Fire Industry News for February 2023
Galvin Engineering is a proud supplier of Perth’s world-class multi-purpose venue Optus Stadium. Its Ezy- Drink® Lead-Free 316 Stainless Steel drinking bubblers have been fitted throughout the facility just in time for the 2019 AFL Footy Season. The stainless-steel drinking bubblers prevent any lead leaching and meet strict Australian standards. This is part of Galvin Engineering’s continued commitment to providing Water Solutions for a Healthier Environment.
Harmony Day is a celebration of multiculturalism and recognition of the importance of inclusiveness, respect, and belonging in Australia. Cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths as a country, and it’s at the heart of Galvin Engineering. This continuing message of Harmony Day is “Everyone Belongs” it’s about celebrating cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect, and belonging. Galvin Engineering is proud to support inclusiveness, acceptance, respect, and belo...
Westfield Carousel is Perth’s newest shopping attraction destination with its recent $350 million redevelopments which has grown by the equivalent of nearly three football ovals. The Westfield Carousel in Cannington boasts over 60 new stores with Fashion malls, a multi-deck car park, open-air rooftop dining, and WA’s first valet service at a shopping center. Galvin Engineering is proud to have been a part of the redevelopment. The timeline shows Galvin Engineering’s contributi...
Recent changes to the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) guidelines have seen the DET standards updated to improve water quality outcomes, for new and refurbished Victorian DET assets. Lead-Free products Commencing February 2019 and following careful deliberation by the VSBA, Principal Design Consultants, Services Engineers, and Building Contractors for VSBA and school-led projects are required to install plumbing products and fittings that are “Lead-Free” or &ld...
Since the opening of Optus Stadium, Western Australians can be proud of their stadium, which has played host to some of the most significant events in WA history and has become a tourism drawcard for our state. The 60,000-seat stadium has hosted a total attendance of more than 2 million people including more than 120,000 visitors from outside of Perth. one of the best stadiums It has hosted WA’s highest-ever sporting attendance, with 59,608 attending the AFL Preliminary Final in Septemb...
Galvin Engineering offers CPD Certified training on, the NSW Department of Education & Training, Educational Facilities Standards Guidelines. This in-depth training will provide learning outcomes including, Understanding the NSW Department of Education & Training Educational Facilities Standards & Guidelines, Good design principles to improve user Health & Safety, and includes Environmentally Sustainable Design principles.
Delegates attending this free to attend seminar, which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023, in Hamilton, Scotland, will participate in an intense 3 hours of presentation, delivered by experts, focusing on automatic fire suppression standards and regulations. Water Mist Roadshows This is the second in the series of Water Mist Roadshows hosted by the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) and the Fire Industry Association (FIA). Earn valuable CPD hours for fr...
Excellence and exemplary service were celebrated at the annual Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) Long Service and Excellence Awards. Taking place at the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel on Thursday (January 26), the event celebrated the achievements of staff from across different areas of the Service, highlighting outstanding accomplishments throughout the year. Providing service The commitment, dedication, and professionalism of staff regularly going above and beyond to prov...
Huntingdon firefighters are responding from their new station having completed moving on the morning of Wednesday 1 February 2023. Firefighters took the final drive from the station on their nightshift, before handing over to the day crew who started their first shift from the station, with the on-call crew following shortly after. state-of-the-art station The new state-of-the-art station is located at 7 Percy Road in Huntingdon, just off the A141, and is staffed 24/7 by wholetime fire...
FirePro participated with its global team of distributors in the 24th edition of Intersec in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event - Intersec 2023 was held between the 17th and 19th of January 2023, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, spanning more than 48,000 square meters over nine halls. Intersec Intersec is one of the most important trade fairs for Security, Safety, and Fire Protection services and products in the UAE and worldwide. This year, the event wel...
To ensure the best fire safety at home, it’s essential to have at least some basic fire safety equipment. Fire alarms, some firefighting apparatus, and escape ladders are a must. However, it is equally important to be aware of, and attend to, any potential fire-related dangers. This article takes a quick look at some of the most common fire safety hazards to keep an eye out for at home. They include: Cooking Equipment Cooking appliances are by far the biggest source of domestic fire...
Fire safety precautions are essential for any living situation. However, installing extensive emergency features can be off-putting, or expensive to procure all at once. This article takes a look at the five most essential fire safety equipment that every home should have installed, in order to facilitate at least a good and basic level of safeguarding of the property. To be adequately prepared in case the worst should happen, be sure to have at least these fire protection features installed in...
Work has commenced on a sustainable tri-service station which will become home to officers from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, and North East Ambulance Service. The new station, which will be built by North of England contractor Esh Construction, is set to be the first of its kind in the country to be carbon neutral. A breaking ground ceremony officially marked the start on site for the emergency services hub which is set to drive forward blue light services&...
WAGNER Group GmbH is one of this year's top innovators and has been awarded the TOP 100 Seal 2023 for its innovation work. The quality seal, which is awarded every year on behalf of compamedia GmbH, honors the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. At the official award ceremony in June 2023, the companies will be honored in person by science journalist and mentor of the competition, Ranga Yogeshwar. Promoting top management The TOP 100 seal is the only independent, scientific awa...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that the 2023 Training Summit will feature tracks focusing both on first responder health and safety topics as well as volunteer recruitment and retention. Training Summit venue Taking place June 23-24 in Oklahoma City, OK, this signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. This expanded Training Summit incorporates th...
A new super-compact single gang PSU 12/24V has been added to the Vimpex Identifire Range capable of supplying either 12 or 24 V dc and is suitable for a wide range of applications across the fire, security, and control sectors. Combined with the Vimpex Identifire relay range, which includes the recently released Wide Voltage Relay, the unit can be deployed in higher current and mains voltage applications. Mini Switch Mode Power Supply The Mini Switch Mode Power Supply shares the same look...
A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by fire safety experts. Wireless emergency and evacuation system solutions provider, Ramtech, and North American distribution partner, Space Age Electronics, have praised the San Francisco Fire Department following its decision to inclu...
As a fourth-generation Australian family business, Galvin Engineering knows just how important family is. Whether it's ageing parents or loved ones living with disability, they also understand it's important for people to retain their independence – and do so safely. High quality independent living presents some unique considerations for architects, designers, and specifiers entrusted with designing bathrooms to meet specialized health or well-being needs. Because to maximize quality of l...
Joining existing inpatient services from The University of Kansas Hospital and its Prairie Ridge Campus, the purpose-designed Strawberry Hill campus serves as a facility for short-term inpatient mental and behavioral healthcare in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Since opening in October 2019, the facility has provided much-needed mental health services for immediate help in crisis situations (where someone could cause harm to themselves or other people very soon) and elevated public awarenes...
Galvin Engineering was an important member of a project team that delivered an expansion of the Dillwynia Correctional Centre for NSW Corrective Services. The project increased the capacity of the Centre to 531 beds, making it Australia’s largest women’s prison. Galvin Engineering helped design and install a water management system and specialized correctional tapware products to deliver a safe environment that supports women’s well-being and rehabilitation. Large, complex...
Galvin Engineering, a renowned partner for specialized water solutions for a healthier environment, is an accredited provider of formal CPD points. All their presentations have been assessed by AIS to comply with the requirements of formal CPDs for delivery to registered architects in all states and territories in Australia. Galvin Engineering’s suite of seminars consists of the following presentations: Best Practice Bathroom Specification for Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Faciliti...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that lead is a cumulative toxicant that can result in adverse health effects. In severe cases, anaemia, seizures, coma, or death may occur. Lead is considered particularly harmful to young children and it is estimated to have contributed to 540,000 deaths worldwide in 2016. There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe. This has resulted in lead being restricted or banned from use in some products that could enable the direct ingesti...
Galvin Engineering is turning 90! Who would have thought back in 1930, that a small Perth foundry business would not only stand the test of time but would prosper and evolve into an internationally operating Australian company? specialized commercial tapware The company has been through some turbulent times over the years, but in true blue Oz fashion, the Galvin family has continuously readjusted and taken any challenges head-on. Like the time in the 1940s, when Roy Galvin jumped into his scho...
Hand hygiene is an important part of any infection control program to reduce the risk of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), By minimizing cross-contamination that can occur through touching of door handles, taps, and other everyday items germs can be effectively stopped simply and easily. In the quest to provide solutions for better health and safer communities, Galvin is proud to offer a new range of handles with germ protection: anti-microbial germ-shield® handle range T...
With the recent bushfires sweeping across & devasting Queensland & New South Wales, the team at Galvin Engineering wants to help Rural Fire Services by donating US$ 5 from the sale of each Fire Hose Reel. Purchase a Galvin Engineering Fire Hose Reel from our online shop and we will donate US$ 5 from the sale of each reel to the Rural Fire Services in both Queensland & New South Wales. The donations will be split evenly across these two regions to help in replenishing supplies and co...
Wash and dry hands in as little as 30 seconds with the Wallgate Thrii hand wash dryer. This next-generation all-in-one hand wash dryer uses less than 0.3 liters of water per cycle and less than 0.02kWh of electrical power per cycle. With a projected lifespan of 25+ years, the Thrii is the optimal solution for users' peace of mind. Available with solid surface or stainless steel fascias. It is exclusively sold through Galvin Engineering for the Australasian market.
Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, announces that it has acquired Thermocable (Flexible Elements) Ltd (Thermocable) for its Safety sector fire detection company, Apollo Fire Detectors Limited (Apollo). Thermocable is based in Bradford, UK, and is a developer and manufacturer of Linear Heat Detectors (LHDs). LHDs are temperature sensitive cables, installed in areas at risk of overheating and fire, which trigger an alert when they detect a change of temperature. Thermoc...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce that the 2023 NVFC Training Summit will feature tracks focusing both on first responder health and safety topics, as well as volunteer recruitment and retention. Taking place from June 23 to June 24, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK), USA, this signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Expanded NVFC Training Sum...
The Sara Kulturhus is a state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel in Skellefteå, Sweden. It is home to the city library, a museum and art gallery, and a theatre that stages 450 performances a year. Reduces carbon emissions Standing 75m tall, the 20-story timber building is one of the world’s tallest wooden structures and is an international showcase for sustainable design and construction, with 100 percent of its electricity coming from renewable sources, including hydro and...
Fire-Dex, the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders in the country, is donating nearly 15,000 nonsurgical AAMI Level 3 isolation gowns to the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) which will in turn distribute the garments to fire departments and EMS services statewide. As the ideal safety wear for medical calls and contamination events, the gowns provide enhanced protection against biological and environmental hazards. They can also be laundered and reused, unlike many othe...
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