Wildfires

Perimeter Solutions Unveils New PHOS-CHEK Facility

Perimeter Solutions, a renowned global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates, marked the grand opening of its new PHOS-CHEK facility at McClellan Park in Sacramento, California, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 110,000-square-foot site will serve as a major hub for production and distribution, supporting the company’s ability to deliver PHOS-CHEK to any airbase in North America within hours. Increasingly demanding wildfire seasons The company...

INTERSCHUTZ 2026: Pioneering Firefighting Trade Fair

INTERSCHUTZ 2026, taking place from 1 to 6 June in Hanover, will be shaped by what many are calling a “turning point”. With eleven months to go before the event starts, strong exhibitor interest is already evident for the world’s pioneering trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection. Climate change and disasters “Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site,”...

Rosenbauer Delivers Tractor Drawn Aerials (TDAs) To LA County Fire Department

Rosenbauer America, a pioneer in fire apparatus innovation and performance, announces the initial delivery of new state-of-the-art Tractor Drawn Aerials (TDAs) to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (L.A.Co. FD). In addition, the Los Angeles County Fire will also soon be receiving new Rosenbauer America Engines/Custom Pumpers. Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ cab In total, this order includes: Eleven (11) Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) Quints: Built on the Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ custom cab...

FRNSW Debuts New Uniform For Community Fire Units

In the lead up to National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), and to celebrate 30 years of its Community Fire Units (CFU) program, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has unveiled a new uniform for its dedicated members. The new uniform is in line with the current standards of protection for firefighters which came into effect following the 2019/20 ‘Black Summer’ bushfires. They will be initially rolled out to CFUs in the Blue Mountains, with the rest of the state to follow. As a nod to the histo...

FRNSW Tackles Bushfires Amid Sydney's Wild Weather

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was busy across many parts of Sydney and the Illawarra yesterday afternoon due to the wild and windy weather. Between midday and midnight, FRNSW received almost 1,000 Triple Zero (000) calls for help from the public. Crews attended a large number of fires, bush and grass fires, and wires down from Cromer on the Northern Beaches to Brownsville in Wollongong. Fire rescue effort Firefighters also spent the night mopping up a large grass fire at Horningsea Park Firef...

KFRS Unveils Advanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Wildfire Response

Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) responds to national wildfire rise with launch of innovative workwear to protect crews and help to keep the public safe. Firefighters responding to wildfires across Kent and Medway will be wearing the latest high-performing kit, specifically designed to offer greater protection when tackling outdoor fires in extreme heat. KFRS rolls out new advanced PPE Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) has rolled out the advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) t...

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