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Hochiki Europe worked alongside the University of Greenwich in the rail sector on Project Getaway A pioneering European Union (EU) funded project to improve the evacuation of railway stations, which has involved Hochiki Europe - the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions - has been recognised by The Guardian University Awards. The Guardian University Awards showcase and celebrate the outstanding innovation, creativity and impact of UK universities in del...
The wireless fire alarm system is used to protect the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste tent during performances A wireless fire alarm system has been specially designed for Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam tour performances in Munich with a Kentec fire alarm control panel at its heart. The wireless fire alarm system, believed to be the first of its type to be installed in Germany, is used to protect the tunnel between the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste dressing/h...
The survey also covered Hochiki’s products with 96% of respondents saying product quality was ‘very good’, or ‘excellent’ Hochiki, leading manufacturer of commercial fire detection solutions, has announced the results of its latest wide ranging survey of both UK and overseas customers, revealing extremely high levels of service delivery across all customer- facing functions. Hochiki carefully tailored questions to suit each department, including...
Prysmian FP PLUS is installed in the safety systems including emergency lighting and smoke exhaust ventilation systems Fire protection within the dramatic Sky Garden topping the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, is assured by 2000 metres of Prysmian FP PLUS fire resistant cable. The Sky Garden is a three-storey high leisure and exhibition space. Its façade is created from a 980 tonne complex steel frame with integrated photovoltaic cells. Prysmian...
The College takes advantage of Chubb’s remote monitoring capability to monitor fire alarms outside its normal opening hours Chubb Fire & Security will continue to protect staff and students at Barking & Dagenham College, having been awarded a renewed contract to service and maintain a range of fire and security systems across four sites in Barking, Romford and Dagenham. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies...
Advanced’s MxPro 5 components including fire panels, repeater panels and fireman’s controls have been installed One of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical research and development sites is now being protected by industry-leading Advanced fire panels following a multi-million pound redevelopment project. The complex installation encompassed a large number of buildings fulfilling diverse functions, including offices and more challenging laboratory environments. Ad...
Advanced’s QuickZone system can cover 2-12 zones and is EN54-2&4 approved Industry-leading fire systems business, Advanced, has launched a new conventional and twin-wire fire system called QuickZone. Renowned across the globe for the quality of its intelligent fire systems, Advanced now also delivers the ease-of-use, flexibility and performance it is famous for to the conventional world. QuickZone, as the name suggests is quick on the wall, quick to configure and q...
Aleali moves from parent company AD Group where he was a training and communications specialist Fire detection solution provider FireVu is further strengthening its business development team with the appointment of Ali Aleali in April. Aleali moves from parent company AD Group where he was a training and communications specialist. In his new position as business development manager Aleali will concentrate on the petrochemical, chemicals, food and drink processing industries...
The CHQ-ISM is designed for use in the ‘safe’ area of a hazardous area fire detection system Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the latest addition to its expanding range of intrinsically safe compatible devices – the CHQ-ISM sounder module. Hochiki Europe’s intrinsically safe devices are incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to cause the ignition of a specific hazard...
Fike’s TWINFLEX pro system was recommended and installed as it provided cost-effective fire detection Fike Safety Technology’s TWINFLEX®pro smart 2-wire fire detection system has been installed in a fabulous conversion of an old Victorian Pumping Station that was recently featured on Channel 4’s popular ‘Restoration Man’ TV series. Hosted by Architect George Clark, each episode follows one restoration project from start to finish, focusing on...
The new station comprises of three vehicle bays and further facilities ranging from office space to a training tower Work to build a new fire station in York, has now been completed and from the 1st April 2014 firefighters have been operating from the new station at Kent Street. The Kent Street station has been built as a replacement for the fire station at Clifford Street, which is out-dated and no longer fit for use. The new station comprises of three vehicle bays and furt...
ClipMate USB is ideal to carry for close-up work, such as reading a driver’s license or making equipment repairs Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a rechargeable version of its versatile ClipMate®, the ClipMate® USB. The super-bright, multi-function clip-on light includes a built-in USB charge tab for convenient, cordless recharging. The new light also features a flexi...
Catherine Evans and Angela Flowers from Neen Savage WI have been spreading the smoke alarm message Shropshire WI members have been praised for carrying out "vital" fire prevention work in rural parts of the county in partnership with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. They are out and about in their local communities checking for anyone who does not have a working smoke alarm in their home - a potential lifesaver in a house fire. A total of 20 Women's Institute groups in th...
The new light features a white C4® LED to provide exceptional brightness and utility for a light its size - 70 lumens Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a rechargeable version of its popular Stylus Pro® pen-sized light, the Stylus Pro® USB. The compact light includes a USB recharging port, allowing tactical and other users to charge it on the go, using a computer or other el...
FireAngel CO-9X-10T-FF CO alarm helps landlords identify and resolve leaks before lives are at risk Home safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products has launched a new 10-year carbon monoxide (CO) alarm that offers a cost-effective solution for installers, landlords and housing providers looking to provide better protection against carbon monoxide for homeowners and tenants. With an extended 10-year life warranty and advanced diagnostics, the FireAngel CO-9X-10T-FF CO a...
The contract is to provide Hoyer’s fleet of Petroleum and Bitumen tankers with fire extinguishers from the Chubb FX range Chubb Fire & Security was recently awarded a major contract with Hoyer Petrolog U.K. Ltd., a leading supplier of transport and logistics to the petroleum industry, to provide and service nearly 1,000 Chubb FX fire extinguishers. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The contract is to provid...
The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators, or factory settings where oil mist may be present. Because it only triggers when smoke, heat and carbon monoxide are detected, the Panasonic 4402 promises the highest reliability in fire detection. Gerard Figols, European Product Manager at...
The acquisition brings strong brands, additional products and substantial access to the global emergency services sector ECCO Group, with headquarters in Boise, Idaho, announces the acquisition of Public Safety Equipment (PSE), which includes the following well-known international brands: Code 3, Premier Hazard, Britax PMG, PSE Amber, and PSV. ECCO Group is primarily engaged in sales of reverse alarms and amber warning products for commercial vehicles and recognises PSE as th...
Fike Corporation’s Tom Farrell has earned the prestigious William H. Doyle award. The award will be presented in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Loss Prevention Symposium during the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Global Congress on Process Safety held March 30-April 3, 2014. Given annually since 1984, the William H. Doyle award recognizes the best paper presented at the previous year’s Loss Prevention Symposium. Information contained in the submission must have appli...
Streamlight’s Scorpion HL uses LED technology delivers 600 lumens Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the Scorpion® HL, which uses state-of-the-art LED technology to deliver 600 lumens. Weighing less than five ounces, and featuring a rubber-armored sleeve to provide a sure grip, the new high lumen (HL) light is the ideal personal carry light for everyone from officers on the beat...
The ISG X-380 cameras provide superior performance at all temperatures and larger format screen Vimpex has supplied X-380 Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) to Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue for use by their BA training instructors in hot fire training. Vimpex in partnership with ISG Infrasys continue to win an increasing share of Thermal Image Camera supply contracts to the UK Fire and Rescue Services. Northumberland, Wiltshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Tyne & Wear and...
Apollo's new XP95 manual call points are supplied with isolators and makes installation and testing quick A world-renowned specialist dental hospital in London, UK, is the most recent NHS facility to be protected by the very latest in fire detection solutions from Apollo Fire Detectors, installed by Fisk Fire Group. The Eastman Dental Hospital has been established for over 60 years and treats around 85,000 outpatients every year. As well as providing dental care to...
Hochiki carefully tailored questions to ensure specific issues could be adequately addressed going forward Hochiki Europe – leading manufacturer of commercial life safety solutions – has announced the results of its latest wide ranging survey of both UK and overseas customers, revealing extremely high levels of service delivery across all customer- facing functions. Hochiki carefully tailored questions to suit each department, including supply chain, complianc...
MWWFRS selected RescueSim because it was the only virtual training platform to fully meet all requirements and specifications Following an official tender for delivery and implementation of a virtual incident command training platform, the Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MWWFRS) has selected RescueSim as platform of choice. Implementation and incident training with RescueSim has already been initiated. MWWFRS covers approximately 4,500 square miles which...
The collaboration allows Cornwall’s Control Room to receive calls and dispatch resources on behalf North Yorkshire North Yorkshire and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Authorities have approved a business case for the two Fire and Rescue Services to share a single mobilising system within their Control Rooms. Both Services have their own control room, with the North Yorkshire one being based in Northallerton. Currently all 999 calls received by the emergency operators are direc...
ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the effectiveness of Audible Visual Alarm Devices for end users KAC Alarm Company, the market leading call point and AV device manufacturer, has developed ENscape, a new range of EN54-3 and EN54-23 approved conventional AV warning devices for use in fire detection systems. Offering outstanding performance, fast installation and safe evacuation for all building occupants, ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the e...
During their visit the VIPs toured the control room and visited the emergency vehicle workshops Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff had an elevated view in an Aerial Ladder Platform as part of a tour of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The two dignitaries were visiting Shrewsbury fire HQ which re-opened two years ago after a major renovation to overhaul the existing 1970's dilapidated buildings. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Johnson said: "This has been a go...
Hochiki’s HFP range includes photoelectric detectors, which feature its High Performance Chamber Technology Hochiki Europe will be demonstrating the features and benefits of its cutting edge fire detection and emergency lighting solutions at the 2014 HefmA National Conference. This year’s Hands Across the Water conference takes place over 15th and 16th May and will be two days packed with valuable resources for those in the industry. On the Hochiki Europe stand vi...
The certifications replace the GOST-R and Ex GOST-R national Russian certification system E2S are pleased to announce the attainment of these new certifications for products from their fire & industrial, explosion proof and wide area disaster notification portfolios. The new TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the new, harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan) and fulfillment of safety requireme...
The lights have been updated to include a superior grip texture to provide a comfortable, yet slip-resistant feel Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has updated the brightness and design of its popular PolyTac® and PolyTac® HP polymer flashlights. Each light features a power LED that delivers up to 275 lumens and an improved grip, as well as a programmable switch that gives users the choi...
