Antigua and Barbuda Fire Industry News

Rave Panic Button Gets Listed On The FirstNet App Catalog To Enhance Communication With The Emergency Services

Following a rigorous review process, Rave Panic Button is now FirstNet® Listed and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog. The Rave Panic Button mobile app, provided by Rave Mobile Safety, instantly communicates emergencies to 9-1-1, on-site personnel and first responders for faster, more effective emergency response. Through the app, public safety officials receive critical emergency data for situational awareness, allowing them to arrive on scene armed with the information needed to resp...

Holmatro Introduces Cross Ram Support Set XRS01 For Force Distribution On A Larger Area

Holmatro introduces its new Cross Ram support Set XRS01, specially designed to distribute the force of the ram over a larger area during cross ramming. This prevents the ram from pushing through car (interior) materials, such as door cards, seat fabric, roof panels and B-pillars, which would make it lose its effectiveness. Cross Ramming is a technique to create space when parts of the vehicle are deformed and obstruct a safe patient extrication. With the help of a ram, the car construction is p...

Halma Releases Group Update On Full Year Results And COVID-19 Impact

Halma releases an update regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Year Results announcement and AGM. Halma continue to expect the group’s adjusted profit before tax for the year ended 31 March 2020 to be in a range of £265 million to £270 million, in line with the guidance given in the group’s scheduled Trading Update on 19 March 2020. Halma expects revenues to be approximately £1,330 million and year-end net debt (excluding the impact of IFRS16) to be a...

Scandinavian Sugar Mill Plant Employs IEP Technologies For Explosion Protection Solution

When a potential dust explosion risk was unexpectedly identified prior to start-up in a newly constructed sugar handling process in Scandinavia, the company called in IEP Technologies to propose a solution that could be seamlessly incorporated into the existing equipment design parameters. The plant had already been designed on the basis of process material characteristics with relatively high minimum ignition energy (MIE), and easily-identifiable sources of ignition were not apparent. Conseque...

IEP Technologies Provides Passive Explosion Protection For Mobile Dust Collection Applications

The huge range and breadth of chemicals, minerals and other materials involved in the business of contract “toll” processing led a major custom processor in the Northeastern USA to explore various Explosion Protection options with IEP Technologies with the aim of building maximum flexibility and safety into their processing plants and operations. The problem of dust explosions is present in a surprising number of manufacturing processes whenever fine particulates, dispersed in air,...

IEP Technologies Shares Explosion Protection Strategy With The Wood Processing Facilities

IEP Technologies, the global providers of Industrial Explosion Protection, recently completed the first phase of a major plant protection project for a leading North American manufacturer of Wood Products for the construction industry. With several facilities across Canada and the USA, the end-user became acutely aware of the potential for explosions created in their production processes by the uncontrolled ignition of fine wood particles and dusts. Corporate management concluded that the risks...

Atexon Oy Supplies Innovative Spark Detection And Extinguishing Solution For Finnish Biomass Steam Power Plant

When a major European distiller invested in a modern Bio-Energy steam power plant for their facility located in Western Finland, they turned to Atexon Oy, the innovative specialists in spark detection and extinguishing systems to provide a fully integrated solution to detect ignition sources from hot particles within the new plant with the aim of eliminating or mitigating the costly consequences of any resulting fires or explosions within the material handling and process lines. The end product...

IEP Technologies Assists The Dairy Industry By Giving Whey Protein Dryer Explosion Protection

When a prominent U.S. manufacturer of processing equipment for the dairy industries had concerns about mitigating the consequences of dust explosions for a recent project, they turned to IEP Technologies for assistance with specifying the optimum explosion protection system solution for their customer – a Toll Manufacturer of dried whey protein products. The process equipment manufacturer had previously collaborated with IEP on various projects in Europe, however this was the first opport...

IEP Technologies Provides Innovative Explosion Protection For Major Industrial And Cement Firm

When the Czech branch of a globally recognized company in industrial weighing, feeding, measuring and process technologies encountered technical design challenges in providing an explosion protection concept for a client, they turned to IEP Technologies Europe for an innovative and low maintenance solution. The end user, a major building materials and solutions company with plants and operations worldwide, produce a range of construction materials including cement, aggregates and ready-mix conc...

Lumber Processing And Wood Consults IEP Technologies On Cost-Effective Passive Explosion Protection Products

A specialized manufacturer of Wood Products based in the North Eastern United States consulted IEP Technologies when installing a new process line which needed protection against the potentially dangerous and costly effects of industrial explosions. As part of the plant expansion, a new Dust Collector was to be installed in an outside location. Explosion venting panels The new equipment was already fitted with explosion venting panels from the dust collector manufacturer to protect against exp...

Suffolk Fire And Rescue Service Works With EEAST To Provide Life-Saving Frontline Care During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Firefighters in Suffolk are joining forces with blue light colleagues at the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) to help provide life-saving frontline care during the coronavirus pandemic. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has volunteered and trained about 30 firefighters to work alongside paramedics to respond to 999 calls over the coming weeks. The firefighters are already blue light trained and will drive frontline emergency NHS ambulances, in turn freeing up paramedics to care for patie...

BAFE Provides Information On SSAIB Providing Certification Despite Coronavirus Crisis

Chief executive Alex Carmichael is keen to reiterate that SSAIB is fully operational and continues to provide certification for over 1,800 registered firms and new firms looking to join during the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions imposed by the Government - relating to travel and social distancing – the UKAS-accredited certification body for the fire and security industries has embraced new technology to provide remote audits for certification, surveillance...

BAFE Provides Information From Fire Sector Federation On The Work Undertaken To Reform Building Safety Regulation

Fire Sector Federation provides an update on the work undertaken to reform building safety regulations. The early April announcements of the results of the Building Safety Proposals consultation linked to the two published outcomes, Response and Economic Impact BSP Response BSP Impact offer considerable insight into the government's intent to: improve the current system; advance remediation of unsafe cladding, and update Approved Document B. New building safety system More recently in an...

Infographics Supporting Clients & Undertaking New COVID-19 Duties

Infographics fire and rescue clients adapt to undertaking expanded duties as part of the Coronavirus response, Infographics has extended an invitation to seek support with new ways of managing, monitoring, and reporting on COVID-19-related tasks and absence. Infographics responded quickly to a number of client assistance requests and are offering complimentary client advice and assistance with the following areas: Managing resources, working code configuration, and dynamic views for COVID-19...

Viking Corporation Announces K28 ESFR Sprinkler Is Now FM Approved To Protect High-Piled Storage

Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, announced that its K28 ESFR sprinkler is now FM Approved to protect high-piled storage up to 50 feet (15,2 m) in storage facilities with ceilings as high as 55 feet (16,7 m), without requiring an in-rack sprinkler system. As a result, the Model VK514 pendent sprinkler can significantly reduce installation and maintenance costs while increasing racking flexibility in warehouses as high as 55 feet (16,7 m). The new...

SSAIB Announces Being Fully Operational And Continuing To Provide Certification Amidst COVID-19

Chief executive Alex Carmichael is keen to reiterate that SSAIB is fully operational and continues to provide certification for over 1,800 registered firms and new firms looking to join during the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions imposed by Government - relating to travel and social distancing – the UKAS-accredited certification body for the fire and security industries has embraced new technology to provide remote audits for certification, surveillance and r...

Secutech India 2020 Canceled Due To COVID-19

Due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences P Ltd, have decided that Secutech India will not take place in 2020. The decision is the result of travel restrictions and strict social distancing guidelines currently in place across India, and a lack of availability at the fair’s venue – the Bombay Exhibition Centre – during an appropriate time later this year. The fair will take place at th...

Honeywell Repurpose Two Chemical Manufacturing Plants To Produce Hand Sanitizers

To help meet demand for hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, two Honeywell chemical manufacturing plants are producing hand sanitizer. Behind-the-scenes, those facilities had to be reconfigured to be able to make the hand sanitizer. “We leveraged remote working tools to accelerate cross-functional decision making from the regulators to Honeywell down to the operating business,” said Omar Viking, general manager, who has been in the specialty chemical industry for more than...

E-ONE Begins Delivery Four Custom Industrial Pumpers To Saudi Arabia’s Aramco

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a popular manufacturer of fire apparatus, has begun delivery of four Custom Industrial Pumpers for Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company based in Dhahran. These four vehicles are part of a multi-million-dollar contract for a total of 13 Custom Industrial Pumpers through E-ONE’s Saudi Arabian dealer SESE. Saudi Aramco is a long-time customer of both SESE and E-ONE, having procured more than 100 E-ONE vehicles since 20...

AQUASYS Provides Fire-Fighting Water Mist System Solution To Mumbai Transformer Station

Since 2013 AQUASYS supplies high-pressure water mist systems for the protection of transformers for the public power grid operator BEST Mumbai in India. In addition to the usual scope of supply with valves, pipeline and nozzle network, the systems include a power-independent operation solution to ensure the availability of the system even in the case of a power breakdown. And this is how the fire-fighting system works: Water-filled bottles are pressurized via nitrogen accumulators. When the HPW...

Protectowire FireSystems Announce The Promotion Of Three Of Their Valuable Employees

Three Protectowire FireSystems employees, Jim Goggin, Brian P. Harrington, and Brenton Harris, have recently been promoted. Jim Goggin, whose position was Engineering Manager is now Vice President, Engineering. Brian P. Harrington, formerly Production Manager, is now Vice President, Manufacturing. This includes his role of Research and Development Manager. Lastly, Brenton Harris, previously Director of Sales, is now Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

Protectowire FireSystems Announces The Launch Of The 500°F Protectowire Linear Heat Detector

Protectowire FireSystems announces the release of their first FM Approved and UL Listed 500°F (260°C) Protectowire linear heat detector. The detector was specifically designed for applications where extreme environmental and product criteria must be met. PLR-CR Features The features of Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) are: High performance fluoropolymer outer jacket Low resistance inner conductors Flame retardant, low smoke jacket providing excellent abrasion resistance and mecha...

Protectowire FireSystems Launch The 135°F Protectowire Linear Heat Detector

Protectowire FireSystems announces the release of the new Protectowire CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) Linear Heat Detector made specifically for cold storage and freezer applications. Type CTI-XLT 135°F Features The features of Type CTI-XLT 135°F (57°C) are: Outer jacket selected to withstand the harsh environments of cold storage warehouses with low moisture absorption and excellent performance in extremely low temperatures. Operates digitally with short circuit discrimination c...

Protectowire FireSystems Release Their Statement Of How The Company Will Function During This Pandemic

The current global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted Protectowire FireSystems to inform all of the company’s customers that there may be interruptions in their supply chain going forward as this crisis develops. The company has been monitoring their suppliers and working closely with them to ensure that any shortage or failure to supply is kept to an absolute minimum. possibility of greater fluctuations However, the Coronavirus situation is changing daily and there is alw...

KIMTEK Adds Six Ultra High-Pressure Models To Its 400 Series FIRELITE Basic Model Skid Units

KIMTEK has added six new ultra high-pressure models to its brush truck series skid unit lineup. The new 400 Series FIRELITE® FCUHP-401, -402, -403 deluxe, -404, -405, and -406 basic model skid units are desired by departments needing affordable brush truck units with a CAT ultra-high-pressure pump. To additionally meet departments' specific needs, KIMTEK offers the new 400 Series in options that include a patient transport area which can hold a long board or stokes basket or accommodate oth...

BAFE’s Campaign Featured In Fire Safety Matters Magazine New Podcast

Fire Safety Matters Magazine has launched a new podcast for the fire safety industry. Fire Safety Matters (FSM) launched their inaugural podcast episode featuring the new BAFE campaign.    The Don’t Just Specify, Verify! campaign focuses on the important verification stage of Third Party Certification when sourcing a competent provider to help meet fire safety obligations.    Verification is extremely important, as BAFE Registration or any Third Party Certification...

Mayor Buddy Dyer Launches New City Of Orlando COVID-19 Data Tracker

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer launched a new online COVID-19 data tracker. The platform uses data provided by the Florida Department of Health to show an updated look at the latest data on COVID-19 positive cases specific to the City of Orlando.  “As we continue to respond to the impacts of COVID-19, getting critical information out to our community continues to be a top priority,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. Data integration “Facts and data are one of the most critical t...

CBI And BEIS Update Webinar On What Businesses Can Do To Mitigate The Impact Of Coronavirus

Ian Moore CEO of the FIA encourages business to join Dame Carolyn Fairbairn (Director-General, CBI) and The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) for an invaluable discussion on UK business and economy - including: An update on the government’s major support packages including the JRS, and access to finance An overview of the government’s thinking on the UK’s recovery plan Advice on how businesses can help the government ef...

CARES Act Includes Money for Firefighters, But Is It Enough?

The third stimulus package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27 includes funding earmarked to help fire and EMS services deal with the burgeoning coronavirus emergency. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides $2.2 trillion in all to help the nation deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Among the provisions of the law is $400 million in grants that can be disbursed for firefighters, emergency managers and providers of emergency foo...

Comelit’s Atena Easy Single Loop System Installed By Avalon Secure St Catherine’s Church And Pastoral Center

Comelit’s fire detection systems have been installed at the newly reopened St. Catherine’s Church and Pastoral Center, to ensure the safety of all who work and visit the site to enjoy its range of facilities. The popular church in Coventry, which was initially built to serve the local community prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, was forced to close in January 2011 as the maintenance of the building was no longer sustainable. The new building, opened by the Bishop of Cove...

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