Firefighting

Worldwide Flame Retardant Chemicals Industry to 2029 - by Product, Application, End-users and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Fire protection, Firefighting, Fire prevention, Retardant, Fire, Combustibility and flammability, Flame retardants, Fire retardant, Fire-retardant fabric

This report examines the quantitative aspects of the Flame Retardant Chemical Market, as well as its key drivers, challenges, growth potential, and future prospects.

Key Points: 
  • This report examines the quantitative aspects of the Flame Retardant Chemical Market, as well as its key drivers, challenges, growth potential, and future prospects.
  • To reduce the flammability of consumer goods such as furniture, electronic devices, and clothing, flame retardant chemicals are added.
  • Due to increasing development activity in developing countries, the construction industry will probably emerge as one of the main consumers of flame retardant chemicals.
  • The global flame retardant chemicals market is also being propelled ahead by increased demand from the transportation and auto industries.

Dauntless Air Enters 2021 Wildfire Season With Expanded Fleet of 15 Fire Bosses

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Other Transport, Environment, Air, Transport, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Forest Products, State, Local, Natural Resources, Wildfire suppression, Aircraft, Articles, Emergency management, Fire prevention, Natural disasters, Natural hazards, Hazards, Aerial firefighting, Wildfire, Firefighting, Air Tractor AT-802

As the 2021 wildfire season gets underway, aerial firefighting leader Dauntless Air today announced that it has added two new Fire Bosses to the nations largest and most technologically advanced Fire Boss fleet .

Key Points: 
  • As the 2021 wildfire season gets underway, aerial firefighting leader Dauntless Air today announced that it has added two new Fire Bosses to the nations largest and most technologically advanced Fire Boss fleet .
  • Loads of water carried by Dauntless Fire Bosses can be enhanced using an in-flight gel mixing system, which helps to improve the waters fire-suppressive characteristics.
  • The session will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and feature leaders from Dauntless Air, Erickson and Intterra.
  • Dauntless Air is an aerial firefighting company deeply dedicated to protecting land, people and their property from the devastation of wildfires.

Data Center Fire Detection and Suppression Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 1,131.5 Million by 2026 - Arizton

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Building automation, Fire protection, Firefighting, Detectors, Aspirating smoke detector, Smoke, Data center, Wildfire suppression, Xtralis

The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.

Key Points: 
  • The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.
  • Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) detection systems dominated the market in 2020, with data centers across the globe adopting it.
  • For instance, the European market is dominated by gas-based suppression systems with a market share of around 62%, followed by water-based suppression systems.
  • Data center operators are investing in advanced fire detection & suppression systems that can detect smoke in high-density server environments.

Data Center Fire Detection and Suppression Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 1,131.5 Million by 2026 - Arizton

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Building automation, Fire protection, Firefighting, Detectors, Aspirating smoke detector, Smoke, Data center, Wildfire suppression, Xtralis

The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.

Key Points: 
  • The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.
  • Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) detection systems dominated the market in 2020, with data centers across the globe adopting it.
  • For instance, the European market is dominated by gas-based suppression systems with a market share of around 62%, followed by water-based suppression systems.
  • Data center operators are investing in advanced fire detection & suppression systems that can detect smoke in high-density server environments.

As Family Vacations Resume, CPSC Warns of Safety Hazards in Vacation Rental Homes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Safety, Detectors, Safety equipment, Active fire protection, Firefighting, Building automation, Fire prevention, Vacation rental, Carbon monoxide detector, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Elevator, Smoke detector

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.

Key Points: 
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.
  • Travelers should make sure their vacation rental home has smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, in addition to pool safety and home elevator safety features, if applicable.
  • Check saferproducts.gov to be sure none of the child or infant products in a vacation rental are subject to a recall.
  • At vacation rental homes with pools:
    Never leave a child unattended in or near water, and always designate an adult Water Watcher.

Government of Canada sending 23 Parks Canada wildland fire management specialists to British Columbia

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Firefighting, Occupational safety and health, Articles, Wildfire suppression, Emergency management, Fire suppression, Wildfires, Natural hazards, Wildfire, Firefighter, International Association of Wildland Fire, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

In recent years, Parks Canada has provided wildfire resources to support British Columbia during times of need.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, Parks Canada has provided wildfire resources to support British Columbia during times of need.
  • Today, Parks Canada is sending 23 highly trained wildland fire management specialists including Incident Management personnel and wildland firefighters.
  • Parks Canada wildland fire management specialists will be in British Columbia for two weeks.
  • The Government of Canada is pleased to be contributing 25 of Parks Canada's highly trained wildland fire management specialists to assist in managing the wildfires occurring in British Columbia and Alberta.

MacQueen Equipment Acquires 5 Alarm

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Law enforcement, Emergency services, State, Local, Transport, General Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Public policy, Government, Engineering, Firefighting, Multiple-alarm fire, MacQueen:, Rotunda Capital, MACQUEEN:, ROTUNDA CAPITAL

MacQueen Equipment, LLC, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, through its MacQueen Emergency division, has acquired 5 Alarm Fire & Safety Equipment, LLC, a leading personal safety and firefighting equipment dealer serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • MacQueen Equipment, LLC, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, through its MacQueen Emergency division, has acquired 5 Alarm Fire & Safety Equipment, LLC, a leading personal safety and firefighting equipment dealer serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
  • Our core values of honesty and integrity made 5 Alarm a powerhouse in fire service, said 5 Alarm President Gerry Fleisher.
  • 5 Alarm is a customer-service trailblazer in the rescue equipment market, and we are eager to preserve their legacy, said Gage.
  • MacQueen offers a mix of municipal, fire and safe dig equipment including street sweepers, sewer cleaners, refuse trucks, snow removal equipment, fire trucks, and vacuum excavators.

Fire Sprinklers and A Closed Door Save Children From Fire

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Active fire protection, Firefighting, Occupational safety and health, Safety, Fire suppression, Firefighter, Fire sprinkler, Fire, Smoke detector

Without fire sprinklers this would have been a tragedy that firefighters faced instead of a save.

Key Points: 
  • Without fire sprinklers this would have been a tragedy that firefighters faced instead of a save.
  • This was a great example of the combination of smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, firefighters and the closing of a door.
  • This save validatesthatsynthetic furnishingslike this sofacancreateasignificant amountof smoke, even when fire sprinklers are presentand controlling the fire, addedStephen Kerber, vice president, research and director, FSRI.
  • Lakeland Fire Department provided a great narrative ofthelife-saving impact that fire sprinklers coupled with a closed door can make!

Global Fire Fighting Chemicals Industry (2020 to 2027) - Key Market Trends and Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Firefighting, Fire, Aerial firefighting, Fire protection, Fire retardant, Wildfire suppression, Fire extinguisher, Compound annual growth rate, Retardant

The "Fire Fighting Chemicals - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Fire Fighting Chemicals - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 4.4% CAGR and reach US$1 Billion by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $637.8 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.3% CAGR
    The Fire Fighting Chemicals market in the U.S. is estimated at US$637.8 Million in the year 2020.
  • In the global Fire Retardant Bulkhead segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.7% CAGR estimated for this segment.

 New Kidde Survey Shows Majority of Americans May Be Unprepared to Grill Safely This Summer

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Barbecue, Firefighting, Cooking, Academic disciplines, Active fire protection, Fire extinguisher, Fire suppression, Safety equipment, Kidde, Barbecue grill, Sampling, Grilling

The survey also found that while most grill owners (90%) own a fire extinguisher, only 59% keep one within reach while grilling.

Key Points: 
  • The survey also found that while most grill owners (90%) own a fire extinguisher, only 59% keep one within reach while grilling.
  • As a committed advocate of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety education, Kidde is providing life-saving tips to help homeowners safely celebrate the summer season.
  • Fire Extinguisher Safety: Grill owners should always keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher within easy reach (but don't place it directly against your grill).
  • This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.