United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Global safety products manufacturer and service provider, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced winning a major contract to build and supply a VIKING Norsafe Munin S1200 patrol boat for the Norwegian police force. Police patrol and rescue boats The vessel, which will be built in Arendal, Norway and delivered in December, will carry out police patrol and rescue missions in the East Police District covering the 38 municipalities from Gardermoen to the Swedish border. Seeing off competition...

Over the next six months, members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham, this renowned independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event. The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2...

Checkmate Fire are dedicated to helping businesses and public sector organizations safeguard their customers and staff through the implementation of life-saving firestopping solutions. This involves not only completing essential installation and remediation works, but also educating property owners on why passive fire protection is not simply a legal requirement, but also an investment in the future of their business. It is easy to become complacent regarding fire safety, and the possibility of...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that registration is open for the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb taking place at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the event is not just for first responders – but all who want to take part in honoring the 343 fallen firefighters of September 11, 2001. Last year’s record attendance included 2,700 residents, firefighters, and local b...

A line-type detector supplied by Patol has been selected as the heat detection method in a new fire protection installation in a laboratory working in a Hazardous environment operating within a Ministry Of Defence site. The fire safety at the laboratory is provided through a Fire Detection system installed by Honeywell featuring a SecuriSens ADW 535-2 line-type heat detector connecting to an extinguishant Fire Control Panel. The detector from Securiton, for whom Patol is the distributor in the...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global provider in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Oppenheimer 14th Annual Industrial Growth Conference at the Westin Grand Central in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. ET. A real-time audio and slide webcast of the presentation can be accesse...

Fire safety is of utmost importance for aged care facilities because the patients are so vulnerable and lacking in mobility. Fire Safety for Aged Care Facilities is not only important for the health of the patients but also required by Australian regulatory reform laws. Properly operating sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, emergency exit signs, and other safety hardware is now mandated. Other safety measures must also be addressed, such as clear pathways to exits, proper training of staff, and go...

A safe work environment makes for a productive workplace. the employees should feel safe and in the case of an emergency, such as a fire, the user wants to make sure that when the user reaches for the fire extinguisher it works. Users want to ensure that all fire equipment is maintained on the proper schedule. Fire Testing Services will ensure that the business remains compliant. When to Maintain Equipment? It is easy to take for granted that all equipment will work. Users don'...

Buildings under construction present unique fire hazards that require special attention. Fires can result in major losses and long delays in the completion of a project. Commercial fire protection and fire safety can be ensured if flammable materials are kept away from heat and oxygen. Three ingredients of fire are fuel, oxygen, and source of ignition. If any of them is removed no fire will occur. To ensure fire protection and safety, fire precautions during construction for commercial and resi...

ASL is excited to be exhibiting at Railtex 2019 – the most widely anticipated event in the UK rail industry calendar. One can find then on stand M85 showcasing the iVENCS Line & Station Management control system following a brand new refresh of the user interface. They invite visitors to try out a live demo workstation that will demonstrate how the line and station management system integrates with and controls multiple subsystems at a single station, or along...

VIKING has been awarded a five-year contract by ADNOC Logistics & Services for their safety equipment servicing. Maritime safety equipment manufacturer and global service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING) has won a tender to work with a shipping services company ADNOC Logistics & Services. Marine fire and lifeboat servicing The five-year contract extends to a fleet of more than 120 vessels and encompasses a complete service offering including marine fire and lifeboat...

The Donauleiten on the northern bank of the Danube in the upper Mühlviertel is not only densely wooded, inhospitable and steep, but is also home to many communications dead spots. In other words, it is perfectly suited to putting the EMEREC operations management system through its paces. The practice scenario that confronted the firefighters of the Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis Fire Department (Lembach section) from the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel region during their spring training was...

Manufacturer and supplier of specialist passive fire protection products, Quelfire, will bring its expertise to stand FX239 at FIREX International 2019, taking place on 18-20 June at the ExCeL, London. Quelfire has built its name on a long-standing commitment to high-quality certified products, including fire containment systems for pipe, duct and electrical service penetrations, as well as linear joints and cavity barriers. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, the company prov...

The start of a successful real estate agency is rooted in the health of the agents working there. What might affect their well-being will lead to damage to the business. Therefore, every building manager and safety officer should invest more in ensuring the security of the building occupants through the compliance of Real Estate Agency Fire Safety rules. Here is a useful guide for anyone looking to achieve a healthy working environment. Legislation Requirements The Australian Standards set ou...

If users are not quite sure whether the business complies with Australian standards or not, user might need to review the fundamental ways to fulfill fire safety regulations. Here is a quick refresher on the most basic and essential regulations on fire safety for the real estate agency. The Objectives Of The Legislation In the quest to ensure the safest provisions for any establishment, regulations are set out to perform certain objectives. Australian fire safety standards require buildi...

In Australian Workplace Fire Safety standards, who is responsible for fire safety? Management has a responsibility to manage all health and safety risks (ss17 and 19 of the WHS Act), including fire. Employees have a responsibility to comply and cooperate with management's policies and procedures (s28 of the WHS Act), including the management of risks relating to fire. building fire safety regulations In addition to Acts and policies, there are other relevant Australian fire safety standards,...

The Australian government takes the safety of employees very seriously, and that is the reason there are legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, or matters relating to occupational safety mandating emergency preparedness across most sectors of society. For instance, there are actually Fire Safety requirements covered by different parts of the legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, reference manuals, and codes applied to numerous jurisdictions across Australia. emergenc...

At the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show (Indianapolis, IN., May 5-8, 2019), Runtech and Nash will strengthen its message as a Total Vacuum Solution Provider for the Pulp & Paper Industry. TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show Nash's team of engineers set the pace by configuring and optimizing a paper machine Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the TAPPI PaperCon Trade Show will focus on “Setting the Pace”. Backed by decades of joint industry expertise, Nash's team of engineers set the pace by...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from June 17 – June 20, 2019. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s renowned professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety. NFPA Conference & Expo...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council's (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign. The week-long campaign runs from April 29 - May 5 2019 and is a national campaign which aims to highlight the risk of accidental drowning. Half of the accidental drownings happened in 2017 when people didn't even intend to go in the water. Activities such as running, walking, fishing and cycling near water can put the users at risk of drowning. In 2017: 255 people accident...

The Gorman-Rupp Company (Gorman-Rupp) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Gorman, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, to serve as the Chairman of the Board. New Chairman of the Board As previously announced, James C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp’s long-standing Chairman, informed the Board, in January 2019, of his intention to not stand for re-election as a Director, at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “Gorm...

Chubb Sicli completes the installation of a full suite of fire safety and security equipment and services at Webster University Geneva. The new equipment will better protect students, staff and facilities with essential fire and security systems across the entire campus. Chubb Sicli is a part of Chubb Fire & Security Group, which is a part of Carrier, a provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies...

Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has won the Fire Innovation of the Year Award at the second National Safety and Health Excellence Awards for its next-generation 16L Taktis analogue addressable Fire Panel. The Awards took place at a Gala dinner held at the Birmingham NEC on 10th April. The Fire Innovation of the Year award celebrates products or services that demonstrate genuine innovation and differentiation to other products in the market place. Products must have been...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and partners are hosting their annual water safety event on Newcastle Quayside on Sunday 5th May. The event will take place between 11am and 3pm, close to the Millennium Bridge. This year, the event will feature special guest Trent Maxwell, better known as Lifeguard Maxi from hit TV show Bondi Rescue. Firefighters from both Tyne and Wear and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Services will demonstrate rescues from the River Tyne – us...

TOA Corporation UK, the global manufacturer of cutting-edge commercial audio and voice alarm equipment, is getting ready to exhibit its latest innovations at FIREX International 2019, which takes place on 18th-20th June at ExCeL, London. The company’s presence at this event will give over 18,000 international fire safety professionals an excellent opportunity to find out more about its comprehensive range of products and systems. A focal point on Stand FX915 will be the VX-3000, which com...

What many building owners or managers neglect is the importance of fire safety inspection. As a person holding the responsibility of the medical center's safety, one must ask the question, How much responsibility do I have in keeping a medical center fire-safe vs. after a fire accident in the facility? It sure does sound like the latter makes a bigger responsibility and problem. This is why it is so important to hire a hiring Healthcare Centre Fire Inspector. Conducting regular inspections T...

Working in child care centers can be fun and challenging at the same time; challenging in a way that teaching kids require a lot of skill and patience. When it comes to teaching emergency evacuation procedure in childcare center, there are definite methods that contribute to an effective learning process for children. To help make a fire drill plan, trainers must execute the following steps: Plan and prepare 1. Prepare evacuation kits The success of responding to an emergency is highly...

When talking about the roles of child care workers, it is a given that they are solely responsible for the child’s development, ensuring they get exposure to the best learning environment in their first few years. However, it seems that educating them in Child Care Fire Fighting Equipment isn’t the only responsibility there is. Talk about fire safety and emergency training courses, day care staff now take further steps aimed towards a child’s development. Why should child car...

A Child Care Center Fire Evacuation plan is important in ensuring quick response to emergencies and the safety of children. The importance of planning lies in the ability to manage time, while evacuating to safety in any given scenario. Establishing an emergency management plan is a matter of identifying risks and exit routes, delegating tasks to specific people, and executing them as planned. In this stage, get to know how Child Care Center Fire Evacuation procedures in child care centers adop...

A Childcare Centers Fire Drill procedure in childcare centers serves as life support during emergencies. It is the fundamental basis for order and maximum safety in any fire incident. With that said, building managers and safety officers are urged to create an emergency evacuation plan as a guide to all the staff and children. If venturing into safety practices or looking towards improving the existing plan, here is a basic guide for day care centers. Childcare Centers Fire Drill Procedures C...