United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The VADs are available in ceiling category, C-3-8.5 and C-3-15 and wall category W-2.5-7 Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, has added to its range of products with the launch of their new visual alarm devices (VADs). The devices have been created by Apollo’s specialised in-house design team, with two available in the ceiling category, a C-3-8.5 and a C-3-15 VAD, and one wall category W-2.5-7 VAD available to compliment the o...

Headlining programme of 300+ speakers will be Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more than 300 speakers will be keyn...

The installation includes Advanced’s TouchControl terminal/repeater networked with MxPro 5 and MxPro 4 panels An Advanced intelligent fire system with touchscreen repeaters, internet control and backwards compatibility, has been chosen to protect Ringmer Community College in East Sussex. The Ringmer Community College Originally opened in 1958, Ringmer Community College is a leading secondary school Academy with specialisms in technology and the arts. The college a...

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. International Sh...

It can be taken as proven that the trends in urbanization, the mobility of the population and the demographics, have had and will continue to have tremendous impact on our daily lives. These impacts were and are supported by disruptive technology changes (such as the evolution of the internet and mobile communication) and result in higher dependencies of almost all economic and social processes. Compared with former generations, we are spending most of our time in buildings or closed mobile con...

Ballyclare donates to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all Ballyclare is always pleased to support the fire and rescue community. Over the year’s the company has donated protective clothing to charities and countries across the world to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all. Charity with IFRA One charity Ballyclare work with is the International Fire and...

To celebrate working partnership, Bristol joined Concorde members to host presentation for its senior staff Bristol’s strategy of building a worldwide network of appointed distributors began in 1975 when Concorde Trading Company in Abu Dhabi was appointed to be the company’s first representative. To celebrate this historic 40th anniversary of a successful working partnership, Bristol joined senior members of Concorde to host a presentation for its sen...

Captain Attilio Montalto, Italian Coastguard will give a presentation entitled ‘Maritime Security and Security Controls’ SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss current issues surrounding port security and h...

The portable wireless system comprises a single loop Kentec Syncro AS analogue addressable fire alarm control panel, Hyfire devices and wireless manual call points An innovative, portable wireless fire alarm system specially designed to protect audiences in the Cirque du Soleil KOOZA touring company’s 3000 seater big-top tent during performances in Poland, Belgium and most recently Singapore uses a Kentec fire alarm control panel. The wireless fire safety system, de...

In the survey, Chubb retained its number one spot for fire and security brands while falls inside top 100 for all brands Chubb Fire & Security has retained its status as the UK’s number one fire and security brand in the 2016 Business Superbrands survey. The annual survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis with input from an independent expert council and 2,500 business professionals with purchasing or managerial responsibility. Chubb, a l...

It is the premier event for all professionals looking to preserve national security, protect assets Over recent years there have been significant developments in international terrorism with attacks being carried out globally. The threat is constantly evolving and is currently at a significantly high level worldwide. Following recent events in Europe, the issue of national security and counter terrorism is at the top of government agendas. Showcasing latest innovations...

TWINFLEX SRP can be used as standalone solution, or can be interfaced to external fire safety systems Fike Safety Technology (FST) has launched TWINFLEX SRP, an innovative Extinguishing Control Panel, as part of its extensive Fire Suppression systems portfolio. TWINFLEX SRP can be used as a standalone solution, or can be interfaced to external fire safety systems through its versatile set of monitored inputs and outputs. The panel offers unrivalled performance and a unique set...

In addition to exhibiting, Lionel Paillet, GM Europe for Nest will be speaking within the FIREX Expertise and Guidance Theatre FIREX International is delighted to announce that Nest Labs, the architect of the thoughtful home, will be exhibiting at its 2016 event this June. Nest‘s mission is to create a home that‘s thoughtful - one that takes care of itself and the people inside it - and will be showcasing the very latest in design in technology at the only even...

Assistant Commissioner joins an educational programme that has been expanded to more than 50 sessions in five tracks ASIS International is pleased to announce that Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police Service of London, will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (ASIS Europe 2016), 6 to 8 April in London, UK. Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has been expa...

SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion group SMi Group is delighted to welcome on board Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd (SEA), the latest speaker to sign up for SMi's 2nd annual Soldier Equipment and Technology Advancement Forum (SETAF) taking place 14-15 March in London. Bringing together military and industry experts SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion groups and hel...

The event will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss modern methods of port security SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 "The port environment is constantly changing with new technologies and procedures in all areas of port operations, but security will always remain a core part of a port's operations. Security has always been needed for protection against theft, sabotage...

FP200 Gold was specified and installed to supply the emergency lighting system throughout the building Prysmian FP200 Gold cable has been specified for the Central Library in Manchester, one of the most instantly-recognisable landmarks of the city. The Grade II listed library was built in the 1930s, and refurbished between 2010 and 2014. The Central Library is the second-largest public lending library in the UK. For such an important public building, fire safety was a pri...

The event will provide effective learning experiences for all delegates through the carefully selected expert speaker line up SMi Group reports: Registration is now open for SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which will take place on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 in London, UK. As the last line of defence, port security teams play a critical role in ensuring that the nation is protected from external harm. Therefore, it is essential for ports to boa...

The suppression control system installed in the building comprises four ExGo panels with mode select key switch assemblies ExGo suppression control panels from Advanced have been installed in a £20m, state-of-the-art data and high performance computing centre at the University of Cambridge that is working on some of the globe’s greatest challenges. Customer Situated on the West Cambridge site of the University of Cambridge, the building is the new home for hi...

The new rig can apply loads of up to 1000kN on a protected steel beam under fire testing conditions BRE has installed a new rig that tests the fire protection systems used on the steel frame beams which play a critical role in maintaining the load bearing capacity of multi-storey buildings in the event of a fire. This comes in response to the rising popularity of multi-storey steel frame ‘towers’ in global cities and towns, changes in standards and higher quality a...

High Volume Pump from Harrogate was used at the Northern Power Melrosegate Electrical Sub Station (York) to keep it operational North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service continue to respond to flooding incidents around the county and in the City of York with the majority of these, recently, being in Tadcaster, Malton and York. NYFRS is being supported by other Services including the use of High Volume Pumps from Tyne and Wear, Durham and Darlington and Nottingham fire and rescu...

The webinar will explore what is expected from a responsible person in regards to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The Fire Protection Association (FPA) will host the first FIREX webinar for 2016, focusing on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and what this means to individual businesses. The interactive webinar will take place on Wednesday 27th January at 2.00pm. To explore in regards to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Presented...

Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre uses Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software Bield Housing and Care’s Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre (ARC) is one of the first facilities of its kind to provide fire detection system monitoring and management from multiple sites using Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software. Bield Housing & Care Since it formed in 1971, Bield Housing & Care has remained committed to improving the quality...

ESFRS have agreed to support the call handling arrangements relating to requests for CFOA FRMR assistance via Sussex Control Centre January 2016 will see the start of a new Coordination Centre to support all UK Fire and Rescue Services attending incidents within the maritime domain and specifically those that respond to incidents ‘at sea’. The new Centre has been established by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Fire and Rescue Marine Response (FRMR) wo...

AVIOTEC is based on intelligent algorithms to distinguish between real fires and disturbance values Bosch Security Systems introduces AVIOTEC, a new solution for reliable and early fire detection in challenging environments. Building upon proven Bosch camera technology and Bosch's Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA), video-based fire detection can supplement state-of-the-art fire detection technologies and enables early detection of smoke and flames in environments where these ca...

Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield along with Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, keep customers up to date about fire and security sector Wessex Fire & Security has promoted two of its longest serving staff members to new key customer service positions. Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield between them have over 40 years with the company that is part of the Wessex Group, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Working alongside Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, the pair ensures that customers are kept...

The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space Blackburn Council has granted the planning application for Chubb Fire & Security Limited’s new Blackburn office, a high-performance workspace for hundreds of employees. The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space for Chubb and UK affiliates of Otis Limited and Carrier Controls Limited...

SOTERIA offers PureLight Sensing Technology, loop integrity & protection against disturbance phenomena Apollo Fire Detectors is pleased to announce that products in its innovative new fire detection system range, SOTERIA®, are now available to order. Comprehensively tested to exceed EN54 standards, the SOTERIA® collection offers the next generation in fire detection expertise. Currently covering heat and optical detection areas - either individually or in inno...

Advanced MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use The UK’s newest Harvey Nichols, which recently opened in Birmingham, is protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. The Harvey Nichols store Advanced’s benchmark MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use. The fully integrated 4 loop MxPro 4 panel covers the entire Harvey Nichols store, which...

Rescue Global supports nations affected by disasters, and its mentorship are highly valued in international community Disaster response relies on robust information and efficient action, and for good reason. Lost minutes and lost lives go hand in hand when people are uprooted and thrown into the new, terrifying reality of a cataclysm. To save lives, disaster responders must be able to take informed action to counter overwhelming odds, and UAVs have the potential to be an i...