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5 days ago | 
fireandsafetyjournalamericas.com | Iain Hoey
REV Group, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty vehicles including fire apparatus, has announced a leadership change within its Recreational Vehicles Segment. Gary Gunter has been promoted to President of the RV Segment, succeeding Mike Lanciotti, who will transition to the role of Executive Advisor ahead of his planned retirement later this year.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has confirmed the establishment of a 699 m² manufacturing site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. According to Teledyne GFD, the new site was created in partnership with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to support local production of its gas detection technologies. The facility will manufacture sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases used at oil, gas, petrochemical and LNG facilities across the Middle East.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
The London Fire Brigade held a series of safety events held across London to address the increasing number of fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters. According to the Brigade, the campaign – titled #ChargeSafe – comes in response to a marked rise in battery-related fires in the capital, including more than ten incidents within a five-day period.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
Johnson Controls has announced the release of the Hygood Inert Gas System 300 (IGS-300), a fire suppression solution designed to support critical infrastructure and asset protection. According to the company, the system has been developed to simplify installation and improve performance while maintaining compliance with international safety standards.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
WindowMaster has launched a new smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) control unit designed for smaller building applications. According to WindowMaster, the new WSC 106 unit is suited to stairwells, restaurants and commercial buildings in the UK that require fire safety compliance alongside day-to-day ventilation.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published updated guidance on using fire alarm systems to support lockdown and invacuation alerts in schools. According to the FIA, the guidance responds to increasing interest in adapting fire detection and alarm systems for use during non-fire emergencies, including security incidents and chemical threats. The note outlines key considerations for implementing this dual use, referring to British Standard BS 5839-1:2025 for compliance requirements.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
A fire broke out on the cargo ship Morning Midas while it was transporting 3,000 vehicles from China to Mexico, including 800 electric vehicles, according to AP News. The fire began Tuesday on a deck loaded with electric vehicles while the vessel was in the North Pacific Ocean, about 300 miles southwest of Adak Island, Alaska. The 22 crew members aboard were forced to abandon the ship after firefighting systems failed to control the blaze.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced updates to its Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 2 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection. According to ASFP, the updated qualification is now assessed entirely through an online multiple-choice exam format. Candidates must pass four unit exams to obtain the full Level 2 Certificate. ASFP stated that each of the four exams focuses on a distinct subject area within passive fire protection.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
The Institution of Fire Engineers has announced that the FIRE Conference 2025 will take place on Thursday 13 November at the QEII Conference Centre in London. According to the Institution of Fire Engineers, this year’s event will focus on how the built environment can be made fit for future challenges, with a programme that includes sessions on fire policy, regulation, and risk.
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5 days ago | 
internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com | Iain Hoey
Gulf Bank has hosted a fire safety workshop for its staff in partnership with the Kuwait Fire Force, as reported by the Kuwait Times. The training was delivered by Major Mohammed Aseeri from the General Department of Public Relations and Media, who led a session focused on fire prevention, emergency response, and correct use of safety equipment.
