Leading global LED torch brand COAST has announced that it is extending special support and pricing for emergency services personnel and SAR volunteers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Managing Director Tim Sparrow explains, “As a business, and personally, we want to offer our very sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those in frontline, ‘key-worker’… Read more »
For BAUER, protecting the health of breathing air consumers has always been paramount. The company’s B-DETECTION PLUS online gas measurement system provides accurate measurements of the commonest hazardous substances associated with breathing air. However, a new threat now lurks in the form of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, as well as bacteria and moulds. These new dangers… Read more »
Established in 1985 and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, Arktis was initially formed to provide kit for commandos who were tired of their issued kit being unsuitable. Today, the company supplies the majority of police forces in the UK with garments of the highest quality, function and purpose. Arktis believes it is of the utmost… Read more »
Irish company ACETECH™, a global leader of vehicle intelligence and fleet management, has announced a joint development and distribution partnership with Michigan-based SoundOff Signal, an international leader in vehicle lighting, control systems and electronic warning solutions. This exciting development will allow ACETECH to partner with SoundOff Signal’s leadership in emergency vehicle lighting and integrated control… Read more »
Why were Coniston Mountain Rescue Team so concerned about the relaxation of the Government’s travel to exercise rules? To explain, the team’s Duty Team Leader Jeff Carroll outlines how a rescue might play out during the COVID-19 pandemic… When the Prime Minister stated that it is now okay to drive any distance to take your… Read more »
Holmatro has launched a new series of high-tech cordless rescue tools, designed to outperform all other tools on the market, regardless of whether these are battery-powered or connected to an external pump by means of a hose. The Pentheon Series offers a much higher speed than other rescue equipment. This is thanks to a new… Read more »
The team at Panasonic Manufacturing UK’s facility in Cardiff have produced 80 prototype breathing devices to assist hospital patients suffering from COVID-19. The emergency breathing aid – a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device – was designed by Dr Rhys Thomas at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and Maurice Clarke of engineering firm CR Clarke &… Read more »
Venari Group has confirmed a major exclusive partnership agreement for the fire fighting sector, with one of the world’s leading helmet manufacturers, SCHUBERTH. SCHUBERTH is a famous, 90-year old, manufacturer of safety helmets for motorcyclists and motorsport, including Formula One. For decades, it has also been one of the most popular helmets among German motorcyclists…. Read more »
Venari Group – the emergency vehicle specialist – has announced the appointment of an experienced industry name into its fire fighting division. John Purdy joins Venari as Sales Manager this month, with 33 years of military, aviation and municipal fire fighting experience. Having spent the past 14 years as station manager at Newcastle International Airport… Read more »
An emergency vehicle manufacturer has stepped up to support Yorkshire’s emergency services during the Coronavirus pandemic. Its efforts have been acknowledged in a letter from Yorkshire Ambulance Service, in which it was praised for ‘delivering such a valuable service during an increasingly challenging situation’. Venari Group is a vehicle manufacturer, specialising in the build of… Read more »
