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FP Plus™ Enhanced cables incorporates Prysmian’s unique Insudite™ Prysmian’s FP Plus™ Enhanced cables have been installed at Southampton’s SeaCity Museum, a 3,252 sqm visitor attraction that celebrates the city’s historical relationship with the sea. SeaCity Museum is expected to attract thousands of visitors every year and as a consequence, the fire safety systems are of paramount importance. With this in mind, FP Plus™ Enhance...

QUIC-MOUNT is an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the QUIC-MOUNT Multiversal Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-ET-MV: an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution. The heavy-duty, aluminum QM-ET-MV boasts more than ten independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, enabling it to safely and securely accommodate many popular makes and models of cutter, spreader, and combination tool. Mounting to nearly...

London Fire Brigade selects Blue3 to deliver the design, build, financing and maintenance of the nine stations London Fire Brigade has announced its PFI partner for a construction programme which will see nine of its ageing fire stations rebuilt to provide facilities fit for the 21st century. The selection of Blue3 to deliver the design, build, financing and maintenance of the nine selected stations marks the  beginning of the final stage  of the procurement of a ma...

The device features an identical CLCC48 package and retains optical compatibility with the 1.3MP sensor The higher resolution EV76C570 is the latest addition to e2v’s renowned industrial CMOS imaging sensor range. The device features an identical CLCC48 package with only a minor change in hardware, and retains optical compatibility with the 1.3MP Sapphire sensor that is already in full production. A 1/1.8 inch optical format is retained thanks to the reduced pixel size o...

Insudite™ insulation tackles the requirement for greater cable durability Insudite™ helps to make Prysmian’s FP200 Gold and FP PLUS fire resistant cables the best on the market. It’s an innovative and unique hard skin and fire resistant insulation that surpasses other ‘soft skinned’ fire resistant cables made from just silicone. The result is a tough, highly durable and damage resistant insulation that is entirely unique to the Prysmian FP R...

FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system Prysmian Afumex LSX™ and FP Plus™ have been specified and installed at the new campus for Les Beaucamps High School in Guernsey. Afumex LSX™ will supply essential general lighting and power in all main classrooms, offices and service corridors. FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system with its enhanced performance. Safety, for staff and pupils, is of paramount importance and with this in mind Lauren...

Fike’s Voice Messaging system is the ideal foundation for Mass Notification or Emergency Communication Systems Fike announces the expansion of its advanced Integrated Voice Messaging system, designed for distributed intelligence and ultimate survivability. Fike’s Voice Messaging system has several key new products and benefits and is now Listed to the new UL 2572 Mass Notification Systems standard, making it the ideal foundation for Mass Notification (MNS) or Eme...

Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 high security locking system is fitted on all newly installed fire doors Stockport Homes has installed Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 high security locking system on all newly installed fire doors, to create a master key suite and balance resident reassurance with the need for emergency escape. Stockport Homes is a limited company that exists to manage the housing stock owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The core role of the Arms...

Opgal’s EyeSec Fire Detection camera and another ground-breaking camera was unveiled at IFSEC 2012 Opgal Optronics Industries, which celebrates 30 years since inception, recently  showcased its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC International in the UK from May 14 - 17. Opgal, known mostly for its innovative solutions and unmatched thermal picture quality, was founded in 1982. Its solutions are based on 30 years of developmen...

The new HS-HA can store two or four, 5" or 6" hard sleeves over the side compartments of an apparatus Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the Hydraulic Hard Sleeve System, Model HS-HA - a safer, easier, and more space efficient way to store two to four, 5" or 6" hard sleeves over the side compartments of an apparatus. At the flip of a switch the system lowers the hard sleeves to a convenient height for quick, easy, and safe retrieval. Two self-contained hydraulic actuators provi...

Streamlight's “pink” flashlight is designed to raise money to fight breast cancer Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced a pink version of its popular Strion LED tactical flashlight. The pink model is the first rechargeable product in the company’s growing line of “pink” flashlight products designed to raise money to fight breast cancer. Streamlight will donate $5.00 from the sale of each pink...

Fike's Remote Power Supply compliments its existing line of fire alarm and detection solutions Fike announces the addition of a new Remote Power Supply (RPS) to compliment its existing line of fire alarm and detection and control solutions. “This new 10 amp power supply is used to extend the signaling capacity of Fike’s fire alarm and suppression control systems, including the intelligent CyberCat Fire Alarm Panel, and the Cheetah Xi Fire Suppression Control Syste...

The requirements of LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 are based on the EN 50136, EN 50131 and EN 54 series of European standards Chubb has achieved LPCB approval to LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 for its eConnect range of supervised premises transceivers. The LPS 1277 approval scheme brings together the various alarm transmission system (ATS) requirements relevant to the UK fire and intruder alarm market, and addresses the requirements of the insurance industry and other stakeholders on key issues, suc...

Chubb’s identification of the risks in railway environment is built on a firm foundation of fire safety knowledge Chubb is delivering vital fire safety training to employees at a number of national rail operating companies, enhancing the safety of passengers and property in the event of fire. Several companies within the railway industry, including East Coast, Chiltern Railways and London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL), have contracted Chubb to supply a comprehen...

The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic Park The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that the deadline for firefighters to sign contracts to work extra hours during the Olympics has passed and it has sufficient volunteers to fulfill all its requirements for providing fire cover on the Olympic Park during this summer’s Olympic Games. The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic Park, which will be equip...

Hochiki showcases "Dont Gamble With Your Life Safety" at stand 3/C20 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is urging visitors to this year’s IFSEC not to gamble with their life safety. For almost 100 years Hochiki has designed and produced leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products that have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for integrity and long-term reliability. With this in mind, the company is promo...

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...

The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style The ICP station wear range has been expanded to include optional colour combinations. The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style to accommodate a growing interest in station wear from existing ICP PPE users who were looking to adopt a darker colour option. The availability of the Navy Range has prompted several existing PPE users to include station wear in t...

Providers of sprinkler system and fire simulators will exhibit their products at Security Essen 2012 Security and fire protection experts from all over the world are going to meet at the Security Essen from 25 to 28 September 2012. About 1,100 international exhibitors will showcase their products and services. It has to be noted that the area of fire protection has grown again. A total of 140 fire protection exhibitors will be present at the fair,that is an increase of more th...

The new system will improve the response times to emergencies through the use of  new technology North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is installing a new state of the art mobilising system and putting in place new staffing arrangements that will make our control room more cost effective, whilst enabling shorter response times. Other fire and rescue services are outsourcing this function but our view is that if we can make our control room as cost effective as it can b...

The new LED light was unveiled at 1:23 PM EDT on April 19 in booth 5314 FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled a breakthrough firefighting light at Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN. This new light was unveiled at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 19 in booth #5314. FDIC, the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition, was held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium from April 19-21, 2012. FoxFury has been devel...

Foxfury offers the latest in LED technology using standard and rechargeable batteries FoxFury will be exhibiting at theInternational Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 2012 Annual Training Conference in Dover, DE. FoxFury will have its firefighter helmet lights, flashlights and portable scene lighting on display. The IAAI Expo runs April 23-24, 2012 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. Fire and arson investigators must carefully observe, record and document a fire sce...

A Chubb fire trainer delivered four fiull-day fire safety training  courses to  150 Uniq employees Chubb Fire & Security UK is providing employees at Uniq, the major British chilled foods manufacturer, with essential knowledge to counter and minimise the potential threat of fire. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp....

The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician's initial training and many more IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is pleased to announce that all the training courses run by the Association have been awarded CPD (Continuing Professional Development) status from The Construction CPD Certification Scheme. The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician’s initial training, a 3 day intensive course; and the Fire extinguishe...

The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce Saber custom chassis Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order for three Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumpers and one air/rehab ehicle from the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department in Minnesota. The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce® Saber® custom chassis; all four apparatus will be placed into service this summer. “We didn’...

The locking device can be installed on any manufactures to safely secure caps, valves or hoses Kochek Company has introduced a new Storz Locking Device to enhance equipment security. The stainless steel locking device can be installed on any manufactures four inch or five inch Storz fitting to safely secure caps, valves or hoses. Applications for the locking device include protecting fire hydrant waterways, deterring the thefts of caps, preventing entry of obstructions into f...

The new tool can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com Bullard, the leader in manufacturing and designing innovative personal protective equipment, is setting a new industry standard with the introduction of the Company's 'Build Your Bullard' product configurator. This new tool, which can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com, takes users through an interactive configurator experience that offers an array of customization options for Bullard's products and accessories....

The new website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK's range of products KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com.  The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets u...

12 Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers were donated to 12 fire departments throughout St. Louis and  Missouri Twelve Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers are now in the hands of firefighters in 12 fire departments throughout the St. Louis, Missouri region, thanks to a generous donation from Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri. The Eclipse, which Bullard introduced two years ago, is the fire service industry's first personal-issue thermal imager. Eagle Bank and Trust donated...

The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) took delivery of more than $37,000 worth of vehicle rescue tools just in time for its 87th Annual Fire College. The tools donated by AMKUS Rescue Systems are on loan to IFSI for use in their vehicle/machinery rescue classes and included cutters, spreaders, push-pull rams and Honda power units. The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS. "W...