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NCT CBRNe USA 2015 was this year’s place to be for meeting the country’s leading decision-makers NCT CBRNe USA 2015: Setting a benchmark for high-quality CBRN events of the future Giving an alternative to old-fashioned CBRN forums where stakeholders meet the same people and colleagues over and over again each year, NCT events are renowned for their high quality when it comes to international CBRN forums and to creating an interactive, intercultural CBRN community....

The event will feature 33 high-level educational sessions divided over three parallel tracks ASIS International, the world’s premier organisation for security professionals, has announced that it is accepting applications from industry leaders interested in presenting at its 7th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition (ASIS Middle East 2016) that will take place on 21-23 February 2016 in Dubai, UAE. ASIS Middle East 2016 is expected to attract mor...

The course is run by experts in the field who have multiple years’ experience in Fire Service roles People who are interested in pursuing a career in the fire and rescue service are invited to an open day. The University of Wolverhampton has launched a BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue degree in London to meet demand, and the course covers everything required for a firefighting career. An Open Day will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2015 at Harrow Fire Station, from 10am unt...

Event includes educational programme covering topics like Fire Doors, Fire Risk Management With just over two months to go before FIREX International opens its doors at London’s ExCeL, organisers have recently revealed further details of what to expect at the show this year. Not to be missed is the Expertise & Guidance Theatre, offering a free to attend educational programme across the three days covering key topics including Fire Doors, Smart Hotel Solutions, I...

The event’s highlight was the privatisation of Albpetrol announced by the Prime Minister Following his speech, Energy Minister Damian Gjiknuri announced that there are still 13 unexplored onshore and offshore oil blocks in Albania, which the Government aims to offer to private sector investors. He added that the Albanian Government will “ensure a transparent and competitive process to attract serious companies and investors that can afford exploration and produ...

Event will strengthen Homeland Security, Policing and Information Security sectors “SecProTec East Africa powered by intersec” is the leading trade show in East and Central Africa´s region for the security, safety and protection technology industry. SecProTec East Africa powered by intersec is partnered with East Africa Community, East African Business Council, Kenyan Government, Kenya Security Industry Association, Protective Security Industry Associatio...

The new apprenticeships will be based on outcomes rather than qualifications & feature assessment at end of program With the recent National Apprenticeship Week, Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. is playing a lead role in determining new Apprenticeship standards and assessment criteria for The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Trailblazer initiative. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Includin...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has completed wireless (radio) fire and security systems installations for a new 60-cover cafe located in a refurbishment of one of the oldest, Grade 1 listed, buildings in West Malling, Kent. This is the latest installation for the property portfolio of Choice’s client Market Town Developments. The 65 High Street site of the new Hungry Guest Café has been dated at least as far back as the 1400s and contains a number of significant features of a...

Event showcased Europe’s leading suppliers of security technology and solutions ASIS International held its 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 29-31 March 2015 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Almost 500 attendees from 46 countries gathered to take part in a rich programme composed of exciting networking events, key industry presentations with exceptional keynote speakers and an industry exhibition showcasing Europe&rsq...

NYFRS Authority urge business owners to conduct fire risk assessment or review any existing fire risk assessment when required Following the prosecution of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provisions and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshi...

The three-day trade show aims to serve the construction development of Myanmar BuildTech Yangon, the definitive trade show for the building and construction development sector, returns this year with a larger exhibition from 27 to 29 May 2015 at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Yangon. Organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, and co-organised by Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA), the three-day trade show aims to serve the...

The aerial dataset is being deployed across the entire organisation with more than 1,600 staff having access to the data Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is using the latest high resolution aerial photography from Bluesky to improve incident response and planning. The aerial dataset, covering more than three and a half thousand square kilometres, is being deployed across the entire organisation with more than 1,600 staff having access to the data via the service’...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will speak on the importance of agility & ability to perform under pressure Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE has been revealed as the second high-profile speaker confirmed for the Inspirational Speaker Series at this year’s Protection & Management Series; he will take to the stage on Wednesday 17th June at 2.30pm at ExCeL London. Pushing the boundaries of safety, Sir Ranulph Fiennes was described by The Guinness Book of Records in 1984 as &ldq...

It deals with procedures & technical requirements to be followed when filling portable fire extinguishers The Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA) has warmly welcomed what it believes to be a landmark for common sense and sustainability of our planet’s natural resources with the publication of the revised edition of BS5306 Part 9. This very important document deals with the procedures and technical requirements which should be follo...

Event has been supported by Ministry of Public Health & Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan The preparation for the 5th Anniversary Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition KIOSH 2015 is in full swing. The project will take place with the active support of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on April 28-29, 2015 in Astana. MCFR Kazakhstan LLC provides information suppo...

The award category has seen a record number of entries for 2015 The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was announced as the winner of the Driving Efficiency Through Technology award at the LGC Awards ceremony in London on Wednesday 11th March. Shortlisted entries included The Improvement Service, Islington LBC, Lancashire County Council and Southwark LBC. The Service’s Incident Command Training Suite (ICTS) met all the criteria for this new award. Opened in 2010...

Event will bring together technologies, equipment & expertise to increase safety of highways Expotraffic 2015, the 3rd international exhibition for road traffic management and highways operation, will take place in Moscow from 27 to 29 April 2015. The venue for the event will be the VDNKh All-Russia Exhibition Centre in the centre of the city, which was also used for the 2014 show. Bringing together the technologies, equipment and expertise needed to increase the efficien...

Fitting of sprinklers not only in protect assets but also help in reducing the impact fire has on supply chain The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is calling upon the Government to provide an incentive for businesses to install fire sprinklers, by introducing a reduction in stamp duty in new or renovated commercial properties that are fitted with sprinklers. The move has been proposed as part of the Local Government Association (LGA) and CFOA’s document: 'The...

Protection & Management Series is dedicated to protecting and managing property, people & information Baroness Karren Brady CBE has been revealed as the first of three inspirational keynote speakers at this year’s Protection & Management 2015, opening the event on Tuesday 16th June at ExCeL London. Baroness Brady is known as the ‘first lady of football’ having become MD of Birmingham City at the age of just 23 and is also well-known to millio...

The changes were approved for implementation by North Yorkshire Fire Authority in September 2014 Automatic fire alarms help to keep premises and their occupants safe by providing an early warning of a possible fire and enabling people inside the building to evacuate. However, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is alerted to a large number of false alarms every year. Responding to all these alarms is a huge waste of resources. From 1st April 2015 response to automatic fire al...

FLIR Systems developed K-Series cameras in collaboration with fire departments around the world As a leading provider of thermal imaging cameras for firefighting applications, FLIR Systems developed its K-Series cameras in close collaboration with fire departments around the world. To share some of its knowledge and expertise with its customers, FLIR has now released a free guidebook for firefighters, called Thermal Imaging for Firefighters: The Ultimate Guide. Although i...

Prysmian’s FP website has guidance documents including suitable fixing advice for fire performance cables The 17th edition of Wiring Regulations sees amendments to BS 7671, the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations. One of the changes includes ensuring all cable installations in escape routes are fixed with fire-resistant components to improve fire safety of the occupants and fire fighters. Previously it was not r...

Attendees accessed to 33 educational sessions, a CSO Roundtable Summit was also organised Under the patronage of His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security, the ASIS 6th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition, was held on 15-17 February 2015 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. More than 580 attendees from 45 countries gathered to take part in cutting-edge learning and networking opportunities a...

Apollo’s XP95 Optical Smoke Detector_55000-600 Patients, staff and visitors to one of London’s top hospitals are better protected thanks to a new Apollo Fire Detectors Discovery® system specified by fire alarm specialist Static Systems Group (SSG) and leading construction and development company, Skanska. St Bartholomew's Hospital (commonly known at Barts), is a leading, internationally renowned teaching hospital based in the Capital, offering a full range...

Euralarm believes in standardizing definition of accommodation categories too which is inconsistent Euralarm has urged the EU to issue a directive governing fire safety and security compliance in tourism accommodation across the single market. Horizontal legislation at European level is necessary to regulate tourist accommodation more consistently and effectively, according to the lobby group, which represents European fire-safety and se...

FIREX International will be held in the south hall alongside IFSEC International FIREX International 2015 will open its doors from 16-18 June 2015 at London’s ExCeL, offering fire and security professionals’ unparalleled access to leading global technology, solutions and knowledge with the aim of promoting expertise in life safety. Returning to London’s ExCeL for a second year, FIREX International will be located in the south hall alongside IFSEC Interna...

Fire detection equipment was donated to Memorial Trust due to tie-up between Apollo, FFE & ADI Global The Wing, the visitor and education centre being built at the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent, will be protected by Apollo fire detection equipment. The building, designed in the shape of the iconic Spitfire wing, will house the Scramble Experience, the Battle of Britain Trust’s new visitor attraction, and the Geoffrey Page Centre, which i...

Muscat Expo LLC is the only company from Oman to participate at Intersec 2015 in Dubai Muscat Expo LLC participated at the INTERSEC Exhibition in Dubai which concluded last week and was the only Company from Oman at the exhibition. INTERSEC which is in its 17th edition, is the largest international trade exhibition for Fire, Safety and Security in the world with over 1200 Exhibitors and more than 25,000 visitors from over 100 countries. Muscat Expo LLC exhibited OFSEC - Oman...

Agrippa door holders enable fire doors in school corridors to be held open and release them in event of fire alarm Agrippa wire-free fire door holders have been installed at one of Birmingham’s largest schools, enabling fire doors in school corridors to be legally held open, releasing them in the event of a fire alarm to protect students and staff. With over 1400 students and 270 Sixth Formers, Fairfax Academy in Sutton Coalfield is typical of many larger, busy schools...

Apple’s fingerprint sensor for iphone 5s interested the intelligent mobile portable device producers China’s bio metric industry enjoys 40% annual growth rate with the overall economy development. Influenced by the depression of macroeconomic environment during 2011-2012, bio metric industry also could not be immune to it and many enterprises faced severer challenges. The market information in 2013 had interested biometric enterprises, that was, iphone 5s was equip...