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ISSEE’s latest qualifications have been approved as meeting the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Standard. The Logistic Management program has been recognized as a pathway grading to Associate Membership with the Institute of Leadership & Management on completion, providing learners with professional recognition related to their leadership learning and an ongoing commitment to continue to develop as effective leaders and to inspire others to achieve excellence.  Goin...

Lorient is delighted to announce that they have appointed two new apprentices – who have joined their engineering team. Lorient is proud to support the Government’s STEM initiative (target of 3 million apprenticeships in England by 2020) to help future scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians thrive in the UK manufacturing industry. Joe Graham and Darcy Boyle join Lorient Joe Graham and Darcy Boyle are both undertaking the Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced App...

An article entitled, ‘Brazil Burning’ in the November/December 2019 issue of the NFPA Journal gives examples of the breakdown in what the National Fire Protection Association is now terming the country’s ‘fire and life safety ecosystem’. Recent fire incidents in Brazil In the NFPA Journal article, Angelo Verzoni, of the writing staff at the National Fire Protection Association, lists the September 12, 2019 Badim Hospital fire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that killed...

Code 3 is upgrading and adding to its line of worklights and utility bars, giving customers a range of white lighting options. These highly efficient products feature design improvements to reduce installation lead time and reinforce weather-resistant components. These lighting solutions are primed to meet first responders’ safety needs and operate under challenging circumstances. adjustable worklights Code 3’s worklights are low profile and adjustable, which allows for multiple m...

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS) has taken part in a series of multi-agency training exercises to tests its chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear response. The three training sessions, which fell under CBRNe, were designed to test how emergency services from across the region responded to incidents such as chemical spills and contamination. Training exercises These scenarios involved staff from Avon and Somerset Police, South Western Ambulance Service, Devon & Somerset Fire...

On April 29th, 2020, the second international VdS-conference on ‘Fire Protection Systems’ will take place in Bucharest (Romania). International experts from industry and fire protection organizations will present an overview on current technology and developments as well as numerous solutions based on practical experience. VdS-conference on fire protection  The conference will be held in cooperation with ROFMA, the Romanian Facility Management Association. In addition there w...

The risk of further residential fire tragedies, following the fatal Grenfell Tower fire, has been raised by leading engineering services trade association ECA, in its response to the ‘Raising the Bar’ consultation. In the aftermath of the blaze at the Grenfell Tower high-rise block in West London, several inquiries have concluded that installer competency is fundamental to public safety. This is particularly the case in buildings such as residential tower blocks, care homes and hospi...

When a fire starts, every second counts. Fire extinguishers can help save lives when used quickly and effectively. Yet an astonishing 70% of fire extinguisher owners say they would not be comfortable using an extinguisher in the event of a fire according to recent research. For this reason, First Alert and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have developed a new fire extinguisher training course for volunteer fire departments nationwide, supplemented by an extinguisher donation program fo...

LION Protects, globally renowned manufacturer of first responder personal protectiveres equipment (PPE) in the United States will host a grand opening of their newest TotalCare facility located at 735 Park North Boulevard, Suite 114, Clarkston, GA 30021 on November 8, 2019 (from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm). TotalCare fire gear maintenance TotalCare represents LION’s high-quality fire gear maintenance services, including PPE repair & retrofitting, advanced cleaning, decontamination, biohazar...

Big Bear Fire Department has some ‘Hot Tips for Cold Weather’ to ensure safe winter heating. With the change in seasons in Big Bear Valley comes the need to warm their homes and businesses. Stay warm and safe during the winter months by following some simple tips. Conventional Heating: Have a professional check and service your heating system each year. Always keep combustibles away from heat sources. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for clearance distances. Wood-burni...

T.J. Fire & Security, one of Hertfordshire’s fire and security companies has announced the purchase of Prompt Fire Protection. Established in 1973, T.J. Fire & Security is an independent company based in Welwyn Garden City. Protecting large and small businesses across the county with installation and maintenance of fire and security products, they provide their customers with the best possible service and the quality products by adhering to the highest standards in the fire and se...

More than £13,000 has been raised by Cambridgeshire firefighters in 2019 from car wash events as part of The Fire Fighters Charity National Car Wash League. Firefighters from stations around the county dug out their sponges and buckets and welcomed people with all manner of vehicles, from cars and vans to children’s bikes and mobility scooters to raise money for the charity. The community came out in force to show their support for the crews. Raising Donation Amount More than &pou...

The highly acclaimed Dubai Health, Safety & Environment Forum returns to Dubai from 24-25 November, with a stellar line-up of confirmed speakers from Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE, Dubai Municipality, ADNOC, DEWA, Emirates Global Aluminum as well as senior executives from leading international and regional companies. On the agenda for this year’s forum are topical health, safety and environment issues. With a raft of infrastructure and construction developments underway in...

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...

Klaxon are showcasing their latest audible and visual signalling innovations at Intersec 2020, held in Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from the 19 – 21th January, 2020. Exhibiting within the UK Fire pavilion, hall 4, stand D38, the Klaxon team will be on hand to demonstrate solutions for fire evacuation, industrial signalling and mass notification systems. Highlights include the Sonos Pulse and Nexus Pulse EN54:23 beacons and sounder beacons, CPD accredited training courses and exp...

Using water to fight a fire is as old as time. Thankfully the days of the bucket brigade are over and modern firefighters have all the tools they need to combat any fire. A key part of firefighting technology is the flow meter. To show how important flow meters are one can read the report from the Fire Protection Research Foundation; titled Evaluation of Fire Flow Methodologies. As stated in the report: “In order to effectively fight a fire, the water supply available must be adequate for...

Allegion Americas, globally renowned provider of security products and solutions, has hosted more than 30 students at its Manufacturing Day in Princeton, Illinois, on Tuesday, Oct. 29 – part of a nationwide effort to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Allegion’s Manufacturing Days event Supported by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in the U.S., Manufacturing Day is an annual event in October when manufacturers open their doors to help educate people about...

In partnership with London Fire Brigade, BAFSA will host a free to attend seminar on the 30th October at LFB HQ in Union Street, London SE1 0LL. This one day event will have a packed program of presentations, delivered by experts and practitioners focusing on the topic “Safer homes – safer communities”. It is beneficial for those people whose professional role encompasses the protection of people, their homes and communities from fire. This seminar is targeted towards those pe...

BAFE endorses the response to the Grenfell Review by the Fire Sector Federation and their call for action that this sort of tragedy never happens again. They must look ahead, including into Phase 2 of the Inquiry, to ensure that competent providers, at every stage of a building’s construction and use, keep residents and occupiers safe and that all means of fire protection are regularly monitored, with the full co-operation of owners, managers and residents. Making fire safety a priority...

Kentec Electronics, a life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Brett Boyd as Business Development Manager to further the company’s customer support capabilities and help drive the Kentec Installation Partner (KIP) scheme. Brett will be responsible for Kentec customers in London and the South East, reporting to Wayne Marston, Head of Sales UK. He has relocated from South Africa, where he worked for a fire and security distributor across every aspect of fire safety, from dete...

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...

Mr. Passey stated that they’re looking at a ‘new world order’, noting multiple changes recommended in Dame Judith Hackitt’s post-Grenfell Review that will dramatically alter the landscape of premises management which ‘some of us won’t recognize’. One of these changes he notes is that ‘duty holders should ensure that any recommendations outlined in the fire risk assessment are undertaken and completed in a timely manner.’ He adds to this, as...

It’s that time of the year where 15 - 16 year olds are preparing for their college interviews: the next step in their education. To help with their readiness, Crookhorn College, a school for 11 – 16 year olds and local to the Havant office, hosted a day of mock interviews with local businesses. Apollo Fire Detectors was invited along to take part and Louise Randall, Apollo’s Head of Manufacturing, was one of the interviewers. Mock college interview training It was a pleasure...

Britannia Fire will be exhibiting at Intersec Dubai in 2020 to show case their full range of fire extinguishers including their innovative P50 composite fire extinguisher and an exciting new product, FastAct, which neutralizes toxic chemical attacks or spills. Intersec, where business, technology and innovations come together, returns 19 – 21 January, 2020. As the leading trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, Intersec’s influence has spread not only across the Middl...

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...

The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated has declared a fourth quarter dividend of 42 cents per share on common stock, payable December 10, 2019 to shareholders of record on November 7, 2019. MSA Safety Incorporated’s Board of Directors also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock, payable December 1, 2019 to shareholders of record on November 7, 2019.

Global Fire Group will be exhibiting at Intersec 2020. Presenting its wide range of fire detection and emergency lighting equipment, under the brands Global Fire Equipment and Createch. Global Fire Group will highlight the two newest introductions to its range of products, designed with specific applications in mind, namely the Black Series, intended for the protection of entertainment venues, and the Zyteq range of combined fire sensors and alarm devices, certified to EN54 Pt. 3, 5, 7 and 23....

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) joined with charity Catch22 to inspire young males by providing them with positive role models and a Fire Safety Course. As part of the partnership, seven teenagers aged from 14 - 16 spent six weeks with firefighters from Temple fire station developing their skills and experience. Throughout their weekly two hour courses at the station, they covered everything from breathing apparatus, hose use, road traffic collision management and first aid, providin...

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...