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Before the unit deploys, there is always a need for some last minute expendable equipment purchases. Usually, it’s a bunch of small items from various manufacturers, which is needed fast, and suppliers may have missed the window to put the gear out to bid. Or, the sum total of this gear is usually more than the Government Purchase Card (GPC) limit. Or even if possible, suppliers would have to manage the delivery of multiple purchases to one location, consolidate then push out to the team....

On January 1st, 2021 at 1200, E811B, A811C, VC811, and VC811A responded to a house fire in the 11300 BLK of Montgomery Rd with a report of people trapped. While en route a column of smoke could be seen, prompting the working fire dispatch. Crews arrived on the scene to find heavy fire showing from the basement of a single-family dwelling and a report of people trapped in the basement. E811B arrived and operated as the second due engine, stretching a backup line into the basement and assisting w...

Unfortunately, the coronavirus came very quickly to the trade fair industry in 2020. This also presented Rosenbauer with a major challenge. There were many new products developed with the highest level of engineering, precision, and passion, which should now be presented to our customers, business partners, and dealers. However, since it was not possible to present these at a conventional trade fair, an alternative had to be found. Accordingly, a unique 360-degree campaign was created in market...

Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for South East Asia, Tin Le Than, discusses some of the key considerations to take into account when specifying an effective gas suppression system. Data centers, control rooms, power generation facilities, and archives may serve very different purposes, but they all pose the same critical challenge for those charged with their fire protection. Guarding against catastrophic loss whether of data, irreplaceable cultural assets, or essential services creates...

Choice is delighted to be the preferred national service provider of intruder alarms, CCTV and fogging systems to approximately 190 high street stores. Remote maintenance facilities in accordance with DD 263:2010 have been successfully implemented by Choice, resulting in ongoing revenue savings. Additionally, Choice deploys 24/7 remote diagnostics capabilities – using a combination of Honeywell panels and Emizon-IP dual path signaling over the client’s network – resulting in b...

Over the past few months, the AW Technology team has been extremely busy with the highly anticipated FIREX 2019 international exhibition, ongoing management of customers, identification of new clients and the development of existing and new technology. However, as always with AW Technology, the team is always looking forward with the aim to continue as the industry’s renowned innovator. The AW Technology team sat down with Business Development Manager, Chris Atkiss, to find out more about...

Over the coming weeks and months, AW Technology will be featuring a series of blogs and articles that will focus on the truly global nature of the internationally renowned company’s operations. Global projects installations Each article will profile a specific country that AW Technology operates in and will also demonstrate the team’s capability and experience of successfully delivering the company’s state-of-the-art products and solutions in that nation. Following AW Techno...

Over the coming weeks and months, AW Technology will be featuring a series of blogs and articles that focus on the truly global nature of its operations. Each article will profile a specific country that AW Technology operates in and demonstrate the team’s capability and experience of successfully delivering its state-of-the-art products in that nation. This first article is focused on India, AW Technology’s previous work in this exciting, dynamic and emerging country and the potent...

Area Commander - Chris Parker said, “While many residents were enjoying the festive period, our crews, officers, and emergency call handlers were hard at work helping those impacted by the flooding seen across the county." He adds, “Working with our partners from the Environment Agency, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, and local authorities, crews were out pumping water out of properties, assisting with travel to rest centers, and helping build flood defenses. Crews also assisted people...

For all the resilient men and women that work in the forestry industry, there needs to be a pair of logger work boots that are up to the task of handling all the tough terrain and hazardous materials that they are faced with. Also referred to as chainsaw safety boots, logger work boots help those in the forestry industry stay comfortable and protected from any potential foot injuries or punctures, utilizing a heavy-duty safety toe insert. Chainsaw safety boots/Logger work boots HAIX USA offe...

Fireworks are beautiful but are very dangerous if not used properly. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages anyone who chooses to use consumer fireworks to practice fireworks safety or find alternative ways to celebrate. “Fireworks safety is paramount as we continue to battle COVID-19,” said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. “If you choose to use consumer fireworks, please read the cautionary labels and dispose of your fireworks properly. Doct...

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) is delighted to announce an updated version of their prestigious graphical supervision software - Odyssey XLP, now compatible with their new range of Chameleon addressable fire alarm control panels. The Odyssey Graphics Display and Alarm Management System allows the connection of up to 64 panels to a PC, the compatible panels are namely OCTO+, GEKKO, NODE+, G-One, JUNO NET, and JUNIOR. License structure scheme The main difference between the Odyssey XLP and Odyssey...

E811 was alerted to respond as part of the fire task force to the 13100 block of Larchdale Rd. VC811A and VC811B responded as well. First arriving units on scene found a 3-story garden-style apartment with fire through the roof. The incident was soon upgraded to a second alarm. E811 turned out with 6 and operated in the delta exposure knocking fire, which had spread to the common cockloft and multiple units. VC811A had Division 3; VC811B had Division 2. 28 apartment units were affected. Co. 11...

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce and welcome the addition of Matt Pitzer as National Sales Manager, OEM Accounts. In his new role, Matt will continue to strengthen relationships with the North American Fire & EMS OEM customers and provide support to help meet their unique needs. Matt joins Safe Fleet with more than 13 years of industry and product knowledge, having served in a variety of positions over that time. Matt brings ex...

FieldEquip team is excited to announce the launch of its new product EquipConnect, an IoT solution developed using advanced technology to fulfill the needs of the field service industry. EquipConnect EquipConnect is a powerful IoT (Internet of Things) solution that supports real-time productivity monitoring, predicting equipment health, and failures to sustain maximum uptime. EquipConnect integrates with the edge gateway and connects with Equipment securely EquipConnect integrates with the e...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING) is driving more investment into its marine fire service business. The inauguration of VIKING’s Foam Lab Odense, which specializes in the testing of a vessel’s reserves of firefighting foam, intensifies the company’s focus on marine fire service, a segment earmarked for significant growth in the coming years. “Our ambition is to cover all aspects of marine firefighting equipment, and our new state-of-the-art laboratory puts us on...

Robert Jenrick MP, The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government, announced a “New £30 million fund for leaseholders in England to pay for the installation of fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings with cladding.”  Adding that this will remove or reduce “the need for costly interim safety measures such as waking watch.” Install common fire alarms The written statement continues by saying that “This step is supported...

Hardstaff Barriers has provided a handy guide to the challenges and solutions faced by UK (United Kingdom) ports, during the busy Brexit transition period. The guide offers the top 10 considerations for Port Traffic Management. Top 10 considerations for Port Traffic Management include: Traffic Flow – Creating effective movement of traffic around ports Key to effective operations is ensuring freight is moved in and around ports with minimal disruption, our range of barriers provide a...

In the lead up to Christmas, Coopers Fire have been running a collection for Waterlooville Food Bank. Waterlooville Food Bank work alongside recognized organizations such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, Children Services, Schools, Housing Association, and more to supply items to those in need in the local area. For many this year has been especially challenging and the region’s food banks are reporting a shocking rise in the number of people relying on the donation of food. Demand More T...

Since its launch in 2013 by world-pioneering coatings manufacturer, Hempel, the Hempaguard X7 hull coating has been applied over 2,000 times. Hempel has continuously documented Hempaguard X7’s ability to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for shipowners, and now the exact impact has been calculated. Hempaguard X7 hull coating Michael Hansen, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Hempel, comments: “Reaching this important milestone of 2,000 full shi...

With December finally here, the official first day of winter is right around the corner, and many have already been facing the first snow days of winter. As the cold weather continues to quickly approach, LSS Life Safety Services can’t help but think about all the potential fire risks that increase during this season. Winter is the peak season for heating-related structure fires due to the increased use of heating equipment. Since colder temperatures result in longer operating times, ther...

Avon Protection has received an order to supply two NATO Nations and one Partner, Belgium, Finland, and Norway with their foremost CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares, and accessories.  FM50 Air Purifying Respirator The FM50 provides operational flexibility required by NATO Allies and Partners forces; designed to protect troops in the most demanding of environments. Developed in conjunction with the United States Department of Défense to counte...

The video-based fire detection Aviotec IP starlight 8000 from Bosch can now be used in environments without visible light. With the help of newly developed AI algorithms for video analytics, Aviotec's firmware version 7.72 is now able to reliably detect smoke and flames even with pure infrared lighting. Up to now, it was already possible with Aviotec to reliably detect flames and smoke in difficult lighting conditions down to a minimum of 2 Lux. Expanded field of application There are many a...

The Mick George Group has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry in the heart of East Anglia and East Midlands. Operating with a single tipper truck in 1978, the company’s commercial fleet size has now grown to more than 400 HGV vehicles. They specialize in Bulk Excavation & Earthmoving Services, Demolition and Asbestos Removal, a wide range of Skip Hire and Waste Management Services, and Aggregate & Concrete Supply, as well as their...

BBC News has reported the Valley Nursing Home, located in Clogher, County Tyrone is to be deregistered by Northern Ireland care home regulator RQIA (Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority). Critical inspections Critical inspections identified multiple hygiene and safety risks, an RQIA report stated, "Of particular concern, adequate precautions and systems were not in place to manage fire risk.” These ;significant breaches' have resulted in the care home’s deregistration, mea...

Verint Systems (Verint), a globally renowned customer engagement company, has announced that it has received multiple awards from Consumidor Moderno and Grupo Padrão for excellence in customer engagement in the Brazilian market. Leveraging cloud-based solutions Leveraging cloud-based solutions from Verint’s Customer Engagement portfolio, organizations in Brazil and around the world are accelerating automation and leveraging AI-based solutions, such as speech and text analytics, to...

A fire alarm system is one of, if not the most critical life safety systems in the building. For that reason alone, one should not compromise when selecting a fire alarm solution. A system needs to be reliable, which in turn gives confidence that one’s property is safe should the worst happen. Owners invest heavily in featuring the best-designed products in their buildings, so why should that stop with life safety systems? As with everything in life, more than just looks matter. One would...

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Orlando District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will join forces with City of Orlando firefighters to build nearly 100 bicycles that will be donated to children, ages five to 15, who live in the Reeves Terrace neighborhood and who have been notified in advance. Commissioner Sheehan and firefighters will turn wrenches and tighten brackets during the bicycle build event to make sure bicycles of all sizes and colors are ready for giving away on Monday, December 21...

Hunter are delighted to have been able to play their part in the supply of PPE to the frontline staff during the extremely difficult months of 2020. COVID has tested every business and challenged the way in which they operate. So to receive such a warm thankyou from one of their customers have really made Hunter finish the year with a great sense of pride. “Just passing on a heartfelt thanks from everyone at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for the support provided this year with our...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, announced the acquisition of SwiftReach Networks (SwiftReach), a foremost provider of emergency notification and incident management solutions. The combination of Rave and SwiftReach will provide wide-ranging capabilities and unmatched infrastructure to ensure optimal communications under the most demanding circumstances. Todd Piett, CEO of Rave, said, “The addition of SwiftReach and its F...