure Group, Inc. purchased AFEX in 1986 and expanded into other heavy industries such as mining, steel, and oil and gas as well as internatio...

AFEX Fire Suppression Systems is proud to announce that AFEX dry chemical, liquid agent, and dual agent fire suppression systems were awarded FM 5970 Approval on September 21, 2017. FM Approval Standard 5970 - Heavy-Duty Mobile Equipment Protection Systems, was developed over the course of four years, and represents a collaborative effort amongst FM Approvals and industry experts. This new standard represents the industry’s most comprehensive and rigorous testing program for vehicle fire...

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Andy Demott, has been named the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2018 CFO of the Year in the Large Company category. Twenty Tampa Bay area CFOs were selected as candidates for the 2018 CFO of the Year award. Demott was chosen as the winner by an independent panel of judges, who were tasked with evaluating the nominees’ business acumen, prior year achievements and community impact. Recognizing Andy’s con...

Metro fire chiefs meet in San Antonio to talk on key topics and issues  The Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association, a section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) held its 2018 annual conference in San Antonio, Texas May 4-10. More than 120 Metro chiefs from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the conference and elected the Association’s 2018-2019 off...

Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announces that retired General Raymond T. Odierno has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With the appointment of General Odierno, Oshkosh Corporation has 12 board members. General Odierno has 39 years of service in the United States Army and has held many distinguished positions of increasing responsibility at every level of the Army, with service in both the Persian Gulf and Iraq Wars. During Operation Iraqi F...

NFPA and HFSC initiate action day to tackle the growing menace of home fires In the U.S., home fires claim the lives of seven people each day and injure 13,000 annually. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its use in new homes. Safety advocates across North America will be taking collective action on the same day to raise awareness of these challenges and a fire sprinkler&...

Extover is applied directly to the fire as extinguishing agent so that the fire source is completely covered Dennert Poraver GmbH will be presenting its Extover special extinguishing agent for lithium batteries and metal fires at the Battery Show 2018 in Hanover. Both types of fires are difficult to control and represent a serious threat in commercial and industrial operations. The increasing number of lithium batteries used in private households also requires new methods of...

On Friday, 4th May, Firetrace Ltd held an exciting toolbox talk to discuss further developments and new products within the company’s portfolio. Over 30 members of the team attended the event at their Ipswich premises from all departments including installation, servicing and manufacturing. The toolbox talk welcomed a discussion with all staff contributing to enhance and establish Firetrace’s brand and way of working to not only benefit the customer but themselves to ease working co...

Posidonia, the international maritime transport exhibition, is recognized as a major event on the maritime industry calendar. This year the congress will be held from June 4th to 8th, 2018, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, in Athens, Greece. Attendees can check out and discover POK S.A.S products on the stand 2.144 of PRONOIA, POK’s distributor in Greece. Posidonia, global maritime transport exhibition The international exhibition, Posidonia took place for the first time in 1969, and eve...

The 3000 Series incorporates a mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm and single sensor Optical, Heat & CO Alarms Aico, the provider of domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors in the UK, has launched the new 3000 Series. This technologically advanced series detects both Fire and CO and includes, for the very first time, a Multi-Sensor Heat & CO Alarm, providing whole property coverage from one series. “The 3000 Series represents one of the...

Thanks to the continued growth at Eurotech Fire Systems, there are three new recruits to the head office team. Eurotech would like to extend a warm welcome to its fresh recruits - Nathan Parr, Brian Lowe, and Lewis Simons. Nathan Parr and Lewis Simons come from graphic design backgrounds and assist the sales managers with internal pricing structures and branding. Brian is an experienced warehouse manager who in fact, has taken control of the ordering processes and stock control. Nathan Parr, J...

At nearly 100 years old, a $267 million publicly traded company is rebranding itself to better reflect its diverse offerings. Superior Uniform Group, Inc. shareholders voted to approve changing its name to Superior Group of Companies to better embody its position as a parent company of branding divisions at its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon. SGC serves some of the world’s most respected brands with call centre support, custom promotional products and uniforms. The company delivers...

On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, St Neots Fire Station celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, current and past members of St Neots Fire Station came together for a special event to celebrate its history. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Station Commander Vicky Best, commented: “We were honored to be joined by so many past and current serving members of St Neots Fire Station for our 50th Anniversary. Many things have changed over the years, and it was great to be able to...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 40 percent of all fatalities in the construction industry are the result of a fall, making them the greatest cause of death in construction-related accidents. Fall protection demonstrations To help combat this sobering but preventable statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated will host fall protection demonstrations throughout the United States of America, from May 7 - 11, 2018, during OSHA's...