Fire Industry News for September 2013

650 Apollo XP95 detectors were specified to meet the main fire detection requirements in the hotel Holidaymakers and partygoers visiting a new exclusive hotel on the Balearic Island of Ibiza can party and relax in safety as well as style, thanks to the very latest in fire detection solutions from Apollo Fire Detectors. The Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel completed the building of its new hotel wing, The Ushuaïa Tower, in May 2013. With breathtaking views of the Mediterra...

Chris will be working with partners to ensure that Apollo's extensive product range meets industry needs Apollo Fire Detectors has further strengthened its position as a leading global provider of innovative fire detection products with the appointment of Chris Moore as Technical Director. In his new role, Chris will be responsible for the delivery of new product developments in line with the business technology strategy, with a key focus on fire detection for wireless and lo...

Chris Stott, MD of Wessex Fire & Security spoke about fire and security relating to farms and rural locations Members of Gillingham and Shaftesbury Young Farmers Club are looking the part in new rugby shirts - thanks to sponsorship from Wessex Fire & Security. The club is over 30 strong and now they are colour co-ordinated and wearing personalised tops, emblazoned with the new sponsor’s logo. Chris Stott, MD of Dorset-based Wessex Fire & Security, met t...

Aico’s Ei160RC alarms were installed  in light of a fire safety review following the Lakanal House fire in London Nottinghamshire’s A1 Housing has announced its decision to install Aico Ei160RC Series alarms into its flats, in light of a fire safety review following the tragic Lakanal House tower block fire in London. A1 Housing is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) providing the day-to-day management of Bassetlaw District Council's housing sto...

HIAL’s programme will involve basic firefighting theory and practice under the tutorship of Orkney College UHI A new training partnership has been formed between regional airport operator HIAL and Orkney College UHI in a move designed to provide lifesaving fire fighting training to maritime personnel across Orkney. HIAL has teamed up with the College’s Maritime Studies department to create a training programme tailored for people working in fishing, marine renewab...

Jonathan will lead Kentec’s business development team and work closely with company’s in-house sales operation Kentec Electronics Ltd., the UK’s leading Fire control panel manufacturer, has appointed Jonathan Gilbert as General Manager, Global Sales, to head up the company’s business development team and work closely with Kentec’s in-house sales operation. Jonathan brings with him a wealth of Fire Industry experience. Over the last 16 years he ha...

Chubb was chosen to protect employees, machinery and stock at Panelco’s facility in Stoke Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of security and safety solutions for businesses and industry nationwide, has won a contract to upgrade the fire detection systems at Panelco Limited, one of the country’s largest wood panel manufacturing businesses. Chubb is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Panelco, a distr...

The Oshkosh Striker features advanced safety systems and delivers innovative fire suppression technology Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will showcase its Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle at inter airport Europe – a leading airport industry exhibition of new products and technologies - held October 8-11 at the Munich Trade Fair in Munich, Germany. On display at outdoor booth E78, the Oshkosh Striker...

The bracket saves time during a rescue operation and protects the pump from damage during transport With the Holmatro Quick Fix & Release Bracket you no longer need to devise your own solutions for securing a hydraulic pump in your rescue vehicle. It helps you to pull out and put back the pump quicker and easier than ever before. Thanks to its universal mounting, the Quick Fix & Release bracket fits in most rescue trucks. Using the bracket saves precious time during a...

SideSlide Series handheld lights can be mounted on the side of firefighter helmets, select rescue helmets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce that its SideSlide Series (powerful CREE LED flashlights featuring an innovative helmet adaptor) has been upgraded to 200 lumens. These handheld lights can be mounted on the side of firefighter helmets, wide brim hard hats and select rescue helmets. The SideSlide is a side mounted helmet light designed specifically for use...

Chubb installed an addressable fire alarm system comprising both smoke and heat detection throughout the property The Astley Ainslie hospital has chosen Chubb Fire & Security UK to help protect patients, staff and assets with a new fire protection system. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. A community hospital operated by NHS Lothian, The Astley Ainslie hospital specialises in post-acute care and rehabilitation for p...

Gas Safety Week will see more organisations coming together to bring gas safety issues to the forefront of people’s minds Home safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products, is helping to keep the nation gas safe by sharing vital life-saving messages as part of its support of this year’s Gas Safety Week, organised by Gas Safe Register (16th – 22nd September). This third annual Gas Safety Week will see more organisations than ever before coming togeth...

Smith & Williamson will be able to provide an expert guiding hand to Churchesfire A key player in the UK’s £1.2 billion fire protection market has appointed a new auditor and tax adviser. Churchesfire, headquartered near Southampton, chose the South Coast office of accountancy and investment management firm Smith & Williamson to provide the services at a key point in the business' development. Andrew Edmonds, who heads up assurance and business services a...

The Pierce booth showcases the company’s history of innovation and highlights its 100th anniversary Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently desplayed six custom fire and rescue vehicles at the 2013 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exhibition at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. The Pierce booth #4431 showcased the company’s history of innovation and highlights its 100th ann...

The NFPA has issued a few fire safety tips for college students In a new NFPA report, September and October were identified as peak months for fires in college housing. According to the report "Structure Fires in Dormitories, Fraternities, Sororities, and Barracks," in 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 3,810 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and barracks. As college students settle into housing at school or o...

The fire system manufacturers will present their implementation reports and best trading offers at TB Forum 2014 Within the framework of the XIX International Forum "Security and Safety Technologies" the leading manufacturers are going to show the world their advanced technologies, to reveal reviews of new product lines 2014, to present their implementation reports and best trading offers in the field of Fire Safety category in no small part due to the interest with respect to...

The ambulance service uses the Bristol’s technical rescue PPE for its Hazardous Area Response Teams The Channel Islands have a reputation for being the sunniest part of the UK. For Bristol, business has certainly brought a ray of sunshine in the form of firefighter PPE contracts over the past 2 years. The fire and rescue services on the Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney as well as the airport fire services on Jersey and Guernsey all now use Bristol firefight...

Apollo XP95 detectors and XPander range of devices were installed at the three storey site Apollo Fire Detectors is playing an integral role in keeping visitors and staff safe at one of Londonderry’s most recognisable landmarks, following a major refurbishment project completed this summer. The historic Guildhall in Londonderry reopened to the public in June following a £9.5m restoration, which included the installation of Apollo Fire Detectors’ XP95 range a...

Sprue will donate one CO alarm to the charity for every 20 FireAngel CO9XT CO alarms sold With the traditionally busy heating season just around the corner, plumbing and heating engineers can this year give a significant boost to the number of people protected against the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) in Northern Ireland, thanks to a joint campaign run by Sprue Safety Products and the Gis A Hug Foundation. From October 1st, Sprue will donate one CO alarm to the charity for...

A BS 5839 compliant category L1 addressable system from Hochiki was recommended for the project Hochiki has helped the resort meet all its fire detection requirements. Situated at the centre of the glorious Maltese Archipelago and overlooking the white sands of Mellieha Bay, The Seabank Resort & Spa is one of the Islands’ few fully all-inclusive holiday locations and attracts guests from all over the world. Its extensive facilities include five themed restaurant...

FoxFury will team up with Chasing4Life and 1st Responder Treatment on the Reach For The Light project FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its LED fire helmet lights, portable scene lights and right angle firefighter flashlights at Fire Rescue International (FRI) this week in Chicago, IL. The company's new SideSlide C-clamp side helmet light, along with Eddy Weiss of Chasing4Life, will also be in the FoxFury booth (#1712). FoxFury has made all-LED, application-specific l...

The team will use Command headlamps and Nomad flood lights for vehicle maintenance FoxFury Lighting Solutions is proud to sponsor the University of Michigan Solar Car Team (umsolar) in their effort to win the 2013 World Solar Challenge. FoxFury has provided umsolar with portable LED area lighting for night use during the 1,800 mile (3000 km) road race across the Australian Outback. "We are excited to have FoxFury on board as our exclusive lighting partner again this year!&nb...