Innovations in Critical Infrastructure Safety and Security
It’s interesting how critical infrastructure like water systems, power grids, transportation networks and even communication systems rarely get noticed by the general public when everything is working as it should. But the moment something goes wrong, the whole society suddenly realizes just how vulnerable it is. A contamination within the water system could mean a […]
Siderise enhances fire safety at new Manhattan tower with CW-FS120 system
Protecting a landmark in Midtown Manhattan Siderise CW-FS120 Firestop for Curtain Walls is now being installed at 989 6th Avenue—delivering robust passive fire protection for this dynamic new 73-story development in the heart of Manhattan. Situated between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building in the Garment District, 989 6th Avenue is a 240-meter mixed-use […]
A History of the United States Fire Administration and its Leaders
A comprehensive history of the United States Fire Administration, examining the agency’s national impact and the succession of leaders who built and advanced its programmes The United States Fire Administration (USFA) was created following the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. That legislation responded to the America Burning report, which set out the […]
BESS support jumps when fire suppression is guaranteed, Firetrace survey shows
Firetrace publishes US BESS attitudes report Firetrace International has published a report on public attitudes to battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the US, based on a survey of 3,861 citizens across all 50 states conducted by Censuswide in April and May 2025. The company said the report, titled Unlocking Support for BESS: How to […]
Why Red E Fire chose Pye-Barker for its Nevada future
Pye-Barker acquisition strengthens Nevada coverage Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Red E Fire Protection to expand its integrated fire protection and life safety services in Nevada, strengthening its presence in the Las Vegas commercial market according to the company. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety describes is a fully integrated, full-service fire protection, life safety and […]
Connected homes, safer communities: Kidde’s vision for accessible home safety
Isis Wu, President of Kidde Residential Fire & Safety, explains barriers to adoption for public safety communicators, addressing misconceptions, equity issues and operational responses through targeted campaigns Many households still underestimate the speed and severity of domestic incidents, with less than two minutes to escape a typical house fire and carbon monoxide risks often hidden […]
Connect ONE adds GeoView mapping to fire alarm and security event monitoring
Connect ONE extends commercial fire alarm integration Connect ONE, the cloud platform from Connected Technologies, has expanded its commercial fire alarm integration and mapping capabilities for buildings across multiple control panel brands. The update, announced on Wednesday 12 November 2025, adds deeper connectivity for Edwards, Notifier/Firelite and Mircom fire alarm control panels. According to the […]
ARFF vehicles enter service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
DFW deploys electric ARFF vehicle fleet Oshkosh Airport Products has placed six Striker Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) 6×6 vehicles into service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), making the airport one of the first in the nation to adopt electric drive ARFF technology as part of its wider operational strategy. […]
California wildfire risk highest in Riverside, San Diego and Los Angeles counties
California counties with highest wildfire risk Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has identified Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Ventura as the California counties most susceptible to wildfires in 2026, based on recent hazard mapping and federal risk data. The firm notes that more than 2.3 million acres across California are currently […]
The fire apparatus choice shaping Columbus’ next decade of response
Columbus orders new Pierce fire apparatus Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation business, has reported that the Columbus Division of Fire in Columbus, Ohio, has ordered four new fire apparatus to support high-volume emergency response across the city. The order covers two Ascendant 107 foot heavy-duty tiller aerial ladders and two Enforcer pumpers. Atlantic Emergency Solutions […]
