United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The VESDA VLI is designed for harsh environments and does not require application engineering Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 1660 projects with ASD in industrial applications, Xtralis™, the leader in air-sampling smoke detection (ASD), launches Industrial VESDA VLI, the ultimate solution for fire protection of harsh environments in one box. VLI is the only solution specifically designed for harsh environments without any need for application engine...

South Yorkshire FRS becomes first fire service in the UK to equip its firefighters with new PPE South Yorkshire FRS have become the first fire service in the UK to re-equip its firefighters with new PPE incorporating a PBI black outershell. Bristol’s Ergotech Action™ structural kit is being supplied as part of a Fully Managed Service Contract (FMS) and has recently been deployed for its 900 firefighters located at 23 fire stations across the county. This is just o...

ESP is a total communications solution used in fire detection and integrated systems Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect example of a state-of-the-art sporting environment where life safety is a top priority. Promotion challenge The second largest stadium in Wales after th...

TwinFlex Pro offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money The new LPCB-approved TwinFlex Pro two-wire fire protection system, which offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money for small and medium sized applications, is star feature of the Fike stand at this year’s Firex South. Sharing the spotlight on the stand are the groundbreaking SigniFire video-based fire protection system for larger applications; the latest Quadnet and Duonet...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems The Big Red Guide is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.eu will provide an unrivalled product comparison tool for specifi...

London Fire Brigade has emphasized the use of of more fire sprinklers to decrease the risk of fire accidents Last year there were 36 arson attacks on London’s schools, colleges and nursery buildings and a further 113 accidental fires. New figures released by London Fire Brigade show that last year, there was one fire every three days in the capital’s schools, colleges and nurseries the equivalent of one fire for nearly every school day. Fire chiefs say these st...

The new USAR ensemble continues Bristol's design tradition by focusing on comfort Following the successful launch of XFlex, Bristol’s innovative PPE design for structural firefighter clothing, a new USAR coat and trouser has been added to the company’s firefighter PPE range. Sharing design DNA with XFlex, the new kit features a number of advances on the previous design introduced in 2009. Incorporating two layers, the new USAR ensemble continues Bristol’s d...

The cost of the fire and rescue service in North Yorkshire is low compared with many other authorities North Yorkshire Fire Authority has good financial management arrangements and a track record of managing within its budget, so says the latest Audit Commission report. County Councillor John Fort, Chairman of the Fire Authority welcomed the latest report saying: “I am pleased that the performance of our Service continues to be recognised by others including the Audit C...

Foxfury was the first company to exclusively use LEDs in all lights in order to target the niche needs The legendary John Bianchi, CEO of Frontier Gunleather and founder of Bianchi International, and FoxFury Lighting Solutions announce an alliance to redefine the look and feel of the flashlight experience for all users. The goal is to create the lighting tools of tomorrow using the latest technology along with old-school quality and craftsmanship. Come meet John Bianchi and...

The ONESuit personal protective equipment is engineered to meet the needs of hazmat professionals Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced that it will showcase its ONESuit® line of chemical and biological protective suits alongside its Coretech® barrier membrane technology platform at Intersec in Dubai, 15-17 January 2012 at booth 6-629S. The ONESuit range of chemical-protective personal protective equipment (PPE) is engineered to meet the needs of hazmat pro...

The MCP6 is the latest addition to KAC's range of manual call points The MCP6V is a specially terminated unit fitted with a mains voltage microswitch. Externally identical in size and user interface with the normal low voltage version. The latest addition to KAC’s range of manual call points for specialist applications is the MCP6V, an indoor call point for flush or surface mounting that will switch up to 2A at 240VAC mains voltage. Whilst the overwhelming majority of...

HNE Technologie AG and Vimpex have partnered to bring their range of fire fighting products into the UK market Fully self-contained units can be either backpack, trolley-mounted or installed on small fire fighting vehicles such as quads, side-by-sides or rapid response pick-ups. German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting to the UK. HNE portable fire fighting systems...

Over the next six months the RIB wil be used to train the South West based swift water teams With news about heavy rain and flooding in the West Country becoming increasingly prevalent, Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has taken delivery of a brand new 585 Ribcraft which will be used to train its crews to RYA Level 2 Standard. The 585 is fitted with a Suzuki DF90 outboard engine chosen for its power to weight ratio as well as fuel efficiency. Nick Jones, Principa...

TTP work across many sectors and industries, including the fire and emergency rescue industries White space spectrum could radically improve emergency services communications and deliver valuable new data-rich applications to help save lives, claims TTP, one of the UK companies pioneering this ground-breaking new wireless technology.Wideband communications using white space technology could alleviate the pressure on cellular infrastructures that are already strugglin...

The security industry recognises ADT Fire & Security as a European leader ADT’s innovative HR strategy is recognised in the security industry as model for successful employee relations ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of fire and security solutions, has received a prestigious “Inspiration in HR Award” from specialist security recruiters SSR® Personnel at the 2011 Security Excellence Awards.  This award commends ADT’...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service warn of the hazards of ice and slush when driving during the winter months Next week is Road Safety Week and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind drivers to be safe on the roads, especially as winter is now here. Peter Hudson, spokesman for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said “As we move towards the possibility of more severe weather driving conditions become more difficult, we would ask drivers...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service promotes the installation of  smoke alarms in every home A Shropshire pensioner has rued the day she didn’t have a smoke alarm fitted in her century old family home after it was seriously damaged by fire. Retired schoolteacher Margaret Leverett (63) surveyed the black and smoke damaged house where she was born and has lived all her life and said: “Getting a smoke alarm was on my list but I just never got around to it. I...

Removal of fire extinguishers from Richmond Housing Partnership has alarmed IFEDA over this Residents at the property have allegedly been told that the removal of fire extinguishers from common areas of their block of flats was for their own safety.  IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is questioning the reasoning behind the recent removal of fire extinguishers in a property maintained by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP). Residents...

In 2008/09, Dorset FRS suffered an increase in the number of deaths caused by fires in the home Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) has assessed over 3000 households for fire risk through their new referrals website portal which was launched in April. Over 1350 of these assessments were classed as high or very high risk resulting in Home Safety Checks (HSCs) being completed for the most vulnerable residents of the county.In 2008/09 Dorset FRS suffered an increase in the numbe...

NYFRS has requested people to go to an organised event where professionals handle the fireworks North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service wants everybody to be safe this bonfire night, so here’s some information to ensure the celebrations go safely. Bonfire night is traditionally a time for friends and family to get together and enjoy the celebrations. NYFRS want people to enjoy this year’s bonfire night celebrations safely, and would urge people to go along to a...

Jessica Barbaro, New Regional sales Manager for Europe South, Elmdene International Ltd.  Jessica is certainly well equipped for her new position at Elmdene, given her outstanding language skills; having dual French and Italian nationalities with fluency in Spanish and English. Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Jessica Barbaro as its new R...

The service is designed to assist IFEDA member companies with their HR queries IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, recognising the need to offer additional benefits of membership that add tangible value to its many members, has introduced a free bespoke HR advice and assistance service. The service, provided by Fitzpatrick Wilkes & Co, is designed to assist member companies, many of whom employ staff but don’t always have the access...

Aico's Ei129 Switched Input Module is used to connect the alarms to the sprinkler system Lite Homes' new Northcotts residential development in Devon features contemporary architect designed homes with high specification features, including a sprinkler system fully integrated with Aico's 140 Series smoke and heat alarms for top level protection.  Two Aico mains powered Optical Alarms have been fitted per property, in the hallway and landing, and one mains powered Heat Alar...

Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges were selected for headquarter protection Fire detectors from Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges have been chosen to protect West Sussex County Hall, Chichester, the headquarters of West Sussex County Council. The contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the fire detection system was awarded to Southern Fire Alarms Ltd, acting as a specialist sub-contractor to the main contractor, Willard...

  Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of London An 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate Prison has been donated to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The prison door (7’10” by 4’3” wide, 6” thick) served as the "Debtors' door" at Newgate Prison. This was one of three doors throug...

Chubb's guide promotes fire alarms and fire extinguishers as fire prevention and preparation tools With almost 13,500 people killed or injured each year in domestic fires, snaps of cold weather bring an added risk as people heat their homes. To help in the prevention, detection, containment and escape from Fire, Chubb has put together a 12-point guide to fire safety. 1.    Fit a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm and change the batteries at le...

Chubb's national distribution centre has furthered its environmental credentials with ISO 14001 Chubb Fire & Security announced that its manufacturing facility in Manchester has achieved an 84% reduction in emission of volatile organic compounds commonly found in paint solvents.  Additionally, Chubb’s national distribution centre has furthered its environmental credentials with ISO 14001 (International Environmental Standard) accreditation. Chubb is part of&nbs...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service has a dedicated page on Twitter and Facebook to have a wider reach Use of social networking websites by Fire and Recue services enables them to develop relationships with the community and other fire services North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service now has a facebook site and a Twitter page. The Service aims to use social networking websites to enable it to develop relationships with the community and other fire services, to share i...

Andy Marshall new Business Development Manager for Aico Limited brings a vast amount of experience with himself Andy Marshall has worked with commercial fire and lighting companies, mo Aicost recently as a Business Development Manager for Thorn Lighting prior to joining Aico. Andy Marshall has been appointed National Business Development Manager for Aico Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, manufacturer of the market- leading Ei Professional range of Smoke and...

A key task for Justin will be to enhance Elmdene's innovative security product portfoliio Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Justin Roberts as Sales and Marketing Director. Justin is an extremely accomplished sales and marketing professional. He brings with him over 20 years experience in the security sector gained through roles spanning techn...