Austria Fire Industry News

People being rescued through an E8000 rescue staircase at an emergency landing of A380 in Singapore The emergency landing required fast and safe evacuation of the Airbus A380, carrying more than 400 passengers. At the beginning of November 2010, a Rosenbauer E8000 rescue staircase was in action during the emergency landing of an Airbus A380 in Singapore. The wide body aircraft was able to touch down safely at its origin airport and all 459 people on board, were unharmed. The...

Fire protection vehicles can use EMEREC to communicate location data to the nearest emergency center With EMEREC, Rosenbauer has developed an information system, which combines comprehensive as well as up-to-date information from various data resources.In the event of an accident, eCall rings the uniform European emergency number 112 and communicates the location data of the accident vehicle and further important information to the nearest emergency cal...

Rosenbauer shall display numerous kinds of fire safety solutions including the conveyor belt protection From October 5-8, 2010, Rosenbauer will be exhibiting its latest solutions in the stationary extinguishing systems area at the "Security 2010". This is the first time that Rosenbauer has attended this fair, however for many years it has not only been integrating various foam extinguishing systems into vehicles, but also stationary fire protection systems.Irrespective...

SKY CAFS pumps extinguishing agent up to a height of 400 meters (1,312 ft) The problem of pumping water, hundreds of meters high up, has been keeping firefighters busy around the world. This problem has been solved by Rosenbauer’s SKY CAFS.Firefighters face complicated challenges with the ever-increasing heights of buildings. In particular, the question of pumping water hundreds of meters high up has been keeping firefighters busy around the world. SKY CAFS by Rosenb...

The new fire detection system of Surrey Hotel belongs to Fire Industry Association  A new fire detection and alarm system has been installed in the Ramada Farnham hotel in the south-east of England, which now features a safety solution from Hochiki, a member of the Fire Industry Association. The 96-bedroom Surrey hotel now boasts better protection in the form of more than 1,000 Hochiki devices from the firm's Enhanced System Protocol range. Building services consultancy...

ESC is committed to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electrical accidents at home or the workplace The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has just announced the successful projects in its 2010 Fire Safety Fund Awards scheme. Twenty three organisations throughout the UK will share over £100,000 of funding for specific regional initiatives to reduce the incidence of fires relating to electricity in homes. With around half of all domestic fires in the UK caused by...

Ten Cate manufactures functional materials for four major industrial sectors including firefighting industry Royal Ten Cate (multinational producer of functional materials) is to install an International Advisory Board as a strategic and advisory body to the Executive Board. The International Advisory Board of Ten Cate will comprise: Prof. J.G. de Hoop Scheffer, among other positions, Professor at University of Leiden, Co-President of the Security and Defence Agenda (Brussel...

The net profit of TenCate doubled in just the first quarter this year  Loek de Vries, Executive Board Chairman and CEO of TenCate said: "The net profit has doubled compared to the first half of 2009, after adjustment for over €5 million of net non-recurring income during the period." The interim results demonstrate the positive effects of the measures taken, particularly in the Geosynthetics & Grass sector. On a lower volume of sales, the operating result...

The new Mercedes Benz 6x6 in a LFB-A configuration with exclusive Compact Line lightweight body The Rosenbauer Compact Line product range has been expanded to include the Mercedes Benz Sprinter with the 6x4 or 6x6 vehicle with light weight rating of 7 tons to enable fire departments to carry larger load. The new Mercedes Benz Sprinter 6x6 in a LFB-A configuration (fire-fighting four-wheel drive vehicle with rescue equipment) with the exclusive Compact Line lightweight bod...

Rosenbauer's innovative HEROS-smarthelmet caught people's eyes at Interschutz 2010 The innovations keep on coming in Rosenbauer's equipment division:   HEROS-smart: 3/4 shell The HEROS-smart is a new addition to the line of personal protection equipment. This new 3/4 shell helmet is the logical addition to the full protection helmet HEROS-xtreme which has already been on the market since 2005. Both helmet systems, the HEROS-xtreme and the HEROS-smart were developed for...

The increased live load from 270 to 450 kgresulted in a higher rescue rate Rosenbauer showcased its special vehicles at Interschutz 2010 with new Metz rescue cage re-engineered for even more freedom of movement and an increased live load. The most noteworthy improvement of the new Metz rescue cage is the increased live load from 270 to 450 kg resulting in a higher rescue rate. Four people in the cageThe cage was optimized without increasing its dead weight, so that the...

Rosenbauer presented its first EPS to large number of audience at Interschutz 2010  Rosenbauerhas developed the first hybrid energy system for fire service vehicles. With the exception of centrifugal pumps, the innovative Electric Power System (EPS) provides all consumers in the superstructure with electrical power. The first vehicle to have this new energy system was put into operation by the Aschheim Volunteer Fire Service in April 2010. Rosenbauer has presented the EP...

FireVu provides next generation of smoke detection technology The FireVu units adopted for the iconic Palm Jumeirah are the latest and most capable incarnation of D-Tec's VSD technology. D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that its partner in the Middle East region, BSS-ME, has supplied, tested, and commissioned seven advanced IP-based, NetVu Connected, FireVu units to provide a state-of-the-art CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) solution for the main tunnel at the famou...

CEN-CENELEC is to hold web-based seminars on SMEs and European standardisation Small and medium enterprises will benefit from two-day CEN-CENELEC webinar. On Wednesday 26 May and Thursday 27 May CEN-CENELEC is to hold to web-based seminars on SMEs and European standardisation. To find out how your company can benefit from European standardisation, sign up for one of these free events. For more information and to register please click here. 

   In the course of a large-scale exercise on the A8 Innkreisautobahn freeway, September 17, 2009, EMEREC clearly demonstrated that it is ready for operations. The major focus of this exercise was supporting leadership responsibilities of operational staff by improving networking and providing up-to-date information. EMEREC provides the required information interface to fire fighters EMEREC will exhibit at Interschutz 2010, Leipzig. EMEREC provides relevant ope...

The vehicle is compact line body built on unitrac chasis The community of Betten-Bettmeralp (Canton Wallis) is an idyllic mountain village with a population of around 400 inhabitants and comprises the main village of Betten (1200 m above sea level) and the popular tourist location Bettmeralp (1950 m above sea level). The two parts of the community are only connected by a forest track, or a funicular. Not the easiest of conditions for the local fire service. This is why the m...

  PANTHER fire fighting vehicle was supplied to Ostrava airport in Czech Republic At the beginning of February, Rosenbauer, the world market leader in the special fire services vehicle field, supplied an unusual PANTHER to Ostrava, the largest regional airport in the Czech Republic. Key air traffic centerThe airport is situated 20 km to the south of Ostrava, which is the Czech Republic's third largest city and in recent years has developed into a key air traffic ce...

The CAF test was aimed at showing the fire fighting capabilities of compressed air foam The Upper Austrian Fire Protection Office recently performed a decisive fire test in cooperation with Rosenbauer. The test involved igniting cotton reels stacked on pallets to a height of seven meters (23 ft). The aim of the fire test was to demonstrate the effective extinguishing capability of CAF (Compressed Air Foam) systems. The test was prompted by several large-scale fires at a s...

Many German fire departments rely on Rosenbauer for its excellent fire vehicles With a comprehensive selection of fire-fighting technology products, Rosenbauer is a recognized partner to German professional fire departments. Many of these professional fire departments already have tailor-made vehicles by Rosenbauer. Rescue vehicles deployed by professional fire departments are globally deployable. To reflect this, Rosenbauer has the matching vehicles like cabins for cr...

  Alerting and notification sysytems share an important place in fire services Federal Signal is a leader in the design and deployment of fully redundant indoor, outdoor and personal alerting and notification systems that protect communities and citizens around the world. Mission-critical communications are enabled by Federal Signal alerting and notification systems, which are deployed in hundreds of implementations in countries, states, counties and cities around the w...

Rosenbauer will showcase over 30 exhibits of their fire and rescue products at Leipzig in June The preparations for the fair are in full swing at Rosenbauer, which is the biggest exhibitor at the global fire industry event this year.In June 2010 Leipzig will be the must-see venue for anybody active in rescue and security work, or interested in it. During six days of the fair, from June 7 to 12, the five halls and grounds at Leipzig trade fair center will host INTER...

  German Air Force placed an order with Rosenbauer for an autarkic POLY CAFS indoor extinguishing system Rosenbauer's stationary fire protection technology is deployed wherever independently actuating fire-fighting systems are required to suffocate fires immediately after they break out. The German Air Force recently placed another order with Rosenbauer for an autarkic POLY CAFS indoor extinguishing system for the test bay used by Europe's most modern jet fight...

  Metz Aerials will supply aerial ladders with retractable cage boom to Italy   Metz Aerials has recently chalked up another noteworthy success story in Italy. The Cassa Provinciale in the autonomous province of Trento (Italy) ordered L32A three aerial ladders with a retractable cage boom and a working height of 32 m from aerial ladder manufacturer Metz Aerials for the fire departments of Trentino. The contract, which was signed in January 2010 in the provin...

  Rosenbauer supplied Panther to Ostrava, the largest regional airport in the Czech Republic At the beginning of February, Rosenbauer, the world market leader in the special fire services vehicle field, supplied an unusual Panther to Ostrava, the largest regional airport in the Czech Republic. Ostrava Aiport is situated 20 km to the south of Ostrava, which is the Czech Republic's third largest city and in recent years has developed into a key air traffic centre due to a...

FRI provides comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers Maximise your budget and get the most for your training dollars in 2010. Make your plans now to attend Fire-Rescue International (FRI), August 24-28 in Chicago. FRI provides the most comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers at a price that fits your budget. In addition to leadership training, your registration includes free access to an e...

Michael Kristeller has been appointed as the new head of Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG Michael Kristeller has been appointed as the new head of Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG and will now manage the company in conjunction with Gottfried Reiter. Michael succeeds Dr. Wolfgang Stroh, who now heads the Group Auditing at our headquarters in Leonding. In the course of this change, the executive management tasks have also been reassigned, with Michael Kristeller taking charge o...

Celebrate safely - prevent fire and burn-related injuries during the winter months Utilize these safety tips and information from Fire Corps to help prepare your family, friends, and neighbors and ensure a safe and happy holiday season for all. The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends, family, and good food, but it is also a time to be conscientious of everyday hazards. Cooking SafetyAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking...

The London Fire Brigade celebrated staff's special achievements yesterday Some of London Fire Brigade's most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured yesterday (4 November), winning ‘Special Achievement Awards' at a ceremony held at Altitude in Millbank Tower.    Certificates were handed out for people and projects including:    Three firefighters from Hornchurch Fire Station (Marc Berridge, Richard Norris and Andrew Wright) for sa...

Kent and Medway are changing fast with new large scale developments in housing, retail and transport, and environmental risks like extreme weather and floods. To keep you safe, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) needs to begin planning for those changes now - and it wants local people to get involved with shaping the future of the service. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Chairman, Bryan Cope said: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service works around the clock, 365 days a...

Edward Matthews was so impressed with the firefighters' helpfulness that he bequeathed them a third of his estate Kind-hearted Ashford pensioner, Edward Matthews, has left over £60,000 in his will to The Fire Fighters Charity, simply because of the kind nature of the local firefighters who installed a smoke alarm in his property, shortly before he died. Retired welder, Edward, had lived in his council property in Arlington, Ashford until he died in April 2009, aged 88...