Fire Industry News for March 2022

Rosenbauer is working intensively on expanding the electric vehicle fleet for the fire departments. After the RT tank fire engine and a logistics vehicle, the first turntable ladder L32A-XS is also being electrified.  The top priority of the development engineers is to make the e-turntable ladder just as functional, powerful, and reliable as the tried-and-tested standard turntable ladder and to ensure the same operability, service-friendliness, and availability of spare parts. That is why...

The HFW-DHR-01 wireless magnetic door holder is compatible with all of the FIREwave Wireless Translator and Expander Modules enabling it to be easily integrated into a new or existing wireless system, linked to any wired system, or even used as a standalone system. Its fully wireless and battery-powered capability means it requires no wiring or power supply, making installation quick, easy, and cost-effective. In the event of an alarm, the HFW-DHR-01 can be programmed to automatically release,...

The forecast for wildland fire potential issued on February 1, 2022, by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) predicts that over the next four months, the potential for wildfires will be higher than average in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, parts of New Mexico and Arizona, and the central and southern plains, in the United States of America (USA). Over the last decade alone, fire ‘seasons’ in the USA have increased in length by two and a half months. In addition, the average...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 5-7 April, the show will feature free CPD-accredited educational seminars, 120+ exhibitors, and the fire industry’s latest products, services, and technology. Cloud-based fire alarm solution C-TEC will be showcasing a host of integrated residential and commercial fire alarm solutions on Stand 3a/G50 including EVAC-ALERT, a new BS 8629 evacuation alert system, Hu...

All Safe Industries is kicking off a new webinar series on March 16, 2022, at 10 am EST. Through the course of the series, they will cover a broad range of detection topics, from wet chemistry to wireless software to detector training. Innovative training mode For the first installment in the series, they will take a look at the ChemProX from Environics. This next-generation IPS chemical detector offers a host of improvements over the ChemPro100i, including wireless capabilities and an innova...

Nittan Europe is pleased to advise that effective 1st March 2022, Mr. Yoshiaki Kadokura is to be appointed Chairman of Nittan Europe Limited, and will be handing over the responsibility of Managing Director to Mr. Tetsuya Ando. Extensive international business Mr. Ando brings with him extensive international business and management experience from different business sectors, which will provide a positive contribution to Nittan Europe’s ongoing success. In a personal message, their new C...

When it comes to investments, fire suppression is the one we hope to never utilize. All too often it acts like a safety blanket, unseen yet always there, a hidden investment policy we hope never to have to cash in. With systems, we manage daily, such as heating, air conditioning, and lighting, a fault is often noticeable and easy to identify. But how do you quickly ascertain an issue with fire safety infrastructure? RRO Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The introduction of the RRO Reg...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT™ pumpers and one Saber® pumper. The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022. The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s historic downtown distri...

On 7 and 8 December 2022, the fire protection industry will meet at the VdS-FireSafety Cologne with its large trade fair, free thematic forums, and top-class conferences. Exhibitors and visitors will find ideal conditions for professional exchange and personal encounters. Excellent opportunities for presentation The VdS-FireSafety Cologne is among the most important industry gatherings of the year for fire protection and is known for its top-class specialist audience. In this way, they offer...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT™ pumpers and one Saber® pumper. heavy-duty design The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022. The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s hist...

The Grouping of Technical Services and Buildings of the ‘LOT ET GARONNE’ Firefighters is constantly on the lookout for technical developments in intervention and safety equipment in order to optimize the interventions quality, facilitate the work of teams and protect staff who is physically exposed during rescue operations. It is in this context that the staff of the Operational, Territorial, Technical, and Training Service Groups met on the morning of Wednesday 16th of June on the...

The firefighters of the Battalion of Marseille Firefighters (BMPM) are equipped with the LEADER BATFAN 3 LI + battery fan! Powerful and autonomous, it provides a constant flow rate of 29,270 m³/h (18,600 m³/h according to AMCA 240) for 50 min with a single battery - 1h40 with 2 batteries! Best performance ratio Equipped with a swappable battery, it allows great autonomy in the field for long hours without being dependent on a source of electrical energy. The battery is replaced quic...

Japanese life safety manufacturer, Hochiki, has launched in the Danish market with its most powerful and sophisticated fire control and indication system yet, L@titude. Following Part 13 certification which then paved the way for DBI approval, this system uses an interface that is available in multiple languages, simple to use and understand. DBI certification Following its successful DBI certification via Hochiki Europe based in the UK, the new L@titude life safety syst...

GKB upgrades the analog system to an ONVIF IP solution, which is easier to integrate with ONVIF-compliant third-party VMS software. The camera numbers are flexible for different applications and also bring VeriFire to an extensive market.  IVS Technology GKB IVS is outstanding in fire detection and can provide advanced and efficient video analysis. It'll greatly improve distance limits and monitor more carefully.  Early-stage fire & smoke detection  VeriFire can detect fla...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present its SMASH family of fire control systems at the DefExpo exhibition in Gandhinagar Gujarat, India, in a joint stand with its local partner for Make In India – Defsys Solutions Pvt Ltd. Smart Shooter has recently delivered its SMASH Fire Control Systems to the Indian Navy, which will use the systems as close-...

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document on ‘Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries’. This new Euralarm guideline provides information on the issues related to the use of lithium-ion batteries, how fires start in batteries and on how they may be detected, controlled, suppressed and extinguished. It also provides guidance on post fire management. Excluded from the scope are explosion and ventilation issues. Lithium-Ion batteries...

MSA Safety, Inc. the pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of sophisticated safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, has announced that Nish Vartanian, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington D.C., com...

Keeping firefighters hydrated during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires is a critical need for fire departments, yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budgets and resources. To help departments meet this need, Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are partnering for the fourth year to provide critical hydration to volunteer fire departments responding to wildfires through the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program. Emergency...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), provider of the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, announced it has been selected by Atos Public Safety, LLC (Atos) as the Next Generation 911 (NG911) alert and warning system platform for the state of California. The win represents the ninth statewide deployment of Rave’s solutions. Selected for the company’s deep understanding of California’s complex needs of managing many different population...

K-Mesh, a next-generation wireless fire detection technology from Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical control solutions, is winning deserved praise from the installer of a new system protecting the historic Chester Cathedral.  Upgrading the wireless fire detection system Brad Parker, the founder of Charles Thomas Heritage Fire Protection, was tasked with specifying and upgrading the wireless fire detection system previously installed in the Cathedral. The thick walls and...

Coopers Fire announces they have installed a new state-of-the-art powder coating line in their factory in Ignis House in Waterlooville. Coopers Fire has historically used specialist local powder coating companies to satisfy its requirements for coated metalwork and has decided to bring this process in-house. By powder coating the metalwork in-house, Coopers Fire can benefit from shorter lead times and improved quality on the painted product. The Powder Coating Process – the basics Pow...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces the Tapachula International Airport (TAP), located in Tapachula, Chiapas, in southern Mexico has taken delivery of an Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 4x4 ARFF vehicle. The new fire apparatus was purchased through dealer ATEPSA located in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, and delivered in February 2022. It is the newest addition to the Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) operated airport. User-Friendly controls &ldquo...

Following an extensive overhaul of the hospital’s emergency lighting system, LuxIntelligent panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, are ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. As a large teaching hospital in the center of Leeds, the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) is a specialist center for a number of services, including the Major Trauma Centre and hand transplants. Delivering greater performance Fol...

The Government’s urgent bid to ‘build back better’ highlights a real need to boost construction output, and fast. Yet dwindling supplies of key building materials have seriously impacted the construction industry throughout 2021. A rise in material costs The effect of the pandemic and the government’s Brexit deal has caused serious upheaval, resulting in increased costs, demand, and shipping expenses. This has delayed projects and extended build timelines. As demand su...

Sappi, the globally renowned provider of renewable energy solutions, announced that the company has ordered a 20MW High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler from PARAT (PARAT Halvorsen AS). High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler Technical specifications for the electrode steam boiler ordered for Sappi’s Maastricht Mill are - 10kV connection, 18 barg design pressure and 210°C design temperature, and it will be delivered with zero-load option for grid regulation. Sappi Maastricht was one of the...

A host of fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway to Europe’s largest and most successful business district, Westferry House consists of 11 storeys, complete with its own retail promenade on the ground floor. At the core of the active fire protection for the building are six Advanced MxPro 5...

A host of fire and life safety solutions from Advanced have been installed to protect 26,000 sq. meters of grade A office space in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). EN 54-approved Axis EN fire panels with integrated voice evacuation and fire telephone systems have been installed across four, seven-story office buildings at the prestigious Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, located within Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai. Advanced Axis EN fire panels instal...

Two fault-tolerant networks of MxPro 5 fire panels from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed as part of a fire system upgrade at the Manor House & the Ashbury Hotels in Devon. Set on 500 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the two hotels offer a combined total of 421 rooms as well as the Ashbury Hotel’s renowned 99-hole golf course. MxPro 5 fire panels installations As part of a site-wide upgrade to the Manor House and Ashbury Hotels’ fire systems, 11 of Adv...

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems pioneer, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. Fire detection and access control syste...

In recent weeks, Rosenbauer has built the first RTX vehicle for the North American fire services market. The RTX vehicle intended for the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has been developed jointly with the LAFD. The ‘core DNA’ of the RTX is identical to the RT, according to the European standard, while the technical design complies with the American NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) regulations. RTX firefighting vehicle The RTX firefighting vehicle incorporates th...