Germany Fire Industry News

Rosenbauer displayed its complete line of PANTHER aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle at INTERSCHUTZ  Rosenbauer America sent a heavy rescue vehicle on a Spartan chassis, Rosenbauer Spain a forest firefighting vehicle on an Unimog to the show. At the Interschutz 2010 Rosenbauer displayed remarkable innovations and demonstrated its product line in action. ARFF Vehicles: The complete line of the PANTHER aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles and the rescue stair v...

The stand was busier than virtually any other on the entire exhibition site  HAIX® proved to be one of the major attractions at Interschutz 2010, Leipzig. For HAIX®, the Bavarian specialist in functional footwear, more than 40,000 visitors, a revolutionary new firefighting boot and a song that people are going to hear a lot more of sum up the world’s biggest trade show for the fire and rescue industry. “INTERSCHUTZ 2010 in Leipzig broke all previ...

New AT vehicle can be termed as "Fire truck of the future" for its advanced concepts and tecnology Two features make the new AT stand out: It is compact and high in quality. The new body concept also enabled the weight to be reduced further. A new color concept supports the crew in the intuitive operation of the vehicle. At the Interschutz 2010 in Leipzig, Rosenbauer presented the newest generation of the AT. The "Fire Truck of the Future" boasts 90 new innovations. It is now...

The Sepura radios will enhance the communication efficiency fire departments in Saarland The State of Saarland opted Sepura's STP hand-portable and SRG mobile gateway radios to become the first German state to select the new Sepura Colour Console (SCC) for the mobile radios. The government of the German Federal State of Saarland has announced the award of the contract for their entire fleet of 4,000 TETRA radios to Sepura's partner in Germany, Selectric Nachrichten-Systeme Gm...

Firefighters all over the worldare protected by the TenCate protective fabrics At the international trade fair show Interschutz this week in Leipzig (GE), TenCate Protective Fabrics presents its multi layered fabric for fire fighting apparel. TenCate Protective Fabrics supplies all the protective layers called Millenia 450, at 450 grams per square metre in this light weight TenCate Tecasystem™. That integrated protective system is the lightest on the intern...

Step in, zip up, fasten the closure system in mere seconds and you are ready to fight the fire  The FIRE HERO from HAIX fulfils the highest level of safety requirements of fire and rescue services around the world. The new FIRE HERO® is a revolutionary new firefighter boot. With more than nine cutting-edge innovations, HAIX® demonstrates where the industry is headed. Step in, zip up, fasten the closure system in one motion and you are ready to fight the...

A busy and successful INTERSCHUTZ trade show 2010 Exhibitors and event organizers at INTERSCHUTZ 2010, the International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Prevention, Disaster Relief, Safety and Security had an extremely positive opinion at the close of the show. “Companies consistently reported encountering investment-ready visitors who were equipped with decision-making authority. Fifty percent of attendees came to the event with firm investment plans,” repor...

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...

Draeger's X-Zone ushers in a new era in gas detection technology Transportable gas detection has entered a new era with the launch of the Draeger X-zone 5000 wireless monitoring unit. Easily positioned and providing clear alarms, these robust, waterproof units ensure increased levels of safety by detecting and communicating the presence of a wide range of toxic, combustible and explosive gases over longer distances. Bringing Zone 0 ATEX performance, longer sensor life, en...

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. 

There will be a record number of visitors and exhibitors from the fire services industry at Intershutz 2010 Interschutz 2010 in Leipzig will attract more than 100,000 international visitors, of whom 95 percent will be emergency and rescue sector professionals. From 7-12 June, 2010, the city of Leipzig, Germany, will be hosting the Interschutz expo, the global shop window for suppliers to the non-police public safety sector. The fair showcases products and services for emergen...

Draeger webinar will discuss impact of gases like HCN and CO on fire fighters Two experienced firefighters will conduct the webinar. Captain Rick Rochford is a 26-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, and Anthony Toro is a veteran firefighter involved in an HCN/CO exposure case. Modern technology and the increasing use of synthetic materials has changed the way that fire burns, making it more toxic, much hotter and with faster flashovers. As a result...

Along with products Draeger will also offer its training courses Draeger's extensive range of personal escape systems, portable gas detection equipment and diagnostic equipment for non-invasive drug and alcohol testing will be on display at the Fire Rescue International 2010.   New firefighting helmets, self-contained breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras and chemical protection suits will be unveiled by Draeger at this year's show. As well...

Draegor VFR Pro helmets are designed for both comfort and per formance Designed for both comfort and performance, the Draeger VFR Pro is believed to be the lightest helmet to meet EN443: 2008-B. Lightweight, rugged and comfortable to wear, the ergonomic Draeger VFR Pro Helmet is designed for use in firefighting, industrial, marine, offshore and military applications. Available in two versions to suit the needs of high heat environments such as those found...

The protection of subways with stationary firefighting systems is becoming much more urgent One Seven® introduces new ways of fighting fires in confined spaces.  The catastrophic fires with numerous fatalities and high property damage in tunnels in recent years have clearly thrown up the necessity for more safety in such structures. The terrorist attacks in the underground train systems in London and Korea added a new dimension. The protection of the strongly...

  One Seven provides measures to cut down risks of fires at petrochemical plants   Sensitive fuel storage tanks are at maximum risk of catching fire, which would have catastrophic cosequences. Storage tanks are an important part of modern-day infrastructure. They supply fuels and raw materials to the industry and heating fuel and automobile fuel to the populace. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to take effective measures so that fires and explosions are a...

The International Civil Aviation Organization has strict regulations for heliport safety One Seven® firefighting infrastructure meets stringent heliport safety requirements. For heliports, there are strict directives of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. In the framework of these regulations, there are also stringent requirements for the stationary firefighting equipment for heliports. All One Seven® systems fulfil the ICAO requirements...

One Seven provides complete solution for fire safety in the industrial sector One outstanding quality of One Seven® technologies is the level of flexibility with which it can be deployed. The One Seven® technology is very flexible in deployment because of its outstanding properties. It is used mainly in the industrial sector, where large areas or sensitive instruments are involved. The dimensioning of the stationary plants depends on the required a...

  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...

Mechanical ventilation provider Drägerwerk is aiming at increasing its savings in 2010 Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA turnaround programme has already saved around EUR 45 million in 2009. Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA took important steps towards increasing efficiency, lowering costs and boosting net sales in fiscal year 2009 with the help of its turnaround program. Order intake in 2009 went up by 2.9 percent (net of currency effects) to EUR 1,978.3 milli...

 Annual ski championships included nine staff members from Shropshire Fire and Rescue service Fire and Rescue staff members participated at Annual Ski Championships Bavaria, Germany, 3rd -5th February 2010. As guests of Feuerwehr Regensburg (Regensburg Fire Service), nine staff members from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended and participated in the above ski championships. This was the first occasion in the prestigious event's 36-year hi...

'All the employees of Dräger worldwide send their hopes and prayers to the people of Haiti' Dräger, a global leader in mechanical ventilation, is providing 16 Carina-home ventilators and two anesthesia machines to aid earthquake victims. This donation comes at the request of the University of Miami, where an international effort to create a 300-bed field hospital at the Port-au-Prince airport is taking place. Dräger's response was immediate, noting that...

The Leipzig Trade Fair Centre will be home to exhibits from over 1,000 companies in five halls There are only a few months to go before the highly esteemed 2010 INTERSCHUTZ trade fair, known as the "Der Rote Hahn". At this year's event, the Leipzig Trade Fair Centre will be home to exhibits from over 1,000 companies in five halls.  A high level of international involvement will also characterize this major fair for rescue, fire/disaster protection and safety, which is h...

Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Fire Services Institute will present its latest fire prevention research Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Fire Services Institute (IdF) will be presenting its latest fire prevention research findings at the German Fire Protection Association (GFPA) stand and at the University of Magdeburg group pavilion, at Interschutz 2010. The institute uses state-of-the-art measurement, laboratory and computer systems. Its largescale testing facilities include a 2...

Klaus Tonhäuser is the new CEO at Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik, the production centre for fire trucks Klaus Tonhäuser is the new head of Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik.At the beginning of the year, Klaus Tonhäuser assumed the management of Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik, thus succeeding the former CEO, Franz Berger, who has entered well-earned retirement. Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik GmbH, which is based in Luckenwalde, Germany, constitutes Rosenbauer's prod...

  Nautilus is based on the tried and trusted Rosenbauer pump technology   Rosenbauer, the technology leader in the fire industry branch, has started 2010 in innovative mood with the market launch of the Nautilus submersible pump. The Fire Pump, which constitutes a completely new development, is a piece of core equipment in any fire service and is employed to pump out flooded cellars, wells and drainage shafts, as well as for the water supply of pumper trucks....

INTERSCHUTZ hosts the spectacular contest for the title of "toughest fireman in the world An absolute highlight of the supporting program and a big crowd favorite at INTERSCHUTZ involves the spectacular contest for the title of "toughest fireman in the world". In 2005 more than 20,000 spectators witnessed this four-day event which drew 140 active participants to Hannover. The individual activities demand the utmost of contestants, who need to compete in full gear and g...

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...

  Selectric GmbH has won the tender for the supply of Sepura TETRA radios to the German federal state of NRW Selectric GmbH has won the tender for the supply of Sepura TETRA radios to the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The digital terminals will be delivered to the North Rhine-Westphalian Police. The contract awarded to Sepura's German partner Selectric Nachrichten Systeme GmbH is for c. 25,000 Sepura radios and accessories. On Friday the 15th of...

  Christoph Ahlhaus, Minister of the Interior for Hamburg and Hendrik Pieper, Selectric GmbH The radios will be provided to the police, fire brigades and ambulance services in Hamburg.On Thursday 19th November the Minister of the Interior of the German City State of Hamburg received the first digital Sepura TETRA radios for the city's public safety organisations. This symbolic event was celebrated with an official ceremony, which took place at the "Davidwache" Police Sta...