Fire Industry News for March 2017

Bristol Uniforms will supply 1,900 sets of PPE in three batches over the next two years Bristol Uniforms, together with its distributor Pac Fire Australia, has landed a five-year contract with Airservices Australia to supply and maintain its airport firefighter PPE.Airservices Australia is responsible for managing Australia’s aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) services at 26 of the country’s busiest airports, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and...

Georgios Kastias will focus on enhancing the manufacturing process through the application of best practices Apollo Fire Detectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgios Kastias as its new Operations Director. Focussing on operational excellence Bringing a raft of experience to the role, Georgios’s appointment reflects the commitment made by Apollo to achieving organisational excellence within the company, spearheaded by a dynamic and effective leadership...

The startup has crafted a patented learning algorithm to anticipate disaster before it begins OneEvent Technologies co-founders, Kurt Wedig and Dan Parent were inspired by a TV segment about a hotel fire and how occupants needed to crawl through smoke-filled hallways to find an exit. Seeing how little the alarm system could do to prevent the fire, the pair began to develop a software model that could identify key precursors to a fire or flood event in a building and OneEvent T...

KIOSH 2017 will focus on preventing occupational accidents at workplaces all around the world On April 26-27, in the capital of Kazakhstan—Astana—the 7th Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition 2017 (KIOSH 2017) will be held. The topical issues that have been of concern to the global community for several years, will be discussed in detail at KIOSH Conference, and special outfit and equipment will be demonstrated at the exh...

Bristol Uniforms’ distributors play a crucial role in promoting the company’s international business Firefighter PPE suppliers and specialists from across the globe will be meeting in the UK in May at Bristol Uniforms’ three-day Distributor Conference.Held every few years, the conference is an opportunity for appointed distributors from more than 70 countries around the world to meet in Bristol to discuss their business, markets, and ambitions. This year&rsqu...

Delegates attending will hear from industry experts discussing technologies, solutions and strategies Keeping passengers safe at sea requires cruise and ferry operators to mitigate against a huge number of risks. Delegates attending Passenger Ship Safety Southampton, 4th-6th April 2017, will hear from industry experts discussing technologies, solutions and strategies and what the future risks may entail. Employee training is often seen as a business cost within all industries...

Amthal Fire & Security provides remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire and security solutions Serving thousands of happy commuters and tourists across leading London stations on a weekly basis, Sourced Market has peace of mind that its newest premises is safe and secure with Amthal Fire and Security. Designing and delivering security solutions Sourced Market, the artisan food and drink retailer, has brought the concept of a farmer’s market to the convenience...

The courses provide information on the EN54-23 standard for the use and function of VADs Apollo Fire Detectors has reinforced its commitment to promoting best practice in industry training by achieving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for two courses offered by the company. CPD-approved training courses Delivered at Apollo Fire Detectors’ Havant headquarters, the two courses aim to help boost the understanding of how different sensors, convention...

The event ran in parallel conferences on Undersea Defence Technology and Electronic Warfare The Remote Healthcare Asia 2017 (RHCA’17) conference took place on 17 – 18 January 2017 in Singapore. The event ran in parallel with conferences on Undersea Defence Technology, Electronic Warfare and Military Training and Simulation at Marina Bay Sands. Having launched for the very first time in Asia and with the support of the UK Defence Medical Services the conference...

The critical communications specialist also offering technology trialling opportunities at British APCO 2017 Multitone Electronics plc, a designer and manufacturer of integrated communication systems, announces its forthcoming appearance at the British APCO 2017 conference and exhibition on stand A2 – which is being held at The International Centre in Telford, from 21st-22nd March 2017. Amongst the highlights on the Multitone stand for 2017 will be the company’s p...

The conference will adapt a cross-border collaborative approach in tackling threats to homeland security The highly acclaimed Milipol Asia-Pacific Conference, returns this year from 4th to 6th April, 2017, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, with a world class line-up of international speakers who will be sharing their latest insights on the homeland security environment. Themed ‘Emerging Threats – The Case for Collaborative Public Safety’, the...

OIL & GAS Africa 2017 is regarded as one of Africa’s most dynamic international trade exhibitions After a successful Oil & Gas Exhibition in 2016, Expogroup is all set for the 6th OIL & GAS AFRICA 2017 Exhibition which will be held from 11th – 13th April in Nairobi at the KICC and 16th – 18th August in Dar-es-Salaam at MCC. The Exhibitions are an annual platform for national and international experts in the Oil & Gas industry to exchange views...

Passenger Ship Safety Miami 2017 agenda was chaired by Captain Buddy Reams The inaugural Passenger Ship Safety Miami meeting, which took place 17-18 January 2017 at Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, was a resounding success with over 150 delegates from cruise operators, coast guard, first response, government bodies, and industry representatives discussing innovative solutions to keep passengers safe at sea. Emergency response units The conference agenda was chaired by Capt...

The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it ha...

The attendance of both Ministers reinforces the huge importance of HSE awareness in Kuwait and the GCC The second “Kuwait International Health, Safety and Environment Conference and Exhibition” (KIHSE) which is an initiative by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries, will take place on 15 – 16 February 2017 in the Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Kuwait City. It will be held under the main theme “Meeting the Challenges Ah...

IFSEC Southeast Asia provides vendors with the chance to meet with over 10,000 customers from over 51 countries IFSEC Southeast Asia thanks the BSIA team for their continued and invaluable support over the last 5 years. IFSEC South East Asia is a highly successful extension of the world leading IFSEC brand and provides UK security suppliers with a unique opportunity to meet with new and existing customers from the region. Appreciation of support Simon Mills (Group brand...

At Intersec 2017, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) was publicly launched Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes have been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017, said an official from the Dubai Civil Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in coope...

The i-PRO Extreme platform provides a native end-to-end H.265 compression Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has launched the i-PRO Extreme in response to the fast growing demand for integrated video surveillance in the region, which has seen a tremendous growth for video security equipment in recent years. Industry studies indicate that the regional commercial security market is expected to be worth US$10.2 billion by 2020, growing annually by 24 per cent...

Dubai security, safety, and fire protection showcase gets underway featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries Intersec 2017, the trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, got underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22nd January, featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries. The 19th edition of the annual showcase was flagged off by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was accompanied by senior g...

dormakaba Virtual Design Centre is designed to provide an immersive experience, in a virtual environment dormakaba with over 150 years of experience and millions of installed products and solutions worldwide is participating at Intersec 2017, the largest safety and security event held in the Middle East. The company will be exhibiting its comprehensive and innovative range of access management products, solutions, and services, from a simple mechanical hardware, to physical ac...