Fire Industry News for July 2021

Lake Assault Boats., a foremost manufacturer of patrol, fire, and rescue craft, and a part of Fraser Industries, has opened a 14,800 sq. ft. repair, service, and maintenance facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marine industry veteran, Smokey Glover, along with his team of five highly regarded and experienced technicians (all formerly with Willard Marine) will lead and support the operation. Authority Comments “We are beyond excited to add a large and well-equipped hub facility, led by a te...

The National Interagency Fire Center has requested one C-130 aircraft and aircrew from the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, to aid firefighting efforts around the western U.S. Assisting firefighting efforts “This activation highlights the important role the military plays in assisting federal, civilian firefighting efforts, especially with that need coming much earlier this year than past years to combat increased fire activity across the American West,” said Col. Jer...

As the year rapidly comes to a close, Eurotech is delighted to announce that they are exhibiting again! After a few months off, they are back with props to showcase their truly unique Toccare touchscreen fire alarm intelligent control panel. Their new demo case consists of a small hybrid system with detectors, sounders and the Toccare panel. Working in full condition, the demo case shows all capabilities and features of the panel as well as the Eurotech wired and Euro-fi wireless system working...

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial Group announced the addition of Kyle Huston as Product Manager, Municipal Products for Elkhart Brass. In his new role, Kyle will be responsible for overseeing our complete portfolio of municipal products, including handline nozzles and ground appliances, from idea phase to end of life. Kyle will be central in the development of new products and will work closely with our customers to assure their unique requirements are met. Education and Experience Kyle...

Jactone is pleased to confirm that after a detailed program of engagement with the notified certification body, they have achieved UKCA Mark certification. The UKCA Mark certification applies to all Jactone UK manufactured cylinders (pressure vessels) and system assemblies for the Premium and Marine Range fire extinguishers and PAFSS fire suppression systems. Relevant pressure equipment The CE Mark will still be required for relevant pressure equipment placed on the EU market After a post-Br...

Honeywell presents a brand new and updated LIFE-X 138 portfolio. The portfolio is unique in the market, with many functions and opportunities.  With the emergency luminaires, one will have the opportunity to use the same luminaire series for several different solutions. One will have the freedom to choose which solution suits the building. The LIFE-X series is suitable for all types of buildings. Updated new functions LIFE-X 138 comes with the option of choosing 1, 3, or 8 hour...

Honeywell showed several exciting news within fire alarms, emergency lighting, and voice notification, as well as new communication solutions. Following are some of the products at the showcase:  Delta Quad Duo Fire alarm and emergency light on the same loop. Recently, Honeywell Life Safety launched Delta Quad Duo, a combined Eltek system for fire alarm and emergency lights. The system makes it possible to connect emergency light luminaires on the same loop as fire detectors and alarm dev...

Honeywell Life Safety offers a wide range of addressable centralized LED luminaires with accessories and control panels suitable for small to large businesses. Features:  Innovative emergency lighting technology Centralized batteries provide less maintenance LED luminaires with low energy consumption Centers adapted for both large and small buildings Everything from design luminaires to luminaires with acid-proof steel (IP65) No communication cable Automatic addressing - no double...

Honeywell is launching a completely new series of conventional signal transmitters according to EN54-3 and EN54-23. When using ENScape signal transmitters, one will get a better and visual warning in the event of a fire alarm. Safety will be increased for the hearing impaired and for everyone in areas where there is a lot of noise.  With innovative electronics and advanced optics, these signal transmitters provide a high light output with a low current d...

Honeywell Life Safety is currently launching one of the most advanced aspiration detectors, the FAAST 8100E. With new laser-based multisensor technology, the FAAST aspiration detector, type 8100E, combines very high sensitivity with great environmental tolerance. Simple design, pipe design, operation, and maintenance are taken care of with functions gathered in one program; Pipe IQ.  With its unique technique (uses both UV and IR light), the aspiration detector fits perfectly in systems t...

The new heat detector from Honeywell Life Safety - IQ8Quad thermal max A1S, without an insulator. Article-No. 803171. Outdoor installation - under the roof The detector has a fixed alarm limit of temperature between 54-65 degrees and is therefore well suited for outdoor installation (due to temperature fluctuations). The detector must be mounted under a roof, protected from rain. IP43when using a tight base box.   Cold room/freezer room It withstands temperature down to minus 30. The d...

Xtralis has now become part of the Honeywell Group. Xtralis is a supplier of Vesda aspiration detectors and fuse systems. They are a pioneer in aspiration detector technology and will provide unique and future-oriented knowledge in the field. Early warning As a result of the acquisition, the customers will have access to a wider range of advanced products within fire protection of vulnerable and special objects. Vesda by Xtralis is No. 1 in the world when it comes to aspiration and for 30 year...

A Multisensor is simply a detector with more than one sensor in the detector. Multi-criteria is a function in a detector where decisions are made based on several conditions/criteria and various parameters. Examples of multisensor detectors being installed in e.g. apartment buildings, where the optical element is occasionally switched off to prevent unwanted alarms. This is not per current regulations. IQ8Quad detector series The IQ8Quad detector series is a multisensor detector with a multi-...

Goodwill Fire Company invited Delaware City to their burn on April 10th. Ffr. Ed Meeds and Ffr. Donnie Stamper attended and participated in VES drills, Engine Company assignments, and Hook and Can drills. 

Northwick Park Hospital is a major NHS hospital situated in Harrow, North West London, managed by the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Steam leakage from undercrofts The lifts within the hospital are connected to the fire alarm. As a fire safety precaution, a fire event will send a signal to the lifts to travel to ground level. This will also happen when a false fire event triggers the alarm. A series of six sub-terranean undercrofts are used for service distribution, includ...

Drax designed and installed a wireless fire alarm scheme, saving Silva Homes £490,000 in Waking Watch warden fees over 16 months; as well as vastly improving the safety of residents and enhancing the protection of our clients’ property Fire detection challenges  Silva Homes were undertaking a 2-year renovation of an aging multi-story residential block, following the discovery of inadequate fire barriers and compartments. Silva took the issue seriously and decided that the enti...

The University of Oxford has taken steps to ensure that across their city-wide site, life safety is prioritized. With clear visibility of the alarm status of all buildings, response times are faster and false alarms have been greatly reduced. Alarm monitoring solution The alarm systems at Oxford are built up of a multitude of legacy and new equipment spanning a 30 year period. The buildings are also situated across the whole city. With the old fiber ring being disconnected it was important fo...

With Independence Day coming up soon, residents are reminded of the City’s fireworks ordinance, which mimics state law. During and leading up to Independence Day in 2021, residents are permitted to use fireworks on the following days and times: Between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4. Fireworks outside designated dates        Anyone found discharging fireworks outside of the designated dates and times is subjec...

As summer approaches and residents become busy with activities and trips, the city encourages them to register any vacations with the Dearborn Police Department to provide an extra layer of safety to their homes. Periodic monitoring of homes Through the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check Program, residents can request that officers periodically monitor the perimeter of their home while they are on vacation, and contact them if something seems amiss. Tips to protect home Other tips...

When Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) calculates the water rates for Dearborn and every community they supply water to, they look at the peak hourly usage for that city. If Dearborn as a community can lower water use during peak hours, it can affect the future water rates from GLWA. Off-peak hours are from midnight through 5 a.m. These hours do not count when GLWA calculates Dearborn’s peak usage rate for water, which affects water cost significantly. By setting an automatic lawn sprin...

Failing to take the appropriate steps to both prevent and manage fire risk isn’t just a foolish oversight. As a business owner, it is a legal obligation to protect the premises, workers, customers, and neighbors from the risk of fire. Expert Fire Solutions’ director and fire protection specialist Alan Raine has come up with five fundamental fire safety tenets that every business should stick to. Follow Alan’s advice and be rest assured that as well as protecting the business f...

Fire alarms have saved countless lives by being the so-called ‘canary in a coal mine’, giving early warning that residents or workers need to evacuate their buildings. But, just as a canary needs feeding to stay fit and well, fire alarm systems also need maintaining and testing to make sure they can keep on doing their job. Neglecting fire alarm maintenance is not only dangerous, but it’s also illegal, as bosses at a Somerset care home recently learned to their cost. Almondsbu...

Expert Fire Solutions announces that following an assessment by a UKAS accredited organization, ISOQAR, they have been successful in achieving ISO 9001: 2008 certification, an internationally recognized standard for developing and maintaining quality management systems. The certification recognizes that the policies and procedures comply with the high standards required by ISO 9001 and further demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 award The ISO 9001 award recognizes E...

Expert Fire Solutions believes dry powder extinguishers should be used indoors unless specified by a Fire Risk Assessment. Problems with Powder Loss of Visibility- when discharged, there’s a sudden loss of visibility, which could temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue, or other emergency action. Breathing Difficulties- the powder can cause breathing problems and trigger asthma attacks in some people if inhaled. Clearing Up- it’s real messy, the fine powder will get into every sm...

Fireproofing is known in the fire safety industry as The Silent Guard. Silently and unobtrusively it stands watch, protecting a building and its inhabitants from the spread of deadly fire and smoke should the worst happen. Also known as fire stopping or compartmentation, fireproofing is a passive form of fire protection.  Active & Passive fire protection Active fire protection systems, such as fire extinguishers and sprinklers, protect by actively extinguishing a fire. Pass...

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) Marking is a planned government-imposed product marking scheme for products placed on the market in Great Britain. This covers goods which previously required only CE Marking. The industry is currently confused assuming that products need to be showing the UKCA mark now. But good news – there is still time to get one's mark. This is not currently required until 01 January 2022. Changes in the Fire safety industry  The Fire Industry Association has...

Business owners have a responsibility to make sure that all of their employees are safe in the workplace and this means preparing them for a fire emergency. No one expects to have to deal with a fire at work but it is best to be prepared and to understand what to do in the event. This can be quite simple and easy to do and shouldn’t take long to understand. How to prepare the employees? Make sure that there is an emergency action plan for the event of a fire. This plan should contain es...

Kiwa UK has announced the acquisition of International Fire Consultants (IFC Group), a specialist in fire safety consultancy, delivering advice and expertise to a wide range of professionals across the built environment. The acquisition of IFC adds a new service line to Kiwa's existing TIC suite of services in the UK. With Fire Safety playing a big role in the Kiwa Global identity, the acquisition creates new connections with other Kiwa countries, as well as having a significant crossover with...

Eurotech Fire Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Catton as the company's Sales Manager, along with Robert Quinn as Sales Support Specialist. Peter Catton will be an integral part of the Eurotech sales team, looking after many of the company’s long-standing customers, in order to ensure they receive the highest standard of customer service that Eurotech Fire Systems pride themselves on delivering. In-depth knowledge of fire safety systems Peter Catton has an in-dep...

ISSEE announces that their popular, entry-level courses are available through online learning. Students wishing to join the Explosives Foundation Course (EFC) or Explosives Storage Management Course (ESM) will soon be able to enroll online and complete all learning modules at their own pace through the secure learning management platform and still achieve an accredited qualification through SQA. Explosives Foundation Course Listening to customer feedback, they are ple...