The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is urging the Isle of Wight’s council cabinet to reject a controversial review of the fire service that would put public safety at risk. The fire service review contains plans to cut the number of…
PBI Introduces Lightweight Protective Fabric
A development partnership between PBI and Heathcoat Fabrics has created a new lightweight protective fabric with increased tensile strength designed for technical rescue, wildland and industrial firefighting. PBI TGP 185 is also dyeable and available in a wide range of…
Somerset school, is recognised for its commitment to local community
A Somerset school has been presented with a Special Recognition Award by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Millfield has employed one of the Service’s crew managers for more than 16 years plus several other firefighters in Street and…
Fire extinguished at hospital
Fifty firefighters have responded to a fire on Thursday morning (7 March) at University Hospital in Coventry. The first of FRS resources arrived at the Clifford Bridge Road site within 5 minutes of the fire having been confirmed. These included…
Come and play! Cambridgeshire FRS Launch Interactive Safety Game
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has launched a new interactive online learning site to promote fire and road safety to young people across the county. Welcome to Sparkton!Developed by Matmi, Sparkton is an online town that children can explore,…
£260m Retail Complex in Bradford Protected by Advanced Panels
Meyer Bergman’s £260 million shopping and leisure complex, The Broadway, in Bradford, UK, is being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. The Broadway is the latest UK retail venture for Meyer Bergman, which also owns The Bentall Centre in…
NOFIRNO successfully tested for fire-resistance when used to seal openings in floors and walls
The risk of falling is one of the most common causes of an industrial accident. A fall through an opening in a workplace floor is no longer an exception. Openings, together with gaps and joints also form a natural flue…
FIM Expo: Connecting those interested in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
It’s now two months until Fire Industry Manufacturers (FIM) Expo, Wednesday 25th April 2018. This time the FIM Expo will take place at Ashton Gate Stadium which is the home of Bristol City F.C. and Bristol Rugby. Organised by the Fire…
Primetech appoint Wayne Porter as Sales Manager
Primetech, the emergency services technology and solutions company, has appointed former senior firefighter and fire industry director and consultant Wayne Porter as Sales Manager, UK/Europe/Middle East. In his new role Wayne will be responsible for sales management for the expanding…
International standard for managing risk in organisations revised
BSI, the business standards company, has published the revised international standard for risk management, BS ISO 31000:2018 Risk management: guidelines. The purpose of this standard is to assist an organisation to integrate risk management into all of its activities and functions.…
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