United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at The Security Event on April 25 - 27 in Birmingham at Stand 4/F20.  Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with and learn more about Honeywell’s ready-now solutions that help to build owners and operators drive critical outcomes such as managing threats, improving uptime, driving operational efficiencies, and providing an optimal occupant experience.  Publ...

The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of two new Fire Standards - Fire Control and Communications & Engagement. The development of the Fire Control Standard was driven by recent major incident events, such as Grenfell and the Manchester Arena bombing. It addresses the fundamental and strategic role that Fire Control plays from initially receiving the first contact through to the very close of an incident.  FSB launches new Fire Standards This Fi...

Two grant programs designed to address staffing, equipment, training, and health and safety needs of firefighters are scheduled to ‘sunset’ in 2024 unless Congress reauthorizes the grant programs, and funding for the programs will run out unless Congress endows them for another year. Legislation to extend the programs has already passed the U.S. Senate. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program provides funding to hire additional personnel to mainta...

Successful fire and EMS departments prioritize the health and safety of their members and foster a positive, inclusive environment where their members can thrive. Unfortunately, instances of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation do just the opposite, harming individuals and the entire department. Departments can protect their members and the organization by adopting proactive measures to identify and respond to discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Fire Service Discrimination...

However, in the past, football matches have been marred by tragic events that have led to the loss of life and many injuries to football fans. One of the most significant risks associated with football matches is coming face-to-face with fire and having nowhere to escape. The history of stadium fires in the UK has shown the devastating consequences that can occur when fire safety is not taken seriously. In this article, we will explore the lessons that have been learned from past stadium fire...

Twiceme, a Swedish safety technology company, recently conducted a survey to gauge the willingness of US bike riders to pay for their innovative safety technology. The survey asked three questions: - "Would you feel safer if personal safety information was shared with rescuers in an emergency?" - "Would you be willing to pay USD 15 extra for equipment that can do this?" - “What’s the most important criterion when buying a new helmet?” The results of the survey were quite inter...

Crews were called to fires in Marsden as meters of moorland went up in flames at two different sites.  Fire crews from Slaithwaite, Meltham, Rastrick, Halifax, and Cleckheaton attended along with wildfire crews from Todmorden, Keighley, and Skelmanthorpe to tackle the first blaze off Old Mount Road. moorland fire They were called at around 3.50 pm to the moorland fire which measured around 1.5 km by 500 meters. Firefighters used blowers, beaters, Landrovers, Polaris, and water relays to...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus will display the latest in fire apparatus and technology including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 27-29, 2023 at Booth 3701. In celebration of first responders and in keeping with the theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host a happy hour and live product walka...

As summer approaches we start to think about sun protection for the skin and overall health. However, for those outside workers who are exposed to solar radiation day in and day out, there continues to be little awareness about the risk that they are being subjected to. skin cancer Studies over recent years such as that carried out by Imperial College London demonstrate that working in the sun could lead to one skin cancer death a week and five new cases of melanoma skin cancer with the hig...

The oil and gas industry is an essential sector that provides the energy the world needs and powers global economies. However, securing that energy can carry a high risk of occupational hazards. The fatality rate in oil and gas extraction has been seven times higher than the average for US workers (CDC) and has around 100 deaths per year and an additional 1,400 non-fatal incidents. But even those high numbers may be underreported (Energy News Network). Upstream and downstream Take a closer lo...

K-Mesh, a wireless fire detection system and Taktis, both award-winning products by Kentec Electronics, have been installed in five residential tower blocks in Wapping to provide residents with a sophisticated and highly reliable fire detection and alarm system.  The K-Mesh and Taktis system was installed at 21 Wapping Lane in central London by DPJ Fire and Security Ltd, a Kentec Installation Partner (KIP), after winning a competitive tender put out by property developers, Ballymore. ...

Allegion UK, a pioneer in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of "Briton" door controls, is set to unveil its new set of Briton "Fire Door Safety in Review" guides at The Fire Safety Event 2023, taking place between 25th and 27th April at the NEC, Birmingham. Located on stand 3A/A40, Allegion’s door hardware experts will exhibit at this year’s show in support of fire safety professionals and will share essential and accessible information on hardware specification, installation an...

Since 2019, Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC have partnered to provide volunteer fire departments with canned drinking water to keep firefighters hydrated during wildfires and other long incidents. To date, 6.5 million cans of water have been distributed to more than 1,400 departments across nearly all 50 states. Another 1.5 million cans of water will be distributed this year. The 2023 general application period is now closed, but departments in declared wildfire emergencies can still request water...

At Checkmate Fire Solutions, protecting lives, buildings and communities is at the heart of everything they do. With social housing as one of their key sectors, they are delighted to announce that they have been appointed as passive fire contractor on four of the Hyde Fire Safety Framework Lots. Achieving second place on all national fire door remediation works, encompassing the North, Midlands, Wales, Southwest, South, and East, Checkmate Fire Solutions also hold prominent positions for fire s...

Nullifire has developed a high-performance fire protection solution to meet the unique requirements of off-site construction. Nullifire FZ100 Fire Safe Zone has been engineered to provide best-in-class fire-stopping capabilities to existing and future service penetrations. Quick and easy to install, as well as lightweight and easy to cut, it offers a fully tested system to BS EN 1366-3, up to EI120, delivering Nullifire’s renowned safety performance while supporting the fast-track na...

Fire risk assessments are a critical part of ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants. However, there has been concern within the industry about the competency and understanding of fire risk assessors. In response, the Fire Sector Federation (FSF) and Fire Risk Assessors Working Group have published a new industry standard to help improve assessor competency and understanding across a wide range of buildings. practical guidance The new Industry Benchmark Standard for Fire Risk Ass...

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published an updated version of the guidance document on the important aspects relating to the periodic inspection of containers used in fixed gaseous fire extinguishing systems. The guidance note is intended to identify some critical areas that are often not fully understood and does not prescribe the full processes involved in the testing or the physical handling of the containers. Euralarm guidance Euralarm document guides the reader to avoid serio...

Two of the world’s pioneering specialists in technologies that simplify and expedite the detection and management of fires will share a booth at FDIC International 2023 (24-29 April, Indianapolis), the globe’s biggest firefighting conference and exhibition.  From booth 443, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) and Teledyne FLIR will provide a convenient one-stop-shop for those seeking class-leading fire detection solutions that protect citizens, assets, and crews fro...

Sustainability is a key issue even in logistics. After all, the protection of air and water quality, as well as the reduction of emissions are a task for society as a whole, and sustainability has become a central economic factor. At LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany, WAGNER Group GmbH, as one of the technology pioneers in the areas of fire detection and fire prevention, will be presenting from April 25 to April 27, 2023, in Hall 7, at Stand C15, how logistics companies make their contribution...

DJI, the world’s renowned company in civilian drones and creative camera technology, is returning to NAB Show 2023 in full force, to give attendees a high-profile, immersive experience with its aerial, handheld, and cinematography solutions. With its complete suite of professional cinema camera stabilizers and drones, as well as its popular consumer and enterprise technologies, DJI invites the public to its newly designed booth to meet the brand like never before. DJI to exhibit at NAB S...

Rosenbauer and SYNEX TECH GmbH will be working together on the international market launch of DRILL-X. The innovative drill extinguisher, DRILL-X, which was specially developed for fighting fires that are hard to reach, for example in roof trusses, can now be purchased through the sales offices of the global market leader in firefighting technology. DRILL-X - innovative drill extinguisher DRILL-X combines the work steps drilling, penetration, and extinguishing in one easy-to-use extinguis...

Sustainability is also a key issue in logistics. Protecting air and water quality and reducing emissions is a task for society as a whole, and sustainability has now become a key economic factor. At LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart, WAGNER Group GmbH, one of the technology leaders in the areas of fire detection and fire prevention, will be presented from April 25 to 27 in Hall 7 at Stand C15 how logistics companies can make their contribution to climate and environmental protection through holist...

Aritech, a global provider of security and life-safety solutions, introduced a new technology to its Dual-Motion Detectors line with two major upgrades that address a challenge for users: false alarm detection. Aritech is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Upgrades to Aritech’s dual-motion detectors Both technologies improve the signal quality for false alarm immunity like never befor...

Cygnus, a developer, and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems will be displaying its ground-breaking SmartNet range at The Fire Safety Event. The complete range of fully wireless, EN54-compliant wireless fire detection and alarm devices will be available for visitors to view on stand 3a/B10. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27th April 2023, The Fire Safety Event is a must-attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, business con...

Howe & Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, has announced that the company will introduce its Thermite® EV1 firefighting robot at this year’s FDIC International event. The company will be located in booth 5162 at the prestigious fire service event, FDIC International 2023, which is scheduled to take place from April 24 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Thermite® EV1 firefighting robot The latest evolution in Howe &a...

Italian healthcare company - Aboca S.p.A. produces food supplements and medical remedies from organically farmed plants and medicinal herbs. More than 150 workers are employed to cultivate the crops, working almost 1700 hectares of farmland across Umbria and Tuscany often out of sight and earshot for long periods.  personal monitoring solution Because the area suffers from poor cellular coverage, Aboca reached out to Blackline partner CSTA to find a lone worker personal monitoring soluti...

A new best practice guide on through-wall infill steel framed systems (SFS) has been launched, covering the design, specification, and installation of SFS through-wall systems. Published by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), the purpose of the guide is to assist all persons involved in the SFS delivery chain from design to specification, fire engineers, contractors, site managers, and installers. External sheathing boards The guidance offers a standardized definition of ‘through-w...

Where does the department keep PPE when not in service? Lockers in the bay, exposed to UV rays and exhaust emissions? If so, it’s time to reconsider how the gear is being stored. Making sure that the PPE is stowed correctly is a perfect example of how users can lessen the risk of damage in the future. Proper NFPA storage Needs Before storing, the garments should be clean and dry - avoiding contact with contaminants, such as oils, solvents, acids, or alkalis. The storage areas must be...

Rosenbauer is launching a modern and simple solution for getting stranded electric vehicles back on the road quickly and reliably. It consists of a power generator from the RS 14 series and a matching quick charger, which enables mobile charging with an output power of 10.88 kW. This is equivalent to the power of modern wall-boxes. After a short power boost, the batteries of the electric vehicle are recharged to the point where the journey can be continued. The simple formula for this is: 15 mi...

Seek Thermal Inc., a globally renowned company in thermal imaging technology, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, the FirePRO 300. This situational awareness thermal imaging camera (TIC) is designed to provide the highest resolution (320x240), the widest field of view (57° x 42°), and the best image performance in its class. FirePRO 300 thermal imaging camera FirePRO 300 is the result of incorporating valuable feedback from firefighters using this technology and the...