Maldives Fire Industry News

Newburn Generators Specified When Reliability And Safety Are Paramount By Victorian Mill Conversions

In a fire, a safe, reliable source of power is critical. Tasked with supplying the emergency firefighting power for Victorian mill conversions, Newburn Power’s expertise and commitment to health and safety made them the perfect partner for power safety, instilling confidence should the worst happen. The client, who is converting mills into luxury apartments – initially in and around Leeds, Halifax, and Manchester, the centers of Victorian industry gave Newburn a two-fold job. Provid...

Omega Fire Are Now Part Of BB7

BB7 is delighted to announce, that they have acquired Omega Fire Engineering Limited. BB7 is a trusted independent advisory firm that manages risk through the provision of strategic advice and innovative design, construction, and management solutions. They specialize in fire and security to help the clients protect people, prosperity, and the planet. About Omega The team at Omega has built a strong position in the provision of Fire Safety Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. The vis...

BGF Invests In BB7

BB7 is delighted to announce that BGF now backs BB7 and its vision to become the foremost fire and security advisory firm. The investment will accelerate the growth. They will also increase the depth and breadth of risk and resilience advisory services they offer the clients. For the people, it will provide an opportunity to come on the journey and grow and develop with the company. About BGF BGF is the most active growth investor in the world. They are the UK and Ireland’s most active i...

Pierce Highlights Vast Extent Of Apparatus Offerings, Strength Of Dealer Network, And Expanded Aftermarket Support At FDIC 2019

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, highlighted its broad range of fire apparatus including numerous recent aerial product developments at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pierce’s FDIC presence put a spotlight on the theme – ‘Deserve Better. Serve Better.’ with an exhibit focus that includes an extensive scope of apparatus and technology, represented by the strongest dealer network in the industry, al...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC Acquires Allard Fire Protection, Inc.

Fire Safety & Protection (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), announces the acquisition of Allard Fire Protection, Inc. (“Allard”), a local pioneer in fire safety. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of Allard is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Dedication to customers Allard’s cus...

USFA Uses Nanotechnology To Minimize Fire Damage

Nanotechnology, manufactured at scale and low cost while posing minimal health risks, may point to a future with fewer fires that are less lethal and less damaging. The U.S. Fire Administration reported over 1.3 million structure fires in 2017 causing an estimated 3,400 deaths, 14,670 injuries, and 23 billion dollars in damages. The high cost of current fire problems in lives and property leads some researchers to look for innovative fire protection solutions. Nanotechnology One such sol...

Cambridgeshire Fire And Rescue Service (CFRS) Is Now Using A New App To Help Respond To Incidents More Effectively

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now using a new app to help respond to incidents more effectively. CFRS, along with a number of other emergency services, including Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, have been using what3words to help pinpoint those in need. Unreliable data connection The unique location app what3words has divided the globe into 3m x 3m squares and given each one a unique three-word address. The app is free to download for bo...

Fire Safety And Protection, LLC Acquires Allard Fire Protection, Inc.

Fire Safety & Protection (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Allard Fire Protection, Inc. (“Allard”), a local pioneer in fire safety. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of Allard is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Allard’s customers should...

Bryx, Inc. Releases Affordable Software Solution, Bryx Station Board, A Modified Version Of Their Station Alerting System

Bryx, a globally renowned provider of first responder technology solutions, has announced Bryx Station Board, a modified version of their station alerting system. Bryx Station Board Bryx Station Board is an affordable software solution designed for career or volunteer fire/EMS departments that aren’t seeking a full-featured station alerting system. Providing a real-time view of the department’s operations, Bryx Station Board gives first responders increased visibility and faster tu...

E-ONE Introduces Its Typhoon Cab At FDIC International 2019

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, introduces a new Typhoon cab for 2019 at booth # 4100 during FDIC International, April 11-13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new Typhoon cab features greater visibility for the driver and crew with its new windshield design, reduced profile dash and full size/full opening door windows. The cab doors have new vertical pull exterior and interior door handles and the cab steps feature an extended lower step and a full-width...

E-One Displays More Versatile 100-Foot Platforms At FDIC International 2019

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces enhancements for its aluminum and steel 100-foot platforms on display at FDIC International, April 11-13, 2019 in Indianapolis. The 100-foot platform enhancements include short jack capability, greater below grade reach, a new fabricated turntable and a new Cummins engine that is 600 pounds lighter, making these aerials more versatile than ever in meeting the demands of today’s fire departments. While the E-O...

Fire Technology Offers Fast Relief For Acid Attack Victims

A fusion of the latest fire extinguisher technology and a substance used to combat chemical warfare will save acid attack victims from blindness and life-threatening burning. Britannia Fire’s revolutionary composite extinguisher, the P50, has been filled with a powder that neutralizes toxic substances to create a life-saving device. A spray of FAST-ACT draws corrosive chemicals from a victim’s skin neutralizing corrosive liquids and vapors and the most destructive chemical warfare a...

FireClass To Host A Series Of Dedicated Technology Days, As Part Of British Superbike Championships 2019

As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships 2019, FireClass is hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers will be able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, while also enjoying a day out at the superbikes. EN54 approved fire detection solutions FireClass have a r...

VIKING Norsafe Lifeboats, Rescue Boats And Liferafts On Display At Seatrade Cruise Global 2019

With the newly combined VIKING and Norsafe portfolio, along with the flag approval of the revolutionary LifeCraft survival craft as a novel life-saving appliance, cruise and expedition operators have never had more - or better - evacuation options on show at Seatrade Cruise Global 2019. ​​Visitors to Seatrade Cruise Global 2019 in Miami Beach, Florida, can experience the expanded lineups of VIKING Norsafe lifeboats, rescue boats, daughter craft and launching appliances, in addition to VIKING li...

What’s New For 2019 At FDIC International, The Largest U.S. Fire Event

North America’s largest fire event, FDIC International, brings together more than 34,000 fire industry professionals this month (April 8-13) at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. First constructed in 1928, FDIC continues today in its original tradition of providing a forum for networking about the most vexing issues and sharing the most promising solutions to concerns that face the fire service. FDIC provides opportunities to learn new techniques, train a...

USFA Presents Wildland Urban Interface Chief's Guide

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) guide walks fire chiefs and other officials through wildfire planning using the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Using case studies from all parts of the country, the guide details successful best practices already in use, giving fire departments new to wildfire planning a leg up and the ability to get started without reinventing the wheel. Wildfire risk  In 2018, federal wildfire su...

Tema Sistemi SpA Unveils Flexible, Innovative Zone Valve For Water Mist Systems Used In Military Vessels

Tema Sistemi SpA has designed, built and certified an innovative zone valve for water mist systems capable of allowing the operation of military ships in both ‘normal’ and ‘combat’ environments. This innovative zone valve allows the distribution of the water supply to the various sections of the system, even in degraded conditions, through the punctual control of all the valve functions, in compliance with the UMM N ° 05.1.09 regulation. Zone valve for water mist sy...

Autocall Discusses 10 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Fire Alarm System

Whether users are designing and engineering a new facility or renovating an existing building, there are many decisions to be made and a lot of them have long-term consequences. With every major choice made, users need to weigh multiple factors: the safety, comfort, and sustainability of the building; the initial capital expense; the design and installation effort required; the importance of value-added features; the long-term total cost of ownership; the ease of maintenance and expandability;...

Code 3 Launches Matrix Emergency Vehicle System To Quickly Program Police Vehicle Lights And Sirens

Code 3 Inc., a manufacturer in public safety emergency systems, announces the public launch of the Matrix® System. Matrix is an emergency vehicle system designed to program police vehicle lights and sirens – quickly and efficiently. The intuitive software allows users to configure the entire emergency package on the vehicle by simply reading signals being sent throughout the vehicle’s CAN (Controller Area Network) system. Intuitive programming software Once configured, the sof...

Pierce Inc. To Exhibit Latest Products, New Technology, And Fire Apparatus Equipment At FDIC International 2019

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...

USFA Discusses About Temporary Standpipe Systems

Fires at buildings under construction can be severe and the challenges they present are unique. Some of these may include: Poor site access Water supplies are not fully developed or readily available Construction equipment and debris on the ground and each floor under construction Difficulty finding one's way around the job site Firefighters need to be aware of these dangers and the tools available to them to prepare for these incidents. One tool that helps firefighters at building cons...

POK S.A.S Focuses On The Broad Range Of Wrenches Available In Their Inventory

The security services are responsible for all wrenches intended to access the opening of doorways, cabinet doors, manholes and the tightening and loosening of couplings, as well as hydrants and fire hydrants.  Concerning the wrenches used to tighten the couplings, POK manufactures a wide range of them, which in general have the particularity of being made out of a non-sparking material such as copper-aluminum and aluminum alloy. Steel wrenches Wrenches made of steel have the advantage of...

Cooke & Bern List The Top Fire Safety Tips For Summer

With summer not so far away, it is important to think about the Fire Safety precautions one can take during the warmer months to prevent a Fire. With the warm temperatures, families like to take advantage of the outdoors with barbeques, campfires, etc. UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires made up over half of all fires attended by fire and rescue services in 2016-17 UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires (mainly outdoor fires) made up over half of all fires attended by local...

Knox-Center Fire Department Replaces Older Apparatus With A New Toyne Pumper

The Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department received delivery of their new customized Toyne Pumper. This is the department’s second Toyne Tailored Apparatus. A new pumper was needed to replace an older engine in the fleet. Specialized equipment on the Toyne apparatus will greatly increase the department’s firefighting capabilities. Pumper Customization Mounted on a Spartan Metro Star MFD chassis, Toyne customized the bolted stainless steel pumper to the department&...

The Local Government Association Recommends Changes In Sprinklers Regulations

The Local Government Association (LGA) says the height threshold at which automatic fire suppression systems are required in residential buildings in England should be lowered to 18 meters, down from the current 30-meter/10-storey limit.  It is also urging the Government to require automatic fire suppression systems to be installed in all new premises where vulnerable people sleep, including care homes and residential schools.  Automatic fire suppression systems  The LGA says e...

Mircom Recognized As Finalist For The 2019 Vision To Reality Awards, Under The ‘Builder’ Category

The Mircom Group of Companies (Mircom) has announced that they have been named as a finalist, under the ‘Builder’ category for the 2019 Vision to Reality Awards. The products that have been nominated are Mircom’s 400-Series LED Notification Appliances (Wall Mounted Horn and Strobe 400), which provide economic, societal and technological benefits. 400-Series devices 400-Series devices are the first-of-their-kind to be designed and manufactured in Canada. The energy-efficient d...

Commfire Provides New Radio Fire Alarm System And Enhances Smoke Vent Systems For The Office Group At Lyric Square

Commfire has just completed its latest project for TOG (The Office Group) new 13 story offices at Lyric Square, Hammersmith. This was a challenging project as they inherited a new radio fire alarm system which had over 200 faults. Smoke vent systems Following their survey visits and meetings with the building contractor - Parkeray and electrical contractor - Southbourne Electrical, and advice from the fire alarm manufacturer - Electro Detectors (EDA), they submitted a proposal to correct the i...

Kentec Releases New Emergency Voice Communication System To Help People With Reduced Mobility

Kentec Electronics, a renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Safe-Point Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) System designed to provide additional safety to people with reduced mobility in emergency situations. Commonly known as a disabled refuge system, the Safe-Point EVC enables emergency services or colleagues to communicate with people awaiting safe evacuation in designated refuge areas. This is particularly important during fire events where the use of elev...

E-One Delivers Three Pumpers And Two Aerials To Cincinnati Fire Department

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the delivery of three pumpers and two aerials for the Cincinnati Fire Department in Cincinnati, Ohio. All five trucks have the same E-ONE Cyclone cab configuration – which makes for great consistency among the firefighters using the apparatus. “It was important for me that when the driver is in the driver’s seat, his visibility remains the same all the time,” said Captain Nick C...

System Sensor Announces Availability Of CO Replacement Cell For i4 Series Detectors

System Sensor is pleased to announce the availability of the CO-REPL, a replacement CO cell for use with i4 Series COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W combination CO/smoke detectors. The i4 Series detectors are manufactured with a long-life carbon monoxide sensor that, over time, will lose sensitivity and need to be replaced.   The CO-REPL makes it easy and affordable to replace an end-of-life CO cell on an i4 Series detector without having to replace the entire unit. Detector features COSMO-2W and...

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