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SSAIB’s Marketing Manager will describe the advantages of its BAFE SP 205 UKAS-accredited scheme SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, will have a double presence at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International shows in Birmingham. The organisation is exhibiting on separate stands within both shows from 13-16 May at the NEC. A full complement of SSAIB staff will be on hand to discuss a range of topics on stand D35 (Hall 5) at IFSEC...
The LED lights will be waterproof, impact resistant and will meet NFPA fire resistant requirements FoxFury Lighting Solutions will be releasing a new series of LED lights for first responders at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC 2013) in Indianapolis, IN. This new light will be unveiled at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 25 in booth #5457. FoxFury has been developing LED lighting tools (including helmet lights, right angle flashlights and rechargeable area ligh...
Altronix’s eFlow Power Supply/Chargers deliver value added performance for integrated systems Altronix is showcasing several new models in its innovative series of eFlow Power Supply/Chargers at ISC West. The eFlow Series is available in a variety of models with a wide range of power ratings, along with an extensive complement of intelligent features that operate with security, fire and access control systems. “eFlow takes power supply/chargers to a new level of v...
FireSwitch features an LCD display on the enclosure’s front panel and an Ethernet port for programming and monitoring Altronix’s new FireSwitch NAC Networked Power Extenders on display at ISC West deliver a host of intelligent features including local and remote programming and status monitoring. These new features provide real-time status conditions to cost-effectively determine whether or not a service call is required. FireSwitch is also compatible wit...
ISC West will see Altronix introduce its eBridgePlue Adapters, eFlow Power Supply/Chargers and FireSwitch Extenders Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is showcasing several new products here at ISC West 2013. Introductions include eBridgePlus™ Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters that transmit IP video, data and power over coaxial cable enabling legacy infrastructure to s...
During this Day of Service, residents are encouraged to participate in wildfire mitigation projects The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced its first Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service to be piloted in Colorado on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The Day of Service is being promoted in coordination with the American Red Cross, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, READYColorado, and Rocky Mountain Insurance...
The FLIR K-Series is designed to meet the toughest operating conditions FLIR Systems, the world leader in portable thermal imaging, has chosen FIREX 2013 to introduce to UK firefighters, a brand new range of uncooled radiometric cameras. The new FLIR K-Series enhances the company’s established presence in this sector by factoring in camera features developed for harsh industrial environments. A typical example is the torch-style grip of this new model that has been pr...
Firex International is moving back to London after 16 years at Birmingham's NEC UBM Live recently announced that the UK-based Protection & Management Series including IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show will move from Birmingham’s NEC to ExCeL London in June 2014. The decision comes at the end of a 12 month period of research and consultation with stakeholders across all communities, which resulted in overwhelm...
The forum will bring together local, regional and international fire safety professionals and experts Brig. Eng. Mubarak Juma Al- Ghailani, Director General of civil defence (The Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance), Royal Oman Police has confirmed to officially open the Fire Safety Technology Forum Oman – an international forum and exhibition dedicated to showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and strategies to reduce the risk and spread of fire; an...
The event aimed to highlight the importance of incorporating fire regulations into furniture designs Members of the British Institute of Interior Designers were given a lesson in fire safety at an event held in London last month. The event, called ‘Designing and Specifying for Fire Safety’, aimed to highlight how fire regulations need to be incorporated into furniture designs and specifications. Chief Operating Officer for FIRA International, Phil Reynolds, was o...
Hochiki to celebrate new venture by showcasing its products at Intersec Dubai Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has opened a new office in Dubai in order to promote its industry leading fire detection and emergency lighting systems across the Middle East. The company will celebrate this new venture by showcasing its wide range of products at Intersec Dubai, which takes place on the 15th-17th January 2013. Hochiki Europe has enjoyed...
FoxFury presented its portable LED scene lights and spotlights as well as LED headlamps FoxFury Lighting Solutions exhibited at the recent 100th National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo in Orlando, FL. FoxFury presented its portable LED scene lights and spotlights along with its standard and intrinsically safe LED headlamps in booth #664 to the EHS and safety professionals in attendance. NSC celebrated their Celebration of the Century from October 22 to 24 at the Orange...
IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 will take place in Riyadh from 9th to 11th Dec 2012 Saudi Aramco, Technology Control Company (TCC), Sabic and Ma’aden are confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 event. The event, which takes place in Riyadh from the 9th to 11th December 2012, will be held alongside and in partnership with the 15th International Conference and Exhibition for Industrial Security, organised by the Higher Commission for Indust...
Sprue Safety Products is committed to keeping more people safe from the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide Northern Ireland is the first country in the UK to take an important step forward in protecting its residents and tenants against the potentially fatal dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). Changes to Northern Ireland’s Building Regulations come into force from October 31st, making it a legal requirement to fit carbon monoxide alarms in all dwellings where a new or rep...
FoxFury is showcasing its Nomad Prime, Command Series and Breakthrough BT2 and BT3 FoxFury Lighting Solutions is exhibiting at this week's NC/SC IAAI Training Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. This is the joint conference for the North Carolina Chapter & South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, which runs October 15-17. FoxFury will feature its LED fire helmet lights and portable, rechargeable LED area light and spotlight at its...
Hochiki's FIREwave is designed for locations where minimum disturbance to the fabric of the building is important Hochiki Europe’s FIREwave wireless fire detection system makes its debut at Security Essen 2012. FIREwave forms part of Hochiki’s market leading range of innovative systems that offer unrivalled levels of flexibility, reliability and usability. Third party approved and EN 54 compliant, FIREwave is specifically designed for use in locations where minimu...
Hochiki's FIREscape+ integrates addressable fire detection and emergency lighting technology Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, will showcase its premium performance fire detection and emergency lighting systems at Security Essen 2012. Taking centre stage will be a live working demonstration of the company’s latest breakthrough – FIREscape+. This unique system integrates intelligent, addressable fire detection and emergen...
The events will be held in New York and Washington D.C. Two UK firefighters employed by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending two fundraising events on the evenings of 13th September at the Battery Park Restaurant New York and a similar event on the 14th September at The Mansion on O Street in Washington DC. Both events will start at 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The aim of the events is to raise donations for the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation and rai...
The Pierce vehicles on display included five custom apparatus, a pumper tanker and responder pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company recently displayed seven fire and rescue vehicles at the 2012 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exposition in Denver, Colo. The vehicles include five custom apparatus on display at Pierce’s booth #9001. A Pierce pumper tanker is also being showcased at the Pet...
FoxFury will exhibit in booth 942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce that it's bringing their brand new Breakthrough smoke cutting firefighter right angle lights to Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD. FoxFury will also debut an innovative new LED light at this event, though details are being kept secret for now. FoxFury will be exhibiting in booth #942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 in Baltimor...
Akron to feature severe-duty water cannons for fire fighting, dust suppression and cleaning machines Akron Brass, a manufacturer of high performance fire fighting equipment, will showcase its latest water cannons in a “dynamic” display on Stand 7119 during the 2012 Queensland Mining and Engineering (QME) Exhibition at the Mackay Showground from July 24-26. The range of manual, joystick-controlled and PLC-controlled robotic water cannons and firefighting nozzles is...
NFPA's fire prevention week will be held from October 7-13 and will focus on home fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme as “Have Two Ways Out!” to encourage families across the country to prioritize fire escape planning and practice. From October 7-13, 2012, NFPA blazes the trail for home fire safety and leads the campaign to have a home fire escape plan that prepares families to think fast an...
The High Volume/Low Speed Fans and Sprinkler Operation won the 2012 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo. The recipient of the 2012 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Communication of Fire Protection Concepts is Dr. Gregory T. Linteris for his paper, “Clean Agent Suppression of Energized Electrical...
Latest technologies, such as fire fighting monitors and green sprinklers to be discussed at the event In the year 2010-2011, according to the United Kingdom HSE statistics 171 workers were killed at work, a rate of 0.6 fatalities per 100 000 workers, 26.4 million days were lost overall, on an average 15 days per case of work-related illness or workplace injury. In the Middle East as per the HSE statistics the most common reasons cited for fire mishaps are non-working smoke ala...
AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...
The NFPA Conference & Expo will feature solution providers showcasing the latest technology in fire protection The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is turning up the heat in Las Vegas at the annual NFPA Conference & Expo, June 11-14. Top fire safety experts will come together at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the most comprehensive educational event in the industry, offering insight during more than 135 sessions and 19 in-depth seminars. The Expo wil...
Apollo's Senior Product Manager delivered a seminar on Integrating Fire Detection into Building Systems Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, recently exhibited at IFSEC at Birmingham NEC (14th – 17th May). As a truly global company, Apollo highlighted its industry-leading provision of localised customer service on a worldwidescale. Apollo has regional offices in the UK, America and China, which offer aftersales support to Apol...
Opgal’s EyeSec Fire Detection camera and another ground-breaking camera was unveiled at IFSEC 2012 Opgal Optronics Industries, which celebrates 30 years since inception, recently showcased its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC International in the UK from May 14 - 17. Opgal, known mostly for its innovative solutions and unmatched thermal picture quality, was founded in 1982. Its solutions are based on 30 years of developmen...
Hochiki showcases "Dont Gamble With Your Life Safety" at stand 3/C20 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is urging visitors to this year’s IFSEC not to gamble with their life safety. For almost 100 years Hochiki has designed and produced leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products that have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for integrity and long-term reliability. With this in mind, the company is promo...
Providers of sprinkler system and fire simulators will exhibit their products at Security Essen 2012 Security and fire protection experts from all over the world are going to meet at the Security Essen from 25 to 28 September 2012. About 1,100 international exhibitors will showcase their products and services. It has to be noted that the area of fire protection has grown again. A total of 140 fire protection exhibitors will be present at the fair,that is an increase of more th...
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