Industrial Fire Journal - Fire & Rescue - Hemming Group Ltd

ETSI's standardization of Reconfigurable Radio Systems gets underway

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Following the completion of a phase of feasibility studies, standardization of Reconfigurable Radio Systems (RRS) is now getting underway.

The importance of explosion proof vacuums

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rachel Brutosky, Public Relations Coordinator at Nilfisk-Advance America, looks at the importance utilizing explosion proof vacuums when cleaning up combustible dust in the workplace

RescueVac wins award for trench rescue emergency kit

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

RescueVac Systems, Inc. named a Winner of 2009 Chicago Innovation Awards for its RescueVac 800 Series Rescue Kit for trench rescue emergencies

Probability of Occurrence...A Global View

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

John Astad underlines the importance of global collaboration when looking at ways to combat the risk of combustible dust fires and explosion hazards.

USFA and NIST Initiate Study of SCBA Thermal Performance

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have started a research study to examine the enhancement of thermal performance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) face pieces to increase the protection of firefighters.

Legislation Doubling SAFER Funding Soon to Become Law

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

According to the International Association of Firefighters, a US House-Senate Conference Committee has approved a final version of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriation for FY 2010 that doubles funding for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.

Combustible Dust Hazards lacking in Safety Data Sheets

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

John Astad considers the importance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and asks if they ask the right questions, and how stakeholders can manage the risk in the workplace if important fire and explosion data is lacking?

USFA Releases Annual Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the United States

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released the report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2008. The report continues a series of annual studies by the USFA of on-duty firefighter fatalities.

U.S. Fire Administrator Urges H1N1 Vaccinations for Fire and EMS Personnel

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the first deliveries of the H1N1 vaccine already underway, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its mission to support first responders, joins the United States Fire Administration (USFA) in recommending that firefighters who provide emergency medical services (EMS) and EMS workers receive the H1N1 vaccination as soon as it becomes available in their local jurisdiction.

Chemguard-Labeled Products Unaffected by Recent Injunction Against U.S. Foam Technologies or FAA CertAler

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A recent U.S. District Court order and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) CertAlert (No. 09-16, issued September 30, 2009) described a court injunction against U.S. Foam Technologies (USF or US Foam) for the misuse of Chemguard's UL identifier (UL Control Number) by US Foam. The court injunction action affects only products with the US Foam label.� There is no recall of any products carrying the Chemguard label. All Chemguard-labeled products are 100% acceptable, without exception.

Promoting fire safety

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A new media guide has been launched for fire spokepersons to help ensure they communicate fire safety messages effectively to the media to help communities avoid fires that can lead to fire and tragic accidents.

U.S. District Court grants Chemguard injunction with respect to U.S. Foam Technologies' use of Chemguard's UL Identifier

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

United States District Court Judge Reid O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas entered an Order this week in favor of Plaintiff Chemguard granting Chemguard's request for an injunction with respect to U.S. Foam Technologies' (USF or US Foam) use of Chemguard's UL identifier.

CSB Recommendations Deficient-Flash Fire Hazards

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

John reports on the findings and recommendations of the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) after their final investigation report from September 24, 2009 on the dust explosion at Imperial Sugar Refinary.

Free training day in honour of National Preparedness month

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) to host free training day for first responders in honour of President Obama's declaration that September is National Preparedness Month.