Trinidad and Tobago Fire Industry News

Messe Frankfurt South Africa, a subsidiary of one of the world’s pioneering trade fair organizers, is proud to announce the acquisition of Hobby-X, the premier event for the hobby, arts and crafts supplies sectors in South Africa. Hobby-X In March 2020, Hobby-X celebrated 23 years. It is a visual, interactive, creative and entertaining event. In 2020, the event featured around 140 exhibitors across the hobby, craft and leisure industries and welcomed more than 14,500 trade and public vis...

Sempra Energy announced that the Sempra Energy Foundation will donate $250,000 to the California Fire Foundation in support of the organization's wildfire relief efforts. "At a time when our state is facing an extraordinary set of challenges, we want to recognize the critical role of California's firefighters and first responders," said Lisa Alexander, President of the Sempra Energy Foundation. "Our communities are made stronger by their selfless contributions, and our thoughts are with them an...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding the variety of technical capabilities deployed in the interest of public safety, and smart cities are leveraging IoT data to provide insights and improve operations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is promoting technology development through its Science and Technology Directorate’s SCITI (pronounced “city”) solutions lab. SCITI stands for Smart City and Internet of Things Innovation. SCITI innovations promote public safety in...

Nevada Air National Guard aircrew equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, saw their firefighting activation orders extended this week as fires continue to threaten life and property across California. Members of the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, also known as the ‘High Rollers,’ activated July 29, the unit’s first firefighting activation in two years following a 2019 season that saw little need to request...

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Avon Protection a 10 years contract to supply a complete CBRN personal respiratory system. This procurement was led by Finland and Norway to establish technical requirements and demanding end-user testing. The framework contract will enable NATO countries and partners to purchase Avon Protection’s foremost respiratory system, based around FM50, a full suite of filters, MP-PAPR, (Powered Air Purifying Respirator), ST53 (Self-Conta...

Crowd management can be critical in a fire emergency – or in almost any other emergency situation. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has undertaken a project to develop a computerized tool to provide data and situational awareness about crowds based on computer vision analysis of video. Crowds have become an unusual occurrence during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sooner or later, life will be returning to normal. When it does, the safety consequences of poor crowd management wil...

The global pandemic presents complications for firefighters during what will likely be an active wildfire season. Firefighting manpower could be diminished by the pandemic; training sessions have been cancelled, postponed, or conducted remotely. And travel risks undermine the traditional approach of calling on firefighters from throughout the country or around the world to help fight the wildfires. Social distancing is at odds with the teamwork and camaraderie that characterize firefighting uni...

The FIA is pleased to announce that following extensive and detailed discussions with BAFE, the independent register of third-party certificated fire safety service providers, that BAFE will be acquiring the operation of the FIA AO. BAFE will be establishing FireQual Ltd as an OFQUAL-approved Awarding Body to run the existing fire detection and alarm qualification examinations and to develop new qualifications across the fire sector that will support the call for greater competence and availabi...

Twiceme Technology is moving outside the country’s borders, to the south of France to be exact. In 2020, the Tour de France will of course look differently, partly because of the prevailing circumstances, but also because the cyclists will be more well-equipped than ever. EF Pro Cycling Team Since 2014, POC Sports has been the official helmet and eyewear sponsor of the EF Pro Cycling team. For the first time, Twiceme Technology has been added to the helmet edition to deliver t...

The FIA is pleased to announce that following extensive and detailed discussions with BAFE, the independent register of Third Party Certificated fire safety service providers, BAFE will be acquiring the operation of the FIA AO.   BAFE will be establishing FireQual Ltd as an OFQUAL-approved Awarding Body to run the existing Fire Detection and Alarm qualification examinations and to develop new qualifications across the fire sector that will support the call for greater competence and avail...

The launch of the Government’s ‘Back to School Safely’ campaign following the announcement that all educational facilities will reopen from the beginning of the autumn term. Following the opening of nurseries, schools, and colleges, the government has advised schools to implement a range of protective measures in order to mitigate the risk of the virus being spread. six preventative actions The six preventative actions which have been outlined by Gov.UK and Public Healt...

Motorists in Surrey can drive safely through one of the United Kingdom’s longest road tunnels, with the reassurance that it is protected by the very latest fire detection technology. Dual Optical smoke detection Supplied by Waterlooville’s Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the Hindhead Tunnel. The system is designed to detect the difference between smoke, steam and dust, thereby ensuring that...

The parent company of DRIFIRE®, National Safety Apparel continues to expand their USA-based safety and military clothing brands with the acquisition of Virginia Beach-based Wild Things. The acquisition of Wild Things adds another market leader to National Safety Apparel’s “House of Brands” The acquisition of Wild Things adds another market leader to National Safety Apparel’s already established “House of Brands”. Wild Things is a premium cold weather mi...

As the COVID-19 pandemic expanded earlier this year, there was an overwhelming demand for PPE to protect the brave workers battling on the front lines. To meet the growing need for critical protection and supplies for PPE, DuPont launched the #TyvekTogether program to partner with additional converters to increase the supply of Tyvek garments to the marketplace. In parallel, Ansell launched the #NetworkofHeroes program, offering support to non-PPE manufacturers with the capacities and necessary...

Like professional athletes, learning how to stay composed under pressure is key to performing your best in any situation. Whether it’s a dynamic incident you are commanding at work, an important staff or city council meeting, dealing with a difficult person or situations in your personal life, how you cope with pressure is one way you separate yourself from the pack. Learning how to stay composed under pressure is key to performing your best in any situation. We cannot allow our emoti...

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has been awarded £5m to drive digital transformation projects to further improve the safety and quality of the care which staff are able to provide to patients. EEAST is one of 24 trusts and the only ambulance service to be named as a pilot site for the new digital aspirant program, run by NHSX. Move towards goal EEAST’s funding will be awarded over the next two years. It will be used to help the Trust move towards its goal o...

Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd. (Eurotech) is excited to announce a new product range added to their popular collection. Exclusive to Eurotech in the United Kingdom, Vigil Anti Slip Protection provides some of the best-in-class products, thereby offering unparalleled quality. Vigil Anti Slip Protection Occupational accidents, unfortunately, occur every single day and one-third of these incidents are caused by slipping, tripping, or falling. Not only do these incidents cause personal distress and in...

Eurotech is delighted to announce the appointment of James Aherne and Joshua Minter, both of whom have joined the company in the capacity of Regional Sales Managers. James Aherne joins Eurotech from a Commissioning Engineer background, based in Ireland and will be looking after the company’s existing customer accounts, in both Ireland and North West England, in the United Kingdom. Vast knowledge of Eurotech’s fire systems James Aherne’s expertise will enable him to assist t...

Cirque du Soleil is an internationally known touring circus production hosted by Kooza, performing in cities such as Beijing, Sydney, Buenos Aires, and more. This installation project in particular was for the circus’ show in Singapore in July 2017, in which Cirque du Soleil needed adequate fire safety precautions to be installed before the show. Required: Fire control panels The client required modern intelligent fire control panels, capable of hosting a large number of devices th...

The Craufurd Arms Real Ale House on Gringer Road, Maidenhead, was in dire need of a new industry-standard fire safety system and was long overdue some modern safety innovation. At the time they had no system in place, which meant they weren’t conforming to current Fire Regulation Standards. Not knowing where next to turn, and desperately requiring a system in place before the fast-approaching Craufurd Arms grand reopening, they approached the Eurotech team to guide them through this proc...

The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in Central London celebrating one of the most iconic British Prime Ministers in history and was in office during the Second World War. The museum is one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex that housed a British Government Command Centre throughout the Second World War. Also housed there is the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life o...

It’s the perfect job for a busy London architectural design practice: refurbishing an ordinary-looking, reasonable quality modern townhouse into a stylish, super-luxury, multi-million-pound property which makes the most of light and space. Everything is installed – lighting, plumbing, security systems, and, with the help of specialist consultants, a hard-wired fire detection system. Fire system with detection points  With just weeks to go to completion, the client decides to...

Motorists in Surrey can drive safely through one of the UK’s longest road tunnels with the reassurance that it is protected by the very latest fire detection technology. Supplied by Eurotech, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the tunnel Supplied by Waterlooville’s Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the Hindhead Tunnel.  ...

The Vines BMW garage on Moorfield Road, Guildford, is a successful dealership specializing in high-end BMW models. Vines is a privately-owned family company and is proud to have been in association with BMW in Surrey and Sussex for more than twenty years. Their company mission is “To inspire each other to delight our customers, which Eurotech also strives for and is very close to the company’s ethos. Vines BMW Guildford required a new, pioneering fire safety system, one that would s...

The Mill Arms in Dunbridge, a newly refurbished pub in the heart of the New Forest with bar, restaurant, conservatory, a large function room, skittle alley, six en-suite bedrooms, and several entrances required a reliable, modern, economical fire system upgrade. The upgrade, however, could not cause disruption to this vibrant yet homely pub. Designing new wireless systems  The company conducted a Wireless Signal Survey to ensure system stability, signal levels, and compliance with EN45-25...

JRP Distribution Ltd, based in the South East of England, is a family-owned business founded in 1981. For over 35 years, JRP Distribution has been a distributor of branded automotive products into the aftermarket. In 2001, on gaining the exclusive UK distribution of Pacer Technology products, that JRP Distribution could establish itself as a national distributor. In July 2019 JRP moved into a brand new purpose-built distribution facility. Requiring new alarm systems  A basic landlord fir...

Waterlooville Baptist Church needed a fire alarm due to risk assessment highlighting existing shortcomings of what was installed utilizing domestic detectors. Euro-fi wireless system range With the glass aesthetics of the church, JJM Electrical knew that the Toccare panel would be perfect. It then came down to the client deciding as to what protocol they wanted to go with for the detection system. To save labor time, and for minimal maintenance in the future, the company suggested the Euro-fi...

A huge new Amazon fulfilment center on the outskirts of Bristol has installed Vimpex Smart+Guard tough polycarbonate hinged protective covers to protect the building's alarm call-points from accidental or malicious activation, which could trigger costly building evacuations resulting in lost production and missed logistical connections. Amazon's new 500,000 sq. ft. fulfilment center at Severn Beach is designed to ensure that more people in the Bristol region receive next-day deliveries. When it...

Ignited by a faulty electric transmission line in November 2018, the Camp Fire burned for 17 days in Butte County, near the city of Paradise, Calif. When the blaze was finally contained, it had burned more than 150,000 acres, destroyed 18,000 buildings and taken 86 lives. The question is if the fire could have been predicted and if the damage could have been minimized through greater understanding of risk factors. Also if there is a scientific way to reduce the risk of fires, analogous to advan...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, is honored to announce that the company has been considered as a potential solution-provider and its technology has been selected for a NATO Defense Against Terrorism Program of Work (DAT PoW) exercise in the domain of the fight against small UAVs. Smart Shooter's SMASH Fire Control Solution will be tested and evaluated on the...