The boot of the latest generation With over 60 years experience in the footwear industry, HAIX continues to set standards with their latest creation, the Fire Eagle – dubbed the boot of the latest generation. The Fire Eagle boot has been developed for top rescuers as it withstands the most gruelling conditions. It is a sleek and sporty functional boot, lightweight and flexible and equipped with all relevant safety features. This boot has seen recognition worldwide, with the Bavarian fire service among the first to test the boot and be delighted with the product as it “felt like a comfortable sports shoe.” The most distinguishing feature of this boot is the two- colour toe-cap featuring signal yellow contour ripples. The two-colour design continues along the sole and aims at just one thing- maximum safety for firefighters during rescue work. The anti-slip sole with lamella grip technology is also yellow, acting like a "light in the dark" when rescuers need to crawl one behind the other in the dark enter¬ing confined spaces. Ultimately this means they never lose track of their colleague in front of them. The visual signal function of work clothing and footwear has become an important safety feature, and whilst many would assume it is simply a design element, it could make all the difference in a real emergency. Andreas Himmelreich, a shoe developer at HAIX for the firefighter range explained what they wanted to create with the Fire Eagle product “We wanted the entire typical safety features one would expect in a HAIX boot combined with less weight, more flexibility, greater comfort and a more impressive product overall something we are delighted to have achieved.” As a result of Andreas Himmelreich’s vision of combining flexibility, minimum weight and protection features, the sole, toe cap and all other features of the boot have been adapted accordingly. The sole is exceptionally durable featuring fins combined with special grip elements and anti slip properties on wet ground and ice, mainly due to the two-compartment profile design. The slight inclines in the toe and the heel area ensure smooth rolling over, while the movement sections are individually padded. These features provide the excellent comfort that is typically associated with sports shoes. The Fire Eagle weighs less then 1000 grams, and is the little brother of the Fire Hero 2 product. The Crosstech membrane technology from Gore® is breathable while keeping feet dry and protecting wearers against blood and other body fluids. As with other HAIX boots the toe cap is ultra light yet extremely strong, made from a composite material. Thanks to the optimised two-zone lacing system, it takes less than ten seconds to put on and lace up the boot, perfect for the emergency situation firefighters will be in when they have to wear the boot. For the design of the new lightweight Fire Eagle, it is clear to see that HAIX technicians have once more applied their unrivalled expertise in footwear safety acquired over many years. For more information please visit http://www.haix.co.uk/

A new high-performance fire safety system for Estée Lauder Estée Lauder is benefiting from fewer false alarms and streamlined maintenance at its Greek headquarters with a new high-performance fire safety system provided by Hochiki Europe. The cosmetics firm’s base in the heart of Athens, Greece, is large and subject to heavy traffic, with more than 150 employees spread across five floors. As such, having a high-quality life safety system is crucial to protect the health and wellbeing of employees. In such a busy building, the ageing fire detection system was growing costly and difficult to maintain. Moreover, the technology was becoming increasingly prone to false alarms, causing significant disruption to those in the office, and preventing workers doing their jobs. “The sheer number of false alarms was not just having a significant negative impact on the success of the company’s Greek operations, it was contributing to alarm fatigue among its workers,” explained Spiros Theodorou, sales manager at the firm leading the installation, IFSAS Fire and Security. “Their response times to alerts were deteriorating as they assumed they were not serious, which could have had disastrous consequences for their safety in the event of a genuine emergency.” With the challenges of false alarms in mind, Estée Lauder called for a reliable solution capable of safeguarding its employees with minimal maintenance requirements or disruption. In addition, due to the high-profile nature of its offices, the company wanted products that would not impact on the aesthetics of the building interior. IFSAS Fire and Security was certain that Hochiki Europe had the right life safety solutions for the job, so recommended a number of its solutions for use throughout the building. ALN-EN analogue optical smoke sensors from Hochiki Europe were installed throughout the building. Incorporating innovative High Performance Chamber technology, the solution optimises detection sensitivity for fires in their earliest stages, extending evacuation windows for workers in an emergency, while eliminating the issue of false alarms. The manufacturer’s ATJ-EN analogue heat detectors were also fitted in the kitchen area and medium voltage electric boards. The solution incorporates both variable temperature and rate-of-rise heat elements to increase sensitivity to both slow and rapidly developing fires, further improving worker safety. In addition, Hochiki Europe’s YBO-R/SCI Short Circuit Isolator Bases were integrated into the fire safety network to protect the alarm systems from short circuits. CHQ-WSB Wall Sounder Beacons with YBO-R/3 (RED) Mounting Bases were included to alert occupants as quickly as possible to a fire incident, as well as HCP-E (SCI) Addressable Call Points to enable individuals to raise alarms manually. The technologies chosen are small and unobtrusive, minimising their impact on the visual appearance of the office interior, and can be monitored and set up from a central control panel, streamlining operating and maintenance procedures for Estée Lauder’s facilities managers. Moreover, they feature Hochiki Europe’s cutting-edge open Enhanced System Protocol (ESP), making them compatible with standard components from other suppliers, and cutting the cost of aftercare. It also significantly reduced the duration and complexity of the installation project for installers, CORE Contractors, by simplifying the supply chain for parts. George Lolis, project engineer at CORE Contractors, said: “The compatibility of Hochiki Europe’s systems with other products meant that we didn’t have to wait for any specialist components to become available before installing, enabling us to carry out the project without any delay or disruption. “This significantly reduced the duration of the project, allowing us to deliver well within the tight deadline specified by Estée Lauder.” Daniel Bon, regional sales manager at Hochiki Europe, added: “With so many workers using the building every day, not to mention visitors, Estée Lauder needed a life safety system that was reliable to keep any impact on its operations to a minimum and to protect its employees. “The solutions selected for the project delivered this reliability for the company, lowering aftercare needs and virtually eliminating false alarms. This has helped to save the facilities management team considerable time and money, while ensuring Estée Lauder’s team remain safe and well as they go about their working day.” For more information about the solutions specified for the project, please visit the Hochiki Europe website: www.hochikieurope.com.

The company’s latest tactical rescue helmet One of the leading manufacturers in safety technology, Dräger, is introducing a new helmet for all occasions – the HPS 3500 – to its portfolio of headwear for fire fighters. The company will showcase its latest tactical rescue helmet for the first time in the UK, at this year’s Emergency Services Show. Visitors to stand stand R37 at the NEC in Birmingham can look forward to first-hand demonstrations of the innovative and comfortable helmet. It has been designed as a multifunctional and universal helmet for mission teams in a variety of different scenarios, including search and rescue, forest and wildfires, traffic accidents, flooding, rescues from height and providing technical assistance. The HPS 3500’s internal 4-point harness and padding give great comfort for wearers, while the adjusting wheel is easy to use wearing gloves, and is easily adapted to individual head sizes without the need to remove it. The helmet also benefits from a robust shell, made from high quality thermoplastic, which protects the head reliably, whilst remaining lightweight. Martyn Lamb, Fire Service Marketing Manager at Dräger, said: “It’s great to be announcing the latest introduction to our helmet portfolio – the HPS 3500. It’s diversity is key and it can be used in the many different situations firefighters find themselves in – keeping them safe throughout. “At Dräger, we’ve been working closely with our fire and rescue partners for many years, and our emphasis is on developing new technologies and solutions that meet the needs of the modern service. We pride ourselves on the fact that we listen to what firefighters on the ground are looking for and we’re delighted to be able to offer a helmet which ticks all the boxes when it comes to comfort and safety. “We hope to welcome many people to our stand at this year’s ESS, to try out the HPS 3500 and our many other products and solutions, for themselves.” Dräger will also be launching new FPS-COM 5000 and 7000 at the show, these products represent the next level of fire ground communications between wearers including features such as Teamtalk, which enables firefighters to communicate with each other, hands free, by using a voice activated full duplex communications system. Combined with direct Bluetooth wireless connectivity to fireground radios and automatic relaying of inbound radio communications, this means that everyone gets the message – first hand, loud and clear. Visit Dräger at this year’s Emergency Services Show – Stand number R37 / 23 – 24 September. To find out more about Dräger in the UK visit www.draeger.com

Collaborative working tops agenda at ESS Co-responding, community response and the expansion of blue light services into preventative and social care will be hot topics at this year’s Emergency Services Show. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 23 and 24 September, the free-to-attend event features seminars in which senior figures from the fire, police and ambulance services share their experiences of co-responding to incidents. The show will also see the launch of a purpose-built “fire-ambulance” and showcase other innovations such as drones and body-worn video that play a key role in improving the efficiency of multi-agency response. Currently being trialled by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service ahead of its launch at The Emergency Services Show, the Terberg Emergency Life-saving Support Tactical Ancillary Rescue multi-service vehicle (Telstar) is uniquely designed to provide both fire service and first co-response ambulance support, and meet the eight-minute target response time. Among the many examples of collaborative working delegates will hear about are: The multi agency response to the Alton Towers incident presented by key personnel from Staffordshire Fire & Rescue and to the Bosley Woodmill fire presented by Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service; A joint ambulance conveyance project between Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) which sees the fire and rescue service providing a primary response to life threatening medical emergencies within their own community prior to the arrival of an EMAS paramedic; Recent research undertaken by the New Local Government Network detailing a radical change of role for the Fire and Rescue Service – bringing them into the delivery of health and social care. The research also examines the future of blue light services co-responding; A Community Risk Intervention Team pilot being led by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service working in partnership with North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Police and local authorities to help prevent falls in the home, support those with mental health issues and reduce crime; The role of today’s Police Crime Commissioners in helping all emergency services and partner agencies to collaborate to improve services and increase efficiency against a backdrop of increased devolution and localism; The H3 shared services model between Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service (HFRS) and the estates partnership HFRS have developed with Hampshire Constabulary and South Central Ambulance Service; A joint training initiative between the College of Policing, Emergency Planning College, Fire Services College and National Ambulance Resilience Unit which supports emergency responder interoperability; Focus on Drones including: UAV Training – A Resilient Approach by the Sky-Futures Training Academy; Health and emergency services working together: How NHS England and the Chief Fire Officers Association have been working together to support the use of fire resources as a health asset. Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP) and the Emergency Services Collaboration Working Group (ESCWG) who have played a key role in putting together the seminar sessions on collaboration/interoperability will both present updates on their initiatives. “Building on the joint statement of commitment to collaboration made in February 2014 by the Chief Fire Officers Association, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Emergency Services Collaboration Working Group (ESCWG) has been working to provide an evidence base of best practice. The work has included the commissioning of academic research to identify the enablers, barriers and opportunities for greater collaboration between the emergency services, and to act as a champion for innovative collaboration projects,” says Jonathan Smith, CFOA Operations Directorate Policy Support Officer. “The Emergency Services Show will not only provide an opportunity to highlight the work of the group so far, but also to take a forward look at what may lie ahead for the emergency services as collaboration develops at an ever increasing pace.” “The Emergency Services Show has long been a champion of collaboration and we are delighted to be showcasing so many examples of innovative best practice,” says event director David Brown. “At a time when the emergency services are undergoing an extraordinary transformation, this will be a truly thought-provoking event, rich in opportunities for all our visitors to network, share experiences and learn.” The NEC is next to Birmingham International station and directly accessible by motorway. Visitor entry and parking at the Emergency Services Show are free. To register visit www.emergencyuk.com  

Designed and built by MetalCraft Marine MetalCraft Marine Incorporated would like to congratulate Savannah Fire & Emergency Services on the receipt of their new Firestorm 50. The newest member of Savannah’s marine fleet is to be christened September 15, 2015. Savannah Fire & Emergency Services (SFES) is steeped in history that dates back to 1759, this was the date of the city’s first organized fire company. Today Savannah Fire is a progressive, future-focused organization comprised of more than 300 professional, fully-trained, career firefighters. Designed and built by MetalCraft Marine, this custom aluminum fire/rescue vessel measures 50 feet 5 inches long and has a Beam of 16ft. It is a diesel-water-jet propelled boat with Twin Cummins QSM 11 engines producing 705hp each, along with, twin 364 jets from Hamilton Jet. Combined with MetalCraft’s unique hull form, this gives the vessel a top speed of 37 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 31 knots. The vessel was designed with considerable input from SFES’s expert fire-fighting personnel. This FS50 can produce 7300 gallons per minute at 150psi pumping pressure, from twin Hale pumps. The vessel is well equipped to fight both ship-board and on-shore fires, conduct search and rescue missions, supply large amounts of water to shore based assets, and operate as a mobile command center. The speed, combined with its full size patient birth area and water level recovery deck, make the Firestorm 50 ideal for EMS response and dive operations in addition to fire-fighting. “The group from Savannah was great to work with. They knew exactly what they wanted to a high level of detail. They have also gone the extra mile and put more time and effort into training than most of our customers. I expect that this will help them run an effective, efficient program for the long term.” Eric Connell, Project Manager “MetalCraft Marine was the right company for the job; their expertise and professionalism made the difference. The new boat performs better than what we could have ever anticipated and we are very pleased with its performance” Chief Vickers, Savannah Fire & Emergency Services With boat building facilities in the United States and Canada, MetalCraft Marine specializes in designing and building high-performance custom aluminum workboats to meet customers’ unique mission requirements. Having built over 600 boats that have been deployed around the world, MCM takes great pride in making sure that every customer has the ideal boat for their application, and one that will last them for many years of service.

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