DRIVER+, an EU-funded demonstration project in the field of Crisis Management, announced the programme and opened the registrations for the “Innovation for Crisis Management (I4CM)” event, whose third…
Firefighting dynasty hits landmark 100th birthday
When do three Weeks total 100 years? The answer is a fire service family dynasty that stretches across three generations and has just marked this milestone birthday. Between them the trio of Andy, Mic…
International Learning and Collaboration at The Emergency Services Show
The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 19-20 September. This year’s event features over 75 free CPD-accredited seminars, a free conference on waste site fires and an excit…
Fire escape hood Parat 5500 now in a flame-retardant holster
The fire escape hood Parat 5500 is now available in a flame-retardant holster constructed from aramid material as the variant PARAT 5550. The holster, which was specially developed for fire rescue tea…
E-ONE Introduces The New TITAN® 6X6 Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting Vehicle
REV Group fire brand expands TITAN® line, delivering a broad range of ARFF configurations REV Group, a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and a leading provider of aftermarket p…
Midwest Fire Named Finalist in Minnesota Manufacturing Awards
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) is again named a finalist in the Small Business Category of Minnesota Business Magazine’s “Made in Minnesota Manufacturing Awards.” The award…
Major revision of international standard for auditing management systems
BSI, the business standards company, has published the revised international standard for auditing management systems, BS EN ISO 19011:2018. The document provides comprehensive guidance on all types o…
RBFRS Awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has been awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award. This comes as a result of RBFRS’ support to those that are part of th…
Holmatro Inclined Cutting: How does it work?
Last year Holmatro introduced a full range of Inclined Cutters, all equipped with a 30-degree angled jaw. These cutters significantly improve ergonomics and provide you with plenty of extra working sp…
Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer Released
The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered to develop and release the Lavender…
ROSENBAUER LAUNCHES PREMIUM AERIAL LADDER, THE XS 3.0
Rosenbauer has launched a new, premium aerial ladder – the L32A XS 3.0 – following two years of the firm’s current model achieving unprecedented demand. With Rosenbauer announcing record global sales …
In the Line of Fire, a Universal Challenge
As Australian firefighters from NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland pack their bags to help out in the USA, Canada and Greece it is apparent that fighting fires has truly become a universal …
Dräger solutions on display at the Emergency Services Show 2018
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology will be showcasing its product and service solutions for blue light services at this year’s Emergency Services Show at th…
Nine rescue workers killed in helicopter crash last Friday
All nine people aboard a rescue helicopter which crashed in a mountainous area in central Japan during a training flight have been confirmed dead. The Bell 412 helicopter carrying seven local rescue w…
BUREAU VERITAS PROVIDES VITAL AIR MONITORING SERVICES DURING SADDLEWORTH MOOR BLAZE
With the sprawling wildfire on Saddleworth Moor finally under control, Bureau Veritas’ air monitoring services proved essential in helping the local authority and fire service tackle the worst moorlan…
San Francisco Fire Chief Named 2018 Career Fire Chief of the Year
On August 7, 2018, in Dallas, Texas, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Manufacturing announced the selection of San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White as the 2018 Car…
Bristol and Tecniquitel celebrate 40-year partnership
Bristol Uniforms and its Portuguese distributor Tecniquitel are celebrating a partnership which has spanned four decades! Tecniquitel, who is one of Bristol’s longest standing distributors, has office…
NEW EGUIDE FROM HONEYWELL EXPLAINS HOW TO SELECT CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES IN SIX STEPS
Honeywell has published the first in a two-part series of eGuides to help workers and health and safety professionals choose the right chemical protective gloves. ‘A Guide To Selecting Chemical Protec…
REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ: Upbeat mood heading into the show
Things are looking decidedly good for the upcoming REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ trade show. Two months out from opening day, the organizer can already confirm that Italy’s leading platform for the resc…
3M | Scott Fire & Safety to exhibit ‘As One’ at The Emergency Services Show 2018
Science-based technology company 3M and premium manufacturer Scott Safety will exhibit ‘As One’ at The Emergency Services Show 2018. The companies will host a joint stand – number H80 – at the event, …
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