Firefighter Health and Safety - News

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety, Inc. announced it has secured a $10 million contract to provide respiratory protective equipment to the Orange County Fire Authority in Southern California. With this order, MSA continues to strengthen its breathing apparatus market presence in the Southern California region. Over the past two years, MSA Safety has secured similar breathing apparatus contracts with both the Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles City Fire...

Innovation in the fire service is a continuous journey, where changing customer needs are driving forces in developing the newest safety solutions. For MSA Safety, that means taking the best and making it even better with the latest edition of its market-pioneer self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and designing an all-new turnout jacket. This week at FDIC International, MSA Safety will do just that by announcing the MSA® G1™ SCBA XR Edition and all-new Globe® G-XTREME®...

Darley, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest – Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Mental Health in the Fire Service. Now in its fourth year, this initiative challenges firefighters nationwide to explore the critical yet often overlooked mental health issues within their ranks. 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest Competition seeks to uncover...

Rosenbauer America, a pioneering manufacturer of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, will be showcasing its latest advancements in technology at FDIC International 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. Attendees are invited to visit Rosenbauer's indoor exhibit (booth #3413) at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC) and the outdoor demonstration area on South Street to experience firsthand the company's commitment to unmatched operational performance and firefighter safety. Featured Fire Apparatus Ros...

Fire-Dex, a globally renowned company in PPE for first responders, understands that performance, safety and comfort all start with gear that fits correctly. That's why the company is excited to launch the Virtual Sizer, a first-of-its-kind tool for the fire services that revolutionizes how firefighters get measured for their turnout gear.  Fire-Dex’s Virtual Sizer The Virtual Sizer brings science to sizing using AI-driven algorithms and simple questions Fire-Dex’s Virtual Si...

FireRite now offer a virtual fire risk assessment tool for care homes and other businesses who need one. In these unprecedented times, access to premises can be heavily restricted to protect staff and residents/occupants. Although it does not replace a full fire risk assessment, their virtual interim fire risk assessment tool will help users keep pace with the changing circumstances inside their care home which may impact fire safety. Virtual fire risk assessment Users will also get the adde...

At FireRite they have always offered a range of fire safety training in different formats. They’ve offered a range of standard training packages as well as bespoke and tailored training to meet their specific needs. The way that they approach training delivery needs to adapt and change as the world moves into ‘the new normal’. The requirements and legislation relating to fire safety for businesses have not gone away or been relaxed during the lockdown. Fire safety training is...

21st-27th of September marks Fire Door Safety Week, a week to raise awareness around a critical element of passive fire safety. Fire doors a part of the furniture in public buildings, their homes and other residential buildings. Most members of the public see fire doors all the time, but don't truly appreciate how much thought and strategic planning goes into fire doors, and how vitally important they are to their safety. Fire Door Safety Week aims to highlight the importance of fire doors to t...

Since the onset of the pandemic, most companies have become familiar with issuing alcohol gel in the form of hand sanitizer for staff, customers and visitors. This is understandable because it’s a good way of ensuring no germs, viruses and bacteria are passed on when surfaces are touched. But, as a manager or procurement officer, just how au fait are users with storing these highly-flammable liquids? It’s important to do so carefully because of the high alcohol content in the gel &n...

Marine Evacuation Systems (MES), served by liferafts, is an efficient and widely used method for mass evacuation at sea. With passenger ship capacities increasing, the ability of MES to evacuate hundreds of people in a matter of has been tested exhaustively in Beaufort Sea State 6 conditions. MES and liferafts–five things To be compliant, liferafts must be designed in accordance with SOLAS Chapter lll and the LSA Code. All VIKING liferafts are compliant with these standards and are ful...

Ship fires are on the rise, posing serious risks to crews, vessels, and operations. Ensuring firefighting equipment meets the latest safety standards is not just essential — it’s lifesaving. The latest update to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), (EU) 2024/1975, mandates significant changes to the approval and use of firefighting suits onboard European vessels. Here's what users need to know to stay compliant and protect the crew. Enhanced crew safety What does this mean for sh...

Each year, MSA Safety and DuPont Personal Protection partner with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide Globe turnout gear and MSA fire helmets to volunteer fire departments in need. In 2024, 13 volunteer fire departments across the U.S. and Canada each received four new sets of turnout jackets, turnout pants, and helmets to help increase the safety of their responders. MSA also provided the first 500 applicants with an NVFC membership. Compliant with safety standards The do...

FDSOA’s Annual Fire Apparatus Conference looked a little different this year given it was held on Zoom rather than in person like the previous years, but that did not stop the organization from striving towards their mission to ‘educate and bring safety to the streets.’ The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA)’s Chairman of the Board Eric Valliere – current Assistant Fire Chief in Scottsdale, Arizona who has been a part of the association for eight...

Immersion suits are a crucial safety tool for survival in cold water, designed to protect the wearer by minimizing body heat loss. These suits are available in two types, offering either one-hour or six-hour insulation, which helps to prevent hypothermia in freezing waters. made using waterproof materials Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face, ensuri...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled a dramatic house fire at Mudgee, in the state’s Central West overnight, saving neighboring homes during the wild storms that lashed parts of NSW. Around 7.15 pm, a power pole and ‘live’ wires fell onto a house in Redbank Road, setting it ablaze, during the damaging weather. FRNSW crews respond to house fire at Mudgee FRNSW crews from Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Bathurst, assisted by local SES were quickly on scene as flames, fan...

Dräger, an international major in the fields of medical and safety technology, is providing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) with 220 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets supported by Dräger’s FireGround accountability system to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during live incidents and training events. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process, involving extensive market research, and suppl...

After being closed more than seven years ago, Milwaukee’s Fire Station 31 on the city’s south side has reopened. The station is located at Eighth and Hays. In addition, Fire Station 28 at 30th and Saint Paul celebrated the launch of a new paramedic unit, designed to address the city’s increasing demand for emergency medical services. Milwaukee’s Fire Station 31 reopens Milwaukee Fire Department’s Fire Chief - Aaron Lipski told WISN that the additional city funds...

A woman has suffered severe burns in a house fire in Kingswood Park near Penrith this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to the blaze in Lethbridge Street just after 2.00 pm. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident and upon arrival, crews found the two-storey home well alight. Firefighters quickly got to work and contained and extinguished the fire on the ground floor in approximately 15 minutes. Firefigh...

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of maritime operators in the commercial shipping, cruise and ferry, defense and professional sector. The design and construction of these boats showcase all of VIKING Norsafe’s ability and experience. The company’s rescue boats and fast rescue boats provide excellent maneuverability with low maintenance standby and operation providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea. VIKING Norsafe rescue boat...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Ma...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has provided critical support to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) in assessing and prioritizing repairs, following the devastating storm that struck Carinda, near Walgett, earlier this week. Specialist FRNSW HAZMAT (hazardous materials) crews deployed advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS, or drone) technology to conduct a comprehensive aerial survey of the town, enabling rapid and detailed assessments of damaged properties, including nine homes and fo...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders in an effort to mitigate radiation exposure for fire-hazmat and first responder teams. Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public, and the environment. robust emergency protocols “For...

Global safety solutions provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and pioneer firefighting systems supplier FAIN Co., Ltd. have signed an exclusive worldwide agreement for VIKING to provide certified services for marine fire systems and equipment delivered and installed by FAIN. FAIN supplies the full spectrum of firefighting systems for marine use, including CO2, foam, DP, water-mist, sprinkler, alternative gases and more. Headquartered in Yangsan, South Korea, the company is a major supplier to s...

Both Braintree and Witham Fire Stations will be hosting recruitment taster sessions this month for those considering joining their team of on-call firefighters. Witham Fire Station will host its session on Saturday, 25 November, 2024, while Braintree Fire Station will hold its event on Sunday, 3 December, 2024. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn more about this vital role in the local community. Recruitment taster sessions During the taster sessions, attendees will meet with...

One of the industries hit hardest during the global COVID-19 pandemic was the leisure sector, with many gyms & health clubs closing, and only re-opening a fraction of their facility. Social distancing made taking a sauna impossible, so many of these facilities have been left sitting unused, and some still are. While this is not ideal for either the facility owners or those looking to avail of the services, it is an ideal time to ensure the sauna is as safe as it can be in all aspects,...

Emergency response teams worldwide use different tools and personal protective equipment, including mobile gas detectors to warn the rescuers from dangerous gas concentrations. Dräger mobile gas detectors are produced for a wide range of industries, including the Fire Service, Mining/Mine Rescue and Industry. Rescue teams in those industries have a growing demand for realistic training, including portable gas detection. Multi-Gas training simulator To satisfy this rising demand for safe,...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has completed a program of maintenance for London’s only River Fire Station. Recently, Lambeth River Fire Station made its return to its historic home at Albert Embankment on the Thames after six months of refurbishments in Lowestoft. The firefighters returned to the station after a period of operational duty at HMS President. two fire boats Fire boats have been utilized in London since as early as the 1700s and a river station has been positioned at Lambeth si...

The Historical Novel Society Australasia, in collaboration with the ARA Group, proudly announced the winners of the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize at a celebratory event, held at NSW Parliament House, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize This prestigious award, boasting the largest individual literary prize in Australasia with a total prize pool of $150,000, honors the exceptional talents of novelists who bring historical narratives to life, offering insights into t...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to an automatic fire alarm at a production process facility in Bomaderry on the state’s South Coast overnight. On arrival around 10.00 pm, firefighters were confronted with two collapsed silos spilling grain into the Shoalhaven River. An exclusion zone was established around the affected silos and approximately 65 workers were safely evacuated. Providing ongoing situational awareness Approximately 20 firefighters remain on scene, including FRNSW Haz...

At Coopers Fire, they’ve always been passionate about safeguarding lives and properties. As specialists in fire curtains, they understand the critical role that their products play in making buildings safer, offering essential time for safe evacuations and enabling firefighters to do their heroic work. But they also know that it’s not just about the technology - it’s about the people who put their lives on the line every day to protect others. That’s why they are proud t...