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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected Lithium-Ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbish, were the cause of a garbage truck fire on the Central Coast. The truck caught alight just before 2 pm at Hamlyn Terrace, forcing the driver to dump his burning load onto Sparks Road. FRNSW crew from Hamlyn Terrace The FRNSW crew from Hamlyn Terrace was quickly on the scene as aerosol cans and other refuse exploded. The firefighters attacked the blaze with two lines of hose, as flames sprea...

The National Congress of French Firefighters is an unmissable annual event that brings together nearly 350 exhibitors, 2,500 congress participants over four days and welcomes several tens of thousands of visitors. FLIR’s Condition Monitoring and Fire team will be present at the event, showcasing a range of products. Fire range FLIR firefighting cameras provide thermal imaging solutions that enhance visibility and situational awareness in smoke-filled, dark environments. Designed to be r...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a paraglider who has crashed into a tree at Laurieton on the state's mid-north coast. The man's flight came to grief around 12.45 pm yesterday when his chute careered into a canopy of trees in thick scrub, around 100 meters from Lord Street. FRNSW crews FRNSW crews from Laurieton, assisted by Police and Ambulance paramedics, were alerted and used a fire trail to access the bushland. They located the uninjured man, suspended from a branch of a large...

A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the state’s Hunter Valley. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal. Air to supply fire hoses The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire hoses with superior ‘knock...

In their everyday lives, they often visit public places such as shopping centers, cinemas, work buildings, and educational institutions. When they are involved in the activities there, most of them don’t notice an essential element of these structures – the fire exit doors. Even though they appear unimportant, when a crisis occurs, these simple exits can determine whether they live or die. This article investigates the critical importance of fire exits and illustrates why readiness...

In the bustling cities of Houston and Austin, where commercial buildings house countless businesses and schools, the importance of fire safety cannot be overstated. With the potential for devastating fire disasters, property managers and school systems must prioritize implementing advanced fire suppression systems to protect their investments, occupants, and community. FireTron, a pioneering provider in the area, offers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and minimize risk. U...

Under the heading “heise goes INTERSCHUTZ”, a new event series by the cooperation partners INTERSCHUTZ and Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG will kick off in January 2025. The cooperation will involve joint talks and networking events in the lead-up to INTERSCHUTZ 2026. These events will focus on overarching industry topics, such as digitalization and AI in civil protection. New event series “INTERSCHUTZ, held every four years as the world’s pioneering trade fai...

Fire protection in the state’s New England region has been boosted with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) engine at Uralla. The $470,000 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Iveco Class 2 pumper enables firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires, using up to five times less water than normal. Air to supply fire hoses The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire The highly efficient system...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators now have confirmed a fire at Auburn, in Sydney's inner west, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Residents of a home on Station Road had an incredibly lucky escape when the e-bike battery caught fire just after 7 pm last night. The occupants were first alerted to the fire by the smell of smoke before calling Triple Zero (000). FRNSW firefighters Firefighters ventilated the house and the battery was placed in a container of water to preve...

Floating balls, strobe lights, 3D drawings – the range of topics was wide during the Future Day at WAGNER on April 27, 2017. 24 boys and girls from the fifth to tenth grades visited the Langenhagen company headquarters for a day to find out what the daily work of the global fire protection expert is like behind the steel facade of the building. Divided into groups, the children and young people went through the three stations for measurement technology, compressed air and electrical engin...

Companies are faced with increasingly growing demands on their security. In order to meet the complex task of ensuring corporate security, a range of protective measures, security systems and control mechanisms must be taken into account. There are good solutions for each task, but they usually work independently and thus remain isolated solutions. This poses the risk that reactions and processes for threat prevention do not mesh together. Future-oriented protection solutions WAGNER, as an i...

Allegion UK, a pioneering name in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has launched a new ‘Fire Door Hardware Fundamentals’ guide, designed to support responsible persons through the latest fire safety regulations and fire door hardware best practice. The newly published guide draws upon key insights from Briton’s pioneering industry experts, and in response to the UK’s developing regulatory framework, aims to deliver accessib...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided the Sellafield Nuclear site with 65 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets and six Merlin® telemetry entry control boards (ECB) to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during incidents and training events.  Sellafield, formerly known as Windscale, and situated on the Cumbrian coastline, is Europe’s largest nuclear site, with the most d...

Nine new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) – including the fifth member of the same family to join the service. George Powell, 18, who will be based at Diss Fire Station, joins his older brothers, Harry and Joe, his dad Robert and his sister-in-law Kayleigh at NFRS after completing the initial two-week training course to become an on-call firefighter. Career in the fire service Harry and Joe are also both whole-time firefighters based...

Four firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are set and raring to go by breaking three grueling world records when they take part in the Ipswich Half Marathon. Crew Manager Paul Shattock, and Firefighters Grant Whitehead, Ashley Buxton, and George Trott will be running the 13.1 miles on September 22 in firefighting equipment. Paul Shattock Paul is a Crew Manager at Bury St Edmunds fire station and Grant, Ashley, and George are all based at Ipswich East station. They aim to raise &p...

Whether in the British Library, the Elbphilharmonie, or pigsties - the Wagner Group's systems protect against fires worldwide. The company, based in Langenhagen, develops and installs fire protection systems for industry, commerce, and the cultural sector, among others. During a visit to the headquarters, Rainer Fredermann, spokesman for fire and disaster protection for the CDU parliamentary group, found out about the company's situation. fire protection The Wagner Group has seven branches in...

With the EU Commission presenting a proposal on methane reduction, there has never been a more critical time for companies to address how to drive down emissions. The proposal, which builds on the EU Methane Strategy 2020 and the Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26, introduces new requirements in terms of MRV, abatement measures including LDAR, restrictions on venting and flaring and an increase in transparency on methane emissions associated with fossil fuels imports. Eliminating methane...

Although winter has officially come to an end, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the community to remain vigilant about home fire safety. This winter, FRNSW recorded 12 preventable residential fire deaths across NSW, an increase of four on last year’s fatality rate. There were 1,001 residential fires and 105 people injured. Cause of residential fires In 422 (42%) cases, fires broke out in kitchens or cooking areas; 95 (9%) in the bedroom In 422 (42%) cases, fires broke out in kitch...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently battling a large fire at a commercial complex on Kaleski Street in Moorebank. More than 100 firefighters and 26 trucks are either on scene or on route. On arrival, crews were confronted with large volumes of smoke coming from the property and immediately set about tackling the blaze with multiple lines of hose. Two aerial platforms Two aerial platforms are also being used to douse the flames from above. Residents in surrounding buildings have been evac...

New options for the WeCanX® 2250 Warning Light Array are available, providing even more lighting solutions for various applications. WeCanX® 2250 New Options Users can now customize their WeCanX 2250 with a choice of flat, angled, or mixed end cap styles. Cables are now available in 25, 35, 45, and 55-foot lengths. Contact a Whelen sales representative with any questions. To order, select the desired base model. Then add the end cap selections from the options table.

Due to the increased risk of infection with the coronavirus in Germany, especially in the Stuttgart region, Messe Stuttgart has canceled this year's LogiMAT on the orders of the responsible public order office and on the recommendation of the health authority. High-bay warehouses The MHLC - Material Handling & Logistics Conference planned prior to the trade fair will also not take place. There will be no alternative date this year. They regret not being able to meet their users in Stuttga...

RapidSOS are excited to announce that it is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommunica...

The newly revitalized Union Yard development in Aldershot boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town center.  Union Yard development The Union Yard development in Aldershot is a transformative project that has revamped a key area of the town center, establishing a vibrant, mixed-use environment with high-quality retail, leisure, culture,...

All American Fire Equipment and Rosenbauer America are excited to announce the next stops on the 2024 Power Tour, kicking off on September 19th and running through September 28th. Service professionals and enthusiasts across the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia will experience firsthand the latest in firefighting technologies. Rosenbauer’s commitment The Power Tour will feature a convoy of Rosenbauer’s state-of-the-art fire trucks, including the industry-...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a burning vehicle, which was driven into a residential complex overnight at Merrylands in Sydney’s west. The Toyota SUV, thought to have been stolen, was driven into the courtyard of the complex on the corner of Pitt and Gladstone Streets around 2.45 this morning. It crashed into the corner of a tower block, forcing the evacuation of at least 250 occupants from three residential buildings. Forensic investigation by NSW Police Fire crew...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have participated in a multi-agency exercise, aimed at perfecting their rescue skills in challenging conditions at Berridale in the Snowy Mountains. Firefighters from Cooma, Jindabyne and Perisher Valley joined local first responders from the Rural Fire Service and NSW Ambulance in the State Emergency Service-led training simulation. Extricating RFS volunteers The weekend scenario featured a road crash involving three buses and a car, with all agencies tasked...

WAGNER has made a name for itself worldwide with holistic fire protection solutions and ensures safety in many industries with its solutions. Information security is also very important to WAGNER. The fact that the company is committed to its own information security with a systematic and process-oriented management system at a high level has now been confirmed with certification according to ISO 27001. Requirements for ISMS ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information...

In recent years, ZOOMLION has accelerated the pace of overseas expansion, and its products have sounded the "charge" of going global. With the continuous deepening of the overseas business system based on end-to-end, digitalization, and localization, the competitiveness of ZOOMLION's products in overseas markets will be significantly improved by 2023. It will win sales volume and reputation in key and benchmark markets, demonstrating its strong position as a representative of China's intelligen...

In an Australian first for public agency fire investigation, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has begun using a ground-breaking, three-dimensional scanner to record fire scenes and capture evidence. The LEICA 3D Laser Scanner has a measuring rate of up to two-million points per second and advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging to accurately record the dimension of a fire scene in both panoramic image and dot cloud forms. Use of earlier generation scanners FRNSW has purchased the scanner and its...

From October 17 to 18, the third "The Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum was held in Beijing. As a representative equipment manufacturing enterprise participating in the co-construction of “The Belt and Road,” ZOOMLION was invited to attend the plenary of “The Belt and Road” International Think Tank Cooperation Committee. They shared the company's practical achievements in co-building “The Belt and Road” with delegates from around the world...