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• A Landmark Gathering Shaping The Future Of Real Estate, Investment, Sustainability & Design

  05-12-2025 14:50 via thebigredguide.com
  The 19th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia – Luxury Edition successfully concluded after two days of high-level exchange, strategic collaboration, and global networking, bringing together more than 800 leaders, investors, and decision makers shaping the future of the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving built environment.Held under the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow,” the summit showcased the unprecedented transformation underway across
  
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• Pierce Manufacturing Delivers 4,000th PUC Pump

  05-12-2025 11:54 via thebigredguide.com
  Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced now it has delivered its 4,000th Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) Pump. The milestone order and delivery, purchased through Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment, goes into service with the Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) in Nevada.Pierce’s PUC pump, first introduced in 2007, redefined traditional fire apparatus design by eliminating the need for a pumphouse. Available on pumpers, rescue pumpers, tank
  
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• Advanced's Paging Tech Boosts Campus Fire Safety

  04-12-2025 12:40 via thebigredguide.com
  The University of Southampton, a multi-campus estate with a research institution, has recently enhanced its fire safety provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through a pioneering paging system installation.Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels, integrated with the ESPA Pager Interface, form the core of the new solution delivered by Premier Fire Security and Scope Communications, providing targeted alerts and improved accessibility across the university.Traditional audio alarmsWit
  
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• Suffolk Fire Service Progress Recognized By HMICFRS

  04-12-2025 12:38 via thebigredguide.com
  His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has confirmed it is satisfied with the progress Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is making to address improvements identified during its previous inspection.In a letter received this week following an October revisit, inspectors recognized early positive change across leadership, governance and organizational culture, supported by a comprehensive action plan developed with staff and representative bo
  
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• INTERSCHUTZ 2025: Buy Tickets For Festive Season

  02-12-2025 14:58 via thebigredguide.com
  Just in time for the 2025 Advent season, the INTERSCHUTZ ticket shop opens. Anyone wishing to give INTERSCHUTZ tickets as a St. Nicholas or Christmas gift can now find them on the INTERSCHUTZ website starting now, December 1, 2025.Day tickets and season tickets are available at the website. A day pass costs EUR 29.00 online and EUR 34.00 at the box office. An all-days-pass costs EUR 59.00 online and EUR 69.00 at the box office and is valid for all INTERSCHUTZ event days (June 1 to 6, 20
  
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• Ranger Group Grows: Universal Fire Acquisition

  01-12-2025 12:36 via thebigredguide.com
  Ranger Fire and Security has now announced its acquisition of Plymouth-based Universal Fire and Security Ltd, marking the business’s strategic entry into the South West of England. Founded in 2001 by Mark Gibson, Universal began as a security-focused provider before expanding into fire protection services, building a strong reputation across Devon and Cornwall for its technical expertise and customer service.New installations for a strong and loyal customer baseThe co
  
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• Life Safety Code 2025: Key Fire Safety Strategies

  26-11-2025 14:31 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire safety remains one of the most crucial aspects of building management and design. To keep people safe from fires according to the Life Safety Code in 2025, facility owners, managers, and building designers must adhere to strict regulations and guidelines that protect occupants in the event of a fire.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code NFPA 101, outlines the fundamental principles necessary for safeguarding people from fire hazards, ensuring that buildings are pr
  
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• Oxygen Depletion In Fire Safety Explained

  26-11-2025 14:28 via thebigredguide.com
  Oxygen depletion is one of the most misunderstood concepts in fire safety and gas-based fire suppression systems. Many people believe that gases like FM-200, Novec 1230, and Inergen “kill” oxygen, but that’s not the case.These systems are designed to reduce oxygen levels just enough to suppress the fire, without reaching levels that would harm people.Understanding misconceptionsMisconception #1: Oxygen Depletion Is the Same as Oxygen DisplacementWhile oxygen depleti
  
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• Fireworks feared inside London warehouse as 150 firefighters tackle major blaze

  25-11-2025 21:12
  Fire brigade warns public to keep ‘safe distance’ as 25 fire engines battle two-storey structure in SouthallFireworks may be stored inside a west London warehouse which was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, emergency services warned.About 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines were battling the fire in a two-storey structure consisting of a warehouse and retail space on Bridge Road in Southall, the London fire brigade (LFB) said. Continue reading...
  
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• Huge fire breaks out in west London warehouse – video

  25-11-2025 17:43
  Fireworks may have been stored inside a west London warehouse engulfed in flames, emergency services said as a major incident was declared. About 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines were tackling the fire in a two-storey structure consisting of a warehouse and retail space on Bridge Road in Southall, the London fire brigade (LFB) said on TuesdayMajor incident declared as fireworks suspected to be inside burning west London warehouse Continue reading...
  
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• Eco-Friendly Fire Protection Systems

  25-11-2025 15:40 via thebigredguide.com
  The conversation around sustainability has been gaining momentum of late, and businesses across industries are becoming more aware of the devastating impact their practices have on the environment. The fire protection industry is no exception.Traditional fire suppression systems often rely on halon, a harmful chemical that significantly damages the ozone layer. Additionally, older systems are typically not recyclable or energy-efficient.Fortunately, the rise of eco-friendly fire protection syste
  
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• Gas Leak Evacuation In North Sydney - FRNSW Response

  25-11-2025 15:16 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have evacuated around 50 people during a gas leak in a North Sydney apartment building. It's believed workers severed a gas main at the William Street site, just before 12.30pm.NSW Police helped firefighters from Crows Nest and Neutral Bay to clear the adjacent building. The fire crews have established two lines of hose as a protective measure and are monitoring atmospheric levels as gas company technicians attempt to repair the leak, which could take some time.
  
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• Fire And Rescue NSW Tackles South Windsor Truck Fire

  25-11-2025 15:15 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are responding to a fire which engulfed a truck before spreading into bushland in South Windsor, north-west of Sydney, this afternoon. The vehicle was loaded with highly-flammable hand sanitizer when it erupted in flames while parked on a property on George St, just before 2:30pm.Strong winds fanned the blaze, causing it to quickly spread over several acres. The fire went on to destroy a second truck and a storage shed, and at one stage burned close to a neighbo
  
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• Fire And Rescue NSW Flood Response Upgrade

  25-11-2025 15:12 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire and Rescue NSW has welcomed the government’s announcement of an additional $34.3m towards its flood response capability, declaring it will fund more in-water rescue technicians, vehicles and equipment.The funding commitment for FRNSW is part of an overall $159.5m investment in flood capability across the state and has been delivered following the Independent Inquiry into the NSW flood disaster.In August, the Inquiry handed down 28 recommendations around the way NSW prepares for, r
  
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• FRNSW Trucks Honor Indigenous Names Statewide

  25-11-2025 15:09 via thebigredguide.com
  More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations now display traditional indigenous nation names on their trucks, alongside existing geographical names, in the first tranche of a state-wide rollout.The nation naming conventions, officially announced in a ceremony today at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west, not only recognize original custodianship but further embed Aboriginal languages and insights in mainstream consciousness.The approach has successfully been undertaken
  
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• Dräger WFS 1000: Wildfire Training Revolution

  25-11-2025 14:52 via thebigredguide.com
  The Engineered Solutions division of Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided Capita’s Fire Service College (FSC) with a highly intuitive training tool to enhance the theoretical and tactical training required to tackle wildfires.  
  In the first four months of 2025, a staggering 286 wildfires were recorded, with the BBC reporting that the area of the UK burnt by wildfire so far this year is already higher t
  
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• UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show

  24-11-2025 14:23
  Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsensWildfires have devastated more moorland, forests and fields in the UK this year than at any time since records began, putting huge pressure on the country’s fire service, figures show.The Global Wildfire Information System estimates that by November, wildfires had burned 47,026 hectares (116,204 acres) in 2025 in the UK – the largest area in any year since monitoring began in 2
  
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• Twiceme Technology And SCHUBERTH Unveil Smart Fire Helmets

  21-11-2025 11:53 via thebigredguide.com
  Twiceme Technology, a company building the digital safety standard for jobsites and adventures, announced its entry into the firefighting market through its collaboration with SCHUBERTH, the globally renowned helmet manufacturer.SCHUBERTH’s new firefighting helmets, the F300, F220, and F130, mark the first time professional firefighter helmets integrate digital safety information technology.The Twiceme integration will simplify safety for users, allowing them to take control of trackin
  
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• Guadalajara International Airport Orders Striker 6x6 ARFF Vehicle

  21-11-2025 11:47 via thebigredguide.com
  Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) has placed an order for an Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle will join the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and continue a trusted partnership which began more than two decades ago. Guadalajara International Airport first acquired an Oshkosh ARFF in 2002 and op
  
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• Indo Firex Expo 2026: Strengthening OSH In Indonesia

  20-11-2025 15:45 via thebigredguide.com
  Indo Firex is taking strategic steps to reinforce its position as Indonesia’s pioneering platform for fire protection, rescue, disaster management, safety, and occupational health.In line with the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the national Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) system, Indo Firex 2026 Expo & Forum is focused on delivering the latest global innovations that support the evolving needs of Indonesia’s safety and emergency respon
  
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• INTERSCHUTZ 2026: Innovations In Civil Protection

  19-11-2025 15:15 via thebigredguide.com
  When international fire protection, rescue, and civil protection experts gather in Hanover from 1 to 6 June 2026 for INTERSCHUTZ, the focus will extend beyond cutting-edge technology and global innovations.The event will also explore the pressing challenges facing Europe and the wider world under the theme “A Turning Point in Civil Protection.”In this context, all nations are called to act, as the global community faces substantial tasks: rising wildfire risks, increasingly f
  
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• Keyfix Delivers Fire Safety In Residential Tower

  19-11-2025 13:05 via thebigredguide.com
  To ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and a future-proofed construction that would provide comfortable and luxurious accommodation for residents for decades to come, the team behind a new 31-storey residential tower on Skinner Street in Leeds sought Keyfix’s market-pioneering and trusted Non-combustible Cavity Tray (NCCT) system.The project, overseen by main contractor, Keady Construction, primary architect Leach Rhodes Walker, and brickwork contractor Brickstone Constructi
  
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• Major Fire At Orange School Stopped By FRNSW Crew

  18-11-2025 14:57 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a major fire from destroying a public school overnight at Orange in the state's central west.The blaze took hold on the top floor of a two-story building in the Maxwell Avenue school around 10.30pm, causing the roof to collapse.Seven FRNSW trucks and four Rural Fire Service tankers rushed to the scene where a number of classrooms and the school's library were ablaze.Support from NSW Police, NSW AmbulanceNSW Police, NSW Ambulance and energy company t
  
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• Fire Extinguisher Inspection By Kord Fire

  18-11-2025 14:53 via thebigredguide.com
  When it comes to ensuring the safety of the home or business, a fully functional fire extinguisher is essential. But how can users be sure that their fire extinguisher will work when they need it most?Regular fire extinguisher inspections are a critical part of the fire safety plan. Whether one is looking for a specific type of fire extinguisher or they need a professional fire extinguisher inspection service, knowing where and how to get the extinguisher inspected is vital.Kord Fire understands
  
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• Smoke & CO Alarm Guide: LA County Compliance

  18-11-2025 14:52 via thebigredguide.com
  Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is of utmost importance when it comes to keeping the family safe.The Los Angeles County Residential Code (Sections R314 and R315) lays out specific requirements for these devices, ensuring the home is well-protected. This guide will walk users through everything they need to know, from where to place the alarms to how to maintain them, so they can stay compliant and safe.Placing Smoke AlarmsThe Residential Code (R314) provides clear guidelines for smok
  
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• FRNSW Battles Vehicle Scrap Yard Fire In Trenayr

  18-11-2025 14:36 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled explosions and large blaze in a vehicle scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton, in the state's northern rivers district.More than 15 fire trucks responded to the emergency in Trenayr Road, just before 6pm. The fire took hold in rows of scrapped cars, stacked up to 10 vehicles high, and sent a large plume of black, toxic smoke into the sky.A firefighter received a head injury whilst fighting the blaze. She was admitted to hospital for observation an
  
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• Prevent Holiday Fires: FRNSW Christmas Safety Tips

  18-11-2025 14:34 via thebigredguide.com
  Confronting new video from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) demonstrates just how quickly Christmas decorations can become fire hazards, with the potential to destroy a home faster than it takes to microwave your festive lunch leftovers.The controlled demonstration video shows a power board arcing and igniting, due to an overload of household appliances and Christmas lights, before causing the entire room to explode in flames in less than three minutes.FRNSW wants to prevent Christmas catastrophes an
  
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• Ranger Expands With PDSL Acquisition In Ireland

  18-11-2025 12:23 via thebigredguide.com
  Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of Limerick-based Prestige Detection Systems Ltd (PDSL), further strengthening the Group’s presence in Ireland.Established in 2005, PDSL is a major provider of fire, security and emergency response systems for businesses and community service providers throughout Ireland, with a particular focus on the Munster region and Galway. The company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and compliance with the highest design
  
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• Oshkosh Striker Volterra Boosts Dallas Fort Worth Airport's ARFF Efficiency

  17-11-2025 13:05 via thebigredguide.com
  Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced that six new Striker Volterra 6x6 Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are officially in service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).This milestone highlights DFW’s position as one of the first airports in the nation to adopt electric drive ARFF technology, while advancing its mission to support high-performance, sustainable operations.The new Striker Volterra Electric ARFF vehicles
  
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• Advanced MxPro 5 Panels Installed In Cloud Student Homes

  13-11-2025 12:39 via thebigredguide.com
  Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to student accommodation in Kent to replace existing panels, as part of a £3.5m project to improve fire safety at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village sites.Cloud Student Homes provides students with comfortable, convenient accommodation, with 17 different types of rooms available at the Canterbury Student Village, which is easily accessible to three universities, Canterbury Chri
  
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