Fire Industry News for December 2013

Reflex’s analogue addressable fire detection systems were installed across the hotel facilities Reflex Systems, the integrated fire and security systems specialist, has recently completed a major project to upgrade the fire detection systems for one of the UK’s leading hotel groups QMH UK Ltd. The contract was carried out over a four week period, which involved upgrading the fire detection systems on 18 hotels, including 12 Holiday Inns, three Best Western hotels...

Fire Fighting Enterprises is at the forefront of beam smoke detection technology Protecting buildings from the risk of fire is never an easy task, and historic properties often bring their own particular array of problems: ornate decoration, irregular and high ceilings, lack of wiring and large indoor spaces. Optical beam smoke detectors are specifically designed to overcome these potential issues, with a number of features that make them inherently well-suited to protecting...

NICET-certified instructors will lead these courses offering attendees the opportunity to earn valuable CEUs Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell recently released its 2014 training program, covering a range of subject matter from fire alarm systems basics to sophisticated applications design and programming. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be given to attendees of the more than 100 hands-on trainings planned to take place across the U.S. For those hard-pressed for time, Fir...

The compilation of all information relative to a single product on one page appears to be one of the new site’s best features Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell announces the launch of an all-new FireLite.com Website, created to offer quick access to fire alarm technical documentation, training resources, and tools for system design and business support. The site’s “Social-Lite” section presents visitors with an easy means for connecting with industry guru...

Altronix’s new models offer more flexibility via their multiple outputs to accommodate a broader range of system designs Altronix now offers more eFlow power supply/chargers to choose from with 4, 8 and 16 outputs. These new models add to the company’s growing line of eFlow enhanced power solutions with more features designed for security, fire and access control applications. “eFlow power solutions provide more of what the market is asking for – mor...

City Technology’s Business Leader, Wilson Tan, discussed topics about recent advances in H2S detection at the event Wilson Tan, Business Leader of City Technology in APAC, addressed an audience of oil and gas industry professionals at this year’s SIPPE, held in the Shanghai New International Expo Center. City Technology is the world’s leading supplier of gas sensors, producing 4.5m sensors per annum. One of the key markets for the company is the global oil...

Software enables building engineers to perform realistic desk top simulations Scientists at the Fire Safety Engineering Group of the University of Greenwich have released the next generation of the world’s most advanced evacuation and crowd simulation software, buildingEXODUS. Version 6.0 incorporates capabilities to simulate human behavior associated with the use of lifts/elevators for both evacuation and circulation. This new capability is based on data collected fro...

The runner-up was Botosani Fire Department (Romania), while Mooskirchen Fire Department (Austria) celebrated third place Firefighting teams from many countries have been competing for the title of “Best Firefighting Team of the Year” in recent weeks. The winners have now been announced. Palermo Fire Department (Italy) was presented with the title at a gala ceremony in Ulm Conference Center by IVECO MAGIRUS Brandschutztechnik GmbH and was able to take the prestigi...

CVCHA to choose a combination of Ei261ENRC mains-powered CO alarms and Aico's new Ei208 powered CO alarms Already a market leader for its mains powered smoke alarms in the social housing sector, Aico is pleased to announce its Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are now being specified by Castle Vale Community Housing Association (CVCHA) for the first time. Midlands based CVCHA manages 2,300 properties which were transferred from a Housing Action Trust in 2005. Falling outside th...

Wessex turned the school’s analogue equipment into a digitally encoded IP system without changing existing cameras Purbeck School in Wareham now has state-of-the-art CCTV after its old analogue system was updated by Wessex Fire & Security. The company based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, managed a complete upgrade with extra cameras all for under £5,000. They cleverly turned the school’s analogue equipment into a digitally encoded IP system without the need to...

Matt Gautrey together with Luke Preston, were shortlisted in the “Engineers of Tomorrow” category An apprentice from Wessex Fire & Security picked up a gong at the annual Security Excellence Awards – the industry “Oscars”. Matt Gautrey together with Luke Preston, who both attend Yeovil College, were shortlisted in the “Engineers of Tomorrow” category. The pair competed in a skills challenge at the International Fire & Sec...

Fisk Fire was tasked with installing Apollo's XP95 range across the campus’ communal areas and bedrooms The University of Hertfordshire houses more than 3,400 of its students in University owned and managed accommodation. The College Lane Campus is based at the heart of the University, giving students access to the Students’ Union, its entertainment venue – The Forum – as well as teaching rooms and the University’s largest Learning Resources Centr...

ExGo is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options ExGo is Advanced’s extinguishant and suppression control system, which has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms. High-profile installations have been made across the globe, including recently in the National Library of Romania. ExGo features the quality, technology an...

The MxPro 5 fire panels are the leading multiprotocol choice and are renowned for their world-beating quality One of Britain’s most prestigious luxury hotels, De Vere Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire has selected high performance fire panels from industry leader Advanced, for a complete replacement of its existing fire systems. The contract for the new system was awarded to Trinity Fire & Security Systems, who specified the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced to form th...

Firefighters and staff from across the county collected the cash in a variety of events including car washes A record £30,000 has been raised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service over the past year in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity - most of it through washing cars. Firefighters and staff from across the county collected the cash in a variety of events including car washes, and through donations and legacies. They celebrated after receiving a Certificate of Apprecia...

Williams spent the first 18 years of his career at ICI in a number of operational, technical and sales roles FSL, the expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, has announced the appointment of Kim Williams as its new regional sales manager for the Middle East. Using his extensive knowledge of the region, Williams is responsible for generating new business and increasing the profile of the company within a variety of industry sectors. His wealth of...

The site ensures the access to detailed information about FSL’s extensive range of gaseous fire suppression products Firetec Systems Ltd (FSL), the expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, has announced the launch of its new website. The result of extensive consultation with its customers, it comprises a whole host of user-friendly features such as intuitive navigation, full search capability, and a fast and aesthetically pleasing interf...

Powered by C4 LED technology, the new red Vantage features an improved light output of 115 lumens Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting to the fire service industry, has introduced a bright red version of its Vantage helmet-mounted tactical light, featuring the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) logo. Streamlight will donate $3.00 from the sale of each light to the Foundation.  “The Vantage offers a super-bright, hands-free...

Silver band has been making music since 1869 Musicians from the Shaftesbury Town Silver Band can trumpet news of their ensemble even further thanks to a donation of 50 musical scores from The Wessex Group. The company, based in the North Dorset town, is celebrating its half century this year and each month is giving “50 somethings” to a good cause or charity. It has provided sheet music for the musicians who play at community engagements and public events thr...

Robin will work to bring in new business in the key London and the South East marketplace Leading fire systems manufacturer Advanced has boosted its team in South East England with the appointment of Robin Kemp as regional sales manager. Formed in the UK 14 years ago, Advanced now markets its panels, fire systems, fire paging and suppression and extinguishing control panels in over 60 countries worldwide. The company’s continuing growth is in part due to exceptional...

The partnership offers a scholarship for psychological first aid for fire, rescue, EMS, law enforcement responders FoxFury Lighting Solutions has partnered with C4L & Associates and 1st Responder Treatment on a custom hand painted Reach For The Light firefighter helmet to bring awareness to responder stress. Funds raised from this helmet raffle will go towards stress management training for first responders and emergency workers.   In the arena of emergency mana...

Streamlight recycled over 3,000 pounds of Nickel Cadmium and Small Sealed Lead Acid batteries Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, announced that the company and several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled close to 3,500 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the third quarter of 2013, with a year-to-date total of nearly 6,800 pounds.  Streamlight’s corporate headquarters in Eagleville, PA, recycled over 3,000 pounds of Ni...

Advanced’s MxPro multiprotocol fire control panel offers performance and quality across a choice of detector protocols A networked fire system driven by Advanced’s intelligent MxPro, multiprotocol, fire panels has just been installed to protect a £9.5m historic restoration, at the heart of the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations in County Londonderry, Derry City, Northern Ireland. Advanced’s MxPro panels are the leading intelligent, multiprotocol, fir...

Altronix supplies power for surveillance and security applications in NYC public school district As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools’ security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools’ clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But...

The new Altronix website tool offers easy access to locate and compare products on the website Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for professional security applications, has added an innovative new tool to the company’s website (www.altronix.com) that enables users to quickly and easily find and compare the products they need. This tool provides a great way to compare the features and specifications of Altronix pro...

Mission 500 awarded its 4th “Mission 500 Humanitarian Award” to Mike Keegan, VP of Magnasphere Corp. Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation, raised more than $90,000 at the fourth Security 5/2K Mission 500 Charity Run at ISC West in Las Vegas. Proceeds from the April 11 event will sponsor over 240 children for a full year − providing food, water, education, healt...

Altronix’s eFlow Power Supply/Chargers deliver value added performance for integrated systems Altronix is showcasing several new models in its innovative series of eFlow Power Supply/Chargers at ISC West. The eFlow Series is available in a variety of models with a wide range of power ratings, along with an extensive complement of intelligent features that operate with security, fire and access control systems. “eFlow takes power supply/chargers to a new level of v...

FireSwitch features an LCD display on the enclosure’s front panel and an Ethernet port for programming and monitoring Altronix’s new FireSwitch NAC Networked Power Extenders on display at ISC West deliver a host of intelligent features including local and remote programming and status monitoring. These new features provide real-time status conditions to cost-effectively determine whether or not a service call is required. FireSwitch is also compatible wit...

ISC West will see Altronix introduce its eBridgePlue Adapters, eFlow Power Supply/Chargers and FireSwitch  Extenders Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is showcasing several new products here at ISC West 2013. Introductions include eBridgePlus™ Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters that transmit IP video, data and power over coaxial cable enabling legacy infrastructure to s...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program.IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program ha...