United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Last year North Yorkshire Fire attended five bonfire/firework related incidents, and this year would like to make it none With Bonfire Night fast approaching, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service wants everyone to remember it for the right reasons; with everyone having a safe and enjoyable time. Enjoying Bonfire Night safely North Yorkshire Fire wants people to enjoy this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations safely, and urge people to go along to an organised event, w...

Ballyclare is well placed to meet the requirements of the regulatory changes that will come into force in April 2018 Workwear garment manufacturer Ballyclare Limited has confirmed the process used to manufacture life-saving workwear supplied to the fire, rail, general industrial and oil and gas sectors is accredited to Article 11B of the PPE Directive. This ensures Ballyclare is already well placed to meet the requirements of the regulatory changes covering complex PPE garmen...

Extinguishing agents and detectors are key components of any fire suppression system, but it is the control module that co-ordinates and dictates the response to fire. While the subject of control systems is worthy of a book in its own right, in this post Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection will briefly outline the control system process and the features currently available. fire suppressing agent Control modules essentially receive the information relayed by the sensors and detectors, then process...

The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate upon completion, the equivalent to an A-Level Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment earlier this year, the Fire Industry Association has announced that bookings can now be made on the FIA website. The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate...

The Particulate Protection Hood is made up of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar fibres with viscose in a knitted fabric Bristol Uniforms, a designer and manufacturer of firefighter PPE, has launched a revolutionary new hood which is proven to be 99.8% efficient at filtering harmful smoke particles. Particulate Protection Hood The Particulate Protection Hood is made up of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar fibres with viscose in a knitted fabric, and crucially features the innovat...

"The fact that no fire has broken out for a long time does not mean that there is no danger; rather, it is a stroke of luck for operators, and one that can end at any time," says Marco van Lier from the General Association of the German Insurance Industry. If a fire breaks out, there is a risk that the IT infrastructure in data centers will be damaged. The power outage that can occur in the event of a fire causes particularly great damage due to the resulting data loss. fire protection solutio...

The event aimed to raise awareness about how certified fire doors can prevent life-changing injuries More than 60 prominent facilities managers, architects and door hardware installers attended a free event hosted by ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, to discuss fire door safety at West Midlands Fire Service’s headquarters in Birmingham. The event – ‘It’s Time To Talk About Fire Doors’ – featured talks from Steve Sh...

The service has led to an extra 45,000 business addresses being avilable to the Fire Servies for emergency response The Network Fire Services Partnership, a collaborative partnership between Devon & Somerset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Services, has increased the safety of business in their region by integrating business details supplied by Aligned Assets and 118 Information. With integral 118 Information data embedded into the g...

In this post, Ardent Fire Systems Limited continue their series looking at the detection methods used in vehicle fire suppression. Even the most effective extinguishing agents depend upon a rapid and reliable detection system. Here, the company looks at the most common types of detectors and the advantages and disadvantages of each. There are three types of detectors commonly used to sense the presence of fire: smoke, flame and heat detectors. Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors sense the pres...

The TRVs can respond to small incidents and also more serious incidents including house fires From 19th September, for the first time, all six new emergency response vehicles for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are attending emergencies. The Tactical Response Vehicles (TRVs) have been introduced as part of the review of the fire cover, which was undertaken as the number of incidents the Service attends over recent years* has reduced significantly. New technology and...

The new temporary building will provide full facilities whilst the new permanent building is completed A Kentec fire control panel is helping protect new temporary buildings at Welcome Break’s M3 southbound Fleet Services on the Surrey/Hampshire border, erected following a devastating fire in December 2016 that almost completely destroyed the former services building. December 2016 fire At its height, more than 100 firefighters f...

Autronica is proud to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary, marking six decades of innovation in fire and gas detection. Since 1957, Autronica has played a major role in developing the modern smoke detector as it is known today. In 1970, Autronica introduced a low-voltage smoke detector and in 1979, the company developed an analog addressable fire detection and alarm system. In 2004, Autronica launched the IEC61508 SIL 2-approved system. These innovations, and many others, have all go...

The HFW-DHR-01 wireless magnetic door holder is compatible with all of the FIREwave Wireless Translator and Expander Modules enabling it to be easily integrated into a new or existing wireless system, linked to any wired system or even used as a standalone system. Wireless Magnetic Door Holder Features Its fully wireless and battery powered capability means it requires no wiring or power supply, making installation quick, easy and cost effective. In the event of an alarm, the HFW-DHR-01 can be...

LSO St Luke's church opened in 1773 and was deconsecrated in 1959 due to subsidence LSO St Luke’s, home of the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra’s community and education programme, LSO Discovery, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. LSO St Luke’s fire system upgrade LSO St Luke’s is an 18th-century Grade I-listed Hawksmoor church in the London Borough of Islington. The church, which has an unusual obelisk spire, ope...

Choosing a fire suppression system for one’s mobile equipment may look like a daunting task, especially when considering the number of options available. To assist in the choice of system, this article will give one a general overview of its main components and the factors that dictate the design of an effective system. Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection invites everyone to read though their blog posts so they can familiarize themselves with the key principles, technology and design decisions...

Among the garments on display was a special Xenon concept structural firefighters suit The 2017 Emergency Services Show gave visitors to the Ballyclare stand the opportunity to view the full extent of the company’s PPE and safety wear offering to the fire service, and to examine some of the latest developments which were on show. “We are very firmly established as a supplier to the fire sectors and the show gave us the prefect opportunity to highlight the breadth...

Under the motto "Those who do not understand the present cannot shape the future," the SICHERHEIT 2017 trade fair will take place from November 14 to 17 in Zurich. Interest is high: around 10,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors are expected at the 21st edition. For four days, WAGNER Schweiz AG will be presenting two of its best-selling solutions in technical fire protection under the trade fair's main theme of "Fire and disaster protection technology and fire alarm, smoke, water and gas warnin...

Viking SupplyNet, a global provider in the distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, announces the availability of a new FlexHead® flexible sprinkler drop for commercial suspended ceilings. SuperFlex™ is the only fully welded, two inch bend radius, commercial fire sprinkler drop in the industry. The product features a flexible, stainless steel hose with full ten-braid strand construction. The new product is UL Listed with a tight two inch bend radius – offering up...

The campaign managed to reach more than 500 local residents with information on fire door safety A local fire door safety campaign to inspire hope and raise awareness of fire safety in Southend-on-Sea following the tragic death of a mum-to-be, is one of three initiatives to receive awards this month from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Rutendo Chitiga and Terry Brown from the Balmoral Estate Tenants Association in Southend-on-Sea organised a week long fire safety ca...

Taktis Fire is a very sophisticated and advanced fire panel and is ideal for installation in larger buildings Kentec’s new Taktis fire detection and alarm system extends user capability by combining the very latest in hardware and software to produce a control and indication system that is both powerful and sophisticated, yet simple to understand.  Available in 2-8 loop or 2-16 loop versions and certified to EN54-2 and EN54-4, Tak...

2017 has sadly provided a litany of high profile fire-related disasters and brought the need and awareness for better fire safety to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Fire doors are critical Fire Door Safety Week (September 25 – October 1), is a timely opportunity to bring to light the critically important role of fire doors in building fire safety and to remind responsible individuals of the legal requirements and to give tips and guidelines to reinforce this c...

The Fire Brigades Union has expressed safety concerns about crewing TRVs with fewer than 4  Due to long standing safety concerns of The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) about crewing TRVs with fewer than 4 firefighters, and more recently concerns having been raised by local MPs on behalf of their constituents, the Fire Authority’s new Chairman, Councillor Andrew Backhouse, has asked officers to produce a report to increase crewing of TRVs at Malton, Tadcaster, Northallerto...

Facility & security managers are reminded in Fire Door Safety Week to ensure fire doors are unlocked & unblocked during times of occupancy Facility and security managers are reminded in Fire Door Safety Week - September 25th to October 1st - of the need to ensure that fire doors are unlocked and unblocked during times of occupancy. Site managers can use a smartphone app called Lodgic, costing £12 per month, to get confirmation from an independent monitoring cent...

Carl Bryan, Managing Director of WAGNER UK, was an interviewee on "The Business Debate". Journalist Sarah Lockett spoke to him about the latest developments in fire protection. The focus of the interview was active fire prevention using oxygen reduction. Water from sprinkler systems The fire protection solution called OxyReduct® aims to prevent fires before they even start. Buildings, production facilities and resources are thus comprehensively protected and are not affected by, for e...

The ToxCO monitor measures exhaled breath on a patient to screen for carbon monoxide poisoning The ToxCO CO monitor has been designed by Bedfont, based in Kent, to safely and effectively screen patients for carbon monoxide poisoning. Known as the silent killer, CO is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that is produced when fuels are burned incompletely. Everybody is exposed to CO in everyday life; from boilers, open fires, cars, generators and even burning your toas...

The BWF has also carried out FOI research which suggests worrying problems in other London tower blocks Less than a year since fire door safety campaigners turned a spotlight on high rise tower blocks, the country wakes to news of the devastating inferno at Grenfell Tower, West London. Endemic fire safety problem Hannah Mansell, chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum, trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust and spokesperson for the BWF’s Fire Door Safety W...

The Education Day aims to promote the role of fire doors in fire safety Midland Building Products Ltd (MBP) and Fire & Acoustic Seals Ltd are hosting a customer ‘Education Day’ on 20th September to promote the very important role of fire doors in fire safety. The day will put fire doors firmly ‘in focus’, and guest speakers will be delivering a series of CPD-Accredited workshops on topics such as fire and smoke seals; installation and inspecti...

Bronto Skylift expands its services in Canada and names CraneWorks Canada, located in Calgary, Alberta, as a distributor for Bronto Skylift’s products in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CraneWorks operates eight full-service facilities in the US and Canada, offering new and used sales, nationwide service, worldwide parts, and an extensive rental fleet to customers from a wide variety of industries. Partnership with Br...

Laidlaw are passionate about the fact that selecting the correct fire door hardware can save lives Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. They save lives and property. Fire safety information and education on this topic is so important and this is why Laidlaw endorses Fire Door Safety Week this September, raising awareness of the critical role of the fire door. With over 3 million new fire door...

The events will cover fire-related topics like risk assessment, safety arrangements, general precautions, staff training, maintenance and testing North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be offering businesses safety messages as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) UK Business Safety Week 2017. The week runs from 11th - 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incident...