Fire Industry News for December 2024

Magenta Security Services has once more demonstrated its leadership in sustainability, securing the coveted "Security or Fire Sustainability Champion" award at the prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony, a hallmark of excellence in the security and fire sectors, celebrates organizations that set benchmarks in innovation, performance, and commitment to sustainability. Magenta Security’s pioneering sustainability initiatives...

When it comes to fires, the wrong split-second decision can get users in a life-threatening situation. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make in the event of a fire and tips on how to avoid them. Remembering and applying these tips could help users escape from a potential life-threatening situation. These basic home fire safety tips are not exhaustive but give users a good foundation for fire safety for their family. Life-threatening situation Basic Home Fire Safety Tip 1: Do...

Fire precautions during commercial and residential constructions are compulsory for any Class 2-9 building, with requirements which are different based on the size and/or stage of the development or the type of performance solutions adopted. When designing and planning a property development project fire prevention must be a priority. Following the correct framework of regulations is crucial in fire prevention and protecting future tenants or occupiers and neighboring properties from fire risks...

In spite of having a sufficient fire safety system installed in shopping centers, the occurrence of accidental fires can be more detrimental and the incidence of fire hazard becomes the furthermost and supreme threat to health and safety, as well as property.  In order to make sure that the safety of the shopping center, employees and its customers, the fundamental features depends on the fire safety management, fire precaution system and equipment, which should be according to the standar...

JCB Fire Ltd, a major fire alarm contractor, recently partnered with Hochiki to supply and commission a state-of-the-art fire detection system at Costa Coffee’s brand-new flagship store at Solihull's Touchwood Shopping Center for their long-standing client - Otec Electrical Limited. Costa Coffee, a beloved British coffeehouse chain, has become synonymous with high-quality coffee and a warm, inviting atmosphere. With a wide range of handcrafted beverages, from classic espressos to innovati...

The 25th annual Security & Fire Excellence Awards took center stage at the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in London, UK, on Monday, 2nd December, 2024. The event recognized the outstanding achievements of professionals and organizations in the UK security and fire sectors, with a strong showing from NSI-certified companies among the winners and finalists. With an emphasis on innovation, inclusion and sustainability, this milestone year for the Awards continued to set a benchmark f...

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment since 1908, is proud to announce that its CEO, Paul C. Darley, has been awarded the prestigious Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award is presented annually to a small-business executive who exemplifies Dr. Sridhar’s leadership excellence and support for the defen...

The iconic Eco-Power Stadium, home to Doncaster Rovers F.C., has undergone a significant upgrade to its fire safety system. In partnership with JLA Fire and Security, the stadium has adopted pioneering fire safety manufacturer Hochiki Europe, innovative open protocol technology to ensure the safety of its 15,231 capacity crowd and staff. This strategic move has not only enhanced the stadium’s safety infrastructure but also streamlined operations and reduced maintenance costs. New systems...

Little Lane’s Eaglemont Early Learning Center is based on recent research that highlights the benefits of outdoor play for young children’s intellectual, creative, physical, and problem-solving development. The building’s design places a premium on outside, open areas and produces a top-notch, vertically integrated daycare complex that can accommodate up to 202 kids. Eaglemont Early Learning Center An outdoor room can be as simple as a child’s drawing, with the sky ser...

CED Fire Protection had been engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to the existing Fawkner based bingo hall, due to an extension plan. Part of CED Fire Protection’s work included installing an Ampac fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to upgrade the existing fire indicator panel and field devices due to continual false alarms, which was interrupting guests and staff. As part of their works carried out, they installed a new fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection were engaged to carry out the dry fire protection for a state-of-the-art education facility for the Southern Cross Grammar Centrauri Building for the senior students, including a large creative arts hall built at a cost of $12.3 million, located in Caroline Springs, Designed by Watson’s Young Architects. Part of CED Fire Protection’s work included installing a Pertronic’s fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety, a Denmark-based specialist in fire suppression technology. This strategic step will boost growth and accelerate the expansion of Siemens’ sustainable fire safety portfolio with high-pressure water mist and low-pressure CO2. acquire Danfoss Fire Safety “We are looking forward to working closely with our new colleagues after successfully concluding the acquisition of the fire safety business from Danf...

Every hotel is at risk of fire, which may present a serious risk to guests, property, and also the business's reputation. Fire safety in hotels must be a number one priority, busy kitchens, careless guests and malfunctioning tools can contribute to the risk of fire. Thus, hotels must sufficiently be prepared by having the correct fire protection systems in place in addition to ensuring that the staff is trained in fire safety Standards and fire safety training. fire safety standards Hote...

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s capital, the St James Theatre is known as the jewel in the crown of Wellington’s flourishing theatre scene. The facility was designed in the early 1900s and holds a significant historical value as a Category 1 listed building by Heritage New Zealand. minor and major restorations It has gone through several minor and major restorations throughout its lifetime yet still holds accents to old-world glamour with a touch of modern technology....

Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ commands a favorable market response. Customers throughout the Americas continue to look to Darley for their initial attack vehicles. Darley’s recently released CV515 Tactical Pumper™ is in a league of its own. Darley’s Tactical Pumper™ The vehicle is built on either the CV or the Ford F550 chassis and provides users with a 1500 GPM NFPA-rated pump, a compressed air foam system, and up to 400 gallons of on-board water storage. Thi...

Last September, Darley’s Board of Directors and Fire Advisory Board visited their pump and tactical divisions located in Chippewa Falls, WI. They were proud to showcase the operations and hard-working employees who tirelessly keep everything running smoothly, while exceeding customer expectations. All the board members were impressed by the state-of-the-art operations, the safety measures, the innovation, the quality, and efficiency of the production processes.  Valuable insigh...

In Bowie, Texas, residents recently faced a challenging situation when a boil water notice was issued. This type of alert, often triggered by a drop in water pressure, warns the community that their water may not be safe to drink without boiling it first. Such alerts can cause significant disruption, requiring people to boil water for drinking, cooking, and making ice to eliminate harmful bacteria. Darley Safe Water box During this difficult time, Darley donated a trailer load of the Darley...

Darley was awarded a contract for 30 Fast Attack skid units, sold into Latin America. The skid systems, outfitted with Darley 1.5 AGE18V gear-driven pumps and Odin Foam Flurry ATP systems, are being delivered to local fire departments to enhance local firefighting capabilities. The customer stated, “We have found Darley’s customer service and responsiveness to be second to none.” Designed to fit into standard 8′ pickup truck beds, the Darley Fast Attack skid units are i...

Darley is committed to providing the most comprehensive and innovative pump solutions in the fire market. They have been listening to the customers and working to develop modules that OEMs can offer either as a standard package or with custom options. With electrification continuing to rise, they are offering pumps with an electric motor.  They have also partnered with Esteri, a Finnish company with a complete line of EN pumps, to deliver for world markets. The focus on innovation is match...

Under a recent four-year agreement, Darley has become a proud provider of firefighting pumps and related equipment to the Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Daytona International Speedway, known as the World Center of Racing since 1959, is known for its 31˚ high banks and fast speeds around its 2.5-mile tri-oval. Troy Willrick, Director of Event & Emergency Services, notes, “When you have vehicles approaching 200 mph, there will be incidents where rapid fire extinguishment may be&n...

After graduating from Miami of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Steve Fitzgerald entered the US Navy. In his 24+ year career as an officer in the SEAL Teams, he deployed to numerous countries and combat zones around the world. During deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Steve commanded the Joint Special Operations Task Forces charged with conducting the United States’ highest priority missions against Al Qaeda, Taliban and Iraqi enemy forces....

Congratulations to Jeff Darley on his recent retirement after nearly five decades with Darley! Jeff graduated from Marquette with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career part-time with Darley in 1974, and full-time in 1981 working as an Engineer, Shop Supervisor, Assistant Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, leading Darley’s Chippewa Falls, WI, pump manufacturing facility. Fire and emergency services Jeff Darley comments, "Hard for me to believe that my 45-year c...

In 1925, Darley's Founder, William S. Darley, met with Henry Ford in a historic meeting where they struck a deal that allowed the company to build a fire truck on a Ford Model T chassis. The first of hundreds began rolling off the production line in Chicago in 1926.  This fire truck disrupted the market by offering a vehicle at a price less than 50% of the price of custom-built firetrucks like American LaFrance, Ahrens Fox, Mack, REO Speed Wagon, etc., and is on display at the corporate he...

An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities. When the Exxon and Dow Chemical fire departments needed four new industrial pumper fire trucks, they trusted Pierce Manufacturing to deliver fully-equipped, highly capable apparatus with unique added features. Husky™450 Industrial foam system Husky™450 Industrial foam system is driven with hydraul...

Headquartered in beautiful Branson, MO, the Western Taney Fire District covers over 200 sq. miles from 12 stations, with a fleet of over 30 vehicles. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt has served since 1994, and every truck he’s ordered over the past 30 years has had a Darley pump, including 13 PSP and 5 PSD pumps. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt said, "These pumps are extremely quiet, easy to operate and allow us to pump and roll."

The Parrot ANAFI USA MIL is not a drone users can buy on Amazon. In fact, the 'MIL' ending makes it a drone that users just can’t buy. The ANAFI USA MIL is part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) project that developed trusted vendors for the Department of Defense (DOD). Open-source protocol While Parrot is a French company, the ANAFI USA MIL is manufactured in the U.S., one of the stipulations of the DOD. All the drones that are p...

FDSOA’s Annual Fire Apparatus Conference looked a little different in 2021 given it was held on Zoom rather than in person like the previous years, but that did not stop the organization from striving towards its mission to “educate and bring safety to the streets.” The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA)’s Chairman of the Board - Eric Valliere – current Assistant Fire Chief in Scottsdale, Arizona who has been a part of the association for eight yea...

Are the employees or community trained and prepared to use a portable fire extinguisher? FLAIM’s Extinguisher VR Training Solution resolves the challenge of training without real fire.  The fully immersive virtual reality solution enables the safety teams to train safely, train frequently, and train smarter at a fraction of the cost of nearly $5 per 30 min. training session! Passive classroom training Passive classroom training, with videos and lectures where students a...

Are users using e-learning, PowerPoint, or PDFs for training? RiVR Link enables a VR “Classroom in a Box“ solution for the fire industry. The RiVR Link “Classroom in a Box” solution offers instructors an interactive and engaging teaching tool for classroom education using 360° video and images. This allows for a multi-user capability, the ability to draw in real-time within the students’ headset, and to use their own 360° video/photo content or professional...