This is the fire video that has been setting social media alight. The footage features Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and officers talking about mental health, exploding myths and attempting to remove the stigma. It has been backed by…
New Tychem® TK suits from DuPont provide total head-to-toe protection in industrial, emergency response and domestic preparedness applications
In emergency response situations, it is critical to ensure that personnel are fully protected from any risk of exposure to toxic or corrosive substances. DuPont has therefore introduced the new Tychem® TK full encapsulation suit. Worn with a self-contained breathing apparatus,…
Don’t be Like Joe… the new Fire Safety eLearning Course from EssentialSkillz
The latest iteration of the EssentialSkillz Fire Safety eLearning Course has been updated with a role play to bring home the importance of taking prompt and correct action when an alarm sounds or fire is discovered. The course is designed…
Council adopts the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The Council of the European Union has adopted today the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Two articles urge Member States to consider fire safety in building renovations. The amendments to the directive are a strong signal from the European Union that…
CIPD ‘Team of the Year’ Award Win for NIFRS
Congratulations to Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Human Resources and Learning & Development Team on winning ‘Team of the Year’ at the annual Northern Ireland Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Awards (CIPD NI) held recently in Belfast. NIFRS…
TWO German control centres select FREQUENTIS’ voice communication solution ASGARD for emergency call management
The fully redundant and VoIP-based voice communication system ASGARD provides professional communication management for safety-critical control centres and is already in use at multiple locations across Germany. The latest wins will support Germany’s public safety digital radio network in North…
Two new courses from the qualification pathway released
FIA Launches Health & Safety plus the Environmental units The Fire Industry Association is delighted to announce that two new courses are now available to book under the ‘Training’ tab of the website. This will no doubt please those who…
Specialist Somerset manufacturing company wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for second time in 5 years
A small Somerset business is receiving its second Queen’s Award in the space of five years. Jo Bird, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of storage cabinets to protect vital lifesaving and fire safety equipment, received official notification…
MSA is looking for the Best Firefighting Buddies
For firefighters, their buddy is absolutely crucial – someone who has their back and they can trust and rely upon in any situation. Now there’s a chance to reward them and say “thanks for always being there”. MSA is running…
Securiton ASD Versatility Focus for FIREX International
Patol is exhibiting on Stand A440 at Firex International¹ and will focus on the Securiton aspirating smoke detection systems (ASD) which offer reliable and robust high sensitivity detection for early warning of fire at the incipient stage. The combination of sensitivity…
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