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Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have joined the growing list of Services benefitting from the adoption of Magirus Turntable Ladder (TTL) appliances – only available in the UK and Ireland from Emergency One (E-1). Importantly, they become the first in the UK to introduce the World’s Tallest Articulating Turntable Ladder appliances to their fleet – the ground-breaking Magirus M42 L-AS. The E-1 Magirus M...

This February saw the launch of Emergency One (UK) Limited’s (E1) flagship new appliance, the E1 Scorpion™ The event, hosted by E1 and sister company, Clan Tools and Plant Limited, at their state-of-the-art specialist appliance manufacturing plant in Scotland, welcomed attendees from Fire and Rescue Services throughout the UK, as well as many from the airport and industrial FRS. E1 has been at the forefront of specialist vehicle design and manufacture in the UK for 30 years, and th...

Geofire's next Salamander training session is on 6th June 2019. This session is ideal for fire system engineers and fire technology installers who would like the opportunity to join the team to sell and install a radio-activated fire door system.  A new sales incentive begins in June and is available to all new and existing Salamander installers so get in touch to join the new Salamander Incentive Scheme. What is Salamander? The Salamander conforms to the highest fire safety standard in...

During the Section Fire meeting following the Euralarm General Assembly, Petra Riesterer has been elected to Vice-Chair by its delegates. She follows in the footsteps of Michael Scharnowsky. Lance Rütimann (Chair of the Section Fire) stated, “My sincere appreciation and thanks for the positive working relationship with Michael. I am looking forward to the future development of the Fire Section together with Petra.” Protection Of Life And Asset Asked about her new role within...

A large school fire can devastate and disrupt a child‘s education. Although precautions can be taken to prevent a school fire, no building is immune from the risks. Ensuring a building has fully compliant fire doors is vital to help protect buildings and lives. Fire doors Fire doors stop the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic fumes and must be closed to work effectively. Propping them open with a wedge is illegal and could result in huge fines and risk lives. There are many legitimate re...

Should a small, limited fire break out at the premise and there is an urgent need to grab hold of a fire extinguisher, then there’s no time to lose. No one would want to be wasting valuable seconds, checking the writing on the extinguisher, so as to make sure that they are using the right type of equipment to fight the flames. Fast response could be crucial in stopping any unnecessary damage to the property, preventing events from spiraling out of control, which might lead to serious inju...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announces it has completed its acquisition of Sierra Monitor Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at $33 million. Based in Milpitas, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Sierra Monitor is a provider of fixed gas and flame detection (FGFD) instruments and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect and help protect high-value infrastructure assets. Enhancing Worker safety and accountability Sierra Moni...

Firefighter Adrian Sargent has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation from Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Chris Lowther, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, for his meritorious conduct while under extremely challenging conditions. At around 9.30pm on 29 April 2019, South Shields crews were called to the Wearmouth Bridge after receiving reports of a person threatening to jump. When they arrived, they found the distressed 21-year-old female on the wrong side of the railings. Demonstratin...

West Midlands Fire Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign, from 19 to 24 May. NFCC and the National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) research into sprinkler systems’ effectiveness and reliability found that they operate on 94% of occasions and extinguish or contain the fire virtually every time. The evidence also demonstrated that in both converted and purpose-built flats, sprinklers are 100% effective in controlling fires. Ins...

March Fire Station recently hosted a week-long Safety Zone for primary school students from across Fenland. The Safety Zone, organized by the Fenland Community Safety Partnership, saw more than 450 students attend during the week to help develop their understanding of being safe at home and outdoors. Firefighters from March, along with the Service’s community champions, delivered information about fire safety in the home and staying safe around open water. Other work stations included ro...

Following a report by BBC’s Watchdog that highlights the hundreds of new build homes, which posed a fire risk, everybody is once again reminded of the dangerous gap between the expectation of safety, the reality of building regulations, and the performance of buildings. Lack of communication  People assume that the buildings are safe, but if a building is built to regulations, what does that mean? What do people hear? Is it that the building complies with the statutory minimums, so...

mySidewalk is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the renowned information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards. This collaboration project will combine industry-renowned NFPA codes and standards, including NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development and related information, with mySidewalk’s innovative Community Intelligence Platform to create a us...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, begins delivery of the first of 25 HazMat vehicles to the United States Air Force. The first HazMat vehicle will be transported to a destination in the Middle East and is painted in a matte finish, desert sand. The additional 24 vehicles will be going to U.S. Air Force bases around the world. All 25 of the U.S. Air Force HazMat vehicles are being built on an E-ONE Typhoon cab/chassis. Nineteen of the trucks will be 4×2...

Keeping the workplace safe is imperative for the wellness of employees as well as customers, no matter the size and industry of the business. Companies put their employees, customers, and reputation when they take Fire Safety for granted. Furthermore, failure to send their employees to Fire Safety Training heightens the risk of accidents and fatal injuries. Maximizing fire safety and productivity in the workplace comes hand in hand. planning and training When there is proper planning and trai...

Fire Safety Training can be easily taken for granted. People are so preoccupied with their daily work and activities that they tend to forget the importance of planning the fire safety of the building. It is important that occupants or employees of a building are aware of the Fire Safety Plan and how to efficiently respond to an emergency without panic or confusion; a proper fire safety training is the key. The lack of planning and training puts everyone at greater risk. Fire safety training...

Residential smoke alarms are reaching new, advanced levels of detection and discrimination, and are being designed to help save more lives. Kidde, continuing its legacy of fire safety innovation, is the first smoke alarm manufacturer to receive certification to the UL Standard for Smoke Alarms, UL 217, 8th Edition, set to take effect in May of 2020. The new Kidde smoke alarms utilize Kidde’s TruSense sensor and are designed to reduce common cooking nuisance alarms and respond faster to di...

Last year during Dementia Action Week, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service signed the Dementia Friendly Charter, highlighting support to raising awareness of dementia in the community. Fire Engines For Promotion The fire service had two of their fire engines (Richmond and Skipton) liveried with the Alzheimer’s Society Logo As part of the commitment, the fire service had two of their fire engines (Richmond and Skipton) liveried with the Alzheimer’s Society Logo. They also ple...

With the recent series of fire breakouts in Australia, practicing Fire Prevention and Safety is a pressing concern in household and retail environments. Thousands of avoidable fires were recorded last year which resulted in loss of lives and serious damage to property costing millions of dollars. This stresses the danger of fire outbreaks and catastrophes they carry. Fire safety should be a primary concern at home and all business establishments. Since the majority of fire outbreaks are caused...

Is it time for the building's annual fire inspection? While a lot of people look at the fire inspection process negatively, these inspections benefit the building/business owners, in addition to those who use the building. Staying compliant means being on top of the most updated fire safety equipment and fire safety laws. fire protection benefits Keep in mind that compliance standards are there to keep people safe! Did users know that most small businesses that experience a big fire never reo...

A number of fire incidents recorded in Australia could have been prevented, most of the causes were avoidable, such as smoking, burning candles, faulty wirings and overheating of appliances. This is why fire safety should be strictly implemented at all costs. Fire protection equipment should be installed in the household or business establishment with adequate fire safety training of occupants and workers. Smoke alarms Among these fire safety equipment is the smoke alarm. Smoke alarms detect...

One of the most crucial safety components in an establishment is its fire protection system. The system must competently be able to detect and extinguish a fire, before it goes out of control. This implies the importance of having the system up to date and dependable. FCF explains in this article the top three signs that a fire protection equipment requires replacement. The system is old The efficiency of a fire protection system depreciates with time. Corrosion and leaks in fire sprinkler sy...

While the investigation continues, preliminary reports from Paris suggest that the April 15, 2019 fire that devastated the 850-year old Notre Dame Cathedral was most likely caused by an electrical short circuit. Firefighters moving quickly up hundreds of steps to reach the attic level where the fire originated were credited with preventing the damage from being even worse. The response of 500 firefighters was able to bring the fire under control within 5 hours, but only after the cathedral&rsqu...

Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations featuring cookouts and barbeques. As the holiday and warmer months near, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds everyone to follow some basic precautions for safely grilling outdoors. Basic precautions for safe grilling According to NFPA’s statistics, in 2013-2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 10,200 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or b...

Navistar International Corporation was recently recognized by industry solutions advisor Carlisle & Co. for having two of the highest performing parts distribution centers in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The Edmonton, Alberta Parts Distribution Center (PDC) was awarded the Top Performing Warehouse in the Truck and Heavy Equipment category for the second consecutive year, while the Queretaro, Mexico PDC was named the second-place honoree. Navistar’s distribution cente...

In Australia, all commercial businesses are required to maintain electrical safety. One important component of Electrical Safety is the installation of RCD Safety Switches. Once the RCD's are installed, they are also required to be tested periodically to ensure they are working correctly. There are RCD Testing Requirements in place help the owner maintain safety and compliance. However, the first question some owners may have is, "what is an RCD?" Frequently Asked Questions About RCD's What i...

Every homeowner should consider having a fire blanket somewhere in their home. After all, you never know when it will be needed. Of course, it is important to make sure that it is out of the way when it is not being used. This way, it will be in good condition in those emergencies. Below is some more information regarding Fire Blankets. Get Familiar With Your Fire Blanket If there is a fire blanket already installed in your home or office it is good to familiarise yourself with it. Take the b...

AS 1851 (stands for Australian Standards 1851) is a set of rules and regulations that ensure building owners are compliant in meeting the safety standards imposed on fire protection systems. These rules and regulations help to ensure all state and Occupational Health & Safety rules are met so the building owner can be sure they are in compliance with all applicable laws. fire protection systems AS 1851 sets the standards for all inspectors, contractors, regulators and business owners in t...

The Australian Standard 1670 (AS1670) outlines the basic requirements when it comes to the design and installation of automatic fire detection as well as alarm systems. The components for the systems are designed and manufactured in line with the AS 1603 standard. emergency warning systems According to the Building Code of Australia (BCA), emergency warning systems fall under three main categories, including: Emergency warning and intercommunication system. Emergency sound and interc...

Commercial business owners need safety devices to prevent worker injuries. Among the events that are known to produce multiple injuries and potential fatalities are fires. The most common fires in these buildings relate to electrical systems and wiring. For this reason, owners must install devices that help gain better control over these events. A Fire Control Panel could be the right answer to this anomaly. However, the first question most business owners have is, "What is a fire control panel...

Foam fire extinguishers have undergone a major transformation over the years. They originally came with a thick and gloopy texture. The foams were rather smelly due to the use of high animal protein content. Conversely, modern Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is more evolved and advanced. It provides a more effective solution when it comes to fire extinguishing. class A and B fires This type of extinguisher is typically indicated by a blue band above the instructions. It is designed to exting...