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Dräger – Health concerns for firefighters

firecastmedia November 1, 2022

As you’ll have seen hosted on the UK Fire website, Dräger has conducted a survey into the health concerns of serving Firefighters. This is a follow up to Dräger’s 2020 ‘Health for the Firefighter’ survey and seeks to find out if perceptions have changed; specifically with regard to their potential exposure to carcinogens, contaminants and viruses such as Covid-19. It also investigates which technologies are seen to be the most important in supporting firefighter health. Ultimately, the purpose of the research is to inform on how industry can further support Fire Services and their personnel; and help drive the cultural […]

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Connecting communities and creating resilience at AFAC22

firecastmedia July 7, 2022

Returning to the Adelaide Convention Centre for the first time since 2015, AFAC22 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition will be held from the 23 – 26 August and will the explore theme ‘Connecting communities. Creating resilience.’ The program will feature examples of solutions to emerging risks, impacts and recovery from practitioners and leaders across the fire and emergency sector. AFAC22 will explore how an inclusive approach across emergency management agencies is integral to reducing risk and fostering resilience now and into the future. AFAC22 is the first time the event will be hosted in person since 2019 and presents […]

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Product Development

Waking Watch vs Wireless Fire Detection: Discussing the next generation of life safety

firecastmedia July 5, 2022

Waking Watches were introduced by the National Fire Chiefs Council as a temporary measure to keep residents who lived in buildings with dangerous cladding, safe. A Waking Watch scheme involves trained fire wardens being present on site 24/7 to monitor the building’s interior and exterior, raise an alarm in the event of a fire and assist in the safe evacuation of residents during any incident. But five years after the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, hundreds of buildings across the UK still have 24-hour safety patrols in place, costing building owners tens of thousands of pounds every month. In most […]

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Personal Protective Equipment

Particulate protection and what makes Nomex® Nano Flex the better choice.

firecastmedia May 30, 2022

Nomex® and Kevlar® have been a leading choice in global fire service for over 50 years, and we are committed to making the next 50 even better with solutions like Nomex® Nano Flex for hoods, and Nomex(R) Nano for thermal liners. Both Nomex® Nano Flex and Nomex® Nano provide lightweight comfort while enhancing the garment’s overall agility, moisture management and particulate protection – which help to address some of the leading challenges firefighters face today, like heat stress. Nomex® Nano and Nomex® Nano flex solutions are key ingredients of the DuPont™ Nomex® Xtreme Performance product category. Nomex® Xtreme Performance solutions […]

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Personal Protective Equipment

Nomex® Xtreme Performance: Meeting the needs of our fire fighters

firecastmedia April 14, 2022

Jeff Fackler is North America Business Development Director at DuPont Personal Protection. He is on the Board of Directors at: Global Emergency Services Action (GESA) National Fallen Fire Fighters/First Responders Center of Excellence (NFFF) Since 2012, Jeff Fackler is the North America Business Development Director for the Thermal Solutions segment of DuPont Personal Protection. In his role, Jeff is responsible for managing the distribution portion of the industrial thermal apparel channel, and sales for the fire service thermal apparel channel. Jeff also serves as the Challenger Sales Process Champion for the business driving development and implementation of insights that contribute […]

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Product Innovation

The Explosion Proof Actuator from TLX Technologies

firecastmedia October 4, 2021

Our latest conversation is with Jason Busalacchi and Andrew Biehl from TLX Technologies, an engineering and manufacturing company that produces custom actuators, solenoids, and valves for the fire suppression market. Jason and Andrew discuss one of TLX’s latest products: the Explosion Proof Actuator with Supervision. While standard supervised latching solenoid actuators meet the needs of most gaseous fire suppression systems, they cannot be used in hazardous locations. Many hazardous location systems rely on a combination of electric and pneumatic actuators and require separate enclosures to prevent flame propagation. The Explosion Proof Actuator with Supervision is a simpler, more reliable solution. […]

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The Gradall FA System

firecastmedia September 21, 2021

Michael Norman, Director of International Sales and Marketing at Gradall Industries, joins the podcast to discuss the Gradall FA System. The Gradall FA System with the patented 5th Man fire head, telescoping boom and rapid deployment outriggers, effectively combines with existing truck chassis to provide fire departments with an innovative fire suppression tool. The result is a new breed of emergency response vehicle capable of state-of-the-art fire suppression excelling on sites involving new building materials and designs. With the Gradall FA apparatus, firefighters can launch a technical assault on hostile fires with optimum efficiency and improved safety. The FA […]

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Translating Successes of Wildfire Technology Applications into the Electric Utility Industry

firecastmedia March 4, 2021

Are you responsible for wildfire risk & mitigation efforts at a utility organization? Are you making operational decisions using accurate, real-time weather data? Are you using the latest in automated camera technology to have greater visibility of your assets and infrastructure throughout your areas of interest in the landscape? A critical component of wildfire mitigation is the ability to assess and forecast the wildfire risk based on weather conditions in the context of overall risk to electric grid operations. Listen to Paul Hutton interview Shawn Bethel, Director of Business Development and Wildfire Mitigation Specialist for FTS – Forest Technology Systems, […]

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TLX Podcast – LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR

firecastmedia February 15, 2021

Our latest conversation is with Patrick Schwobe, Principal Engineer of Advanced Product Development for TLX Technologies, an engineering and manufacturing company that makes custom actuators, solenoids, and valves for the fire suppression market. Patrick discusses one of their newest products, a liquid level sensor to measure the levels of extinguishing agent in system tanks. These levels need to be routinely measured to ensure the system will have the necessary agent to operate properly. Current solutions for measuring these levels include using an integrated measuring tape, measuring with an ultrasonic level indicator from outside each tank, or weighing each tank individually. […]

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Telemetry, Technology and Connectivity: How can innovation improve firefighter safety?

firecastmedia December 16, 2020

How can the evolution of new firefighting technology create better monitoring, communication and accountability for firefighters? Join us for a conversation with some of the UK’s leading experts on the application of new technologies for increased firefighter safety and efficiency. We will be discussing the vital role of telemetry and connectivity on the increasingly complex firefighter ground, and why innovation is a priority within all fields of the industry. Our host Paul Hutton is joined by Kevin Tomkins, First Responder Specialist at MSA Safety, as well as Ted O’Brien, Director of Product and Quality at the Fire Service College, and […]