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After revolutionizing the firefighter safety market with the introduction of the industry’s first and only thermal imaging camera integrated into the firefighter’s breathing apparatus, MSA Safety Incorporated plans to turn heads once again, this time with helmets. The company has announced it will debut a new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns XF1, at the annual Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC International 2018), scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Ind...

Skanwear caters to electrical engineers working in diverse environments with stock garments that meet safety legislation A protective garment supplier that specialises in fire-resistant apparel for a variety of hot and cold environments has offered workwear solutions for both genders in a wide range of sizing options. Skanwear is a well-established, global brand that manufactures clothes specifically designed to protect against the harmful qualities of arc flash, which can re...

Rich and Dino will be responsible for all operations, business strategy and growth for the global security and fire businesses, respectively Honeywell, a pioneer in products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive grea...

Honeywell TITAN SCBA facilitates easier and faster rescue of downed firefighters Honeywell has announced that its flagship Honeywell TITAN firefighter breathing equipment has been improved with a louder alarm to make it easier to find downed firefighters. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) As part of their standard turnout gear, firefighters wear an air cylinder with a respirator and facepiece known as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This equipment includes...

This Inspirational Speaker Series gives visitors the opportunity to hear from leaders outside of the fire safety profession Following the announcement last month of FIREX International’s best ever keynotes; rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE; double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE, FIREX International and Autonomous FM are thrilled to reveal a fourth inspirational speaker for this year’s event. Nigel O...

SecProTec joined also forces with the organiser of GPEC & CCExpo again SecProTec East Africa powered by Intersec took place for the fourth time. The second edition in partnership with Messe Frankfurt and its world-famous brand “Intersec” proved to be the leading security business platform for the whole East and Central African region. From 15th – 17th September 2016, 52 local and international companies showed their latest products and innovations to...

The engine was being donated to a fire brigade in San Juan by the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA) Workwear and specialist protective clothing manufacturer Ballyclare Limited played host to a special ceremony recently, when a fire engine bound for Argentina was named in the company’s honour. The engine was being donated to a fire brigade in San Juan by the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA) - a charity to which Ballyclare has made numerous d...

Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 54 countries The declaration from a Dubai Government official that worker lives are being put at risk due to firms failing to properly clothe and protect them has garnered the attention of global health and safety companies and manufacturers of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Worker safety Raed Al Marzouqi, Head of Occupational Health and Safety at Dubai Municipality, told delegates at the recently concluded BOH...

Bristol’s innovative LayerFlex range provides a layered approach to PPE for fire-fighters Bristol Uniforms is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of protective clothing, meeting the diverse needs of emergency services personnel in the UK and around the world. Working with leading international fibre and fabric manufacturers including WL Gore, PBI Performance Products and DuPont, Bristol’s in-house design teams continue to develop innovative and progressive garme...

SHF 2016 is the only exhibition specific to the industries of Fire, Emergency and Search&Rescue Final preparations are about to reach completion for the International SHF Exhibitions which will take place in Istanbul Expo Centre (IFM) on September 22nd - 25th, 2016. Turkey's the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions in the Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition and Fire&Rescue Exhibition are SHF Exhibitions are getting ready to bring together all industry...

New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops hav...

Ballyclare donates to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all Ballyclare is always pleased to support the fire and rescue community. Over the year’s the company has donated protective clothing to charities and countries across the world to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all. Charity with IFRA One charity Ballyclare work with is the International Fire and...

The global gathering at the three-day event is as impressive as ever, reinforced by 14 country pavilions The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and US companies leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month. The 18th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 co...

18th edition of Secutech took place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Insightful fringe activities covered wide spectrum of industry sectors One of the most influential international exhibitions for security professionals, Secutech, successfully concluded its 2015 edition on a high note. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 18th edition of Secutech utilised 35,875 square metre of exhibition space from 28 – 30 A...

HAIX will demonstrate its new Fire Eagle, Fire Hero 2 & Black Eagle range Extra light and extra safe firefighter boot in a sports design that meets all relevant safety standards. With its new Fire Eagle, HAIX demonstrates once more its leadership when it comes to firefighter boots. With its innovative flexible sole and low height, this fashionable boot has been designed for maximum comfort. Professional rescuers appreciate the lightweight construction of the new Fire E...

INTERSCHUTZ 2015 generally attracts around 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Minister of the Interior, praised the commitment of the many volunteers working with Germany’s technical civil defense organisation, the voluntary fire service and other relief organisations. According to de Maizière, who is also serving as the patron of INTERSCHUTZ 2015 in Hannover, approx. 1.7 million volunteers form the backbone of Germany&...

The three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time World's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Organis...

This year’s applicants have been judged by distinguished jury panel from range of disciplines from the CBRNe community In cooperation with CBNW magazine, IB Consultancy is proud to announce the nominees of the Second Edition of the NCT CBRNe Awards. The Awards are a unique opportunity to reward companies and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the CBRNe end-user Community by offering great solutions, excellent products and meaningful innovations....

BHX Fire & Rescue provides fire cover with Bristol Uniforms XFlex structural fire kit to the airport The signing of a 5 year lease agreement with Birmingham International Airport will see the airport’s 64 firefighters being equipped with new, state-of-the-art, head-to-toe protective clothing from July this year. Following an extensive trial period, during which alternative firefighter PPE options were put through a range of tests, BHX Fire & Rescue Ltd, which pr...

The event will help raise suggested donation and will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, together with W. S. Darley & Co., are sponsoring the “Give-Back Giveaway” sweepstakes at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis for the chance to win more than $60,000 in firefighting equipment. A $10 suggested donation in the NFFF or Pierce booths is all it takes to e...

Bristol to supply 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers, as well as helmets, gloves and boots Following a strategic decision by the Fire & Rescue Authority in late 2010 to adopt the ICP procurement facility, Avon FRS began the move to Bristol as its new PPE supplier for its 800 firefighters. This is now being completed through the deployment of a purchase managed service (PMS) head-to-toe ICP contract involving the supply of 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers along with h...

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The new address is: Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.Tel.:      08444 932 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

Shareholders will vote on proposals to take Cosalt off the Stock Exchange The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed. Shareholders in the engineering business will vote on proposals to take it off the Stock Exchange later this month, but Trevor Sands said the company was more focused on preparing for the busy months ahead. Mr Sands said he was...

View of St. Peter's Cathedral from the famous Stone Bridge in Regensburg, where the Haix press conference events began Earlier this month, Haix, the manufacturer of professional firefighting boots including the FIRE HERO, held an international press conference at their headquarters in Germany. Among the invited guests were Tony Saville and Bernadette Cumento, Publisher and Editor of TheBigRedGuide.com. Haix had an exciting lineup of events for their guests, beginnin...

As part of the Haix international press conference earlier this month, TheBigRedGuide.com's Publisher, Tony Saville, and Editor, Bernadette Cumento were given a chance to tour the factory and see different stages of testing and production. See highlights of the two-day event in pictures below:   See the album with captions

Haix has expanded its product line with the PROTECTOR ALPIN, the AIRPOWER® R90 and the FIRE HERO® Vario HAIX is restructuring its whole presence. From October 2011 on, the innovative Bavarian professional shoe manufacturer will appear with a new logo and a new strategy. This is the logical consequence in the further development of the ambitious, growth-oriented company. "We have reached a strategically decisive point in our company's history," says Ewald Haimerl, h...

XFlex™ products boast features such as comfort, ergonomic, fit and composite flexibility Bristol Uniforms, a world leader in the design and manufacture of firefighter protective clothing, is launching an innovative systems approach to providing structural firefighters with a range of mix and match options. Comfort, ergonomic fit and composite flexibility are core features of the their new XFlex™ range of products. Building on the success of their groundbreaking E...

Alex McAllister has several years experience working in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing Cosalt's Workwear business has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Alex McAllister as Senior Account Manager. The move will help the company expand its presence in the highly competitive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market, particularly the fire and police sectors.  Well known in the industry for his knowledge and technical expertise, Alex joins C...

Suffolk fire officer completes 2011 London marathon dressed in full fire kit On call fire officer Ivan Layzell, stationed at Haverhill Fire Station, wore a Cosalt structural fire suit, comprising tunic and overtrousers, as well as fire boots and helmet. He was aiming to break the Guinness World Record of 4 hours 45 minutes for running a marathon in a fire suit but the hot weather slowed his progress and the 45-year-old grandfather finished the race in just over six hours. Sa...

TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions