Germany Fire Industry News

All chimneys and flue-ways should be cleaned and checked during the summer months The inviting warmth of an open fire is the last thing on most people minds in the summer, but it’s best to check that your chimney is in the best of health before you start to use it. North Yorkshire  Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) is reminding local householders to ensure their chimney is fire-safe while the weather is fine by booking a registered chimney sweep this Chimney Fire Sa...

The new merger of Rosenbauer companies will lead to overall progress of the company The merger of these two companies, henceforth to be known as Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH and  Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik GmbH headquartered in Luckenwalde With retroactive effect from 1st January 2011, the Group's two German companies Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Passau, and the Luckenwalde-based Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik GmbH are to merge. The merger of these two comp...

The Firefighter Convention is the central dialogue hub for fire departments all over Germany Hannover is to host the 29th German Firefighting Convention, which is run at the turn of each decade, in 2020. The venue selection was made by the German Fire Services Association (DFV) at the 28th German Firefighting Convention, which was staged in parallel with the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair from 7 to 13 June this year in Leipzig. The decision means that INTERSCHUTZ 2020 will also be h...

40 delegates from 23 countries gathered in Bristol for the 3 day list A recent conference held to discuss developments in the global market for firefighter personal protection attracted almost 40 delegates, from 23 countries, who gathered in Bristol at the biennial event arranged by Bristol Uniforms for its international network of distributors. Representation from Asia Pacific, Africa, Central and South America, the Gulf States and Europe ensured that the 3 day event reflecte...

Gas-Pro from Crowcon is ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at the Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen between 6-8 September. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and Positive Safety™ (tri-colour status indicator).  Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax...

Crowcons Gas-Pro has several special features that makes it ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at A+A 2011 in Düsseldorf between October 18-21. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and a tri-colour status indicator. Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax in...

An ensemble of Autronica's safety and emergency products Autronica presented a brand new range of powerful safety and emergency products at this year's Firex. New AutroSafe 4 Addressable Control Panels provide a new level in interactive fire detection systems. They are built to deliver a higher degree of safety. A dual network between all panels secures redundant panel network. Its panel network, AutroNet, connects the different panels through a high-speed redundant...

TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions

Nittan UK boasts an extensive range of fire detector systems Following the launch of Nittan (UK) Ltd.’s most extensive ever range of Modules for the Evolution fire detection brand, Nittan is delighted to announce they are now fully supported by Advanced Electronics Mx-4000N series control panels. Nittan’s existing Evolution product range has been compatible with the Mx-4000N control panels for some time, but the inclusion of the latest products – the Evoluti...

Sepura Intrinsacally-Safe radio is designed to operate in hazardous environments around the world Sepura is using the Tetra World Congress 2011 in Budapest to announce the addition of Intrinsically-Safe products to its already market-leading range of TETRA radios.  The launch strengthens still further Sepura’s leadership of the global TETRA terminals market and extends its reach into hazardous “Gas and Dust” sectors, such as fire, oil and gas exploration...

The risks associated with fire in the petrochemical industry, whether it be on production platforms at sea or on shore at oil terminals and storage facilities, have been brought into sharp focus by a number of high profile incidents, resulting in tremendous damage to infrastructure and sadly, in some extreme cases, the large-scale loss of life. This has caused the industry to look at new approaches such as Video Smoke Detection (VSD) to protect key elements of their infrastructure and to ensur...

Fike's new quality vent product will compliment its range of fire suppression systems Fike is now offering Impulse Du-Flow pressure vents designed to relieve pressures that can occur with chemical gaseous-type fire extinguishing systems,  effectively protecting the structure while still allowing for superior fire protection.Fike is a leader in clean agent, gaseous fire suppression systems, and recently expanded its offering with the addition of Impulse Technology to...

Draeger's new suit meets the requirements of fire & rescue service teams As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit.  Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances.  Should an outer layer be damaged, the wearer is kept safe by th...

FDIC is the largest fire rescue and training conference and exhibition and this year saw the largest audience of the event to date. With over 28,700 registered attendees, the FDIC 2011 was buzzing with industry professionals viewing the latest innovations, equipment, and fire apparatus in the industry.  TheBigRedGuide.com was at show to capture some of this year's highlights. See the album with captions  

Having the proper fire safety and chemical-protective equipment is imperative where risk of hazardous chemical exposure is great With businesses still facing the effects of the economic crisis with budget cuts, safety remains a key concern when it comes to finding cost-effective solutions without compromising public safety. One type of incident which many businesses are not properly equipped for is hazardous chemical exposure. Ian Hutcheson of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics...

Rosenbauer’s QuickViewer immediately recognises when there is no webcam installed QuickViewer was introduced at the INTERSCHUTZ 2010 in Leipzig, the world's largest leading international exhibition for rescue, fire prevention, disaster relief, safety and security.Rosenbauer focuses on computer-based expansion of the information contents of its product sheets - the innovation: the Rosenbauer "QuickViewer". Here, the computer's screen provides additional information on...

  Airport firefighters operate very differently to their municipal fire and rescue colleagues For the thousands of firefighters covering over 80 major commercial airports throughout Europe, life is very different from that experienced by their municipal fire and rescue service colleagues. The differences range from the type of regime they experience to the types of emergency they are called upon to deal with on a daily basis. Richard Cranham, Business Development Manage...

Secutech Thailand 2011 will feature exhibition of products from the fire safety and security industry In an exhibition space of 5,000 sq.m., exhibitors will be able to show a comprehensive range of products, services and technologies related to fire safety and security industry. Secutech Thailand, set to become the leading trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries in Thailand, is attracting leading industry players to its upcoming show which will be held 3...

Fike has been specialising in fire, explosion and over-pressurisation solutions for over 65 years Fike has announced that it has received CE Marking on its Percussion Initiator and Time Delay Fuse products, part of Fike’s specialised line of energetic devices that work with oil and gas downhole operations. GB Explosives Notified Body (ENB), which operates within the Health and Safety Laboratory, offers an independent, specialised technical service in the assessment...

Are new VA standards cause for alarm? Dr Steve Harrison, Product Engineering Manager at ASL Safety & Security, considers certification requirements in the voice alarm (VA) sector and how pending new standards will differ from predecessors. What's new, what should we be interested in, when are the implementation deadlines and what is the best route towards compliance?  With major new voice alarm standards set to come into operation in Britain in 2011 (British Standard...

The 9" Fire Hiker is not only high-heat resistant but also water and puncture resistant meant for wildland firefighting The 9" Fire Hiker is constructed with HAIX's new Sun Reflect leather that reduces the heating effect of the leather by direct sunlight. HAIX, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, and law enforcement footwear, announces the release of the new Fire Hiker for wildland firefighting. The Fire Hiker was developed in cooperat...

There would be a wide variety of presentations on extinguishing systems at the conference The VdS International Conference will bring a new wave of develpoment in fire extinguishing technology. On 8th and 9th December 2010, the 7th International VdS Expert Conference on Fire Extinguishing Systems will be hosted in Cologne. Its working languages will be German and English. Key-note speakers from the insurance business, industry, research and fire safety organisations will ma...

Draeger's new CPS 7900, a gas tight chemical protection suit Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit. As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit. Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances. Should an out...

Grand National Technical Library in Prague is equipped with FOGTEC's high pressure water mist system High-pressure water mist systems from FOGTEC are becoming more and more prevalent in archives, libraries, museums, theaters and concert halls. At the Security 2010 trade fair for safety and fire protection technology, held from 5-8 October 2010 in Essen, FOGTEC presented its innovative water mist systems for fighting fire in buildings, industrial facilities, tunnels and train...

Esser will showcase many innovations in fire detection technology at Security Essen 2010 Esser ready to flaunt its new products at Security 2010 in Essen. Beyond its well-proven Esser-branded products, Novar GmbH located at Neuss, Germany will showcase many innovations in fire detection technology and voice alarm systems at the industry's main trade fair this year, security 2010 in Essen, Germany from 5th to the 8th October in Hall 3, Stand 211. ESSER is the first and only m...

The Draeger DDT5000 non-invasive drug testing system in action County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service takes health and safety very seriously indeed and has had a drugs and alcohol policy in place as part of its health and safety management system since September 2008. Until recently it relied on a third party to carry out drugs testing but, following a change to the Draeger DDT5000 non-invasive drug testing system, the Service has not only improved the speed of t...

Number of videos from Bullard TV are present on Youtube which showcase its range of products Bullard TV is home to 31 videos including fire helmet testing & maintenance, thermal imaging uses and respiratory protection product training. Be part of the Bullard TV family on YouTube!  Now, you can view Bullard product and promotional videos by visiting the following link. Currently, Bullard TV is home to 31 videos including fire helmet testing and maintenance, thermal im...

The 420 Series of automatic fire detectors  Bosch is participating at Security 2010 in Essen, Germany in hall 3/stand 409. Among other innovative products, solutions and services Bosch presents the following: The complete High Definition surveillance portfolio With the introduction of a complete portfolio of HD solutions, Bosch addresses the growing demand for HD systems in the network (IP) security market and takes image quality to the next level. With more detaile...

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...