Public Education

HIWFRS Adjusts Response To Automatic Fire Alarms

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is changing the way it responds to Automatic Fire Alarms in certain types of buildings as of 01 August 2025. Following a public consultation, HIWFRS will no longer automatically send crews when there is an automatic fire alarm notification in buildings with no sleeping risk, during the hours of 08:00 and 18:00hrs, unless there are confirmed signs of fire. Automatic fire alarm notifications  This policy applies to commercial, no...

Fire Safety: Avoid Kitchen Fires With New Euralarm Guide

The Task Group Domestic Life Safety of Euralarm has issued a new guidance document on fires caused by unattended cooking and how to avoid them. Many residential fires start in the kitchen and/or are related to cooking. In Europe, the Zurich insurance company mentions cooking equipment as first in an overview of common causes of house fires. New guidance document The new guidance document on fires caused by unattended cooking and how to avoid them In the USA, where the NFPA has actively resea...

Vintex Fire Offers Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips For Effective Use

When it comes to preventing the spread of any fire, a fire extinguisher is the first line of defense, either at home or in the workplace. The use of fire extinguishers is easy, but at the same time, it’s crucial to learn the proper, effective, and safe way to extinguish a fire. There are still some common mistakes that people make when using fire extinguishers and those mistakes should be avoided in the event of an emergency. Not Pulling the Extinguisher Pin Removing the safety pin from...

Fire Safety Initiative For Disabilities By FRNSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognized the International Day of People with Disability by holding a fire safety education initiative in the Hunter. Firefighters from FRNSW’s Metro North Command, including a crew from Wallsend Fire Station, took part in the initiative coordinated by ConnectAbility, this morning at Warabrook in Newcastle. The event featured interactive demonstrations, safety advice and hands-on activities, tailored to individuals of all abilities. Attendees enjoyed a fu...

Darley, NFFF Announce 2024 Essay Competition Winners

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Thought Leadership Essay Competition, a platform that celebrates the fire service's forward-thinking leaders. Founded by Congress in 1992, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) honors fallen firefighters and supports their families, providing resources, counseling, and educational assistance. NFFF also collaborates on initiatives to prevent firefi...

Join Essex On-Call Firefighters: Braintree & Witham Taster Sessions

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...

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