Fire Industry News for July 2022

Created in 1990 by David Appleby and Stephen Ellwood, over the last 30 years, AW Technology has grown to become a global supplier of fire detector test tunnels and gained worldwide recognition in the fire detection industry. Commercial Director, David Haigh commented "We're incredibly proud of our business and how far we’ve come in the last 30 years.  None of this would have been possible without the passion and commitment of our staff who continue to be innovators in their field, an...

Fire and rescue services across the country have attended an unprecedented number of calls during the recent spell of hot weather, managing in very difficult conditions despite the huge increase in demand.  Control room staff in fire and rescue services have been dealing thousands upon thousands of calls and ensuring help gets to where it is needed as quickly as possible. The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) briefed the prime minister on the situation and hourly reports ar...

FineCom, the partners of Detectortesters in South Korea, recently returned from exhibiting at KISS (Korea International Safety & Health Show) 2022, the renowned safety and health show in South Korea. With the COVID-19 pandemic having effected attendance in recent years, this latest edition of KISS 2022 was the perfect opportunity for the industry to get back together, drive sales and discuss new opportunities. Solo and Testifire products on exhibit A prominent display of Solo and Testifir...

Fire-Dex has recently hired three new associates and continues to seek new talent as the company experiences tremendous growth while strengthening corporate culture among team members. Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all started in recent weeks.  Acknowledging corporate culture "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks,...

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor decisions. DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids...

The plant produces and distributes food raw materials as well as essential oils and plant extracts. The company has opened a new production plant in Azerbaijan and uses a high-pressure water mist system (HPWM System) from AQUASYS to protect the site in the event of a fire. The innovative company from Berlin was specifically looking for a competent partner who could supply high quality and cost-efficient fire-fighting system for the new location in Azerbaijan. From the very beginning, AQUASYS pr...

Members of the Euralarm Fire Section are disappointed that the European Commission’s CPR proposal fails to address the market needs and does not address the main challenge facing standardization. Nevertheless, Euralarm will continue to contribute to provide feedback to the current public consultation expecting a more practical proposal. Robust standards Since 1970, Euralarm has worked hard to represent the interests of the electronic fire safety industry in the areas of standardization...

Electric wiring systems are mostly hidden and embedded in the construction, ceiling spaces, riser shafts, or wall cavities. Cables are installed in buildings by many different trades for different applications and often in polymeric conduit and ducting systems. What is not often realized is that the many miles of cables and many tons of plastic polymers which make up the wiring system can represent a major fixed fire load in a building.  Fire Spread & Flame Retardance Most common flex...

The Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo is dedicated solely to electric and hybrid marine technologies. The expo provides the venue for new product launches and industry innovations and it is considered the benchmark event for marine electrification in Europe. In 2022, emerging technologies and products were showcased to an audience of operators, ship owners, boat builders, propulsion system designers and manufacturers, naval architects, military fleet and port operators. Electric & Hybrid M...

Argus Security S.r.l announce the release of a new line of wired and wireless Manual Call Points. Fully approved to EN54-11 and EN54-25 (wireless variant) by BRE/LPCP, the new range delivers better performances in terms of device’s set up and usability. This new line of Manual Call Points will replace the existing range and we have added a waterproof wired variant. The obsolete products, both wired and wireless, will not be available after 1st January 2021. Key features Key features o...

In a move that will strengthen its presence in the Italian marketplace, the wireless fire detection and alarm devices pioneer, Argus Security, has acquired the assets and core business activities of IBIT Fireline Srl, one of its primary Italian distributors. With a long history of close collaboration, there are obvious synergies between the two companies, and the acquisition allows Argus to enhance its sales and support offer for its Italian customers, further leveraging the established partner...

Argus is revolutionizing the fire industry with Taurus, a range of high-performance wireless detection, control, and alarm devices, based on a new protocol that offers unprecedented capabilities, quality, and reliability. The Taurus product line is available in UK through Argus’s sister company Hyfire, prior to going on sale worldwide. Authority comment Giorgio Koursaris, Argus & Hyfire General Manager, commented: “The popularity of wireless fire technology has grown exponenti...

FirePro (FirePro Systems Limited) participated in the much anticipated FeuerTrutz 2022 exhibition, which took place from June 29 to June 30, 2022, in Nuremberg, Germany. FeuerTrutz is Germany’s renowned industry trade fair and congress relating to solutions in passive, active and organizational fire protection. It is a platform for the fire protection industry to exchange knowledge and share novel solutions. FeuerTrutz 2022 Live presentations and innovative solutions impressed the fire...

DuPont (Dupont Personal Protection) has partnered with a renowned UK fashion design university to develop Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that is fit for today’s changing workforce. The collaboration between Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design and DuPont Personal Protection aims to innovate protective clothing in line with evolving worker needs. Evolving demographic makeup of the workforce The demographic makeup of the workforce is evolving. The share of Eur...

WAGNER Group GmbH (WAGNER) has been awarded the ‘Innovative through Research’ seal by the Stifterverband, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This seal is awarded to companies that participate in the survey on research and development (R&D). The aim is to obtain a picture of the German research and innovation system in the business sector. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, WAGNER has been able to significantly increase its spending on the R&D dep...

DripDrop and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the third year to provide dehydration relief to firefighters, as they battle wildfire and other strenuous response situations. In 2022, DripDrop has donated 400,000 servings of its oral rehydration solution (ORS) to volunteer fire departments across the U.S.A (United States of America). DripDrop – NVFC partnership While the program is now closed, volunteer firefighters can still receive a 20 percent discount on o...

Chubb, the UK’s renowned provider of fire-safety and security solutions, is proud to partner with one of the world’s largest facility services providers, ISS, for a special careers event dedicated to supporting veterans, former service personnel, and their families, with finding new civilian careers. The JointForces@ISS careers event will take place on Tuesday, 19th July 2022, at Watchmoor Business Park in Camberley, United Kingdom (UK). Starting at 10 am and running until 2:30 pm,...

On June 24th, 2022, ZIEGLER delivered the second batch of the total of six LF 10 with ALPAS and Z-Control of the latest generation to the fire departments of the city of Kehl and the municipality of Meißenheim. compact and maneuverable vehicles Within the scope of inter-municipal cooperation, ZIEGLER was awarded the contract after the tender and the demonstration of the vehicle at the beginning of 2021. Four of these vehicles were awarded to the city of Kehl and two to the municipality o...

Angloco Ltd announce that they have been appointed the UK distributor for the new range of DEWALT Power Tools and accessories for UK Emergency Services. DEWALT is a manufacturer of premium power tools and accessories that provide a fully integrated system solution for Emergency Services. DEWALT tools offer unparalleled performance, with durable construction for professionals; users can rely on DEWALT to get the job done, with a 3-year guarantee on most tools. DEWALT 54V XR FLEXVOLT range...

A new Chair has been appointed to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority. Councillor Phil Tye was formally appointed at the meeting of the Authority at the Service’s Headquarters in Washington.  The extraordinary meeting was held after a decision on the appointment of a new chair could not be reached at the Annual General Meeting on June 27th. He will work with other members of the Fire Authority and Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther to create the safest community for reside...

With many hazardous activities comes the risk of fire. In the construction industry, the level of risk is much higher, considering the number of flammable materials on site. Fire safety in construction is crucial to maintaining a cautious working environment. A construction site fire not only puts workers at risk – but could also damage the site, put projects to a halt, and cost the company a lot of money. Due to the day-to-day dangers surrounding fire on a construction site, fire safety...

Sunny River Management, LLC (SRM), is pleased to announce that Shamus Hurley just recently joined its ranks as Chief Executive Officer of its Fire Safety and Protection, LLC (FSP) Portfolio Company. His immediate mandate will include instilling a new operating cadence in their existing platform and optimizing FSP’s business model to accelerate organic growth initiatives, all while simultaneously developing the workforce with new skills and capabilities. Shamus will also be leading FSP&rsq...

DripDrop Hydration, an electrolyte powder company, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the pioneer association representing the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services, have teamed up for a third year to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. DripDrop is donating 400,000 servings of its oral rehydration solution (ORS) to volunteer fire departments across the U.S. so firefighters can stay hydrated as they battle wildfires and other strenuous response situations. Stre...

A fire safety plan is essential to any business, whether a small shop or a large office building. Every single employee should know what to do in the event of a fire, from evacuation routes to where all the fire doors in the building are. For a business owner who needs help crafting their fire safety plan, read on for some helpful guidance. Fire Protection With A Safety Plan Fire can be devastating and can lead to loss of earnings, damage to property, injury, and even death. While damage and...

Following record numbers of engineers switching to Testifire and the launch of the Switch campaign at tradeshows across Europe, they’re pleased to announce a new webinar presenting Testifire and the rapid payback it offers those making the switch from traditional Solo test equipment. This new webinar will explore how Testifire delivers up to 40% faster testing and how, through the use of smoke capsules, can enable significant cost savings when compared to Solo smoke aerosols. Typical sav...

Whilst many people take the time and money to secure their home and garages, many people forget about the security of their sheds or outer buildings. Sheds often hold a large amount of garden tools and machinery and can therefore be an easy target for intruders should they want to steal something. The positioning of the shed or outer building should be away from view of a street or road. This makes it easy for intruders to get a good look at the building before even having to enter the premises...

The Brazilian state of Ceará received the first FireBull – the world's first tracked fire engine from Magirus. A delegation with high-ranking representatives of the Governor of the Brazilian state of Ceará, the fire brigades and partners were guests at the Magirus Experience Center in Ulm for the technical acceptance and handover of the world’s first tracked fire engine, as well as a MultiStar combination vehicle and several portable fire pumps. State-of-the-art Magir...

During these years, lots of additional safety measures have been installed in most workplaces. Whether this is in shops, warehouses, or offices, everyone is having to take extra precautions to stay safe from the virus. Fire risk assessments are vital for every business’ safety and there are laws to ensure a safe working environment for all. These laws and procedures are in place to keep staff safe and reduce the impact that a potential fire may have on a business’ stock, equipment,...

Users are aware of the Grenfell Tower incident which happened 4 years ago. Grenfell Tower was situated in North Kensington, London, and contained 129 apartments and housing up to 600 people. In June 2017, a fire rapidly spread throughout this 24-storey flat, killing over 70 people and physically injuring 70 more, due to the unsafe and extremely combustible cladding on the outside of the building. The building was burning for over 60 hours before being fully extinguished and was the biggest resi...

How to act in the event of a fire is extremely important knowledge for employees. The actions of a person are likely to impact colleagues around them. Fire safety training is important to ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Not only should it be done for the safety of the workforce, but it is also the law. Here they are going to discuss what users need to know about basic fire safety training. What does the workforce need to know about fire safety? Preventing fires, fire escape ro...