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Showing posts with label 227. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 227. Show all posts
Thursday, January 28, 2016
FFEDA Schedule of training for 2016
FFEDA Events & Training for 2016
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Marine industry is moving towards Novec over Halon
This article touches on the move for the Marine industry to stop relying on Halon for critical use.
http://www.marinelink.com/news/offshore-workboat-safety391130.aspx
Monday, October 6, 2014
Fire Prevention Week 2014
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Retiring from the industry...
DALE KENT RETIRES FROM 3M
He had breakfast with Elvis. Twice!
He shared a room with baseball Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax when both were in the spring training camp of the Los Angeles Dodgers…
But in the long and exciting career of Dale Kent, he is perhaps best known for his influence and leadership in the fire suppression industry…
Although he recently retired from his position at 3M after a mere 51 years, Dale will long be remembered for his active participation in the FSSA during its recent period of significant growth. Dale started his 3M career in 1963 in Decatur, Alabama, his home state. After obtaining his Chemical Engineering degree, Dale moved to Minnesota in 1977 where he continues to reside today. Initially, he was responsible for developing UV resistance coating for 3M’s athletic surfacing, following which Dale took on the responsibility of training installers on a global basis. In 1980, Dale joined the technical service group for 3M’s Light Water AFFF and subsequently served as technical manager and sales manager. With 3M’s invention of 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and the decision to commercialize that product in 2001, Dale joined the group as sales manager and held that position until his retirement.
On behalf of 3M, Dale joined FSSA in 2002 and immediately volunteered to serve on several different committees. In 2007, Dale was elected to the association’s board of directors. Dale has served as secretary/treasurer, vice president and was ultimately elected as the president of FSSA in 2013.
Dale and his wife Jeannie reside in Fridley, Minnesota, and they have three children and five grandchildren. Together they have attended most of the FSSA Annual Forums where they have established life-long friendships. Quick with a joke, or to work diplomatically to guide the Board through challenging discussions, Dale Kent has demonstrated a positive influence, both on the industry, as well as on those fortunate to serve with him! After 51 years on the job, the FSSA membership recognizes Dale Kent for his successful career, as well as for his numerous contributions to the association.
We would like to wish Dale a long and happy retirement. Congratulations on your amazing career!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Recycling Center Fires Causing Huge Health Risk
Recycling Centre Fires Causing
Huge Health Risk
Rob Ratcliff, Content &
Community Manager
23/08/2013
23/08/2013
A spate of blazes at recycling
centres raises the question of whether our drive for sustainability comes at a
price.
The night sky is painted orange, and a dark silhouette hovers on
an aerial platform, spraying water into the light, tackling a blaze that has
been burning for almost three days already. This isn’t a wildfire, or a
building burning, but tonnes of waste waiting to be recycled.
The fire at Bredbury Recycling Centre, near Manchester, is one
of at least five that IFSEC Global has been made aware of in August so far. It
broke out on Tuesday night, and as of Friday afternoon shows little sign of
abating. In his latest update, station manager Paul Whittaker speaks of meeting
with the police, the environment agency, and the council "to develop a
plan for the bank holiday weekend."
Meanwhile in Nottinghamshire, just yesterday, a fire broke out
at another recycling centre for the second time in three weeks. The first blaze
was sparked on Saturday, August 3, and took them over a week to bring under
control. Then yesterday, a second fire broke out in another part of the
recycling facility in Worksop.
So what is going on? Why are there so many fires, why do they
last so long, and don’t they present a risk to public health and safety?
Difficult to tackle
The why is difficult to answer, but undoubtedly the vast amount of combustible waste, stored in close proximity and in tightly packed conditions, is a huge contributor and has a large amount to do with why the fires last so long.
The why is difficult to answer, but undoubtedly the vast amount of combustible waste, stored in close proximity and in tightly packed conditions, is a huge contributor and has a large amount to do with why the fires last so long.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue’s Bryn Coleman explained the
problem with the first fire at Worksop:
The fire is seated deep within a large amount of household waste
therefore simply putting water onto it meant that only the top was being damped
down, while the rest of it was still burning. The more water we put onto it,
the more smoke there is, and clearly this is a concern for anyone living
nearby.
In most cases firefighters are able to contain the fire and
extinguish the majority of the visible flames, but the fire will continue to
smoulder underneath the surface. The tactics that officers then use will be to
turn the bales and damp them down gradually. Coleman explained on Friday,
August 9:
At a meeting on site today, it was decided that the best way
forward is to break down the burning rubbish into smaller chunks, damping it down
as we go. The site owners will spend the weekend clearing enough space on site
for us to do this, and our crews will return on Monday to continue the fire
fighting operation.
For firefighters to leave the blaze, which is under control but
still burning, is common in these incidents, but it shows how vast an operation
this can often be.
Public health
Another significant problem
with these blazes is the public health concerns. Many recycling centres are in
central locations, unlike landfill sites, which are usually in an area with a
lower population density. When these fires break out, Public Health England has
to issue its usual advice. Indeed, we found this on each of the reports we read
about recent blazes:
Smoke consists of a mixture of gases, liquid droplets and solid
particles representing the decomposition and combustion products from fires.
Any smoke can be an irritant and as such, if people have to be outdoors, they
are advised to avoid outside areas affected by any smoke or ash or to limit the
time that they spend in them.
Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining
of the air passages, the skin and the eyes. Respiratory symptoms include
coughing and wheezing, breathlessness, sputum (phlegm) production and chest
pain. If symptoms occur, people should seek medical advice or call NHS 111.
All of this means that firefighters have to work with scientists
in order to test the air quality and the makeup of any smoke-carried debris. #smethwickfire
The scale of the problem facing
fire services and public health officials was really underlined by a massive
fire in Smethwick, near Birmingham, on June 30, believed to have been caused by
a Chinese lantern. The incident was classed a “major incident” and saw 429
calls made to the emergency services -- more than three times the daily
average. The fire could reportedly be seen over 40 miles away.
In the weeks following the incident, West Midlands Fire Service
produced a remarkable video collating all of the data and information
it had on the major incident. In response, the issue of Chinese Lanterns was
debated in Parliament, and High Street shop Poundland stopped selling them. At
the end of the video they make the point that there are 57 recycling centres in
the West Midlands alone, which underlines the potential for incidents
continuing to stretch fire service resources.
Around 20 fires have struck West Midlands recycling centres this
year so far with another breaking out on Monday, August 5.
With so many recycling centres to protect from fire, how long
will it be until firefighters are unable to contain the blaze within the
confines of the site? With cuts facing fire services across the country, don’t
we need to tackle the causes of these fires before serious harm is done to a
community?
Click Here for the original Link : http://www.ifsecglobal.com/author.asp?section_id=414&doc_id=560952
Friday, August 9, 2013
FSSA ANNUAL FORUM!
FSSA
2014 ANNUAL FORUM - SAN DIEGO
SAVE THE DATE!
The FSSA 32nd Annual Forum
location is confirmed. Mark your calendar for February 22 - 25, 2014.
Book your hotel reservations now
at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort by calling 1-800-815-6397 and just mention the
FSSA Room Block. FSSA has a special group rate of $219/per night.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Thank you FFEDA
A big THANK YOU to Bill Johnson- President of FFEDA, for this very nice card. We are always so excited to help the state associations grow and be able to continue to help our industry. Happy 50th Anniversary FFEDA, and THANK YOU for having such a wonderful organization for us to be able to support!!!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Thank you for giving your lives to protect others
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fire Fighters and their families.
You will forever be remembered as heroes.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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