Firefighting

NFSA PenJerDel Chapter Reports on Sprinkler Save During Campus Fire Safety Month

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Firefighting, Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Safety, Fire, Piping, Fire protection, Fire sprinkler, Sprinkler, Fire safety, National Fire Protection Association, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board

The fire sprinkler system in the dorm reacted to the heat and was able to prevent the fire from spreading.

Key Points: 
  • The fire sprinkler system in the dorm reacted to the heat and was able to prevent the fire from spreading.
  • It just so happens that this hoverboard fire occurred during Campus Fire Safety Month, which is an initiative backed by the National Fire Protection Association, the National Fire Sprinkler Association, and numerous other organizations dedicated to life safety.
  • The National Fire Sprinkler Association PenJerDel Chapter and the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board are proud to report on this sprinkler save that occurred during Campus Fire Safety Month and would like to thank the Glassboro Fire Department and Rowan Emergency Services, not only for their quick response, but for their favorable reporting of fire sprinklers as well.
  • The NJFSAB and NFSA are your free resource for anything fire safety related, so do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding fire safety.

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market Research Report by Fit, by Aircraft Type , by Platform, by Zone, by Product, by Application, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Safety, Public safety, Active fire protection, Fire extinguisher, Safety equipment, Fire protection, Aircraft, Infrared imaging, Graviner, Common Infrared Countermeasures program

Based on Aircraft Type , the Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market studied across Civil Aircraft and Military Aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Based on Aircraft Type , the Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market studied across Civil Aircraft and Military Aircraft.
  • Based on Platform, the Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market studied across Fixed-wing Aircraft and Rotary-wing Aircraft.
  • Based on Product, the Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market studied across Alarm & warning systems, Fire Detection Systems, Fire Extinguishing Systems, and Fire suppression systems.
  • Based on End User, the Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market studied across Civil & Commercial and Military & Defense.

California Water Service Announces $148,500 to 2020 Firefighter Grant Program Recipients

Geography of California, Occupational safety and health, California, Firefighting, California Water Service, Firefighter, Fire department, University of California, Berkeley, San Jose, California

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water) today announced the recipients of its second annual Firefighter Grant Program, to support the needs of fire departments in the utilitys service areas.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water) today announced the recipients of its second annual Firefighter Grant Program, to support the needs of fire departments in the utilitys service areas.
  • As a result, Cal Water awarded a total of $148,500, again exceeding its original $60,000 estimate in grant funds.
  • We are pleased that so many fire departments in our service areas participated in our Firefighter Grant Program and look forward to expanding the program in the coming years.
  • California Water Service serves approximately 2 million people through 489,600 customer connections in California.

Planet TV Studios Presents Episode on Elide Fire USA on New Frontiers in Fire Safety

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Firefighting, Safety, Fire suppression, Public safety, Active fire protection, Fire protection, Fire, Fire extinguisher, Safety equipment, Fire safety

Elide Fire USA'sMission is to bring Innovative Elide Fire Technology to the front-line of fire fighting in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Elide Fire USA'sMission is to bring Innovative Elide Fire Technology to the front-line of fire fighting in North America.
  • Specifically, The Elide Fire Extinguishing Ball, a Revolutionary new product that will bring an additional line of defense to fire prevention and suppression solutions.
  • New Frontiers in Fire Safetyis a compelling TV series that explores cutting-edgecompanies that are innovating our world's fire safety field.New Frontiers is an educational series in short documentary form to be featured on TV and on-demand TV.
  • Elide Fire Extinguishing Ball: Elide Fire USA manufacturers a revolutionary self-activating device designed to extinguish fire, providing a much needed additional line of defense for fighting fires.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Accessory for Extinguishing Campfires (HTM-9414)

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Articles, Firefighting, Prevention, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Survival Skills, Safety equipment, Fire prevention, Campfire, Fire extinguisher, Ember, Wildfire

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved accessory for extinguishing campfires to help prevent forest fires," said an inventor, from Flora Vista, N.M., "so I invented the TORIAN FOREST FIRE PREVENTION BLANKET."

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved accessory for extinguishing campfires to help prevent forest fires," said an inventor, from Flora Vista, N.M., "so I invented the TORIAN FOREST FIRE PREVENTION BLANKET."
  • The invention provides a quick and effective way to extinguish a campfire.
  • In doing so, it offers an alternative to using water or covering the embers with dirt.
  • As a result, it enhances safety and it could help to reduce the risk of forest or woodland fires and related damage.

Analysis on Impact of COVID-19- Global Fire Detection and Suppression Systems Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with AFEX Fire Suppression Systems and API Group | Technavio

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Construction & Property, Building Systems, Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Fire suppression system

The global fire detection and suppression systems market size is expected to grow by USD 5.91 billion as per Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • The global fire detection and suppression systems market size is expected to grow by USD 5.91 billion as per Technavio.
  • In addition, the emergence of eco-friendly products is anticipated to boost the growth of the fire detection and suppression systems market.
  • As per regulations, buildings must be equipped with proper emergency handling systems, the most important being the fire detection and suppression systems.
  • The company offers liquid agent, dry chemical, and dual agent-based pre-engineered manual and automated fire suppression systems.

Cure Alzheimer's Fund Receives $9,000 Raised by Quincy Fire Fighters

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Cure Alzheimer's Fund, International Association of Fire Fighters, Psychiatry, IAFF, Alzheimer's disease, Neuroscience, Firefighting

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cure Alzheimer's Fund has been presented with $9000 by Lt. Ralph Blight representing the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 792 in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cure Alzheimer's Fund has been presented with $9000 by Lt. Ralph Blight representing the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 792 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
  • This was the fifth year that IAFF Local 792 held a fundraiser at Olindy's bowling in Quincy, with all proceeds benefiting Cure Alzheimer's Fund.
  • As firefighters, we are used to taking action, and began our fundraising efforts for Cure Alzheimer's Fund," said Lt. Blight.
  • Cure Alzheimer's Fund is a non-profit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow, or reverse Alzheimer's disease.

CFC To Host Conference Call on Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Ozone depletion, Chemical compounds, Chlorofluorocarbon, DuPont, Firefighting, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, Chemistry, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Industrial gases

DULLES, Va., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • DULLES, Va., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • CFC CEO Sheldon C. Petersen will provide a business update and CFC Senior Vice President and CFO J. Andrew Don will review CFCsfiscal year 2020 financial results.
  • There are two ways to access the event:
    Visit CFCs investor Webcasts & Presentations page to join the webcast.
  • CFCs Form 10-K for the period ended May 31, 2020, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

National Fire Sprinkler Association Applauds Inclusion of Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Grants in 2021 Transportation- HUD Appropriations Bill

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Saturday, August 1, 2020
Firefighting, Active fire protection, Fire suppression, Safety, Safety equipment, Fire, Fire sprinkler system, Piping, Plumbing, Fire sprinkler, Sprinkler, Public housing

Although fire sprinklers are now required in many newly constructed public housing units, there are thousands that were constructed before this requirement.

Key Points: 
  • Although fire sprinklers are now required in many newly constructed public housing units, there are thousands that were constructed before this requirement.
  • For example: prior to 1992, New York City did not mandate fire sprinkler systems in high rise public housing units.
  • Not having fire sprinklers endangers not only the residents in public housing, but also the first responders who are called to respond to public housing fires.
  • We have experienced too many tragedies that underscore the need for fire sprinklers in HUD housing.

EHang Launches Intelligent Aerial Firefighting Solution

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Aviation, Ehang, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Aerial firefighting, Firefighting

GUANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced the launch of the worlds first large-payload intelligent aerial firefighting solution.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced the launch of the worlds first large-payload intelligent aerial firefighting solution.
  • Based on its flagship product, this new firefighting version of EHang 216, EHang 216F is specially designed for high-rise firefighting.
  • EHangs Founder, Chairman and CEO, Huazhi Hu said, We are pleased to introduce the EHang 216F AAV aerial firefighting solution, which solves difficult challenges in high-rise firefighting.
  • The intelligent aerial firefighting solution by EHang provides a better alternative for dealing with high-rise building fires.