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Butane for THC and CBD Extraction Trend Requires Some Simple Steps to Stay Safe

On May 17th, 2020, twelve firefighters were injured after an explosion occurred at a facility where butane is used for cannabis extraction. It is not yet known if butane was the cause of the explosion but, it was reported that, butane canisters where found in and around the building. The investigation is ongoing.According to a Politico article, following an uptick in explosions in Colorado, fire ...

Warsash Maritime Academy - Case Study

The Warsash Maritime Academy is a world-leading maritime training college and a faculty of Southampton Solent University. The Academy`s campus is set beside the River Hamble and comprises of ...

Rotork works with New York City Fire Department to keep the city safe

The IQ part-turn actuators provided are used on two fireboats, ‘Firefighter 2’ and ‘Firefighter 343’. The actuators have the important duty of controlling the flow of water to the fire nozzles on deck, meaning that they are ...

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Package Sewage Treatment Plant

Roadtrain packaged plants by Hydroflux Epco have been in operation since the late 1960’s. Applications include sewage treatment for towns, villages, resorts, mine sites and gas exploration fields. The systems are designed to operate with a minimum level of site attendance and are ideally suited to remote locations.

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INTERSCHUTZ USA - 2020

Firefighters put their lives on the line every day. It is vital that they have the latest training, equipment and technology to safely and effectively protect their communities. INTERSCHUTZ USA will incorporate a global perspective of firefighting strategy, tactics and equipment, respecting America’s fire service traditions while providing exposure to current and emerging strategies and ...