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The FPA Managing Director Jonathan O’Neill thought it was important to chair the Fire Sector Summit to stress his feelings towards the current state of the fire industry. He opened the event commending the Fire and Rescue Services but commented “Please don’t see Sir Martin [Moore-Bick]’s comments and recommendations [regarding the Grenfell Tower fire] as an attack. See them as an opportunity.” “If Dame Judith Hackitt gets her way you will likely to be asked t...

Europe’s pioneer door provider, Hörmann UK, has launched its new FlexFire Protection Curtain, specifically designed to provide the construction and other industrial sectors with unrivalled smoke protection in the event of a fire. Equipped with an intelligent FSA-FLEXControl hold-open device as standard, the curtain closes reliably if smoke develops. When combined with optical smoke detectors that monitor the door area, the hold-open device is compliant with the requirements outlined...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider of fire protection and life safety systems, has added four new institutional sprinkler models specifically designed for use in correctional facilities, mental health occupancies, or anywhere that tampering with fire sprinklers is a concern. Available in both pendent and horizontal sidewall models, the quick response sprinklers are available in standard and extended coverage options. The sprinkler is designed to be installed with the protective cap attac...

ISSEE’s Chairman, Alan Bates shared an open letter, in which he shared his key personal moment that lead to the establishment of the International School for Search and Explosives Education - ISSEE. Letter from the Chairman In the letter, Alan Bates said, “Some 20 years ago, I would enjoy my daily runs around and about in Henley-on-Thames. On a number of occasions, I would be joined by Alan Hatcher, who was a tall, talkative enthusiastic ex-RAF officer, who started to sow a seed in...

Patol is returning to the Intersec 2019 exhibition, and will be showcasing its range of Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cables (LHDC), along with the Fire Thermal Infrared (FireTIR) detection system, on stand 4-G32.  Patol is a provider of LHDC, manufacturing cables from its UK facility which are used in prestigious projects throughout the world. Firesense LHDC and its associated controllers provide economical temperature monitoring at the point of risk in a range of commercial and industr...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) and the German Fire Brigade Association reacted with incomprehension to the prejudgment of the London Fire Brigade in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire in London. 72 people died in the disaster two years ago.  In numerous media reports, the fire brigade has now been blamed for the deaths of numerous people due to alleged serious errors of a 'systematic nature', citing the previously announced investigation report...

C-TEC’s launches 16-line SigTEL master controller. Designed for use with the SigTEL system, the ECU-16 features a new-look high-performance handset to allow operators to communicate with up to 16 disabled refuge or fire telephone systems. The controller’s powerful networking capabilities also allow up to 14 ECU-16 master controllers to be interlinked to create systems of up to 224 lines. A separate ECU-224 desk control unit can also be connected to allow communication with up to 224...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has announced the appointment of Michaela Campbell as the newest member of its staff. She has assumed the position of Director of Government Affairs, taking over for Sean Carroll, who left CFSI to become Associate Director of Government Relations with Kidde. New CFSI appointment Prior to joining the Congressional Fire Services Institute, Ms. Campbell served as a Legislative Assistant for Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where her portfolio included tr...

RapidDeploy, the provider of Cloud Aided Dispatch software for emergency communications centers, announces the launch of its Lightning Partner Program. The Program creates an integrated end-to-end ecosystem of visionary technology partners who believe in democratizing public safety utilizing cloud native technology. The solutions, integrated across Microsoft’s Azure Government cloud, will provide a comprehensive platform for public safety agencies. Lightning Partners share RapidDeploy&rsq...

A residential structure fire was reported on Canyon Road in Fawnskin at approximately 8:51 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2019. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story, single-family home with fire and smoke coming from the right side of the residence. The fire started in the workshop attached to the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the workshop. Through a swift fire attack, knock-down was obtained within approximately 5 minutes of crew arrival. There were two occupants reporte...

The ideal fire extinguisher test equipment offers efficient health protection and cost savings in equal measure, combined with a strong environmental awareness. Brandschutztechnik Müller GmbH attaches great importance to the above mentioned factors in all its product developments, with occupational safety and ergonomics considered to be the key focus. Powder suction machines (PSM) Brandschutztechnik Müller guarantees optimum ergonomic handling when testing, emptying and filling fire...

Halloween and Bonfire Night can be plenty of fun for all of the family to enjoy, but with lots of potential hazards, it’s really important to keep the user and their family safe. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to enjoy the autumn festivities safely by following some simple safety advice. Organized fireworks display Group Commander Paul Clarke, the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Head of Community Fire Safety, said: “We wish everyone a h...

The Rosenbauer America Group is pleased to announce the appointment of John Slawson as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rosenbauer America. He is replacing Harold Boer, who is retiring, effective of December 31, 2019. Although retiring, Harold Boer will remain on the company’s Supervisory Board. John Slawson comes to Rosenbauer with a vast amount of fire industry experience and is well suited to lead the organization, as it continues to grow and remain at the forefron...

Businesses today operate in a world where the growth of violence, vandalism, and theft requires ever-increasing levels of security. While video security cameras have become a standard for the protection of businesses, their effectiveness is limited in outdoor settings and low light conditions. These limitations make perimeter security the first line of defense against intrusion particularly challenging. Thermal imaging cameras are quickly becoming a popular choice for outdoor security applicati...

The global debate on building cladding, which has soared up the international safety agenda in the wake of London’s Grenfell Tower disaster which claimed 74 lives and left another 70 injured, arrives in Doha this month. Building cladding is a key feature of the Safety Design in Buildings Conference (SDiB), which runs on 16 October at The Business Park of the Crowne Plaza, Doha. The conference will feature 11 regional and international experts as speakers. Insight On Improved Protection...

E111 was dispatched as RIT to an apartment fire on the 11300 block of Evans Trail in Calverton. Units had heavy fire on the 2nd and 3rd floors as well as through the roof, and the box went to 2 alarms. Initial reports advised of people possibly trapped, however, searches were negative throughout. Co. 11 operated for approximately 3 hours before returning to service.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has introduced the new Pierce Ultra Highrise Pumper (UHRP) at China Fire 2019 (Booth E2-9), in Beijing on October 16. Pierce Ultra Highrise Pumper China’s continued urbanization and economic growth, including the development of buildings reaching extraordinary heights, have led to a critical need for advanced fire protection throughout many provinces. With its first high-rise test UL certified, Pierce’s ne...

ECCO Safety Group (ESG), which includes the industry-renowned Code 3 brand that manufactures lighting and safety solutions for emergency vehicles, has announced the official market launch of its innovative Connected Safety Solution, powered by the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud. Collision prevention technology HAAS Alert’s collision prevention technology paired with Code 3’s lineup of reliable lighting and safety solutions, including its flagship Matrix system, sends digital alerts that w...

Viking Group, Inc., a global provider of fire protection and life safety systems, introduced a new digital tool that assists its users in the configuration of Viking valve and trim selections. The new “Valve and System Configurator” simplifies the complex process of identifying and ordering the proper valve and trim combination for virtually any fire protection challenge. The configurator allows customers to interactively build a complete system riser for Viking’s wet, dry, de...

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) will be encouraging people to consider a new career when it opens applications for new Control Staff this month. Aspiring Firefighter Control will be able to start the application process from early October 21st as the service looks for the brightest and best to take part in a training school in February 2020. The successful candidates will provide a vital service to the community by dealing with 999 calls ranging from house fires to serious road traff...

The Queen’s speech raised a number of post-Grenfell Tower issues including building safety standards legislation. She declared “My Ministers will bring forward laws to implement new building safety standards.”  Within the official document released alongside this speech, it stresses that the purpose of this legislation will be to “put in place new and modernized regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, ensuring residents have a stronger voice...

At the UK Construction Week (UKCW) 2019 event, day one focused heavily on the fire safety and what actions are being taken in the construction industry to prevent further tragedy. Attending the show, BAFE observed an industry that is responding to the fire safety issue, but more action is required and fast. This comes just days after Dame Judith Hackitt told the industry to not wait for regulations to ‘raise the bar’. On the UKCW main stage, ‘Building Safe Homes: When will the...

A growing number of UK schools are being exposed to major incidents or threats of violence on their premises. As this trend sadly continues it’s not just schools that need to have a robust Organization Lockdown Alert System in place should an event occur; medical and healthcare facilities, manufacturing facilities, offices and any public buildings could benefit from such systems. Many organizations use a fire bell or sounder to double up for a host of alerts from school class to factory s...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the company has introduced a new commercial ARFF vehicle, Oshkosh ARV, at the 22nd International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design and Services (Inter Airport Europe 2019). The all-new Oshkosh ARV  The all-new Oshkosh ARV is backed by the 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week global support of Oshkosh Corporation and a world-class regional dealer network.  The Oshkosh ARV offers an accelera...

According to the President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), Dirk Aschenbrenner, fire departments, disaster control, and rescue services are facing major new challenges. “The reason is the diverse global changes. Climate, society, technology – everything is changing,” said Dirk Aschenbrenner at the REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Montichiari, Italy. In addition to the use of innovative technology with many new opportunities throu...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS), has partnered with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Pharmacies, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council Public Health, and Anglia Ruskin University, to launch a joint campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk of emollients. In Cambridgeshire, the use of emollients was noted as a contributing factor in a fire fatality, following a house fire in Cambridge, as we...

Peterborough firefighters were buzzing to help a local project to enhance the environment for bees. Last week (Monday, September 23) firefighters from Green Watch at Dogsthorpe Fire Station attended an environmental initiative called Jimmy’s Bee’s at the newly built Connect Park in Millfield, Peterborough, United Kingdom (UK). The crew joined volunteers from the community to dig the grass up, sew and plant wildflower seeds in order to create a fantastic haven for bees. The project w...

Following the publication of the Raising the Bar Interim Report, the Competence Steering Group (CSG) are welcoming responses to this document. “The Competence Steering Group is inviting comments on its interim report Raising the Bar, which sets out measures to improve competence in the design, construction and fire sectors. The measures are intended to tackle competency shortcomings identified in the Hackitt Review, Building a Safer Future, following the Grenfell Tower fire.” raisin...

During the General Session of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) 86th Annual Validation Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2019 Marvin Austin Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to Ann Moffat, Graphics Unit Manager (retired), Fire Protection Publications (FPP). IFSTA 86th Annual Validation Conference The Marvin Austin Distinguished Leadership Award is presented by the staff of Fire Protection Publications in recognition of outstanding leadership efforts i...

Emergency Reporting® (ER), the pioneer in cloud-based reporting and records management software for Fire and EMS agencies, is now offering free, semi-monthly educational training webinars to customers and non-customers alike. The Twenty for 2020 webinar series is designed to set departments up for success for the coming year. Each session is one hour and provides a deep dive into a specific topic that’s standards-based, data-driven, and crucial for departments to run efficiently. Some...