Fire Industry News for July 2021

Jactone Products, as a manufacturer of fire safety equipment, is open for business as usual during the current UK lockdown period, with social distancing protocols in place. It is manufacturing across all areas, including fire extinguishers, PAFSS fire suppression, fire blankets, and safety and information signs. All the fire safety equipment products are available as usual.

Jactone Products is a 3M approved original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of Pre-Engineered PAFSS fire suppression systems using 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid as the extinguishant. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid When Jactone launched the PAFSS automatic fire suppression systems range several years ago, one of the environments it designed the systems to protect were those requiring a clean agent extinguishant, this included elec...

It will all be over by Christmas, at least that’s what everyone thought (and hoped) when COVID-19 first hit back in the spring season. However, adapting to life and work in a COVID-19 world has proved a longer and harder road than many ever anticipated. For many unlucky COVID-19 sufferers too, the effects of the virus have been long-term. Whether symptoms are very mild, or more problematic, for most people, COVID-19 infection is a brief, acute illness. However, it is now medically recogni...

In the run-up to the festive period, the HSE is working with local authorities to inspect businesses in the transport and logistics industry to ensure they are managing the risk of coronavirus. With the current lockdown restrictions, the demand for online shopping is already high and is expected to increase over the next few weeks. This will also increase demand in the supply chain for the sector. HSE inspectors and local authority officers will be visiting warehouses and distribution centers...

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has promised tougher regulations will improve building safety, after expressing his shock at last week’s revelations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Construction News has reported. According to the industry specialist, last week former Celotex Product Manager Jonathan Roper admitted that the firm’s sale of its insulation product alongside sales material that failed to mention it had only passed safety tests when placed alongside non-combustible magn...

Unused office space after coronavirus could cost London-based businesses almost £13bn, according to a new report by SpaceThreeTwo, a new office timeshare marketplace born out of lockdown. According to a survey of London office workers, employees want to spend an average of 2.7 days back in the office once all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, assuming they have the resources to work from home comfortably (e.g. the right equipment, home office set-up, etc). One in ten workers (11%) s...

Jactone is delighted to announce the recent appointment of the company’s Managing Director, Craig Halford to the position of Chair of the Fire Industry Association Extinguishing Council. In turn, the organization is also delighted that as a result of the appointment, Craig Halford assumes his position on the Fire Industry Association’s Board of Directors. Jactone is committed to the work of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and is particularly interested in contributing to the dev...

A fire blanket is an essential item of fire safety equipment. Used to extinguish kitchen fires such as cooking oil, saucepan, and frying pan fires, as well as flammable liquid and clothing fires, a fire blanket cuts the supply of oxygen to the fire and extinguishes it. Fire blankets are suitable for use in many environments including; the home, small kitchen areas, caravans, boats, commercial kitchens, schools, and factories. The essential performance requirement for a fire blanket is to extin...

The parent company of DRIFIRE®, National Safety Apparel continues to expand their USA-based safety and military clothing brands with the acquisition of Virginia Beach-based Wild Things. The acquisition of Wild Things adds another market leader to National Safety Apparel’s “House of Brands” The acquisition of Wild Things adds another market leader to National Safety Apparel’s already established “House of Brands”. Wild Things is a premium cold weather mi...

Cirque du Soleil is an internationally known touring circus production hosted by Kooza, performing in cities such as Beijing, Sydney, Buenos Aires, and more. This installation project in particular was for the circus’ show in Singapore in July 2017, in which Cirque du Soleil needed adequate fire safety precautions to be installed before the show. Required: Fire control panels The client required modern intelligent fire control panels, capable of hosting a large number of devices th...

The Craufurd Arms Real Ale House on Gringer Road, Maidenhead, was in dire need of a new industry-standard fire safety system and was long overdue some modern safety innovation. At the time they had no system in place, which meant they weren’t conforming to current Fire Regulation Standards. Not knowing where next to turn, and desperately requiring a system in place before the fast-approaching Craufurd Arms grand reopening, they approached the Eurotech team to guide them through this proc...

The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in Central London celebrating one of the most iconic British Prime Ministers in history and was in office during the Second World War. The museum is one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex that housed a British Government Command Centre throughout the Second World War. Also housed there is the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life o...

It’s the perfect job for a busy London architectural design practice: refurbishing an ordinary-looking, reasonable quality modern townhouse into a stylish, super-luxury, multi-million-pound property which makes the most of light and space. Everything is installed – lighting, plumbing, security systems, and, with the help of specialist consultants, a hard-wired fire detection system. Fire system with detection points  With just weeks to go to completion, the client decides to...

Motorists in Surrey can drive safely through one of the UK’s longest road tunnels with the reassurance that it is protected by the very latest fire detection technology. Supplied by Eurotech, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the tunnel Supplied by Waterlooville’s Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the Hindhead Tunnel.  ...

The Vines BMW garage on Moorfield Road, Guildford, is a successful dealership specializing in high-end BMW models. Vines is a privately-owned family company and is proud to have been in association with BMW in Surrey and Sussex for more than twenty years. Their company mission is “To inspire each other to delight our customers, which Eurotech also strives for and is very close to the company’s ethos. Vines BMW Guildford required a new, pioneering fire safety system, one that would s...

The Mill Arms in Dunbridge, a newly refurbished pub in the heart of the New Forest with bar, restaurant, conservatory, a large function room, skittle alley, six en-suite bedrooms, and several entrances required a reliable, modern, economical fire system upgrade. The upgrade, however, could not cause disruption to this vibrant yet homely pub. Designing new wireless systems  The company conducted a Wireless Signal Survey to ensure system stability, signal levels, and compliance with EN45-25...

JRP Distribution Ltd, based in the South East of England, is a family-owned business founded in 1981. For over 35 years, JRP Distribution has been a distributor of branded automotive products into the aftermarket. In 2001, on gaining the exclusive UK distribution of Pacer Technology products, that JRP Distribution could establish itself as a national distributor. In July 2019 JRP moved into a brand new purpose-built distribution facility. Requiring new alarm systems  A basic landlord fir...

Jactone announces that it has achieved a UL listing for all variations of its detection tube, used in its range of PAFSS Fire Suppression Systems, whether the direct or indirect application. At the heart of any PAFSS system is the special detection tubing which acts as a linear heat and flame detector. PAFSS detection tubing is completely flexible and is installed throughout the risk areas of the enclosure, providing fast and effective detection. Comprehensive testing The UL Listing qualifies...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) takes this opportunity during National EMS Week to honor the men and women serving in fire and emergency services departments across the nation who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care. The fire service has a rich history of protecting the health and safety of the communities through an ‘all hazards’ response model that includes the delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical care. Fire service-based EMS providers are loca...

ISSEE’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gordon Storey announced that the organization was forced to close their training facilities with the staff working from home as advised by the UK Government. This also meant that the students attending the International Ammunition Technician’s course were also confined, in isolation, to their accommodation. With a determined combination of innovative thought, willingness, and attention to every safety concern of both staff and students, ISSEE h...

In the early morning hours of June 3, 2020, the Crescent Springs/ Villa Hills firemen were dispatched to southbound 75 at the 185.2 with Erlanger Fire & EMS for a semi on fire. Engine 503 arrived on the scene and supplied Erlanger Engine 51 with tank water. Engine 503 remained on scene for a very short period of time before being released by command.

In the early evening hours of June 2, 2020, units were dispatched to Woodhill Court for a possible structure fire. Original reports from the 911 call stated smoke in the building and a "popping" noise in the walls. Chief 525 arrived on the scene and reported a working fire in a 2 story multi-family building with smoke showing from 2 roof eves. First arriving units found heavy smoke in the attic with minimal fire. Using two additional engines Due to the location of the actual fire and the cond...

During the early afternoon hours of April 06, 2020, CSVFD was dispatched for fire alarm activation on Sunglow Avenue. Immediately following the initial dispatch Kenton County Emergency Communications Center (KCECC) notified Chief 525 (Chief Wendt) that the alarm company had made contact with the homeowner and there was an active fire in the kitchen. At that time Chief 525 asked for the structure fire compliment. On arrival, units found a small kitchen fire, and the residents were reporting a t...

Dante Group has announced that they are proud to maintain all fire detection and security systems at The University of Glasgow, situated in Glasgow, Scotland. Dante engineers and staff are available round the clock, in order to facilitate and support the clients’ needs.

During the late morning hours of 03/30/2020, CSVHFD was dispatched to the Carpenter's Trace neighborhood for a possible structure fire. First arriving units found outdoor fire adjacent to the living structure with no extension into the living residence, only the outdoor shed, an old lawnmower, and curbside garbage can sustain damage. Damages to the shed were minimal. Crews were on scene for approximately 30 minutes extinguishing the fire and checking for extension. No injuries were reported.

The inspiring work that the experienced instructors have been doing at the Counter IED wing of the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Kenya has been featured by Force News. The school opened in 2016, and since then over 1600 students from 15 nations have received training in safe bomb disposal from instructors such as Tony Dedman, who has half a century of experience behind him, and Glyn Hannah, who has a 25-year career spent within Search, IEDD and Conventional Munition Disposa...

Cleveland-based apparel manufacturer and parent company of DRIFIRE®, National Safety Apparel® (NSA) announce its contributions to the US Department of Health and Human Services PPE initiatives in the fight against COVID-19. Providing protective masks National Safety Apparel has committed to help achieve the coalition goal to make 1.5 million+ face masks per week In partnership with the Hanes / Parkdale coalition of USA textile companies and small and medium-sized apparel manufacturers...

Jactone would like to confirm its position, regarding its preparations for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is following closely all UK government published guidance relating to this matter and will continue to do so to inform the policies and actions. Of paramount importance is the safety of employees and the wider community, together with the continuity of business at Jactone in serving its customers. In pursuit of these aims, the company confirms the following:...

On the evening of 03/13/2020 at 23:00 hours, CSVHFD Paramedics and Fireman were dispatched in the area of Buttermilk Pike and Meadowview Dr. for an injury accident. First arriving units located a head-on accident with heavy front-end damage. Medic 514 requested an additional Medic, and Medic 516 was dispatched. Only one confirmed injury was transported, crews on the scene believed the injuries to be minor in nature.  

On the afternoon of 02/29/2020, CSVHFD Paramedics and Firefighters responded to a medical emergency in a local neighborhood. With a wonderful outcome, and no need to transport the patient to the hospital, the paramedics and firefighters spent some time on the scene with the local residents and children showing them the equipment they use every day to help someone potentially in need of their services.