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Colossal fire emerges in west London car workshop

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Colossal fire emerges in west London car workshop A gigantic fire managed to break out at a car workshop on a west London industrial estate on the 3rd February. 10 fire engines and 72 firefighters were despatched in order to tackle to the blaze, which was located in Trout Road, West Drayton, according to the London Fire Brigade. Shaun Coltress, from the service, said: “The fire has been contained to the unit of origin but firefighters are likely to remain for some time.” There have been no reports of casualties, but the actual cause for the fire remains unknown.

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ESO names Matt Walker Chief Operating Officer

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ESO names Matt Walker Chief Operating Officer ESO Solutions, Inc., the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments and hospitals, today announced the addition of Matt Walker as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Walker will focus on the success of ESO’s customers, attracting and retaining talent, acquisition integration as well as building out the processes and tools necessary to scale the business as it experiences rapid growth. “Matt brings a level of insight, business acumen and leadership expertise that will be invaluable to ESO as we realize our ambitions and deliver on our mission and vision for the industry,” said Chris Dillie, President and CEO of ESO. “Matt has a unique blend of operations and general management experience that makes him eminently qualified to help us capitalize on the tremendous growth opportunities ahead of us. I am confident in Matt’s ability to help us remain the market and innovation leader, scale our business and ensure our customers are successful.” Walker brings more than 25 years of experience helping businesses support their customers, scale their operations and deliver on their commitments. His accomplishments include improving business processes, leading and developing teams as well as the implementation of technology to enhance customer success. Most recently, he was the President, West Region, for Sharecare Health Data Services, a provider of secure electronic exchange, delivery and integration of Protected Health Information (PHI) to thousands of Healthcare Providers across the United States. Prior to Sharecare, Walker was the President, NIGP and Vendor Services, for Periscope Holdings. Walker holds an MBA in finance, marketing and health services management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University. “ESO has built an incredible portfolio of products that solves real-world problems for EMS agencies, fire departments and hospitals. We have the opportunity to partner with customers to greatly improve the health and safety of communities across the country,” added Walker. “I’m honored to join this team and looking forward to what we can accomplish with the ESO team, our customers and partners, and the communities we serve.”

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Dunedin, New Zealand suburb evacuated overnight following spread of rampant fire

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Dunedin, New Zealand suburb evacuated overnight following spread of rampant fire Over 100 homes had to be evacuated in Dunedin, New Zealand, after a massive fire caused widespread destruction, ripping through buildings and a timber yard with 2000 tonnes of dry logs. Late on the 31st of January, the Fire and Emergency services claimed that the fire was contained on three sides, however, a unconfined flank was mainly vegetation and hard to access. Phil Marsh, the incident controller, said that fire crews were working hard to put out spot fires that were being caused by embers being blown into properties. Explaining why people were evacuated, Marsh said that the embers – fused with dry conditions – meant that there was a substantial risk to people’s homes. “The only way to keep people safe was to pull people from out of the area,” Marsh said. “We’ve been putting warnings out, most of last week and this week, about the spike in temperatures… It’s out of the ordinary, these are extreme fire conditions.” Explosions that were reported by witnesses were confirmed to be drums of tar, while Marsh claimed that – thus far – no houses have been burnt. “It’s been about 20 to 25 hectares of vegetation including trees that’s been on fire and because of the industrial buildings and the woodpiles that have been nearby it’s caused spotting of fires in amongst residential areas,” he explained. “So we’ve had to evacuate approximately 100 houses in the residential area.”

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Booths supermarket warehouse in Chorley, UK gutted by fire

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Booths supermarket warehouse in Chorley, UK gutted by fire A Booths supermarket warehouse has been completely gutted after a fire spread from the first floor to the roof of the building. Around 50 firefighters tackled the blaze, which was located at Brindle Mill in Bournes Row, which is near Chorley in Lancashire, with the fire breaking out at 10:00 on the 31st January. Every staff member was successfully evacuated from the industrial estate site, which operates as a maintenance centre for equipment that is used by the supermarket chain. No-one was injured in the fire, while residents and businesses close by were advised to close their windows. A spokeswoman for Booths said: “Brindle Mill is the works department of Booths and service and supply to Booths stores are unaffected by this incident.”

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Tragic welfare home fire in Sapporo, Japan kills 11

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Tragic welfare home fire in Sapporo, Japan kills 11 After a fire ripped through a Japanese residential facility – put in place for people in financial difficulty – on the 31st January, 11 people have lost their lives. TV footage from the country’s public broadcaster, NHK, showed the house completely taken over by flames, and of the 16 people that were living at the home, just five were successfully rescued by firefighters battling the fire. The three-storey building, which is located in the northern city of Sapporo, was the home for mostly elderly residents. NHK reported that the home is run by an organisation who provide affordable accommodation for people, while also helping people on welfare find work. Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the cause of the blaze, which evoked memories of a fire in 2010, when a fire killed seven people at a Sapporo nursing home for the elderly.

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New multifunctional Outliner perimeter bar launched by Code 3

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New multifunctional Outliner perimeter bar launched by Code 3 Code 3®, Inc., a leading manufacturer and developer of light and sound emergency products, today announced the launch of the new multifunctional Outliner™ perimeter bar. Combining power and a sleek design, Code 3’s unique Outliner perimeter bar is designed to conform to any flat, exterior surface including running boards, push pumpers, or tailgates. The Outliner is a multifunctional tool that increases the overall visibility of any marked or unmarked emergency vehicle with its capabilities to be steady burned or used as a warning light. The Outliner is waterproof IP67 rated and features a high-grade powder coated aluminium housing and sealed light heads that prevent corrosion and water ingression. “We’re excited about the release of the Outliner,” said Bryan Lohbeck, product manager, Code 3. “The Outliner is IP67 rated making it a reliable and resilient light for mounting on virtually any emergency vehicle regardless of the environment it may face.” The Outliner has 10 flash patterns including the ability to dim and steady burn, providing customization for the vehicle. The Outliner is 0.625 inches in height and 2.1 inches in depth. Models are available in four lengths; 24, 36, 60, and 72 inches. Solid and split combinations are available in blue, red, amber, or white. All models are 12VDC and feature a 55-inch connector cable. The Outliner is SAE J575 and IP67 rated. Each model comes with a 5-year warranty.

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‘Not enough fire’ to try and take down tragic Lang’ata fire in Kenya

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‘Not enough fire’ to try and take down tragic Lang’ata fire in Kenya Survivors of the deadly blaze which ripped through a Kenyan slum, which left four people dead, have spoken out about their battle to save their homes, and described it as “like fighting in hell.” Residents resorted to using sewage water in an attempt to put out the fires that engulfed the houses in the Lang’ata region of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Nixon Korir, the MP for the area, said that when fire engines turned up to tackle the fire, they didn’t have enough water. The fire was eventually extinguished on the 29th of January at 06:00, and pictures that have emerged on social media have shown how people did their utmost to put the fire out with literally anything they could find. Police have launched a formal investigation into the fire, which began at 20:00 on the 28th January, and raged on for 10 hours. It is also feared that a number of bodies may be found when the recovery and clear-up operations begin on the wreckage of the homes. The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto, has claimed that the government will spend $490,000 (£347,000) in order to help the victims. However, it remains unclear whether the offer will be enough to calm residents – and the widespread public – over the perceived failings of the fire service, who have come under intense criticism from a large number of people, while people have questioned where the government’s priorities lie.

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London Fire Brigade remembers Lambeth blaze 100 years on

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London Fire Brigade remembers Lambeth blaze 100 years on A memorial event was held by the London Fire Brigade on the 30th January in order to mark the 100-year anniversary of their largest peacetime loss of life. Back in 1918, seven firefighters tragically died in a fire at a cattle food manufacturers, which was on the Albert Embankment in Lambeth, south London, while several others were also left injured. The event itself took place at the site of the blaze, which subsequently went on to become the brigade’s headquarters for a prolonged period of time, being active from 1937 to 2008. Sub-officers Walter Hall and William Cornford perished in the fire, along with John Coote Johnson, James Fay, Arthur Page, William Nash and Edmund Fairbrother, all of whom were firefighters. Just a week before the fire, Mr Fay had returned from active duty in World War One. The actual cause of the fire was never found out, however, London Fire Brigade believe that the most likely cause for the blaze was rats chewing through electrical cables. As such, the sparks would have then ignited the oil, spices and linseed cake that was stored in the warehouse. The brigade added that heavy smoke and heavy fog “forced the men to wear helmets, which reduced their visibility and meant they could not see as an outer wall collapsed on top of them”. London Fire Brigade’s director of operations, Tom George, said the seven men “represent a long line of brave and remarkable firefighters who to this day continue to put themselves in the line of danger to protect others”.

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TRIGEN Automotive rolls out the hooklift foam tender

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TRIGEN Automotive rolls out the hooklift foam tender TRIGEN Automotive, a division of HOPE Technik specialising in the manufacture of special function vehicles, including four generations of the iconic Singapore Red Rhino Light Fire Attack Vehicle, has recently rolled out one of its largest firefighting vehicles to date – the Hooklift Foam Tender. Specially developed for Singapore Changi Airport, the Hooklift Foam Tender is a crucial firefighting support vehicle designed to work in tandem with other firefighting vehicles in airport emergency operations. It carries a large hooklift pod containing firefighting foam concentrate and uses an engine driven fire pump to put out large fires effectively. The Hooklift Foam Tender measures 9.2 metres long, 2.8 metres wide and 3.75 metres tall. Despite its size, the firefighting vehicle is able to manoeuvre in narrow spaces, such as airport service roads, within the apron, on the tarmac as well as the service roads of an aircraft fuel farm. Its single stage, centrifugal fire pump is driven by a diesel engine and flows 6,000 litres per minute of water at 10 bar, enabling the large flow monitor located at the rear of the vehicle to achieve a range of 80 metres. The monitor is electronically controlled with a mechanical hand wheel override and is coupled to an aspirating foam branch pipe that produces a consistent foam product during firefighting operations. The stainless steel foam tank holds up to 8,000 litres of foam and the foam pod module can be set down independently from the vehicle. When the foam pod is near empty, the Hooklift Tender returns with another filled foam pod picked up from a nearby station to continue the fire fight. Alternatively, the entire foam pod module that is set down on the ground can serve as a distribution point for foam concentrate to other vehicles. “The Hooklift Foam Tender was developed to handle fuel-related fire incidents in the fastest manner possible,” said George Thu Rein Tun, mechanical engineer of the Hooklift Foam Tender. “With smart packaging, TRIGEN Automotive is honoured to have been able to provide a highly flexible and efficient home-grown firefighting solution for Changi Airport.” TRIGEN Automotive cordially invites exhibitors and trade visitors of Singapore Airshow 2018 who are keen to learn more about the Hooklift Foam Tender’s capabilities to schedule a meeting with our sales team at booth A11 from 6 to 9 February 2018. A private vehicle viewing session will also be held on 9 February for interested parties who have confirmed a meeting with TRIGEN Automotive. Details for meeting arrangements are as follows: Meeting with TRIGEN Automotive Date : 6 to 9 February 2018 (Tuesday to Friday) Time : 6 February – 12pm to 4pm 7 and 8 February – 10am to 4pm 9 February – 10am to 2pm Venue : Singapore Airshow 2018 Changi Exhibition Centre 9 Aviation Park Road, Singapore 498760 Booth : A11, Singapore Pavilion (HOPE Technik)

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US Fire Pump hires Bob Gliem as Technical Sales Director

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US Fire Pump hires Bob Gliem as Technical Sales Director US Fire Pump is proud to announce and welcome Bob Gliem as the Company’s Technical Sales Director. Bob joins the team from Ferrara Fire Apparatus and brings with him 29 years in the fire service, both municipal and industrial. He has extensive training and knowledge of Industrial Fire Fighting and Advanced Foam Fire Fighting, Bob has served as a foam firefighting Subject Matter Expert and Instructor for various agencies around the world. His world travel consists of both domestic and international to train firefighters and management on the use of their fixed and mobile foam firefighting systems and fire apparatus. Bob previously served as Assistant Fire Chief for one of North America’s largest refineries with extensive training in Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response as well as Flammable Liquids Firefighting. Bob is a certified IFSAC Instructor II/III and holds numerous other national certifications. He has an advanced level of training in the Incident Command System and has served as On Scene Incident Command during emergent situations in many industrial and municipal settings. Bob is also a Subject Matter Expert of mobile fire apparatus and conducts training and case studies for large water flow delivery and bulk storage emergencies. Bob continues to build his knowledge in the Emergency Response and Risk Management fields and thoroughly enjoys passing his knowledge on to others. “I’m very excited to start this next chapter,” Gliem said, “and want to continue building our product brand and build our relationships around the globe!” For more information on US Fire Pump, visit www.usfirepump.com.

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