Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the promotion of Pamela Reno to Assistant Regional Practice Leader. In this role, she will be responsible for team management, day-to-day operations, and ensuring client strategies for success, in the Mid Atlantic region.…
MetalCraft Marine US Inc. delivers high performance 34’ Patrol RIBs
MetalCraft has just delivered 2 of its 34’ high performance Patrol RIBs to the Mississippi Department of Natural Resources Police. The 2 boats will be used in the coastal bay areas and offshore checking on commercial and sport fishing compliance.…
Fireaway Inc. named 2020 EXIM Exporter of the Year
Fireaway Inc., manufacturer of the Stat-X® Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression generatorshas been named an Exporter of the Year by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The company, which has used EXIM’s export credit insurance to support its international…
Apollo Fire Detectors launch the Apollo Advisor Network
Apollo Fire Detectors, one of the world’s leading fire safety solution providers,has launched a new market insight program to help them continue to deliver innovative fire safety products and the highest standards of customer service. The Apollo Advisor Network encourages…
KLEAN/pak from Task Force Tips
KLEAN/pak is a precise, rapid disinfection system that doubles as a refill station for accurately filling additional sprayers. This unique, new product is a complete portable disinfecting system that’s designed to help businesses and institutions Open Safely! The KLEAN/pak allows…
Free Webinar: Limited Staffing Concepts – The Hands-On Training Experience
While we are not meeting in person in Philadelphia this month, the INTERSCHUTZ USA team is staying busy! Through the Digital Shift initiative, there will be an ever-growing lineup of free, virtual experiences for everyone to connect with one another…
Free Webinar: Leveraging Technology for Safe, Efficient and Effective Response
While we are not meeting in person in Philadelphia this month, the INTERSCHUTZ USA team is staying busy! Through the Digital Shift initiative, there will be an ever-growing lineup of free, virtual experiences for everyone to connect with one another…
Easy Valve Replacement with CO2 Pipe Freezing
The Pipestoppers® Division at Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® provides a cost saving solution to carrying out repairs or modifications on pipes with liquid inside, which also includes valve replacement. Replacing valves in pipework can be a challenge, especially when the…
Wash away the risk: The new solution for a healthier ‘shower within the hour’
The firefighters’ mantra ‘shower within the hour’ is one of the best practices for preventing fire fighter cancer. Without a mandatory shower back at the station, firefighters not only run the risk of harmful carcinogenic toxins and impurities found in…
Two companies with big hearts – one from California, the other from Illinois – provide water to fire victims
The CZU Lightning Complex Fire began late at night on Aug. 16 near Boulder Creek, a quiet little town deep in the redwood forest about 20 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, Calif. By the time it was contained Sept. 22,…
Capita integrates what3words into ControlWorks to support emergency services
Capita has integrated location finding app what3words into its ControlWorks solution to enable emergency services – such as police and fire & rescue services – to respond to incidents when callers are unable to describe their exact location. This completes…
The BIG 5 to gather global construction leaders at its digital festival
The next big appointment for construction players will take place online from 23 to 26 November The Big 5, the international event accelerating growth in the construction industry for the past four decades, is launching the first Big 5 Digital…
Evac+Chair launches new range
Evac+Chair is launching a new range of evacuation chairs, which enhances passenger safety and comfort and further demonstrates the brand’s commitment to improving building safety for all. The new MK5 range, launched on 5th October 2020, has been designed and…
Innovative, safe and immediately available: Magirus rounds off its product range in forest fire-fighting and off-road
At a press conference in Ulm on 24th and 25th September 2020, Magirus demonstrates its comprehensive expertise and many years of know-how, especially in the field of off-road and forest fire solutions. The company presents numerous innovations and world firsts…
Flame resistant or fire retardant? Which FR is right for your team?
The letters ‘FR’ have many meanings – flame resistant, flame retardant, fire resistant, fire retardant, but is there a difference? And which FR is the right FR for your team? The truth is these terms are used interchangeably, and there…
Extinguishing Fire Safety Myths with Allegion UK
Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed by false information and myth. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK…
Advanced Insulation strengthens Subsea growth opportunities with Bardot acquisition
Already a leading provider of subsea products, Advanced Insulation is strengthening their Subsea division with the acquisition of Bardot, a French-based specialist who engineer and design all S.U.R.F functions based on polymers, syntactic or steel technologies. As part of the…
Firestopping of service penetrations: A new best practice guide
To assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained, five leading not-for-profit organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide; Firestopping of Service Penetrations. The aim of the guide…
IWMA introduces The Matrix
In September the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) introduced The Matrix to their webpage at www.iwma.net The document is a visualization of all current water mist applications and associated fire test protocols that have been published by certification/test agencies. IWMA…
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR UKCA?
All you need to know about the UK equivalent to CE marking and CPR fire testing, as exiting the European Union trade deals continue to conclusion – contact the team today for priority testing! The background – BASEC’s position on…
Immersive learning for the fire service
In May 2015 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published an extensive report entitled ‘Research Roadmap for Smart Firefighting’. The report spoke of the need for the fire service to take advantage…
Virtual Hazmat – assessing the impact of COVID-19 on hazmat best practice
Date: 14 October 2020Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (BST), networking from 16:30 – 18:30 (BST):Paid for event: £50+VAT Find out more and register NCEC’s Hazmat conference has proved to be the ultimate forum for hazmat professionals to gain knowledge and share experiences with…