Spain Fire Industry News
As a prestigious apartment development, Britannic Park has entrusted IPL Maintenance Services, an Amthal Group Company, with the critical task of ensuring compliance with their fire safety systems. Based in the heart of Moseley, Birmingham, the apartments are spread over three blocks, with facilities available to all the residents, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and concierge service. IPL scope of work The IPL scope of work includes monthly visual inspection...
Seagrave is excited to announce that effective this date, New Jersey will now be represented by two existing Seagrave dealers for Sales, Service and Parts in addition to their factory service facility in East Brunswick. Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC is located in Putnam County, New York, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC (HVFE) is a company that offers a variety of services to help users enhance the purchase, construction, and delivery of the new emergency vehicle. Providing sales and main...
Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. To help prevent firefighter dehydration and heat-related injuries, especially during long incidents and wildfire response, DripDrop Hydration, PBC, has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fifth year to donate 200,000 sticks of electrolyte drink mix to volunteer fire departments. DripDrop DripDro...
Three industry heavyweights have joined the senior team at Miller Knight, one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the East Midlands. Previously long-serving Senior Directors at Derbyshire-headquartered G F Tomlinson, Chris Flint, Andrew Foster, and Jamie Braybrook, have moved across to Miller Knight to add significant strength and expertise to its structure. The trio will boost Miller Knight’s market share with ambitious plans to sustainably expand its service offerin...
A heat warning is in effect for Great Victoria. Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting daytime temperatures in the low 30s, with overnight lows near 16 C. There are 13 misting/water bottle filling stations, drinking fountains and places to stay cool located throughout the city. Residents can take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness by drinking more fluids regardless of their activity level, and by not waiting until they are thirsty to have a drink. Avoid liquids t...
Angus Fire has launched a campaign to support businesses looking to make the transition to fluorine-free foams. It has created a simple three-step process to help facilities respond to new legislation and regulations surrounding the use of fluorinated chemicals. F3 Transition seminar Working with a global client base and distributor network, Angus Fire recently hosted an F3 Transition seminar to support the fire sector as it goes through this period of significant change. Nick Bark...
Frinton and Dunmow Fire Stations have become new response posts for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) as part of an ongoing collaboration project with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS). The three-year project which has already gone live, will see the Ambulance Service using fire service stations as response posts. benefit to emergency services This partnership will bring resources closer to local communities as well as benefit the staff of both emergency servi...
A Suffolk fire station is to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a family fun day and a fundraising ball in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. Classic fire vehicles, demonstrations, a miniature railway, and face painting will be among the attractions at Clare Castle Country Park to mark the opening of the town’s fire station in 1954. Clare Fireball The fun day will be followed in the evening with the Clare Fireball at Clare Town Hall, which will feature live music and a fire fancy dress...
Both BAFE and FireQual are deeply saddened by the death of Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Jonathan has been such an influential person in the advancement of competence within the fire protection sector. His career and dedication are testament to his character, with a level of integrity that is hard to match. In 2017, as many will already be aware, Jonathan was awarded an OBE for services to fire safety. While extremely prestigious, this o...
Advanced, a pioneer in fire safety solutions is proud to announce that it has been named ‘Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘ESG Company of the Year (Turnover over £10M)’ at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards (FSM Awards). These awards underscore Advanced’s unwavering commitment to fire safety innovation and sustainable business practices. AdvancedLive The judges commended Advanced for its “ground-breaking platform [AdvancedLive] and...
Sentinel Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of the industrial fire business from Carrier Global Corporation, creating Spectrum Safety Solutions, a new standalone platform, which includes Autronica, a major worldwide innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire and gas safety systems. Sentinel Capital Partners is a New York-based major private equity firm, which invests in promising midmarket companies and has an established record of helping industrial businesses grow and thrive. S...
Amerex Fire International Ltd has announced it is rebranding as AFIL, reflecting its acquisition by Ranger Fire and Security earlier in 2024. AFIL is an extinguisher, vehicle, and kitchen suppression service provider that has national coverage, with long-standing relationships with key fire extinguisher distributors and service providers. Its acquisition by Ranger was part of a wider range of acquisitions in the fire and security sector, as Ranger brings together best-in-class busine...
Amerex Fire International Ltd has announced it is rebranding as AFIL, reflecting its acquisition by Ranger Fire and Security earlier this year. AFIL is an extinguisher, vehicle and kitchen suppression service provider that has national coverage, with long-standing relationships with key fire extinguisher distributors and service providers. Range of acquisitions Its acquisition by Ranger was part of a wider range of acquisitions in the fire and security sector, as Ranger b...
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds residents to only use legal fireworks in a safe manner after responding to a vegetation fire in Bonneville County Thursday night. Around 10:24 p.m., multiple people began calling 911 to report a fire burning in vegetation near Power House Drive. Some callers reported that the wind was pushing the fire toward multiple homes. Multiple water tenders Four fire engines were dispatched to protect structures, and multiple brush trucks were used to begin putti...
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has appointed Rohit Aggarwal as a new member of the Management Board of Lenzing Group. He will assume responsibility for the fiber division during the third quarter. After the departure of Stephan Sielaff, Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO of Lenzing Group. Rohit Aggarwal is a strategic business economist and pioneer in the industry with several decades of exper...
Wallington firefighter, and long-term boxing enthusiast, Charlie Beatt (44), has won an award for his dedicated voluntary work as a coach with the London Fire Brigade’s boxing club. Charlie has been named Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer for 2024, in recognition of the positive impact he’s had on young people who have attended his boxing sessions. Every young boxer participating in the 10-week training program is put through their paces under Charlie’s watchful eye and...
BK Technologies Corporation (the ‘Company’, ‘BK Technologies’) has announced that Ellen O. O’Hara was elected to the Board of Directors by the Company’s stockholders at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 20, 2024. Ms. O’Hara has enjoyed a distinguished career in the mobile communications industry with more than 40 years’ experience across diverse operational roles and in senior leadership positions of increasing scope and responsibili...
The new Welcome Center of Rosenbauer Karlsruhe in Germany can already be seen from far away in the city and from the busy highway that runs through Karlsruhe. At night, the striking Rosenbauer lettering now sparkles above the rooftops of Karlsruhe. Over the last 15 years, Rosenbauer aerial ladders and hydraulic platforms have become the technological and market leader in the industry. The innovations, which are important aids for fire departments in their daily work, have made the equipment fro...
Amthal has extended its service to become an internationally trusted provider of fire protection solutions, working closely with key clients in the Oil & Gas, Data Center, Petroleum, Energy, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sectors. The UK-based fire safety and security specialist has recently completed the first of three fire & suppression pump packages for an energy project in the Middle East. The program of works involved the installation and commissioning of fire prote...
CIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mina Hasman as the new Chair of the CIC Climate Change Committee. Mina, who has been serving as the Deputy Chair of the committee, succeeds Stephen Hodder MBE, who has commendably led the committee since its inception. Mina Hasman Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM), brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to sustainability and climate action. In her role at SOM, the global architecture and eng...
Rosenbauer introduces the RTE FX 750, a new hollow jet nozzle designed for high flow rates, complementing the previously released RTE FX 400/475 and RTE FX 230/235 products. This completes the high-end RTE FX series, offering nozzles with flow rates ranging from 40 to 750 l/min, suitable for every firefighting scenario. These nozzles are consistently operable, optimized for long throw distances, and built to withstand extreme conditions due to their robust construction and materials. Ideal for...
A second life for the LF 8 of the Steiff plant fire department: With the upcoming dissolution of the plant fire department of the traditional Giengen-based company - Steiff, those responsible had to make a decision about the future whereabouts of the fire engine that Steiff purchased from ZIEGLER in 1963. Originally used by ZIEGLER as a demonstration vehicle, the firefighting vehicle was handed over to the Steiff plant fire department in March 1963 and has represented a significant part of the...
Rosenbauer focuses on reliable functionality, a long service life, and also the safety of vehicles and equipment. Rosenbauer Customer Service makes sure of that. Its services are based on a great deal of experience, strict adherence to maintenance regulations and intervals, as well as the exclusive use of high-quality original parts. Requirements change. Upgrading equipment on existing vehicles allows users to handle new challenges. Rosenbauer is also a competent partner in this area, retrofitt...
TTI, Inc. is pleased to announce an exceptional specialist team member has been recognized by connector supplier - Harwin for contributions and outstanding performance during 2023. Gia Hayes, Vice President - Mil-Aero Segment, received Harwin’s distinguished 5-star award honoring her pivotal leadership role and outstanding performance in supporting and furthering Harwin’s connector growth in North America and around the globe. Series of awards presented annually by Harwin The seri...
Joan Leedy, Technical Director and Grant Lobdell, President of Dyne Fire Protection Labs were recently featured on The Fire Protection Podcast! During the podcast episode, their team had the opportunity to discuss the role of sprinkler heads, antifreeze, and foam testing and how they stand in 2024 with Co-Founder and CSO of Inspect Point, Drew Slocum, and share insights into the innovative solutions they are bringing to the fire protection industry. They believe this collaboration has allowed t...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a final rule to protect firefighters and improve public safety. The final rule requires railroads to proactively provide first responders with real-time, electronic information about rail hazmat shipments to the primary Public Safety Answering Point (for example, a 9-1-1 call center or emergency responder phone app, such as the AskRail Mobile App), as soon as the railroad...
To be a smart city, modern urban areas leverage technology to improve operations and services, in effect deploying a network of sensors and devices to collect data on city operations such as traffic flow, energy use, and waste management. Analyzing the data points enables cities to identify areas for improvement and additional solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. But what are the opportunities for the fire service in today’s smart cities? Smart cities ena...
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), a nonprofit, international association representing merit shop fire sprinkler contractors, has been a positive force in the industry to promote user education of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) codes and standards. The industry’s landscape of education is consistently advancing, and as they lean into a digitally focused future, AFSA thought it pertinent to ensure their training and education models could withstand t...
At a meeting of its Council on 19 June 2024, CIC was pleased to award past chairs medals to some of their former chairs. This recognizes their exceptional leadership, unwavering support, and significant contributions to CIC and the broader construction industry. The dedication and hard work of these distinguished individuals have been instrumental in advancing CIC's mission and vision over the years. Their guidance has strengthened CIC and propelled the construction sector towards a greater fut...
Amthal Group Companies has welcomed over twenty new members to its team in the first half of 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth, innovation, and service excellence. The Group company, formed of Amthal Fire and Security (AFS) together with Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL) has bolstered its team in both the office and engineering divisions, ensuring it can meet and exceed the expectations of its clients. New engineering teams Skilled professionals are essential to Amth...
Browse fire protection news
- By event
- Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) 2024
- Disasters Expo USA 2024
- Security Essen 2024
- The Emergency Services Show 2024
- Secutech Vietnam 2024
- InnoTrans 2024
- Secutech Thailand 2024
- CNF Yangtze River Delta International Fire Protection Industry Expo 2024
- IFSEC 2024
- VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2024
- Interschutz 2026
- View more
Related videos
Multi agency river rescue exercise in York
AlarmSense How to wire a Sounder Base with a Cap
REACH Wireless How do you use the REACH Wireless Survey Kit?
The Eight Key Trends in Fire Detection in 2023
DownloadA Digital Platform to Improve Fire Safety Compliance and Inspections
DownloadCarbon Monoxide: Creeping Killer Caught In The Act
DownloadSiemens Webinar: Fire Safety In Parking Garages With E-vehicles
Download