International Fire Fighter Magazine
Yesterday at 3:00am · 
Sky-Futures, the global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) inspection specialists for the Oil and Gas industry, have launched the new Sky-Futures Training Academy offering UAV training to the Rescue, Response and Resilience sector. In partnership with Capita, the Sky-Futures Training Academy is based at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire UK which provides a training environment following significant recent investment. CAA approved UAV training is conducted on a large controlled site which offers a wide range of operational scenarios designed specifically for Fire & Rescue Services, Ambulance Services, Police, Disaster Response and Urban Search and Rescue organisations. [ 523 more words. ] 
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International Fire Fighter Magazine
August 13 at 6:23am · 
The Soarway Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to aid in the development of Nepal. The Foundation was formed on April 1st, 2015, three weeks before the devastating earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, 2015. Given the extent of the damage, the Soarway Foundation is presently focusing its efforts on three specific areas:
The procurement and delivery of food, shelter, medicine and sanitary systems to Nepal.
The redevelopment of Nepal’s cultural heritage sites in order to revive tourism.
The construction of an earthquake-proof fire hall and trauma center.
Soarway Foundation | Building a Safer Nepal
The Soarway Foundation’s objectives are divided into short, medium and long-term initiatives. In the short term, the Soarway Foundation aims to...
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International Fire Fighter Magazine
August 13 at 4:44am · 
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are becoming increasingly popular for a range of industries, with everyone from construction to agriculture wrestling to get their hands on the technology. However, with UAVs yet to fully make the transition into the fire service, does the technology have a future within the sector? The benefits of using UAVs within the fire service are becoming increasingly evident. [ 235 more words. ] 
Technology Update: Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are becoming increasingly popular for a range of industries, with everyone from construction to agriculture wrestling to get ...
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August 13 at 2:09am · 
As if their job wasn't dangerous enough, during the winter months many firefighters around the world have to contend with the dangers of black ice at their own station-houses BEFORE answering emergency calls. Areas of black ice can pose a real danger to firefighting crews as they rush to respond, especially on cold, dark winter nights. In an effort to help minimise this risk to their firefighters the New Zealand Fire Service have been installing a unique and innovative ice warning device at a number of their sites throughout the country’s South Island. [ 533 more words. ] 
PATeye Technology from Solarbright
As if their job wasn’t dangerous enough, during the winter months many firefighters around the world have to contend with the dangers of black i...
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August 13 at 2:04am · 
By Joseph Campbell and Sui-Lee Wee TIANJIN, China (Reuters) - Two huge explosions tore through an industrial area where toxic chemicals and gas were stored in the northeast Chinese port city of Tianjin, killing at least 44 people, including at least a dozen fire fighters, officials and state media said on Thursday. At least 520 people were injured, more than 60 of them seriously, the Tianjin government said on its Weibo microblog, and the People's Daily newspaper said four fires were still burning. [ 715 more words. ] 
Huge blasts at Chinese port kill 44, firefighters missing
By Joseph Campbell and Sui-Lee Wee TIANJIN, China (Reuters) – Two huge explosions tore through an industrial area where toxic chemicals and gas ...
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August 12 at 2:23pm · 
LONDON (Reuters) - Huge explosions hit an industrial area of the northeast Chinese port city of Tianjin late on Wednesday, killing at least seven people and triggering a blast wave felt kilometres (miles) away, Chinese media reported. State-run news agency Xinhua said at least 180 people in the area had been injured. The agency said earlier the explosion had ripped through a warehouse storing "dangerous goods".
BREAKING NEWS: Huge explosions rock Tianjin in northeast China, killing seven
LONDON (Reuters) – Huge explosions hit an industrial area of the northeast Chinese port city of Tianjin late on Wednesday, killing at least seve...
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August 12 at 8:42am · 
After a successful debut last fall, Old Style will salute Chicago’s heroes once again with the limited-release commemorative can. Old Style is proud to support those who heroically defend this great city and their families. Proceeds from each case sold will benefit Ende, Menzer, Walsh and Quinn (EMWQ) Retirees’, Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund, a local organization that provides annual financial assistance to the neediest widows and orphans of members of the Chicago Fire Department. [ 530 more words. ] 
Old Style Beer Salutes Chicago Heroes with Commemorative Can
After a successful debut last fall, Old Style will salute Chicago’s heroes once again with the limited-release commemorative can. Old Style is proud t...
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International Fire Fighter Magazine
August 6 at 4:48am · 
Fire cadets in Punjab are set to benefit from a link-up between West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) and the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA). Dozens of used and out-dated WMFS uniforms have been donated to the young would-be firefighters. Baiju Panchmatia, Senior Purchasing Officer with WMFS, who is also the West Midlands regional chair of AFSA, said: “Some of our members travelled to Punjab in 2013 to explore ways of working together with the fire service there. [ 157 more words. ] 
Punjab Kit Boost
Fire cadets in Punjab are set to benefit from a link-up between West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) and the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA). Dozen...
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August 6 at 2:05am · 
You only have 4 weeks left to register for the Middle East Health & Safety Forum, bringing together key HSE stakeholders from a mix of industries including oil, gas, construction, industrial, manufacturing and marine. IFP/IFF/APF members get 15% discount! http://bit.ly/1B8F5Ak
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August 4 at 1:39am · 
Thousands of people in the US state of California are evacuated as fire crews battle a string of wildfires brought on by years of drought.
California fires: Evacuation orders given to 13,000 - BBC News
Thousands of people in the US state of California are evacuated as fire crews battle a string of wildfires brought on by years of drought.
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August 4 at 1:01am · 
A pioneering North West hose manufacturer is aiming to increase its business flow – with a brand new website. Richards Hose, of Roman Way, Ribbleton, Preston is world famous for making industrial hoses and couplings for everything from firefighting equipment and water irrigation hoses to lay flat hoses for the shipping, mining and construction industries world-wide - they even make the power hoses for Flyboarding - the booming jet pack taking the world of watersports by storm. [ 288 more words. ] 
Web Traffic boost for Lancashire Hose Makers
A pioneering North West hose manufacturer is aiming to increase its business flow – with a brand new website. Richards Hose, of Roman Way, Ribbleton, ...
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August 3 at 2:02am · 
An exciting speaker line up including HSE specialists from Abu Dhabi Municipality, Dubai Municipality, TECOM Investments, BAPCO amongst many others confirmed for the Middle East Health & Safety Forum. As a partner of the event IFP/IFF/APF has secured 15% discount for the event - just make sure you use the Promo Code: IFP/IFF/APF when you register. IFF http://bit.ly/1B8F5Ak
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International Fire Fighter Magazine
July 31 at 6:43am · 
Armor AP and Glide, the high performance fabric brands of Safety Components, Inc. have been selected as the fabrics of choice to protect firefighters within The Republic of Chile. The Republic of Chile is served by approximately 40,000 volunteer firefighters. The central government will assist in the funding to provide firefighters with next level personal protective garments. Some 6000 Chilean firefighters will be donning this new turnout gear over the next three years. [ 326 more words. ] 
The Republic of Chile Chooses Armor AP and Glide Thermal Liner
Armor AP and Glide, the high performance fabric brands of Safety Components, Inc. have been selected as the fabrics of choice to protect firefighters ...
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