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A ground-breaking trial using 4G LTE cellular connectivity to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drones to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the scene of a cardiac arrest has taken place in the County of Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Working in partnership with technology providers, including InDro Robotics, Cradlepoint and Ericsson, the trial demonstrated the drones’ capabilities to arrive more than seven minutes before paramedic vehicles during each test flight. P...

Technical change, climatic changes, and social developments mean new challenges for the fire brigades, rescue services, and disaster control in the future. This is the conclusion of the 66th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), which ended in Ulm. Around 650 experts from home and abroad spent three days finding out about the current state of science technology and security. digital technology What became particularly clear was the realizatio...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection has warned of the currently increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. “Fire departments and rescue services had to be deployed several times on recent hot days to bring people with symptoms of poisoning to clinics,” says vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner.  'CO makes KO' initiative Dirk Aschenbrenner adds, “The cause of the accidents was mainly gas boilers for producing hot water. At the same time, he refer...

Peterborough firefighters were buzzing to help a local project to enhance the environment for bees. Last week (Monday, September 23) firefighters from Green Watch at Dogsthorpe Fire Station attended an environmental initiative called Jimmy’s Bee’s at the newly built Connect Park in Millfield, Peterborough, United Kingdom (UK). The crew joined volunteers from the community to dig the grass up, sew and plant wildflower seeds in order to create a fantastic haven for bees. The project w...

Lorient, a globally renowned designer and manufacturer of acoustic door seals has added even more evidence to its popular acoustic search web app.  The acoustic search app provides quick and easy access to a range of tested acoustic sealing systems using typical acoustic and/or fire door assemblies and standard architectural doors. The tool allows users to search Lorient’s library of test data by selecting a specific decibel rating; along with door configuration, fire door rating, do...

In Sydney, they have emergency exit lighting standards in place to make certain individuals have a secure path during an urgent situation as well as home fire safety. Regular emergency light testing and inspection are mandatory and essential for commercial buildings in Sydney. If a user happens to operate a business in a building, the user has to make sure the system is up to scratch. Standards Emergency Lighting There is a standard for emergency evacuation lighting in buildings. Th...

Good luck to Willem of Ghata Instrumentation who has done magnificent work to create a fully working fire detection and suppression demo trailer. G2 is proud to have assisted Ghata with getting this beautiful and functional demo trailer up and running.  The equipment includes Ziton ZP2 addressable, gas extinguishing, and wireless equipment and displaying on the big screen due to FireGrafix. Next to the model conveyor belt is a working Securiton ADW linear heat detector perfect for the har...

The Annual Research Symposium that supports the International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management (IFSJLM) was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 13, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. At the research symposia, national and international scholars present papers on topics related to fire leadership and management. IFSJLM is sponsored and published by Fire Protection Publications (FPP) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) located on the campus of Oklahoma Stat...

The International Security Expo 2019 will bring together government, industry, academia, and the entire end-user community in charge of regulation & procurement under one roof, to debate current challenges and to source the latest security technologies and services. ISSEE will be present at this globally renowned security event. International Security Expo International Security Expo is the fastest-growing international showcase of security with 375+ international exhibitors and educationa...

LION is looking forward to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition 2019, slated to take place in Chicago, at the McCormick Place West, on October 27th and 28th, 2019. CBRN products on display LION will be exhibiting in Booth #2306 at the IACP Conference 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. They will be showcasing their state-of-the-art CBRN products. The fire safety solutions company stated that they are looking forward to meeting many new visitors of t...

Lorient will be presenting at the Arnold Laver Fire Door Safety Day on Wednesday, 23rd October, 2019, at Livingston Football Club, Edinburgh. Fire Door Safety Day This free to attend Fire Door Safety Day will provide visitors with the critical knowledge on latest developments in specification, certification, inspection methods and procedure of fire doors from industry experts with product talks on; doors and frames, door sets, glazing, ironmongery and intumescent sealing, fire door inspections...

Learning how to prevent fires is extremely important for one’s safety and the safety of those around oneself. October 6th – 12th, 2019 is Fire Prevention Week. During this week, take some time to learn how to stay safe from fires. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and bur...

Nittan participated in another FIM Expo on 16th October at Sheffield United Stadium. These events are intended to allow manufacturers and customers to mix in an informal setting, plus has the advantage of two FIA sponsored CPD seminars per day on topics relevant to the industry. Nittan Regional Sales Managers Steve McCarley and Wayne Gordon thanked all visitors and customers for making this another great event. Nittan looks forward to seeing customers and colleagues at the next FIM event.

Task Force Tips has significantly increased its offerings of adapters, fittings, caps, elbows and tools. These products have been moved to their own online catalog. This expansion has been in response to a strong demand for a wide range of quality adapters, shipped with the correct threads, and delivered in a timely manner. Expanding adapter offerings According to Martin Sonnenberg, TFT President and Chief Operations Officer said, “Dealers around the globe have urged TFT to significantly...

The City of Sydney does not take Fire Safety lightly. Its local government has worked out a number of programs to help prevent building fires and reduce their impact. One of Sydney's requirements for buildings is an annual fire safety statement. An annual fire safety statement is a document submitted by the building owner to their Local Council. This statement may also be required for insurance purposes and/or OH&S. assessment and inspection Since October 2017, assessment and in...

MSA Safety Incorporated announced that its next generation G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) has received U.S. government approval from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and certification from the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) as compliant to the 2018 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1981 performance standards. With this approval, the company can begin shipping the new NFPA-compliant SCBA immediately. Earlier this y...

FRANdata recognized Jacob Foster & FCF for Exceptional Growth and Customer Service at the 2019 Frandata Awards, held at the Melbourne Expo on August 25, 2019. The exceptional effort by Jacob Foster, who took the award, and FCF's contribution as a successful business operator show the positive impact franchising can have on their community, employment, and the economy.  The business run by Founder and CEO Jacob Foster is a fantastic example of businesses achieving in a stout environmen...

It’s Fire Door Safety Week 2019 and Geofire are supporting this important awareness campaign and encouraging property managers to consider wire-free and hard-wired fire door devices as a safe and compliant way to hold open fire doors. fire door safety week The industry-led fire door safety week highlights the critical and lifesaving role of fire doors. Property managers are reminded how and when to check the operation and condition of their fire doors to ensure they work correctly and ar...

CertAlarm’s partner Kiwa recently announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art fire lab in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. To celebrate this, they are hosting a festive opening event ‘How to deal with complexity and integrality of future trends?’ on the 13th of November 2019. Opening of Apeldoorn fire lab “Collaboration is key in our sector. That is precisely why at CertAlarm we are happy to see the opening of the new fire lab, as a consequence, it will improve the c...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the company has hit a monumental milestone with the production and delivery of its 5,000th aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle - representing 60 years of ARFF product development and support for airports and militaries across the world. The 5,000th ARFF vehicle symbolizes a long legacy of Oshkosh Airport Products’ development of the highest performing apparatus and most innovative technology in the...

SPAR opened its Eastern Cape distribution center in Port Elizabeth in 1992 and since then has become the biggest food retail business in the province. With a substantial value of goods housed in this large complex warehouse facility, early fire detection is essential and the best solution was to use aspirating smoke detection (ASD) also referred to as HSSD (High Sensitivity Smoke Detection). SecuriRAS ASD units SAQCC-certified designer Jean-Paul Germizhuizen from Dyna Fire selected the SecuriR...

In collaboration with Sure Safety, MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) has been exhibiting its range of fire safety solutions at the Fire India 2019 exhibition, which is taking place from September 19 to September 21, 2019, at the Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, India. Fire India 2019 Fire India 2019 is India’s largest fire and safety exhibition, which will be running from September 19 to September 21, 2019. It’s been an extremely busy show so far and it’s been great to see s...

Each year in Birmingham, fire brigades from around the United Kingdom come together to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the fire service market. That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated, the provider of firefighter safety, selected the Emergency Services Show to showcase its new M1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the overall depth of MSA’s fire service product portfolio. With the U.K. firefighter safety market identified as a key strategic growth opp...

Consistency, learning from incidents and developing fit-for-purpose professional Standards is the core purpose of the Fire Standards Board which was formed earlier this year. The Board will be responsible for development of a high-quality, useable framework of professional Standards focused on achieving positive outcomes and driving continuous improvement. The Standards will be aligned to the work of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and its national improvement programs. Once developed, t...

With less than stellar results from its first emergency warning siren test in August, Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting its next monthly test on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. These sirens are one way to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. The testing is important to build awareness as well as to ensure the system is effective and is in proper working order. The Department was able to identify areas of need during the first test including the areas...

Tough jobs require tough gear. Catoma’s Switchblade pack system offers some of the toughest and most capable gear available to warfighters. The Team Pack System means each pack is tailored to the needs of that team. This level of customization offered by the Switchblade pack is astounding. Warfighters benefit from using a switchblade pack. Switchblade pack system The Switchblade pack system is designed for several different types of teams of soldiers Every team in the military has a mi...

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers, and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety, and building automation space, celebrated its one-year anniversary. Enhancing security and Safety Within its first 12 months, OSSA attracted 30+ members, ranging from device manufacturers, software developers, and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (SoC) companies, helping lay the groundwork for improved s...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, renowned global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire VIKING LifeCraft system, meaning the inflatable and electrically powered evacuation solution is now cleared for installation on ships around the world. VIKING LifeCraft system The stamp of approval was issued by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) on August 23, 2019. This follows earlier approval of key components of the system, such as...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has announced that Sean Carroll, who served as Director of Government Affairs at the organization, has resigned from his position, after 17 years of dedicated service to the nation’s fire and emergency services. He recently accepted a position with Kidde, as its Associate Director of Government Relations. Advocate for the CFSI legislative agenda Sean’s work at CFSI has had a tremendous impact on the nation’s first responders an...

Authorized dealers, vendors, and sales team members of Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer, descended upon the communities of Breda and Carroll to attend Toyne’s annual dealer summit on September 8th through September 10th. The focus of the Dealer Summit is to educate attendees on new products and training, celebrate the past year’s successes, and discuss company innovations. Toyne team members, dealers, and vendors began the event with the time-honored tradition of golf in B...