Fire Industry News for May 2023

AGF Manufacturing, a global provider of fire protection solutions, is proud to introduce the updated 3011A InspectorsTest Valve, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for efficiency and innovation in the fire protection industry. This cutting-edge design features an integrated sight glass and relief valve drain access port to combine the best features from the 3011A and 3011ASG valves, plus the new 7000L Pressure Relief Valve. performance and reliability The 3011A InspectorsTe...

Security and fire safety specialist, Amthal is proud to announce that it can now offer extended accredited CPD seminars in visual surveillance systems and access control, alongside life safety. The carefully curated, accredited CPD seminars are designed to help professionals keep up-to-date with the latest technology and expectations for compliance with the latest standards, as well as improve their knowledge and skills. Amthal extends CPD Accredited Course Portfolio Essential for maintaining...

Join DetectorTesters at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023, which is taking place at Nottingham City Ground, in Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK), on the 20th June, 2023, in order to meet the team and discover more about the company’s latest products and technology! DetectorTesters are very excited to connect with fellow professionals and discuss the latest trends in fire protection and safety at the FIM Expo Nottingham 2023 event. DetectorTesters to exhibit Testifire XTR2 DetectorTesters will...

Advanced Systems, the Distributor of FirePro in Egypt, made a remarkable presence at the seventh session of the HVAC-R Ashrae Cairo Exhibition. The event took place from May 17th to 19th at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, attracting over 25,000 visitors and hosting 250 prominent national and international exhibitors. For over 20 years, HVAC-R Expo has been driving and inspiring change in the industry, establishing itself as Egypt's premier platform dedicated to heating, vent...

Following the lifting of all external and internal restrictions, Nittan is pleased to announce official 'Manufacturer accredited product training sessions' will resume on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. The first dates and subject matter are: 4th of July - Evolution device overview, Evolution 1 control panel overview, and Evolution 1 cause and effects programming. 5th of July - EVO+ multi-loop control panel overview. Installation and diagnostics, EVO+ cause and effects prog...

FIREX International 2023 was a huge show for the DetectorTesters team, as they officially introduced Testifire XTR2 to the market. The first of their connected solutions, Testifire XTR2 not only offers functional testing of smoke and heat detectors - it also delivers on reporting, with the result of each detector tested automatically recorded and presented in a report at the end of the test job. Testifire XTR2 exhibited at FIREX International 2023 Testifire XTR2 proved a real hit at FIREX Int...

Representatives from Esh Construction, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and local primary schools have taken part in a steel signing event to mark the completion of the first phase of work on the state-of-the-art Hebburn Tri-Station. Steven Bewick, Station Manager for Hebburn Community Fire Station, Louise Norris, Locality Manager at North East Ambulance Service, and Neil Hall, Chief Inspector at Northumbria Police, joined Esh Cons...

Following the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg have also opted for vehicles from the ‘Efficient Technology’ model series of Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer is very successful in Germany with its ET series these days. Currently, the group firefighting vehicles for disaster relief (LF 20 KatS) are being delivered, which the Federal Ministry of the Interior ordered at the end of 2021, on behalf of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster A...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The gathering welcomes all who desire to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished on September 11, 2001. All proceeds were collected to support the National Fallen Fire...

IFSEC is excited to announce that in 2024 the UK’s pioneering security exhibition will feature a new conference dedicated to the fast-changing world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. In partnership with the global research and consultancy leader, Omdia, the conference will run at IFSEC 2024 in London’s ExCeL Gallery Rooms, away from the exhibition floor. trends and innovations The conference will give delegates an opportunity to look back...

A West Midlands mum has thanked Birmingham City Council for ensuring that a ‘life-saving’ sprinkler system had been installed in her tenth-floor flat, when a fire caused by an electric bike cut off her family’s only escape route out of the building. Even though 25 firefighters were mobilized and at the scene within three minutes – the sprinkler system had already brought the fire under control. Had they not been fitted, the outcome would have been very different. Import...

These buildings are admired globally for their architectural beauty, cultural significance, and historical importance. However, when it comes to fire protection, historic buildings pose unique challenges, and they require specific fire protection measures to ensure life safety. In this article, Coopers Fire Ltd discusses the need for fire resistance measures in historic buildings and the impact fire can have on these treasured structures. Fires in historic buildings Fire safety advice and fir...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering fire safety and security solutions providers, celebrated its outstanding colleagues at its annual Superstar awards ceremony last Friday, 19th May, 2023. Colleagues from across the UK and Ireland descended on the historic 12th Century Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire to celebrate their collective and individual hard work, dedication, and achievements during 2022. Glitz and glamor of the Oscars This year's theme was the glitz and glamor of the Osca...

The Big Bear Fire Department has a new way to report illegal fireworks. The new Illegal Firework Reporting System offers an easy and anonymous way to report the use and sale of personal fireworks. Anyone can now go on to the Department’s website or simply scan a QR Code and anonymously report the use or sales of illegal fireworks by completing a simple online reporting form. Fire Department Investigators will respond promptly to the reported location where fireworks are currently in use,...

In the last twelve months, the government has moved to strengthen a range of fire safety provisions in building regulations and guidance, including drawing up tougher standards on the use of combustible materials on medium-rise blocks of flats between 11m and 18m high. The changes are being brought about by the Building Etc (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022 which makes amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 and changes to Approved Document B. Changes Other aspects of the changes inc...

FirePro and Crown Safemasters, their Nigerian channel partner, participated in Securex West Africa 2023. The exhibition took place from May 9th to May 11th, 2023, at the Landmark Center in Lagos, Nigeria. This year marked the eleventh edition of Securex West Africa, solidifying its position as the premier exhibition and conference for professionals in the security, fire, and safety industry in the region. With over 3,000 attendees, the exhibition showcased more than 150 renowned brands from 25+...

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the promotion of Matt Pitzer to the position of Vice President of North American Sales — Fire & EMS. With this promotion, Safe Fleet is bringing in Jason Witmier to replace Matt Pitzer as the Director of OEM and Technical Sales. Safe Fleet appoints new Director of OEM and Technical Sales Jason Witmier will be managing the Fire & Emergency OEM account sales team In his new role, Jason...

Streamlight®, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, announced that it donated $21,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), which included $11,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light®, Red Vantage® helmet light, and Red Siege® AA lantern. Supporting NFFF via donations Streamlight earmarks $1.00, $3.00, and $2.00, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The d...

Woolpert was contracted to conduct a facility conditions assessment study of 24 facilities for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. The study’s findings, finalized in March, identified an estimated $22 million in needed repairs over the next 10 years with $12 million estimated for the most urgent repairs and improvements. Report recommendations The study attributed much of the projected costs to roofing, HVAC systems, windows, and upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms that would bring...

A new publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have helped protect our communities from fire has been published BAFSA in time for this year’s Sprinkler Week (15-22nd May). Greater London Review, provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. The review is broken down into three key areas: a look at fire trends in G...

Congratulations to the first recipient of the 2023 MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, Raymond Ravare! Ravare serves his community as a Volunteer Firefighter at the Ophir Rural Fire Department in Gold Beach, Oregon, USA. The MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), gives volunteer responders the chance to experience the most innovative and up-to-date technology to improve health and safety. Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet The...

On May 11, 2023, the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a hearing regarding ‘Reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs: Evaluating Effectiveness and Preparedness for Modern Challenges’. The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Georgia Director, David Bullard, testified at the hearing on the behalf of the NVFC. The hearing provided a great opportunity for the NVFC...

NIBCO is offering its free specification review service, a one-on-one individualized resource that offers customers the opportunity to have their specifications reviewed by industry professionals to ensure that they meet the most current industry standards. Targeted to consulting specifying engineers, design-build contractors and building owners, fire protection, mechanical and plumbing specifications are reviewed by industry professionals at NIBCO to ensure that they are not outdated. Free sp...

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY) and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 3104, the Helping Our Heroes Act. This bill would establish an “above the line” tax deduction for the time volunteer firefighters donate to their communities. Helping Our Heroes Act Specifically, the Helping Our Heroes Act allows volunteer emergency responders, including firefighters, ambulance services, civil air patrol, and search and rescue services, to treat each hour of service or training as a $20 charitable con...

A Cambridgeshire fire officer has celebrated four decades of dedicated service to the community. Station Commander Clive Allen, currently one of the Service’s officers working in the On-call Group, reached the milestone of 40 years as an operational firefighter and celebrated with officers and staff at Chatteris Fire Station, one of the stations he manages. He was presented with his long service certificate by Area Commander Stuart Smith. Firefighting career Clive began his firefighting...

First Response Group (FRG), a security, risk, and facilities management specialist business, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new positions; Mark Mansfield joins the company as a Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Sheila Sloan as the Director of Human Resources. The Leeds-headquartered firm, which employs more than 1,200 people is forecasting revenue of more than £60 million in 2023 continuing a long run of year-on-year growth. Furthermore, it is fir...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA) to serve its area. As the first TDA to service the Phoenixville borough, this specific type of truck was chosen because of the maneuverability and compartmentation. Phoenixville Fire Department worked closely with Campbell Supply, a KME dealer, to specify the truck to...

As part of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements, Nittan Europe Ltd is working on a number of Sustainability Initiatives, in an effort to reduce their overall carbon impact for the future. In part, driven by the necessity to introduce remote working during the pandemic, Nittan initiated use of a secure managed electronic signatory platform in 2021. Comprehensive training provided to all staff members Comprehensive training was provided to all members of staff, in order to...

Kentec Electronics, a pioneering manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will showcase its latest technologies at FIREX and highlight the sophisticated capabilities of its award-winning, flagship Taktis control panel and K-Mesh's wireless fire detection system through an on-stand video.  The K-Mesh wireless detection system will take center stage, showcasing how its self-healing and configuring MESH technology delivers optimum levels of reliability, alongside ease of installation, a...