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• Smoke in basement - Sloane Square

  13-03-2024 14:58
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• NVFC Announces Recipients Of The 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

  13-03-2024 14:49 via thebigredguide.com
  The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual fire service achievement awards, which recognize fire service volunteers who have gone above and beyond in service to their department and community.
  The 2024 recipients are Stephen Austin, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group; Chief John Swan Sr., Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health & Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Joseph V
  
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• Post-Grenfell evacuation guidelines ‘little or no help’, say firefighters

  13-03-2024 14:27
  
  Union writes to home secretary saying advice on helping vulnerable residents in towers is inadequateFirefighters have warned the home secretary that new evacuation advice has left vulnerable residents in high-rise buildings at risk of another Grenfell Tower tragedy.In a letter to James Cleverly, the Fire Brigades Union’s Matt Wrack said the guidelines released last month provided “little or no help” for its members and inadequate advice on evacuating elderly or disabled people
  
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• Euralarm Welcomes Next Step Towards EPBD: Energy Performance And Fire Safety Of Buildings

  13-03-2024 13:35 via thebigredguide.com
  Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favor of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonization of the building stock.Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and c
  
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• Paul Pope Joins Ajax Systems As Global Head Of Fire & Life Safety Business

  13-03-2024 13:29 via thebigredguide.com
  Ajax Systems is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Pope as the new Global Head of the Fire & Life Safety Business.Paul Pope has over 35 years of experience in fire and life safety globally. He’s held top roles in UK and international companies. Paul has qualifications in electrical and electronic engineering. As an engineer, he is associated with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).fire safety, advanced technology"I am delighted to join Ajax Systems, a dynamic compan
  
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• Feld Fire Delivers New Fire Apparatus To EFD And SFR

  13-03-2024 13:14 via thebigredguide.com
  Feld Fire, a fire-industry major supplier of emergency equipment, recently delivered two new fire apparatus to the Elliott Fire Department (Elliott, IA) and Spencer Fire & Rescue (Spencer, IA).The long-standing manufacturer also announced an Ultra High Pressure (UHP) skid unit demo that is available for sale.Feld Fire Quick AttackThe Elliott Fire Department (EFD) accepted the delivery of a Feld Fire Quick Attack. Feld Fire manufactured the skid unit and flatbed, mounted to the d
  
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• ThinCats Supports Hyperion-Backed Ranger With Acquisition Of National Fire And Security Platform Syncro Group

  13-03-2024 13:09 via thebigredguide.com
  ThinCats, the major alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security, with their latest acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group Limited.Syncro GroupSyncro is a national fire and security provider that is well positioned within the active fire market providing fire detection, extinguisher, and security services.Syncro’s founders, Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, will join Ranger’s senior l
  
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• Artificial Intelligence From Bosch Protects Aachen Cathedral

  13-03-2024 13:04 via thebigredguide.com
  Since the end of 2023, Bosch's artificial intelligence has been safeguarding the world-renowned Aachen Cathedral, which is more than 1,200 years old.Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site has been equipped by Bosch Building Technologies and the engineering firm planning with an intelligent video solution that protects it against a multitude of potential threats.Intelligent video solutionFires, in particular, can be devastating for such a historic building of inestimable intangible value and
  
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• BAFSA Commends Cheshire Fire Authority’s Most Recent Sprinkler Retrofit

  13-03-2024 09:11 via thebigredguide.com
  BAFSA has applauded Cheshire Fire Authority’s recent investment of £36,000 in sprinklers to help protect a newly renovated block of flats in Warrington, United Kingdom (UK).To date, Cheshire Fire Authority has invested over £200,000 in retrofitting sprinklers in high-rise blocks across the county and this most recent project is the 18th building they have helped protect from fire.Sprinkler retrofit work at Kingsway HouseThe installation of the sprinkler system in th
  
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