Cambodia Fire Industry News

From 1 January 2026, the regulation of firefighting foams on ships will start to catch up with the global rejection of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS). From that date, the use of PFOS will be prohibited onboard new ships, with existing vessels needing to replace them by their first survey thereafter. Persistent Organic Pollutants Recognized as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), PFOS was discontinued by major US chemical producers over a decade ago under Environmental Protection Agenc...

Bull Products, a provider of temporary fire protection solutions for the construction industry and other applications, is proud to announce the expansion of its 100% wireless and EN 54-certified SITENET fire detection and alarm system range. SITENET Wireless Fire Alarm Range The range has been extended to include devices designed to be more aesthetically suited for internal environments, such as modular buildings, often required on a construction project. Bull Products is the only provider of...

Amthal Group Companies has proudly announced Reece Paprotny as its new Managing Director, highlighting an impressive journey from apprentice to pioneer guided by a company-wide commitment to personal growth and development. Reece joined Amthal as a Finance Apprentice in 2015 and has since demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership. He joined the Senior Management team in 2018 and was promoted to Commercial Director in 2023. Reece Paprotny “Reece’s journey from an...

Oskar Strøm, a renowned expedition pioneer, heads film expeditions in Svalbard. These expeditions focus on documenting polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat. To capture unique footage, the film crew lives in extreme conditions: enduring very low temperatures, residing in small sleeping pods, and positioning themselves near polar bears. Strøm required a solution to secure the camp and protect his team and valuable equipment from polar bears wandering around searching for...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.  Cross-selling opportunities Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greate...

The sensor solution provider - HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales to deliver TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than 200 million Euros. TRS-4D naval radar The initial order placed in 2022 comprised the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for four Niedersachsen-class frigates (F126) and a radar segment for the test center. Due to the expansion, two further F126 frigates will be equipped. The TRS-4D naval radar from HENS...

CABE is delighted to announce that Dr. Hywel Davies HonFCIBSE has joined CABE as Head of Technical Insight. Having worked in the construction sector for almost 40 years, Davies is an authority in our industry; his appointment supports CABE’s journey of continuous improvement, focused on ensuring our members are best placed to deliver a safe, sustainable, and inclusive built environment. Dr. Hywel Davies Beginning his career at the Building Research Establishment (BRE), Dr. Hywel Davie...

The integration of technology into the fire service has significantly enhanced operations, but it has also introduced new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity has become a concern for fire departments, possibly impacting their ability to respond effectively to emergencies and protect communities.   Potential problems emanating from cybersecurity concerns include a disruption of a community’s emergency response system. False alarms could result from malicious computer hackers manipulating...

When fire safety fails, lives are put at risk. In all buildings, reasonable steps must be made to reduce the likelihood and impact of fire, yet, many people remain unsure and indecisive toward fire safety practices and the roles and responsibilities associated with fire door safety. In view of this, in October 2023, new fire safety legislation was introduced to non-domestic properties in England and Wales. Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has made a number of amendments to the...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is pleased to announce the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief C. Reid Vaughan of the Cuba Fire Department in Alabama and Career Fire Chief Randy Royal of the Colorado Springs Fire Department in Colorado have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief for...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Commercial and Residential Fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3 billion. "The sale of our Commercial and Residential Fire business marks a defining step in our planned business exits critical to our transformational journey to becoming a focused, agile, higher-growth, pure-play company dedicated to creating...

Providing innovative fire safety technology, global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has revealed its role in protecting the prestigious F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024, with its WES system utilized across several temporary buildings for optimum site protection. Working closely with Hungarian partner, High-Security Kft, Ramtech supplied its EN54-25 compliant wireless fire and evacuation system (WES) for various structures including media spaces, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and conference areas...

ARA has bucked the trend of a declining manufacturing industry in Australia and New Zealand since the start of the ARA business in 2001. Manufacturing was once a major economic contributor in Australia from a peak of 25% of the gross domestic product in the 1960’s to under 6%. Manufacturing employment as a percent of total Australian employment has declined from 25% in the 1960s to approximately 6%. manufacturing sector A similar, but not quite as pronounced trend during the past 60 yea...

ARA Electrical has been engaged by South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal to design, supply, and install a 66kV/11kV electrical supply and distribution network. The main purpose of this project is to provide additional ventilation capacity and communication infrastructure to support the development of the mining operation. package and deliverables The contract is scheduled to be completed by December 2024. The project site is approximately 35km North-West of Wollongong, 8km North-West of Appin,...

Allison Transmission has strengthened its reputation in the Middle East with a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia. A new partnership with HINO Motors has led to the deployment of over 80 HINO 500 Series trucks, equipped with the Allison 3000 Series™ six-speed fully automatic transmission, to Fire and Hazard Control Co in the Kingdom. Allison’s advanced transmission solutions This achievement marks a substantial growth for Allison from the initial delivery of eight trucks in 202...

Telguard, a pioneer in security and life safety technologies, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the TG-7FM 5G LTE-M multi-carrier communicator. Setting a new standard in commercial fire applications, the TG-7FM offers unparalleled reliability and connectivity by harnessing ground-breaking multi-carrier capability, supporting all three major U.S. carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. TG-7FM The TG-7FM provides superior connectivity right out of the box. Designed to ensure continu...

The sensor specialist - HENSOLDT has received a further order for the delivery of 'Dynahawk' fire control sights (FLV). The customer is the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The order includes deliveries in 2024 and 2025, with an option for further systems in 2026. The order is worth several million euros. HENSOLDT has already supplied fire control sights in previous years. anti-tank weapons "With the 'Dynahawk', we are significa...

Aliaxis SA, a world pioneer in enabling access to water and energy through innovative fluid management solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the manufacturing assets of the Johnson Controls CPVC pipe and fittings business for residential and light commercial sprinkler systems. This acquisition affirms the commitment to the North American growth strategy. Aliaxis is bolstering its product range with a more comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression systems fo...

As a pivotal moment for both environmental and firefighter health initiatives, the Victoria Fire Department has placed into service its first electric fire truck, a Rosenbauer RTX.  With a target to electrify or renewably power 80 percent of its vehicles by 2040, the city has already placed an order for a second unit.  state-of-the-art electric fire truck With the new Rosenbauer RTX, this addition to the Victoria firefighting fleet is an agile, climate-friendly emergency respon...

Quick action by a resident of a Bluffton apartment unit may have prevented a fire from spreading across multiple units or possibly, the entire complex. The simple act of closing interior doors contributed to containing the flames to within her bedroom. The Bluffton Township Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the Emerson Isles Apartments, on Simmonsville Road, around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fire crews Arriving in about four minutes, fire crews were able to put out the blaze before it...

Recently, China and Indonesia started the integrated commissioning of the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway, a landmark project for high-quality joint construction of "the Belt and Road Initiative", marking new major progress in its construction. In this project, more than 10 Zoomlion mixing plants have been put into efficient service with an annual output of over 3 million cubic meters of concrete, laying a solid foundation for the opening and operation of the whole line. HZS120R container m...

“America Burning” was released 51 years ago. The publication and the momentum that it created produced a measurable change in the fire service. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy were created. Financial resources became available to begin to understand fire-related risk, and nationally coordinated efforts were instituted. The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) was conceived to begin to understand the quantity and type of eme...

Skills for Security is proud to announce a new partnership with Eaton, a global pioneer in power management solutions. Eaton has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the fire and security sector through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Eaton, renowned for its expertise in fire and security systems alongside a whole host of other solutions, will work closely with Skills for Security to support the development an...

Rail transportation stands for sustainable mobility. To make rolling stock even safer, fast and reliable fire detection systems are essential to protect people and minimize damage. This is why automatic detection systems are used, with aspirating smoke detectors enabling early fire detection. These systems were first used 30 years ago. WAGNER is presenting the latest developments in this technology as well as other fire protection systems and innovations at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from Septem...

Rail transport stands for sustainable mobility. In order to make rail vehicles even safer, fast and reliable fire detection systems are essential to protect people and minimize damage. Automatic reporting systems are therefore used, with aspirating smoke detectors enabling early fire detection. These systems were first used 30 years ago. WAGNER will present the latest developments in this technology as well as other fire protection systems and innovations at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from Septe...

The Krommenie fire department in the Dutch safety region 'Zaanstreek-Waterland' received a new foam firefighting vehicle from Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. on July 29th, 2024. The vehicle is based on a 4-axle Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4/4 chassis with an engine output of 460 kW (625 HP). The standard Mercedes-Benz cab offers space for a crew of 1+1. The ALPAS superstructure makes it possible to carry over 11,000 liters of extinguishing agent and ensures the necessary robustness and durabilit...

The increasing incidence of wildfires and floods due to climate change has altered the requirements for personal protective equipment for firefighters. In response, Rosenbauer has completely redesigned the HEROS H10, creating a helmet that meets all the demands of combating wildfires, vegetation fires, and technical rescues. Development began in July 2021, resulting in a versatile and robust helmet that meets five European standards. The helmet stands out for its lightweight design of only 800...

Rosenbauer America has initiated delivery on a major contract with the Oregon State Fire Marshal. With a total contract award of (27) Type 3 Pumpers and (30) Water Tenders, the first (12) Type 3 units and first (15) Water Tenders have been placed into service across the state of Oregon. The contract was awarded to Rosenbauer America, through its authorized sales and service dealer, General Fire Apparatus. “So many communities are now being protected with the latest firefighting technology...

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilizes doctors to provide critical care for young patients in...

Community engagement in fire safety initiatives is crucial for creating resilient neighborhoods and reducing the impact of fire-related incidents. That said, let’s draw insights from Fire Safety Search regarding various successful community-based programs that effectively promote awareness and preparedness for fire safety. Here, they explore these initiatives, and effective outreach strategies, and showcase examples of communities actively involved in fire safety efforts. Successful Comm...