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Fire-Dex, the country’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is excited to announce the renewal of its exclusive partnership with the Fire Dept. Coffee, the beloved veteran-owned coffee brand founded and run by firefighters. This new agreement solidifies Fire-Dex's position as the official head-to-toe protective gear sponsor of the Fire Dept. Coffee for the next three years. TECGEN51 and TECGEN71 apparel As part of the extended collaboration, the team at Fire Dept....

The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has written to the UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR) to thank them for the assistance they provided in the country, following the devastating earthquake that took place earlier this month. The message was shared with Russell Gauden, National Coordinator of UK ISAR, who was asked to convey his gratitude and thanks to the team, as their deployment drew to a close last week. UK ISAR team of 62 firefighters mobilized UK ISAR worked relentlessly to...

Teledyne FLIR, a world pioneer in thermal imaging cameras, is set to exhibit its latest products and groundbreaking solutions for the oil & gas industry at ADIPEC 2023. Live demonstrations The event, one of the largest of its kind, will take place from October 2nd to 5th in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attracting over 160,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. Visit Teledyne FLIR Booth 1005 and experience “live” demonstrations of the company’s new range of...

Fire service leaders, medical experts, HR professionals and those affected by menopause gathered at The Rep (Birmingham Repertory Theatre), in central Birmingham last week for the NFCC’s first Menopause in Fire conference. The NFCC Menopause in Fire conference, which took place on Thursday, 21 September, 2023, offered a unique opportunity for colleagues within the fire and rescue sector to learn more about the menopause by hearing from medical experts, keynote speakers and those who share...

When it comes to fire safety, the proper operation and maintenance of fire doors cannot be underestimated. One crucial aspect is ensuring that fire doors are always securely shut. Fire doors are strategically placed in buildings to compartmentalise areas and slow down the spread of fire for a designated period (typically 30 or 60 minutes). Fire Spread Fire doors are strategically placed in buildings to compartmentalise areas and slow down the spread When a fire door is left open, it allows f...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released survey results collected from over 330 industry professionals at the NFPA 2023 Conference & Expo®, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety. The research findings reveal insights around trends and attitudes on digital transformation, training, and educational programs. NFPA 2023 Industry Trends Survey Eight in 10 respondents reported using digital tools on the job every day, with 43 percent using on...

Environment and Climate Action Canada is forecasting a significant fall storm that will arrive Sunday night, bringing rain and strong winds, which may result in falling tree branches and local power outages. Here’s what users can do to prepare for rain and strong winds. Heavy Rain In the event of heavy rain, city crews will be out clearing streets of leaves and debris to keep rainwater runoff flowing and prevent flooding. Learn how users can prevent flooding and follow these tips to he...

Specialist teams from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service came together at Xscape Yorkshire for the training, which saw a live exercise take place simulating what would happen if a biological or other airborne hazard occurred in a busy public area. The WYFRS Detection, Identification, and Monitoring (DIM) team, who are equipped to deal with incidents involving toxic chemicals, fuels, nuclear waste, as well as biological, chemical, and r...

Angloco, the manufacturer of fire fighting and rescue vehicles and equipment, is using a cloud-based job management system and mobile app to support growth. Since implementing the 6-in-1 BigChange system, Angloco has doubled its production capacity and increased turnover by nearly 100 percent. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Angloco supplies all UK Fire Services, has a multi-million-pound contract with the Ministry of Defence, and has exported vehicles and equipment to over 70 overseas countri...

Bull Products will be exhibiting its range of temporary fire protection solutions at Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Live 2023, from 27th – 28th September 2023, at Farnborough International, on Stand 214. On display will be Bull Product’s cutting-edge 100% wireless, EN 54 certified SiteNet solution, alongside its SiteProtect range of wireless fire detection and alarm systems. Also on show will be its range of First Responder Stations, designed specifically for construction site...

Is the fire department looking for a way to increase non-operational support, enhance community relations, and create a pipeline for recruitment? Then start a junior firefighter program. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released an updated Junior Firefighter Program Starter Kit to help departments build the framework for a successful youth program. This update was made possible with support from California Casualty. Junior firefighter programs  Departments get needed...

Is the fire department looking for a way to increase non-operational support, enhance community relations, and create a pipeline for recruitment? Then they should start a junior firefighter program. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released an updated Junior Firefighter Program Starter Kit to help departments build the framework for a successful youth program. This update was made possible with support from California Casualty. NVFC’s Junior Firefighter Program Starter Kit...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce it has received a US$ 1.4 million Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These grants enable the organization to implement critical programs and initiatives that support firefighter health and safety and mitigate risks that can lead to line-of-duty injuries and deaths. Use of FP&S grants With funding from FP&S grants, the NVFC has been able to support responde...

Many volunteer fire departments struggle to obtain adequate personal protective equipment for their members. This is why MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered since 2012 to donate new gear to departments in need through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway.  2023 giveaway recipients In 2023, 13 volunteer fire departments will be selected to receive four new sets of turnout gear and four new helmets each. The first 500...

At the 'Retter Wels', 'Sobra Radgona' and 'Florian Dresden' firefighting trade fairs, Rosenbauer is presenting another innovation from the field of personal protective equipment in the form of the GLOROS F10 gloves, thereby expanding its product range for wildfire operations. At the same time, the GAROS G10 wildfire protection suit, which was already presented in June, will be on display for the first time. Visitors to the trade fairs will also have the opportunity to have a first exclusive loo...

Kidde – a globally renowned company in fire safety for more than 100 years – announced its second annual Cause For Alarm campaign. This campaign was created in response to the statistics that fatal house fires disproportionately affect some communities more than others. In fact, every day, at least one child dies from a home fire. Kidde has teamed up with National PTA and Quarterback Kirk Cousins to help educate families and children on the importance of having working smoke alarms...

The boards of Radiocoms Systems Limited, a pioneering UK emergency communications provider, and Modirum, an international video-streaming and data business, are pleased to announce a joint service offering, building on Radiocoms' existing voice and data services excellence in critical environments, on Android and IOS to include video-streaming and other essential digital services. The shared offering will be focused first on the UK Emergency Services Show, being held at the NEC Birmingham from...

Once again, looking forward to heading to Olympia London, where will be exhibiting at London Build on November 15th and 16th. This show is a great opportunity for to reconnect, face to face, with valued customers and engage with the wider construction industry. London Build has earned its reputation as the "festival of construction," recognized for its mix of DJs, musicians, entertainment, and competitions. It offers the perfect informal setting to meet with the UK’s construction pro...

On the 1st of October 2023, further amendments to the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 (otherwise known as the ‘FSO’ or ‘Fire Safety Order’) are due to come into force, affecting businesses and buildings across the UK under the Building Safety Act 2022. As major fire door and passive fire protection product experts, put together a core summary of the upcoming changes and who they affect. Add any further details and links to other sources that the readers might find relevant....

North East fire and rescue services have been recognized nationally for their work keeping the region’s children safe and out of trouble. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) doesn’t only deal with fire and safety emergencies across the region, they also have a responsibility to support and educate young people. They work with young people to divert them from making choices that may put themselves and their communities at risk, or might mean they do not achieve their full p...

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is once again demonstrating its continuing support for Fire Door Safety Week, a national safety awareness campaign that was first launched in 2013, and in response to a legacy of fire door neglect. The campaign aims to encourage a greater public understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property. Performance of a fire door In particular, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in the...

Infographics is pleased to announce that Avon Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new FireWatch-driven technology innovation program, targeting greater flexibility, resilience, and increased visibility of resources.  The program’s first phase has gone live and covers migrating from the FRS’s current on-premise system to the FireWatch Cloud. integrated cloud-hosted system Avon FRS manage their HR, wholetime availability and rostering, retained payments, and training and dev...

Members of the nonprofit group Emergency Preparedness in Calabasas (EPIC-FSC) commend Cal Fire for pioneering the deployment of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to revolutionize wildfire detection and response efforts. This groundbreaking initiative, which began just two months ago in six Cal Fire emergency command centers across California, has already delivered exceptional results by identifying 77 wildfires before any 911 calls were received. AI technology "We...

On Thursday, 14th September 2023, the forklifts at Hochiki Europe’s new warehouse facility in Gillingham paused, as the team welcomed MP for Gillingham and Rainham, Rehman Chishti and the Mayoress of Medway, Cllr Nina Gurung to cut the ribbon and declare the new part of the Hochiki operation officially open. This state-of-the-art facility situated in the heart of Kent, Apex House, as it will be known, will support increased production capability at Hochiki’s other Kent site. Coverin...

Two firefighters and a search and rescue dog from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have joined an international team, as part of the UK Government's response to the Morocco earthquake. K9 handler Crew Commander - Gary Carroll and Coorie, based at Portlethen, have departed along with Watch Commander - Gavin Brown, based in Dundee, as part of the UK International Search and Rescue Team (ISAR) deployed to Morocco through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The UK...

The City of Victoria is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as the City’s nominee on the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) Board of Directors. The Board is seeking diverse candidates who have demonstrated senior executive level experience in and knowledge of: Board governance and strategic planning, Business management and operations, Business administration, professional engineering, planning and land development, real estate management or senior legal couns...

Securing the future viability and technological innovation of the German Armed Forces, these core tasks are embedded in the military science research carried out at the Wachtberg office in North Rhine-Westphalia. Fraunhofer FKIE has had a number of different guises over the years: it started out as FFM, FAT, and IFE, was then one of three institutes incorporated into FGAN, finally becoming known as Fraunhofer FKIE in 2009. For 60 years, its scientists have been conducting research into the defe...

To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 10, the Canadian flag at City Hall will be lowered to half-mast at the end of today and returned to full-mast on Monday. This National Memorial Day gives Canadians an opportunity each year to remember firefighters who have lost their lives while on the job. Memorial Fire Bell In 2019, the Victoria Fire Department dedicated a new Memorial Fire Bell. This bell is rung in a special ceremony to honor firefighters who have lost...

Future orientation and convincing quality as an employer-for this the fire protection specialist WAGNER Group GmbH was awarded the “Arbeitgeber der Zukunft” (Employer of the Future) prize by the Deutsche Innovationsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung (German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization (DIND)) on September 6th. The award was presented to Steffen Springer and Katharina Rischer of WAGNER in the presence of Brigitte Zypries, former Federa...

Teledyne FLIR, a global pioneer in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras and sensors, is helping the law enforcement segment to activate its ‘6th sense’ via the use of innovative technology that ensures officers can protect and serve with greater intelligence. Solutions such as the FLIR Breach® PTQ136 and FLIR Scion® PTM high-performance monoculars are ‘battle-proven’ to withstand the rigors of law enforcement while delivering superior thermal sur...