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The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the successful completion of the second phase of S&T's wildland-urban interface wildfire sensor technology program, part of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative. On average, 60,000 wildfires occur across the U.S. each year, burning millions of acres. Providing early warnings of these fire events is critical to response and recovery efforts, both for communities and public safety. fire sens...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, fire & emergency apparatus, custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and defense bodies, is committed to fostering the next generation of young professionals. The company is proud to host six interns for the 2022 Summer Internship Program. New Interns Recruited The engineering department welcomes Kayla Lipsey (UW-Platteville), David Kanowitz (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Zack Watters (UW-Platteville). Watters return...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced fire investigators have determined fireworks were the cause of the early morning June 17 grassfire that originated in the open space south of Jacqueline Drive, Pittsburg. The fire threatened some 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of approximately 2,200 residents. four-alarm response The blaze, first reported at 2 a.m., prompted a four-alarm response from both Con Fire and Cal Fire, with more than 100 firefighters and...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed to share fireworks safety messaging for the public. This information is of particular importance given current critically high fire danger and the large number of grass and vegetation fires occurring across the County. Media-only event to share safety measures The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused...

Residents throughout the county can now access home fire safety information, with a personalized action plan, online in their own time. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service launches a new home safety check tool, available via their website, that will enable people to carry out their own home fire risk assessment for free. The online tool takes the answers given and creates an action plan that can be saved and printed, giving basic, simple tips to help keep their home fire safe. Internet-Enab...

Bosch is pleased to announce a new software release for Praesensa, the IP-based public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system. The new software version 1.50 features an improved user experience and enhanced connectivity, especially for large installations requiring multiple controllers and subsystems, along with more options for system redundancy. New software update V1.50 for Praesensa PA/VA system System designers will receive more flexibility designing large system networks with this relea...

Barbour has published a round-up of recent fire safety legislation changes, following a busy year for parliament. The round-up aims to provide a short, digestible precis of the many updates seen in recent months, notably following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. key points in fire safety legislation changes Highlighting the key points from each, users can quickly catch up on the measures to improve fire safety, which aim to drive forward reform of the Fire and...

Since the green strategic partnership was signed back in May, by Prime Ministers - Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, there has been a lot of online activity between Danish and Indian players in the water sector – with the Danish embassy in Delhi as main facilitator. From concept to hands-on projects Following all the good intentions, the task will now be to transform them into actual projects. The Indian government has an ambition to reduce the country’s average water loss of ab...

Residents throughout the county can now access home fire safety information, with a personalized action plan, online in their own time. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new home safety check tool, available via their website, that will enable people to carry out their own home fire risk assessment for free. New home safety check tool The online tool takes the answers given and creates an action plan that can be saved and printed, giving basic, simple tips to help keep the...

June 21 is the official start of summer and Gilbert Fire & Rescue along with the Gilbert Police Department want to share a few safety tips for users to keep in mind. Limit the time outdoors during peak heat hours. Stay hydrated - drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Take frequent breaks in the shade if users are required to be outdoors. Watch children and pets around water at all times. Don't leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle - look before locking. Check on elderly...

In order to inform an NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Health and Wellbeing strategy, colleagues from Nottingham Trent University have been tasked with conducting a survey, to map health and well-being across fire and rescue service staff, in order to better understand current and future needs.  Health and Well-being strategy The NFCC Health and Wellbeing strategy will reflect the health and well-being needs of people in the fire safety industry, across all careers.  Led by Dr. R...

Puncture-resistant safety shoes are a crucial line of defense against workplace hazards. Some of these common hazards entail the risk of objects falling on or coming under the worker’s feet or sharp objects that could pierce the shoe’s outsole. Sharp objects like screws, spikes, sharp scrap metal, or other nuisances like rusty nails can pose a threat to workers’ feet in hazardous industries. Moreover, it can deposit bacteria and debris deep into the tissues, which may result i...

For a business owner, protecting employees, customers and property is a top priority. One way to do this is by having fire extinguishers on hand in case of an emergency. But did users know that simply owning a fire extinguisher is not enough? Owners also need to regularly maintain fire extinguishers to ensure they work properly in the event of a fire. Astoria covers has everything owners need to know about fire extinguisher maintenance. What Is Fire Extinguisher Maintenance? Fire extinguisher...

The children of South Yorkshire firefighters have spoken about their ‘kind’, ‘loving’ and ‘brave’ dads in a brand new campaign video from the county’s fire service. Filmed as part of International Father’s Mental Health Day (IFMHD), the video features five youngsters talking about the things they love about their dads – all of whom are serving firefighters. Messaging around IFMHD South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) says it h...

It is with a heavy heart that BAFE announces the passing of two friends and colleagues. Both, Peter Chilton and Dominic Cook passed away at the end of April 2022.  They both greatly assisted BAFE with fire extinguisher technician assessments/verification and exam invigilation as experts within their field. Peter Chilton Peter Chilton had more than 30 years of fire industry experience before working with BAFE, including 25 years with a fire extinguisher organization, Fire Protection Servi...

The offenses included the failure to maintain working fire alarms and emergency lighting systems, failure to keep escape routes clear, and a lack of measures to stop fire and smoke from spreading. The charges were brought against Mr. Marshall following inspections by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, who also discovered that there had not been a suitable fire risk assessment undertaken for the properties. During the inspections, conditions in one of the properties were found to be so da...

Dr. Harry Carter lost his battle with cancer on June 17, 2022. He was a dedicated member of the CVVFA serving in several roles as the NJ Representative to the CVVFA Presidents Council and as Editor in Chief of www.Respondersafety.com, where he oversaw highway incident struck-by reporting and authored the editor’s column. CVVFA paying tribute Dr. Harry Carter helped launch Respondersafety.com and contributed to its now 10 thousand pages of content. “He wrote until his declining heal...

ACAIRE and ANRACI have signed a cooperation framework agreement with the objective of establishing the terms of cooperation for institutional exchange with the purpose of agreeing on and developing programs and projects related to: The improvement and strengthening of fire protection conditions for Colombians through technological, academic, regulatory, ethical and business development of all the actors in the sector. The promotion of technical excellence in each of the stages associated wit...

Rosenbauer presents the first L32A-XS on a fully electric series chassis at Interschutz 2022 event. When it first was introduced nine years ago, the standard aerial ladder with lowerable cage boom took aerial rescue operations to a new level - especially in confined spaces - and is now opening the way to the (electric) mobility of the future for fire departments. Volvo chassis The L32A-XS electric aerial ladder is built on a Volvo FE Electric chassis and powered by two electric motors, wit...

Rosenbauer showcases the first PANTHER 6x6 with an electric driveline at Interschutz. The development process was started two years ago, after the need on the part of the customers became more and more apparent. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Airports Council International (ACI), and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have all agreed on the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 in global aviation. Most airpo...

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernization upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

BAFSA is pleased to announce Sprinklers Training Academy based in Dorset has commenced delivery of the L2 Certificate (Experienced Worker Route) in Fire Sprinkler Installation. The Academy joins West College Scotland, Neath Port Talbot Group of Colleges, and Llandrillo College in delivering this online qualification. Certification requirements The link given on the BAFSA website explains the nationally recognized qualification (Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation) covering Resi...

High-quality technology, proven many times over - that's how the Rosenbauer AT is known in the firefighting world. Previously conventionally powered, the flagship of Rosenbauer's municipal vehicle fleet will in the future also be available on electric series chassis. A first pre-series vehicle based on an HLF 20 will be presented at Interschutz. The planned start of sales for this AT electric is the end of 2022. the AT electric The exhibition vehicle is built on a Volvo Trucks chassis. T...

Yorkshire Water and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding people in the region of the dangers of open water, in support of Drowning Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness of enjoying water safely. It comes as figures from the National Fire Chiefs Council reveal a total of 124 water rescue incidents were attended by Fire Services in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2021 (57 in West Yorkshire), with 23 fatalities recorded in Yorkshire and the Humber during the 12 months. awaren...

HazSim and Hazmat Nation hosted its 5th annual networking event at IAFC’s hazmat conference and raised money for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.  Hazmat Nation networking event More than 200 hazmat professionals attended the fifth annual Hazmat Nation networking event last week in Baltimore in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ hazmat conference. “This gathering has been a great way for hazmat professionals to...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, is welcoming the amendments to The Building Regulations 2010 Section 15, Paragraph 15.17, in relation to evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings. The amendment states that new residential developments over 18 meters tall will have to incorporate an Evacuation Alert System in accordance with BS 8629 to help fire and rescue services inform residents of a change in evacuation...

Avon Protection is pleased to announce the launch of the CFP100 Particulate Filter, a development driven by increased demand for particulate protection as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The NIOSH-approved CFP100 Particulate Filter compliments Avon Protection’s leading respiratory protection portfolio, adapting proven technology to create their lightest and most comfortable filter canister to date. CFP100 Particulate Filter This development was an immediate response to the changing...

For both urban and wildland settings, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has addressed the needs of firefighters to develop a new series introducing two new fire suits to meet new demands for function and comfort. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched two new generation fire suits which offer higher standards in protective performance, with one designed specifically for structural firefighting and the other for technical rescue and wildland firefighting. structural fire suits with enhanced perfo...

Local fire and rescue services were called to the scene on Bolton Road on Monday 6 June, where two cars were found on fire in the car park. West Yorkshire Fire Authority condemned the John Green Building on the night of the fire after discovering a swathe of fire safety defects, resulting in the property being evacuated of residents who were placed in temporary accommodation by Bradford Council. They cannot return to their homes until the landlord of the high-rise addresses the discovered fire...

In recent months, expert awards panels across BigChange's key industries have been recognizing what customers are already telling the company: trades businesses grow stronger with BigChange. Pioneer security industry body, the British Security Industry Association, has shortlisted BigChange for its Best Use of Technology Award. A digital solution The customer Securitay told the panel how it was transformed by BigChange. “When we were looking for a digital solution, we needed something t...