Fire Industry News for December 2014

The event will include methods of defense against threats such as attacks on supply infrastructure ACI (Active Communications International) is holding the Next Generation Oil & Gas Pipeline Security conference February 17-19, 2015 in Houston, Texas. This conference is designed to provide a fully comprehensive platform to security experts involved in the protection of oil and gas infrastructure, assets and staff. The event will include methods of defense against threats su...

Spectrum, Technip and Genesis are confirmed as sponsors of the Egypt Oil & Gas Summit Recently, Egypt announced companies that were awarded blocks following the country’s 2013 bidding round which received great participation from international oil companies. The blocks awarded included two in the east Mediterranean frontier basin and two offshore the Nile Delta. Although wells have yet to be drilled in these blocks, seismic and regional data indicate that the plays...

The two-day summit will shed light on how to effectively produce a licensing round The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum, National Energy Authority of Iceland as well as the UK-based oil and gas exploration company, Ardent Oil, recently confirmed their participation as speakers at the Oil & Gas International Licensing 2015 Summit taking place in London on 20-21st January 2015. Hosted by Global Summits organiser, IRN, the event is an introductory platfor...

The event to discuss about oil and gas developments across all Red Sea countries The Red Sea Oil & Gas 2015 Summit, organised by IRN on 23rd-24th February in Dubai will gather Government Officials and senior executives from international and national oil companies to discuss about oil and gas developments across all Red Sea countries. Government officials from the Ministry of Petroleum of Somalia, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, the Ministry of Min...

The new Government implemented reforms to bring a middling business environment up to global standards Over the past year, Albania has made significant progress in establishing itself as a credible, multi-party democracy and investment-friendly economy. The new Government implemented reforms to bring a middling business environment up to global standards. In fact, in the World Bank’s 2015 Doing Business Report launched last week, and Albania rose for the first time i...

The Holmatro Spider range petrol pumps are equipped with the new ECO whisper mode for simultaneous operation of two tools Holmatro introduces a new function minimising noise and fuel consumption on three pump models in their Spider range: the ECO whisper mode. When operating a hydraulic rescue tool connected to one of these pumps, the engine speed automatically increases to maximum to ensure optimal equipment performance. When you finish operating the tool, the engine rev...

Apart from the vfdb, various fire brigades are actively engaged in safety research Safety-related research is a relatively new discipline. It covers a wide range of areas where there is a need for further scientific enquiry and findings. In this respect INTERSCHUTZ 2015 will provide a shop window for the latest findings and trends. INTERSCHUTZ 2015 discussed current developments with Dirk Aschenbrenner, President of the German Fire Protection Association (vfdb). INTERSCHUTZ N...

Siemens’ ADS is designed to operate in extremely demanding situations, where immediate and accurate fire detection is vital Siemens is pleased to announce that the new generation Siemens Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) technology has been highly commended at the recent CIR Risk Management Awards under the category of “Risk Management Product of the Year (Specialised)”. This prestigious event was held in November at the Millennium Hotel Mayfair London and...

The Impel chassis, combined with the PUC pump system, maximises compartment space, performance and value Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently placed four Pierce® Impel™ pumpers on duty with the Scottsdale Fire Department (SFD) in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition, SFD has purchased two more Impel pumpers that will be delivered in April 2015. All six utilise the Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pump system. In total, SFD now has 23 Pier...

Pierce delivered three Dash CF pumpers and 105-foot heavy-duty ladder apparatus to the Irving Fire Department Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered three Pierce® Dash® CF pumpers and a Dash CF 105-foot heavy-duty ladder apparatus to the Irving Fire Department in Irving, Texas. Pierce has sold the innovative Dash CF chassis to six fire departments within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex within the past 18 months. “The Pierce Dash CF...

FLIR K50 gives clear temperature readings and the operation is very simple Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) for firefighters used to be bulky, expensive and generally unreachable for small voluntary fire departments, of which the German state of Bavaria has so many. Fortunately, with the latest developments in thermal imaging technology, TICs like FLIR’s K50 camera, have become extremely attractive and affordable, even for small fire brigades. The fire department of the Ger...

The addition of a new universal fixing plate to the 'Type A' VAD is intended to make life even easier Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - confirms that it has secured LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) approval to mount a smoke or heat detector base on its recently launched EN54-23:2010 Visual Alarm Device (VAD). The addition of a new universal fixing plate to the '...

FLIR Systems announces a value-added promotion of a bonus FLIR ONE unit with purchase of thermal imaging camera FLIR Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a value-added promotion of a bonus FLIR ONE unit with the purchase of a K40 or K50 thermal imaging camera (TIC).  This promotion began on November 1st and runs through the end of 2014.  FLIR K-Series cameras are high-resolution thermal imagers, specifically designed for the extreme heat and smoky conditions that fi...

Holmatro Secunet III helps neutralize the impact of an accidental airbag explosion after a road traffic collision Holmatro launches a new all in one solution to neutralize the impact of an accidental airbag explosion after a road traffic collision. With the new Secunet III rescuers don’t need to waste any more time on choosing the right size airbag protection cover at the scene of an accident. Whether it’s a car, van, bus or truck they are dealing with, the Secunet...

Aico supplied ABC Leisure with 50 Standalone Battery CO Alarms and 50 Standalone Battery Optical Smoke Alarms A market leader in high quality smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms, Aico is pleased to announce the success of a recent trial of its alarms on board Narrow Boats, conducted in conjunction with ABC Leisure Group Limited. ABC Leisure Group, specialists in Narrow Boats and boating holidays, has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina ser...

MxPro is Advanced’s flagship range of multiprotocol panels, offering customers a choice of two panel ranges The National Galleries of Scotland has selected industry-leading MxPro 5 fire panels from Advanced to protect all of its properties, including three major galleries holding priceless collections. Buildings protected by Advanced panels include the flagship Scottish National Gallery on Princes Street, Edinburgh, which is home to thousands of masterpieces from th...

The Hypro Triplex Plunger Pump provides dependability and ultra-high pressure performance The new FIRELITE® Transport FTUHP-400 series Ultra High Pressure (UHP) skid unit from KIMTEK Corporation features the FoamPro® Turbo Stream® high energy firefighting system offered by FRC Corporation. Powered by a Honda 13HP gas motor with electric start, the skid unit delivers (8) GPM at 1400 psi. The patented foam concentration injector system allows a precise foam injec...

The Striker provides airport enhanced emergency response capability as well as unmatched training Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed six new generation Oshkosh® Striker® aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles into service at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. All six identically equipped apparatus feature the innovative Snozzle® high-reach extendable turret (HRET). The Striker fleet was introduced to a group of o...

The Arnot Power Station will be protected by 370 of the Fike’s SigniFire IP cameras Fike’s camera-based SigniFire detection system is being deployed at Arnot Power Station in South Africa. SigniFire can visually detect the presence of flames within the field of view of the camera, reflected fire light when flames are obstructed, and the presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke. Located in Mpumalanga, the power station is operated by Eskom Holdings, which...

The Oasis Camel Dairy has been using FoxFury area lights and spotlights to assist with nightly upkeep around the dairy FoxFury Lighting Solutions is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Oasis Camel Dairy, which is the first camel dairy to open in the US. They use FoxFury lights in their animal shows (including the Wild West Turkey Stampede) and in nightly operation of the dairy. FoxFury first met Gil and Nancy Riegler at the San Diego County Fair during one of their popul...

The new generation Oshkosh Striker, featuring advanced safety systems, delivers innovative fire suppression technology Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Servicios Aeroportuarios Bolivianos S.A. (SABSA), airport administrator and operations company for the country of Bolivia, has taken delivery of three new generation Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. The Striker apparatus are being pla...

The new fleet has been purpose built to HIAL’s technical specifications, ensuring they meet diverse needs of group’s airports Airport operator HIAL has launched the first of 20 new state of the art fire tenders following a multi-million pound investment. Benbecula and Stornoway airports have each received two new fire tenders in the first phase of a £7 million roll out of new high tech fire appliances. The new fleet has been purpose built to HIAL’s te...

The International DuraStar MPV includes firefighting capabilities and mobile medical unit At this week’s AIDF (Aid and International Development Forum) Disaster Relief Summit in Washington, D.C., Navistar, Inc. has partnered with Terranova GTS, LLC to showcase an International® DuraStar® Multi-Purpose Vehicle—a truck designed to aid in disaster relief efforts with a vehicle mounted water purification treatment system capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of dr...

All seven vehicles sport a 100-foot heavy-duty ladder and an aluminium body with front, centre, & rear compartments Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has sold seven Pierce® Arrow XT™ 100-foot heavy-duty aerial tiller apparatus to the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) in California. These seven apparatus comprise the initial installment of an ongoing 10-year “tag on” contract. “We are proud and honoured to build th...

Navistar offers hands-on and web-based courses, focusing on the success of dealer and customer technicians Navistar announced recently that its Dealer Education team has received certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the company’s dealer training programs. “We are pleased to announce the re-accreditation of Navistar as a Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) training provider,” said Dave Milne, presiden...