Argentina Fire Industry News

Created in 1990 by David Appleby and Stephen Ellwood, over the last 30 years, AW Technology has grown to become a global supplier of fire detector test tunnels and gained worldwide recognition in the fire detection industry. Commercial Director, David Haigh commented "We're incredibly proud of our business and how far we’ve come in the last 30 years.  None of this would have been possible without the passion and commitment of our staff who continue to be innovators in their field, an...

Fire and rescue services across the country have attended an unprecedented number of calls during the recent spell of hot weather, managing in very difficult conditions despite the huge increase in demand.  Control room staff in fire and rescue services have been dealing thousands upon thousands of calls and ensuring help gets to where it is needed as quickly as possible. The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) briefed the prime minister on the situation and hourly reports ar...

FineCom, the partners of Detectortesters in South Korea, recently returned from exhibiting at KISS (Korea International Safety & Health Show) 2022, the renowned safety and health show in South Korea. With the COVID-19 pandemic having effected attendance in recent years, this latest edition of KISS 2022 was the perfect opportunity for the industry to get back together, drive sales and discuss new opportunities. Solo and Testifire products on exhibit A prominent display of Solo and Testifir...

Fire-Dex has recently hired three new associates and continues to seek new talent as the company experiences tremendous growth while strengthening corporate culture among team members. Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all started in recent weeks.  Acknowledging corporate culture "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks,...

With the prevalence of Kitchen Fires, it’s clear that kitchen fire suppression systems are necessary safety tools. Users can add this type of system to their restaurant, catering facility, or hotel to ensure the building remains safe and protected in the event of a fire. Should a fire occur, they can rest easy knowing the kitchen fire suppression system will help to contain any outbreaks. Kitchen Fire Suppression system What is a Kitchen Fire Suppression system? A kitchen fire suppress...

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded the first accreditations for Electricity Capacity Market – Verification of Fossil Fuel Emissions Declarations. Following the successful conclusion of their assessments, the following verification bodies have been accredited under ISO 14065: 2013 Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition: DNV SGS

Zitko Group has announced several changes to its leadership team as it looks to continue its growth plan into 2023 and beyond. As of 1 June 2022, Phil West, Director of Technical Division, no longer works for Zitko. Dave Geddes, Director of the Sales Division, is the Commercial Director, while Tim Ward, Head of International, takes on the new role of Client Services Director. provider of talent solutions These changes will see the leadership team continue working to achieve the Group’s...

A fire broke out in the Abbey View tower block in Watford on Tuesday 12 July 2022, caused by arson in the block’s bin storage area. The emergency services were called to the incident on Garsmouth Way, Watford at around 4:50 am, as the fire was spreading to flats on the lower floors of the 17-story block. Residents were evacuated from 94 of the tower’s flats.  Cause of fire The East of England ambulance service has confirmed that “other than one person treated on-scene f...

Working alongside the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), Safelincs played a pivotal role in providing and delivering 440 water mist extinguishers to Ukraine. The extinguishers will be used to protect up to 200 historic wooden churches in remote communities across the country. The company was approached by the ICOMOS, as part of an international effort to preserve Ukraine’s historic monuments in the war-ravaged country.   Support package As part of the support pa...

In response to an industry push to bridge the skills gap for electric vehicle chargepoint (EVCP) installations and assist in meeting the Government's net-zero ambitions, NAPIT Training has launched a new EVCP course, Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (City & Guilds 2921-31). The new qualification has been introduced following the UK’s aim to become net-zero by 2050. The transport sector is one of the b...

Firefighters are urging people living in Kent and Medway to follow simple steps to stay safe during the heatwave, and throughout the summer months.  With soaring temperatures in recent weeks and record-breaking highs forecast for 18 and 19 July, the Fire Severity Index is currently at level 4 'very high', moving to level 5 ‘exceptional’ throughout the day meaning fires could develop and spread rapidly and with greater severity. accidental fires In these conditions, crews...

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor decisions. DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids...

The plant produces and distributes food raw materials as well as essential oils and plant extracts. The company has opened a new production plant in Azerbaijan and uses a high-pressure water mist system (HPWM System) from AQUASYS to protect the site in the event of a fire. The innovative company from Berlin was specifically looking for a competent partner who could supply high quality and cost-efficient fire-fighting system for the new location in Azerbaijan. From the very beginning, AQUASYS pr...

Members of the Euralarm Fire Section are disappointed that the European Commission’s CPR proposal fails to address the market needs and does not address the main challenge facing standardization. Nevertheless, Euralarm will continue to contribute to provide feedback to the current public consultation expecting a more practical proposal. Robust standards Since 1970, Euralarm has worked hard to represent the interests of the electronic fire safety industry in the areas of standardization...

Electric wiring systems are mostly hidden and embedded in the construction, ceiling spaces, riser shafts, or wall cavities. Cables are installed in buildings by many different trades for different applications and often in polymeric conduit and ducting systems. What is not often realized is that the many miles of cables and many tons of plastic polymers which make up the wiring system can represent a major fixed fire load in a building.  Fire Spread & Flame Retardance Most common flex...

The Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo is dedicated solely to electric and hybrid marine technologies. The expo provides the venue for new product launches and industry innovations and it is considered the benchmark event for marine electrification in Europe. In 2022, emerging technologies and products were showcased to an audience of operators, ship owners, boat builders, propulsion system designers and manufacturers, naval architects, military fleet and port operators. Electric & Hybrid M...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced its participation in the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, which is scheduled to be held from July 18-22, 2022. This will be the company’s first appearance at an airshow, since De Havilland Canada became the operating brand for the companies that previously operated as Longview Aviation, Viking Air Ltd, Pacific Sky Training, and De Havilland Canada. Dash 8, Twin Otter, and aerial firefighter programs De Havilland Canada’s Chi...

TFT has introduced a new version of its CrewProtect product specifically designed for smaller spaces. The new unit was developed for enclosed cabs on SUVs, wildland vehicles, tillers, and commercial cabs on fire trucks and ambulances. The new 20 CFM version is only 6 lbs (2.75 kg) and fits in a 7.25" × 6" × 4" (185mm × 153mm × 102mm) space. It is available in a 12V or 24V version with a grey or white exterior.  Features of CrewProtect 20 Like the 100 CFM version o...

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to announce the growth of the laboratory services to include a listed antifreeze verification service. The current, 2020 edition of NFPA 25, the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, states that 'Except as permitted by 5.3.4.4.1 and 5.3.4.4.3, all antifreeze systems shall utilize listed antifreeze solution'. One of the exceptions allows legacy solutions to continue to be used in systems installed prior...

While ASELSAN broke records with its turnover, it also certifies its success in the global arena. ASELSAN, an organization of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, entered the list of the World's Top 100 Defense Industry Companies (Defense News Top 100) for the first time in 2008, ranking 97th. ASELSAN, which is the pioneer company of the national defense industry based on R&D and innovation, has increased its national and global successes and maintained its place in the 48th place it came...

An International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) study has reclassified the occupation of firefighting to the highest hazard category: Group 1, “carcinogenic to humans.” The previous study, conducted by IARC in 2007, had classified firefighting as Group 2B, “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” Group 1 classification of the firefighting occupation applies to men and women, career and volunteer personnel, and both structural and wildland firefighting occupations around...

Argus Security S.r.l announce the release of a new line of wired and wireless Manual Call Points. Fully approved to EN54-11 and EN54-25 (wireless variant) by BRE/LPCP, the new range delivers better performances in terms of device’s set up and usability. This new line of Manual Call Points will replace the existing range and we have added a waterproof wired variant. The obsolete products, both wired and wireless, will not be available after 1st January 2021. Key features Key features o...

In a move that will strengthen its presence in the Italian marketplace, the wireless fire detection and alarm devices pioneer, Argus Security, has acquired the assets and core business activities of IBIT Fireline Srl, one of its primary Italian distributors. With a long history of close collaboration, there are obvious synergies between the two companies, and the acquisition allows Argus to enhance its sales and support offer for its Italian customers, further leveraging the established partner...

Argus is revolutionizing the fire industry with Taurus, a range of high-performance wireless detection, control, and alarm devices, based on a new protocol that offers unprecedented capabilities, quality, and reliability. The Taurus product line is available in UK through Argus’s sister company Hyfire, prior to going on sale worldwide. Authority comment Giorgio Koursaris, Argus & Hyfire General Manager, commented: “The popularity of wireless fire technology has grown exponenti...

UKAS has welcomed the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as its most recent Member. As a company limited by guarantee, UKAS does not have shareholders and is governed by its Members. UKAS Members There are 21 UKAS Members, including the SMMT, who are drawn from government, business, professional institutes, and customer groups, all with an interest in accreditation. Other UKAS Members include the Confederation of British Industry, the Association for Innovation, Research and T...

One in four buildings (28%) in London that have had ‘stay put’ advice suspended have been flagged up by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for fire safety defects other than the unsafe cladding. fire safety issues These new figures, obtained by Labour’s London Assembly Fire and Resilience Spokesperson, Anne Clarke AM, reveal that as of June, 305 out of the 1099 buildings in London placed under a simultaneous evacuation policy were categorized as having ‘other fire safety i...

In the world, countries have two great challenges in terms of security in relation to protection and combat against the harmful effects of fires. The first has to do with a macro issue and is what each Nation-State has to do to help stop the process of deterioration due to climate change that the world experiencing, where the data tells us that the average temperature of the planet has increased 1.18 degrees Celsius, since the end of the 19th century and if this trend continues, the consequence...

The results of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection into the East of England Ambulance Service Trust have been published. Inspectors carried out a comprehensive inspection of the Trust’s emergency and urgent care service and emergency operations center in April before returning to inspect the ‘well-led’ element of the Trust in May. The CQC found the Trust had made a ‘marked improvement’ on significant and long-standing cultural issues that had led to i...

DuPont (Dupont Personal Protection) has partnered with a renowned UK fashion design university to develop Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that is fit for today’s changing workforce. The collaboration between Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design and DuPont Personal Protection aims to innovate protective clothing in line with evolving worker needs. Evolving demographic makeup of the workforce The demographic makeup of the workforce is evolving. The share of Eur...

WAGNER Group GmbH (WAGNER) has been awarded the ‘Innovative through Research’ seal by the Stifterverband, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This seal is awarded to companies that participate in the survey on research and development (R&D). The aim is to obtain a picture of the German research and innovation system in the business sector. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, WAGNER has been able to significantly increase its spending on the R&D dep...