Dafo Vehicle introducing Li-IonFire increasing the safety of electric and hybrid electric vehicle operations As there is a global transition to renewable fuels, there is an increasing demand for electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV). However, knowledge is limited about the new fire risks associated with vehicles having these new energy carriers. Consequences connected to risks of Li-ion batteries, in case of a malfunction, can be serious, for example,
A Sigma XT extinguishing panel and accessories manufactured by Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer, are protecting a power storage station built in Hefei in China and brought over to Yorkshire, in Northern England. Guangzhou Wanzhen Information Technology Co. Ltd completed the installation and commissioning of the project for Sungrow Power in Hefei earlier this year, after which it was transported to Yorkshire, where the storage container was fixed
Oshkosh Airport Products have announced that the company will be represented at China Fire 2019 to be held at the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing on October 16-19. Oshkosh Airport Products will showcase products and technology including the new Oshkosh Striker 8×8 ARFF vehicle and Striker Simulator. Custom-engineered to deliver rapid response, the Striker 8×8 reaches 50 mph (80 kph) in less than 20 seconds with fewer emissions. The Striker 8×8
With over 13,000 electrical fires in the UK each year, Wylex have launched a new, smaller Arc Fault Detection Device (AFDD) that disconnects the power supply when it detects a dangerous arc fault in a circuit. With recent research finding that a third of electricians do not install AFDDs because of they take up too much space, Wylex have developed a ‘mini-AFDD’ that is much smaller than other models on
FLIR Systems have recently announced the FLIR MUVE C360 – the industry’s first multi-gas detector specifically built for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The MUVE C360 will transform how emergency response teams approach chemical, industrial, or environmental incidents by providing a new level of safety, dramatically reducing time to action, and delivering a more complete assessment in situations where every second counts. The C360 is currently compatible with the DJI Matrice 210
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has unveiled its comprehensive vision to help keep Scotland’s communities safe. The SFRS Strategic Plan 2019-2022 sets out the Service’s proposed direction over the coming years, which includes delivering a world class and sustainable Service, enhancing partnership working and responding to new and emerging risks such as climate change. Chief Officer Martin Blunden said: “This is a significant milestone for the Scottish Fire
Allegion UK recently took an impressive 533,321 steps towards raising £500 in aid of Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) and The Fire Fighters Charity. Using two treadmills, 35 employees from the Allegion UK team worked as one to take part in their corporate challenge to walk, run, jog or dance 500,000 steps in four days. During the challenge, the team joined forces with the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS), who
Pierce Manufacturing have announced that its seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, in partnership with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, raised over $115,000 with all proceeds directly benefitting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Nearly 2,200 members of the fire service, their families, friends, and community members climbed the steps of historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7 to pay tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave
A major drive is underway from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SRFS) to ensure every firefighter in Scotland is equipped to save the lives of family pets caught up in devastating house fires. Firefighters have always worked to resuscitate animals suffering from severe smoke inhalation – including adapting standard oxygen therapy kits used to treat people. But now – thanks to a pioneering partnership between the Scottish Fire and
3M Scott Fire & Safety have announced a new warranty for its latest Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA, compliant to the NFFA 1981, 2018 Edition standard (approvals pending). The Air-Pak X3 Pro is built on a foundation of proven, trusted performance, providing the same reliability and durability that 3M Scott builds into all its NFPA Air-Pak SCBA products. It is this relentless pursuit to deliver high-quality products that allows 3M Scott