Fire Industry News for June 2021

Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department encourage citizens to not waste the opportunity to check their smoke alarms when it comes time to ‘Spring Forward’ on Sunday, March 14th. “When you set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday for Daylight Savings Time also be sure to change the batteries in ALL the smoke alarms in your home or business. It’s a perfect reminder to help ensure that you and your loved ones are safe in the event a fire breaks out,” said C...

The Fotokite Sigma provides firefighters with mission-critical situational awareness from elevated perspectives. Fotokite’s actively tethered UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) saves fleet resources by launching, flying, and landing with the single push of a button; no piloting necessary. Fotokite Sigma is authorized and recognized by aviation authorities as a safer alternative to traditional tethered drones and free-flying public safety drone systems. How does the Fotokite work? Deployed wit...

For thousands of restaurants, hotels, offices, factories, hospitals, leisure facilities, and retailers across the UK, fire extinguishers act as the first line of defense, should a fire occur. With the blueprint for reopening now set, your fire extinguishers must be fully operational. Service and Maintenance Whilst maintenance and servicing must be carried out every twelve months, businesses must conduct a visual inspection of all fire extinguishers on-site once per month. Examples of things t...

For Rosenbauer Saudi Arabia, C. Miesen was recently able to realize an order for a total of 13 ambulance box bodies for the Ford F350 chassis. An ambulance vehicle as a prototype was completely manufactured at the production site in Bonn. The other 12 ambulance box bodies were delivered by C. Miesen to Saudi Arabia as so-called SKD kits (semi-knock-down) for final assembly. Thus, the final "marriage" of the ambulance box modules with the chassis, as well as the completion for the domestic marke...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture two new intensive transport trolleys for their Dutch customer RAVU Ambulancezorg Utrecht. The basic vehicle for these special vehicles is a chassis based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI with a wheelbase of 4,325 mm. The expansion of the two state-of-the-art special vehicles is tailored to the extreme requirements of laying intensively required patients. Features Intensive care patients can be safely and comfortably loaded and unloaded...

It’s no secret that many surveillance installations often fall short after the initial installation and signoff are done. Cameras move, trees grow, circumstances and environments change, and there is normal wear and tear, dust on the lenses, etc to take care of. Strangely, not all customers budget for, or even want to have an SLA or maintenance plan to take care of their surveillance installation after the initial work is done. Understanding that there is still more to be done after the...

Back-breaking manual transportation of raw materials was, until the industrial revolution, the order of mining, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors throughout the world. Men and beasts bent double under the weight of their loads, lugging them from source to manufacturing plant, day in and day out. It was a large and slow labor force, fraught with human error and vulnerable to the weather, illness, and accidents. So, when conveyor belt technology started edging its way into production in the...

For the Corps grand-ducal d'incendie et de secours (CGDIS) Luxembourg, C. Miesen was able to implement a total of 10 new emergency medical vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic. This emergency vehicle impresses with an output of 200 kW (272 hp), an all-wheel-drive (4 × 4), and a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. But numerous equipment highlights can also be seen and make this emergency doctor vehicle the perfect helper for all emergency trips. Features With the conversion,...

A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter serves as the basis for these tailor-made emergency vehicles. Thanks to the four-wheel drive, it is safe to travel even in rough terrain. Features In addition to the integrated LED special signal technology at the front and rear, LED front flashers in the radiator grille and LED cross-breeding flashers to ensure the best possible protection of the operating events even in poor visibility and darkness. The warning light system is reinforced by a self-acting light hor...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture a total of ten new emergency medical vehicles to strengthen their customer's fleet in the future Ambulance Syd in Denmark. A Mercedes-Benz GLE serves as the basis for the emergency medical vehicles, which always transports the crew safely from A to B due to innovative driving assistance and safety systems. Highlights Numerous equipment highlights can be seen that make these emergency medical vehicles the perfect helper for all emergency jou...

C. Miesen Gmbh & Co. KG manufactures a new ambulance with an integrated box body that was delivered to La Chaux de Fonds in western Switzerland in the canton of Neuchâtel last week. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI 4x4 chassis with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons, a wheelbase of 3,665 millimeters, and an engine output of up to 140 kW (190 hp) serves as the basis for this tailor-made emergency vehicle. Features Due to extensive special LED-based signaling technology, this vehicle...

C. Miesen Gmbh & Co. KG handed over a very special project to the shipping company for the end customer in Macau. Features A MAN TGE panel van serves as the basis for this tailor-made ambulance. The right-hand-drive has a wheelbase of 3,640 mm and a high roof. The ambulance vehicle is equipped with an integrated LED special signal technology with red flashing lights at the front and rear. The warning light system on the side and at the rear is reinforced by large red LED flashers of t...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture a total of five new ambulances to strengthen the customer's fleet in the future Ambulance Syd in Denmark. The basis for the ambulance vehicles is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 416 CDI, wheelbase 3,665 mm, with original high roof, all-round glazing, and an additional left sliding door. Features The equipment of these vehicles offers some highlights that make daily work easier and safer for the emergency services:  In addition to the integ...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture and deliver the first five of a total of 12 identical ambulances with box body construction to the Swiss "Rescue St. Gallen".A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 chassis, with a wheelbase of 3,665 millimeters, serves as the basis for these tailor-made emergency vehicles. Features Due to an extensive special signal technology based on LED, these vehicles are perceived and detected at an early stage in road traffic. Numerous external access flaps p...

Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL) achieved ISO 9001 certification way back in 1995. As part of ASL’s Quality Management System, the organization is proud to announce that they have now attained ISO 14001:2015 certification. ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited  Being both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited sends a clear message that ASL operates responsibly and that the company is continually looking to improve the quality of its service. Those interested to know mor...

More than two dozen tenants at a Columbia-area apartment complex were left without a place to stay after a 2-Alarm fire ripped through their building on the afternoon of January 29, 2021. An investigation by CRFD’s fire marshals office later determined that the massive fire at Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive was caused by a space heater in one apartment that was not being powered properly. Heavy fire had broken through the roof of the building by the time the first department crews...

Churches Fire & Security service and maintain Intruder Alarms for businesses across all industries throughout the United Kingdom. Whilst intruder alarms are often in place for security purposes, or as stipulated by insurance companies, there are several additional benefits to installing intruder alarms on business premises. Benefits Of Intruder Alarms Deter Criminals The clear presence of an intruder alarm system can help dissuade someone with potentially negative intentions fr...

Emergency One has designed and implemented a new system into the vehicles, to help facilitate a cleaner, safer, working environment. Through extensive research, discussion, and consultation with Services and ultimately end-users, it was clear that the ‘clean cab’ goal was high on many an agenda. Over the years, Emergency One has developed the in-cab finishes to be less porous and easier to clean, looked to remove contaminated BA sets from the cab, and other additional ways to enhanc...

Uni-Guard Fire Protection specializes in supplying, installing, and servicing fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and emergency lights across the UK. At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Uni-Guard was commissioned to replace an existing fire alarm system for a COVID overflow hospital. Warehouse refurbishment   A local industrial warehouse and office building in Hampshire was undergoing refurbishment for use by the NHS as a potential COVID overflow hospital. The building required a new fir...

Churches Fire & Security helps businesses secure cost savings by consolidating fire and security services. The more services one has, the greater savings will be. Reduced Visits As part of Churches Fire & Security’s dedication to complete servicing, the technicians are often multi-disciplined. This means that they are qualified to maintain and service multiple pieces of equipment, often during one site visit. As the service is for the whole of the UK, the technicians are based p...

Toccare Fire Panel & Euro-fi Wireless supplied, programmed, and tested for New Terra Compliance for residential apartment fire systems in East Anglia, London. The Approach New Terra Compliance is a fire alarm installation and maintenance company covering East Anglia, London, and the southeast regions. Specializing in compliance, New Terra was recently commissioned to install a new Grade A fire alarm system using the Toccare intelligent fire panel and Euro-fi wireless for a private resident...

Recently the Columbia-Richland Fire Department became one of only 250 fire-service agencies in the U.S. that will take part in a new nationwide pilot program to map areas of risk in the communities. Tracking fires and emergencies In the coming weeks, the new software will be coming online at the department that will help keep track of and chart areas in Richland County that have experienced fires and other types of emergencies. Using this information, the department can then take actions that...

The crash of a small aircraft in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia on January 13, 2021, caused one home there to catch fire. Plane crash CRFD crews were dispatched to the scene on the 2900 block of Kennedy Street near S. Maple. While en route to the scene responders called for a 2nd Alarm. The small plane itself crashed in the backyard of a home and the wreckage caught fire. The pilot onboard the plane was killed and has since been identified by the Richland County Coroner as 62-year-old...

CRFD personnel once again stood out during the annual leadership conference of the South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs. Yet the major highlight for the weekend was CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins being sworn in as the new president of the organization. Fire chiefs from across the Palmetto State gathered in Myrtle Beach for the conference during the weekend of January 9, 2021. Originally scheduled for last September the annual event had to be pushed back due to the ongoing threat o...

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department once again helped promote the spirit of the Christmas season by giving Santa Claus a ride through neighborhoods across Richland County. On Saturday, December 19, Santa rode in two community parades. One began at Station 9 and proceeded into Five Points and parts of the Shandon neighborhood. Santa was joined onboard Engine 9 by Columbia City Councilman Will Brennan and South Carolina State Representative Seth Rose. Then later in the day, Santa joined the Ri...

Another project completed for The Office Group (TOG). Commfire has just completed the supply and commissioning of a new fire alarm system which also includes the PAVA system (Public Address and Voice Alarm). Fire alarm system This project usual challenges of a tight program of works, plus the added challenge of COVID-19 restrictions such as social distancing which is difficult on building sites. The fire alarm system has been designed to meet with the requirements of BS5839-1:2017 with phased...

Ensuring fire doors are up to standard is a valuable task that should not be underestimated. To comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire door installation and maintenance is a key requirement for every business to which the order applies. Regular inspection To ensure fire doors will perform as intended in the event of a fire, regular inspections should be undertaken. Six-monthly inspections are recommended by BS 9999, consisting of extensive checks of each component. I...

Argus Security announces 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 the device’s setup and usability.    This new line of Manual Call Points will replace the existing range and they have also added a waterproof wired variant. The obsolete products, both wired and wireless, will not be available after 1st January 2021. Key features...

Code 3 is dedicated to protecting the public and those who serve our communities with industry-leading emergency warning and lighting devices. Through a partnership with Vyv (formerly Vital Vio), Code 3 introduced the Antimicrobial Light for emergency service vehicles, which provides useful white lighting while reducing harmful bacteria and microbes on high-touch surfaces. Recently, other innovative public service organizations began installing Antimicrobial Lights throughout their fleets. As a...

Churches Fire & Security continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation globally, and the safety of the employees, customers, and citizens in the wider community is the top priority. Since Churches Fire & Security provides on-site support for many customers, they want to communicate how they are currently operating during this time. Key Workers Needless to say, this has been an unprecedented set of circumstances; however, the Government and Industry Associations have led th...