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AGO stands for “Another Great Opportunity” – a great chance. That was probably his first thought, when the Italian, Francesco Rampichini, discovered a new adhesive in 1911. With AGO adhesive, leather could be glued to leather for the first time, which revolutionized shoe manufacturing.  Of course, Rampichini's adhesive has been further developed over the decades and is now a high-tech product that is also used at HAIX's headquarters in Bavaria, Germany. Rampichini’...

A homeless man in Leighton Buzzard, helped rescue a child from a burning building. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a building fire in North Street, Leighton Buzzard. The fire originated in the first floor kitchen of a three storey terraced building and was believed to have been started by a cooking appliance. Jason Barry, a rough sleeper in Leighton Buzzard, saw the incident and rushed to assist at the scene. PCSO Rachel Carne of the Leighton Community Policing Te...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted many businesses over the last couple of weeks and Apollo is no different. They have been closely monitoring it, evaluating the effect it has and will have, on the people, the customers and business operations. They wanted to make it clear that they are taking this situation seriously and that they have already begun to take appropriate steps to keep business operational while ensuring the safety of colleagues. Social distancing to combat COVID-19 pandemic F...

The health, safety and wellbeing of all FAFS employees and those they come in contact with is of paramount importance.  They are closely monitoring available information from Public Health England (PHE) and the World Health Organization on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure that appropriate measures are taken by all team members to mitigate the spread of the virus.  FAFS confirms that their operational capacity and ability to deliver services and solutions have in no way been compr...

The worldwide spread of the corona virus is also a concern for Dräger (Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG). They are seeing a significant increase in demand worldwide for ventilators, the corresponding accessories and personal protective equipment for especially health staff and frontline workers, along with the general global population at large. Employee safety and protection At the same time, Dräger (Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG) stated that it is the company’s duty of care to...

Demand for XPander, the wireless solution from Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd., continues to grow year on year. The globally renowned fire safety solutions company said that the continued high demand of its popular wireless systems is a sign that there is growing acceptance among people in the reliability of wireless technology and solutions today. Bruce Ball, UK Sales Manager at Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd. said, “The increase in demand reflects the growing popularity of wireless systems, and g...

Thanks to Anheuser-Busch, volunteer fire departments who respond to wildland fires can now apply for canned emergency drinking water through the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for their immediate or upcoming wildfire response needs. Fighting Wildfires The Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program supports volunteer departments across the U.S. fighting wildfires throughout the year by helping provide critical hydration when it is needed most.  “We appreciate...

Bristol Uniforms Ltd announced that it is offering a new selection of stock styles Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for structural firefighting.  Immediately available, these ready-made garments can be personalized by adding a heat-sealed patch to the back of each coat, a name to the front, and a name to each trouser.    Stock PPE for Structural Firefighting Bristol Uniforms provides a choice of three Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stock styles that are currently av...

As an operational organization, one is making an important contribution to coping with the current situation. No matter whether fire brigade, police, rescue or any other emergency organization: all are all doing important and outstanding work. Rosenbauer wants to support all in this as best they can, so the company is making their digital system solutions EMEREC, corresponding software solutions for the coordination and organization of operational activities, available to users. The licenses pr...

As an employer and provider of services to residential and domestic homes, FireRite have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to protect their employees, customers, and others in their own home environment, particularly the more vulnerable. Pausing non-essential services FireRite have decided, with immediate effect, to not perform any non-essential services within homes, flats, or residential care living areas. They will continue to complete servicing and maintenance of systems where the...

International Fire Suppression Alliance, Ltd. (IFSA) recognized that the emergence of the COVID-19 virus spread, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), has resulted in the postponement or cancellation of virtually all industry events over the next few months, as countries struggle to contain it.  Fire Industry events cancelled The list of international events and trade shows cancelled and postponed includes: 17-18 March 2020 - ABSpk conference in Sao Paulo –...

In line with Checkmate’s continued growth and development, a series of planned changes took place in the senior leadership team, beginning with the appointment of John Lewthwaite as Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Rudge as Chief Financial Officer. John Lewthwaite’s Knowledge And Achievements With former CEO, Mark Williams, transitioning into the role of executive director, John has over 3 decades of experience as a senior business leader within the construction industry. Demons...

Due to the current situation and the further spread of the corona virus, Messe Hannover has decided, after consulting representatives of the industry, to postpone Interschutz to June 2021. The new date for the fair is set for June 14 to June 19, 2021. As exhibitors, Ziegler feels it is the only right decision in view of the situation. The people who would have come to Interschutz in June under normal conditions are precisely those who are important in the current crisis situation surrounding th...

On March 3, 2020, ZIEGLER Brandweertechniek B.V. signed a contract for the delivery of five RW Crane to the security region of Midden en West Brabant. These vehicles will be delivered between 2020 and 2021 to the fire departments at Breda, Roosendaal, Bergen op Zoom, Raamsdonksveer and Tilburg. The vehicles will be built on a Volvo FH chassis, type 460 High 6x2, equipped with X-Track.

INTERSCHUTZ, which was scheduled for June 2020, will be postponed by one year. This is the mutual decision of the organizers and partners of the trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. The reason is the coronavirus, which directly affects both exhibitors and visitors of INTERSCHUTZ and requires them to be available for duty at other locations. INTERSCHUTZ will now take place from 14 to 19 June 2021 in Hannover. About three months before the actual start o...

AVK International (AVK Group) has announced the launch of a new company under the name - AVK Smart Water. By embedding intelligent solutions in core products, the new AVK Group company aims for a smart, data-driven future for the water industry and makes sure that they stay on top of the digital wave. The first solutions will be presented this summer. AVK Smart Water A more digitized business has been a desired goal of AVK for years. According to the new company’s Managing Director, Lar...

It is common for fire extinguishers to be used as temporary doorstops, but they’re also prone to theft and when discharged unnecessarily can cause harm to the environment. Fire extinguisher regulations state that extinguishers should be either mounted to a wall or placed in a stand to discourage people from moving them around, however, this advice is often ignored with extinguishers commonly used to prop open doors, especially in warmer summer months. Required by the Regul...

The Orlando Fire Department is taking steps to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the public and themselves. The department’s Health and Safety Division is working closely with the Florida Department of Health to ensure that first responders are equipped to treat patients suffering from flu-like symptoms or respiratory illnesses. Orlando Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale will join crew members from the Orlando Fire Department to demonstrate how medics and fire cr...

Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. will continue operations and provide 24/7 Emergency Response.  The team is taking extra precautions in all they do to protect the customers, communities, and themselves. As a service provider for a variety of emergency responses including but not limited to: water, fire, bio-hazard, disinfection, and decontamination services, they will remain committed and prepared to respond. The team will keep the site updated with any additional information as it pres...

Due to worldwide developments around the coronavirus, INTERSCHUTZ will be postponed by one year, to June 14-19, 2021. For more than 150 years, Rosenbauer has been pursuing the safety of people and the protection of society. As the system provider Rosenbauer feels responsible for the health of all visitors, partners and employees. For this reason, Rosenbauer is fully supporting the postponement of 2020 INTERSCHUTZ trade fair. Rosenbauer are optimistic, that its 2021 edition will become a huge su...

Viking Electronics’ K-1900-812L-IP panel phone is durable, easy to use, and provides added strength to hold up under heavy abuse. “The shortened, reinforced armored cable increases safety for users and helps to discourage potential vandalism.” – James Catt, Engineer, Viking Electronics K-1900-812L-IP VoIP panel phone The K-1900-812L-IP vandal resistant VoIP SIP panel phone comes equipped with a 12-inch armored handset cable to reduce the risk of users harming themselve...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service announced that it has been putting plans in place to ensure residents across the county will get emergency response treatment when they need it during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Emergency response treatment Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Chief Fire Officer, Chris Strickland said, “We want to assure residents that we are taking the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic very seriously. We have been working closely with our...

On the evening of 03/13/2020 at 23:00 hours, CSVHFD Paramedics and Fireman were dispatched in the area of Buttermilk Pike and Meadowview Dr. for an injury accident. First arriving units located a head-on accident with heavy front-end damage. Medic 514 requested an additional Medic, and Medic 516 was dispatched. Only one confirmed injury was transported, crews on the scene believed the injuries to be minor in nature.  

According to the President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), Dirk Aschenbrenner, federal, state, and local authorities must use uniform data material when dealing with the Corona crisis.  So far, the selection has been left to each of the participating institutions themselves.  uniform data material “There are already very good maps that clearly show the documented cases of infection (COVID-19) in Germany based on the current data from the...

Marion Body Works is celebrating its 115th anniversary in 2020. Curtis Ignacio, president and CEO of Marion Body Works, said the Wisconsin-based company has continued to thrive by staying true to its founding principles of excellent workmanship and honest value. Ignacio's comment “To say I’m proud of where we’ve been as a company is an understatement, and I’m excited about where we’re going in the future,” Ignacio said. “Without the support of ou...

Firefighters are a very protective lot, when it comes to their individual hand tools. And every firefighter comes off their apparatus with what they feel are the best small tools for doing their job in the pockets of their turnout gear pants and jacket. Ensuring safety tools are not lost Another fact of life on the fireground is that those same tools have a way of getting lost, especially in fast-paced environment of suppressing a fire or extricating a patient from a car crash, especially at n...

The safety and health of all employees, customers, partners and guests is a top priority for Deutsche Messe. The company is, therefore, in constant and close contact with the responsible health authorities. Recommendations and instructions from the authorities are constantly being implemented. However, the current developments in Europe and Germany show that the situation can change on a daily basis. In this respect, Deutsche Messe will continue to monitor the situation closely. High standard...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Global Emergency Products, dealer for Illinois and Indiana, was acquired by MacQueen Emergency. The acquisition is comprised of territories and all facilities, including dealership and service locations. MacQueen Emergency, a customer-focused provider of the highest-quality emergency products, will begin offering expanded services to Illinois and Indiana, while continuing to service its existing regions of Minnesota,...

Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating 40 years of business success, having expanded from a 13-strong workforce operating out of small commercial units on the south coast of England to becoming one of the world's pioneering manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, manufacturing more than 5 million detectors every year, and exporting directly to more than 100 countries around the world. New Products And Protocols Charles Lombard, Managing Director of A...

FIREX 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held at ExCeL London on 8–10 September 2020. This rescheduling covers the following events: FIREX International IFSEC International Safety & Health Expo Facilities Show Intelligent Building Europe Workplace Wellbeing Show Counter Terror Expo, Ambition, Forensics Expo Europe, and World Counter Terror Congress (organized by Clarion) Providing the best possible platform...