Fire Industry News for April 2014

The wireless fire alarm system is used to protect the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste tent during performances A wireless fire alarm system has been specially designed for Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam tour performances in Munich with a Kentec fire alarm control panel at its heart.  The wireless fire alarm system, believed to be the first of its type to be installed in Germany, is used to protect the tunnel between the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste dressing/h...

The Vimpex VAD23TM range of EN 54-23 Visual Alarm Device The newly developed Vimpex VAD23TM range of Visual Alarm Devices combines great aesthetics with innovative design. The detector base-mounted three-way platform sounder/beacon offers one point of installation for those requiring an EN 54 Part 23 compliant beacon and unambiguous voice messaging or multi-tone sounder. A wall mounted Banshee ExcelTM sounder/beacon, a wall mounted beacon and a ceiling beacon complete the...

The survey also covered Hochiki’s products with 96% of respondents saying product quality was ‘very good’, or ‘excellent’ Hochiki, leading manufacturer of commercial fire detection solutions, has announced the results of its latest wide ranging survey of both UK and overseas customers, revealing extremely high levels of service delivery across all customer- facing functions. Hochiki carefully tailored questions to suit each department, including...

Prysmian FP PLUS is installed in the safety systems including emergency lighting and smoke exhaust ventilation systems Fire protection within the dramatic Sky Garden topping the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, is assured by 2000 metres of Prysmian FP PLUS fire resistant cable. The Sky Garden is a three-storey high leisure and exhibition space. Its façade is created from a 980 tonne complex steel frame with integrated photovoltaic cells. Prysmian...

The College takes advantage of Chubb’s remote monitoring capability to monitor fire alarms outside its normal opening hours Chubb Fire & Security will continue to protect staff and students at Barking & Dagenham College, having been awarded a renewed contract to service and maintain a range of fire and security systems across four sites in Barking, Romford and Dagenham.  Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies...

Advanced’s MxPro 5 components including fire panels, repeater panels and fireman’s controls have been installed One of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical research and development sites is now being protected by industry-leading Advanced fire panels following a multi-million pound redevelopment project. The complex installation encompassed a large number of buildings fulfilling diverse functions, including offices and more challenging laboratory environments. Ad...

Advanced’s QuickZone system can cover 2-12 zones and is EN54-2&4 approved Industry-leading fire systems business, Advanced, has launched a new conventional and twin-wire fire system called QuickZone. Renowned across the globe for the quality of its intelligent fire systems, Advanced now also delivers the ease-of-use, flexibility and performance it is famous for to the conventional world. QuickZone, as the name suggests is quick on the wall, quick to configure and q...

Avon Protection will demonstrate its Deltair SCBA at FDIC 2014 Avon Protection, a market leader in respiratory protection systems, recently announced the award of NFPA 1981 and 1982, 2013 edition approvals for the Deltair™ self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). First previewed at FDIC 2013, the respiratory protection product which represents a $5 million investment for Avon has been eagerly awaited by members of the fire service industry. The SCBA, developed followi...

The CHQ-ISM is designed for use in the ‘safe’ area of a hazardous area fire detection system Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the latest addition to its expanding range of intrinsically safe compatible devices – the CHQ-ISM sounder module. Hochiki Europe’s intrinsically safe devices are incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to cause the ignition of a specific hazard...

FireAngel CO-9X-10T-FF CO alarm helps landlords identify and resolve leaks before lives are at risk Home safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products has launched a new 10-year carbon monoxide (CO) alarm that offers a cost-effective solution for installers, landlords and housing providers looking to provide better protection against carbon monoxide for homeowners and tenants. With an extended 10-year life warranty and advanced diagnostics, the FireAngel CO-9X-10T-FF CO a...

The event will help raise suggested donation and will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, together with W. S. Darley & Co., are sponsoring the “Give-Back Giveaway” sweepstakes at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis for the chance to win more than $60,000 in firefighting equipment. A $10 suggested donation in the NFFF or Pierce booths is all it takes to e...

The contract is to provide Hoyer’s fleet of Petroleum and Bitumen tankers with fire extinguishers from the Chubb FX range Chubb Fire & Security was recently awarded a major contract with Hoyer Petrolog U.K. Ltd., a leading supplier of transport and logistics to the petroleum industry, to provide and service nearly 1,000 Chubb FX fire extinguishers. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The contract is to provid...

Hochiki carefully tailored questions to ensure specific issues could be adequately addressed going forward Hochiki Europe – leading manufacturer of commercial life safety solutions – has announced the results of its latest wide ranging survey of both UK and overseas customers, revealing extremely high levels of service delivery across all customer- facing functions. Hochiki carefully tailored questions to suit each department, including supply chain, complianc...

MWWFRS selected RescueSim because it was the only virtual training platform to fully meet all requirements and specifications Following an official tender for delivery and implementation of a virtual incident command training platform, the Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MWWFRS) has selected RescueSim as platform of choice. Implementation and incident training with RescueSim has already been initiated.   MWWFRS covers approximately 4,500 square miles which...

The collaboration allows Cornwall’s Control Room to receive calls and dispatch resources on behalf North Yorkshire North Yorkshire and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Authorities have approved a business case for the two Fire and Rescue Services to share a single mobilising system within their Control Rooms. Both Services have their own control room, with the North Yorkshire one being based in Northallerton. Currently all 999 calls received by the emergency operators are direc...

ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the effectiveness of Audible Visual Alarm Devices for end users KAC Alarm Company, the market leading call point and AV device manufacturer, has developed ENscape, a new range of EN54-3 and EN54-23 approved conventional AV warning devices for use in fire detection systems. Offering outstanding performance, fast installation and safe evacuation for all building occupants, ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the e...

During their visit the VIPs toured the control room and visited the emergency vehicle workshops Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff had an elevated view in an Aerial Ladder Platform as part of a tour of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The two dignitaries were visiting Shrewsbury fire HQ which re-opened two years ago after a major renovation to overhaul the existing 1970's dilapidated buildings. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Johnson said: "This has been a go...

The certifications replace the GOST-R and Ex GOST-R national Russian certification system E2S are pleased to announce the attainment of these new certifications for products from their fire & industrial, explosion proof and wide area disaster notification portfolios. The new TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the new, harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan) and fulfillment of safety requireme...

The lights have been updated to include a superior grip texture to provide a comfortable, yet slip-resistant feel Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has updated the brightness and design of its popular PolyTac® and PolyTac® HP polymer flashlights. Each light features a power LED that delivers up to 275 lumens and an improved grip, as well as a programmable switch that gives users the choi...

Advanced’s MxPro 4 network offers long-term security for buildings Providing a fire system for the most sacred site in Scotland was always going to be a challenge, especially considering the remoteness of its historic location, but for the custodians of Iona Abbey global fire systems manufacturer Advanced was the only choice. Located on the Scottish island of Iona, south west of the Isle of Mull, the Abbey is at the heart of a globally important religious centre, founde...

QuickZone supports a range of modular expansion zone cards and is EN54-2&4 approved Industry-leading fire systems business, Advanced, has launched a new conventional and twin-wire fire system called QuickZone. Renowned across the globe for the quality of its intelligent fire systems, Advanced now also delivers the ease-of-use, flexibility and performance it is famous for to the conventional world. QuickZone, as the name suggests is quick on the wall, quick to configure a...

The integration allows emergency services in the UK to train in a virtual incident environment VectorCommand, the UK leader in operational command support software for the emergency services and the oil and gas industry, and VSTEP, developer of advanced emergency response training simulators, recently announced an exclusive partnership to integrate their products and offer enhanced emergency response training. VSTEP and VectorCommand have signed an exclusive co-operation ag...

Shropshire firefighters held the farmer's body steadily along with doctor and ambulance crew Shropshire firefighters were faced with an extraordinary rescue operation when a farmer accidentally impaled himself onto a 45 centimetre long tractor fork. The 40 millimetre thick spike had gone straight through the right side of Graham Heatley's lower back, across his abdomen and was sticking out of the left side of his stomach. He had been removing black plastic from a three-quart...