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POK S.A.S builds a wide range of monitors. Originally these devices were intended to use pressures and flows beyond the range of portable equipment, whether by one or more firefighters. Fifty years ago, there were monitors for fixed installations such as those fitted to pump boats or fuel depots and oil refineries. Other monitors were movable because they were mounted on wheeled platforms, either movable manually or on the road. The flow rates and pressures of these devices have always depended...

Streamlight Inc., globally-renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Portable Scene Light EXT, a taller model of its Portable Scene Light, featuring a pole and rotating head that extend a full 84 inches high. With its extra foot of height and its 5,300-lumen output, the rechargeable high lumen light allows for complete scene light coverage from an extended height, improving worker visibility on the job. Completely portable and featuring a narrow footprint, the Portabl...

Eric Lounsbury has joined the Hannay team as the new Facilities Director and Coatings/Finishing Manager. Wide-Ranging Experience For the past 4 years, Eric has been the site facilities manager at GlaxoSmithKline’s plant in Oak Hill, New York. Prior to GSK, Eric acquired several years of wide-ranging experience as a chief building engineer for CBRE amongst other positions. Eric’s hands-on skills and knowledge are a great asset for Hannay Reels.

As a business owner, it's important to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who works in the company. The best way to do this is through having well-thought-out Emergency Evacuation Plans. Of course, having them isn't enough. Everyone within the company must be aware of these plans and must know their place in the event that an emergency should arise. Fire Evacuation plan The fire evacuation plan should be straightforward and kept as simple as possible When a plan is being worked ou...

With renowned lifeboat supplier Norsafe already well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance-related complexity and costs. ​​​​In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment already boasted a strong range of safety equipment, solutions and services to the offshore industry. Now, that range has evolved to encompass...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference at its new location in Rosemont, IL, USA at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry involved in the station design process. station design ideas and plans GearGrid looks forward to connecting with...

GearGrid is excited to announce they will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. GearGrid will be located at booth #345 (Hall E) from May 17th – May 19th. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges and providing innovative solutions. Products on display GearGrid has several new products available, specifically for turnout gear storage, hose drying and wi...

GearGrid is excited to announce that the company will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, taking place at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo GearGrid will be exhibiting at booth #345 (Hall E), at the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, from May 17 - May 19, 2019. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges, and providing them with innovative solutions...

At the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show (Indianapolis, IN., May 5-8, 2019), Runtech and Nash will strengthen its message as a Total Vacuum Solution Provider for the Pulp & Paper Industry. TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show Nash's team of engineers set the pace by configuring and optimizing a paper machine Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show will focus on “Setting the Pace”. Backed by decades of joint industry expertise, Nash's team of engineers set the pace by...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from June 17 – June 20, 2019. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s renowned professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety. NFPA Conference & Expo...

Every workplace is susceptible to fire, although the level of risk does vary by environment. This is only one dangerous situation employees may find themselves in while at work, so every business needs to have an Emergency Evacuation Plan in place. Fire does tend to be the highest risk, however, in terms of loss of life or injury to workers and damage to property, products, the environment, the community, and equipment. For this reason, every company needs a fire evacuation procedure, yet shoul...

A well-protected medical center is synonymous with an effective Medical Centre Fire Safety Plan. Building managers will know the obligation at hand that is providing maximum safety for all occupants. Let's start with the question How do they ensure the safety of the employees, patients, and visitors in the building? As much as they all try to avoid disasters and accidents, there is no certainty of being exempted from such incidents. That is why a Medical Centre Fire Safety Plan exists to give...

The Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Gorman, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, to serve as the Chairman of the Board. New Chairman of the Board As previously announced, James C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp’s long-standing Chairman, informed the Board, in January 2019, of his intention to not stand for re-election as a Director, at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “Gorm...

It is hard to begin counting the responsibilities of medical centers, from handling health issues down to providing security for the building occupants. But behind all that is a fire inspector handling safety issues and ensuring nothing goes out of hand in the event of a fire.  Apparently, part of the building manager's responsibilities is to have a regular inspection for maximum prevention of fire hazards in medical centers. After all, this would not only ensure the safety of the property...

There are many reasons why real estate agencies need regular fire inspections. Whether it be assuring there is a complete set of safety equipment or identifying risks present in the premises. Business owners should hold responsibility for their work premises and keep a clear understanding on the importance of a regular fire inspection in their real estate agency. Check out these major reasons why the real estate agency needs a regular fire inspection. Risks present in real estate agency With...

Child care centers exist to provide children with proper development activities and a good learning environment. Providing them with these growth factors comes with the responsibility to keep them safe. This is why the Australian Standards for Fire Protection in Child Care Facilities came into existence. To comply with the laws and succeed in hazard identification, childcare safety guidelines should be made ready. With the necessary aspects of fire safety inspection, they might want to pre...

What many building owners or managers neglect is the importance of fire safety inspection. As a person holding the responsibility of the medical center's safety, one must ask the question, How much responsibility do I have in keeping a medical center fire-safe vs. after a fire accident in the facility? It sure does sound like the latter makes a bigger responsibility and problem. This is why it is so important to hire a hiring Healthcare Centre Fire Inspector. Conducting regular inspections T...

The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the robust demands of firefighters, the GearCart unit makes the perfect fire equipment addition to any fire station. The innovative GearCart solution allows hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick and convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows fire departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. Gea...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference, at its new location in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare Hotel. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry, who are involved in the station design process. 2019 Station Design Conference GearGrid looks forward...

The amount of threat present in the workplace might not be visible yet hazardous enough to cause a fire without warning. A business owner is responsible for monitoring every corner in the workplace for signs of fire safety defects, accumulated combustible materials and natural wear and tear on equipment. Given the hazards, a fire safety inspection checklist should be readily available for the business. In accordance with the relevant building codes, standards, and legislation, every business is...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the globally renowned provider of critical communication and data platform solutions trusted to save lives, is continuing its successful partnership with communities in the US state of Arkansas, to support and improve response during emergencies. Statewide safety initiatives From record Smart911 interactions statewide to the life-saving role that Rave Panic Button has played in schools, Arkansas public safety is utilizing a number of technologies to assist with its s...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council approved a plan to consolidate the information currently contained in 114 NFPA Emergency Response and Responder Safety (ERRS) standards, guides, and recommended practices into 38 overarching standards. The move will not only provide emergency responders with easier access to well-rounded safety information, but also improve the standards development experience for more than 2,000 principle and alternative NFPA Technical Committee...

Orange Fire Protection, which provides fire sprinklers, extinguishers and alarms for commercial and residential properties, relocates to new, 6,500 sq ft offices at Queens Court in Wakefield. The business, which launched in 2016 with eight staff, has more than tripled in size over three years and now has a workforce of 26. A heightened awareness of fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017 has led to a number of new contracts for the business. High-End Residential Developm...

Home fires claim the lives of seven people every day in the United States of America. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its widespread use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety advocates should be able to take action in unison, so as to raise national awareness of a fire sprinkler’s life-saving ability. Fire Sprinkler Initiative Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a collabo...

REV Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of industry renowned specialty vehicle brands, along with Road America, have teamed up to pay tribute to first responders at the inaugural NTT IndyCar series REV Group Grand Prix June 20-23, 2019. Tribute to first responders As part of the tribute, all active-duty first responders will receive free entry to the REV Group Grand Prix during the entire weekend of activities including the NTT IndyCar feature race. Additionally, REV Group and Road Ame...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, highlighted its broad range of fire apparatus including numerous recent aerial product developments at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pierce’s FDIC presence put a spotlight on the theme – ‘Deserve Better. Serve Better.’ with an exhibit focus that includes an extensive scope of apparatus and technology, represented by the strongest dealer network in the industry, al...

As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships 2019, FireClass is hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers will be able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, while also enjoying a day out at the superbikes. EN54 approved fire detection solutions FireClass have a r...

With the newly combined VIKING and Norsafe portfolio, along with the flag approval of the revolutionary LifeCraft survival craft as a novel life-saving appliance, cruise and expedition operators have never had more - or better - evacuation options on show at Seatrade Cruise Global 2019. ​​Visitors to Seatrade Cruise Global 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida, can experience the expanded lineups of VIKING Norsafe lifeboats, rescue boats, daughter craft and launching appliances, in addition to VIKING li...

Tema Sistemi SpA has designed, built and certified an innovative zone valve for water mist systems capable of allowing the operation of military ships in both ‘normal’ and ‘combat’ environments. This innovative zone valve allows the distribution of the water supply to the various sections of the system, even in degraded conditions, through the punctual control of all the valve functions, in compliance with the UMM N ° 05.1.09 regulation. Zone valve for water mist sy...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...