The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is launching a passive fire protection training programme in April 2018. The Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection has been developed in response to demand from employers and contractors operating in the passive…
Anger as Public denied consultation on Fire Service cuts
The public is being denied the right to have a say on proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service that the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) say are a threat to public safety. Managers at the service…
Hochiki Europe showcases intelligent life safety solutions at Light + Building 2018
Hochiki Europe – the leading manufacturer of life safety solutions – is exhibiting a range of intelligent emergency lighting products on Stand A85 in Hall 9.1 at the Light + Building event in Frankfurt on 18 – 23 March. Hochiki…
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assists stranded M80 motorists
Firefighters overcame challenging conditions to provide food, water, blankets and comfort to hundreds of drivers stranded overnight on the M80.
They accessed Scottish Fire and Rescue Service supplies and also bought hundreds of pounds worth of food and water from supermarkets.
And they transported the vital supplies in SFRS 4×4 vehicles to the motorway which had been heavily impacted by snow, stranding motorists.
The crews also provided comfort and safety advice throughout the night.
Bristol Uniforms opens central cutting unit
The Mayor of Yate presided over the official opening on Monday of Bristol Uniforms’ new Central Cutting Unit in Waverley Road. The company, a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing and equipment for firefighters across the globe, has taken…
TFT Introduces 25mm G-Force Nozzle
A Completely Customizable Nozzle Platform Valparaiso, IN: Task Force Tips introduced today a 25mm version of its popular G-Force nozzle. The G-Force line of high quality, economical family of firefighting nozzles are based upon a customizable global platform design of…
UL opens fire safety laboratory in Europe
On February 27th, 2018, the international testing and certification company, UL, opened a brand new fire safety laboratory in Europe, in the city of Rosenheim. The almost 3,000 sqm laboratory specializes in reaction to fire, fire resistance and smoke protection…
Lucky escape for woman who entered frozen lake to save dogs
‘Don’t try to be a hero during the cold weather’ – that’s the advice of 44-year-old Dani Michaels, who dialled 999 after her friend Jenny entered a frozen lake in Ashford, in an attempt to save their dogs. The friends…
ISTSS – Tunnel Safety and Security
14th – 16th March 2018 Tunnels are an increasingly important part of the infrastructure network. They, however, create challenges for traffic and emergency management, fire safety and security against attacks or sabotage. The 8th International Symposium on Tunnel Safety and…
Firefighters of the future: How wearable technology could save lives
Advances in technology are impacting on the way many industries operate and this is especially true for hazardous sectors such as fire. Here, Rebecca Woodhead, Product Manager EN SCBA, EMEA at Scott Safety discusses the trend for wearable technology and…
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