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AQUASYS High Pressure Water Mist System Used To Secure Kontorhaus

The office, cultural and commercial building ensemble on the Alter Wall in Hamburg (Germany) has been completely redesigned in recent years with due regard for the listed historical facades. The Kontorhaus, located directly next to the town hall with modern office space, conference rooms, lounge and storage areas, is now equipped with a high pressure water mist (HPWM) system from AQUASYS for protection in the event of fire. The high-quality stainless steel piping of the HPWM system from AQUASYS...

SFRS Investigates The Cause Of Fire Struck At Park Primary School In The Highlands

A primary school in the Highlands was evacuated after a fire broke out inside the building. All children and staff at Park Primary in Invergordon were safe, Highland Council said. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the blaze was ‘well-developed’ and ‘large’ when seven SFRS appliances and a high reach appliance were at the scene and firefighters were ‘working to extinguish the flames’. High-Reach appliance At its height, there were more than 50...

Sprinklers Help Save Chip Pan Fire Couple In Doncaster Tower Block

Sprinklers retrofitted in a high-rise block of flats in Doncaster helped to save the lives of two people, fire chiefs say. A chip pan caught fire in one of the flats at Hatfield House in the borough at around 5.10 a.m. on Friday (21 February 2020). But fire sprinklers activated and suppressed the blaze, saving the flat and two people who were asleep inside. Damage to the flat was limited to minor smoke and water damage, while the occupants suffered minor smoke inhalation. Effective use of spri...

MSA Safety Appoints Glennis Williams As The Vice President And Chief HR Officer To Expand Business

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announces that Glennis Williams has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer. New to MSA, Ms. Williams joins the company’s Executive Leadership Team and succeeds Paul Uhler, who will retire from the organization in May. With more than 20 years of international HR experience, Ms. Williams comes to MSA from Hillenbrand Inc., an Indiana-based manufacturing conglomerate that owns a number of diverse oper...

BAFE Responds To Government Fire Safety Consultation About Risk Prioritization In Existing Buildings

The Government consultation ‘Fire safety: risk prioritization in existing buildings’, closed recently. In January Stephen Adams, Chief Executive, BAFE, encouraged everyone to review the document provided on the MHCLG website and to respond accordingly. The call for evidence noted it was “in line with the Secretary of State’s commitment to conducting a full-scale technical review of the Fire Safety guidance to the Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and to provide...

BAFE Encourages Everyone To Read The Fire Safety Document And Responds To Government Fire Safety Consultation

The Government consultation Fire safety: risk prioritisation in existing buildings, closes in mid February 2020. In January Stephen Adams, Chief Executive – BAFE, encouraged everyone to review the document provided on the MHCLG website and to respond accordingly. The call for evidence noted it was ‘in line with the Secretary of State’s commitment to conducting a full-scale technical review of the Fire Safety guidance to the Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and to pro...

FIA's NIFIC 2020 agenda aimed at fire industry stakeholders during Northern Ireland Week

The Northern Ireland Fire Industry Conference will take place on Thursday 23rd April at the Titanic Centre in Belfast, a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built. In today’s competitive and ever-changing industry, it is now more important than ever to keep up to date with the latest industry developments, which is why this conference serves as an opportunity to all fire indus...

Apollo Fire Detectors To Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary In Security Industry At FIREX International 2020

Apollo Fire Detectors will be celebrating 40 years of making smart devices that keep people safe from fire at FIREX International 2020. The company, which holds the Royal Warrant, can be found on stand FX510 at The Fire Solutions Zone alongside their Halma sister companies. They will be exhibiting a variety of next-generation products including the Soteria range. This includes the flush mounted Soteria Dimension designed for commercial environments with high aesthetic requirements and is also i...

Chemical Preparations Factory From Dr. Richard Sthamer Set To Exhibit At INTERSCHUTZ 2020

Foam is the most effective agent for fighting numerous fires. But as firefighters know, foam is more than just foam. The Hamburg-based company Sthamer has almost 100 years of experience with fire-extinguishing foam. A while back, fluorinated foam was considered the most effective means of putting out oil and fuel fires. But research at the turn of the millennium produced new findings and, with the general growth of environmental awareness, fluorinated foam came under increased scrutiny. Accordi...

BALS Brandschutz To Exhibit Fire Safety Education And Fire Prevention Case System At INTERSCHUTZ 2020

At INTERSCHUTZ 2020, BALS Brandschutz is exhibiting a new version of its tried-and-tested fire safety education and fire prevention case system - this time for stovetop fat fires. One of the most treacherous types of fire associated with open flames typically occurs in kitchens when cooking fats or oils are heated above their burning point and catch fire. Fire prevention concepts What makes such fires so dangerous is that attempts to extinguish them with water can lead to fat explosions. The...

Homes For Heroes Foundation Donates $5,000 To NVFC To Assist Volunteer Firefighters Impacted By Disasters

The Homes for Heroes Foundation has donated $5,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund in order to assist volunteer firefighters and EMS providers impacted by a disaster. This is the second donation the Foundation has made to the Support Fund; in December, they contributed $7,500 to help volunteer responders in need. Joanne Hilliard presented NVFC staff with a $7,500 donation from Homes for Heroes for the NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fu...

International Fire Suppression Alliance Appoints Paul Sincaglia, P.E. As The Organization’s First Full-Time Managing Director

Following an exhaustive search, the International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA) has announced that Paul Sincaglia, P.E. will become the organization’s first full-time Managing Director, effective from March 1, 2020. A fire protection engineering graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Paul brings a broad range of experience to the IFSA. Fire safety industry veteran Most recently, he has served as Director of Industrial, Fire and Life Safety for Osborn Engineering in Cleveland, Oh...

FAFS Releases Statement To Ensure Minimum Disruption Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Following the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus in China, FAFS is working with their Supply Chain Partners to ensure minimum disruption for customers, and continuation of their supply routes.  As a fire life safety and security service provider and key member of the Marlowe Fire & Security Group of companies, FAFS has access to an extensive and diverse supply chain, governed by and incorporated into their Business Continuity Strategy.   FAFS Business Continuity Strategy ensures...

Coopers Fire Checks If It Is Possible To Build A Fire Proof Building And The Pros And Cons Of Constructing Such A Building

There’s never been a better time to build. Materials, construction techniques and fire safety have reached a pinnacle unthought of in times past. Architecture and design continue to push into brave new frontiers - with masterpieces like the Louvre Abu Dhabi becoming a more regular addition to the world. So, with all the advances in the art and science of construction, is one now able to make a fireproof building? The short answer is no. There’s no way to make a building completely f...

FFE Ltd. To Exhibit Fireray Optical Beam Detectors And Talentum Flame Detectors At Firex International 2020

At this year’s Firex International 2020, FFE Ltd. is slated to provide an interactive experience to showcase their high-tech range of Fireray Optical Beam detectors and Talentum Flame detectors that the company claims will leave a lasting impression on viewers. Firex International 2020 FFE Ltd. will be showcasing the company’s Fireray Hub as well at Firex International 2020. Fireray Hub is a fully modular system supporting both end-to-end and reflective beam technology on the same...

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) And Knights Brown Break Ground On New £4m State Of The Art Fire Station

The redevelopment of Avonmouth fire station on St Andrew’s Road will help improve response, operational efficiency and prevention work for both staff and our community. This development will provide a cost-effective, modern and fit for purpose facility that allows AF&RS to match resource to risk and make our Communities Safer and Service Stronger. The new station, which is being built by contractors Knights Brown, will feature five new appliance bays, office and accommodation faciliti...

Amthal Commences 20th Anniversary Celebrations With The Launch Of Specialist Logo

Amthal is celebrating its 20th birthday with the launch of a specialist logo, dedicated to showcasing its fast-growing, evolutionary journey to becoming a fire and security specialist. Launched in 2000 by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal now has over 60 members in the team and operates on a nationwide basis providing design, installation, maintenance and monitoring services across all commercial, public sector and residential sectors. In 2008, Jamie Allam joined the managemen...

National Council Of Firefighters’ CUSO Launches FinanceResponders.com

Through this website, the National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions (NCOFCU) said its member credit unions can offer commercial and business loans to volunteer and municipal fire departments, first responder businesses, and associations. “CUFR’s Referral Credit Union solution allows smaller credit unions to provide incremental and tangible value for their customers, while giving them the opportunity to recruit new members,” the organization said. “FinanceResponders.c...

Fire Protection Association Release Details About The Conference ‘Rethinking Fire Toxicity’ Featuring Speakers From Across The Globe

Rethinking fire toxicity – inaugural conference featuring speakers from across the globe – focus on long-term effects of firefighter health. As part of the review of Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and in response to emerging evidence on long-term firefighter health issues, the government is investigating whether the effects of fire toxicity should be a legal requirement when choosing materials for high risk buildings. To assist in this research, the Fire Protection Asso...

BAFE Along With Fire Protection Association Organizes Rethinking Fire Toxicity Seminar With Industry Experts

As part of the review of Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and in response to emerging evidence on long-term firefighter health issues, the government is investigating whether the effects of fire toxicity should be a legal requirement when choosing materials for high risk buildings. To assist in this research, the Fire Protection Association is bringing together global fire toxicity experts to share their knowledge at an inaugural conference in London on 30th March. The day will be su...

Detectortesters Visits HMS Victory Site With Premier Fire Security To Experience Solo And Testifire Products In Use

With functional testing of fire systems a legal requirement, Detectortesters’ solutions are used in some amazing buildings and high profiles sites. They don’t often get to hear the detail of these but when they do they’re usually very special – as demonstrated when they joined Premier Fire & Security for a recent site visit. As long term users of Solo and Testifire, Detectortesters met up with Chris Chance from Premier Fire Security, based in Romsey, Hampshire, to ex...

Fire Industry Association Announces The Fire Industry Manufacturers (FIM) Expo To Be Held In Belfast On 22nd April, 2020

The Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo is heading to Northern Ireland this spring with a one-day stop on Wednesday, 22nd April to the impressive Titanic Centre in the heart of Belfast, Ireland. Organized by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK's renowned fire detection and alarm manufacturers and focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry. Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo FIM Expo is a road...

FIREX International Releases A Statement Regarding Their Response To The Coronavirus

FIREX International, the three-day conference at ExCeL London which boasts an attendance of over 18,000 fire safety professionals from all over the world, releases a statement regarding their response to the Coronavirus. The company states: “FIREX International is closely monitoring developments of the Novel Coronavirus, which first emerged from Wuhan, China, in December 2019.” Official Sources Of Updates “The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is always our t...

Centurion Fire & Security Ltd Selected To Test C-Tec CAST Fire System, The Latest Fire System Technology In UK

Centurion Fire & Security Ltd, a commercial security and fire system provider, has been selected as one of the first companies to test and roll-out the world’s most advanced fire system technology. The major deal is announced as the firm approaches a milestone year, in which revenues are expected to grow by 25%. Just six UK organizations have been hand-picked to help bring the C-Tec CAST fire system to market. Designed to pre-empt changes in industry-standards, the addressable 'distri...

Hannay Reels Makes A List Of The Five Best Reels For Work Trucks And Their Characteristics And Functions

If the user’s 9 to 5 (or midnight - 8 a.m., for that matter) is in any field that employs work trucks, they surely have a sense of how limited space can be, and how vital it is to have the truck outfitted with dependable equipment. Whether the truck is used in the utilities, fueling or construction industry, it most likely needs to be equipped with a hose reel. Hannay Reels offers a variety of durable, dependable reels for a variety of work truck applications. With everything from flexibl...

MSA Safety Incorporated Announces New Web Conference

MSA Safety Incorporated the global provider in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Nish Vartanian, President and CEO, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, will host the company’s fourth quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live via the Internet. A replay of th...

Chubb Fire & Security Weighs In On Managing And Reducing False Alarms

The proliferation of false fire alarms places a huge burden on the Fire & Rescue Service. Understanding false fire alarm causes and taking steps to prevent them can help reduce false dispatches. The threat of fire is known to all; there is no need to overstate the devastating impact of fire on people, wildlife, businesses and buildings. Only recently, Sydney and its surrounding areas have been devastated by raging bushfires, while in the UK, there was a 14% increase of fire incidents attend...

Xtralis and Honeywell Create Strategic Alliance With Nexceris To Address Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Honeywell, a global pioneer in fire and life safety, and Nexceris, developer of Li-ion Tamer® lithium-ion gas detection solutions, announced the formation of a strategic alliance to address lithium-ion battery system safety. The partnership, which builds on Honeywell’s fire portfolio, will enhance its advanced detection technology with Li-ion Tamer’s products and give customers early warning capability of potential battery failure and the ability to mitigate or avoid the effects...

FPA’s Building A Safer Future Seminar Discusses Updates From The Public Inquiry Into The Grenfell Tower Fire

FPA’s first Building a safer future seminar of 2020 attracted over 150 delegates to London to hear the latest updates from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. The expert speakers discussed competency, governmental and regulatory changes ahead, third party certification (TPC), dilemmas for the fire and rescue service (FRS) and toxicity. FPA’s managing director Jonathan O’Neill opened by ‘tracking the progress’ of the government’s recent announceme...

USFA Explores Effective Communication Can Ignite Wildfire Safety Engagement

Good outcomes in communities before, during, and after a wildfire event are dependent upon a holistic look at the risk and effective, ongoing community engagement by firefighters, residents, and all partners in an area. Whole Community approach Good communication allows all participants to feel that their perspectives are heard and valued and increases their willingness to participate in promoting wildfire safety. This is the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Whole Community approach. Use...

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