Passive Fire Protection (PFP) - News

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) has posted 2 user notices that may impact certain respirators used by fire and emergency medical services providers. 3M Scott SCBA The NPPTL issued a May 2022 notice PDF for 3M Scott SCBA Air-Pak models manufactured between Nov. 1, 2019 and April 12, 2022. 3M Scott has received reports on the Air-Pak X3, Air-Pak X3 Pro, and X3-21 Pro models referencing the primary and/...

London Fire Brigade is investing in the development of an electric-hybrid fire engine, as part of its commitment to significantly reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Mayor of London’s ambition for London to be net zero carbon by 2030 and build a greener and safer city for everyone. The Brigade is currently working with Emergency One, the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue service appliances, to build a Zero Emission Capable Pumping Appliance (ZEPA1). The Bri...

Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 29, 2022, Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of Jeffries Road in Big Bear Lake. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a shed at the residence was well involved in the fire, with flames spreading to nearby Pine trees. Fire personnel quickly contained the fire, which was extinguished within approximately six minutes. Crews remained on scene for mop up efforts to ensure no reignition would occur. Reported structure fire...

Visitors to the UK’s Armed Forces Day event on June 25, 2022 were protected from the threat posed by vehicles, thanks to a system of safety barriers at the site. The temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers and swing arm gates were installed along the seafront in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where the event took place on Saturday June 25, 2022. HVM barriers installed for Armed Forces Day Attended by more than 100,000 people, Armed Forces Day was hosted by Sca...

Suffolk residents can show their support for firefighters past and present by signing up to the 2022 Fire Ride cycling challenge, which is taking place on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The event is in its 9th year, having been started by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service in 2013, in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity, with a minimum of £ 17 from each entrance fee – which is £ 20 in advance or £ 30 on the day – going directly to the charity, in order to enable them to continue...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced the availability of a toll-free hotline for use by residents to immediately reach their local law enforcement non-emergency phone lines, in order to report illegal fireworks use in their areas. The illegal fireworks reporting phone number is +1 (833) 885-2021. The toll-free hotline features a voice menu that allows residents to quickly reach the correct law enforcement number for their location by entering the first three letters...

Fire investigators have warned people to be careful with reflective items during the hot weather – after responding to a fire caused by a magnifying glass. The object was the unexpected culprit for the accidental blaze in Newcastle city center, after being left on a window sill at a commercial property. The initial call had come into the Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service’s Fire Control at 10.03 am, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 and the first of three appliances were on scene in j...

A prestigious award for the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE: The NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) has presented the Wachtberg-based institute with the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence 2021' in recognition of its extensive efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation. cIMIC Award of Excellence On the occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2017, the CCOE in The Hague launched the 'CIMIC Award of Excellence'. Since then, th...

Non-aerial fireworks are permitted under state law for individuals to use on private property from June 24 - July 6, 2022.  Fireworks are limited to private property with the owner's permission and prohibited on public property, including all public parks, public right-of-ways, and roads. Individuals using fireworks outside allowed dates are subject to a civil penalty of US$ 1,000. Fireworks Safety If users are planning to use consumer fireworks, follow these safety tips:  ...

“Against a backdrop of increasing threat scenarios, it was high time after seven years for an INTERSCHUTZ to take place again in a physical, on-site format,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, the Chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board. He adds, “This trade fair was all about networking, developing ideas, discussing solutions and expanding international networks. As a result, INTERSCHUTZ is now more than just a product show – it is a shaper of sustainable security...

Coatings supplier - Hempel launches Hempaprime CUI 275, a new coating to combat corrosion under insulation. With extremely short overcoating intervals and a wide temperature resistance, Hempaprime CUI 275 is designed to increase productivity and improve corrosion protection at energy generation and oil & gas facilities. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a major challenge for equipment operators in the process industries. In the US alone, repair and downtime caused by CUI is estimated to c...

Siemens is expanding its Cerberus PRO fire safety offering with updated FC720 fire control panels, an IoT-enabled OOH740 detector equipped for disturbance-free tests, and the Cerberus Connect mobile app that complements the existing Cloud Apps. As a result, system integrators, service providers, and customers will benefit from resource optimization, simplified planning, and maintenance as well as higher convenience during operations. Fire control panel The new FC720 fire control panels use th...

They are pleased to introduce the Gas Laser with highly advanced laser technology designed to detect natural gas with the aim of enhancing safety and improving detection for fire services, and first responders. Potentially dangerous structures Frequently fire personnel and first responders are called to natural gas emergencies using equipment that puts them close to potentially dangerous structures. The Gas Laser supports remote detection allowing the operator to work at a safer distance from...

Further to the announcement on 7 August 2019, Avon Rubber is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business (the “Business”) and the rights to the Ceradyne brand. Over the next 12 months, the company will transition the critical business functions to Avon in a phased and controlled manner. During this transition phase, the business will be operating as usual as a stand-alone business alongside Avon Protection. As a reminder, th...

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the successful completion of the second phase of S&T's wildland-urban interface wildfire sensor technology program, part of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative. On average, 60,000 wildfires occur across the U.S. each year, burning millions of acres. Providing early warnings of these fire events is critical to response and recovery efforts, both for communities and public safety. fire sens...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and local law enforcement and fire officials will conduct a media-only event that is designed to share fireworks safety messaging for the public. This information is of particular importance given current critically high fire danger and the large number of grass and vegetation fires occurring across the County. Media-only event to share safety measures The event will take place at the site of last Friday morning’s fireworks-caused...

Bosch is pleased to announce a new software release for Praesensa, the IP-based public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system. The new software version 1.50 features an improved user experience and enhanced connectivity, especially for large installations requiring multiple controllers and subsystems, along with more options for system redundancy. New software update V1.50 for Praesensa PA/VA system System designers will receive more flexibility designing large system networks with this relea...

Barbour has published a round-up of recent fire safety legislation changes, following a busy year for parliament. The round-up aims to provide a short, digestible precis of the many updates seen in recent months, notably following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. key points in fire safety legislation changes Highlighting the key points from each, users can quickly catch up on the measures to improve fire safety, which aim to drive forward reform of the Fire and...

June 21 is the official start of summer and Gilbert Fire & Rescue along with the Gilbert Police Department want to share a few safety tips for users to keep in mind. Limit the time outdoors during peak heat hours. Stay hydrated - drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Take frequent breaks in the shade if users are required to be outdoors. Watch children and pets around water at all times. Don't leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle - look before locking. Check on elderly...

In order to inform an NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Health and Wellbeing strategy, colleagues from Nottingham Trent University have been tasked with conducting a survey, to map health and well-being across fire and rescue service staff, in order to better understand current and future needs.  Health and Well-being strategy The NFCC Health and Wellbeing strategy will reflect the health and well-being needs of people in the fire safety industry, across all careers.  Led by Dr. R...

It is with a heavy heart that BAFE announces the passing of two friends and colleagues. Both, Peter Chilton and Dominic Cook passed away at the end of April 2022.  They both greatly assisted BAFE with fire extinguisher technician assessments/verification and exam invigilation as experts within their field. Peter Chilton Peter Chilton had more than 30 years of fire industry experience before working with BAFE, including 25 years with a fire extinguisher organization, Fire Protection Servi...

ACAIRE and ANRACI have signed a cooperation framework agreement with the objective of establishing the terms of cooperation for institutional exchange with the purpose of agreeing on and developing programs and projects related to: The improvement and strengthening of fire protection conditions for Colombians through technological, academic, regulatory, ethical and business development of all the actors in the sector. The promotion of technical excellence in each of the stages associated wit...

Rosenbauer presents the first L32A-XS on a fully electric series chassis at Interschutz 2022 event. When it first was introduced nine years ago, the standard aerial ladder with lowerable cage boom took aerial rescue operations to a new level - especially in confined spaces - and is now opening the way to the (electric) mobility of the future for fire departments. Volvo chassis The L32A-XS electric aerial ladder is built on a Volvo FE Electric chassis and powered by two electric motors, wit...

Rosenbauer showcases the first PANTHER 6x6 with an electric driveline at Interschutz. The development process was started two years ago, after the need on the part of the customers became more and more apparent. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Airports Council International (ACI), and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have all agreed on the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 in global aviation. Most airpo...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, marks the opening of Interschutz 2022 with the unveiling of a new line of Firefighter Protective Clothing (FPC) that is specifically designed to meet the needs of firefighters in Germany, the Netherlands, and across continental Europe, offering enhanced comfort and compatibility with MSA’s advanced safety equipment and solutions. Called the MSA® Bristol X4, the new line of FPC integrates MSA Bristol&rsq...

FIRSTLOOK, the rescue products division of Agility Technologies (ATC) and FIRSTLOOK European partner Vogt-CTE, are extremely pleased to announce the donation of their signature FL360 USAR1 Search and Rescue Camera systems to the @fire International Disaster Response Germany organization to enhance search and rescue capabilities. The FL360 Search Camera is the first mobile integrated, wireless 360° spherical imaging camera ever introduced to the search and rescue market. Development of new...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, is welcoming the amendments to The Building Regulations 2010 Section 15, Paragraph 15.17, in relation to evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings. The amendment states that new residential developments over 18 meters tall will have to incorporate an Evacuation Alert System in accordance with BS 8629 to help fire and rescue services inform residents of a change in evacuation...

In recent months, expert awards panels across BigChange's key industries have been recognizing what customers are already telling the company: trades businesses grow stronger with BigChange. Pioneer security industry body, the British Security Industry Association, has shortlisted BigChange for its Best Use of Technology Award. A digital solution The customer Securitay told the panel how it was transformed by BigChange. “When we were looking for a digital solution, we needed something t...

The last few years have been challenging for everyone, including the fire industry. It changed everything, except our dedication to overcoming challenges. With everything returning to normal, the countdown to Interschutz 2022 has begun. Interschutz 2022 Exhibitors are looking forward to Interschutz 2022 after a long wait. It will allow them to interact and work collaboratively to sustain, expand, or form new networks. With only a few days till the doors open for the world's leading fire and r...

C-TEC is exhibiting at Housing 2022 exhibition, which is taking place from June 28 to June 30, 2022, in Manchester Central, Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). With over 300 exhibitors and an action-packed program of seminars, networking events and debates, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual Housing event is the place to be for a local council, housing association, developer or housing professional. C-TEC’s innovative solutions at Housing 2022 C-TEC will be exhibiting a host...