Company News
The GH2B-MCH offers two tool simultaneous operation with “BOOST” mode AMKUS Rescue Systems (Downers Grove, IL) is proud to introduce their latest innovation in high performance extrication tools and equipment, the GH2B-MCH Mini Power Unit. The GH2B-MCH offers two tool simultaneous operation with “BOOST” mode. When in alternate operation, “BOOST” mode will increase tool speed in both pump stages. Weighing in at approximately 58 lbs., the com...
FoxFury also announced that Tasker models are being retired and replaced by Tasker S models FoxFury recently announced lumen upgrades for select Command 10, Command 20 and Performance Series LED head and helmet lights. These top selling LED headlamps for general, industrial and firefighter use are now 20% brighter. FoxFury has offered wide angle LED headlamps since 2003. Among its bestselling lights are the Fire, Tasker and Tasker S models within the Command and Performance S...
The TWINFLEXpro system incorporates multipoint combined smoke and heat detector with a built-in sounder Fike Safety Technology (FST), the leading manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has donated its popular TWINFLEXpro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems to DCET Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of accredited training courses for the UK fire industry. DCET Training is a specialist training provider that was formed in 1995 by the electrical c...
The enhanced training helps crew to provide a better first aid response to causalities During 2012 the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service improved the first aid provision for our fire crews through the introduction of the "Immediate Emergency Care" programme*. This enhanced training and the improved knowledge of our staff means that crews are able to provide a better first aid response to causalities, when we attend incidents, and also outside of work too. The enhanced...
The tools also include a printed specification guide and a series of YouTube videos The latest addition to the suite of specification tools from fire safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products, is set to make life easier for specifiers by creating a tailored product specification for mains and battery powered smoke and heat alarms in just three minutes. Designed to help anyone involved in specification and procurement, the company’s new online Specification Gener...
ADT won the tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system ADT Fire & Security, the UK’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced its selection as the security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre. ADT won the competitive tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system (SMS); custom designed to secure the 400 doors throughout the premises....
The new Altronix website tool offers easy access to locate and compare products on the website Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for professional security applications, has added an innovative new tool to the company’s website (www.altronix.com) that enables users to quickly and easily find and compare the products they need. This tool provides a great way to compare the features and specifications of Altronix pro...
Prysmian's FP PLUS is an enhanced hard skin fire-resistant cable that meets the requirements of BS 5839 Prysmian’s FP PLUS and FP 600S, along with Afumex BS6724, Prysmian’s Low Smoke Zero Halogen cable, have been specified and installed in a new £350 million shopping centre development in Leeds. Trinity Leeds will have a million square feet of space traversing three of the busiest shopping streets in Leeds; Briggate, Albion and Commercial Street. It op...
Prysmian's FP PLUS and FP200 Gold were specified and installed for maximum circuit integrity C-TEC specialises in life-safety systems such as fire alarms, voice alarms and disability products all of which feature prominently in its new 75,000 sq ft facility. For these vital systems, Prysmian FP PLUS and FP200 Gold were specified and installed for maximum circuit integrity. The voice alarm system was connected to the fire alarm system so it can broadcast alert messages in the...
As part of NYFRS' support for the week, various activities will be held throughout the county North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the UN’s Global Road Safety Week along with the Chief Fire Officers Association’s (CFOA) National Road Safety Week both of which run from the 6th to the 12th of May. The UN’s Road Safety Week is aiming to draw attention to the need to better protect pedestrians worldwide, and contribute to achieving the goal of t...
Streamlight’s sponsorship of NFFF helps fund various initiatives, including the organization's National Memorial Weekend Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $15,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s Red Nano Light. Streamlight earmarks $1.00 from the sale of each Red Nano Light to the NFFF. The company also contributed an...
The Oshkosh Striker 6 x 6 delivers innovative fire suppression technology and unmatched chassis performance Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation delivered nine Oshkosh® Striker® 6 x 6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). The Striker vehicles all feature a 6 x 6 axle configuration and one is outfitted with the Oshkosh SNOZZLE® high reach extendable turret (HRET). “Abu Dhabi Airpo...
As Vice President of Research and Development, Morrison is responsible for new fire suppression technologies TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, announced recently that Eric Morrison,Ph.D. has joined the company as Vice President of Research and Development. Morrison will report to Scott Bocklund, TetraKO, LLC President. Prior to joining the company, Morrison worked at 3M, Imation, Samsung Electronics and Ecolab where he focused on ne...
The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, launched Support for the Long Haul, a new nationwide campaign to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty. "Since forming a partnership with the NFFF, we’ve raised more than $275,000 to support the families...
Chubb's ControlMaster comprises of loop panels, repeaters, and detection and audio visual devices Chubb Fire & Security, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, has launched ControlMaster, an addressable fire panel specifically designed for small to mid-sized applications. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Control Master offers easy-to-use configuration opti...
RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smoke, Heat and Multi-Sensor alarms to be wirelessly interconnected by RF signals West Lancashire Borough Council has installed Aico mains powered RadioLINK systems into its blocks of flats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments. The design provides a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when compared to panel-based alternatives. RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smok...
James will responsible for developing relationships with major national contractors and procurement groups Aico Business Development Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, James Cavan has been promoted to National Account Development Manager. A new post for Aico, the role of National Account Development Manager will see James responsible for developing relationships with major national contractors, procurement groups and house builders. James has worked for Aico fo...
This wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets and features an adjustable tilt FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the release of the Command 20 Fire Tilt firefighter helmet light. This 72 lumen wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets, features an adjustable tilt and provides panoramic lighting. The FoxFury Command Series debuted in 2007. The Command 20 Fire has since gone on to become FoxFury's top selling LED firefighter headlamp. It features white...
All models in the Holmatro Spider range incorporate 3-stage pump technology The Holmatro Spider range is the latest innovation in hydraulic pump performance. Enabling faster tool operation in the most commonly used working pressure range, revolutionary 3-stage pump technology makes your rescue operations much faster. The Spider pumps are available in four different models with a variety of features and options to meet rescue workers’ personal requirements. Various mode...
Ogura Tools combine portability and power to deploy hydraulic tools in enclosed and confined spaces Vimpex Limited, specialist suppliers of rescue tools and equipment to Fire Services worldwide, are pleased to have been chosen as suppliers to the newly developed London Southend Airport. Following purchase by the Stobart Group, Southend Airport is going through a period of major expansion. The renewed Airport Fire Service has taken delivery of two battery powered Ogura BC-300...
Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer of protective hazmat products and other protective equipment Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a global leading manufacturer of protective “hazmat” products and other high performance protective equipment, announced strategic initiatives, aimed at driving continued global growth in 2013 for the ONESuit® portfolio of high performance protective products. Highlights include the addition of design engineering expertise to t...
Hochiki Europe's FIRElink-400 systems were installed across the three buildings Vicentini Auto first began trading in 1974 as a family owned and operated car dealership and is based in the northern Italian city of Verona. Since then the company has steadily grown into one of the country’s most prominent outlets for the purchase of new and used vehicles, and is widely respected for the expertise of its employees. The company specialises in the prestigious Volkswagen, Aud...
The QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the newest addition to their popular QUIC-MOUNT line of extrication tool mounting solutions: Model QM-ET-MVE. Model QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool upright in the compartment and boasts more than ten (10) independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, fo...
FoxFury's Nomad Clamp system provides safe and secure storage solution FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the availability of a new clamp system that allows Nomad Area-Spot lights to mount to walls and vehicles. These clamps, along with the Nomad carrying bag, permit first responders and industrial professionals to easily store and retrieve the Nomad Prime and 360. The FoxFury Nomad Series Area-Spot lights are combination area lights and spot lights that were unveiled in 20...
The system uses modern technology available and brings many additional benefits to the Service Following the decision by Government in December 2010 to scrap the Regional Control Centres a project was set up by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to review its call handling requirements. The review identified that the current command and control system (used to record emergency calls and send fire engines and officers to incidents), Firecat, would need to be replaced by A...
Hochiki Europe FIRElink systems were installed as the building's fire detection system A spectacular addition to the Icelandic cultural landscape, when the Harpa Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Centre opened its doors to the public in May 2011 it was unanimously acclaimed as one of Iceland’s most important contemporary buildings. As the city’s first purpose built concert hall, it successfully combines being used as a classical music venue – servi...
The LEGO has Auto-Off feature to warn users prior to turn off the light Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced The LOGO keychain light, a personal LED flashlight with four lighting modes and a convenient Auto-Off feature that conserves battery life. The LOGO features a 5 mm LED, which is impervious to shock and provides a 100,000-hour lifetime. It offers four lighting modes: High (10 lumens...
Technical Alarm Systems is using Apollo's XPander technology which communicates via radio signals Apollo fire detectors are helping to protect Exeter Cathedral. Exeter Cathedral is located within the heart of the city of Exeter, one of the most visited places within the West Country. The building is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country featuring the longest uninterrupted stretch of decorated vaulting in the world. In addition to the regular se...
The Chubb system ensures the safe communication of emergency messages and alarms A fire alarm and evacuation system has been installed by Chubb Fire & Security at the refurbished Blackburn Market to ensure the safe communication of emergency messages and alarms for visitors and staff. Chubb is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The covered market forms part of an 8 million investment for the regeneration of the town centre...
Mr. Cameron opened the new High Voltage testing laboratory at the Prysmian plant Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Prysmian factory in Eastleigh this week, keen to demonstrate the Government’s support for private sector manufacturing in the UK and receptive to calls for regulating the import of substandard cable. While at the plant Mr Cameron opened the new High Voltage testing laboratory: a £2m facility that typically tests extra high voltage power transmi...
