Qwake Technologies is giving firefighter “superpowers” with there C-Thru lens tech C-THRU is the first of its kind operating system designed to boost situational awareness in high stress and hazardous environments. When fitted to a helmet the C-Thru lens produces an…
Predicting Landslide Hazards in Near Real-Time
Rainfall is the most common trigger of landslides around the world. If soil and rock conditions beneath a hilly surface are already unstable, heavy rains often cause mud, rocks, or debris—or all of them—to tumble down mountains and hillsides. Now,…
Fire Safety included in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been adopted today by the European Parliament with two articles that urge Member States to consider fire safety in building renovations. Fire Safe Europe (FSEU) sees the amendments to the directive as a…
SHE Awards choose Coltraco Ultrasonics as winners of “Fire Innovation of the Year” Award for the Portasteele® CALCULATOR
Coltraco Ultrasonics are delighted and humbled to announce that they were chosen by the judges from amongst a group of fellow leading fire industry players with top calibre technology. CEO, Carl Hunter, and Head of Marketing & Communications, Clare Hunter,…
UK Fire Sailing Challenge 2018 has more boats
UKFSC 2018 is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. The 15th United Kingdom Firefighters Sailing Challenge (UKFSC) is taking place from the 7th to the 10th May 2018 and will see more boats and more competitors than…
Isle of Wight Council warned against adopting Fire Service proposals over safety fears
The fire service review contains plans to cut the number of firefighters in a crew from five to four as well as axing 15% of the islands firefighting workforce. On Thursday night (12 April), the council’s own scrutiny committee called…
Winners announced for The Safety and Health Excellence Awards
Western Business Exhibitions, organisers of The Health & Safety Event, has today announced the winners of the inaugural Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Awards. The ceremony, sponsored by 3M, was hosted by Rory Bremner last night at The VOX, Birmingham…
Lawrence Waterman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Lawrence Waterman, OBE, Chairman of the British Council, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to health and safety at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards gala night on 11 April 2018. The Awards were launched…
IFSEC International 2018 announces the Converged Security Centre powered by Vidsys
IFSEC International 2018 will play host to a dedicated learning and demonstration area, where visitors will benefit from a real-time immersive experience of integrated physical and cyber security. Networked systems and applied technologies are presenting security management professionals with rising…
Innovative Emergency Services Design and Construction in the Spotlight
Leading design and architecture company, HLM, will be presenting at a first-of-its-kind ‘Fire Station Design and Construction Workshop’ at Weston in Cheshire on Wednesday 18th April 2018. The unique event will bring together professionals from the Emergency Services sector in…
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