Liechtenstein Fire Industry News

Every year, about 10,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired, and waste consumer fireworks. In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $100 million in direct property damage. Many U.S. cities are seeing a surge in consumer fireworks usage by the public in 2020. Consumer fireworks Consumer fireworks are defined as any small firework device designed to produce visible effects by combustion and...

Low-expansion foam generators operate with a pre–mix feed. The foam nozzle converts the supply pressure into speed with the air suction function, which vigorously agitates to produce the foam sprayed from a distance. Low-expansion foam generators The foam nozzles are available in two versions, a self-suction version of the emulsifier, which involves transporting the emulsifier can with the nozzle, and the non-self-suction version where the premixing is carried out using a proportioner ge...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global presence in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Nish Vartanian, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Stifel 2019 Cross Sector Insight Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET. A real-time audio and slid...

Following the recent acquisition of Norwegian lifeboat builder, Norsafe by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, the two companies are joining forces at Nor-Shipping 2019 to showcase their complete safety solution.  For decades, the name “Norsafe” has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative lifeboat design and craftsmanship. Acknowledging this legacy as well as looking forward to a new and exciting future as part of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, all of Norsafe’s boat and da...

When the warmer weather arrives, the first thing most of us get excited about is a BBQ. The longer days, lighter evenings, and summer holidays mean it’s the perfect time to get the BBQ sizzling. If one wants to prevent the event of a fire, it is important to take extra care when cooking with a BBQ One can have a BBQ almost anywhere these days now, maybe at home with the family or maybe a disposable BBQ on the beach with friends. No matter where it is enjoyed the most, behind the sausages...

Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer, recently delivered two customized pumpers to the Forks Fire Department, stationed in the town of Cheektowaga, New York. Both apparatus received a welcomed arrival after a 900-mile journey from Toyne’s production floor in Breda, Iowa, to their new home along the Great Lakes. Equipped with Toyne Pumpers, the fire department can continue its commitment to providing the best emergency services for residents. Pumper Specifications Constructed with m...

As a 24/7 service provider of fire protection and life safety systems, International Fire Protection genuinely cares about the life safety of the people in the local communities. They take corporate social responsibility seriously by actively partnering with municipal fire departments to host fire safety demonstrations. Working With Local Fire Departments International Fire Protection has a location in Ridgeland, Mississippi that provides fire protection services to customers in the surroundi...

With the continued growth and success of the Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) conferences at FDIC International in Indianapolis, the organization has found that it would be a benefit for members, attendees, and supporters to host a one-day conference each year. This one-day conference will continue to be collocated with FDIC International in Indianapolis. The plan is to host a networking event on Sunday and the opening ceremony on Monday morning followed by an outstanding line up of class offeri...

Fire engines and other emergency vehicles can also meet the requirements of the Euro VI emissions standard. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), existing exemptions that still allow EU standard V for such vehicles will no longer be necessary in the future.  Extensive experience from the fire departments in Berlin, Hamburg and Hanover has shown that there are no significant performance restrictions in driving and operational operations, said...

Yorkshire Ambulance Service has ordered 650 Pacific rescue helmets for use by ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents - the largest order ever received by suppliers Vimpex from one single Ambulance Trust. Since 2008, it has been realized by ambulance services that use of professional safety helmets rather than hard-hat style products mitigate the risk of injury to workers operating in potentially dangerous environments. professional rescue he...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Finley Fire Equipment, the exclusive Pierce dealer for Ohio, Kentucky, and part of West Virginia, has secured a location for development of the company’s largest service center in Ohio.   The Western Ohio Service Center is located off of I-75 at 11600 County Road 99 in Findlay, Ohio, with a planned opening in August 2019. In addition to preventive maintenance and major repair work for apparatus, including...

Over three days in May, Citizen Machinery based in Brierley Hill, Birmingham hosted their first ever open event at their new Midlands premises. Many CNC operators and subcontractors were invited from all around the UK resulting in a record number of more than 300 attendees. With Citizen launching four new products at the event, Firetrace were pleased to have their own presence with Firetrace Indirect CO2 Fire Suppression Systems installed onto various sliding and fixed head CNC machines. Being...

Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, is to launch the Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel at this year’s Firex, with new functionality, improved displays and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a fire incident. Building on hundreds of thousands Sigma XT sales in nearly 70 countries, the Sigma ZXT provides controls and indications for a single-area extinguishing release system, enabling targeted extinguishing that limits damage and re...

The new EN Grade 3-compliant Tyco DSC PowerSeries Pro intrusion security alarm system provides a feature-rich intrusion detection solution for commercial properties of any size, from small shops to large office buildings, factories, healthcare facilities and educational campuses. electronic security solution The PowerSeries Pro completes the JCI intrusion product portfolio with integrators now able to single-source a complete electronic security solution for commercial installations from Johns...

Every year in Germany, an average of 20 people die and around 150 are injured in fires in social facilities. Jörg Wilms-Vahrenhorst from the Federal Association of Technical Fire Protection pointed this out on Tuesday, at the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Ulm.  He referred to statistics from the German Patient Protection Foundation. The risk of loss of life in a fire for nursing home residents is around five times highe...

Without progressive digitalization and networking, an efficient fire department and a modern rescue service will no longer be conceivable in the future.  Several speakers pointed this out on the second day of the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Ulm. Only the use of digital possibilities helps rescuers in all areas to keep up with the requirements, according to the conclusion. challenges The challenges continue to increase. As one...

As an innovative high-tech manufacturer, HAIX® meets the highest demands worldwide for functionality, quality, and design. The customers entrust them with safety in their jobs every day, 24 hours a day if necessary. That's why their claim is no less than to offer the best shoes in the world. The boots are produced at the most modern shoe production facilities in the world, exclusively at the headquarters in Mainburg and in Croatia, and that’s the truth! "Boots and shoes made in Europe...

Fike president and CEO Brad Batz announced Abby Rolen and Wyatt Malott as recipients of the 2019 Jeff Wilson Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 each. A recent graduate of Lee’s Summit North High School, Abby was a member of National Honors Society, German National Honors Society, German club, scholar team, marching band, symphonic band, symphony orchestra and was an IB Diploma Candidate. She is the daughter of David Rolen, a senior electrical engineer at Fike. Abby will use her scholarsh...

The Fire Safety Management Plan specifies the arrangement to implement, control, monitor, and review fire safety standards and to ensure that these are properly maintained. Fire Safety Plans define the effective management and procedures to prevent fire from arising and protect the property and its occupier when a fire does happen. To prepare and implement fire safety management plans, planning, organization, control, monitoring and review of the fire safety measures and provisions in...

In a building or establishment, not everyone is familiar with where the nearest exits are located or how to identify an exit during an emergency. Occupants especially guests will need someone to guide them and take charge of the situation. When an emergency occurs, the occupants must act rationally and fast. An evacuation diagram will guide them to where they currently are as well as the location of the nearest exit. points to consider There are key points that should be taken into account wh...

Fire extinguishers are designed to suppress or control fires in emergencies. They are the first line of defense, but are not intended to be used on fires that are already out of control or fires that may endanger the end user. Out-of-control fires will require the expertise of a fire brigade. types of fire extinguishers There are various types of fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers may be stored pressure which is the type that the expellant is stored in the same chamber as the firefighting...

To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees and occupants of a building, home, and business owners should identify hazards, assess risks, and have written risk assessments. A fire safety risk assessment should be regularly conducted with the help of a professional. A fire safety risk assessment must include Fire Prevention, Fire Detection and Warning, and an Emergency Escape and Fire Fighting Plan. Emergency procedures Emergency procedures must be practiced to ensure safe evacuatio...

Fire Hose Reels are situated at critical locations in buildings to provide accessible and controlled water supply for extinguishing fires. The Fire Hose reel system includes the pump, pipes, water supply, and hose reels tactically located in a building to ensure appropriate coverage of water to fight fire. They help fight a potential fire risk, especially when occupants are trapped and cannot easily escape to an emergency exit. They may be connected to the main water supply or the fire water st...

The safety of the building occupants and the protection of adjacent property are significant requirements of building regulations in the event of fire. As a building owner or manager, users are obligated to ensure the safety of the occupants of the building in case of fire or other emergency. There are building limits that greatly affect the safety of the property and its occupants. These limits should be strictly adhered to protect the occupants and the property, as well as prevent untoward in...

The capability of the building occupiers to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergencies to a safe place is a significant factor of emergency and fire safety. In a more complex building, trained staff must be appointed to assist other occupants, such as those that are not familiar with the building, disabled persons, etc. The structural means which a safe Evacuation Route is provided for the people to traverse from any location in the building to a muster point without assistance from t...

Under the motto - 'Climate, society, technology - everything is changing?' - the 66th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) began on Monday in the Ulm Donauhalle.  lively network Around 650 experts from fire departments, rescue services, and disaster control as well as from scientific institutions, engineering offices, industry, and authorities take part in the three-day event. The congress aims to convey the current state of science tech...

If a woman works in the EMS field, she is required to face many dangerous situations while she is on duty. That is why it is important to wear heavy-duty boots or shoes that provide the proper protection. HAIX® can provide the NFPA-certified EMS boots women need to have the confidence that their feet are protected properly. Containing a waterproof CROSSTECH® membrane, HAIX® EMS boots ensure that the feet are protected. They prevent liquids, such as chemicals and blood, from infiltra...

Responding effectively and promptly if a fire breaks out in the office can keep the employees safe and prevent damage to valuable equipment and the premises. As a business owner, the employees' safety is one of the responsibilities, drawing up and posting a fire safety plan with a fire protective service is essential. Users may currently have a fire contingency plan to help the user lessen the consequences of a fire and get the business up and working again. Nevertheless, this is very...

There are 200 video cameras keeping watch throughout five Western United States to provide early warning of wildfires. In the near future, the number of cameras will be growing dramatically. Soon there will be more than 1,000 of the cameras in California alone, keeping watch on thousands of acres at risk of destructive events like last year’s deadly Camp and Woolsey wildfires. The ALERTWildfire cameras are installed through a consortium of universities – the University of Nevada, R...

To help meet the requirements of the updated BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Marshall-Tufflex has extended its range of Firefly fire clips. In the event of a fire the clips are designed to prevent cables falling and creating a hazard – providing a safer evacuation and allowing easy access for fire service crews. Firefly fireclips The Firefly range now includes clips suitable for use on Marshall-Tufflex Maxi, Mono, Twin165, Twin Plus, Sterling Profile, Sterling Curve and Odyssey trunking...