The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a non-profit organization committed to promoting sport and physical fitness among first responders, is pleased to announce the rebranding of the US Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) logo and visual identity. After many decades of the same…
Is digital transformation a key to unlocking fire safety?
The safety of people and property is a core responsibility of all employers, facilities managers and building owners. From a fire-safety point of view, this means ensuring fire-protection systems are compliant with appropriate installation and maintenance standards as well as…
High-expansion foam system protects commercial tyre facility
With more than 1,500 outlets, Vianor is the largest chain of tyre stores in the Nordic countries, offering a full range of vehicle maintenance and tyre services for both cars and trucks. It is owned by global tyre and service…
Fire-Dex and Fire Dept. Coffee team up to create energizing, educational content for firefighters
Fire-Dex, a global manufacturer of firefighting PPE, is now the exclusive gear partner (including helmets, gloves, jackets, pants and hoods) for Fire Dept. Coffee, a pairing that brings industry-leading PPE together with freshly roasted gourmet coffee and entertaining, educational online…
Fire Department Service Announcement
Bulletin #68: Safety Bulletin Check the labels on your 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums or totes. If any of the following phrases are printed on the container, please stop using them: AFFF, AR-AFFF OR C-6 AFFF FOAMS These foams contain intentionally…
Plaque unveiled for ‘extraordinarily brave’ firefighter who died in line of duty over 100 years ago
A plaque has been unveiled for a Sale firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1909. Superintendent John Johnson Hunt, aged 65, was fighting a fire at the Brooklands Hotel in Sale when a portion of the roof…
Darley launches new website
Darley, a global manufacturer and distributor for military and first-responder markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, Darley.com. With a clean, modern design and focus on the customer experience, the full business offerings come to life…
Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise
Two of the region’s fire crews have joined forces for an intensive wildfire training exercise. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service and Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service teams came together on the West Allenheads estate in Northumberland for a…
ZIEGLER delivers 500th portable pump Ultra Power 4 to the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK)
No crisis is like the other. Crises can arise anytime and anywhere – storms, floods or electricity blackouts make it clear that any one of us can end up in an emergency situation. The fact that the Civil Protection is…
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) signs historic cooperation agreement with the international Organization of American Firefighters (OBA)
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs), a section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with the Organization of American Firefighters (OBA), the largest international firefighting…
Schutz & Rettung Zürich to operate world’s first electric automatic aerial ladder
With the city’s vehicle policy aimed at achieving net zero in mind, the Zurich professional fire department is to begin operating the world’s first electric automatic aerial ladder in December 2022. This is part of a year-long pilot project alongside…
Successful trade fair appearance by Magirus at FLORIAN 2022
Since September, Magirus has been touring Europe with its innovative roadshow ‘Experience The Future’ to present its state-of-the-art product portfolio to fire departments and interested visitors. In Dresden, the latest innovations for the next generation of firefighting could be experienced…
Fire Service celebrate the best at Awards Ceremony
The achievements of staff across Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service have been recognised through employee awards. At the first in-person Awards Ceremony since 2019, owing to restrictions in place during Covid-19, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service came together on Friday,…
Pierce Volterra electric fire truck named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2022’
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced its Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper has won the annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ competition after receiving tens-of-thousands of votes of support. Appleton, Wisconsin-based Pierce was among 16 finalists in the 2022…
Fire-Dex and Gear Wash team up to help Hurricane Ian search and rescue teams
Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are extending aid to customers affected by Hurricane Ian and the continuous recovery effort that is ongoing throughout Florida. Including critical PPE equipment and discounted cleaning and repair services to keep protective gear in top shape,…
Rosenbauer hands over the last vehicles of the current AT generation to the Vienna Professional Fire Department
At the end of September, Rosenbauer handed over six fire trucks to the Vienna Professional Fire Department. A total of 76 vehicles have been put into service by the Vienna Professional Fire Department since 2009, replacing a large part of…
Venari secures contract to deliver Ziegler’s hybrid Z-Class to Cranfield Airport
Emergency services specialist, Venari Group – which is exclusively partnered in the UK with Ziegler Group – has announced its contract to supply a UK-first hybrid aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) truck to Cranfield Airport, which is owned by Cranfield…
HWFRS team achieve Best Overall team and awards in all other categories at Fire Service National BA Challenge
Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service teams have proved their prowess at the recent Fire Service National BA (Breathing Apparatus) Challenge (NBAC), with one team coming Best Overall, and between both teams, taking awards in all other categories.…
A day to remember
On Wednesday, 19 October, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) staff at Newsham Court, and at fire stations across the county, came together to show their support for Emergency Services Day, a national day held throughout the UK that…
Pierce and Gilbert, Arizona Fire & Rescue Secure Contract for Volterra Electric Pumper
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced it has secured a contract with the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department in Arizona to place a Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper with an Oshkosh-patented parallel-electric drivetrain into service with the department’s…