An oil tanker that had previously collided with a freight ship off the east coast of China has a genuine risk of exploding according to Chinese authorities, as it is still on fire.
IDEX Corporation have announced the appointment of Mark A. Beck to the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2018.
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Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has acquired Technical Glass Products (TGP) through one of its subsidiaries.
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Grande Prairie Fire Department in Canada announce Preben Bossen as new fire chief The Grande Prairie Fire Department in Canada has announced that Preben Bossen is their new fire chief, and stated that he was very keen to grab the opportunity with both hands. “I am very excited about this opportunity and would like to thank all who have supported me during this process,” Preben said. “I also appreciate all the support I have received form the Grande Prairie Fire Department staff. On the 27th December, Preben was officially active in his new role, after taking over from former chief Dan Lemieux. In September 2017, Lemieux stepped down from his position after nine years in the role in order to become director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief of Strathcona County. Preben has a lot of experience within the fire sector, and actually started his career with the Grande Prairie Fire Department back in 1983 as a volunteer firefighter. The following year, Preben became a full-time firefighter, and would eventually progress to 1st Class Fire Fighter a few years later in 1987. His progression continued and in 2001, Preben was promoted to lieutenant, and four years later in 2005, he was promoted to captain. Since 2015, Preben has been deputy fire chief (operations), having worked his way up the ladder all his life. Back in 2012, Preben was given the position of platoon chief, which gave him additional and much needed management experience which meant when the time came to be acting deputy chief in 2015, he was well equipped to succeed. “I look forward to providing leadership and guidance to this very progressive and highly functioning fire department and to maintain the many great working relationships throughout the region and province that we have come to appreciate so much,” he said.
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Holmatro presents a brand new range of exciting cordless rescue tools Under the name of EVO 3 Holmatro launches its next generation of cordless rescue tools. The full range consists of battery-powered cutters, spreaders, combi tools and (telescopic) rams. Compared to the previous range the new EVO 3 tools offer much more speed when it counts, i.e. when placed under high loads. Combined with the exact same forces as found in Holmatro CORE Technology hose tools this leads to an optimal performance on new car construction. Improved technology inside On the outside, Holmatro EVO 3 tools look the same as their predecessors. However, on the inside, a lot has changed to optimize performance and speed. New brushless motor Powerful and energy efficient Specially built for the application Direct-drive pump No gear transmission between motor and pump, no mechanical energy loss Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Keeps tool speed at a constant maximum level, even at high loads or when the battery voltage drops Sealed circuit board Cast in resin the electronics inside the tool are fully protected against moisture and dust. This is on top of the tools’ IP 54 protection rate against dust and splashing water. Designed for freedom Like their predecessors, Holmatro EVO 3 tools are designed to offer the rescuer ultimate freedom. Their inline control handle with 360° access, centrally located at the back of the tool, enables easy operation in any position. And the battery on top of the drive unit is always within reach, even when space is limited. For further information and to view a video of the equipment in use visit: holmatro.com/evo3
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New Orleans to offer out free smoke detectors in order to prevent fires The State of New Orleans is looking to impose a rather interesting new measure, which is to offer their residents free smoke detectors in order to try and save more lives. Byron Francois, the Deputy State Fire Marshal, is firmly of the belief that it’s vital for citizens to have working smoke alarms, and personally offered to install them if need be. “There’s no reason for anyone to die in a fire who doesn’t have a smoke detector. I’m willing to come out and install a smoke detector in your home and save someone’s life,” Francois stated. How the system will work is that the state fire marshal’s office will take it upon themselves to both deliver and install smoke detectors for free, which citizens can do simply by ringing up and asking. Francois did state though that the fire alarms should never be disabled, and for safety purposes, must have their batteries changed twice a year. Speaking about a spate of recent fires, Francois said that they’ve come from silly things, and things that a detector could alert them to and save lives. “It’s just been a rash of different things where people simply plugging in too many electrical cords into certain sockets, simply going to sleep and leaving their dryer on at night,” Francois said. “We have to make the citizens understand, you have to put up these smoke detectors. This is the way that we’re going to be able to save lives.”
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Scores of residents in Stonehouse, Scotland evacuated following garage fire A number of residents were forced to evacuate their homes after a fire took hold of a garage in Lanarkshire, Scotland, with both fire crews and police turning up at the scene on New Street, Stonehouse at 03:45 on the 2nd January 2018. Those who were living in close proximity to the scene had to be moved on precautionary grounds, due to concerns over gas bottles which were inside the building. No casualties were reported following the incident, but the fire was at the level that firefighters had to use an aerial rescue pump in order to get the blaze under control. Currently, inquiries as to what started the fire are ongoing, however Police Scotland stated that people were now allowed to return to their homes. Speaking on social media, local councillor Margaret Cooper did her best to alert people to the blaze, while also confirming no-one was hurt. “The police have been in contact with me early this morning to share that there has been a large fire in New Street in Stonehouse,” Cooper said. “There were concerns about gas bottles in the premises. Residents have been temporarily evacuated for their safety. There are road closures currently in place in that area. No one has been injured.” Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service went into the fine details a bit more. “We were alerted at 3.46am on Tuesday, 2 January to reports of a fire that had taken hold within a car garage,” the spokesperson said. “Operations Control immediately mobilised two appliances and an aerial rescue pump to New Street, Stonehouse, and firefighters used powerful water jets to tackle the flames. “There are no casualties. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance.”
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Pelican to present its new ATEX and US safety certified lighting innovations at Intersec Pelican™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting, offers advanced tools that are innovative, tough, and trusted since 1976 by professionals working in the oil and gas, fire and rescue, mining and other high-risk industries. The company offers over 60 lights with European ATEX Certification and USA Safety approvals. A selection of these solutions will be showcased at Intersec Show (Hall 3 • Stand 3-D30). 9455Z0 RALS, the First and Only RALS with Safety Certifications for Global Use With the new 9455Z0 RALS the company provides the safest product in its category thanks to its three global safety certifications: The European ATEX Zone 0 (Cat. 1), IECEx ia and North American CI, D1. All of them make it the perfect choice for working in high-risk industries, regardless of the location in the World. The 9455Z0 is a compact 7,3 kg portable area lighting system, easy to hand carry and to set up. Its powerful LEDs radiate up to 1.600 lumens in high with a run time up to 10 hours. Powered by a maintenance-free rechargeable battery, the system offers a wide beam spread of 125º of clean energy that illuminates the entire area preventing workplace injuries. It features a telescoping mast that extends to 80 cm, a 360º articulating light array and a wide handle for easy gloved grip and transport. 3315RZ0-RA ATEX Rechargeable Torch The unique 3315RZ0-RA (Right Angle) LED torch is powered by a special designed lithium rechargeable battery that provides a life expectancy of over 2,000 cycles, 4 times more than the 500 cycles that batteries usually last. With three lighting modes (high/low/flashing), it shines up to 132 lumens of brilliant light and delivers a run time up to 34 hours in a small compact design. Equipped with a right angle adapter with clip that provides hands free lighting, it allows the torch head to articulate, directing the light exactly where you need it. 3715Z0 ATEX Right Angle Torch Certified to ATEX Zone 0 (Category 1), this right angle torch features downcast LEDs for illuminating your path, with 189 lumens (high) and 90 lumens (low), and a flashing mode. Its built-in battery life indicator shows the lights battery level at every moment. Compact, rugged, and lightweight, the 3715Z0 LED light contains the latest technology available. All models are backed by Pelican’s Legendary Lifetime Guarantee. For more information on full Pelican and Peli ranges, you can visit: www.pelican.com and www.peli.com
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Pierce dealer territory of commercial truck equipment corporation expanded to include Ontario Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK), announced today that Commercial Truck Equipment Corporation is expanding its territory to include the Canadian province of Ontario. Commercial Truck Equipment also serves the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as Nunavut, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. “We’re thrilled to announce that Commercial Truck Equipment is expanding its Pierce territory to include the province of Ontario,” said Mike Dufrane, vice president of sales for Pierce Manufacturing. “Commercial Truck Equipment is one of the most respected full-service dealerships in all of Canada, and we are excited to provide a new level of service and support to our customers in Ontario.” Commercial operates a 12-bay service facility in Woodstock, Ontario. Since 2011, Commercial Truck Equipment has been an authorized Pierce service provider in western Canada. “Over the course of seventy years, we have built and expanded our business by meeting the needs of our customers,” said Morgan MacKay, general manager of Commercial Truck Equipment Corporation. “We are very excited to serve Pierce customers in Ontario, and have the resources and an expert team in place to deliver ‘best in class’ product knowledge, technical expertise, and customer support.”
A minimum of 12 people have died, while four remain critically injured following a fire in an apartment building that took place in the Bronx region of New York, America, on the 28th December. One of the victims is a one-year-old child, and the cause of the fire – located on Prospect Avenue, which is close to both the Bronx Zoo and Fordham University, remains unclear at this moment in time. Over 160 firefighters were on the scene to bring the fire under control in New York – which is currently experiencing remarkably cold weather – with the first alarm sounding at around 19:00 local time. Speaking about the fire, Bill de Blasio – Mayor of New York City – claimed that it was the most devastating fire in the city for at least 25 years, while also adding that a school nearby has been set up in order to shelter residents who evacuated from the building and are now homeless. “We’re here at the scene of an unspeakable tragedy,” De Blasio said. “Tonight, here in the Bronx there are families that have been torn apart. “This is the worst fire tragedy we have seen in this city in at least a quarter century. Based on the information we have now, this will rank as one as the worst losses of life to a fire in many, many years.” In addition, De Blasio stated that the New York fire service had successfully managed to rescue a minimum of 12 people from the building, which contains over 20 flats and was built just over a century ago. According to the Associated Press, the fire is the deadliest in New York – excluding the 9/11 attacks – since a fire at a social club in the Bronx in 1990, which saw 87 people die.
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