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Welcome to our latest LinkedIn newsletter from?International Fire Buyer . In this newsletter, Managing Editor Rebecca Morpeth Spayne rounds up the biggest and best exclusive content and news from the latest edition of?International Fire Buyer ?magazine.
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Big Interview – John Gould
John Gould , President of the United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) speaks to Rebecca Morpeth Spayne , Managing Editor of International Fire Buyer about all things aviation themed?
Could you introduce yourself and discuss what you do for the United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA)??
My name is John Gould, and I am the President of the Board of Directors for the United Aerial Firefighters Association.?The initiative creating UAFA began a year ago with an effort to organise a number of companies representing a wide spectrum of aerial firefighting, all of whom shared a belief that industry representation was necessary and expressed a desire to create an organisation that could grow to into a voice for the industry.??
Over the past year, I think we’ve accomplished that, and moving forward it’s my job to work with every member of UAFA to ensure that we can speak with a unified voice to identify common problems in our industry and find realistic, workable solutions. We hope that voice can be heard by Congress and the appropriators as advocacy for budgets necessary to have an effective firefighting force, but also as a voice for partnership with our customers.?
AIRfire Worldwide A To Z
Get to know AIRfire Worldwide , the trusted partner and consultant for all your gas suppression system manufacturing needs in this exclusive From the Expert?
Anniversary?
Having celebrated our 10-year anniversary, we’re taking the chance to share with the Fire Buyer readers an article different than usual, nevertheless we hope gives you an insight into who we are, our essence and where we’re going.?
Barcelona?
In 2012, our company embarked on a journey to create and develop its own gas suppression systems. Our primary goal was not only to bring high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective fire extinguishing solutions to the market, but also to establish ourselves as a trusted consultant providing personalised and professional support to a specific niche within the fire safety sector. Through our dedication to innovation and expertise, we have positioned ourselves as a go-to source for clients seeking tailored solutions and top-notch support.?
From the Expert - Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc
Eliot Sizeland ?of?Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc provides an expert insight into flame detection for helidecks, aircraft hangars and road tanker loading facilities??
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc. (FGD), the true innovators in optical flame detection, focus on the daily challenges that impact productivity, safety and the bottom line with innovative solutions that reduce false alarms in the most challenging of applications.?
Aircraft hangars pose significant fire risks for multiple reasons, some of which are: They have a large, open layout. To serve their purpose, aircraft hangars need to be big and open, this can make fire and smoke difficult to control.??
They house large equipment. Aircraft hangars store large aircraft and spacecraft, which are at risk for fires themselves. Lastly, they store combustible materials. Aircraft hangars usually have storage rooms where highly flammable materials (jet fuel, chemical additives, etc.) are kept.?
Ask The Expert – LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH
The International Fire Buyer team are delighted to sit down with Daniel Engelhardt , Product Manager for LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH rescue, to discuss the legacy and heritage of?LUKAS , focusing on their innovative rescue cutters??
Since the end of the 40s, pioneering hydraulic products have been manufactured in?Erlangen: Initially only for industrial applications, the field of rerailing technology was added in 1955 and in 1972 LUKAS was the first supplier to develop the first hydraulic cutting device for rescue operations. This laid the foundation for an entire industry.?
The LUKAS products are still assembled in the in-house production “Made in Germany” and shipped worldwide. The LUKAS team puts its heart into it and manufactures every product with precision and passion. As part of the international IDEX Corporation, synergies between the continents can be exploited and the comprehensive know-how of the existing units of the IDEX Fire & Safety family can be used.?
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Cover Story – LION protects (EMEA)
Managing Editor Rebecca Morpeth Spayne catches up exclusively with Martin Joosen , Managing Director of LION protects (EMEA) to discover the nature of digital training for firefighters?
Please introduce yourself and give us a little bit of background about LION Protects??
I’m Martin Joosen , I’m the Managing Director for LION Protects EMEA. Our training products and solutions are produced over here in The Netherlands and are sold to the EMEA market. The office and production are split 50/50 here as our engineering department and product development all takes place in The Netherlands in house.??
LION is renowned for its innovative design and industry changing products for training. Could you just discuss a little bit about how LION’s technologies assist firefighters on the job??
We design, build and provide everything that is related to fire rescue training. Whether it be fire training products that can include smoke generators or smaller training props where firefighters can train in different scenarios up to building bigger simulators. And furthermore, complete training sites where fire brigades can train all possible scenarios.?
Latest News
The Importance Of Fire Stopping Testing & Certification
When it comes to specifying?Passive Fire Protection (PFP)?products and solutions, it is mandatory to include the?fire resistance rating, i.e., the period in which these products perform their protective role and can contain a fire. Different?fire ratings?will be required, depending on local fire regulations, building types, fire strategy, etc. A product will only be awarded a classification, and therefore assigned a fire rating, if it passes rigorous fire testing.
In this article, you will learn the basics of?fire protection testing & certification?and the necessary documents to ensure the appropriate level of building safety.
LFB Welcomes Latest Action On E-Scooters
London Fire Brigade has welcomed?action?by train companies in response to?the?fire?risk of lithium batteries in electric?powered?personal?vehicles?on their service.
From June 1, e-scooters, e-unicycles, e-skateboards and hoverboards have been banned on trains and at stations run by?several train companies including Govia Thameslink Railway and Southeastern.
Deputy Commissioner Dom Ellis said:?“We are very pleased that further?train?operators?have taken action in response to?the risk?e-scooters?can pose and are trying to mitigate these risks.
“While these are positive steps,?our latest data shows that firefighters have attended 53?e-bike?fires?in London?already?in 2023, which is?four times as many?incidents as those involving?e-scooters.?Given e-bikes are not included in the ban,?we?are also encouraging?operators to?consider whether they have adequate safety measures in place?should an e-bike fire happen?on their service.”
Steve Blanco As President And Chief Operating Officer Of MSA - The Safety Company
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA - The Safety Company announced that? Steve Blanco ?has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) by the company’s Board of Directors.?Mr. Blanco, 56, previously served as President of the company’s Americas business segment, a position to which he was appointed in 2017.?As President and COO, Mr. Blanco will oversee the continued implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives across MSA’s global portfolio.? Nish Vartanian ?will continue to serve the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“Steve’s election reflects the confidence that our Board of Directors and I have in his ability to lead the initiatives that will drive our future performance and enhance our productivity, processes and products on a global scale,” said Mr. Vartanian.
Prior to MSA Safety, Blanco worked for 伊顿 as Vice President of Manufacturing for the company’s?$7 billion?Electrical Sector.?Before that, he worked for 福特 and 伟世通 , serving in a variety of engineering, plant management and operations roles. Blanco earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology from? 美国普渡大学 , and he holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University .
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