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UKAS is proud to announce that four of the UKAS Training Academy courses have been certified by the CPD Certification Service, as conforming to continual professional development principles. These courses are: Proficiency Testing ISO/IEC 17043:2010 Awareness Holistic Quality Management for the Healthcare Sector Internal Audit for Healthcare Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Awareness ISO 22870:2016 requirements of the assessment The UKAS Commercial Team and supporting trainers have worked...

As an organization invested in industry-led qualifications developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of individuals working within the fire safety sector, FireQual sees the development of a fire and security apprenticeship in Wales as a key step forward in demonstrating the importance of education and training within fire safety. FireQual Chair, Lewis Ramsay, commented on this latest development, "Since its inception, FireQual has been keen to not only provide a new generation of qualific...

As an organization invested in industry-led qualifications developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of individuals working within the fire safety sector, FireQual sees the development of a fire and security apprenticeship in Wales as a key step forward in demonstrating the importance of education and training within fire safety. Authority comment FireQual Chair, Lewis Ramsay, commented on this latest development, “Since its inception, FireQual has been keen to not only provide a n...

With Christmas just a few weeks away, many households and businesses will be putting up the traditional Christmas tree with its decorations, before switching on the lights. It’s a magical sight and one which all enjoy, but safety is paramount and Fire & Safety Solutions (FASS) would like to take a minute or two to highlight being safe this Christmas with tree lights. CE Marked Christmas tree lights FASS would like to specifically reiterate the imp...

Salomon announced a partnership with Twiceme Technology to integrate Twiceme into their helmets. The goal is to strengthen its position as a pioneering brand within innovation, with an expected product release in late 2022. ‍Technology Can Help Increase User’s Safety and Product Value It’s yet another verification that the industry is moving towards more innovative equipment to increase safety on the slopes.  In this article, they’ll learn What is Twiceme? ...

Hempel announces a new Executive Group Management to lead its growth journey to double Hempel by 2025. In a new company structure, the organization will be able to get even closer to its customers. “I’m thrilled to announce today’s changes,” said Lars Petersson, Group President & CEO. “My new leadership team will lead a new way of working at Hempel - we have organized our business in an even more customer-focused structure, which will unleash potential and ener...

Education is the future and requires top performance. G-TEC, as a globally renowned specialist in the planning of technical building equipment, defines this claim for itself as follows: ‘Innovative building concepts that meet user requirements over the entire service life are indispensable’. G-TEC’s new school center projects Two large school projects currently planned by G-TEC in Weinheim and Heilbronn show how energy efficiency can be consistently implemented for the best p...

NEOGEN Corporation and 3M announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which 3M will separate its Food Safety business and simultaneously combine it with NEOGEN in a transaction that is intended to be tax-efficient to 3M and its shareholders for U.S. federal and income tax purposes. The combination will create an innovative pioneer in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range and a strategic focus on the category's long-term growth opportunities. Tra...

PHF Firework closely with UK Fire Alarm Manufacturers and have managed to build some great working relationships within the industry. It works closely with a small number of Fire Alarm Manufacturers in the UK that over the years have provided both reliable products accompanied with a high standard of support from sales through to technical support. UK Manufacturers for Fire Alarm Detectors PHF mainly uses the following manufacturers for fire alarm detection equipment. The following manufactur...

Lewis Ramsay, Caretaker Manager/Board Member – BAFE, said, "BAFE fully supports any developments in helping younger people enter the fire and security sector. It is crucial the right skills, knowledge, expertise, and behavior are instilled from day one of working with life safety processes and systems." He adds, "We encourage all BAFE registered organizations based in Wales to complete this survey to establish evidence of employer interest to develop this further." specialist apprentices...

In the latest episode of Assembly Point, Howard Passey, director of operations at the FPA, Dennis Davis, executive officer at the Fire Sector Federation, Adrian Dobson, secretary of the RIBA EAG, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO at the Construction Products Association look back at the key milestones and turning points in fire safety in the UK, as well as looking ahead to the next 75 years.  Episode 10 of the podcast marks the 75th anniversary of the FPA and began with a look back at significant...

"BAFE fully supports any developments in helping younger people enter the fire and security sector. It is crucial the right skills, knowledge, expertise, and behavior are instilled from day one of working with life safety processes and systems." "We encourage all BAFE registered organizations based in Wales to complete this survey to establish evidence of employer interest to develop this further," said Lewis Ramsay, Caretaker Manager/Board Member – BAFE. specialist apprenticeships...

Bosch Building Technologies completed the full acquisition of Protec Fire and Security Group Ltd. on November 30, 2021. Before this, the relevant antitrust authorities had approved corresponding applications. The corresponding agreements were signed on October 22 of this year. With the acquisition of Protec, one of the UK's systems integrators for security and fire detection technology with an innovative product portfolio, Bosch Building Technologies is strengthening its European business. Prot...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) announced the winners of the 2021 Passive Fire Protection Awards, at the Association’s Awards Lunch at the Edwardian Hotel in Manchester on 26 November 2021. Broadcaster, naturalist, and marine biologist Monty Hall presented awards to the winners in six categories, each recognizing excellence within the passive fire protection industry. ASFP Installation of the Year Award  The winner of the ASFP Installation of th...

Between July 2018 and June 2021, UKAS’ measurement uncertainty technical focus, Dr. John Greenwood has worked with a consortium of other experts from several European National Metrology Institutes, designated institutes, an industrial company (Rolls-Royce), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), an Asian NMI (AIST) and another accreditation body (Accredia), in order to produce a compendium of worked uncertainty examples. This project, 17NRM05 “Examples of Measurement Uncertainty Evalu...

During the 51st General Assembly of Euralarm, the European association representing the fire safety and security industry, the members have chosen Jon Könz as new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Martin Harvey, who was President for the past three and half years. Before being elected President, Jon Könz was Chair of the Services Section of Euralarm. He is Head of Industry Affairs, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Euralarm’s 2021 General Assembly The 2021 General Assembly was...

On September 19th, the Crumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands erupted, with devastating consequences. The eruption forced the evacuation of 7,000 people (close to 10% of the island’s population), destroyed almost 2,000 buildings, spread over 1,800 acres, and released 250,000 tons of sulfur dioxide. Rapid response during a natural disaster G7 personal gas protection devices were deployed with the Dirección General de Seguridad y Emergencias...

The award recognizes the work undertaken throughout 2020/2021 by the FPA to revolutionize its digital services by launching two new websites and a CRM system to improve customer engagement, integrating a third-party security tool throughout all digital platforms to protect the members, delivering two successful virtual events, and implementing a new webinar platform to improve member engagement and also in the process of launching an app to improve accessibility to digital products. Both websit...

Firefighter Eric Newman has officially clocked out for his last tour of duty and entered retirement on November 29, 2021. Work experience  Eric Newman began his fire service career with the City of Rolla in 1997 before joining us as a volunteer in October 2009. Firefighter Newman was then brought on as a career member 5 months later in March of 2010 in which he spent the next 11 years serving the people of Osage Beach Fire District.  Firefighter Eric Newman has been an integral...

The UK Government has apologized to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, and admitted to a string of failings in the years leading up to the disaster, dubbed one of the ‘major scandals of our time.’ The government’s Barrister told the Grenfell Tower Inquiry it was ‘deeply sorry for its past failures’, in regards to overseeing building safety. Jason Beer QC said shifted some of the onus onto local inspectors, saying they were responsible for the safety...

The operational scenarios in fire prevention and disaster control are becoming increasingly complex. Everyone lives in a world in which not only new technologies are spreading more and more rapidly in society, but also, compared to previous decades, the environment is changing particularly rapidly. This makes it necessary to find answers and tools to these new challenges and situations just as quickly. In recent years, one way of dealing with this has emerged under the omnipresent term...

Wakefield Council is working with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and other partners to offer two schemes to help residents stay warm and reduce energy costs. Energy Debt Fund Residents who are in arrears with their energy bills may be able to get help through Wakefield Council’s Energy Debt Fund, by receiving a grant to reduce or clear their debt. This is available for a limited time only and provided as part of the Money Smart Scheme, which provides free support with a range of money an...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to put smoke alarm testing at the top of their Christmas preparation list, as the big day draws closer. The plea comes following several examples in recent weeks, from right across the country, where working smoke alarms have saved lives, pets, and homes from serious harm. With everyone busy buying gifts, putting up decorations, and making plans, officers are hoping people will be able to find 60 seconds to test their alarms. They...

Thanks to member feedback, the new membership scheme offers FPA members additional benefits such as access to the Business Property and Protection Portal which produces a risk report for any business type in the UK, the Cladding Compliance Toolkit created by RISC Authority, which aims to help users understand the complex legislative fire safety requirements of external building cladding systems, and easier access to resources such as our popular Assembly Point Podcast. Launch of a CPD Record To...

The Minister of Transportation, Dr. Ángela María Orozco Gómez, adopted the Manual for the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Road Tunnels for Colombia through Resolution 20213040058015 of December 2, 2021. Scope of the manual The manual includes the general and necessary requirements for the management of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of tunnels, which covers the general guidelines and guidelines to be implemented by public entit...

Verint Systems (Verint), the customer engagement company, has announced a strategic partnership with Theta Lake, a globally renowned provider of modern collaboration security and compliance solutions. The partnership provides financial and trading organizations, as well as other businesses, with extended capabilities to help avoid the legal, business, and reputational consequences of compliance breaches, misconduct, data loss, and security issues. Verint – Theta Lake partnership The par...

Hytrans Systems BV’s submersible pump is linked to the power-pack, by means of 60 meter long hydraulic hoses, allowing access to any water within 60 meter distance from the power-pack, either horizontal or vertical. Hytrans' submersible pump The submersible pump is not like a standard fire truck or draft pump that has to stand very close to the water. Additionally the pump features the capability to pump salt water, chemically polluted water, mud, dirt and operate from shallow water, wit...

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has announced that Haviv Ilan has been named to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ilan is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Texas Instruments Incorporated. “Haviv will be a valuable addition to our board,” said Rich Templeton, Texas Instruments Incorporated’s Chairman, President and CEO, adding “He brings strong business and financial acumen, a strategic mindset and sound judgement.” Haviv Ilan joins TI Boa...

A three-year-old boy who called emergency services after his mother was injured, was given a surprise tour of a fire engine today, on Channel 4's ‘Steph's Packed Lunch’.  Tommy – who is a huge fan of Fireman Sam was shown around the engine by Leeds crews after the story appeared on TV to highlight the importance of children understanding what to do in an emergency.   importance of 999 Tommy's mum - Kayleigh Boffey said she was 'more than proud' of her son - To...

An update to all BAFE registered organizations and the wider fire safety industry. Recent weeks have seen a new Omicron variant of COVID-19 emerge and begin to spread across the UK. With this, the Government has re-introduced measures to mitigate this risk such as mask-wearing in shops and on all public transport.   BAFE is confident by now that the fire safety industry fully understands its position as a life safety, and therefore necessary, provision of service required to continue (whe...