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Looking to take your first steps in Self Defence, now is the perfect time with the Soteria Summer Sale! Hit the link in the comments to find out how we can help you. #SelfDefence #Safety #FemaleEmpowerment

From the historic steam fire engine to the sophisticated fire engines of today - a lot has changed. 🚒💪 In the past, fires were extinguished with leather buckets; today, ultra-modern fire engines and special equipment are available. But whether ancient or modern, one thing remains constant: the tireless efforts of courageous people who risk their lives every day to save others. 👨🚒👩🚒 At the A+A trade fair in hall 1 you can discover many of the newest solutions around the subject of fire departments and occupational fire protection. Looking back shows us how far we have come and how much the technology has evolved. 🔥🧯 #AplusA #PeopleMatter #Firefighter #FireProtection #SafetyFirst WFVD Bundesverband Betrieblicher Brandschutz - Werkfeuerwehrverband Deutschland e.V.

🌟 Day #2 of BAFSA - British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association 'Sprinkler Week'. 🌟 Today our case for sprinklers focuses on firefighters and how automatic fire sprinklers play a pivotal role in saving their time, resources and ultimately - lives. 👨🚒 #FireSafety #SprinklerFacts #BAFSA #FirePrevention #SafetyFirst

What challenges are you facing with your current casters? Let us know below and come discuss solutions with us at booth #515 at the NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo. #ProblemSolvers #PHCasters

We are open for business at the ABC National Convention Booth 1813 or the Booth with the flying Diamonds. Why do we have Diamonds?? Because if you manage your Safety Program in STEP+, you will be Diamond Level certified on Day 1. Nothing subjective! Come by and say hi! #abcmeritshopproud #smartsheet #qts #constructionsafety #constructioninnovation

Learn fire behavior in "Live FIre: Flashover--Studying Modern Fire Behavior" at #FDIC2024! 📆 Monday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 16 ⏰ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dive deep into the heart of fire behavior with our specialized class, where you'll witness firsthand the critical signs and conditions that lead to a flashover. ✅ Live Fire Demonstrations: Experience real scenarios inside our Phase 1 training container. See how modern fuel loads are changing the game in fire ground strategy and tactics. 🧑🚒 Engage in a controlled environment under expert guidance. Learn about fire development stages, flashover, and backdrafts. 🔍 Understand the impact of ventilation, fire attack techniques, and the essentials of safe fire ground operations. Engage in vital discussions on near misses and LODD (Line of Duty Deaths) related to flashovers. 👨🚒 Joseph Berchtold, esteemed Chief of the Teaneck NJ Fire Department, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Remember to bring your NFPA-compliant gear - pants, coat, hood, gloves, boots, and helmet. SCBA and face piece will be provided. Don't miss this chance to enhance your firefighting skills and safety awareness. Register for #FDIC2024 today: https://lnkd.in/g2RJTwJu #FirefighterTraining #FlashoverAwareness #FireSafety #TeaneckFireDept #FirefightingSkills #Firefighters #EmergencyResponse #Firefighting #FireService #FireDepartment #FireGroundTactics #FireBehavior #FirefighterLife #FirstResponders #FirePrevention #FireProtection #FireEducation

Looking forward to presenting "Predicting Post-Wildfire Effects and Risks Around Reservoirs in a Changing Climate" at #ASDSO in Denver this week. I have been working on this research for over a year and a half. The presentation abstract is below: In recent decades, wildfires have increased in size, frequency, and severity, which has subsequently increased the hazards of post-fire erosion, runoff, and debris flows. Published climate studies expect wildfires to continue increasing in size, frequency, and severity. Additionally, under climate change scenarios, rainstorm events are expected to increase in intensity. As wildfires increase, the interaction between burned watersheds and reservoirs are also likely to increase. This paper proposes a conservative, practical methodology to model potential post-fire erosion, watershed response, and debris flow responses. These methodologies can be used to model current conditions, projected 25-year conditions (2050), and projected 50-year conditions (2075). The projected conditions will account for climate changes in design storms and burn severity under the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios. This methodology uses state-of-practice modeling techniques used by the U.S. Geological Survey, current published literature research, and my own thesis research to project climate changes onto a design fire that is used to estimate potential post-fire responses around reservoirs. To demonstrate these methodologies, post-fire responses were modeled around Comanche and Hourglass Reservoirs. Both reservoirs, located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, are considered high hazard potential dams. A total of 85 debris-flow basins were generated, each with estimated likelihoods, volumes, hazards, and inundations. Results indicate that several basins would likely contribute debris-flows directly into both reservoirs, which would impact water storage volume and quality. The modeling results also show a potential for post-fire debris flows to impact and impede operations at Comanche Dam. The post-fire erosion response shows increased deposition under climate change and highlights the largest contributing areas of sediment, which would impact water quality and storage volume in the reservoir. The post-fire watershed hydraulic basin responses show increases in runoff under climate change, as well as decreased runoff concentration times and higher peak runoffs. Modeling the potential post-fire hydraulic basin responses, erosion responses, and debris flow responses can provide information to help reservoir owners improve dam safety and protect water quality in the event of a wildfire. The results of these analyses can also be used to provide first-order estimates for dam owners, dam safety engineers, and emergency responders to help guide decisions immediately after a fire ignites near a reservoir.

Today’s Firehouse Training class focused on tactical ventilation and fire dynamics while on the Ottawa / Quebec border!💨 We discussed the importance of understanding airflow and controlling smoke movement during a structure fire. One of the key tools we covered was the use of a positive pressure fan (PPV). These fans can be a game changer in rapidly clearing smoke and heat, improving visibility, and creating safer conditions for firefighters and trapped occupants. Remember, effective ventilation with PPV can drastically enhance fireground operations! Let’s keep training and mastering these life-saving tactics!🔥 #FirehouseTraining #TacticalVentilation #FirefighterSkills #TrainHard

I had the pleasure of attending the recent PSSA - Perimeter Security Suppliers Association event and thoroughly enjoyed meeting with my fellow council board members ahead of the Interact Day with Russ Phillips. The event featured a full agenda of interesting and engaging presentations from industry peers, including: - Jonathan Farley at Arup - Discussed advanced simulation techniques to model impacts of threat vehicles and provide estimations of the performance of protective design solutions. - Paul Everington BSc(Hons), CEng, FIET at Wiltshire Ballistics Services ltd - Covered the integration of ballistic ratings with HVM applications. - An informative update from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) - This spurred engaging conversations around industry best practices. - Alistair Crooks HORIBA MIRA - Shared insights on HVM crash test changes and their evolution around the new ISO standard ISO 22343-1:2023 We were privileged to be joined by Figen Murray OBE, who provided updates on the progress of #MartynsLaw and expectations for the coming year. A big thank you to Paul Jeffrey, Chairman of the PSSA, for organising such a valuable event. Here's to a positive year ahead, where the industry continues to come together in collaboration and support, sharing best practice ideas and maintaining our collective passion for public safety. #Security #PSSA #PublicSafety #Collaboration #HVM #IndustryBestPractices #MartynsLaw #ISO22343 #Ballistics #SimulationTechniques #LPS1175 #PerimeterSecurity

❓ Did you know that for #BallastWaterTreatment system compliance, it's not only necessary that the system operates according to System Design Limitations mentioned in the Type Approval Certificate? 👉 In order to be fully compliant with legislation is required annually (or biannually) to prove that the system is well maintained, calibrated and operational as well as the crew is trained accordingly, 👉 If you want to avoid loosing time and risking not to be fully compliant, #AlfaLaval ensures peace of mind with Compliance Service Package. Watch the video to learn more! Click here to find the leaflet: https://lnkd.in/gyT3_M-q #PureBallast #IMO #USCG