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The staff at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has been praised, after inspectors rated the service as one of the top performing in the country. Tyne and Wear’s most senior fire officer has praised firefighters and fire staff after the Service was rated as ‘Good’ by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). It is the second inspection in a row that the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has been graded ‘Good&...

Consultations on implementing the new building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations for all buildings have been announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC). The consultations opened on 20 July, and are due to close on 12 October 2022, with relevant experts including fire safety professionals, bodies, and associations invited to participate. Consultation on implementing the new building control regime and wider...

Fire-Dex, a global manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for first responders, is growing again with a significant expansion of its Pelham, Georgia manufacturing facility and production team. With planned investments totaling over US$ 1 million, the company aims to build on its strong success in the southwest Georgia region, where it has operated since 2018. Expansion of Georgia manufacturing facility New spending for floor space, equipment and personnel are all part...

Aerial assets play a key role in the battle to keep forest and bush blazes at bay. From modified airframes to purpose-built aircraft, Conair offers a look at what the latest specialist platforms are capable of. Conair (Conair Group Inc.) answers the question of ‘How wildfire warriors are adapting to meeting firefighting challenge’. Jeff Berry, the Director of Business Development at Conair, says the Dash 8-400MRE is capable of responding to emergency missions in a variety of configu...

Hochiki (Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd) will be making significant new investments in their people to support the Middle East, Africa, and European regions, in order to develop the expertise they can bring to their customers in 2022 and beyond. Accomplished Mr. Shinsuke Kubo, Hochiki’s Managing Director for the Middle East operation, based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been recognized by both customers and the business’ internal teams, as a shining light, when it comes to...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has called for an extensive catalog of measures to protect against dangerous forest and vegetation fires. “The fires currently occurring in Germany are a clear warning signal and show us that there is an urgent need for action,” emphasized vfdb President Dirk Aschenbrenner.  One of the consequences must be more active support of the “forest conversion” by the fire departments. An increasing but...

Fire-Dex is growing again with the significant expansion of the Pelham, Georgia manufacturing facility and production team. With planned investments totaling over $1 million, they aim to build on their strong success in the southwest Georgia region, where the facility has operated since 2018.“New spending for floor space, equipment and personnel are all part of revitalizing the local textile industry and giving back to our community,” said Eric Walden, Production Manager at the Pelha...

Having a code or standard that regulates fire protection systems is of vital importance because its main objective is to safeguard human life. It is for this reason that these must be designed following technical foundations that establish clear and precise rules that allow the construction of safe spaces, where the risks of a fire occurring are minimal and, in the event of one, it is quick and easy to mitigate. In this way, the codes are essential so that the actors involved in fire protection...

As school holidays begin, West Yorkshire firefighters are advising parents and guardians to talk to children and young people about water safety, to try and help prevent drownings in our region. This comes as part of World Drowning Prevention Day, where the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a call for people around the world to 'do one thing' to prevent drowning. Drowning Drowning is one of the major causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years,...

This World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging Kent and Medway residents to respect the water. In the UK, drowning is a cause of accidental death and statistics have shown that drowning deaths are increasing, with more lives lost in inland water, than on the coast. KFRS has specialist water safety teams with crews always ready to respond to inland water rescues, where people are in trouble in lakes and rivers. Water rescue experts With a number of...

As a technology business focused on life safety, Argus is a proud partner of ESOF 2020, the EuroScience Open Forum that will take place from 2 to 6 September in the home city of Trieste. This pan-European event gathers scientists, innovators, politicians, entrepreneurs, communicators, and citizens together to discuss the very latest research and its implications for society. Argus is at the forefront of the move to wireless technology in the commercial fire safety sector, and the company is ac...

A gas cylinder cabinet is a common piece of equipment in industrial production or laboratory. As a safety protection cabinet for storing various types of dangerous gases, it can ensure the safe and stable use of dangerous gases, not only to ensure experimental production but also to maintain the safety of personnel.  There are three major elements of electronic special gas supply systems in the semiconductor industry: safety, stability, and purity, of which safety is the first element of t...

Fire-Dex is hosting a one-of-a-kind Christmas in July giveaway, taking place from July 22 to July 29, 2022.   The giveaway will award three fire departments with a bundle of firefighter accessories and products. The bundle includes three Captain Jim Fire Hoods, three pairs of Dex-Pro Gloves, and three pairs of the FDXL200 Structural Fire Boots.   Giveaway kit Fire-Dex also partnered with SOOTSOAP, an all-natural line of personal care products made to ke...

Major incidents were declared on Tuesday 19 July 2022 by fire services in London, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, following a devastating outbreak of fires on the hottest recorded day in the UK. nine fires In London, over 400 firefighters were tackling at least nine fires through the night that began on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has detailed where their resources were sent as the day went on: 30 fire engines and 175 firefighters att...

As the sun set on the highest temperatures ever seen in the United Kingdom (UK), Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Chris Strickland has praised the hard work of staff, during this week’s heat wave. Chris Strickland said, “The last two days have seen us face significant challenges and pushed us to the limits of our capacity. For long periods in the afternoon, we had almost every available fire engine committed to an incident, which is unprecedented fo...

The Institute of Biomedical Science has published an article that provides further detail about the updated ISO 15189 standard ahead of its publication. new standards The article, which featured contributions from UKAS’s John Ringrow (Senior Assessment Manager) and Alyson Bryant (Healthcare Accreditation Specialist), provides a great deal of information relating to the reason for the review, the process, as well as what can be expected in the near future. When the new standard is publis...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service paid tribute to and passed on huge thanks to the firefighters, officers, and control room staff who dealt with an unprecedented surge in demand for the services recently. They also recognize the support teams from across the service, who helped with vehicle issues and logistics, delivering of supplies to incidents, and provided general support. Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving the communities were exemplary, and proud of thei...

Fire-Dex continues to seek new talent as they experience tremendous growth, while strengthening corporate culture among their team members.  Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all been onboarded in recent weeks.   "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks, Human Resources Manager at Fire-Dex, Inc., adding “Becomin...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (‘De Havilland Canada’) has announced increasing momentum in its De Havilland Component Solutions Program (‘DCS Program’), with agreements signed by Air Niugini Limited and flybe Limited. Under the agreements, De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airlines’ Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will also provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically loca...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. Cargo plays key role in operations “Cargo has played a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines’ operations over the past...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been awarded a Gold employer award in recognition of its support to Armed Forces personnel. Having signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in late 2020, NEAS has been working its way through the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) accreditation process ever since, and has now been successful in being awarded a Gold employer award. Gold award for North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) The gold award comes in recognition of North East Ambulance Service...

FineCom, the partners of Detectortesters in South Korea, recently returned from exhibiting at KISS (Korea International Safety & Health Show) 2022, the renowned safety and health show in South Korea. With the COVID-19 pandemic having effected attendance in recent years, this latest edition of KISS 2022 was the perfect opportunity for the industry to get back together, drive sales and discuss new opportunities. Solo and Testifire products on exhibit A prominent display of Solo and Testifir...

With the prevalence of Kitchen Fires, it’s clear that kitchen fire suppression systems are necessary safety tools. Users can add this type of system to their restaurant, catering facility, or hotel to ensure the building remains safe and protected in the event of a fire. Should a fire occur, they can rest easy knowing the kitchen fire suppression system will help to contain any outbreaks. Kitchen Fire Suppression system What is a Kitchen Fire Suppression system? A kitchen fire suppress...

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded the first accreditations for Electricity Capacity Market – Verification of Fossil Fuel Emissions Declarations. Following the successful conclusion of their assessments, the following verification bodies have been accredited under ISO 14065: 2013 Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition: DNV SGS

Zitko Group has announced several changes to its leadership team as it looks to continue its growth plan into 2023 and beyond. As of 1 June 2022, Phil West, Director of Technical Division, no longer works for Zitko. Dave Geddes, Director of the Sales Division, is the Commercial Director, while Tim Ward, Head of International, takes on the new role of Client Services Director. provider of talent solutions These changes will see the leadership team continue working to achieve the Group’s...

A fire broke out in the Abbey View tower block in Watford on Tuesday 12 July 2022, caused by arson in the block’s bin storage area. The emergency services were called to the incident on Garsmouth Way, Watford at around 4:50 am, as the fire was spreading to flats on the lower floors of the 17-story block. Residents were evacuated from 94 of the tower’s flats.  Cause of fire The East of England ambulance service has confirmed that “other than one person treated on-scene f...

In response to an industry push to bridge the skills gap for electric vehicle chargepoint (EVCP) installations and assist in meeting the Government's net-zero ambitions, NAPIT Training has launched a new EVCP course, Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (City & Guilds 2921-31). The new qualification has been introduced following the UK’s aim to become net-zero by 2050. The transport sector is one of the b...

Firefighters are urging people living in Kent and Medway to follow simple steps to stay safe during the heatwave, and throughout the summer months.  With soaring temperatures in recent weeks and record-breaking highs forecast for 18 and 19 July, the Fire Severity Index is currently at level 4 'very high', moving to level 5 ‘exceptional’ throughout the day meaning fires could develop and spread rapidly and with greater severity. accidental fires In these conditions, crews...

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor decisions. DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids...

The Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo is dedicated solely to electric and hybrid marine technologies. The expo provides the venue for new product launches and industry innovations and it is considered the benchmark event for marine electrification in Europe. In 2022, emerging technologies and products were showcased to an audience of operators, ship owners, boat builders, propulsion system designers and manufacturers, naval architects, military fleet and port operators. Electric & Hybrid M...