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Footage of major fires erupting in Istanbul, Turkey, and Islamabad, Pakistan, has reinforced the dangers of combustible materials being used in many high-rise buildings.  On 15 October 2022, a massive fire engulfed a residential building in Fikirtepe, in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul. Building evacuation  While fire crews tackled the rising blaze, residents were required to evacuate the building via the stairs as the elevators were not working. Local Turkish news, Oda TV, r...

The Fike MicroMist® fire suppression system produces a fine mist to extinguish fires quickly, with very little residual water. In fact, the MicroMist system releases 100 times less water than traditional sprinkler systems, yet effectively extinguishes the fire! That translates into less run-off, less damage, and easy clean-up. Reduced installation and maintenance costs  The Fike MicroMist fire protection system employs single fluid, and intermediate pressure, reducing...

Globally renowned Artist - Cey Adams has created a powerful mural that is on display in the Bronx, in New York City, USA, through October 31, 2022. The basis for the art piece was the unimaginable statistic that fatal residential fires disproportionately affect black communities. The mural’s intention is to spread awareness, prompt conversation and ultimately, inspire change in a community that has been impacted by fire safety inequity first-hand. It is infused with story, meaning and pur...

Congratulations to the third and final recipient of the 2022 MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, Chief Carl Ennis. Ennis serves his community at the Pitman (NJ) Fire Department. Integrated light module The MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), provides state-of-the-art helmets each year to members of the NVFC. The jet-style design of the helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integra...

  Taking responsibility is at the heart of Rosenbauer’s future success. They will change the world of firefighting in a sustainable way. They live sustainability in all aspects and are the first point of contact for decision-makers and opinion makers in the firefighting sector. Rosenbauer focus on pioneering spirit, innovation, and customer orientation. They recognize and understand the current trends and the needs of their customers and offer the appropriate solutions wit...

For Fire Prevention Month this October 2022, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of the non-profit safety science organization - UL Research Institutes, has released new videos combining more than 10 years of data with custom 3D modeling and real-world footage from the organization’s full-scale fire experiments. The first video in the series shows how a home fire grows and spreads, underscores the dangers of smoke, and encourages everyone to have and practice a fire escape pla...

Shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) are a widespread issue for many volunteer fire departments. To address this need, MSA Safety Incorporated, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have been partnering since 2012 to give away state-of-the-art gear to volunteer fire departments in need. In 2022, a total of 13 fire departments will be awarded with four new sets of turnouts and four new helmets. Additionally, the first 500 applicants received a one...

At FIRE DAYS, Aquasys challenged the firefighting systems again with high-pressure water mist. And the result makes people in rail vehicles safe and members very proud. fire testing results  For all materials ignited in the fire test, the high-pressure water mist systems were able to demonstrate effective fire fighting within seconds. The materials ignited were seats, travel bags, hydraulic oils, and diesel or cable bushings. The fire-fighting tests were carried out with both stationary a...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties, in the state of Washington, USA. The US state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator, Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 10:21 p.m. PT. He determined that the Nakia Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction,...

The fire was believed to have begun in the evening and quickly spread across the top floors of the Leonardo building, which has been under renovation for the last 12 months. Located near the city’s Millenium Square, crews from the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were joined by the police, an ambulance service, and a specialist team – Yorkshire’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). WYFRS later confirmed that a safety cordon was put in place, with surrounding bui...

One of the largest events of its kind, ADIPEC 2022 (31 October – 3 November, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) will host more than 150,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. With over 140,000 gross square meters of exhibition space across sixteen halls, there will be plenty to see, especially for any companies seeking reliable, high-quality, proven gas detection and monitoring technologies. gas detection From Booth 9413 in Hall 9, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection will shine t...

Mallard Enterprises Ltd was ordered to pay £120,000 after risking lives by failing to comply with a Prohibition Notice issued by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The company owns and manages Worlingham Hall, a popular Grade I listed wedding and events venue, which is also used for holiday lets. As such, it is subject to fire regulations, but admitted to three recorded breaches of notices issued by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in 2021. Fire safety offenses This included the bla...

GMB Union has announced industrial action ballot dates for more than 15,000 ambulance workers across 11 trusts in England and Wales for strike action. Ambulance workers from London, East of England, East and West Midlands, North East, Yorkshire, North West, South Central, South East Coast, South West, and Wales Ambulance trusts will participate in the strike vote. strike ballots Thousands more NHS workers will also be balloted across other NHS trusts, with more votes set to follow Thousands...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has responded to the Department for Leveling Up, Housing and Communities’ (DLUHC) building safety reform consultations. These key consultations, which closed on 12 October, lay out the principles that will determine what the new building safety regime will look like during construction and once in occupation. Lack of detail and clarity  NFCC has raised concerns about the lack of clarity and detail on some of the issues within the consultation...

Firefighters are investigating the possible cause of a fire which ripped through a derelict building in Leeds city center last night. Fire crews from across West Yorkshire were on site within minutes after the blaze rapidly took hold of the vacant Leonardo Building. The fire began just before 8 pm on Saturday evening, with flames seen coming out the top of the multi-storey building on Cookridge Street, near Millennium Square and Leeds General Infirmary.  Local pubs and bars were evacuated...

Of the numerous failings noted by inspectors, it was discovered that “necessary actions” had not been completed following a fire risk assessment that was conducted in March 2022. This included personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS) either not being in place or not being kept up to date.  The CQC report also outlined that staffing levels at Lyndhurst Residential Care Home were not safe, which meant some residents did not “always receive timely support from staff.&rdqu...

At approximately 5.20 pm, crews were called to a structure fire on Rodwell Road, Woodchester. Four trucks and one bulk water carrier attended the fire, supported by SAPOL and SAAS. The shed was not able to be saved with losses estimated at $400,000. There have been no injuries and the fire cause is under investigation. CFS crews are expected to remain at the scene for approximately another half an hour.

At approximately 5.20 pm, crews were called to a structure fire on Rodwell Road, Woodchester. Four trucks and one bulk water carrier attended the fire, supported by SAPOL and SAAS. The shed was not able to be saved with losses estimated at $400,000. There have been no injuries and the fire cause is under investigation. CFS crews are expected to remain at the scene for approximately another half an hour.

A team from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) took part in The National Breathing Apparatus Challenge, which saw Michael Gumeniuk receive an award for his quick-thinking actions during one of the real-life scenarios. The challenge, which takes place at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire, was jointly founded by WYFRS Assistant District Commander, David Cookson. He said: “In 2006 I was working as an instructor and there were a number of high-profil...

Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business unit of global power technology pioneer Cummins Inc. celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston, allowing the company to better serve customers.  Destination Zero Remanufacturing is an important part of Cummins’ environmental sustainability strategy, Destination Zero. Remanufacturing will allow the company to use less, use better and use again while presenting an environmentally friendly option to r...

As a respected designer and manufacturer of a wide range of products for fire and smoke containment, Lorient is proud to be a dedicated supporter of Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW). The campaign was launched in 2013 in response to a legacy of fire door neglect, and we have been supporting it since the beginning. Fire Door Awareness The campaign is managed by the BWF and is supported by a number of partners FDSW is a ‘mass market’ awareness campaign to increase public understanding o...

A chilling tape of a teenager calling 999 to claim someone else had set fire to a Calderdale primary school he had just torched has been released. In the audio Aaron Foster, then aged 19, can be heard making the call to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service blaming non-existent accomplices, to avoid suspicion falling on himself. life sentence for deliberate fire Foster, of Stanningley Road, Mixenden, who had denied the charges but was later found guilty, was given a life sentence for d...

Kevin Meyers, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Blackline Safety, had a big ask cross his desk: a large hardware and services renewal, valued at over $3 million, with a major energy, utility, transportation, and infrastructure provider in Canada. The purchase order called for almost 900 G7-connected wearable gas detectors, each with a multi-gas cartridge, to be shipped within the month. In an economic and manufacturing environment beset by a shortage of critical parts (talk to anyone who&rsq...

As reported by the Southern Daily Echo on 10 October 2022, residents initially moved into their new-built homes in April 2019. However, in late 2021, issues relating to fire safety were discovered, with residents being told that remedial works would be needed to meet the latest standards and regulations. In October 2021, residents of the block were sent letters warning of issues with. In December of the same year, the fire policy was also changed to introduce a full evacuation in the...

At the MAN Engine Academy in MAN Truck & Bus's International Engine Competence Centre in Nuremberg, MAN Engines have been training end customers and service companies in how to handle MAN engines properly for ten years. Just in time for the anniversary, online training is also being offered. Regular maintenance intervals are crucial for marine, off-road, and gas engines to ensure that they are working correctly and have a long service life. three- to five-day courses To this end, experi...

FEMA announced that its High Hazard Potential Dam Grant and the National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant programs awarded US$ 33 million in the fiscal year 2022 grants to 49 states and one territory for non-federal dams. This includes US$ 15 million through President - Joesph R. Biden, Jr.’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will provide technical, planning, design, and construction grants for rehabilitating eligible high-hazard potential dams. rehabilitating dams “Da...

A trusted company in fire safety for more than 100 years, Kidde has announced its new campaign, Cause For Alarm, a fire safety awareness initiative addressing gaps in education and access to fire safety measures. The campaign launched in the Bronx, New York, with the unveiling of a thought-provoking mural by renowned New York City-based visual artist, Cey Adams. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold cha...

Users love the holiday season because it allows them to spend extra time with friends and family while enjoying traditions like Christmas trees, outdoor lighting displays, and special recipes. However, with the holiday season also comes busyness, which can lead us to forget holiday fire safety measures. Let’s review some holiday fire safety tips for decorations, festivities, and common household items to ensure a safe and merry holiday season.  Decorations Christmas Trees Selectin...

They're pleased to announce the Minerva acquisition adds six locations to the expansive coast-to-coast equipment care network serving thousands of fire departments! Gear Wash is now the firefighting industry’s largest turnout gear cleaning and repair operation, having acquired Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners and its six locations. The agreement, which closed on May 13, also marks our largest Gear Wash acquisition to date and greatly expands the company’s growin...

Taylor Burke Gilman, the President at Gear Wash, highlights when departments should consider renting fire gear in a guest spot from Carolina Fire Journal. NFPA 1851 recommendations The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 guidelines recommend two cleanings per year for turnout gear. All departments know the importance of proper care and maintenance for firefighting protective garments, but what can be done when primary helmets, jackets, pants, gloves, and boots...