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A Chubb fire trainer delivered four fiull-day fire safety training courses to 150 Uniq employees Chubb Fire & Security UK is providing employees at Uniq, the major British chilled foods manufacturer, with essential knowledge to counter and minimise the potential threat of fire. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp....
The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician's initial training and many more IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is pleased to announce that all the training courses run by the Association have been awarded CPD (Continuing Professional Development) status from The Construction CPD Certification Scheme. The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician’s initial training, a 3 day intensive course; and the Fire extinguishe...
The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce Saber custom chassis Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order for three Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumpers and one air/rehab ehicle from the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department in Minnesota. The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce® Saber® custom chassis; all four apparatus will be placed into service this summer. “We didn’...
Bullard offers leather fronts that accomodate upto 22 bold characters Bullard, a leading manufacturer of safety equipment for the fire service, has redesigned its leather fronts with a bold, new versatile look displaying impeccable workmanship and enhanced quality to fit contemporary and traditional style fire helmets. Firefighters can choose Bullard's Matte-Finish Genuine Leather or Glossy Patent Leather Fronts that showcase crisp stitching on rugged, high-quality leather. I...
The locking device can be installed on any manufactures to safely secure caps, valves or hoses Kochek Company has introduced a new Storz Locking Device to enhance equipment security. The stainless steel locking device can be installed on any manufactures four inch or five inch Storz fitting to safely secure caps, valves or hoses. Applications for the locking device include protecting fire hydrant waterways, deterring the thefts of caps, preventing entry of obstructions into f...
The new tool can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com Bullard, the leader in manufacturing and designing innovative personal protective equipment, is setting a new industry standard with the introduction of the Company's 'Build Your Bullard' product configurator. This new tool, which can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com, takes users through an interactive configurator experience that offers an array of customization options for Bullard's products and accessories....
The new website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK's range of products KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets u...
The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) took delivery of more than $37,000 worth of vehicle rescue tools just in time for its 87th Annual Fire College. The tools donated by AMKUS Rescue Systems are on loan to IFSI for use in their vehicle/machinery rescue classes and included cutters, spreaders, push-pull rams and Honda power units. The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS. "W...
Fire Brigade wants businesses to get legal petrol storaging messaging on petrol cans London Fire Brigade is urging businesses to place warnings on both websites and petrol cans – some known as Jerry cans - so that people don’t accidentally fall foul of the law. The law states that people should only store petrol in metal containers of a maximum of 10 litres (approximately 2 gallons) or plastic containers of a maximum of five litres (approximately 1 gallon) and peo...
Environmental Products will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star Crimson Fire, Inc., a Spartan Motors, Inc. company, recently announced that Environmental Products has joined its distribution network as a dealer. The company will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star, Legend and Classic Series fire apparatus in Georgia and Florida. Led by Jim Schwaller and Jeff Haase, Environmental Products operates in the municipal, airport, industrial and...
The new feature provides firefighters with clearer, crisper and detailed images Bullard Eclipse, the fire service industry's first low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager, is now available with a 160 x 120 high resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing firefighters with clearer, crisper and more detailed images, making the Eclipse perfectly-suited as an analytical and navigational tool. In addition to the higher resolution e...
The Amseco PSUs are IP65 rated which means that they can be deployed in external and internal conditions Amseco - a brand of Potter Signal, LLC - announces the launch of a range of economically-priced switch mode Power Supply Units (PSUs) targeted at its customers in the EMEA region. These have been designed to offer many of the energy efficiency and operational benefits typically associated with more expensive models, making the new PSUs an extremely attractive prospect for...
The awards were created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc. Akron Brass, a leading manufacturer of life safety, fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment, was recently recognized for their redesigned website. The Interactive Media Awards presented Metrics Marketing Group and Akron Brass with an “Outstanding Achievement” award in the manufacturing category. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and develo...
Nick Ravaji will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group Cosalt Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ravaji as In-House Lawyer for the Group. In this role, Nick will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group, and will be based at the Cosalt Offshore offices in Aberdeen. Nick will advise on a broad range of commercial activities, including partnerships with suppliers and clients. Nick will also take on the role of complian...
Shareholders will vote on proposals to take Cosalt off the Stock Exchange The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed. Shareholders in the engineering business will vote on proposals to take it off the Stock Exchange later this month, but Trevor Sands said the company was more focused on preparing for the busy months ahead. Mr Sands said he was...
The firefighting truck will provide water support for wildland firefighting operations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed a Pierce® Tactical Water Tender wildland apparatus into service with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (FPD) located in California’s El Dorado County. Engineered to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) approved specifications, the new apparatus will provide water support for wildland firefighting...
The advantage of FireRay 5000 is that it takes vastly less units, less wiring and less installation/maintenance time Over 100 FireRay 5000 advanced wide-area beam detectors have been installed in hypermarket chain Kaufland’s major logistics centre in Turda, Romania. The detector system, manufactured by Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., uses state of the art technology to make reflective infrared beam smoke detection as reliable and simple to install and maintain as possibl...
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people Axis Security, winner of Security Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards, has secured a contract to supply access control and concierge duties for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people divided amongst the five constituent councils...
Pierce places two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty with the Rapid City Fire Department in Rapid City, S.D. The department’s Pierce fleet now includes six front line engines, one reserve engine, one aerial, and five wildland brush trucks. In addition, the Department runs five Medtec ambulances. “We’re a high call volume department, and...
The site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, recently launched its new gear website, www.StreamlightGear.com. This site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel. For the first time, customers, authorized distributors, employees and other fans of Streamlight can directly purchase high-quality promotional items, such as t-shirts and hats to show...
The new flash lights use a C4 LED to deliver up to 350 lumens measured system output Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced the SL-20L and SL-20LP rechargeable flashlights. The new lights are among the most powerful rechargeable handheld lights the company offers for first responders, industrial and automotive technicians and other professionals who require extremely bright light in their work environments. Both of the new...
The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 Vimpex has launched an extended range of EN54-4 approved and general use power supply units and chargers, which are available ex-stock for immediate delivery. The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 and provides a stable and fully regulated, true 24 Vdc output for fire alarm system applications under all power conditions. The unique regulation techniques ensure that even when running on standby batteries, a stable 24 Vdc s...
Chubb's apprenticeship scheme is flexible and scalable depending on the requirements of the business Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is pleased to launch a national centre of excellence for training apprentices and to continue to develop the knowledge and skills of its employees. Partnering with Blackburn-based training provider Training 2000, Chubb now offers a flexible apprenticeship...
System Sensor Europe's 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters System Sensor Europe has upgraded its well-established Series 6500 intelligent beam detectors by porting the digital Advanced Protocol, which has numerous benefits that improve performance and reduce the total cost of installation and ownership. Each 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters, making it very effective in protecting shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic buildi...
Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007 Hannay Reels is privileged to announce the promotion of Mark K. Saker as Sales Manager, effective March 12th. Mark's career started in his native England as an engineer and maintenance inspector in the aviation industry before moving over to the USA in 1991. Since then, he has worked for both Dynabil Industries and more recently Owens Corning in various supervisory roles. Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007, first as Plant Sa...
Opgal added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to the EyeSec thermal cameras Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec™ line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only...
Chubb will provide fire extinguishers at over 1600 Coral betting shop sites and 160 Gala casino and bingo hall sites Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is delivering an extensive package of fire protection and prevention services nationwide for the betting and gaming brand Gala Coral Group. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb i...
The HNE equipment complements other Vimpex products like masts, lighting, rescue and the fire fighting range German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting equipment to the UK. HNE portable fire fighting systems are an extremely versatile solution for small fast response units requiring instant fire fighting capabilities. Ideal for fire and rescue as well as industrial app...
OxyReduct creates an environment where fires cannot start, by reducing the oxygen level in a closed room WAGNER UK has launched a new high-performance version of its OxyReduct Compact system, allowing the OxyReduct fire-free technology to be applied cost-effectively to even more applications. OxyReduct is well established as an ideal fire protection solution for mission critical applications where any business interruption is unacceptable or where the warehouse stock or archiv...
Streamlight's compact Night Com UV flashlight provides ultraviolet light for a variety of detection purposes Streamlight Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, has launched the compact Night Com UV flashlight, which features six UV LEDs to provide ultraviolet light for a variety of detection purposes. The versatile new light also provides a white LED for general and distance use. Offering three separate lighting modes, the lithium battery-powered...
