United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

TOA's NX-100 is being used in a PA/VA system at a chemical plant in Wales Chemical plant's audio upgrade uses NX-100 network adapters TOA's NX-100 network audio adapter has been chosen as the hub of a new PA/VA installation at a large chemical plant in Wales. Specialist systems integration firm PAS Sound Engineering selected the NX-100 because of its ability to convert analogue audio into digital packets for transmission over an IP-based network.   Jeff Vaudrey, Ma...

LFB urges Londoners to perform pre-holiday fire safety checks LFB reminds Londoners to check homes for fire hazards before departure London Fire Brigade is reminding Londoners of the importance of protecting their homes from fire when leaving the capital for their well deserved summer break. By carrying out some simple checks before leaving your home, you may be able to avoid coming back to the devastation that fire can cause. The precautions advised (in...

80 percent of Essex firefighters voted for industrial action opposing cuts Essex firefighters show opposition to cuts 8 out of 10 firefighters and fire officers in Essex have voted in favour of industrial action short of a strike against plans to cut one in ten frontline firefighters based at stations. Fire crews also want managers to negotiate other changes rather than impose them without agreement. Keith Flynn, Essex FBU brigade chair said: "Essex fire crews have s...

Delegates at Bristol Uniforms' international distributor conference in front of the SS Great Britain The conference highlighted the significant contribution of Bristol's distributors Bristol welcomed 34 distributors representing 19 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf States to its recent international distributor conference held in the city. The 3 day event was centred on the Brigstow Hotel and included visits to all parts of Bristol's main research and pro...

A church organisation has been prosecuted for fire safety breaches Organisation admitted guilt on three contraventions of fire safey requirements A church organisation have been ordered to pay £30,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International admitted guilt on three contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fi...

Motorola has announced widescale shipments of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution Single-site digital trunking system cost-effectively expands communication systems and provides reliable digital technology Motorola, Inc. today announced shipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution that efficiently expands the capacity of the MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-way Radio System f...

The Fire Service College has appointed Kim Robinson as Chief Executive New appointee will head UK's leading fire training organisation Fire Minister Shahid Malik today announced that Kim Robinson has been appointed as Chief Executive of the world renowned Fire Service College at Moreton in Marsh. Mr Malik also announced the appointment of two non-executive members of the College management board: Bill Griffiths as the new Chair and Martin Bryant as a board member. Kim R...

Sepura's radios have won another Hungarian government contract New application strengthens Sepura's advance in eastern European markets Sepura's second largest customer in Hungary, the National Directorate General for Disaster Management, has added Sepura's Repeaters to its substantial fleet of Sepura TETRA radios for its fire brigades. In February 2007 the Hungarian government chose Sepura TETRA radios to operate on the country's national public safety network. This was t...

QinetiQ is now working to deliver a robot-based firefighting system in and around London Robots used to fight fires involving Acetylene cylinders Following a successful series of trials, QinetiQ is now working alongside key government partners to deliver a robot based service that is being used to help fight fires and support other major incidents - particularly if acetylene gas cylinders are involved which can become highly unstable - thereby protecting firefighters pl...

A tent lit up at night: fires in tents or caravans can spread very quickly Fires in tents and caravans can spread rapidly If you are heading off for a relaxing weekend in your tent or caravan this summer, Kent Fire and Rescue Services (KFRS) is suggesting some simple guidelines to keep your trip safe. KFRS Head of Community Safety, Stuart Skilton, said: "Holidays should be an enjoyable time for all the family but some outdoor activities, such as camping, can bring risks. F...

L to R: Sir Michael Craig-Cooper CBE, TD, DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and Bernie Higgins London Fire Brigade applauds officer's lengthy career Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bernie Higgins has been presented with a long service award by London Fire Brigade for more than 30 years of service to the capital. Bernie is head of the team which manages the Brigade's specialist equipment used at major incidents in London and nationally. He joined the Brigade in Octob...

The Greater Manchester 'Battle of the Badges' charity boxing event raised over £16,500 On Saturday 4th of July 2009 Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and the Greater Manchester Police took part in the ‘Battle of the Badges’ charity boxing event, which raised more than £16,500 for charity. The event took place at the Premier Suite of the Reebok Stadium in front of 1500 people, the turn out was better than we could ever imagine, a...

TenCate's profits, though reduced from those of the second quarter of 2008, remain healthy Net profit second quarter well over €13 million In advance of the publication of the half-year figures on Wednesday 26 August 2009 and on the basis of provisional results, it is announced TenCate's net profit for the second quarter fell back by approximately 26% compared with the second quarter of 2008. With a stringent cost reduction policy and a tight liquidity management, as o...

The IREX IR flammable gas detector from Crowcon has been tested by Micropack for offshore use IR flammable gas detector rigorously tested for offshore use Crowcon's innovative new IREX infrared (IR) pellistor-replacement flammable gas detector has been proven suitable for offshore use after undergoing testing by Micropack Engineering Ltd. The device went through rigorous performance testing by the highly respected testing authority based in Aberdeen, Scotland. IREX is de...

MSA U offers training and information on all MSA products New online training center covers all MSA products MSA, the maker of fire service products including SCBA, Cairns helmets, thermal imaging cameras, gas detectors, and more, is now offering an online education resource that firefighter and other first responders can use to access training and product information relative to all MSA products.MSA U is an online training center that features a wide range of training prog...

UK Fire & Rescue services are being urged to participate in National Schools' Fire Safety Awareness campaign Safety Day is designed to educate UK children on fire dangers The Fire Fighters Charity and the Communities and Local Government Fire Kills Campaign are working together to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to work with their local primary schools on National Schools' Fire Safety Day. This year the day will take place on Wednesday October 14th 2009 and wil...

A firefighter died and another was injured at a fire in an Edinburgh bar Losses sustained following fire in Edinburgh bar A firefighter from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service has died and another injured at a fire in a bar in Edinburgh. At least 20 people have been reported rescued from the tenement block above the bar in Dalry Road. Kenny Ross FBU Scotland regional secretary said: "It is devastating news that we have lost a firefighter in the line of duty and th...

INTERSCHUTZ are looking for tough firefighters, new ideas, and cocktails! ... The world's toughest firefighter ... the most creative idea ... and the best INTERSCHUTZ cocktail! A long-held tradition at INTERSCHUTZ is the four-day "World's Toughest Firefighter" contest. Contestants give it their all - and more. They fight head-to-head in a knockout system, and after four grueling days, the winner takes it all. In 2005 more than 20,000 spectators witnessed this spectacular ev...

Firefighters urged children to be wary of local hazards such as ponds or lakes The importance of recognising local safety hazards was highlightedFirefighters in the Lothians and Borders FRS visited over 5,000 children across the area throughout June. Children in primary schools and at fetes throughout Lothian and Borders were asked to think about the summer hazards brought about by light nights. The summer nights can mean children may be staying out to play later and warm a...

A member of SINE during fire tests on Sepura's STP8000 TETRA radio Firefighter training exercises show real benefits of TETRA radios SINE, the Danish public safety network, has undertaken ‘real-life' situational fire tests on Sepura's STP8000 hand-held radio that have impressed fire-fighters in Denmark. The radio's performance was tested on board one of Europe's largest passenger car ferries, while in another exercise the STP8000 was exposed to extreme temperatures...

ROSENBAUER staff pose with the PANTHER truck destined for Dubai International Airport A new addition to the PANTHER ARFF vehicle family ROSENBAUER, the leader in the global special vehicle market, has delivered its first ARFF from the PANTHER 8x8 series with a 19,000 l of extinguishing agent payload to Dubai International Airport. The largest ARFF vehicle around The new PANTHER 8x8 has two rear-mounted 625 hp engines with total propulsive power of 1,250 hp and has a maxim...

Sales Manager Stefan Gugerbauer, ESEPA President Nikos Sachinidis and ROSENBAUER CEO Julian Wagner with the donated FOX pump Greek aid organisation ESEPA and Racot Fire Service from Poland both awarded pumps The ROSENBAUER Group President and CEO Julian Wagner, has handed over FOX portable pumps to both the Greek aid organization, ESEPA, and the Racot volunteer fire service from the county of Koscian, Poland. Nikos Sachinidis, the ESEPA president, gratefully accepted thi...

ROSENBAUER has delivered a 3-axle PANTHER truck to Innsbruck Airport ROSENBAUER delivers ARFF truck to a third Austrian airport At the beginning of July 2009, ROSENBAUER, the leader in the global special vehicle market, delivered a 3-axle PANTHER to Innsbruck Airport. This order means that following Graz and Salzburg, a third Austrian airport has been equipped with a PANTHER ARFF vehicle.

HFRS firefighters utilising Godiva equipment in a CAFS fire trial New trial application impresses firefighters Humberside Fire and Rescue Service recently organised three full scale domestic fire scenes to test the effect of Godiva Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) on fire investigation procedures, and especially the detection of different types of accelerant. Three full scale scenes were set in derelict housing to realistically simulate typical domestic fire scenar...

Competitors are needed for INTERSCHUTZ 2010 "toughest fireman in the world" challenge International event call for competitor firefighters! An absolute highlight of the supporting program and a big crowd favorite at INTERSCHUTZ involves the spectacular contest for the title of "toughest fireman in the world". In 2005 more than 20,000 spectators witnessed this four-day event which drew 140 active participants to Hannover. The individual activities demand the utmost of con...

The CFOA has offered its condolences to all affected by the Camberwell fire Leading UK fire authority offer condelences Following Friday 3rd July's fatal fire in South London, the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) would like to offer sincere condolences to the families, friends and neighbours affected by this tragedy. Every Fire and Rescue Service in the UK takes the safety of the public in their homes very seriously indeed. CFOA and all Fire and Rescue Services...

Sarah Brown, Gordon Brown and Prince Charles attend the unveiling of the 7/7 memorial Memorial to 7/7 bombing victims unveiled The Prime Minister has attended the unveiling of a memorial to the victims of the 7 July 2005 London bombings today. Gordon Brown and wife Sarah joined Prince Charles, senior figures from the emergency services and relatives of the victims at the ceremony in Hyde Park. Fifty-two people were killed and hundreds more injured when suicide bombers d...

ASL's DANS system improves the sound quality of its PA / VA ranges Technology confirms ASL's standing in public address and voice alarm sectors UK-based ASL Safety & Security has developed an intelligent ambient noise sensing system that improves the audibility of train platform announcements. Conventional noise sensing equipment at transport hubs takes a crude sample of background activity before the broadcast, and cannot adjust for varying background noise. ASL's Dyn...

London Fire Brigade has commented on the recent Camberwell fire LFB comments on fighting Camberwell fire Speaking about the London Fire Brigade's response to the Camberwell tower block fire, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said today: "Firefighters were at the scene within minutes of being called. There was no delay in getting fire engines to the incident and firefighters took immediate action as soon as they arrived. Crews worked under very difficult and hazardous ci...

ASL Safety & Security's IP-based Long-Line PA system (iPAM) has been delivered to 40 DLR stations UK-based ASL Safety & Security has successfully delivered their IP-based Long-Line PA system (iPAM) for use on 40 Docklands Light Railway stations. iPAM is a monitored public address solution which has been created specifically for the demanding conditions encountered on international rail infrastructure projects. The equipment integrates routing, amplification and CIS...