The Bahamas Fire Industry News

Contemporary Atrium Hotel has put its trust in Amthal Fire and Security to deliver an enhanced fire safety maintenance service, for the safety of staff and guests. Conveniently situated within a five-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, Atrium Hotel stands as a premier urban retreat, boasting 573 meticulously designed ultra-chic bedrooms. all-in-one cloud platform Ensuring fire safety measures are compliant with the latest legislation, the hotel site team worked closely with Amthal to dev...

Constructionarium, a unique learning provider for students studying, and employees working, across the built environment sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor David Richards to its Board of Directors. David Richards David, a Professor of Ground Engineering at the University of Southampton and Head of the School of Engineering (2018-2023) brings an extensive background in geotechnical engineering, sustainable construction practices, and academic leadership.  His ap...

Aldeburgh Fire Station and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are inviting people to get on their bikes and set off on 2024's Suffolk Fire Ride. The annual event is a popular fundraiser for the Fire Fighters Charity, which helps past and present fire and rescue service personnel and their families. Suffolk Fire Ride The event is on Sunday, July 7, 2024, and is being hosted by Aldeburgh station, from where two routes will start and finish via the beautiful countryside and the iconic coastline of...

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) has been awarded two Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) to support at-risk communities in Northern and Downeast Maine. These grants, totaling $258,000 ($141,000 and $117,000, respectively), will safeguard homes, businesses, forestland, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires. Both regions face significant wildfire risks and are considered underserved. Competitive CWDG awards Maine is New...

Preventative maintenance is the routine inspection and servicing of equipment to prevent unexpected failures and costly downtime for businesses. Unlike reactive maintenance, which addresses issues after they occur, preventative maintenance is proactive, focusing on preventing problems before they arise. Maintaining the Metalbilt door is crucial to ensuring its reliable operation and keeping its warranty valid. Benefits of preventative maintenance Cost Savings: Completing regular mainte...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

Following their showcase at FDIC International 2024, Wylie Fire Rescue will be receiving and placing into service two new Rosenbauer Roadrunner elevated water towers. These apparatus are quintuple combination pumpers, or quints, featuring a pump, water tank, aerial device, and ground ladders. Wylie Fire Rescue is a four-station, fully paid department with 98 employees. These two new fire trucks, Quint 141 and 143, will be housed at Station 1 and 3, respectively. The department uses the elevated...

Over 50 countries came together for the first-ever World Fire Congress in Washington DC last week. Hosted by the United States (US), the Congress (7th–8th May, 2024) was aimed at increasing international collaboration on the growing challenges faced by fire and rescue services across the globe. The two-day event also saw nations signing the World Fire Congress Charter, indicating their continued commitment to work together to tackle pressing fire-related issues. At the close of the event,...

In honor of 2024 National Public Works Week, the City is releasing its third round of limited edition fleet trading cards. These cards feature the vehicles and machines operated by the City of Victoria’s Public Works division that rumble and roll down city streets. City fleet vehicles Supplementing the previous two campaigns, five new cards highlight the rollers, movers, and diggers that help staff build and maintain the vibrant and livable city. These cards feature photos, information,...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday morning on the 500 block of 2nd Street. The owner of a business called 911 around 3:58 a.m., saying they received a notification of activity from a security system. They told first responders they saw smoke building up on the security cameras inside their business. Larger commercial structure Firefighters arrived and could see flames through the business's windows inside a larger commercial structure. Firefighters made entr...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) continues to raise awareness on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard and offer resources to help first responders take action. On February 5, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to replace the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard with a proposed new ‘Emergency Response Standard’. This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public...

On 29.04.2024, ZIEGLER delivered a GW-G vehicle to the fire department of Gevelsberg. ZIEGLER GW-G vehicle’s special features include: ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation Z-Vision LED ambient lighting Roller shutter boxes on the roof for a largest possible loading volume

With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term – a time when pupils and staff are under most stress. According to the Government’s own data, less than 8.5% of new schools built since 2015 have automatic fire sprinklers fitted and yet there were around...

GearGrid is excited to announce their attendance at the 2024 Station Design Conference from May 20 to May 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona (AZ), USA. International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson, says "The Station Design Conference is a great way to help fire departments across the nation upgrade their storage solutions. It allows GearGrid to connect to stations across the nation and provide them with solutions to their unique storage challenges....

Dorplan, a pioneer in doorset and ironmongery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SignetFire, a new brand dedicated to high-performance replacement fire doorsets. With a focus on meeting and exceeding industry standards, SignetFire is designed to provide optimal fire safety while maintaining exceptional functionality and esthetic appeal. SignetFire is partnering with clients and installers to deliver compliant buildings that protect and save lives. Robust fire door regulati...

BuildData Group has brought together its brands, including Createmaster, Createmaster Information Management (formerly Bond Bryan Digital), and Resi-Sense to collectively operate and trade under Zutec.   joined-up approach Operating as one brand, Zutec will provide customers with a joined-up approach to managing building data as a single touch point and digital ecosystem across its solutions. This will cement the company’s position as a pioneer in cloud-based so...

Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex, announces the launch of CO2 Contaminant Cleaning Technology as an option for firefighter gear cleaning. This innovative service offers firefighters and first responders a new method of gear sanitization that enhances traditional water-based cleaning. PPE care and maintenance “Gear Wash is the world’s largest verified Independent Service Provider for PPE care and maintenance, and CO2 technology ensures that our service options remain at the cutt...

A Fire Alarm & Gas Suppression Workshop was recently held at Vipond’s offices in East Kilbride for the benefit of the fire alarm and gas suppression teams and support staff. The focus of the workshop was LPCB Third Part Accreditation. Fire Detection & Alarm systems The day kicked off working through LPS 1204 practices for Fire Detection & Alarm systems and was followed up with the processes involved in the recently acquired LPS 1204 scheme for Gas Suppression systems. All i...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Martin Watson as its new Chair at the Association’s Spring Forum and Annual General Meeting. With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Martin is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members - Mitie Fire & Security Systems; he is also the Chair of the Fire Industry Association (FIA), and until recently, was Chair of the Association’s Security Systems section. BSIA’s New Chair...

The Province of B.C. has announced a fire ban coming into effect on Friday, May 17 for the South Island. However, in Victoria, open fires are not permitted at any time of year. Serious risk for residents Natural gas or propane fires are only permitted in parks or beaches for cooking food – no fire rings are permitted. Portable grills, camp stoves or barbecues must be kept two metres away from any structure and cannot be set up in playgrounds, sports fields or on walkways or pathways. Be...

Richard Harral will be taking the helm as Chief Executive as CABE moves forward with its strategy to support members and professionals to deliver a more competent construction industry. Richard's experience Richard Harral FCABE has been with CABE since 2018. Joining as Technical Director, Richard worked closely with former CEO Dr. Gavin Dunn, playing a major part in the Association’s transformation, which saw CABE widen its membership base and become an Engineering Council-licensed pr...

ZED PODS Limited is one of 252 organizations nationally to be recognized with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday 6 May, ZED PODS Limited has been recognized for its excellence in the Sustainable Development award category for pushing the boundaries of sustainability in design, location, land use, and social inclusion for the UK public sector. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two Awards. sustainable development ZED PODS...

Zeta is excited to announce the launch of the new Zeta Remote iPhone app for the SmartConnect fire alarm panel. Below is a list of the app features: Check the current status of the SmartConnect panel. Receive push notifications for Fire & Fault events. Manage multiple SmartConnect panels from a single log-in (ideal for service/maintenance companies). View unlimited event history for each panel.

Stamford Bridge, home to Chelsea Football Club, now boasts an upgraded fire safety system thanks to TP Fire & Security Ltd's installation of Advanced equipment, ensuring protection and peace of mind for fans and staff. The project at the iconic London stadium involved replacing 14 existing fire alarm panels with a network of 17 Advanced MxPro 5s and three repeater panels, while ensuring uninterrupted functionality throughout the transition. Client's stringent requirements The systematic d...

Sepura recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the Department of Health and Social Care via the NHS Ambulance Radio Program, its next generation of hand-portable mission-critical communications devices for frontline ambulance staff across England. The contract will enable 11 English NHS Ambulance Trusts to benefit from the very latest broadband technology, which addresses the need for optimum performance across the testing environments and working practices of ambulan...

Hochiki Europe, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of life safety products, has announced the continuation of its partnership with Banham Academy, the UK’s premier provider of fire safety engineering apprenticeships. This renewed commitment comes in the form of a significant donation of additional fire safety equipment, further enhancing the Academy’s ability to train the next generation of fire safety specialists. innovative life safety technologies Hochiki Europe&rs...

Data is indispensable for all areas of modern life. To ensure their high availability, IT infrastructures and data centers must also be protected from physical dangers. Holistic fire protection is therefore of crucial importance. This is because the risk of fire is particularly high wherever electrical and electronic systems are present or where large amounts of heat are generated using air conditioning systems. At the DATA CENTER WORLD on May 22 and 23, 2024 in Frankfurt/Main at boot...

On May 12, Zoomlion's "Technology Salutes to the New Era" series of activities kicked off in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China. Nearly 100 guests from home and abroad embarked on a two-day journey to explore and experience the magnificent Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Overseas customers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, and other countries and regions especially attended the event. globalization strategy In line with its globalization strategy, Zoomlion has deeply integrated its overs...

Following a train derailment on the Arizona – New Mexico state line on April 26, officials closed eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 40 for a prolonged period of time, as hazardous smoke plumes made driving conditions unsafe and extremely difficult. Firefighters on site watched over a controlled burn of fuel, which consumed most of the train cars. On Sunday, firefighters removed debris from the area to allow for early repair of the tracks. Thankfully, no one was hurt during this...

Darley was awarded a contract for 30 Fast Attack skid units, sold into Latin America. The skid systems, outfitted with Darley 1.5 AGE18V gear-driven pumps and Odin Foam Flurry ATP systems, are being delivered to local fire departments to enhance local firefighting capabilities. The customer stated, “We have found Darley’s customer service and responsiveness to be second to none.” Designed to fit into standard 8′ pickup truck beds, the Darley Fast Attack skid units are i...