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Welcome to our next International Fire Buyer newsletter, bringing you thought leadership, product, project and people news. Managing Editor, Rebecca Morpeth Spayne rounds up the best exclusive content from the International Fire Buyer portfolio.
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Big Interview – Eric Linnenburger
Rebecca Morpeth Spayne , Managing Editor of Fire Buyer caught up with Eric Linnenburger , Battalion Chief of Westminster Fire Department at FDIC International to analyse modern challenges and adaptation?
How did you end up where you are today??
I’ve been in the fire service for about 26 years. Kind of out of high school, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do and found the fire service and enrolled in a fire science program at my local college and it all lifted off from there. I worked for a small volunteer fire department in a rural area as an intern while I was in school and just really developed the love for it. A couple of years later, I was hired by my current department, the Westminster Fire Department in Colorado. We are a suburban department just outside of Denver.?
PPE: Tradition, Innovation And Regulation
Rebecca Spayne of Fire Buyer analyses the regional differences in firefighter PPE, this feature highlights innovations, traditions, and regulations shaping protective gear worldwide.?Featuring analysis of MSA - The Safety Company , Pacific Helmets , Fire-Dex , DuPont , HAIX Group , FlamePro Global , Hainsworth Protective Fabrics and NFPA .
Firefighting is a profession that demands utmost courage and resilience, exposing individuals to extreme hazards as they battle to save lives and property. The personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by firefighters is not just a uniform; it is a life-saving ensemble designed to protect against heat, flames, falling debris, and hazardous environments. However, the design and composition of this crucial gear vary significantly across different regions, shaped by diverse environmental conditions, historical traditions, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements.?
Safety And Protection Never Stop With Taktis
Derrick Hall , Director of Sales and Marketing for Kentec Electronics talks through the innovative Taktis fire alarm control panel and its impact on fire detection?
It’s time to take another look at Taktis – Kentec’s most powerful and sophisticated analogue addressable fire alarm control panel. When it comes to redundancy, the latest version ensures continuous reliable operation.?
Fire alarm control panels play a vital role in ensuring the safety of building occupants through their ability to quickly respond to fire incidents. Redundancy is key in ensuring uninterrupted functionality, safeguarding against potential failures, meeting stringent safety regulations and ensuring the continuous monitoring of potential fire incidents.?
Enhancing USAR Efforts With Search Cameras
Firstlook is a 360° camera that has become a critical tool post-building collapse for urban search and rescue operations?
In the aftermath of a seismic event or military event, every second counts in locating and rescuing survivors trapped under rubble. Urban search and rescue (US&R) operations are complex endeavors that demand efficient and precise techniques to navigate through collapsed structures and locate survivors. Among the arsenal of tools available to rescue teams, the introduction of 360° spherical imaging search cameras stand out as indispensable asset, playing a pivotal role in saving lives and maximizing the effectiveness of rescue missions.?
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Fluorine-Free Foam Pioneers
FDIC International had a plethora of products on display, but no foams came close to the SOLBERG 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF, find out why from Craig McDonnell of Perimeter Solutions .
Heavy Duty Customisation
Chris Ferrara, Founder of US Fire Pump and Apparatus gives insight into the trucks and pumpers on offer at FDIC International to Rebecca Spayne of Fire Buyer.
Latest News
What To Expect – NFPA Conference & Expo
The NFPA Conference and Expo 2024 will take place in June next week, featuring over 350 exhibitors and a jampacked conference agenda with keynote sessions??
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on June 17-19, 2024. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions addressing the latest issues, challenges, and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety, including code compliance, emergency preparedness and response, emerging technologies, global issues, public education, building and life safety, fire protection systems, industrial hazards, electrical safety, and much more.
EmiControls Announces Change In Management
Mr. Martin Eppacher will take over the management of EmiControls with effect from June 1, 2024. He succeeds Mr. Patrick Danielsson , who is leaving the company at his own request to pursue new professional challenges.
“With Martin Eppacher, we are gaining an experienced manager who will drive and further accelerate EmiControls’ growth path through his technical know-how and strong leadership qualities,” said Erich Gummerer , Chairman of the Board of Directors of EmiControls and Managing Director of the parent company TechnoAlpin . “We would like to thank Patrick Danielsson for his outstanding contribution to building the company over the past few years. We regret his decision and wish him all the best for his professional and private future.”
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