Fire Industry News for June 2012

West Sussex FRS to integrate RescueSim into their Command Training Center Following the successful 2011 launch of RescueSim (www.rescuesim.com) in the UK, the customer base for this virtual training platform is growing at a steady pace as an increasing number of Britain’s emergency and Fire and Rescue services recognise the advantages of this virtual training platform for improvement of their incident response effectiveness and training. Following the Cheshire FRS, Shrop...

Hotspotter is a hand tool for fire fighters that detects and locates small areas hotter than surroundings Vimpex, the specialist supplier of PPE, Technical Rescue Products and Telescopic Masts, has launched the HotSpotter heat scanning device. The HotSpotter, developed by Product Innovation Ltd, is a simple hand tool for fire fighters and others involved in fire prevention and post fire investigation. It detects and locates small areas which are hotter than the surroundings bo...

Ziamatic's QR-SAFD mounts easily under ambulance bench seats or any other horizontal compartment Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the QUIC-RELEASE Slide Assembly with Hinge, Model QR-SAFD, making it easier than ever to change bench-mounted medical oxygen cylinders. The QR-SAFD mounts easily under ambulance bench seats or any other appropriate horizontal compartment and eliminates the need to lift a heavy cylinder up and over the edge of the cylinder bracket. To replace an em...

Chubb UK secured the contract based on its proven track record Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, has been chosen as ‘the supplier of choice’ for all fire and security maintenance across the nationwide premises of Her Majesty’s Land Registry. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb UK is servicing and maintaining...

SCAME Sistemi installed 276 Hochiki SLR-E-IS photoelectric smoke detectors Kashagan is the world's second largest oil field and the most important of the 11 offshore sites falling under the North Caspian Sea Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). An enormous development, it covers a total of 5,600km² in the Kazakhstan part of the Caspian Sea, 80km south-east of Atyrau. Since it was first discovered in July 2000 it has been estimated that the field holds up to 38 billion ba...

Video Image Detection technology is proving to more effective in early fire detection than conventional systems Video Image Detection (VID) is a new technology for detecting fires that enables fast and reliable response, effective fire protection in difficult applications such as large open areas and excellent value for money. VID can also provide CCTV images for security purposes which makes the technology more valuable as Mark Kendall of Fike Safety Technology explains. Unl...

NFPA's fire prevention week will be held from October 7-13 and will focus on home fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme as “Have Two Ways Out!” to encourage families across the country to prioritize fire escape planning and practice. From October 7-13, 2012, NFPA blazes the trail for home fire safety and leads the campaign to have a home fire escape plan that prepares families to think fast an...

The High Volume/Low Speed Fans and Sprinkler Operation won the 2012 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo. The recipient of the 2012 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Communication of Fire Protection Concepts is Dr. Gregory T. Linteris for his paper, “Clean Agent Suppression of Energized Electrical...

The retractable tether kit’s stabilizer eliminates the swinging and dangling associated with fireman’s flashlights Laden with tools and running through blinding smoke during a dangerous fire, firefighters must react quickly when it comes to making a life-saving decision. There’s no time to waste fumbling for a flashlight. Gear Keeper’s Right Angle and Straight Flashlight self-retracting/stabilizing tether kits, designed especially for firefighters, safe...

The Glass Keeper adhesive film quickly attaches to the car window and secures the glass Someone is injured in a car crash every 14 seconds. Of the more than 6 million auto accidents in the United States every year, over half a million require extraction of the victim. To maximize the victim’s chances of survival, it is critical that the injured be removed as quickly and as safely as possible.  After securing the victim, glass management is the firefighter’s n...

Bristol's PPE kit to be a combination of outershell fabrics, including PBI, Gold, Kermel and Nomex With millions more visitors expected in the UK this summer, the country’s security resilience is being boosted by the allocation of additional emergency services resources. Dedicated firefighter teams are being assembled and located around the country to be on standby to deploy at short notice should extra response be needed. A combination of the ongoing Queen’s Diam...

Micralox coating protects against chemical corrosion and has high abrasion resistance Kochek Company is introducing a new Micralox coating for its line of firefighting connectors. Exclusive to Kochek for the fire fighting industry, Micralox is a patented micro-crystalline anodizing process that produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface. Micralox provides superior chemical corrosion and high abrasion resistance. Ideal for use in harsh environments like costal a...

Stuart Ball addressed more than 60 key end users, specifiers, consultants and fire system integrators The Fire and Safety Association of India (FSAI), in conjunction with the Architects’ Association of India and the Builders’ Association of India, invited Stuart Ball, Head of Marketing for System Sensor Europe, part of Honeywell Life Safety, to be the international keynote speaker at their Seminar on Fire and Electrical Safety, Security and Automation. Held at Visa...

The Music Center's addressable fire detection system is based around Hochiki's Enhanced Systems Protocol When it was formally opened at the end of August 2011 the €165m Helsinki Music Centre was hailed as one of Finland’s most prestigious buildings and marked the end of a project that was first discussed over 20 years before. Located in the cultural heart of Helsinki, the building is the new home of The Sibelius Academy – the leading music university in Finla...

Latest technologies, such as fire fighting monitors and green sprinklers to be discussed at the event In the year 2010-2011, according to the United Kingdom HSE statistics 171 workers were killed at work, a rate of 0.6 fatalities per 100 000 workers, 26.4 million days were lost overall, on an average 15 days per case of work-related illness or workplace injury. In the Middle East as per the HSE statistics the most common reasons cited for fire mishaps are non-working smoke ala...

SAFD's appartus fleet has 55 Pierce Quantum chassis vehicles, including aerial ladde Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has delivered four Quantum pumper vehicles to the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) in San Antonio, Texas. The department’s frontline apparatus fleet now features 55 Pierce Quantum chassis vehicles, including pumpers, aerial ladders, aerial platforms, and heavy-duty rescue configurations. “With our new Quant...

ProWave microwave processing system is a result of partnership between e2v and Nottingham University Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has visited the University of Nottingham as part of the government’s on-going commitment to supporting innovation and business engagement with academia. The tour provided Mr Cable with an opportunity to see the University’s technology demonstration for industrial microwave processing and meet with Ewan Livingstone, e2v’s genera...

All devices in the FIREwave range are powered by standard lithium batteries Hochiki Europe’s new FIREwave wireless fire detection system forms part of Hochiki’s market leading range of innovative systems that offer unrivalled levels of flexibility, reliability and usability. Third party approved and EN 54 compliant, FIREwave is specifically designed for use in locations where minimum disturbance to the fabric of the building is important. Its advanced wireless com...

Advisors, risk managers, manufacturers and VdS experts will present solutions at the conference VdS symposia are well-known as international gatherings for safety and security experts. On 2nd October, Europe’s number one institute for fire protection will be holding the “Fire Protection Systems” conference in the Netherlands for the first time.In 2008 alone, thousands of fires across Holland caused damage totalling more than one billion €, with 97 deaths...

Knucklehead Spot features a single parabolic reflector providing tighter beam for long-range illumination “The far-reaching beam of the Knucklehead Spot can help fire and rescue personnel and industrial firefighters locate hazards or victims from a distance when navigating in smoke-filled areas or in low-light environments,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “And its articulating head gives users more flexibility when wo...

St.Martin Parish fire coordinator Brian Castille received a commemorative plaque from company President and CEO Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, marked a company milestone today with the delivery of its 5000th new fire apparatus.  The recipient of truck number 5000, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, is no stranger to Ferrara vehicles. The parish’s first apparatus from the Louisiana-based builder was truck num...

IFEDA improves standards within the fire industry, including fire safety training The Williams F1 fire last month demonstrated how first aid fire fighting can make an impact in containing a fire and helping to stop fire spreading.  F1 team members were seen appearing to bring the fire in the Williams garage under control using portable fire extinguishers, and trolley units, before the professional fire crews arrived. Nigel Walton, Chairman at IFEDA said: “Watching...

Fire-Cryer Plus 7 combines common alarm tone with clear voice messages ensuring smooth evacuation The ODEON cinema in Camden, London has upgraded to Vimpex’s Fire-Cryer Plus 7 message voice sounders to ensure fast and safe evacuation of staff and the public in the event of a fire. The combination of the common alarm tone with clear and unambiguous voice messages ensures that there is no confusion when building evacuation is required. The Fire-Cryer was specified by Peter...

RookSM2W is an aluminum grade flashlight with FoxFury's unique disorienting Turbo strobe FoxFury is announcing the release of its compact, glossy white exterior Rook SM2W LED flashlight. This 65 torch lumen petite powerhouse fits neatly in a pocket or purse and runs on a single AA alkaline battery. This white flashlight employs white and red LEDs along with a strike bezel and disorienting strobe mode as personal safety features.  The Rook SM2W was designed...

FIREscape comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up Hochiki Europe’s new FIREscape emergency lighting system is an EN50172 compliant intelligent low voltage system which utilises light emitting diode (LED) technology and provides a unique, highly cost-effective, and energy efficient solution. FIREscape comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features addressable, self-contained LED luminair...

Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors as MD for Europe, the EMEA and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has made two new appointments to its EMEA Board of Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to further growth in the region. Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA. In his role, Warren will be responsible for...

TetraKO is a cornstarch-based water enhancer that transforms ordinary water into an adhering gel TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, has earned recognition under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Design for the Environment (DfE) program for its TetraKO biodegradable water enhancer. TetraKO water enhancer is the first fire suppression product to earn EPA’s DfE recognition under the new Industrial/Institutio...

Tee University installed 120 LED Luminaires during phase 1 Located in Middlesbrough on the south bank of the River Tees, Teesside University has become one of the UK’s foremost seats of learning. It achieves consistently high rankings in surveys that assess the quality of education on offer, and in 2009 it was named as the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards University of the Year. History lesson The formation of a technical college to support Middlesbrough's enginee...

The Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon devices can be used in applications to ease confusion for the public Apollo Fire Detectors has introduced an Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon to its Discovery Voice product range. The Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon are designed to provide clear instructional messages within a fire system, offering six distinct messages and seven volume levels. The devices can be used in applications to ease confusion for the...

The RGF funding has contributed to e2v's ability to accelerate investment for its ProWave business On 8th May the Prime Minister David Cameron and the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visited e2v, the leading provider of technology solutions for high performance systems, to see the positive contribution that investments from UK Regional Growth Fund (RGF) are making to the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors.  Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg toured e2v’s ProWav...