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Automation has become a common catchphrase for all industries, and more so for field services. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global field service market is expected to reach $5.1 Billion by 2025, which prompted several organizations to consider state-of-the-art field service software that can transform field services through enhanced paradigms. digital workflow experience Most field service software solutions available in the market are powered by mobility technologies and are apt...

Fire, safety, and security systems are always in demand to safeguard properties from potential risks. However, the service providers require considerable effort to assign resources efficiently to ensure proper installation of devices on time, upgrading according to the current regulations, and frequently maintaining it for smooth working. Fire Safety Field Service Software works as armor for field service businesses and helps them address these requirements efficiently. Before jumpi...

A mural has been unveiled at Whitechapel Fire Station commemorating two London firefighters who lost their lives responding to a fire in 2004.   Firefighters Billy Faust and Adam Meere, Whitechapel Red Watch, were among fifty firefighters who attended a fire in Bethnal Green on 20 July 2004. Upon entering the building as a pair wearing Breathing Apparatus, they became trapped in the building’s basement following an explosion.   fire response Fellow firefighters at th...

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Tebble as the company’s new Marketing Director.  Nicola joins Apollo with over 20 years of global experience in marketing and product management and has a proven track record of building and developing global teams responsible for delivering a strong product pipeline and compelling communications.  New Marketing Director Appointed Nicola Tebble joins from Vaarst, a robotic and AI technology company Nic...

Equipment management is a complex task, including equipment maintenance, installation, and inspection. It is common practice across industries like OEMs, construction, food equipment, post, packaging, etc. Equipment management has become quite demanding since every organization has various assets and equipment and managing them simultaneously is not an easy task. In this blog, they will mention the key equipment maintenance challenges organizations face. Most Common Equipment Management Challe...

Over recent years companies across industries have realized the importance of their service organizations and their value in customer retention and attracting new business. Many product-based manufacturers have strategically transformed their service organizations from support cost centers to significant cash-generating business entities. They have done so by investing in talent, training, workflow process automation, and systems. Field service businesses are generally transaction-intensive, re...

Last week, the Brigade’s Principal Officer Team appointed Group Managers - Dave Preston and Lee Brown as Area Managers for Cleveland Fire Brigade. The appointments were made following a robust and competitive selection process. Forty-one-year-old Dave Preston from Hartlepool has been appointed to the role of Senior Head of Operations overseeing and strategically managing the Brigade’s emergency response and national resilience capability, operational policy and planning, and health...

The HENSOLDT Group (“HENSOLDT”) is streamlining its organization in order to accelerate growth and make full use of the acquisition and integration of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (“ESG”). The company will divide its operations into four divisions focused on its different types of businesses: Radar, Optronics, Multi Domain Solutions, and Services & Training. The core product divisions, Radar and Optronics will continue to focus on the development of cuttin...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organization in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

TFS is thrilled to announce that talented engineers, Ben, Ivo, Chris, and Darrell, have completed their Advanced Pro Max training.  This completion of this course – which commenced at the beginning of June and concluded this week – highlights their professional growth within TFS. education and skill enhancement TFS believes in the importance of ongoing education and skill enhancement. Ensuring engineers are equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques is crucial for prov...

Anthony Smith, Managing Director of global fire and safety audio specialist - Vox Ignis, has been confirmed as Chair of BSI FSH/12/5, the committee responsible for codes of practice for the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of voice alarm evacuation systems and emergency communication systems in buildings. As Chair, he will also sit on FSH/12, the committee that co-ordinates the UK participation of the BS EN 54 series of standards. Over 30 years, Anthony Smith has become an exper...

The firefighting helmet HEROS H10 is the latest member of the acclaimed HEROS helmet family. It complements the already familiar HEROS Titan and HEROS H30 models. But wait a minute – what exactly is the HEROS H10? HEROS H10 The HEROS H10 was specially developed for forest and wildland fires, as well as for technical rescue. It conforms to five different European standards, which also qualify it for high-altitude and water rescue operations. In addition, the new HEROS H10 is a...

Brothers Fire & Security has been selected as a preferred vendor for the State of Minnesota to furnish and install and service card access control systems for all its buildings. This accomplishment reflects their unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and now access control system services to their communities throughout Minnesota. Strengthening security across Minnesota Brothers Fire & Security will be eligible to provide cost-effective acc...

Assured Fire and Security, the Essex-based installer of electronic fire and security systems, is driving nationwide growth using the latest mobile working technology from BigChange. Assured, formerly Elan Fire and Security Systems, has already expanded its business by 60 percent since implementing the 6-in-1 cloud-based solution.  Live-linked mobile devices Using live-linked mobile devices running the BigChange app, Assured has increased engineer productivity, reduced operational costs,...

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled three positions and promoted two associates over the last quarter.  Two Production Supervisors, Chad Williams and Amy Dodge, have recently been onboarded at the Fire-Dex Pelham location. Also joining the Fire-Dex team is Territory Sales Representative Jason W...

Rosenbauer America is proud to announce the successful certification of their exclusive N200 carbon fiber, high-flow industrial pump. In recent testing, the N200 pump reached full certification at 6500 GPM and continues to be the most powerful, high-flow pump Rosenbauer America offers for industrial firefighting applications. “We tested and certified to 6500 GPM @ 100 PSI from draft, easily completing the entire NFPA 1900 Chapter 13 test. This is the output of the pump actually on the fir...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning the public not to take dangerous risks to stay warm during the current polar snap that’s gripping Australia’s east coast. A strong low-pressure system continues to pull cold air from the Southern Ocean near Antarctica this week, generating temperatures up to six degrees below average in the eastern parts of the country. NSW’s Northern Tablelands FRNSW is encouraging the public not to engage in risky behavior to heat up homes during the...

CIC has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of King’s Speech. The recommendations are contained in a new publication, ‘Building A Safer, Healthier and More Sustainable Future for All’, which outlines some of the actions the new Government can take to empower the country’s economic growth, as well as enhance the nation’s health and wellbeing by ensuring a better-built environment for everyone. well-thought-out plan The Governme...

Babcock International has supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which will be trialed this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires. The four new vehicles have off-road capabilities and technology that enable firefighters to tackle fires quickly and safely. Able to pump water while driving and carry approximately 500 liters of water, these unique vehicles are also equipped with wildfire beaters and leaf blowers that can con...

Asia Pacific Fire is proud to announce that they’ve partnered with Disasters Expo USA, one of the world’s renowned business events for professionals in the disaster management space, encompassing elements of the emergency services and more. This year’s California show is taking place on September 5th & 6th, so this is the alert to let them know to save the date. They’re so thrilled to participate in this event, knowing that it’s set to be an invaluable melting...

The role of the roof in modern building design has expanded significantly in recent years. ROCKWOOL® has published a whitepaper aimed at helping specifiers and roof contractors to consider and plan for possible fire risks arising from flat roofs being used as multifunctional spaces for a variety of social and practical applications, highlighting, for example, the increasing number of solar energy installations. The Flat Roofs The Flat Roofs: The functional fifth façade paper explor...

Fire dampers are safety devices installed in the ductwork of buildings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through the ventilation system. When a fire is detected, these dampers close automatically, limiting the potential damage of the fire. Fire dampers play a vital role in maintaining buildings' structural integrity and safety during a fire. M&G Fire Protection has been protecting life and property for over 25 years. The experienced damper team each has at least ten years of experienc...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification."  Extensive industry experience Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate...

XyloPlan has officially brought its wildfire risk start-up company to market, powered by a grant from the renowned Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. data-driven decision-making With a mission to use data-driven decision-making in wildfire risk management, XyloPlan introduces its Fire Pathways™ modeling technology, designed to support fire-adapted communities by assessing and mitigating risk from potentially destructive wildfires. By quantifying and decreasing risk, XyloPlan also works...

Orsett Fire Station has re-opened its doors after renovations and improvement work. On Friday 12 July, colleagues across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service joined firefighters from Orsett for a small station re-opening ceremony. Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive Rick Hylton and Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner gave speeches and thanked everyone involved in the project, particularly Orsett's crews who have been relocated at Grays Fire Station. renovation and improv...

A fire hydrant is an essential element of urban and rural firefighting infrastructure. It is a connection point where firefighters can quickly access a local water supply to combat fires. Fire hydrants are typically installed on streets, pavements, and occasionally within buildings. They provide immediate access to water, helping firefighters control and extinguish fires efficiently. The presence of a fire hydrant can significantly impact the effectiveness of firefighting efforts. Therefore, ma...

Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travelers. Experts predict that wildfires' frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free 'Wildfire Informer' provides a comprehensive overview of the global wildfire situation, categorized by the economic regions of EMEA, AMER, and APAC. mapping fires Safeture, a platform for professional people risk management, has published the report in collaboration with Ri...

AEI Cables is issuing a reminder to the electrical cables supply chain to keep safety at the front of mind when it comes to Category 3 Control fire performance cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and enabling safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases, and flame spread in the event of a real fire. safety is the pr...

ZIEGLER and MAN are delighted to announce a major order for 83 new HLF 20 for the professional fire departments of Munich and Augsburg. The first two prototypes will be delivered by the end of 2025, with the remaining 81 vehicles to be delivered by the end of 2028. Three of these vehicles are designated for the Augsburg Professional Fire Department. The vehicles are built on a MAN TGM 16.320 4×2 Euro 6 chassis and are characterized by their compact dimensions (overall length 8,040 mm, ove...

Gillingham Football Club is excited to welcome Hochiki Europe as its new Rainham End Sponsor. The agreement will see the Rainham End at Priestfield Stadium renamed ‘The Rainham End in partnership with Hochiki’ until the end of the 2026/27 season.  Commercial fire detection Hochiki, whose European head office and manufacturing plant was established over 30 years ago in Gillingham, has been a world-class pioneer in the production of commercial fire detection and emergency lighti...