United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Kidde ushered in October Fire Safety Month with the celebrating National Fire Pup Day on October 1 by announcing the winner of its annual Fire Service Dog of the Year competition on social media. National Fire Pup Day honors the sweet, adorable and heroic canines that support our fire departments and local communities. Kidde would like to say big congratulations to this year’s winner: Dozer from the Hamilton Township, NJ, Division of Fire! As part of his winnings, Dozer will receive eigh...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has introduced their leadership team as a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer joined the organization. Stewart Nicholson has joined TWFRS from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, where he served as Deputy Assistant Chief Officer since November 2021.  strategic-level appointment He is the first strategic-level appointment made by Peter Heath who began in the role of Chief Fire Officer in September 2023. The new Deputy Chief Fire Officer spoke of his...

The Advanced Placement Take-Down™ with SmartFocus Technology™ is Whelen's revolutionary new take-down light that enhances safety at nighttime traffic stops for both law enforcement officers and the motoring public. Traffic stops on busy or dimly lit highways present safety risks to both law enforcement officers and drivers. The intense glare of an emergency vehicle’s white lighting reflecting off a stopped vehicle’s side or rearview mirrors can compromise the vision and...

Apollo is thrilled to share the news of their sponsorship of Hopwood Hall College's Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems (FESS) apprenticeship Suite, the largest of its kind in the UK. Located in Rochdale, Hopwood Hall College is dedicated to cultivating high-quality engineers via the 3 year FESS apprenticeship scheme. Their newly launched training suite boasts 23 bays with conventional and addressable loops, including over 1000 Apollo products, ranging from detectors and manual call points to...

Millions of workers enter confined spaces daily as part of their job duties. Many workplaces contain areas that are considered 'confined spaces', which are not intended for continuous occupancy but are large enough for workers to enter and perform required tasks. During shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages, the frequency – and associated risks – of a confined space entry (CSE) increase significantly. Managing confined space work environments and mitigating the associated hazards, suc...

Hochiki Europe, a global provider of innovative life safety solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three highly experienced sales professionals, Adrian Willis, Jason Bryant, and Nick Brammall, to its growing team. With their wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, Adrian, Jason, and Nick will play key roles in expanding Hochiki's presence in the market and providing exceptional service to their valued customers. Adrian Willis Adrian Willis, a seasoned professional with extensiv...

NewAge Oblique Pattern Threaded Hydrant Valve is used to form a complete Wet Riser System to ensure fire fighting arrangements for more intense and dangerous fires. It is specifically designed as per BS 5041 (1987). These valves have a hand wheel for opening or shutting off the water supply. These valves are highly durable and corrosion-resistant as they are made from gunmetal. Key Features Conforming to BS: 5041. Water tightness test (Seat test) at 16 Bar. Hydrostatic Pressure test (...

Since 2009, the International Day for Disaster Reduction has been celebrated on 13 October. Proclaimed by the United Nations, it's a reminder of the urgency of reducing disaster risks. Recorded natural disasters The number of recorded natural disasters has risen steadily in recent decades. These include not only earthquakes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions, but in latitudes above all floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires.  The frequency and severity of climate- and weather-related d...

Securiton has published a new comprehensive design guide to installing Very Early Warning Fire Detection in hospitals and large clinics. The free guide, available from Securiton’s new dedicated healthcare webpage, details the use of aspirating smoke detectors to protect sensitive areas such as operating theatres, MRI rooms, and X-ray suites. The document details fire detection challenges such as the use of differential air pressure in hospitals to minimize infection risks, as well as the...

Miriam Ascher, 26, says she never dreamt of becoming an emergency responder. She grew up in a small city close to the German capital of Munich, but a family holiday to Skye in 2013 set her on a different path. Having fallen in love with island life, Miriam took the decision to move to Skye in 2015 to work as an au pair and begin an online archaeology and environmental studies university course. It was a chance encounter with her postman, who also happens to be Watch Commander at the n...

The devastating Luton Airport carpark terminal fire is a “Regrettable reminder of why BAFSA continues to call for sprinklers to be fitted in all modern, multi-storey carparks,” BAFSA’s chief executive, Ali Perry has said. “Almost all modern cars are significantly larger, more massive and contain much greater amounts of plastic than ever before. They produce fires which are larger and propagate much faster than was previously possible. When electric vehicles catch fire, f...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that authorized dealer MacQueen Emergency has secured a four-year contract with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) for the purchase of Pierce fire apparatus. This marks the second consecutive multi-year agreement between the parties since their successful contract was established in 2015. Author's quote "Over the past few years, our department's Apparatus Specifications Committee, in collaboration with our Health &am...

Vector Solutions, the provider of technology solutions to help train, prepare, and retain public safety professionals, announced the launch of AgencyConnect, the only data-sharing solution connecting local departments' training management systems to those used by state-certifying authorities and training academies. AgencyConnect establishes a single repository for first responder preparedness and documentation, allowing them to focus on more important tasks like preparedness initiatives. Chall...

Dedrone, the pioneer in airspace security, announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR).   Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the world, DedroneBeyond delivers complete airspace situational awareness. This sol...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces the delivery of a Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) to the West Palm Beach Fire Department (Florida). This marks the first TDA ordered for the city of West Palm Beach. The unit was sold by South Florida Emergency Vehicles, the authorized KME® dealer in Florida. Top quality fire apparatus The AerialCat™ TDA delivered to the West Palm Fire Department is equipped with: KME Severe Service™ MFD Cab...

Often get the question of why proper training is necessary for all thermal camera operators. As camera quality increases, prices decrease, and devices become more friendly to operate, thermal imaging technology has become more accessible than ever before. While these are all positive advancements, whether the camera costs dollar 250 or dollar 40,000 the price paid is not indicative of the level of training needed to correctly operate the device and collect accurate or useful information. Prope...

In the race to hit ambitious global net zero targets, a further two billion EVs need to be on the road by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. To power these green motors, lithium-ion batteries are essential. But what happens when those batteries are defective? Even before assembly into a working engine, traction batteries are typically transported with a small level of charge. This is because a fully discharged battery poses problems for both the manufacturer and consumer; probl...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announces South Metro Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport in Colorado have bolstered aircraft emergency response capabilities with the addition of two Oshkosh Striker® 4x4 ARFF vehicles. state-of-the-art vehicles Sold through Front Range Fire Apparatus, the fleet upgrade marks a partnership where South Metro Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport jointly financed the new trucks. Du...

Dafo Vehicle, a pioneer in safety for vehicles in high-risk industries, has promoted Fredrik Rosén to the position of Business Line Manager for Material Handling. As a key member of Dafo Vehicle since the division’s inception, Rosén has played an integral role in Dafo Vehicle’s success. His transition from Business Manager - Middle East and Africa and Marketing Manager reflects a strategic change in the business to focus and strengthen the support and knowledge in this...

After returning from the earthquake zone in Morocco, two firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say the resilience and generosity of the people they helped will stay with them. week-long operation Dog handler Crew Commander - Gary Carroll, Search Dog - Coorie, and Watch Commander - Gavin Brown are back at work in Scotland, after a period of rest, following their week-long operation in the North African country. The trio joined the International Search and Rescue (ISA...

After the tragic incidents at Grenfell Tower almost seven years ago, an inquiry was set up to ensure that it never happens again. Out of that inquiry, a number of new Regulations have been introduced to ensure the safety of all existing and new High-rise Residential Buildings. A new Department has been created in Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) to inspect the North East Region to keep the people who live in high-rise residential buildings safe in their homes. New inspection progr...

In the realm of fire safety, a new contender has emerged to reshape the way to approach emergency protocols: the Addressable Door Retainer (ADR). Addressable Door Retainer (ADR) The Addressable Door Retainer (ADR) is a brand new product of its type to the market. Although there are many wired magnetic door holders, in the UK market there is not a loop powered, addressable door holder. This innovative product combines smart design with practicality and safety, offering a range of benefits that...

Fireaway Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. James (Jim) Dickinson as the Executive Vice President of Global Sales. Jim will be based in Dubai, UAE, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. Jim began in the fire protection industry from a chemical manufacturing background, with Great Lakes Chemical Company in the early 2000’s. Jim has worked with Honeywell Life Safety, Firetrace, and Reacton Fire Protection, in progressively responsible sales roles, all based in Dubai,...

Alchera X (AX) and Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB) are joining forces and teaming up to create a new era of safety and security in wildfire risk reduction with true accreditation via their groundbreaking combined technologies. safe and versatile fire retardant MFB’s CitroTech® recently earned the prestigious Environmental Protection Agency Partner of the Year Award, the first and only Fire Retardant Certified within the EPA’s Safer Choice Program. Their revolutionary CitroTech®...

Around 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2023 on 6 and 7 December 2023. Thanks to its growing success, the international trade fair will be held for the first time in the larger Hall 10.1 at Koelnmesse, which offers more space for stands and live demonstrations.  Around 140 exhibitors will present their latest fire protection solutions there, while a varied specialist program will be offered in parallel on the trade fair stage. In addition, seven VdS-exp...

When purchasing fire extinguishers for the workplace in Ireland, users should follow a systematic approach to ensure user select the appropriate types and quantities to meet specific fire safety needs. steps to follow Here are the steps to consider: Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment: Begin by assessing the fire risks in the workplace. Identify the types of potential fires that could occur, such as Class A (solids), Class B (liquids), Class C (gases), and electrical fires. This assessment...

Most areas across Scotland have experienced heavy rainfall during the weekend, and with more rain predicted from the Met Office in the coming week, they are urging people to be mindful of the conditions.  The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) strongly advises against entering into flooded areas or playing in floodwater. Floodwater can be dangerous. They want to ensure the safety and the safety of their loved ones. Significant risks of Floodwater Floodwater poses significant risks:...

The fire protection industry is amid some exciting technological developments. While the core tenets of fire protection remain the same, new products allow for solutions that are more efficient and sustainable, not to mention safer. In this article, CLM will highlight some of the most recent advances in fire protection technology, and how they can transform the industry. SCot in fire protection The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize everyday objects. In essence, the t...

FirePro celebrated a resounding success at its 6th Global Convention, which was held from September 18th to September 21st, 2023. The event, which brought together channel partners and industry experts from 53 countries, showcased the company's global reach and its commitment to innovation and excellence. 6th FirePro Global Convention The convention commenced with a warm welcome and registration of around 120 delegates The convention commenced with a warm welcome and registration of around 1...

The Victoria Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week (October 8 to 14, 2023). This year’s theme is Cooking Safety Starts With YOU!TM. The annual public safety campaign raises awareness on how to plan ahead to keep people and their families safe in the event of a fire. Fire Prevention Week “In British Columbia, injuries, deaths and losses from household fires continue to rise at an unacceptable level. Cooki...