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As part of a continuing campaign, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Business Sprinkler Alliance, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN) have been involved in to influence the Review of BB100 Sprinklers in Schools in England. Zurich Municipal analysis of data on over 26,800 schools in England shows the average fire risk in schools is almost double when compared to that of non-residential buildings. Schools in England are nearly...

APE Fire & Security prides themselves on keeping up to date with current trends in the industry and innovative technology. Most recently COVID-19 has completely turned everyone’s lives upside down. This really motivated them to want to contribute to helping keep people safe and feel confident about going out again. Working with Hikvision, provided them with advanced thermal CCTV systems, they can now install systems to accurately detect elevated body temperatures, even in crowds with...

LION First Responder PPE, Inc., the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States will host a reopening reception to inaugurate the opening of its rebuilt manufacturing facility located at 66 Janney Road, Dayton, Ohio 45404 on August 4, 2020 (from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm). The event will include an official ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Nan Whaley and other local officials, as well as a tour of the facility. Parking is available on...

The 100th fire alarm control panel, from pioneers in the design, manufacture and supply of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, has been installed on the London Underground. The UK-based manufacturer is celebrating their 20th year in business with more than 60 Tube stations now protected by their fire systems. First beginning operation in 1863, the London Underground transports five million commuters to 270 stations across the capital each day, serving over a billion passengers a year. The most...

Fike UK has joined forces with a valve industry specialist and introduced a revolutionary explosion prevention product that will transform the safety of the process industry. Fike UK, has teamed up with Nottingham based MID Valves to produce the first ATEX certified explosion isolation valve after the companies joined forces to deliver explosion protection on a biomass plant installed as part of phase one at Immingham Rail Freight Terminal. The ground breaking innovation was designed and implem...

Fike UK urges companies to ensure appropriate equipment and technologies are in place to mitigate the disastrous effects caused by grain elevator explosions. Keith Avila, General Manager at Fike UK said: “In the food process industry alone, approximately 50% of explosions have originated in bucket elevators. Installing appropriate prevention and protection measures will eliminate the potential risks associated with dust explosions, such as severe plant destruction and downtime, loss of pr...

Fike UK has enhanced its already extensive range of high quality, safety driven products with the introduction of the Fike Dust Detection System (FDDS). The FDDS functions by signaling the presence of unusually high airborne dust particles enabling the prevention of explosion devastating the workplace. Keith Avila, General Manager of Fike UK said of the new product launch: “A dust explosion can be potentially catastrophic. We are very proud to be the first in the industry to introduce suc...

BAFSA, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd is delighted to report that the London Assembly has launched a powerful and comprehensive report calling for the mandatory installation sprinklers in all new homes in England. London Assembly Report In the opening statement of this proposal, Navin Shah, Chair of the London Assembly, stated “We pay our respects to all those who have died in fires in their place of residency and those who’ve been affected. Our thoughts are p...

In its 4th year and ever popular, the BAFSA Golf & Challenge Day is on Thursday 27th June at Mottram Hall. They want to make this a ‘best turn out year ever’ and get more than 100 keen competitors battling it out on the field. All hoping to win a trophy or two and of course attain the title of BAFSA Challenge winners 2019. New surprise Challenges Challenges include Segway Trials; Human Table Football; Archery; Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting; Cornhole plus a few new surprise Challe...

Modules, also known as interfaces, are powerful devices designed to connect fire detection systems with other fire safety devices and/ or third-party equipment. For example, if there is a fire in a factory, user may wish to release magnetic locks on fire doors, send signals to access controls and automatically shut down plant machinery, all of which can be done through the capabilities of a module. The problem is, with so many modules available, how to know which one is ideal for a particular se...

Standards for products and services are at the heart of success of the fire safety industry. Euralarm’s members need a fast and flexible standards-setting system because it is not only the best way to serve the interests of customers, the industry and society but also is a basic requirement for a safe and secure society. The company’s standardization system helps them to continue to deliver the highest levels of safety and security to citizens. However, for the competitiveness of th...

BAFE and the FIA announced the acquisition of the FIA AO by BAFE FireQual Ltd. BAFE strongly believe this will be a significant opportunity for the fire industry to develop an exciting range of accredited qualifications to meet the demand for quality assurance of individual skill and expertise required by the industry. This necessity was heightened by the Grenfell tragedy and its subsequent reports outlined by Dame Judith Hackitt and the Competency Steering Group. Dame Judith Hackitt stated: &l...

FieldEquip, a field service management platform, is excited to announce its entrance into the Middle East. They have completed the implementation of the Asset Inspection Software Solution with one of the largest Oil Field Service companies in the Middle East, Abraj Energy Services, which is also a part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). There was a periodic need to inspect equipment, to maintain compliance and safety, spread across the country. The Drilling Rig Mast solution automated...

Fire sprinkler systems have set a benchmark of exceptional fire safety and protection. Almost all residential and office buildings have ensured (and are ensuring) to install a fire sprinkler system at their premises. The automatic operation of these systems serves to be the first line of defense in the worst-case scenarios that is when a fire does indeed break out. These fire sprinkler systems are, therefore, quite dependable. And when such a reliable arrangement constitutes to be an imperative...

CertaSite announced that Advanced Fire Company, Approved Fire Protection and Advanced Fire & Security have merged to form Advanced Fire, a CertaSite Company. CertaSite is a new commercial fire protection and life safety company that provides high levels of customer service, responsiveness, building safety and code compliance to customers across the country. The company goes beyond compliance, focusing on partnerships and professionalism while providing customers a simplified and dependable...

"I wanted to create an improved accessory for extinguishing campfires to help prevent forest fires," said an inventor, from Flora Vista, New Mexico. "So I invented the Torian Forest Fire Prevention Blanket." The invention provides a quick and effective way to extinguish a campfire. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using water or covering the embers with dirt. As a result, it enhances safety and it could help to reduce the risk of forest or woodland fires and related damage. Portable an...

Nevada Air National Guard aircrew equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, saw their firefighting activation orders extended this week as fires continue to threaten life and property across California. Members of the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, also known as the ‘High Rollers,’ activated July 29, the unit’s first firefighting activation in two years following a 2019 season that saw little need to request...

The FIA is pleased to announce that following extensive and detailed discussions with BAFE, the independent register of third-party certificated fire safety service providers, that BAFE will be acquiring the operation of the FIA AO. BAFE will be establishing FireQual Ltd as an OFQUAL-approved Awarding Body to run the existing fire detection and alarm qualification examinations and to develop new qualifications across the fire sector that will support the call for greater competence and availabi...

The FIA is pleased to announce that following extensive and detailed discussions with BAFE, the independent register of Third Party Certificated fire safety service providers, BAFE will be acquiring the operation of the FIA AO.   BAFE will be establishing FireQual Ltd as an OFQUAL-approved Awarding Body to run the existing Fire Detection and Alarm qualification examinations and to develop new qualifications across the fire sector that will support the call for greater competence and avail...

The launch of the Government’s ‘Back to School Safely’ campaign following the announcement that all educational facilities will reopen from the beginning of the autumn term. Following the opening of nurseries, schools, and colleges, the government has advised schools to implement a range of protective measures in order to mitigate the risk of the virus being spread. six preventative actions The six preventative actions which have been outlined by Gov.UK and Public Healt...

Motorists in Surrey can drive safely through one of the United Kingdom’s longest road tunnels, with the reassurance that it is protected by the very latest fire detection technology. Dual Optical smoke detection Supplied by Waterlooville’s Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the Hindhead Tunnel. The system is designed to detect the difference between smoke, steam and dust, thereby ensuring that...

Eurotech is delighted to announce the appointment of James Aherne and Joshua Minter, both of whom have joined the company in the capacity of Regional Sales Managers. James Aherne joins Eurotech from a Commissioning Engineer background, based in Ireland and will be looking after the company’s existing customer accounts, in both Ireland and North West England, in the United Kingdom. Vast knowledge of Eurotech’s fire systems James Aherne’s expertise will enable him to assist t...

Cirque du Soleil is an internationally known touring circus production hosted by Kooza, performing in cities such as Beijing, Sydney, Buenos Aires, and more. This installation project in particular was for the circus’ show in Singapore in July 2017, in which Cirque du Soleil needed adequate fire safety precautions to be installed before the show. Required: Fire control panels The client required modern intelligent fire control panels, capable of hosting a large number of devices th...

The Craufurd Arms Real Ale House on Gringer Road, Maidenhead, was in dire need of a new industry-standard fire safety system and was long overdue some modern safety innovation. At the time they had no system in place, which meant they weren’t conforming to current Fire Regulation Standards. Not knowing where next to turn, and desperately requiring a system in place before the fast-approaching Craufurd Arms grand reopening, they approached the Eurotech team to guide them through this proc...

The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in Central London celebrating one of the most iconic British Prime Ministers in history and was in office during the Second World War. The museum is one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum. The museum comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex that housed a British Government Command Centre throughout the Second World War. Also housed there is the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life o...

It’s the perfect job for a busy London architectural design practice: refurbishing an ordinary-looking, reasonable quality modern townhouse into a stylish, super-luxury, multi-million-pound property which makes the most of light and space. Everything is installed – lighting, plumbing, security systems, and, with the help of specialist consultants, a hard-wired fire detection system. Fire system with detection points  With just weeks to go to completion, the client decides to...

Motorists in Surrey can drive safely through one of the UK’s longest road tunnels with the reassurance that it is protected by the very latest fire detection technology. Supplied by Eurotech, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the tunnel Supplied by Waterlooville’s Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd, a ‘smart’ Dual Optical smoke detection system has been installed in critical areas of the Hindhead Tunnel.  ...

The Vines BMW garage on Moorfield Road, Guildford, is a successful dealership specializing in high-end BMW models. Vines is a privately-owned family company and is proud to have been in association with BMW in Surrey and Sussex for more than twenty years. Their company mission is “To inspire each other to delight our customers, which Eurotech also strives for and is very close to the company’s ethos. Vines BMW Guildford required a new, pioneering fire safety system, one that would s...

The Mill Arms in Dunbridge, a newly refurbished pub in the heart of the New Forest with bar, restaurant, conservatory, a large function room, skittle alley, six en-suite bedrooms, and several entrances required a reliable, modern, economical fire system upgrade. The upgrade, however, could not cause disruption to this vibrant yet homely pub. Designing new wireless systems  The company conducted a Wireless Signal Survey to ensure system stability, signal levels, and compliance with EN45-25...

JRP Distribution Ltd, based in the South East of England, is a family-owned business founded in 1981. For over 35 years, JRP Distribution has been a distributor of branded automotive products into the aftermarket. In 2001, on gaining the exclusive UK distribution of Pacer Technology products, that JRP Distribution could establish itself as a national distributor. In July 2019 JRP moved into a brand new purpose-built distribution facility. Requiring new alarm systems  A basic landlord fir...