The International Aerial Firefighting Award is presented annually to recognise a significant contribution by an individual or organisation to aerial firefighting. Aiming to honour diligence, dedication and conscientiousness in aerial firefighting, the Award was inaugurated in honour of the late…
Metropolitan Police’s Assistant Commissioner and the UK’s national lead for counter-terrorism policing to discuss national security at WCTC at Security & Counter Terror Expo
A week after announcing his retirement following four years leading the UK’s fight against terrorism, Metropolitan Police’s Assistant Commissioner, Mark Rowley has confirmed he will share his vast experience with delegates attending the World Counter Terror Congress, during Security & Counter Terror…
Making workplaces around the world healthier and safer
The Chief Executive of the British Safety Council will explore the nature of wellbeing at work at the Global HSE Conference in Kuwait. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, will be a keynote speaker at the Global…
Industrial Unit Fire in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service remain on scene at a large fire in an industrial unit in Rochdale. Crews were called at around 0120 hours on Thursday 8 February and at its peak up to 100 firefighters were in…
INTERSCHUTZ 2020 – Teams, Tactics, Technology – Connected for Protection and Rescue
Everything will revolve around interconnected technology and teamwork at At INTERSCHUTZ 2020. For the first time, the world’s leading trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security will run under an overall motto to feature…
Survitec secures contract with VARD to equip Ponant cruise vessels with rescue boats & safety equipment
Survitec has been awarded the contract to provide rescue boats and safety equipment for a number of new Ponant cruise vessels set to be delivered in 2018. The 10,000 gross ton expedition ships will be designed and constructed by Norwegian-based…
FIA Publish New technical documents on BS 7273-4:2015
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has produced two new documents to help you get up to speed with the latest changes to BS 7273-4:2015. The standard recommends how to actuate mechanisms that unlock, release or open doors in the event of a…
Rosenbauer UK supplies NATO with fire trucks sent to Afghanistan
Rosenbauer UK has supplied NATO with two fire appliances, which touched down in Afghanistan earlier this month. With a mission to provide effective security and safety across the country, NATO signed the £1.1million contract just over two months ago in November…
Arrest Following Fire Death in Hinckley, Leicestershire
A house fire in which a man died in the Leicestershire Village of Hinckley is under Police investigation and a 24-year-old woman has been detained in connection with the incident. The fire occurred around 0915 on Sunday 4th February. A BBC report…
Latest FM Global research finds novel oxygen-reducing technology a potentially viable fire protection method
FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers, today released new research on oxygen reduction systems, finding them a potentially adequate fire protection method for certain well-sealed, unoccupied spaces. Oxygen reduction systems (ORS) stream nitrogen into…