How an intelligent fire-detection system creates a disturbance-free environment for windows-on-the world tower
Once just a 15-storey square building, the HYLO tower is now a 29-storey monolith that proudly joins the ranks of London’s tall towers. Located in central London and conveniently positioned just five minutes’ walk from Old Street tube station and…
Advanced offers fire-safety guidance at London Build ahead of Building Regulations deadline
Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build 2022 (16–17 November at Olympia London). Here the company will be offering visitors guidance on how Advanced’s systems fit…
Fire Standards Board launch twelfth professional Fire Standard: Data Management
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the launch of the twelfth professional Fire Standard Data Management. The Data Management Fire Standard focuses on ensuring fire and rescue services can deliver excellence to the public by maximising the value of…
Schutz & Rettung Zürich to operate world’s first electric automatic aerial ladder
With the city’s vehicle policy aimed at achieving net zero in mind, the Zurich professional fire department is to begin operating the world’s first electric automatic aerial ladder in December 2022. This is part of a year-long pilot project alongside…
Successful trade fair appearance by Magirus at FLORIAN 2022
Since September, Magirus has been touring Europe with its innovative roadshow ‘Experience The Future’ to present its state-of-the-art product portfolio to fire departments and interested visitors. In Dresden, the latest innovations for the next generation of firefighting could be experienced…
Fire Service celebrate the best at Awards Ceremony
The achievements of staff across Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service have been recognised through employee awards. At the first in-person Awards Ceremony since 2019, owing to restrictions in place during Covid-19, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service came together on Friday,…
Dräger research shows mounting concern amongst firefighters in terms of future health
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technologies, is calling for improved equipment cleaning procedures within the firefighting industry after a survey revealed that 100% of firefighters admit to concerns that exposure to carcinogens would impact…
Multi-agency terror exercise held in Newcastle
A training exercise to test the response of emergency services to a terrorist attack has been held in Newcastle. The exercise was held at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on Thursday, 20 October and was led by Tyne and Wear Fire…
Third Tri-Service Community Fire Station officially opens in Theale
Theale community fire station, located on Wigmore Lane in Reading, was officially opened yesterday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mr James Puxley, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire. The state-of-the-art facility is the third community tri-service…
Pierce Volterra electric fire truck named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2022’
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced its Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper has won the annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ competition after receiving tens-of-thousands of votes of support. Appleton, Wisconsin-based Pierce was among 16 finalists in the 2022…