United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

G.F. Fire Solutions is an approved independent fire risk assessor with the Institution of Fire Engineers Following the recent spate of high profile fires, G.F. Fire Solutions Ltd, is asking small and medium-sized businesses in London and the south east to check that their business complies with Fire Safety legislation. Many companies are not aware of the risks to the business, whether or not a fire takes place. Those companies which have not carried out a fire risk assessment...

FIREX will includes C-TEC’s powerful new proprietary addressable protocol, CAST along with a host of associated devices Organisers of FIREX International have polled their exhibitors to discover all the latest trends and innovations that will be on display this year, the Innovation Trail will allow visitors to navigate all the newest products and services from across the fire safety industry that have launched this year. Highlights of Innovation Trail Highlights of...

FIREX International will showcase all the latest technology, solutions and knowledge From June 16-18 this year the Fire Industry will once again gather in London to participate in FIREX International, the annual industry event that connects the global security and fire markets. FIREX International is co-located alongside IFSEC International which re-unites the fire and security industries in one location. There are increasing opportunities and convergences within both sec...

CFOA are calling for change, so fancy dress costumes are subject to the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is calling for children’s fancy dress clothing to meet the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes, and for further research into the labelling of adult clothing. The call comes as BBC TV’s Watchdog (to be broadcast 8pm, Thursday 14 May) features a segment on the fire risk posed by...

With Keyholder Care alert an on-site employee can be contacted by the ARC to ensure their safety Chubb Fire & Security Limited has introduced a new keyholder alert service to help employers protect employees who work alone or respond to activated alarms. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. With the new Keyholder Care alert, an employee’s mobile phone is allocated a unique reference number and a dedicated...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority urge business owners urges business owners to conduct fire assessment Following the prosecution and sentencing on 27/03/2015 of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has appealed to the courts for the sentence to be varied. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety officers, in July 2012, a prohibition notice wa...

New head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves certified to MarED standards As part of a wider programme to introduce a range of products incorporating the very latest fabrics and PPE materials, Bristol has completely upgraded its protective clothing range for marine firefighters. The new head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves which are all certified to MarED standards. Operating internationally, meetin...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has installed and commissioned fire and security alarm systems at the new, combined Church of England Primary School, Pre-School, and integrated village hall community facilities in Etchingham, West Sussex. Choice was awarded the contract for this development by M&E contractor Mechanical Services Ltd. The project’s main contractor was Balfour Beatty. This greenfield construction is arranged in three, connected, modern, timber clad ‘barns&rsqu...

The award is in recognition of Chubb’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2014 Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. International Safety Awards Now in their 5...

The course is run by experts in the field who have multiple years’ experience in Fire Service roles People who are interested in pursuing a career in the fire and rescue service are invited to an open day. The University of Wolverhampton has launched a BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue degree in London to meet demand, and the course covers everything required for a firefighting career. An Open Day will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2015 at Harrow Fire Station, from 10am unt...

40 devices including Multipoint ASD detectors, call points, sounders and beacons, were installed in the bar Corey’s Sports Bar, a newly refurbished nightspot in Tamworth, UK, has invested in a fire detection solution from Fike Safety Technology (FST). Located in the town centre, the new bar opened at the end of 2014 and offers local residents the latest sports, music, entertainment and food - 7 days a week. FST approved systems integrator, Justice Fire & Security...

HIAL has donated over 50 breathing apparatus sets and cylinders as well as personal protective clothing Fire fighters in poorer countries are set to receive life saving firefighting equipment thanks to a donation from Dundee Airport operator HIAL. A large consignment of old but working firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus kits has been donated to Scottish charity International Fire & Rescue Association (IFRA) by HIAL’s 11 air...

For more than 100 years, Hale Products, Inc., a division of IDEX Corporation’s Fire Suppression Group, has a been an industry provider. Two years after consolidating all of its production, engineering and customer facing groups to a central location, Hale is still one of the companies in the fire suppression industry that is a total solution provider. Hale designs, manufactures and tests its product lines onsite at its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Ocala, Florida. The company also u...

Hale Products, Inc. has introduced a new DFG pump system for marine, industrial and nuclear power applications. Using two 80FC pumps on a single gearbox, the new system is capable of 6,000 GPM, or twice the power. “This two-pump product is truly unique because it can deliver the volume you need or, when put together, can deliver higher pressures,” said Jeff VanMeter, product manager for pumps at Hale. “In these industries, every other product in this flow range is only using o...

Sprue’s FireAngle smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used by UK Fire and Rescue Services The government recently announced plans to introduce new legislation to make it mandatory for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in private rented properties. Sprue’s FireAngel branded smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used for many years by the UK Fire and Rescue Services as part of their Home Safety Campaigns and we...

Kentec’s Syncro, Sigma and Elite product ranges will be on show with range of site-specific fire control panels London’s ExCel Centre provides the perfect opportunity for leading fire detection and alarm control product manufacturer Kentec Electronics Ltd. to showcase their extensive EN, UL & FM, marine, analogue, conventional & extinguishing ranges of fire control panel solutions at FIREX on stand E120 from 16-18 June, 2015. Life safety system specia...

The event will be organised around 3 days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, trade exhibition and more ASIS International, the global organisation for security professionals, has announced that it will hold its 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition on 6-8 April 2016 in London. ASIS Europe 2016 - A unique business security summit The ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (or ASIS Europe 2016) is a unique business security summit that is expe...

Agrippa Pillow Alarm is a battery powered, wire-free unit with a pad attachment Visitors to fire technology specialist Geofire’s FIREX International stand E80 will be able to get a sneak preview of the latest addition to the highly successful Agrippa acoustic range – a new Agrippa Pillow Alarm. The Agrippa ‘listen and learn’ technology, also available in the door holder and closer, is being used to alert deaf...

The newest addition to the Center Parcs family is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced Industry-leading intelligent fire systems manufacturer Advanced, has been chosen to provide protective panels for a major new Center Parcs UK short break Village. The newest addition to the Center Parcs family, in Bedfordshire, called Woburn Forest is a 362-acre, £250 million development and is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced. One of t...

Event includes educational programme covering topics like Fire Doors, Fire Risk Management With just over two months to go before FIREX International opens its doors at London’s ExCeL, organisers have recently revealed further details of what to expect at the show this year. Not to be missed is the Expertise & Guidance Theatre, offering a free to attend educational programme across the three days covering key topics including Fire Doors, Smart Hotel Solutions, I...

Thermocable’s cable-based detectors provide early detection of changes in temperature With a 45-year heritage of research, investment and planned development, Thermocable Flexible Elements, one of the world’s leading company in linear heat detection systems. This Yorkshire-based company is able to provide both digital and analogue linear heat detection options and it is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of such technologies.&n...

The new apprenticeships will be based on outcomes rather than qualifications & feature assessment at end of program With the recent National Apprenticeship Week, Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. is playing a lead role in determining new Apprenticeship standards and assessment criteria for The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Trailblazer initiative. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Includin...

Sinteso fire detection system features advanced intelligence which delivers high level of protection against all types of fire hazards The cost, risk to lives and drain on firefighting resources led the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to announce a stringent new rule which came into effect last year. Organisations are now being fined if they have more than nine false alarm call-outs in a year. The LFB states that despite a 7.3% drop in the number of call-outs after the introduct...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has completed wireless (radio) fire and security systems installations for a new 60-cover cafe located in a refurbishment of one of the oldest, Grade 1 listed, buildings in West Malling, Kent. This is the latest installation for the property portfolio of Choice’s client Market Town Developments. The 65 High Street site of the new Hungry Guest Café has been dated at least as far back as the 1400s and contains a number of significant features of a...

Seven of FFE’s Fireray 3000 optical beam smoke detectors were installed in the indoor field To ensure the safety of its players and staff, the Detroit Lions NLF team has selected FFE’s optical beam smoke detectors to provide the fire protection for its 8,500 square metre, full-size indoor practice field. The indoor practice field is part of the Detroit Lions’ £24 million headquarters and training facility in Dearborn, Michigan. Financed by the For...

NYFRS Authority urge business owners to conduct fire risk assessment or review any existing fire risk assessment when required Following the prosecution of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provisions and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshi...

The milestone was reached with the delivery of a Pierce® Velocity™ pumper vehicle Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, placed in service its 100th active front line fire and emergency apparatus with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue department in Fairfax County, Virginia. The milestone was reached with the delivery of a Pierce® Velocity™ pumper vehicle. “Fairfax County is a premier innovative Class 1 ISO rated all-hazards depar...

MxPro 4 panels are connected to Apollo & Hyfire detection equipment covering student bedroom, kitchens & communal areas The University of Buckingham has selected intelligent fire alarm control panels from leading global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced, for the refurbishment of its campus accommodation. Founded in 1973, as Britain’s only private University with a Royal Charter the University is currently undertaking a comprehensive revamp of its historic esta...

The aerial dataset is being deployed across the entire organisation with more than 1,600 staff having access to the data Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is using the latest high resolution aerial photography from Bluesky to improve incident response and planning. The aerial dataset, covering more than three and a half thousand square kilometres, is being deployed across the entire organisation with more than 1,600 staff having access to the data via the service’...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will speak on the importance of agility & ability to perform under pressure Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE has been revealed as the second high-profile speaker confirmed for the Inspirational Speaker Series at this year’s Protection & Management Series; he will take to the stage on Wednesday 17th June at 2.30pm at ExCeL London. Pushing the boundaries of safety, Sir Ranulph Fiennes was described by The Guinness Book of Records in 1984 as &ldq...