United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Under the heading “heise goes INTERSCHUTZ”, a new event series by the cooperation partners INTERSCHUTZ and Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG will kick off in January 2025. The cooperation will involve joint talks and networking events in the lead-up to INTERSCHUTZ 2026. These events will focus on overarching industry topics, such as digitalization and AI in civil protection. New event series “INTERSCHUTZ, held every four years as the world’s pioneering trade fai...

Are people too passive when it comes to fire door safety? Research conducted by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) in 2022 would suggest so, with a third of the British public stating they would not report a problem with a fire door, despite three-quarters of respondents believing a propped open fire door would not perform its role in the event of a fire. From schools and shops to shared areas of employment and accommodation, people are habitually - and sometimes unknowingly - kept safe b...

WAGNER, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, will be showing its holistic solutions for individual fire protection at Security 2022 in Essen from September 20 to 23. The focus will be on the TITANUS ® aspirating smoke detection systems for early fire detection and the WinGuard system for organization/hazard management. The fire protection solution provider will be presenting its innovative technologies in the fire/burglary/systems area in Hall 7, Stand 7F28 at this year's trade fair for secu...

Floating balls, strobe lights, 3D drawings – the range of topics was wide during the Future Day at WAGNER on April 27, 2017. 24 boys and girls from the fifth to tenth grades visited the Langenhagen company headquarters for a day to find out what the daily work of the global fire protection expert is like behind the steel facade of the building. Divided into groups, the children and young people went through the three stations for measurement technology, compressed air and electrical engin...

Companies are faced with increasingly growing demands on their security. In order to meet the complex task of ensuring corporate security, a range of protective measures, security systems and control mechanisms must be taken into account. There are good solutions for each task, but they usually work independently and thus remain isolated solutions. This poses the risk that reactions and processes for threat prevention do not mesh together. Future-oriented protection solutions WAGNER, as an i...

Allegion UK, a pioneering name in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has launched a new ‘Fire Door Hardware Fundamentals’ guide, designed to support responsible persons through the latest fire safety regulations and fire door hardware best practice. The newly published guide draws upon key insights from Briton’s pioneering industry experts, and in response to the UK’s developing regulatory framework, aims to deliver accessib...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided the Sellafield Nuclear site with 65 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets and six Merlin® telemetry entry control boards (ECB) to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during incidents and training events.  Sellafield, formerly known as Windscale, and situated on the Cumbrian coastline, is Europe’s largest nuclear site, with the most d...

Nine new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) – including the fifth member of the same family to join the service. George Powell, 18, who will be based at Diss Fire Station, joins his older brothers, Harry and Joe, his dad Robert and his sister-in-law Kayleigh at NFRS after completing the initial two-week training course to become an on-call firefighter. Career in the fire service Harry and Joe are also both whole-time firefighters based...

Four firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are set and raring to go by breaking three grueling world records when they take part in the Ipswich Half Marathon. Crew Manager Paul Shattock, and Firefighters Grant Whitehead, Ashley Buxton, and George Trott will be running the 13.1 miles on September 22 in firefighting equipment. Paul Shattock Paul is a Crew Manager at Bury St Edmunds fire station and Grant, Ashley, and George are all based at Ipswich East station. They aim to raise &p...

Whether in the British Library, the Elbphilharmonie, or pigsties - the Wagner Group's systems protect against fires worldwide. The company, based in Langenhagen, develops and installs fire protection systems for industry, commerce, and the cultural sector, among others. During a visit to the headquarters, Rainer Fredermann, spokesman for fire and disaster protection for the CDU parliamentary group, found out about the company's situation. fire protection The Wagner Group has seven branches in...

Thanks for visiting them at StocExpo 2023. They will be there again in 2024 with a bigger booth. The short show was a great success as they have been able to introduce the SENSIA thermal imaging camera’s for gas detection, gas quantification and OGMP 2.0 methane emission monitoring to many existing and new customers across Europe. Complete detection solutions Along with their Spectrex flame and open path gas detection and ESP point gas detection, they are now able to offer complete dete...

With the EU Commission presenting a proposal on methane reduction, there has never been a more critical time for companies to address how to drive down emissions. The proposal, which builds on the EU Methane Strategy 2020 and the Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26, introduces new requirements in terms of MRV, abatement measures including LDAR, restrictions on venting and flaring and an increase in transparency on methane emissions associated with fossil fuels imports. Eliminating methane...

New options for the WeCanX® 2250 Warning Light Array are available, providing even more lighting solutions for various applications. WeCanX® 2250 New Options Users can now customize their WeCanX 2250 with a choice of flat, angled, or mixed end cap styles. Cables are now available in 25, 35, 45, and 55-foot lengths. Contact a Whelen sales representative with any questions. To order, select the desired base model. Then add the end cap selections from the options table.

Simply being allowed to burn their own certificate – students experience an exciting future day at WAGNER. 21 girls and boys aged 10 to 16 used the Future Day at WAGNER to go on a journey of discovery in the field of fire protection. The Lower Saxony Future Day helps students in grades 5 to 10 to learn about careers that they would not necessarily consider for themselves. WAGNER employees from various departments have once again come up with interesting activities and tasks for the potent...

WAGNER receives two new VdS approvals for FirExting® gas extinguishing systems. Already in April, WAGNER received a new system approval for the permanent inert gas fire extinguishing system, FirExting Inertgas 60, in stationary argon, nitrogen and IG-541 high-pressure fire extinguishing systems. In addition, due to a change in the VdS approval process, WAGNER has now received a new installer approval for gas extinguishing systems with non-liquefied inert gases. What does that mean exactly?...

Due to the increased risk of infection with the coronavirus in Germany, especially in the Stuttgart region, Messe Stuttgart has canceled this year's LogiMAT on the orders of the responsible public order office and on the recommendation of the health authority. High-bay warehouses The MHLC - Material Handling & Logistics Conference planned prior to the trade fair will also not take place. There will be no alternative date this year. They regret not being able to meet their users in Stuttga...

RapidSOS are excited to announce that it is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommunica...

The newly revitalized Union Yard development in Aldershot boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town center.  Union Yard development The Union Yard development in Aldershot is a transformative project that has revamped a key area of the town center, establishing a vibrant, mixed-use environment with high-quality retail, leisure, culture,...

All American Fire Equipment and Rosenbauer America are excited to announce the next stops on the 2024 Power Tour, kicking off on September 19th and running through September 28th. Service professionals and enthusiasts across the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia will experience firsthand the latest in firefighting technologies. Rosenbauer’s commitment The Power Tour will feature a convoy of Rosenbauer’s state-of-the-art fire trucks, including the industry-...

WAGNER has made a name for itself worldwide with holistic fire protection solutions and ensures safety in many industries with its solutions. Information security is also very important to WAGNER. The fact that the company is committed to its own information security with a systematic and process-oriented management system at a high level has now been confirmed with certification according to ISO 27001. Requirements for ISMS ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information...

In recent years, ZOOMLION has accelerated the pace of overseas expansion, and its products have sounded the "charge" of going global. With the continuous deepening of the overseas business system based on end-to-end, digitalization, and localization, the competitiveness of ZOOMLION's products in overseas markets will be significantly improved by 2023. It will win sales volume and reputation in key and benchmark markets, demonstrating its strong position as a representative of China's intelligen...

From October 17 to 18, the third "The Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum was held in Beijing. As a representative equipment manufacturing enterprise participating in the co-construction of “The Belt and Road,” ZOOMLION was invited to attend the plenary of “The Belt and Road” International Think Tank Cooperation Committee. They shared the company's practical achievements in co-building “The Belt and Road” with delegates from around the world...

On October 16, the United Nations Global Compact's action platform for "Sustainable Infrastructure Empowering 'The Belt and Road', Accelerating the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals" (hereafter referred to as "The Belt and Road" Action Platform) held a significant project results release meeting in Beijing. compliance management system At the release meeting, ZOOMLION’s Belarus manufacturing base and overseas business compliance management system were included in the “En...

Recently, ZOOMLION's subsidiary in Indonesia celebrated the grand opening of its office in Kendari. This new branch signifies a further implementation of ZOOMLION’s “localization” strategy in Indonesia, enhancing the sales and service network, and laying a solid foundation for expanding into the Southeast Asian market. Opening Ceremony Scene On the day of the opening ceremony, representatives from nearly a hundred companies in the surrounding area were in attendance. Hot-sel...

CheckFire Ltd, a fire safety solutions provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Green Crosshair PFAS-free fire extinguisher range. This innovative product line is fully compliant with the European Chemicals Agency's proposed EU-wide restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams, including the recently added PFHxA. Green Crosshair PFAS-free fire extinguisher Often called 'forever chemicals', PFAS are highly persistent in the environment Often call...

Outpost Al Barari, a luxurious desert retreat nestled in the remote expanse of Qatar, presented a unique challenge for fire safety. The resort’s vast, ever-changing layout and harsh desert environment rendered traditional wired fire alarm systems impractical. To safeguard guests and staff in this extraordinary location, Fire Cloud Qatar implemented a groundbreaking solution: Hochiki Europe’s Ekho hybrid wireless fire detection system.  Outpost Al Barari Outpost Al Barari is a...

They have been providing their services for many years to some of Dublin's biggest schools with many of the fire and security services. They are the market pioneers in this sector ensuring quality support, regular fire/safety inspections and updating equipment when necessary, while ensuring compliance standards are met. In Ireland, fire and security services for schools are crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors. These services encompass a range of measures...

Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year's wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. That lack of planning hindered efforts to evacuate the historic town of Lahaina before it burned, the report said. unprecedented warning A forecaster with the National Weather Service emailed fire m...

Hawaiʻi Attorney General - Anne Lopez announced the results of the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report, the second report of the three-part evidence-based investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires. impacts, risk, and preparedness The report reveals no single factor led to the devastation. Instead, a complex set of factors, including weather and its impacts, risk and preparedness, decades-old infrastructure, organizational structure, and incident...

In Honolulu, Hawaii Attorney General - Anne Lopez released the phase two report conducted by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) regarding the Lahaina fires that occurred on Aug. 8, 2023. In August 2023, Anne Lopez selected the independent, third-party FSRI to assess the performance of state and county agencies in preparing for and responding to the Maui wildfires in a three-phase report. FSRI has extensive experience researching fire dynamics, structure-to-structure fire spread, and nea...