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Low-expansion foam generators operate with a pre–mix feed. The foam nozzle converts the supply pressure into speed with the air suction function, which vigorously agitates to produce the foam sprayed from a distance. Low-expansion foam generators The foam nozzles are available in two versions, a self-suction version of the emulsifier, which involves transporting the emulsifier can with the nozzle, and the non-self-suction version where the premixing is carried out using a proportioner ge...

Protecting the family, home, and business is always the first priority, especially in areas prone to wildfires. The household or establishment must always be prepared and protected for untoward circumstances. One way of being prepared is to have a plan intended for an emergency, as well as organizing and maintaining the property and ensuring that there is adequate water storage on site. Fire suppression systems Fire water storage tanks supply a dedicated source of water set to support automat...

Under the motto - 'Climate, society, technology - everything is changing?' - the 66th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) began on Monday in the Ulm Donauhalle.  lively network Around 650 experts from fire departments, rescue services, and disaster control as well as from scientific institutions, engineering offices, industry, and authorities take part in the three-day event. The congress aims to convey the current state of science tech...

If a woman works in the EMS field, she is required to face many dangerous situations while she is on duty. That is why it is important to wear heavy-duty boots or shoes that provide the proper protection. HAIX® can provide the NFPA-certified EMS boots women need to have the confidence that their feet are protected properly. Containing a waterproof CROSSTECH® membrane, HAIX® EMS boots ensure that the feet are protected. They prevent liquids, such as chemicals and blood, from infiltra...

Oliver Holmes, Sr. once said, “It is the province of knowledge to speak and the privilege of wisdom to listen.” Each year, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) conducts the National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner program to provide opportunities for fire service leaders across the nation to both speak and listen. And, it was for this reason that the theme selected is ‘Exchanging Knowledge to Advance Our Mission’. There is much to learn about...

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow. The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively re...

POK S.A.S builds a wide range of monitors. Originally these devices were intended to use pressures and flows beyond the range of portable equipment, whether by one or more firefighters. Fifty years ago, there were monitors for fixed installations such as those fitted to pump boats or fuel depots and oil refineries. Other monitors were movable because they were mounted on wheeled platforms, either movable manually or on the road. The flow rates and pressures of these devices have always depended...

Keep calm, summer is on the way! Already organized a family holiday? If one likes to spend more time in the sunshine, camping trips are an all-time summer favorite for many families. They are the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the hot weather! When it comes to camping, there is endless fun and adventure to explore. BBQs, camping and caravanning all pose fire hazards, so it is important to be aware of the fire safety of camping Must-have items to dig out for the family ge...

There are around 6,700 childcare centers nationwide, all of which have a considerable amount of responsibilities when it comes to preventing fire. Being responsible for it is not a walk in the part, but one should see the significance of fire safety rather than dealing with damages after a blaze. Therefore, Emergency Planning in Childcare Centers is the way to go. Standard employee practices, as well as early childhood education, entail the ability to practice safety in places where a fire is l...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the globally renowned provider of critical communication and data platform solutions trusted to save lives, is continuing its successful partnership with communities in the US state of Arkansas, to support and improve response during emergencies. Statewide safety initiatives From record Smart911 interactions statewide to the life-saving role that Rave Panic Button has played in schools, Arkansas public safety is utilizing a number of technologies to assist with its s...

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) guide walks fire chiefs and other officials through wildfire planning using the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Using case studies from all parts of the country, the guide details successful best practices already in use, giving fire departments new to wildfire planning a leg up and the ability to get started without reinventing the wheel. Wildfire risk  In 2018, federal wildfire su...

In April, 2019, Toyne will gear up to showcase its latest fire apparatus and customization expertise at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. FDIC is the world’s largest firefighter expo and conference. The FDIC International 2019 event will be held in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, from April 9 – April 13, 2019. Toyne's booth will feature a tailored Aerial and Pumper demo apparatus. Fully customized Aerial apparatus...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands in nine states. Since 2014, USDA has invested $213 million in 69 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the Forest Service, a...

POK created its first mobile foam unit as part of a fire equipment order in 1982. This fire-fighting equipment consists of a 100-liter foaming tank on wheels, a foam generator nozzle, an injector of 200 liters per minute, and a 45 mm diameter hose length. This fire-fighting equipment is used to protect factories, petroleum deposits, and high-risk installations. It involves a minimum training of the staff in fire attack department. Mobile foam units Since these first achievements, POK’s...

1st Attack Engineering, Inc. is a globally renowned company in build custom off-road emergency vehicles, such as brush fire trucks, grass rigs, brush pumpers and water tankers. Their emergency vehicles incorporate innovative safety features and custom options that make them the safest and most efficient rescue vehicles on the market. 1st Attack Engineering, Inc. works directly with the fire departments to accommodate their specific emergency vehicle needs. Wide range of emergency vehicles The...

MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd), the globally renowned specialist manufacturer of inflatable rescue, recovery, survival and sewer maintenance equipment, based in Tonypandy, South Wales, in the United Kingdom (UK), announced that the company has reworked the design of their inflatable shelters, now offering welded and taped frames and canopies. New welded inflatable shelters The new welded inflatable shelters offer a number of important benefits, which includes: Structure stays inflated...

The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the seven recipients of this year's Wildfire Mitigation Awards. These individuals and organizations have earned the highest commendation for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation for their outstanding dedication to solving many of the most complex challenges posed by wildfire. Established in 2014 and co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National F...

Since 1977, POK S.A.S has been manufacturing fire couplings in accordance with the various standards existing on the planet, or sometimes outside the standards, such as in the case for Storz DN200 and 250 couplings. Owing to this, customers can buy ‘Barcelona’ couplings, British Instantaneous couplings in DN45 and DN70 standards, American fire couplings, and 3-piece non-symmetrical screw couplings with very good pressure resistance. Wide range of couplings POK S.A.S sells their fi...

As wildfire disasters increase across the country, a new study found negligible cost differences between building a typical home and a home constructed using wildfire-resistant materials and design features. "We know from post-fire assessments, accompanied by laboratory experiments, that two factors drive home vulnerability in wildfires: how the home is built in terms of materials used and installation details and the landscaping on the property," said Dr. Steve Quarles, Chief Scientist for Wil...

Forest Service is supporting fire suppression efforts in California, where two massive wildfires burn at opposite ends of the state. Both fires started on November 8. “The people of California are in need of our support,” said James Hubbard, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “USDA’s Forest Service firefighters and law enforcement are standing shoulder to shoulder with our citizens, state and local partners to help communities recover and stop the dev...

The 27th WC Firefighter Combat Challenge was held from October 22nd to 27th, 2018 in Sacramento, California, USA. During this event, fire brigades from all over the world competed in a 5-challenges race. Firefighter Combat Challenge Throughout the year, fire soldiers have always faced many risky situations where their good physical condition is essential. The Firefighter Combat Challenge competition, founded in May 1991, was created to recall this. Registration for the 27th WC Firefighter Com...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has released key findings from its 2018 survey, Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in Healthcare, after polling hundreds of healthcare safety leaders across the United States. Healthcare safety survey The Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in Healthcare survey results, which will be revealed in a webinar to be aired on Thursday, October 25, examined the current and most pressing...

Firefighter garment specialists, VIKING and AW Hainsworth have partnered successfully to win a US firefighter contract. VIKING garments incorporating TITAN 1220, a Hainsworth Technology outershell, have been selected by firefighters in Albuquerque, the largest municipality in the state of New Mexico, USA. Renowned US dealer of PPE equipment, Unifire will be responsible for rolling out the kit, to more than 800 firefighters in the city. PPE offering optimal thermal protection VIKING is the onl...

Open burning is allowed October 1 - April 30 of each year. During this time, one may burn limited yard debris such as leaves, pine straw, and small limbs from growth on ones property. The following restrictions for burning also apply: Burning is allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and one hour before sunset (no smoldering or hot coals remaining). Yard waste fires must be completely extinguished one hour prior to sunset. No burning is allowed on windy days (10 mph or higher) or on days when...

POK S.A.S, the globally renowned fire safety equipment provider, who is in constant search to create innovative products, has designed a new generation of robotic monitor, the Jupiter. Designed to fight fire effectively as close as possible to the source, this remote-controlled system allows fire brigades to operate in complete safety and with high efficiency. The Jupiter The Jupiter is the latest generation robot, which is extremely user-friendly and operational in all environments Ideal for...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically, a new report titled Toward Shared Stewardship across Landscapes: An Outcome-based investment Strategy outlines the USFS’s plans to work more closely with states to identify landscape-scale priorities for targeted treatments in areas with the highest payoffs. Reducing The S...

Recently, fires broke out on the Saddleworth Moors, causing homes to be evacuated and heavy damage to the landscape. It’s a reminder that fires can happen anywhere, and preparation is vital for blazes that occur inside and outside. Wildfires are capable of causing a lot of destruction. Total Fire Group has put together a guide on how to prepare for them and how to be safe. Clear combustible materials If one lives in the vicinity of a forest or grassland, then one should take steps to...

Interschutz in Hanover is the renowned international exhibition for fire and civil protection, rescue and safety services. This exhibition was originally founded in 1935, but only holds sessions at irregular intervals now. Interschutz international exhibition Since 2000, when it was held in Augsburg, Germany, Interschutz has been held every five years. At this international exhibition, manufacturers from all over the world present their latest products and equipment in the field of fire safety...

Posidonia, the international maritime transport exhibition, is recognized as a major event on the maritime industry calendar. This year the congress will be held from June 4th to 8th, 2018, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, in Athens, Greece. Attendees can check out and discover POK S.A.S products on the stand 2.144 of PRONOIA, POK’s distributor in Greece. Posidonia, global maritime transport exhibition The international exhibition, Posidonia took place for the first time in 1969, and eve...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico. Since 2014, USDA has invested $176 million in 56 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. "Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural...