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The joy of seeing each other again to network and exchange knowledge could be felt everywhere at the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2022. More than 4,000 visitors from Germany and abroad - a new record - came to the Koelnmesse and visited the large trade fair with its attractions as well as the top-class expert conferences in the adjoining halls. Technical fire prevention The large trade fair for structural, organizational, and technical fire prevention and protection was a hive of activity on both d...

The Home Office has published new Guidance for anyone with responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.  The information published highlights “This guidance is for people who have responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (“the Regulations”). You will have such responsibilities if, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Fire Safety Order”), you are a “Responsible Person” (or a p...

International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...

Detector Testers’s 2023 exhibition calendar kicks off early with the return of Intersec, the international exhibition for fire, security and emergency services. The 24th edition of the Intersec exhibition runs from 17th January to 19th January, 2023 and is set to re-unite the industry through conversation and product demonstrations that are focused on the latest technologies designed to overcome the challenges faced by fire and security professionals. Intersec 2023 The company will be...

G7c personal wearable by Blackline Safety is the world’s first connected gas detector and lone worker safety monitor certified to the newly-upgraded BS 8484:2022, the standard that underpins the UK’s lone worker safety leadership. Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Employers have a legal obligation to manage any health and safety risks before their employees can work alone. Potentially harmful events In addition to the almost 700,000...

It already feels and looks like winter in some parts of the country, and it won’t be long before the season brings more widespread winter storms. As winter approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and other storm hazards. Loss of Power Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. Portable generators create a risk of CO poisoning that can kill in mi...

Residents are urged to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they look to keep warm and reduce energy use this winter.  As temperatures drop heading into the coldest part of the year, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is highlighting the potential risks of finding alternative, unsafe ways of heating and lighting their homes as the cost of living continues to increase. Stay Fire Safe campaign The Service is supporting Na...

Nittan Elite Partner, Fire Technology Ireland (FTI), has recently commissioned and supplied an L1 addressable fire detection system using Nittan Evolution fire detection devices at the EXO, the tallest commercial building in Ireland, located in Dublin. The EXO building contains 16 floors over three basements. More than 1,350 Nittan Evolution Analogue Addressable devices were installed as the primary detection system throughout the building, along with Advanced Electronics MxPro 5 Series fire al...

Nittan is pleased to announce that Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd has been recognized as Nittan Elite Partner of the year. This is in recognition of not only their excellent sales performance, but also their clear commitment to the Nittan brand, and exceptional customer support. Michelle Agius, Managing Director of Eurotech said, “We take immense pride in knowing our product range inside out so we can provide our customers with the best advice, product choice, and technical support to comple...

Comelit-PAC has been working with partners GB Integrated Systems to fit the latest fire safety solutions at Claremont Primary School to ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and visitors. The Manchester-based school, part of the Heart of Manchester Partnership, is a thriving primary school, with a child-centered ethos. It prides itself on being an outward-looking school, actively engaging and encouraging interaction with the local community.   To ensure ongoing fire safety, GB Integrated Sy...

A fire that broke out at an industrial estate near Rotherham is still issuing toxic smoke from burning waste eight weeks later. The warehouse at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, which stores a mixture of domestic and industrial waste, caught fire in the early hours of 21 September 2022. However, it appears that fire crews are still struggling to completely extinguish hotspots within the waste piles, mainly due to the amount of waste that has been stored there.  fire suppression When...

In 2021, the Task Group Domestic Life Safety was reactivated and started its work on the important issue of fire safety in the domestic environment. During the European Fire Safety Week, focusing on citizen safety at the heart of the energy transition, Euralarm speak with Thorsten Teichert, chair of the Task Group, on the progress that has been made. Importance of Task Group But first, why did the Task Group resume its work again? The answer seems quite simple: in addition to 5,000 deaths per...

After a couple of years away, Detector Testers is soon returning to Cologne for the VdS FireSafety event. The event has become a key fixture in the German fire calendar, combining a fantastic exhibition and conference program which are both supported by leading companies from within the industry. Demonstrating solutions The DT team will be in attendance throughout the show demonstrating the latest solutions from the Solo, Testifire, and Scorpion ranges.  In recent months, DT has seen reco...

From December 7th to December 8th, 2022, the ninth edition of the VdS-BrandSchutzTage will take place in Cologne, Germany. The fire protection solution provider - WAGNER will present its portfolio of products and systems for plant fire protection at its booth C-06, focusing in particular on fire protection for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are versatile and an indispensable part of everyday life. However, they also place special demands on fire protection. As an example, in addit...

The ninth edition of the VdS Fire Protection Days will take place in Cologne, Germany, from December 7th to 8th, 2022. The fire protection solution provider - WAGNER will be presenting its product and system portfolio for technical fire protection at its stand C-06, with a particular focus on fire protection for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are versatile and have become an indispensable part of everyday life. But they also pose special requirements when it comes to fire protecti...

The safety of a building is something that simply mustn’t be overlooked. Ensuring that everyone within the facility is safe at all times should be a top priority for all organizations. Fire poses a real threat to buildings of all shapes and sizes. Data from the UK government shows that more than 167,000 fires in England were attended to by the fire and rescue services in 2017/18, 74,000 of which were primary fires. This resulted in 334 fire-related fatalities. It’s therefore absolu...

Whether it is a new business starting out or one that’s been established for a while, if there is a need of a quick recap on fire risk assessment responsibilities, One may read on. The article will be covering: who is responsible for fire risk assessments? the responsibilities associated with ensuring fire risk assessments are carried out, the importance of carrying out fire risk assessments, the consequences of failing to carry out a fire risk assessment, and who is responsible for ensur...

For many employers, a fire breaking out on their premises is a nightmare scenario. Unfortunately for some, it can become a reality. The best way to prevent this from happening and to keep your property safe is to understand the most common fire risks for your workplace. This article will outline how common certain types of fire are in the workplace, and how one can prevent them from occurring.   Electrical equipment According to Fireward, electrical fires account for 25% of workplace bl...

Every business needs working fire alarms to draw people’s attention to a possible emergency situation, together with a comprehensive and well-understood evacuation procedure so that its staff and any visitors know exactly what they need to do in the event of a fire on the premises. The primary function of any fire safety procedure is, of course, to give everyone the very best chance of exiting the building safely in the event of a fire. However, it can be just as important to have a desi...

Electrical fires are among the most common types of domestic fire, with approximately 20,000 happening in UK homes every year. Of these, most are caused by electrical items (89%), with the rest being as a result of faults in electrical installations (i.e. the wiring, fusebox, lighting circuit, etc.) or through misuse of those installations. Among the most common electrical fires are those caused by cooking appliances, laundry appliances, lighting, portable heaters, and televisions. Knowing how...

When it comes to fire safety in a commercial organization, every business has a duty of care to its staff and any others on the company premises, as specified in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005. That includes ensuring that appropriate training is provided to keep everyone safe in the event of a fire in the workplace. However, fire safety in the office is a complex matter, and it’s vital that whoever takes on the responsibility is fully aware of all the issues involved. This...

A.P.E Fire & Security offers maintenance and servicing agreements to anyone who they have installed a system for. Fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control are all systems that can maintain the fire and security system. Servicing the system regularly will elongate its lifespan and also, potentially reduce the overall cost of the system. Finding an issue with the system early means that parts can be fixed or replaced without having to replace the entire system. Replacing the entire system T...

Having the right fire alarm system installed could not only prevent serious damage to a property, but it could also save lives. In this guide, they discuss the various fire alarm systems suited to office environments. As a business owner or office manager, the priority is the safety of the staff and visitors to the office. With the amount of electrical equipment in offices, it is essential that users have installed an adequate fire alarm system. Good Fire Alarm System Why it is Important to h...

Whether users are new homeowners or have recently acquired new business premises, a prime concern will be how to keep their property safe. And of course, it’s not just the building and its contents that APE is thinking about; keeping the family and employees safe is going to be a top priority too. Functioning alarm system With research amongst previously convicted burglars indicating that they are least likely to target a property they immediately see to be protected by a fully functioni...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of SafeLINC, a cloud-based data-hosting infrastructure that gives users the power to remotely access and gather actionable data from their entire suite of fire alarm control units. SafeLINC provides users with a cloud-connected gateway and a cloud application platform accessible via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. Together, these components provide facility managers and technic...

Fire officers say that thousands of hours a year are wasted on calls about small bonfires in gardens, building sites, and farmland across West Yorkshire.  Area Manager, Scott Donegan at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) says that if people call them to inform them a fire is being lit, it will stop firefighters attending false alarms where they are not required. Recent findings Recent figures show that hundreds of calls are being made about bonfires and controlled burning, wa...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to ‘save safely’ winter and, importantly, ensure they have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in their homes. The plea comes following recent incidents across the county where residents have burned inappropriate and potentially toxic materials to warm their homes, as opposed to using their usual method of heating. carbon monoxide poisoning One recent case saw an occupant overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning as a result o...

AirSense ModuLaser is a scalable aspirating smoke detection solution, featuring a flexible modular design, easy installation, and configuration, with standalone or networked options featuring backwards compatibility. It is CPR approved to EN54-20, with LPCB marking. The V1.4 firmware release brings a whole range of new features to the AirSense ModuLaser product range, while being backwards compatible to products already installed in the field. It provides an extremely effective solution in appl...

Carrier is pleased to announce that they have launched a revised and refreshed program for Continuing Professional Development, or CPD. As a part of the company ethos and commitment to sharing knowledge, Carrier has developed a number of engaging seminar modules that can be delivered remotely or in person at the offices or premises. These modules have been certified for content and accredited by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and will be delivered by experts to impart and share in...

The FLIR K2 is a rugged, reliable, and highly affordable thermal imaging camera designed specifically for firefighters to help them find their way in the thickest smoke and make the right decisions quickly when every second counts. Show the firefighting team the right way, identify the most appropriate fire-fighting method, or locate people in need of help in time, even under the most difficult conditions. Dual retractable lanyard kit With any purchase of a K2, Teledyne FLIR is offering a fre...