United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The scale of a tragic wildfire that swept through a Hawaiian island last year, killing over 100 people, was the result of a complex interaction of factors that were "years in the making," an official report said Friday. Downed power lines are believed to have set fire to vegetation on the holiday idyll of Maui on August 8, with the rapidly spreading blaze leveling the historic town of Lahaina. Fast-moving flames Fast-moving flames caught islanders unaware, with some people only learning there...

Masterfire has been providing its services to Dublin Airport since 2014. They maintain a full-time presence on-site with four dedicated and experienced engineers based in Dublin Airport. The systems supported on-site include Fire Detection & Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression. Fire Detection & Alarm system Dublin Airport consists of Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Campus and more than 120 buildings across multiple locations. The Fire Detection & Alarm system...

Masterfire supports customers with diverse system types and broad geographical spread. Masterfire has been supporting and maintaining the fire alarm systems for TUD (previously DIT) since 2018. TUD currently has a distributed campus layout, comprising of over 30 buildings across Dublin, from Dublin Airport to Rathmines. Across these sites, there are both addressable and conventional systems from a range of manufacturers and protocols e.g. Advanced, Morley, Hochiki, and C-tec. Each site has an...

Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense when it comes to reactive fire safety. Of course, it’s preferable to let the fire brigade tackle a fire, but there will be times when a trained person may be required to extinguish a small fire or keep a fire at bay while the fire service arrives. If they operate commercial premises, then they’ll know that they have a responsibility to ensure that the property meets all relevant fire safety legislation and guidelines. This responsibil...

According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as an employer, they’re responsible for ensuring that the premises have ‘appropriate fire-fighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers in place. This equipment plays a fundamental role in commercial fire safety, and it’s important users have suitable units installed on the property. Fire extinguisher or fire blanket Using a fire extinguisher or fire blanket is always the safest and most effective way t...

Masterfire Project Managed a Site-Wide Fire Detection & Alarm & Emergency Lighting Upgrade at University Hospital Waterford. Masterfire successfully completed a large-scale upgrade of both the Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting systems at University Hospital Waterford in early 2021. University Hospital Waterford is a large acute hospital facility with a capacity for 431 inpatients and a further 85-day procedure beds. Fire Alarm System Upgrade The Fire Alarm System upgrade involved th...

Many commercial, industrial, and non-residential properties rely on wet and dry risers as a key part of their fire safety procedures. Wet and dry risers are a key part of fire safety protection for all multi-storey buildings. Both risers are designed to provide firefighters with easy access to water when tackling fires in tall buildings, helping them to extinguish them and prevent the blaze from spreading. Wet and dry risers Wet and dry risers do very similar jobs, and it’s easy to...

Masterfire Install Systems Tailored to the needs of the customers within the Industrial Sector. Established in Newbridge in 1984, P&G Newbridge has expanded to a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, world-class manufacturing facility with over 400 employees. In 2018, Masterfire installed and commissioned a new Fire Detection & Alarm system complete with Fire Suppression. Installation of a variety of systems The project involved the installation of a variety of systems: Instal...

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organized annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron - Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the ach...

On June 14, 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in London. The fire caused 72 deaths, with more than 70 others injured, while 223 people managed to escape. The fire was started by a malfunctioning fridge on the fourth floor. It spread rapidly up the building’s exterior, bringing fire and smoke to all of the residential floors. This was due to the building’s cladding, this is external insulation and the air gap between which enabled the stack effect....

Fire doors play a fundamental role in the overall fire safety of a building. Usually built from durable materials such as timber, steel, aluminum, or gypsum, fire doors are designed to keep a fire contained in one place and give people time to safely evacuate.  In order to be considered a fire door, a door must be certified by a manufacturer after passing a number of fire safety tests. In all non-domestic properties, it’s a legal requirement to have fire doors in place, and it’...

Perhaps the most fundamental aspect of fire safety equipment, a fire extinguisher will help prevent the spread of fire by putting it out before it becomes out of control. After using a fire extinguisher, sometimes it will not have been completely emptied. In these situations, people often wonder whether the fire extinguisher can be reused on another, or multiple, occasions. In this article, the team here at KW Fire Protection has put together a handy guide that will outline how often they can u...

Fire extinguishers play a fundamental role in the commercial fire safety of every organization, helping to provide businesses with firefighting equipment that can be used if the worst happens. As well as being used to extinguish a blaze should one occur, fire extinguishers can help prevent a fire from spreading- protecting both the life of those on the premises and the property itself.  Importance of fire extinguishers The importance of fire extinguishers cannot be underestimated, and wi...

Whelen introduces the all-new Field Series™ Brow Light — the only brow light that fully illuminates the entire field of vision using their cutting-edge dynamic beam technology. This advanced lighting solution provides unmatched control and maximum visibility with the simple flip of a switch. Field Series™ Brow Light features: Dynamic Beam Technology: Adjust light distribution between near, far, or a combination of both, ensuring the right lighting for any situation. Varia...

While users may have the best plan in place, everyone in their premises should have a good understanding of what to do in the event of a fire. There are several tips that users can learn from to take as a precaution in case of a fire. Amber Fire Protection can provide training to keep users and their staff and customers safe, ensuring they are taking the right precautions and have effective fire safety procedures in place. Fire safety procedures Fit a Smoke Alarm - Fitting a smoke alarm can s...

If a fire breaks out on the premises, the first line of defense is the fire extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers are an effective way of preventing a fire from spreading, and save countless lives each year. Knowing users can depend on the fire extinguishers when they need them most is vital for the safety of the employees and customers. Regular checks for fire extinguishers Regular checks and maintenance for the fire extinguishers is necessary to keep them in proper working order, ensuring they...

The WAGNER Group, headquartered in Langenhagen near Hanover, Germany, has once again achieved pleasing corporate growth. With consolidated total group sales of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the fiscal year 2023/24 compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to meet the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and continued market uncertainty - by adapting to the changing environment and successfully maint...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of SafeLINC, a cloud-based data-hosting infrastructure that gives users the power to remotely access and gather actionable data from their entire suite of FireClass fire alarm control panels. SafeLINC provides users with a cloud-connected gateway and a cloud application platform accessible via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. SafeLINC gateway device Together, these...

Shawston, a market-renowned distributor of fire sprinkler products, is supporting its environmental and social objectives with the roll-out of Podfather logistics software. next-day delivery The only multi-depot supplier to the Mechanical Services, Fire Sprinklers, and Dry and Wet Riser markets, Shawston offers next-day delivery, across the UK.  By delivering 1 million items a year, Shawston has already achieved significant increases in operational efficiency, boosted its customer servic...

The WAGNER Group, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, can once again report pleasing company growth. With a consolidated total group output of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the 2023/24 financial year compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to master the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and ongoing market uncertainties - by making targeted adjustments to the changed framework conditions...

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

Specialised Fire & Security is using BigChange job management software to improve customer service with engineers live-linked to back-office systems using a mobile app. Using the system, Specialised Fire & Security has already automated around 80 percent of its routine job management workflows allowing back-office staff and field engineers to focus on the customer experience.  Tailored solutions Based in Northern Ireland, the independent fire and security provider has established...

Please be advised that configurations for WeCanX® 2250 lightbar transferred prior to the Whelen Command® update version 2.2.18.0 (released on October 18th, 2023) may experience overload issues with the 2250 Load Lights. To resolve this issue, configurations created or transferred before the update will need to be retransferred to the affected devices, by following the steps outlined in the market advisory below. Steps to Correct the Issue Automatic Correction: Users must still tr...

Codelocks has secured CE marking for its mortice locks and tubular latches, establishing an extensive range of access control solutions and fire door assemblies with CE-certified locks and latches. This achievement provides specifiers, installers, and end-users with comprehensive quality assurance, fire safety, and legal compliance across a broad selection of access control products. CE marking CE marking indicates that products have been rigorously assessed to meet stringent safety, health,...

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc, comprising three divisions: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM); and Passive Fire Protection (PFP), announces two new contracts in its PFP division with construction companies in London and Liverpool, together worth c. £145,000. The Liverpool-based contract is for a research facility and is valued at c. £120,000, with revenues expected to be fully recognized within this financial year. PFP proje...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based company Lindrup Martinsen AS. The move will ensure VIKING can deliver even better service to customers in Northern Norway, as it expands its business in the region. Lindrup Martinsen facilities Lindrup Martinsen has been a service partner for VIKING for fifteen years. VIKING and Lindrup Martinsen have agreed that VIKING will take over Lindrup Mart...

In the month that the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which is hosted on 10 September, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent security groups, First Response Group (FRG), has joined the Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide (SCPS). Founded three years ago, SCPS is a network of security groups and people in both the public and private sectors working in collaboration to prevent suicide, with a particular focus on those working in the security profession which suf...

The collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered ozone-depleting substances (refrigerant gases and halons) is controlled, to ensure environmental protection and compliance with waste law, the same requirements apply also to the collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered fluorinated greenhouse gases. Contractors must have made a Prior Annual Notification to the Environmental Protection Agency, and where that Prior Annual Notification has been acknowledged by the Agency...

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. Building regulations are designed to govern the methods and materials used throughout construction projects. For decades, modern regulations have developed to form a minimum standard and without them, many structures would be considered dangerous and risking the safety of their occupants. dual approach...

A significant commercial development is currently underway at a north docklands site in Dublin, Ireland. It includes an eight-floor double basement, Commercial Office complex, which will accommodate Salesforce – World’s #1 CRM.  The overall circa 750,000 square feet development will also include other Commercial, Restaurant and Retail space, along with a 4 Star Hotel and the refurbishment of an existing Listed Building. Life Safety requirements The client is Ronan Group Real...