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Maintaining a secure work environment in a warehouse involves prioritizing fire safety measures. Warehouse fires can lead to significant financial losses, injuries, and even fatalities. Implementing effective fire safety practices ensures the safety of employees and the protection of valuable assets. Listed below are some crucial tips to enhance warehouse fire safety. Conduct Regular Fire Risk Assessments Regular fire risk assessments are fundamental to identifying potential hazards and imple...

“We have to do better,” said Victoria Fire Chief - Daniel Atkinson, while sharing his frustration in response to a beach fire on Dallas Road. Early Thursday morning, firefighters responded to a fire along the Dallas Road bluff that had spread from a beach fire. Open fires are not permitted in Victoria any time of year and they pose a serious risk to people, pets, nearby homes, and coastal ecosystems. Fines of up to $2,000 can be issued to those having beach fires. Primary cause of...

Warringtonfire has increased its fire resistance testing capacity to cater to the heightened demand for UKAS-accredited testing space from product manufacturers within the built environment and transport sectors. additional testing capacity The additional testing capacity has been created through improved operational planning at peak times, better communication around available test slots, and the cumulative impact of a 15-month process optimization plan. It is immediately available and inclu...

Infographics is delighted to announce that Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is the latest client to go live with the Prevent + Protect (P+P) platform for Hydrants from Infographics. Derbyshire’s project focuses on the Hydrant Management module, part of the broader P+P solution that covers job types and functionality relevant to prevention, protection, and operational risk activities. P+P’s specialist platform  Kevin Page, Fleet and Equipment Group Manager at DFRS,...

Darley announced that Lee J. Wise has been named Chief Financial Officer of Darley, effective July 22, 2024. Mr. Wise joins Team Darley from Covetrus, where he was a Senior Vice President of North American distribution and Category Management at Covetrus (based in Portland, Maine) where he led a $2 billion animal healthcare distribution business and previously their North American finance team. Extensive industry experience Mr. Wise was Vice President of Corporate Finance at Mauser Pack...

Sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT recorded an order intake of well over one billion euros in the first half of the year. Major orders such as the German 'Air Defence System, Short- and Very Short-Range', or LVS NNbS, were commissioned in January and the massive support for the German air defense initiative ESSI (European Sky Shield Initiative) played a large part in this. "We continued to fill our order book in the first half of the year and are thus continuing our growth trajectory," says H...

Advanced, a global pioneer in fire safety solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course: Managing False Fire Alarms: Tools & Techniques.   This course addresses one of the fire industry's most persistent challenges, offering professionals the expertise needed to mitigate false fire alarms effectively.  free CPD course Managing False Fire Alarms – Tools & Techniques is a comprehensive, free CPD cour...

Cross-sector collaboration is vital in shaping a more dynamic, skilled and adaptable construction and built environment workforce. This was the conclusion reached by experts who attended ‘Collaborative Futures: Competence, Capability & Capacity’, hosted by the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) on Wednesday 17 July 2024 in Central London. Sharing innovative strategies The event, which brought together the Construction Industry Council, Construction Leadership Counc...

Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH, a company of the Rosenbauer Group, has recently received a major order from the Procurement Office of the German Armed Forces: The long-term framework agreement provides for the delivery of up to 60 airport firefighting vehicles over the next twenty years, allowing for the complete replacement of the current fleet of vehicles in this performance class. PANTHER 8x8 vehicles 35 PANTHER 8x8 vehicles are to be delivered by 2029, with the first vehicles scheduled for de...

Wireless technology has had its place in fire detection for quite some time now and has provided a flexible solution for many owners, architects, and fire professionals. The choice to use wireless fire detection in place of hardwired systems has assisted in providing a solution to many challenges, including accessibility, speed of installation, minimizing building disruption, and overcoming architectural issues. While wireless fire alarm technology has its advantages, it has only been available...

Starting with immediate effect the hugely popular Zeta Beam detector has been enhanced to provide an extended range of 160 m! The Zeta Beam Xtra has been re-engineered with revised optics while still benefiting from all of the features our customers loved about the original product. These include the low-level controller (allowing commission & maintenance from ground level), auto-alignment with its motorized head and integration with the MKII addressable loops (required SMM/B mini module).&...

The medical industry is one of the most regulated industries across the globe. It has been slow to join the global digital revolution. However, the new technologies and tools have already started making waves across the healthcare system. It promises to change the delivery of health services in time to come, working on patient care and efficiency. The digitization of the healthcare industry has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the patient better. It promotes advanced and...

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...

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...