United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system Prysmian Afumex LSX™ and FP Plus™ have been specified and installed at the new campus for Les Beaucamps High School in Guernsey. Afumex LSX™ will supply essential general lighting and power in all main classrooms, offices and service corridors. FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system with its enhanced performance. Safety, for staff and pupils, is of paramount importance and with this in mind Lauren...

Correct handling of gas cylinders and investing in a fire extinguisher are some precautions people should take Following a recent incident where a gas explosion in a caravan caused two casualties to suffer serious burns, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to share a few safety tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable camping trip. Gas cylinders can be dangerous if they are not handled correctly, so here are a few points to follow to keep you safe: Stor...

Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 high security locking system is fitted on all newly installed fire doors Stockport Homes has installed Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 high security locking system on all newly installed fire doors, to create a master key suite and balance resident reassurance with the need for emergency escape. Stockport Homes is a limited company that exists to manage the housing stock owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The core role of the Arms...

Apollo's Senior Product Manager delivered a seminar on Integrating Fire Detection into Building Systems Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, recently exhibited at IFSEC at Birmingham NEC (14th – 17th May). As a truly global company, Apollo highlighted its industry-leading provision of localised customer service on a worldwidescale. Apollo has regional offices in the UK, America and China, which offer aftersales support to Apol...

Opgal’s EyeSec Fire Detection camera and another ground-breaking camera was unveiled at IFSEC 2012 Opgal Optronics Industries, which celebrates 30 years since inception, recently  showcased its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC International in the UK from May 14 - 17. Opgal, known mostly for its innovative solutions and unmatched thermal picture quality, was founded in 1982. Its solutions are based on 30 years of developmen...

Chubb will handle the service of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide Chubb Fire & Security UK has been named the preferred supplier for the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) and intruder alarm systems for shoe manufacturer and retailer Hotter Comfort Concept. The company will also handle the service and maintenance of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire s...

The requirements of LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 are based on the EN 50136, EN 50131 and EN 54 series of European standards Chubb has achieved LPCB approval to LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 for its eConnect range of supervised premises transceivers. The LPS 1277 approval scheme brings together the various alarm transmission system (ATS) requirements relevant to the UK fire and intruder alarm market, and addresses the requirements of the insurance industry and other stakeholders on key issues, suc...

Chubb’s identification of the risks in railway environment is built on a firm foundation of fire safety knowledge Chubb is delivering vital fire safety training to employees at a number of national rail operating companies, enhancing the safety of passengers and property in the event of fire. Several companies within the railway industry, including East Coast, Chiltern Railways and London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL), have contracted Chubb to supply a comprehen...

The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic Park The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that the deadline for firefighters to sign contracts to work extra hours during the Olympics has passed and it has sufficient volunteers to fulfill all its requirements for providing fire cover on the Olympic Park during this summer’s Olympic Games. The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic Park, which will be equip...

WAGNER UK's invaluable guide is for consultants, fire system designers and installers WAGNER UK has produced a handy guide to Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD), which is available free of charge, directly from the company. An invaluable guide for consultants, fire system designers and installers, the 20-page A5 booklet covers areas such as an introduction to ASD technology, European standards, designing and installing ASD systems, applications and an overview of ASD products....

Hochiki showcases "Dont Gamble With Your Life Safety" at stand 3/C20 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is urging visitors to this year’s IFSEC not to gamble with their life safety. For almost 100 years Hochiki has designed and produced leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products that have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for integrity and long-term reliability. With this in mind, the company is promo...

The latest personal protection equipment (PPE) are being designed to meet new regulatory standards Marine firefighting encompasses activities to extinguish any type of fire in a marine environment. For many years, this meant dealing with fires on seagoing vessels, or more specifically, shipping. In this article, Richard Cranham, International Sales Manager at Bristol Uniforms, sheds light on the various fire hazards at sea and the latest protection outfits designed t...

Aico's RadioLINK system allows smoke and heat alarms to be wirelessly interconnected Enfield Homes has made the decision to upgrade selected properties with Aico smoke and heat alarms wirelessly interconnected using Aico's RadioLINK Professional system.  Although the Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) has been using Aico alarms for over ten years, this is the first time it has used a Radio Frequency (RF) system to interconnect alarms. RadioLINK works by allowi...

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The new address is: Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.Tel.:      08444 932 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style The ICP station wear range has been expanded to include optional colour combinations. The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style to accommodate a growing interest in station wear from existing ICP PPE users who were looking to adopt a darker colour option. The availability of the Navy Range has prompted several existing PPE users to include station wear in t...

The new system will improve the response times to emergencies through the use of  new technology North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is installing a new state of the art mobilising system and putting in place new staffing arrangements that will make our control room more cost effective, whilst enabling shorter response times. Other fire and rescue services are outsourcing this function but our view is that if we can make our control room as cost effective as it can b...

Chubb will install fire detection system within a large aircraft storage hanger in BAE Systems' Preston, Lancashire Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, recently won a contract to install a sophisticated fire detection system to protect valuable aircraft and equipment within a large aircraft storage hangar at BAE Systems’ Warton site in Preston, Lancashire. Chubb is part of UTC Climat...

A Chubb fire trainer delivered four fiull-day fire safety training  courses to  150 Uniq employees Chubb Fire & Security UK is providing employees at Uniq, the major British chilled foods manufacturer, with essential knowledge to counter and minimise the potential threat of fire. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp....

The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician's initial training and many more IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is pleased to announce that all the training courses run by the Association have been awarded CPD (Continuing Professional Development) status from The Construction CPD Certification Scheme. The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician’s initial training, a 3 day intensive course; and the Fire extinguishe...

Fire Brigade wants businesses to get legal petrol storaging messaging on petrol cans London Fire Brigade is urging businesses to place warnings on both websites and petrol cans – some known as Jerry cans - so that people don’t accidentally fall foul of the law. The law states that people should only store petrol in metal containers of a maximum of 10 litres (approximately 2 gallons) or plastic containers of a maximum of five litres (approximately 1 gallon) and peo...

  Nick Ravaji will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group Cosalt Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ravaji as In-House Lawyer for the Group. In this role, Nick will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group, and will be based at the Cosalt Offshore offices in Aberdeen. Nick will advise on a broad range of commercial activities, including partnerships with suppliers and clients. Nick will also take on the role of complian...

Shareholders will vote on proposals to take Cosalt off the Stock Exchange The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed. Shareholders in the engineering business will vote on proposals to take it off the Stock Exchange later this month, but Trevor Sands said the company was more focused on preparing for the busy months ahead. Mr Sands said he was...

The firefighting truck will provide water support for wildland firefighting operations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed a Pierce® Tactical Water Tender wildland apparatus into service with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (FPD) located in California’s El Dorado County. Engineered to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) approved specifications, the new apparatus will provide water support for wildland firefighting...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people Axis Security, winner of Security Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards, has secured a contract to supply access control and concierge duties for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people divided amongst the five constituent councils...

OxyReduct and TITANUS ASD to tour on a multi-city Roadshow during May and June, 2012 WAGNER UK’s innovative fire protection solutions - OxyReduct and TITANUS ASD - will be going on tour around the UK and Ireland on a multi-city Roadshow during May and June, 2012. Visitors will be able to visit the OxyReduct demonstration trailer and witness at first hand an environment where fire cannot start. They will also be able to get ‘hands-on’ with TITANUS ASD, one of...

The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 Vimpex has launched an extended range of EN54-4 approved and general use power supply units and chargers, which are available ex-stock for immediate delivery. The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 and provides a stable and fully regulated, true 24 Vdc output for fire alarm system applications under all power conditions. The unique regulation techniques ensure that even when running on standby batteries, a stable 24 Vdc s...

Chubb's apprenticeship scheme is flexible and scalable depending on the requirements of the business Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is pleased to launch a national centre of excellence for training apprentices and to continue to develop the knowledge and skills of its employees. Partnering with Blackburn-based training provider Training 2000, Chubb now offers a flexible apprenticeship...

System Sensor Europe's 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters System Sensor Europe has upgraded its well-established Series 6500 intelligent beam detectors by porting the digital Advanced Protocol, which has numerous benefits that improve performance and reduce the total cost of installation and ownership. Each 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters, making it very effective in protecting shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic buildi...

Firex South allows exhibitors to spend time with the local fire detection and life safety communities Continuing its policy of supporting UK trade events for the life safety and security industry, TOA Europe will exhibit at Firex South, Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, on 13-14 March 2012. “Firex South is a highly focused, regional event that allows us to spend quality time with the local fire detection, life safety and security installer communities,” comments Bre...

Chubb will provide fire extinguishers at over 1600 Coral betting shop sites and 160 Gala casino and bingo hall sites Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is delivering an extensive package of fire protection and prevention services nationwide for the betting and gaming brand Gala Coral Group. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb i...