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International Fire Fighter is the world’s leading title covering both the municipal and industrial fire and rescue sector.
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Most training programs that prepare firefighters for administrative positions have not kept up with the evolution of work as a fire administrator. Current promotional processes are often based on an antiquated assumption that a good firefighter will make a good administrator. Training firefighters to become officers should include more business principles such as balancing a budget for fiscal responsibility. The role of a firefighter is more dynamic and diverse than at any other time in the history of the fire service. [ 1407 more words. ]
Scott Safety, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of personal and respiratory protective equipment, will be exhibiting at INTERSCHUTZ 2015 to reveal leading new ranges of respiratory protection and gas detection products for those working in high risk industries (8th – 13th June, Hall 12, Stand D37). Respiratory Protection Adding to its respiratory protection offer, a brand new range of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) will be available at the show. [ 331 more words. ]
In a further extension of its own-manufacture product strategy, Bristol has designed a range of three structural firefighting gloves to meet EN659:2008 and which have focused on providing class leading protection and manual dexterity. The new gloves, which have been designed by Bristol’s in-house design team as part of Bristol’s New Product Development Programme (BNPDP), have been fully tested by UK firefighters before going into production and will be available in three different fabric combinations. [ 178 more words. ]
The ESKA Flash Pro is known as all-rounder for technical rescue. The glove offers optimum cut protection and excellent grip and tactility even on smooth surfaces. The hard-shell knuckle protector additionally provides optimum impact and knock protection. The material Rescut™ Fire protects not only the wearer but also the glove. The cut protection barrier is the outer material. The back of hand material is flame retardant and offers protection against flying sparks and electric arcs. For more information, go to www.eska.at
The Fire Armor is true three-dimensional form fitting glove with a curved finger design, inset thumb with enhanced finger dexterity. The one piece back shell is made from FR and water repellent 100% Kevlar knit fleece 7.5 oz. fabric with exceptional flexibility across back of hand. A non-restricting Eversoft® leather knuckle band is sewn across back for added knuckle protection. Elastic is sewn into wrist crease for close fitting cuff. The back is lined with a layer of 6 oz. [ 235 more words. ]
In three attractive models, SEIZ® offers a whole family of technical assistance safety gloves at the same time. In addition to their ergonomic fit, excellent tactile sensitivity and high dexterity, all gloves have a KEVLAR® inner lining, offering powerful cut protection from the cuff ends to the fingertips. The gloves also have an extremely secure grip and are resistant to abrasion and punctures. [ 98 more words. ]
Vimpex, the specialist supplier of emergency services equipment for over 20 years, has launched a new advanced firefighter glove. The FX-1 MAX represents the latest and most modern development in firefighting gloves in recent years and uses PBI MAX – the strongest and most flexible outer shell fabric in the world. A unique solution to firefighter hand protection, FX-1 MAX gloves feature pre-curved fingers and hand shape offering unmatched dexterity and fit whilst delivering extremely high levels of protection against radiant and contact heat, mechanical protection and cut / abrasion resistance. [ 107 more words. ]
Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd combines safety, comfort, quality, and style through the new Pacific structural firefighting helmet, the F10 MkV. With a Kevlar® and fibreglass composite shell, the F10 MkV is incredibly light and, like all Pacific Helmets, is designed to last you a lifetime. The new shape and low ride height enhances the balanced feel of the helmet while utilising the latest chinstrap, headband, and liner designs from Pacific Helmets to provide you a comfortable fit over long periods of wear. [ 69 more words. ]
Sicor, an ISO 9001 certified company, is one of the world’s leading producers of helmets for fire fighting, structural and wildland, technical rescue and rescue in mountains and from height. Over the years, Sicor has made major investments in human and technological resources. It has become a key player both within the domestic marketplace and also a highly competitive internationally. [ 127 more words. ]
As skyscrapers increasingly dominate city skylines across the world, firefighters are being equipped with helicopters to fight blazes in built-up urban centres. In 2013 about 90,000 people died in fires across the world with the problem being most acute in wealthier, more developed countries. In the USA, firefighters were called out to deal with almost 1.5 million fires in 2013, including 400,000 in residential areas. [ 796 more words. ]
As a leader in a Fire and Rescue Service I regularly hear the saying that ‘the only thing that is constant is change’. Of course with the competing demands of public expectation against a backdrop of enforced budget reductions the need for change is a necessity not a choice. But if it is a constant is change a risk or opportunity? [ 785 more words. ]
There have been a number of recent developments in fire safety and risk management in the built environment that have implications for the tactical decisions made by firefighters. This article explains how these developments can make firefighting safer and more effective – and how organisations can ensure that their staff understand the new and developing built environment and what it means for their decision-making when protecting people, property and the environment in dangerous situations. [ 1398 more words. ]
The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed 230,000 people in 14 countries, and swamped coastal communities with waves up to 30 metres high. Following this tragic event, the UN set up the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System, and although not directly affected by the 2004 disaster, the Philippines have set up a similar early warning system. Areas on the west coast of the islands, which face the Manila trench located between The Philippines and Vietnam, are at particular risk and the project is being progressively rolled out from the densely populated coastal towns and cities to the rest of the region. [ 182 more words. ]
MDM Publishing's IT and Website Manager Neil Spinney is currently preparing to take part in an 800 kilometre charity cycle ride in July this year. ‘The Wrong Way Back’ takes place from 18th to 25th July 2015 and starts in Wincanton, Somerset, UK and heads to Minehead on the north Somerset coast and then down to Lands End. The route then heads back to Weymouth along the south coast where it then takes the riders back home to Wincanton. [ 157 more words. ]
DuPont Protection Technologies presents its leading DuPont™ Nomex® heat and flame protection, DuPont™ Tyvek® and DuPont™ Tychem® chemical and biological apparel offer for the emergency response services at Interschutz 2015. Exhibiting in Hall 12, Stand E37, DuPont will also be conducting garment burn demonstrations using DuPont™ Thermo-Man® at the outdoor demonstration site. Nomex® 3DP innovation provides next generation firefighter protection… [ 528 more words. ]
QinetiQ is seeking applicants for its newly launched fire fighting apprenticeship at MoD Boscombe Down, Salisbury. The three-year course, one of only four of its kind in the UK, offers the chance to gain valuable qualifications and real-world fire and rescue experience as part of QinetiQ’s emergency response team. Apprentices will carry out duties such as planning for emergencies, responding to incidents, maintaining equipment and training others in fire safety. [ 237 more words. ]
Scott Safety’s three-part showcase at INTERSCHUTZ 2015 (8th – 13th June) is evidence of the company’s determination to be the leading innovator in equipment for firefighters and first responders. Already a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of respiratory protective equipment, recently Scott Safety acquired two companies whose design, technology and product creation capabilities complement and enhance those of Scott Safety: thermal imaging company ISG and gas detection specialist IST Group (GMI, Oldham, Simtronics and Detcon). [ 283 more words. ]
In previous installments of this series we talked about the types of petroleum storage tanks, their locations, common fire hazards, described the types of fires, and fire suppression systems that storage tanks may have. In this third and final article we will discuss firefighting strategies and tactics as well as pre-incident response planning basics. Firefighting Strategies and Tactics Firefighting strategies and tactics begins with a well planned and tested pre-incident response plan. [ 2243 more words. ]
We often highlight technology issues and concerns with vehicles however how often do we hit upon operational concerns and their impact at a vehicle related incident or emergency? Be it concerns around supplementary restraint systems (SRS) or tool evolutions; we need information in the mitigation of such incidents at a motor vehicle crash or a vehicle fire. Beside this information, our operational functions have changed to interact with the dynamic hazards of the vehicles on the street today while many of the topics relate directly to technology concerns, let’s take these issues and fuse them to real world solutions. [ 1821 more words. ]
Over the past 25 years, Packexe® Ltd has committed to Protecting What Matters with their highest quality packaging products and an outstanding range of surface protection films, suitable for workplaces and homes, nationally and internationally, often seen on major television programmes. In recent years, Packexe® Ltd has also been at the forefront of rescue innovation for the emergency services. Used by Fire Services across the UK and distributed in over 20 countries around the world, well-established Packexe® SMASH is now regarded by all who use it as an essential part of extrication kit. [ 435 more words. ]
EARLIER IN 2015
Heat and flame are not the only hazards that firefighters face during emergency response scenarios. This article looks at the silent danger that exposure to harmful gas poses to the modern firefighter and how to stay one step ahead. No two jobs are ever the same. This is certainly the case for today’s firefighter who can be called out to attend anything from a roadside incident, a raging fire at an industrial unit or an underground confined space rescue. [ 1812 more words. ]
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