Barbados Fire Industry News

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 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, 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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

BAFE announces that the Furlough scheme cut-off date has been extended to 19 March, 2020. Thousands of more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced recently.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing in rural economies, reducing wildfire risk, and improving forest conditions by awarding $7.62 million in grants as part of the agency’s Wood Innovations Grant program.  Program opportunities  The Wood Innovations Grant program advances innovations in wood products that create jobs, revitalize local economies, and support sustainable forest land management. Thirty-five business, non-profit, university and tri...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, announced that it donated $20,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $10,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light®, Red Vantage® helmet light, and Red Siege® AA lantern. Streamlight earmarks $1.00, $3.00, and $2.00, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The company also contributed $10,000 for renewal of its "Bro...

Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced.

The Construction Industry Council are providing two opportunities that may be of benefit. The first is a Webinar on Employment and Jobs during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis focusing on the self-employed and freelance workers, which will take place today (15/04/2020) at 2pm. The webinar will last for one hour and is being led by Charles Homan of UHY Hacker Young. Zoom webinar 15 April 2020 02:00 PM on the topic of: Help for the self-employed in the age of Coronavirus. The second is t...

Big Bear Fire Department announces that it will suspend its popular chipping program for the 2020 season. This grant-funded program has been highly successful in helping residents create defensible space around their structures.  denied grant letters The Fire Department actively researches and applies for hazardous fuel reduction grants to keep the chipping program and the hazardous tree removal program going. The Department recently received denial letters for the three grants appl...

BAFE, British Approvals for Fire Equipment has announced that it welcomes the statement from the UK Home Office, regarding the Key Worker status for all fire industry employees, providing essential services, as published by the FIA, Fire Industry Association. The BAFE statement added that the organization was grateful for the FIA initiative to clarify this. Key Worker Status directly to FIA The Minister of State for Security, the Rt. Hon James Brokenshire, MP in the UK Parliament, has written...

Ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents are at the front line of emergency medical care. Ambulance workers too, must not be exposed to any greater risk from personal injury than other emergency workers. Since 2008, UK ambulance services have adopted the view that the use of professional safety helmets rather than hard-hat style products mitigate the risk of injury to workers operating in potentially dangerous environments. Whereas plastic har...

Infographics running one-to-one demos online for Fire and Rescue Services throughout the summer, featuring FireWatch integrated Fire & Rescue management suite. The resource planning and management solution connect teams, tasks, and data to provide the complete picture of your operations. The Cloud access model, new Mobile Phone App, and Web Client enable to manage operations and self-serve from anywhere, anytime, all in one integrated location and user experience. Features Flexible clo...

Rosenbauer has developed a face cover with which people who often come into close contact with others, even in times of the Coronavirus, can better protect themselves: employees in supermarkets, delivery personnel, as well as emergency services personnel, healthcare workers, etc. Tried-and-tested components of the HEROS-titan firefighting helmet are used for the new face cover, the helmet harness system, in particular, has been adapted to current needs. It can be quickly adjusted in multiple dir...

AMKUS Rescue Systems introduces a line of high performance, battery powered and twin-lined rescue tools. The cutters, spreaders, and combi-tools are constructed from solid aluminum and are ready for service in the severe duty of challenging first responders. The new battery powered ION® tool’s onboard pump system delivers amazingly fast performance under both loaded and unloaded conditions. The tools are compact to access tight spaces and require less room on apparatus. In addition, t...

Euralarm released a Communiqué with recommendations on updating national Codes (like a Building Code, Fire Code, etc.) when new Standards become available. The development of new or revized standards follows a certain process that is finalized with the ratification of the standard by the standardization body (CEN, CENELEC, …).  Following the ratification there are dates that the new or revized standard is available, announced and published followed by a date that the former s...