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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting a free active shooter/hostile event program for emergency managers, policymakers, fire, police, emergency medical services (EMS), school officials and facility managers in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Active shooter program Attendees will benefit from a half-day public session that will feature keynote speaker Michele Gay, Co-Founder of Safe & Sound Schools, who lost her daughter during the Sandy Hook Elementary S...

Of the 673 new schools that have been built and opened under the government’s flagship school program, only 105 were fitted with sprinklers. With hundreds of schools in the United Kingdom, witnessing a fire each year, this alarming statistic once again emphasizes that money spent on dealing with the aftermath of fires should be spent on sprinklers instead. The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) shares the concerns of Labour Party MP and former teacher, Stephanie Peacock, who stated “...

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow. The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively re...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions is partnering with the NPS-DDP (National Public Safety Drone Donation Program) in an effort to bring UAV/UAS technology to public safety agencies in need across the country. For the month of May, FoxFury pledges a percentage of its drone lighting sales to NPS-DDP with the goal of donating drones to agencies that have applied for program consideration. Dozens of fire departments, search and rescue teams, local police, border security, and more apply to NPS-DDP in the h...

Because of the dynamics of staff duty in the Education industry, having good Fire Extinguisher Training in schools is much more critical than ever before, so that panic and injury can be averted. Fire Safety usually means having enough emergency procedures in a position like fire extinguisher training and conducting regular fire drills to ensure that in the event of a fire, everybody understands what they should do. risk assessments Additionally, it means understanding what comprises a fire r...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s people like Bradley Stevens, a man who has a passion for racing cars and motorcycles and whose job helps ensure first responders can get people out of them. “I’ve been in and around cars in every way you can imagine – driving them, fixing them, racing them,” Bradley said. Unfortunately, he added, racing sometimes means wrecking. “You fix one thing, then it’s another. And racing doesn’t pay t...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. To help combat this sobering, but preventable statistic, globally renowned safety equipment manufacturer - MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 to May 10, 2019, during OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down Week. Fall protection training As part of this week-lon...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. To help combat this sobering, but preventable, statistic, global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announced that it will conduct free fall protection training sessions, from May 6 through May 10, during OSHA's annual National Safety Stand-Down. As part of this week-long safety blitz – now in its sixth year – MS...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference at its new location in Rosemont, IL, USA at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry involved in the station design process. station design ideas and plans GearGrid looks forward to connecting with...

GearGrid is excited to announce they will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. GearGrid will be located at booth #345 (Hall E) from May 17th – May 19th. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges and providing innovative solutions. Products on display GearGrid has several new products available, specifically for turnout gear storage, hose drying and wi...

GearGrid is excited to announce that the company will be attending the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, taking place at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo GearGrid will be exhibiting at booth #345 (Hall E), at the 2019 Lancaster County Fire Expo, from May 17 - May 19, 2019. They are looking forward to connecting with attendees at the show and discussing their storage challenges, and providing them with innovative solutions...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published industry research undertaken by Perpetuity Research into the benefits and challenges of automating confirmed alarm signaling from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) to police control rooms. The independent research – done via an online survey and one-to-one interviews with a range of industry people including from Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) – assesses the pros and cons of automating signaling beyond current practice, the potenti...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that registration is open for the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb taking place at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the event is not just for first responders – but all who want to take part in honoring the 343 fallen firefighters of September 11, 2001. Last year’s record attendance included 2,700 residents, firefighters, and local b...

At the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show (Indianapolis, IN., May 5-8, 2019), Runtech and Nash will strengthen its message as a Total Vacuum Solution Provider for the Pulp & Paper Industry. TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show Nash's team of engineers set the pace by configuring and optimizing a paper machine Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show will focus on “Setting the Pace”. Backed by decades of joint industry expertise, Nash's team of engineers set the pace by...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from June 17 – June 20, 2019. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s renowned professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety. NFPA Conference & Expo...

The Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Gorman, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, to serve as the Chairman of the Board. New Chairman of the Board As previously announced, James C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp’s long-standing Chairman, informed the Board, in January 2019, of his intention to not stand for re-election as a Director, at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “Gorm...

The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the robust demands of firefighters, the GearCart unit makes the perfect fire equipment addition to any fire station. The innovative GearCart solution allows hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick and convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows fire departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. Gea...

GearGrid is pleased to announce their continued support and attendance of the 2019 Station Design Conference, at its new location in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Crowne Plaze Chicago – O’Hare Hotel. As a Founding Partner of the conference, since it started in 2014, GearGrid believes the information provided during the conference is incredibly valuable to those in the fire industry, who are involved in the station design process. 2019 Station Design Conference GearGrid looks forward...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the globally renowned provider of critical communication and data platform solutions trusted to save lives, is continuing its successful partnership with communities in the US state of Arkansas, to support and improve response during emergencies. Statewide safety initiatives From record Smart911 interactions statewide to the life-saving role that Rave Panic Button has played in schools, Arkansas public safety is utilizing a number of technologies to assist with its s...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council approved a plan to consolidate the information currently contained in 114 NFPA Emergency Response and Responder Safety (ERRS) standards, guides, and recommended practices into 38 overarching standards. The move will not only provide emergency responders with easier access to well-rounded safety information, but also improve the standards development experience for more than 2,000 principle and alternative NFPA Technical Committee...

Firefighters are urging people to never store anything on the kitchen hob – especially if they’re electric – they can easily and accidentally be knocked and become switched on. It comes after two Kent homes experienced fires in the kitchen where items were placed on the hob and by accident, the hob switch was knocked and the ring started to warm up, and before long caused the house to fill with smoke and a fire to start. Safe escape due to smoke detectors The first incident...

Home fires claim the lives of seven people every day in the United States of America. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its widespread use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety advocates should be able to take action in unison, so as to raise national awareness of a fire sprinkler’s life-saving ability. Fire Sprinkler Initiative Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a collabo...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that its Road Rally will give members of the fire service a chance to experience the most innovative fire apparatus in the industry and talk with experts about their community’s unique needs. Pierce’s Road Rally kicks off on Monday, June 10th in St. Louis, Missouri and will visit more than 20 U.S. locations. new product innovations “In recent years, Pierce has introduced many new product innovations that hav...

Streamlight, Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, announced that it donated $20,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $10,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light, Red Vantage helmet light, and Red Siege AA lantern. Streamlight earmarks $1.00, $3.00, and $2.00, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The company also contributed $10,000 for renewal of its "Bronze Helmet...

Viking SupplyNet, a pioneer in the distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, announces several changes and additions to its sales personnel throughout the United States and Latin America. Adam Owens, Viking SupplyNet’s previous Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service, has been promoted to Director of U.S. Sales and Customer Service. In his new role, Owens will be responsible for all sales functions in the United States. Having spent the past 14 years in various sales-...

REV Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of industry renowned specialty vehicle brands, along with Road America, have teamed up to pay tribute to first responders at the inaugural NTT IndyCar series REV Group Grand Prix June 20-23, 2019. Tribute to first responders As part of the tribute, all active-duty first responders will receive free entry to the REV Group Grand Prix during the entire weekend of activities including the NTT IndyCar feature race. Additionally, REV Group and Road Ame...

Fire safety on the construction site is an issue commercial builders face in their construction sites, as a result of the storage of building materials, accumulation of dust, and use of equipment that could produce sparks. Because of this, fire training courses for construction fires can help employees keep their workplace safe. Commercial Builders Fire safety training teaches the staff how to prevent fires. If the staff are aware of the best ways to prevent fires, they can contribute significa...

Educating and preparing students for a fire emergency should not be the only priority, but also educating them on fire prevention. A lot of students do not know how to respond to fires, and might even hide from them, without getting out to safety. But if trained to basic fire safety and how to respond in the event of a fire, they will be able to protect themselves. Teaching them fire prevention, fire safety skills and specific strategies for emergency situations can help keep them safe. It&rsqu...

When it comes to fires, the wrong split-second decision can get residents in a life-threatening situation. Mentioned below are some of the most common mistakes people make in the event of a fire and tips on how to avoid them. Remembering and applying these tips could help in escaping from a potentially life-threatening situation. These basic home fire safety tips are not exhaustive, but give a good foundation for fire safety for the family. Also, remember that for professional advice contact th...

BB7 is delighted to announce, that they have acquired Omega Fire Engineering Limited. BB7 is a trusted independent advisory firm that manages risk through the provision of strategic advice and innovative design, construction, and management solutions. They specialize in fire and security to help the clients protect people, prosperity, and the planet. About Omega The team at Omega has built a strong position in the provision of Fire Safety Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. The vis...