Training & 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...

Hochiki Showcases At Fire Safety Event 2025

The Fire Safety Event 2025, a cornerstone of the industry calendar, is poised once again to present a comprehensive display of the most advanced fire detection and suppression technologies. Taking place at the National Exhibition Center (NEC) in Birmingham, the event is expected to welcome well over 12,000 fire safety professionals, including fire safety officers, building managers, architects, engineers, and other key stakeholders. Future of fire protection Hochiki has held a major role at t...

Determine Fire Marshal Requirements Effectively

As workplaces have evolved over the past year or so companies should have a flexible mind as to how to best keep the office/workplace compliant. The first point is often to check the risk assessment is up to date and make sure it stays adaptable to reflect the current working practices. If users have implemented a new hybrid working practice, altered the building layout, or changed how the building is used there is an onus on the Responsible Person to consider in the Fire Risk Assessment; Ch...

Hannay Reels Featured At The 2025 FDIC International

Hannay Reels will showcase its line of custom hose and cable solutions designed for fire and emergency applications at the 2025 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). Located at booth 4069 in the Indianapolis Convention Center, Hannay will exhibit reels manufactured with extremely durable materials that can be customized to meet vehicle requirements. Innovations for Emergencies Hannay can be customized to meet vehicle requirements with extremely durable materials Hannay will exhibit...

VIKING Enhances Maritime Safety With New Standards

Based on industry experience and consolidating existing standards, the new IMO resolution MSC 402 (96) and related regulations provide mandatory higher-quality standardization for companies performing maintenance services throughout the maritime industry. The new resolution is an improvement from the previous guidelines because it sets clearer criteria for both safety equipment services and service suppliers. This way, it will help the maritime industry move away from a subjective manufacturer...

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