Fire Industry News for July 2012

In just minutes, the TurboMixer facilitateslarge-batch mixing of TetraKO powerand water for storage in the system tank TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently announced the introduction of its TurboMixer and Wildland Skid firefighting systems for fire departments that desire either a stationary mixer and reservoir, or a portable truck or trailer-mounted system. Both are designed for optimal delivery of TetraKO® – the company&...

Prysmian's FP200 Gold® complies with the requirements of BS 5839 and BS 5266 Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® has been installed into the fire alarm and the voice alarm PA system at St Helens RFC’s new home stadium, Langtree Park. The Saints have officially left their old ground at Knowsley Road to begin the new season at the freshly built 18,000 capacity stadium. As with any public stadium venue, fire safety systems are of paramount importance. FP200 Gold® comp...

The FoxFury Nomad 360 produces 7000 torchlumens of light, has built-in legs andcan extend up to 99'' tall FoxFury is pleased to introduce the new FoxFury Nomad 360, which will revolutionize portable scene lighting. This rechargeable, self-contained LED light gives the option of a 360 degree scene light or a powerful 12 degree spotlight without the need of a generator. The 7000 torch lumen Nomad 360 can be set up in 20 seconds, offers 3-20 hours of battery life and can fit in...

A Pierce Velocity aerial ladder and PUC pumper will be placed into service at Toronto International airport Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and part of the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment, has delivered a 75-foot Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) aerial ladder and a PUC pumper to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A Pierce heavy-duty rescue vehicle will follow and be placed into service in August. T...

These are reliable and proven low smoke zero halogen, flame retardant cables To coincide with the launch of Prysmian’s Afumex range of low smoke zero halogen cables (LSOH), the company has introduced a new dedicated website, www.afumexcables.co.uk. The portal is the source of information for the entire range, including Afumex 6491B, Afumex 6242B, Afumex BS6742 and Afumex LSX. Afumex is specifically designed for use in today’s modern buildings in place of the stand...

The CAA has approved HIAL's application to become the first Tier 3 training provider for aviation firefighters Scottish airports operator HIAL has become the first in the UK to win approval for a new scheme to provide in house, on site fire training. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved an application by HIAL to become the first Tier 3 training provider for aviation firefighters. The approvals means that fire personnel at the group's 11 airports will be trained lo...

SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company's ability to attract new contracts Abbot Fire Group is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. The Buckingham-based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Abbot Fire Group is principally involved in th...

FIRA undertakes flammability testing for both domestic and contract market items FIRA International has invested in two new pieces of equipment for its world-renowned furniture testing centre to ensure greater accuracy during flammability testing. The two new flow meters contribute to the furniture flammability ‘match test’, in which a flame replicating that of a match is applied to a furniture product or material to assess how it reacts to fire. The flow meter w...

ADT received the awards for its strategic investment in its stat-of-the-art Customer Service Centre ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that it has received the prestigious Ska Gold environmental accreditation award for its strategic investment in its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre on New York Street in Manchester. This recognition will be the first rating of its kind in the Northern regio...

Foxfury's Breakthrough BT2 and BT3 can cut through smoke better than hand-held box lights and lanterns FoxFury is pleased to announce that its smoke cutting Breakthrough firefighter right angle LED flashlights have arrived on earth. These Breakthrough flashlights redefine the right angle light experience by offering the power of a handheld box light in a hands-free right angle light body. The 200 torch lumen BT2, with a two degree beam, is best at cutting through smoke while t...

The cables connect the fire alarms in crucial areas of the hospital, including the ophthalmology H2 ward 5,000 metres of Prysmian’s FP200 Gold has been installed to refurbish the fire detection and fire alarm system at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The cables will connect the fire alarms in crucial areas of the hospital including the Ophthalmology H2 ward, HSDU (Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit), radiology and social services departments. The hospital has been...

The TetraKO water enhancer was featured in a test burn at the TEEX PDC Open House TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, was featured at the Texas Engineering and Extension Service Product Development Centre (TEEX PDC) Open House in College Station, Texas. More than 150 guests gathered at Brayton Fire Field to officially introduce the TEEX PDC to the community and the fire service. The Open House included a test burn that showcased the perform...

The HHRF is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative Honeywell recently announced the Honeywell Humanitarian Relief Fund (HHRF) has been deployed to support nearly 100 employees who have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “We have been grateful to learn that our employees in the area are safe, but there is an immediate need for assistance to help our colleagues who have been displaced,&r...

Ziamatic's QM-ET-MV boasts more than ten independetly adjustable componenets, including tilt angle Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the QUIC-MOUNT Multiversal Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-ET-MV: an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution. The heavy-duty, aluminum QM-ET-MV boasts more than ten independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, enabling it to safely and securely accommodate many popular makes and models of cutter, spreader, and combinati...

The Apollo PE electric monitor utilizes an on-board microprocessor based control system  Akron Brass introduces a new Portable Electric monitor (water cannon) designed and tested for superior firefighting, exposure control and Haz-Mat mitigation.  The Apollo PE, Style 3419, is the only portable electric monitor on the market that features a quick-change battery system. The Apollo PE combines high flow 1250 gpm (4800 lpm) capabilities with a self-contained battery...

Fike has presented Spectrum Security Solutions with a commemorative plaque Spectrum Security Solutions of Faridabad, the exclusive distributor of Fike fire protection products and systems in the north of India, has now completed no fewer than 100 major projects using Fike equipment and has plans for another 25 to 30 projects, again using Fike equipment, to be completed by the end of 2012. To mark Spectrum’s achievement in reaching 100 projects with its equipment, Fike h...

FoxFury will exhibit in booth 942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce that it's bringing their brand new Breakthrough smoke cutting firefighter right angle lights to Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD. FoxFury will also debut an innovative new LED light at this event, though details are being kept secret for now. FoxFury will be exhibiting in booth #942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 in Baltimor...

Chubb Fire & Security to supply dry rinsers as well as hose reels to the University Chubb Fire & Security UK has widened its contract with the University of Bradford to protect students, lecturers and staff from the risks of fire by maintaining and supplying fire extinguishers, but now also the dry risers and hose reels. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security,...

Vds invites international companies, experts and operators to a cross-border exchange VdS, Europe´s leading institute for safety and security, invites international companies, experts and operators to a cross-border exchange on 18-19 September in Kiev. Experts from all over Europe will discuss current issues and transnational safety solutions. 20,000 people die every year in the USA and Russia alone as a result of fire. French fire brigades are called out to more than f...

Ziegler supplies total of 9 vehicles to Turkey in April 2012 The German fire fighting vehicle manufacturer Ziegler has supplied a total of 9 vehicles to Turkey in April 2012. These vehicles included 4 water/foam tenders type “TLF 30/40-3”, 3 forest fire tenders “TLF 30/25-2” and 2 rescue vehicles with cranes. All of these new fire fighting vehicles crossed the Bosporus to the Turkish capital Ankara. Upon arrival they were taken into service immediately....

Akron to feature severe-duty water cannons for fire fighting, dust suppression and cleaning machines Akron Brass, a manufacturer of high performance fire fighting equipment, will showcase its latest water cannons in a “dynamic” display on Stand 7119 during the 2012 Queensland Mining and Engineering (QME) Exhibition at the Mackay Showground from July 24-26. The range of manual, joystick-controlled and PLC-controlled robotic water cannons and firefighting nozzles is...

Soft and flame resistant fabric, Nomex Comfort, is ideal for use in garments that have to be worn for longer periods UK air ambulances covering England, Scotland and Wales now operate through 25 services and have become a vital emergency rescue resource in getting seriously ill or injured people to hospital. Protection required by the crews when carrying out their hazardous rescue operations has identified the need for specialist protective garments. Bristol has developed and...

FIRERAY beam detectors offer significant advantages when detecting smoke in wide open area spaces The new FIRERAY 3000 end-to-end infrared beam smoke detector is now available to the market, having been fully CPD certified and approved through VdS, in addition to its existing UL certification. This latest addition to Fire Fighting Enterprises’ immensely popular FIRERAY range is designed to offer a particularly cost effective option for protecting large, open area spaces,...

ONESuit® Pro is single-skin, fully encapsulated, Level A chemical protective ensembles Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced recently that 124 of its ONESuit® Pro chemical protective suits have been purchased by the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - Illinois (MABAS-IL), a statewide mutual-aid response system for fire, emergency medical services (EMS) and specialized incident-operations teams. The system defines a resource response plan to any location within the stat...

The project is the first of its kind involving Shropshire Council homes A pilot partnership project between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and Shropshire Council aims to improve the safety of council tenants by carrying out home visits for the over 75's in a historic market town and the surrounding rural area. The project is the first of its kind involving Shropshire Council homes and if successful could be rolled out to tenants of other Registered Social Landlords in the...

FoxFury's Discover Tasker S helmet has a 100 torch lumen with an adjustable tilt plate Heavy metal is part of rock and roll but it has no place in today's portable tools. FoxFury Lighting Solutions' newest LED helmet light is made of lightweight durable aluminum and is ridiculously tough. The fire and impact resistant Discover Tasker S features an adjustable tilt to aim light where needed.  The Discover Tasker S helmet light is the third addition to FoxFury's...

The Streamlight Waypoint spotlight provides bright lighting with an integrated long-range targeting beam Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, recently introduced a lithium ion rechargeable version of its Waypoint spotlight. The new handheld, pistol grip searchlight, featuring C4 LED technology, is designed to provide extremely bright lighting with an integrated long-range targeting beam.  The waterproof light will float if dropped in wate...

KFP is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Kidde Fire Protection (KFP) UK is pleased to appoint Firecheck Contracts Ltd. and Fire Protection Group (FPG) Ltd. to distribute its gaseous fire suppression systems throughout the UK. Kidde Fire Protection is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Colin Mitchell, managing director, FPG, commented, “Our reputation is built on a basis of honesty, trust and partnership with...

Streamlight SolarStream helps to offset battery drain from rechargeable electronics when a vehicle is off Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, recently introduced the Streamlight SolarStream™, a supplemental solar charging panel for emergency responder and fleet vehicles. The Streamlight SolarStream helps to offset battery drain from computer systems and other rechargeable electronics when a vehicle is off, extending battery life an...

AURI designates project development funds TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently announced that the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) of Minnesota has approved a cost-share grant in the amount of $300,000. The monies, funded by AURI, the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, are for TetraKO to develop a Class B or Class A & B fire suppressant....