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The Kentec Sigma XT is compatible with Intrinsically Safe barriers, which makes it ideal for use in hazardous areas A new life safety system based around Kentec’s control panel technology is protecting a major Barclays Bank installation in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new fire safety system, supplied and installed by SFP Security & Fire (Pty) Ltd., in an L1 system configuration includes a new network of four Kentec Syncro AS analogue addressable fire control pane...
Hikvision selected as top manufacturer partner by Koorsen Fire & Security Hikvision USA Inc., the North American leader in award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce it received the Koorsen Fire & Security Circle of Excellence Award. Koorsen Fire & Security, an Indianapolis-based integrator established in 1946, annually grants this award to a partner that exhibits exemplary performance in supporting its business. “Ko...
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kocek, as new Midwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Glenn joins Napco's sales team, with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT, as well as founding his own alarm and IT companies early on. Background In Security, Video Dave Sheffey said, "With Glenn's background in security,...
The fire alarm and detection system had not been tested, serviced, and maintained as it should have On the 4th September 2016, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a report of a fire at flats on Fulford Road in York. During the incident, which had been caused by an electrical fault near to the fuse board, fire officers found that the fire alarm and detection system provided for the two flats and communal hallway was not working. Further investigation found th...
Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a Service Manager Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Jess Lutwyche as its new Managing Director. The company is part of the Dorset-based Wessex Group that Jess joined more than 10 years ago. Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a successful Service Manager. Fire detection and fire suppression systems Wessex Fire & Security employs almost 100 staff...
TetraKO reduces smoke and water damage, conserves water, and greatly reduces run-off EarthClean Corporation of South St. Paul, Minnesota, and Angus Fire Limited of High Bentham, in the U.K., announced a strategic partnership whereby the two companies will undertake joint marketing and exhibit together at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) on April 27-29 in Indianapolis, IN. The companies can be found at the Angus Fire booth #2301. Global distribution network &...
The new website showcases Chubb’s capabilities in the fire safety, security, and community care sectors Chubb Fire & Security Limited has launched a new website featuring the same quality products and services but with a redesigned approach to customer focus. With a fresh look and feel, the new site allows users to more easily access the services they require, ensuring a better customer journey. Chubb, a provider of security and fire safety solutions, is a part...
The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it ha...
At Intersec 2017, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) was publicly launched Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes have been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017, said an official from the Dubai Civil Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in coope...
Hospitals, private general practitioner offices, health centres and dental surgeries are all included in the three-year contract Chubb Fire & Security Limited has secured a new contract to provide fire extinguisher maintenance services at more than 50 sites belonging to or managed by the Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust. Chubb, a provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of Unit...
The FireSafety was opened by the mayor of Cologne Hans-Werner Bartsch (CDU) The VdS-FireSafety on December 7th and 8th brought over 2,600 experts from 18 countries to the Cologne Exhibition Centre – 30% more than last year. As usual, the industry-gathering combined a large number of high-quality offers: six VdS conferences (“Fire Detection and Alarm Systems”, “Fire Extinguishing Systems”, “Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems&rdquo...
The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced announces that it has received an award from BSI, the business standards company, for 10 years of standards excellence in fire systems. The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees....
MxPro 5 panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200-panel networks covering huge areas Even the smallest buildings can be of critical importance to their users, especially in relatively isolated communities. The performance and reliability of Advanced’s MxPro fire alarm panels has seen them installed in another remote coastal location, the Atlantic Islands Centre on Luing, off the west coast of Scotland. Situated sout...
ExGo extinguishant and suppression control system has been developed by Advanced for sensitive assets Critical assets in the Ministry of Education and Science building in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, are being protected by industry-leading ExGo suppression control panels from Advanced. The Ministry charged with regulating education and promoting scientific work in Bulgaria was founded in 1879 as the Ministry of Popular Enlightenment and existed under that name until 1947. The...
Expoprotection brings participants all the keys to understanding and anticipating the major changes of tomorrow Expoprotection, the trade show for risk prevention and risk management, will take place 7-9 November 2016 in Paris – Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1. Held every two years, the event brings together the top experts and the most innovative solutions from two complementary sectors – Occupational, Natural & Industrial Risks and Security & Fire...
ChubbmySite includes invoice and statement management Chubb Fire & Security Limited is further enhancing its customer service capabilities through ChubbmySite, a new online account service, which enables UK-based customers to coordinate their fire and security maintenance contracts through one simple, secure and integrated portal. Chubb, a provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United...
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...
Reduce fire risk or chances of getting burgled to ensure a safe National BBQ Week As we enter National BBQ week, many across the nation are expected to embrace alfresco dining and enjoy the outdoors with friends and families. The pursuit of leisure should not bring an increasingly relaxed approach to fire and security. To help in the prevention, detection and containment of fire, and the prevention of crime, Chubb Fire & Security Limited offers 10 tips to keep re...
Chubb’s new building will create a safer, smarter and more sustainable environment for the employees Chubb Fire & Security Limited, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions for businesses and industry, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new high-performance workspace in Blackburn. The project will transform Chubb’s existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space for Chubb, as well as UK affiliates of Otis L...
TetraKO XL-L is designed to be directly injected into water stream to produce on-demand fire suppressant for direct and indirect attacks EarthClean Corporation of St. Paul, Minnesota, today announced it has finalised development of TetraKO® XL-L, an all-new liquid version of its patented firefighting water enhancer technology. TetraKO XL-L is designed to be directly injected into a water stream to produce an on-demand fire suppressant for direct and indirect attacks, as we...
FSDays 2016 will be spread across two halls for professional visitors and the general public The 8th International Trade Fair of the latest trends in Fire-fighting and Security Technologies, Systems and Services – Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 (FSDays 2016) - will be held on the 20th – 24th September, 2016 in Prague in Czech Republic in parallel with the international building fair FOR ARCH 2016. Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 Prague Fire & Secur...
Chubb also retained the existing contract for maintaining the extinguishers at Swansea University’s Singleton Campus Chubb Fire & Security Limited has won a competitive tender to protect students, staff and property from fire by supplying thousands of portable fire extinguishers to Swansea University’s new £450 million Bay Campus. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a uni...
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...
The new contract builds on existing agreement, which includes installation & maintenance of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc. Chubb Fire & Security Limited has expanded its business relationship with Dunedin Canmore, a leading provider of housing and related services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife, to become the sole external provider of emergency lighting maintenance. The contract builds on Chubb and Dunedin Canmore’s existing agreement, which inclu...
The schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have necessary expertise to install or apply the product BRE Global has appointed Philip Brownhill to manage its LPCB approval schemes for installers of passive fire protection systems. The schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have the necessary expertise to install or apply the product correctly in buildings and infrastructure. Previous roles and responsibilities Philip brings with...
Headlining programme of 300+ speakers will be Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more than 300 speakers will be keyn...
In the survey, Chubb retained its number one spot for fire and security brands while falls inside top 100 for all brands Chubb Fire & Security has retained its status as the UK’s number one fire and security brand in the 2016 Business Superbrands survey. The annual survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis with input from an independent expert council and 2,500 business professionals with purchasing or managerial responsibility. Chubb, a l...
ESFRS have agreed to support the call handling arrangements relating to requests for CFOA FRMR assistance via Sussex Control Centre January 2016 will see the start of a new Coordination Centre to support all UK Fire and Rescue Services attending incidents within the maritime domain and specifically those that respond to incidents ‘at sea’. The new Centre has been established by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Fire and Rescue Marine Response (FRMR) wo...
Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield along with Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, keep customers up to date about fire and security sector Wessex Fire & Security has promoted two of its longest serving staff members to new key customer service positions. Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield between them have over 40 years with the company that is part of the Wessex Group, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Working alongside Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, the pair ensures that customers are kept...
The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space Blackburn Council has granted the planning application for Chubb Fire & Security Limited’s new Blackburn office, a high-performance workspace for hundreds of employees. The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space for Chubb and UK affiliates of Otis Limited and Carrier Controls Limited...
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