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Event will involve a number of demonstrations & interactive session for pupils who attend school Between the 8th and 14th June 2015 Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are coming together to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Driving is a risky activity, so it requires full attention at all times. Drivers who are distracted significantly increase their risk of causing a devastating crash. Target audience - young drivers &...

6 X 6 ARFF vehicles will be placed into service at Kuwait International Airport, while the 11th apparatus is to serve the their Royal Fleet Oshkosh Airport Products Group, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is supplying 11 Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Kuwait Fire Service. Ten of the Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 ARFF vehicles will be placed into service at Kuwait International Airport, while the eleventh apparatus is slated...

FAAST LT easily adapts to meet the challenges of culturally important structures Culturally important historical buildings can present some of the most challenging applications for fire detection. Ornate architecture - which often draws high visitor numbers - requires careful consideration and care, creating the need for discreet fire detection that preserves aesthetical impact, without causing structural damage. Many applications of this nature are home to priceless and irrep...

The announcement follows the campaign launched by the BBC’s Watchdog programme The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has welcomed retailer Sainsbury’s announcement that from Halloween 2015 it will be testing all children’s dress-up outfits to the British nightwear flammability standard. The supermarket has further announced that it will introduce tests that are more rigorous than the British nightwear flammability safety standard during 2016. Watch...

Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required A landmark, £11.6 million new building at the University of Sheffield has been equipped with the industry-leading, Lux Intelligent emergency lighting test system from Advanced. Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required, saving money, time while maintaining compliance. It has recently b...

G.F. Fire Solutions is an approved independent fire risk assessor with the Institution of Fire Engineers Following the recent spate of high profile fires, G.F. Fire Solutions Ltd, is asking small and medium-sized businesses in London and the south east to check that their business complies with Fire Safety legislation. Many companies are not aware of the risks to the business, whether or not a fire takes place. Those companies which have not carried out a fire risk assessment...

FAAST uses a sophisticated three-stage filtration technique, dual-optics particle analysis As the market-leading Aspiration Smoke Detector (ASD), it’s no wonder Honeywell’s FAAST is being implemented by a growing number of recycling and waste management plants. Offering the earliest, most accurate smoke detection, class-leading filtration and system design that removes both dust-stimulated false alarms and problems arising from environmental fluctuation, FAAST prov...

The new fire system is designed around 2-loop Kentec Syncro AS fire control panel with Apollo XP95 detectors, call points & sounders A major renovation and restoration of the historic Central Bank of Albania in Tirana, that includes the construction of a new building to house a new Numismatic Museum, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a Kentec fire alarm control panel. Housed in the ground and first floors of the central corpus of the Bank, origi...

CFOA are calling for change, so fancy dress costumes are subject to the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is calling for children’s fancy dress clothing to meet the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes, and for further research into the labelling of adult clothing. The call comes as BBC TV’s Watchdog (to be broadcast 8pm, Thursday 14 May) features a segment on the fire risk posed by...

With Keyholder Care alert an on-site employee can be contacted by the ARC to ensure their safety Chubb Fire & Security Limited has introduced a new keyholder alert service to help employers protect employees who work alone or respond to activated alarms. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. With the new Keyholder Care alert, an employee’s mobile phone is allocated a unique reference number and a dedicated...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority urge business owners urges business owners to conduct fire assessment Following the prosecution and sentencing on 27/03/2015 of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has appealed to the courts for the sentence to be varied. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety officers, in July 2012, a prohibition notice wa...

New head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves certified to MarED standards As part of a wider programme to introduce a range of products incorporating the very latest fabrics and PPE materials, Bristol has completely upgraded its protective clothing range for marine firefighters. The new head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves which are all certified to MarED standards. Operating internationally, meetin...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has installed and commissioned fire and security alarm systems at the new, combined Church of England Primary School, Pre-School, and integrated village hall community facilities in Etchingham, West Sussex. Choice was awarded the contract for this development by M&E contractor Mechanical Services Ltd. The project’s main contractor was Balfour Beatty. This greenfield construction is arranged in three, connected, modern, timber clad ‘barns&rsqu...

The company also contributed $10,000 for renewal of its “Bronze Helmet” NFFF sponsorship Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $30,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $20,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light® and Red Vantage® helmet light. Streamlight earmarks $1.00 and $3.00, respectively, from the sale of e...

The award is in recognition of Chubb’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2014 Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. International Safety Awards Now in their 5...

The course is run by experts in the field who have multiple years’ experience in Fire Service roles People who are interested in pursuing a career in the fire and rescue service are invited to an open day. The University of Wolverhampton has launched a BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue degree in London to meet demand, and the course covers everything required for a firefighting career. An Open Day will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2015 at Harrow Fire Station, from 10am unt...

40 devices including Multipoint ASD detectors, call points, sounders and beacons, were installed in the bar Corey’s Sports Bar, a newly refurbished nightspot in Tamworth, UK, has invested in a fire detection solution from Fike Safety Technology (FST). Located in the town centre, the new bar opened at the end of 2014 and offers local residents the latest sports, music, entertainment and food - 7 days a week. FST approved systems integrator, Justice Fire & Security...

HIAL has donated over 50 breathing apparatus sets and cylinders as well as personal protective clothing Fire fighters in poorer countries are set to receive life saving firefighting equipment thanks to a donation from Dundee Airport operator HIAL. A large consignment of old but working firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus kits has been donated to Scottish charity International Fire & Rescue Association (IFRA) by HIAL’s 11 air...

For more than 100 years, Hale Products, Inc., a division of IDEX Corporation’s Fire Suppression Group, has a been an industry provider. Two years after consolidating all of its production, engineering and customer facing groups to a central location, Hale is still one of the companies in the fire suppression industry that is a total solution provider. Hale designs, manufactures and tests its product lines onsite at its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Ocala, Florida. The company also u...

Hale Products, Inc. has introduced a new DFG pump system for marine, industrial and nuclear power applications. Using two 80FC pumps on a single gearbox, the new system is capable of 6,000 GPM, or twice the power. “This two-pump product is truly unique because it can deliver the volume you need or, when put together, can deliver higher pressures,” said Jeff VanMeter, product manager for pumps at Hale. “In these industries, every other product in this flow range is only using o...

It will focus on turntable ladders but also on fire engines, forest fire vehicles, and special vehicles Magirus Camiva has just opened its new site in Chambéry. With a surface of 12,200 sqm, 4,465 of which are covered, Magirus Camiva's new site is becoming the brand's new centre of excellence in France. It will focus on turntable ladders but also on fire engines, forest fire vehicles, and special vehicles. Designed to equip over a hundred vehicles per year, the Cham...

The most important factor in the development of this series was weight reduction Lighter than ever and no concessions on performance: Holmatro introduces its new 5000 series spreaders. The most important factor in the development of this series was weight reduction, without compromising spreading force and spreading distance. This has been achieved through a combination of new materials, component integration and innovative design. The result? Five new spreaders with an outsta...

Sprue’s FireAngle smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used by UK Fire and Rescue Services The government recently announced plans to introduce new legislation to make it mandatory for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in private rented properties. Sprue’s FireAngel branded smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used for many years by the UK Fire and Rescue Services as part of their Home Safety Campaigns and we...

The newest addition to the Center Parcs family is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced Industry-leading intelligent fire systems manufacturer Advanced, has been chosen to provide protective panels for a major new Center Parcs UK short break Village. The newest addition to the Center Parcs family, in Bedfordshire, called Woburn Forest is a 362-acre, £250 million development and is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced. One of t...

The new apprenticeships will be based on outcomes rather than qualifications & feature assessment at end of program With the recent National Apprenticeship Week, Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. is playing a lead role in determining new Apprenticeship standards and assessment criteria for The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Trailblazer initiative. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Includin...

Sinteso fire detection system features advanced intelligence which delivers high level of protection against all types of fire hazards The cost, risk to lives and drain on firefighting resources led the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to announce a stringent new rule which came into effect last year. Organisations are now being fined if they have more than nine false alarm call-outs in a year. The LFB states that despite a 7.3% drop in the number of call-outs after the introduct...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has completed wireless (radio) fire and security systems installations for a new 60-cover cafe located in a refurbishment of one of the oldest, Grade 1 listed, buildings in West Malling, Kent. This is the latest installation for the property portfolio of Choice’s client Market Town Developments. The 65 High Street site of the new Hungry Guest Café has been dated at least as far back as the 1400s and contains a number of significant features of a...

Seven of FFE’s Fireray 3000 optical beam smoke detectors were installed in the indoor field To ensure the safety of its players and staff, the Detroit Lions NLF team has selected FFE’s optical beam smoke detectors to provide the fire protection for its 8,500 square metre, full-size indoor practice field. The indoor practice field is part of the Detroit Lions’ £24 million headquarters and training facility in Dearborn, Michigan. Financed by the For...

NYFRS Authority urge business owners to conduct fire risk assessment or review any existing fire risk assessment when required Following the prosecution of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provisions and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshi...

The milestone was reached with the delivery of a Pierce® Velocity™ pumper vehicle Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, placed in service its 100th active front line fire and emergency apparatus with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue department in Fairfax County, Virginia. The milestone was reached with the delivery of a Pierce® Velocity™ pumper vehicle. “Fairfax County is a premier innovative Class 1 ISO rated all-hazards depar...