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According to the President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), Dirk Aschenbrenner, fire departments, disaster control, and rescue services are facing major new challenges. “The reason is the diverse global changes. Climate, society, technology – everything is changing,” said Dirk Aschenbrenner at the REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Montichiari, Italy. In addition to the use of innovative technology with many new opportunities throu...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection has warned of the currently increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. “Fire departments and rescue services had to be deployed several times on recent hot days to bring people with symptoms of poisoning to clinics,” says vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner.  'CO makes KO' initiative Dirk Aschenbrenner adds, “The cause of the accidents was mainly gas boilers for producing hot water. At the same time, he refer...

Recently there have been five UK fires in commercial and residential timber framed buildings. Fires which have put multiple lives and property at risk. The Worcester Park fire in September saw a four-story block of flats destroyed and families lose their homes and belongings. Despite the widely reported tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 and the progress made from the Independent Review of Building Regulations by Dame Judith Hackitt, fires are not decreasing in frequency, size or impact. The Fir...

Fire and security specialist Amthal, has welcomed the third generation of the Allam family, to join the business under the company’s successful apprenticeship scheme. Luke Allam, son of founder and Operations Director John Allam, has started as an Apprentice Engineer, working closely with the team to progress seamlessly into the company strategy. Course In Fire Emergency, And Security Systems Says Luke: “Amthal has always been part of my life, and when the opportunity of work expe...

Good luck to Willem of Ghata Instrumentation who has done magnificent work to create a fully working fire detection and suppression demo trailer. G2 is proud to have assisted Ghata with getting this beautiful and functional demo trailer up and running.  The equipment includes Ziton ZP2 addressable, gas extinguishing, and wireless equipment and displaying on the big screen due to FireGrafix. Next to the model conveyor belt is a working Securiton ADW linear heat detector perfect for the har...

Learning how to prevent fires is extremely important for one’s safety and the safety of those around oneself. October 6th – 12th, 2019 is Fire Prevention Week. During this week, take some time to learn how to stay safe from fires. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and bur...

Nittan participated in another FIM Expo on 16th October at Sheffield United Stadium. These events are intended to allow manufacturers and customers to mix in an informal setting, plus has the advantage of two FIA sponsored CPD seminars per day on topics relevant to the industry. Nittan Regional Sales Managers Steve McCarley and Wayne Gordon thanked all visitors and customers for making this another great event. Nittan looks forward to seeing customers and colleagues at the next FIM event.

The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Home Safety Week runs from 30th September to the 6th October 2019. The campaign is encouraging households to check smoke alarms are right for their homes needs and will provide them with an early warning in the event of a fire. Most homes have smoke alarms installed (95%) but in nearly 20% of accidental house fires in the UK alarm failed to activate. The most common reasons were the smoke failed to reach the detector was because batteries were eit...

DuPont Safety & Construction (DuPont) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Ultrafiltration Membrane business from BASF including inge GmbH.   The transaction, including the business’ international workforce, its headquarters and production site in Greifenberg, Germany, and associated intellectual property currently owned by BASF SE., is expected to close by the end of 2019 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the agre...

CertAlarm’s partner Kiwa recently announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art fire lab in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. To celebrate this, they are hosting a festive opening event ‘How to deal with complexity and integrality of future trends?’ on the 13th of November 2019. Opening of Apeldoorn fire lab “Collaboration is key in our sector. That is precisely why at CertAlarm we are happy to see the opening of the new fire lab, as a consequence, it will improve the c...

In collaboration with Sure Safety, MFC International (MFC Survival Ltd.) has been exhibiting its range of fire safety solutions at the Fire India 2019 exhibition, which is taking place from September 19 to September 21, 2019, at the Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, India. Fire India 2019 Fire India 2019 is India’s largest fire and safety exhibition, which will be running from September 19 to September 21, 2019. It’s been an extremely busy show so far and it’s been great to see s...

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) launched a nationwide contest aimed at spreading the Close Before You Doze fire safety message. This public safety campaign encourages everyone to close all the doors in their homes each night before bed as research conducted by UL FSRI shows that in a home fire, a closed door can be an effective barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke and flames. Now, UL FSRI is looking for the public's help to share this message via videos that e...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that its seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, in partnership with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, raised over $115,000 with all proceeds directly benefitting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).   Nearly 2,200 members of the fire service, their families, friends, and community members climbed the steps of historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 7th to pay tribute to the 343 FDNY fi...

The University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious educational establishments with a history stretching back to 1582, is now protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, with the Old College building being opened in the early 19th century as a school for anatomy and surgery. The original campus was expanded in the 1880s with the addition of the New College, and the university now occ...

Bosch’s video-based fire detection solution AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000 can now also be used in tunnels to ensure reliable and early detection of smoke and flames. Therefore, it is a quick and cost-effective addition to the linear heat detectors commonly used, which react only to noticeable increases in temperature and are unable to detect smoke either. In addition, the viewing of incidents also enables immediate verification of alarms and is a valuable aid for the emergency services. The n...

A new addition to the Red Funnel Ferries fleet of passenger catamarans that criss-cross the Solent between Southampton and the Isle of Wight entered service in summer 2018. With a speed of 38 knots, Red Jet 7 is 41 meters long and holds 277 passengers and four crew. As a new-build vessel, the advanced design for the fire protection had to undergo a stringent approval process to comply with the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) prior to installation by SEC Marine from Southampton. Fire Detection...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is reminding local householders to ensure their chimney is fire safe as part of National Chimney Fire Safety Week (Monday 2 to Sunday 8 September 2019). Chimney Fire Safety Week was first introduced in 2009 and aims to raise awareness of safe chimney and log burner use, including the importance of ensuring that chimneys are swept regularly, are clean, and appropriate quality fuel is used to help keep families safe from fire. chimney fires Although...

As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships, FireClass are hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers are able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, whilst also enjoying a day out at the Superbikes. FireClass have a range of EN54 approved fire detection solutions f...

As the condition of aging bridges, roadways, transportation resources, and grids across the U.S. has increasingly become the focus of discussion, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued Renovations Needs of the U.S. Fire Service, a new report on the fire service’s aging infrastructure. Two key findings within the report show that more than 21,000 firehouses across the country are beyond 40 years of age with total replacement costs estimated to be in the $70-$100 billion...

G-One Fire recently assisted Cape Parts Distributors in Port Elizabeth to protect their building, staff, and stock with a Nittan Evolution One. Cape Parts Distributors specializes in brake and clutch hydraulic components.  Keeping the wide range of stock and specialist manufacturing equipment in good working order is essential to business operations. The Evolution One Loop Addressable system provided a cost-effective detection system throughout the building, while minimizing disruption to...

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to announce that they have achieved BAFE SP203-1, the accreditation for fire alarm design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This is an extension of their existing BAFE SP203 accreditation for maintenance of fire alarms. BAFE SP203-1 accreditation The BAFE SP203-1 accreditation ensures that all elements of fire alarm design, installation, commissioning, handover, and maintenance are now covered by this independent third party, industry recognized accred...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that the next NVFC Training Summit will take place June 26-27, 2020, in Orlando, FL. Pre-register here to save your spot and get updates as event information becomes available. NVFC Training Summit 2020 Launched in 2014, the Training Summit provides an opportunity for first responders from across the country to participate in valuable classroom training as well as exchange ideas and best practices with their peers. The NVFC&rsq...

Honeywell launches its VESDA®-E VES aspirating smoke detectors. As part of the VESDA-E line of advanced smoke detection technology, VESDA-E VES aspirating smoke detectors allow users to divide protected areas into four distinct sectors to help ensure early detection and warning of a potential threat. The detectors also help reduce total cost of ownership by decreasing installation, commissioning and operating expenses. The VESDA-E VES sector addressability provides individually configurable...

FIREX 2019 was a great success for ASL as the company welcomed clients, distribution partners and media at ExCeL London, renowned international convention center in London, UK for the duration of the exhibition. FIREX 2019 Head of Business Development at ASL, Neil Voce comments, “ We got the opportunity to discuss a number of new projects with existing clients and new prospects over the course of the exhibition, with visitors from the UK and overseas, so for ASL it was a great exhibition...

Correctional facilities in California, Iowa, and Pennsylvania are implementing aspirating smoke-detection technology for fire protection. This advanced technology not only provides faster, more sophisticated smoke detection, but eliminates several costly and troublesome operational issues associated with traditional induct smoke detectors. In-duct smoke detectors are prone to accumulate dirt and dust, particularly in inmate housing areas. Because these particles can be mistakenly interpreted as...

Global design and detection products manufacturer, FFE, announces the industry’s first one minute auto-aligning smoke beam detector, Fireray One, which promises to make advanced smoke detection more accessible and easier to install. FFE’s expert knowledge has been engineered to deliver an advanced detection system, ensuring total simplicity for the end-user. The new ground-breaking beam detector self-aligns in just one minute and offers a sophisticated solution to those wishing to p...

Nittan Europe, UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products and systems, has had its Evolution analog addressable fire detection system installed into St. Nicholas Church in Bristol. The system was supplied and commissioned by Coomber Fire and Security Systems who are a Nittan Elite Partner and BAFE SP203-1 & SP101 accredited. Grade II listed, St Nicholas Church was built in 1769, although the crypt dates back to medieval times. St. Nicholas has always played an i...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Georgian Bay Fire & Safety, Ltd. (“Georgian Bay”), one of Ontario’s largest life safety and property protection companies. Georgian Bay is known throughout the region for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. The acquisition of Georgian Bay is an exciting addition to the Fire Safety &a...

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards, due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during disposal process, as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in the United Kingdom each year, appr...

Honeywell launches its VESDA®-E VES aspirating smoke detectors. As part of the VESDA-E line of advanced smoke detection technology, VESDA-E VES aspirating smoke detectors allow users to divide protected areas into four distinct sectors to help ensure early detection and warning of a potential threat. The detectors also help reduce the total cost of ownership by decreasing installation, commissioning, and operating expenses. The VESDA-E VES sector addressability provides individually configu...