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A Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher is the most common type used in Australia. It is also known as a DCP, BE, or ABE fire extinguisher. To determine if a fire extinguisher is a dry chemical type, one simply needs to look for the white band that runs around the tank. One can also check the description sign to ensure they have the right fire extinguisher. With this information, people will know more about these extinguishers and how they work so they can be used safely. What Types of Fire Need Dry...

Developers, engineers, building owners, tech start-ups, and coders are needed to join a central London Hackathon that will bring experts together to develop new, commercially viable solutions that will radically change the face of fire safety within buildings in the UK and around the world. Hosted by the Association for Project Safety (APS), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and Hack_Construct, the free-to-attend, two-day Hackathon will take place at the IET London: Savoy Pla...

On May 18, 1999, the inaugural meeting of the International Fire Sprinkler Association was held in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Representatives of ten companies along with staff from the National Fire Sprinkler Association agreed on the establishment of a new organization that would work to increase global awareness of the effectiveness of automatic sprinklers and other water-based fire suppression systems. From the start, the IFSA founders envisioned a supporting role for IFSA: it would be an org...

The fire protection of substations to maintain a secure power supply is of particular importance for large energy suppliers. Due to the rapid and efficient operation of high-pressure water mist fire-fighting systems, the proportion of protected transformer systems using this technology continues to rise worldwide. AQUASYS has developed a unique design for a large energy utility that benefits from the advantages of water mist systems compared to its conventional spray flood systems to minimize w...

Recent news headlines about devastating fires have left many building owners and small business proprietors concerned about what a fire loss would do to their facilities and operations. Unlike larger organizations, they don’t have the luxury of employing risk management and loss prevention experts to analyze the risk and develop procedures to ensure business continuity. White paper offers practical advice on fire safety Small organizations don’t have the budgets that large compani...

The Viking Corporation, a global pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, has added a new 3.0 (43) K-factor residential flat plate concealed pendent sprinkler to its leading Freedom® residential product line. The new Model VK496 is cULus Listed with a flow rate of only 8 GPM (30 L/min), and a pressure requirement of only 7.1 PSI (0.49 bar) in a 12 x 12 ft (3,7 x, 3,7 m) room size. With its smaller K-factor and lower flow rates, the new glass bulb sprinkler is appropriate for NFPA...

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow. The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively re...

Emergency Evacuation Plans for Businesses are mandated by law and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. They should be implemented, rehearsed, and enacted to minimize employee injury and loss of life. Fire Evacuation Procedures are among the most vital of these plans. Business owners work closely with local and federal agencies to draw up these life-saving initiatives. Make fire evacuations a priority Fire evacuation procedures should be among the first measures put into place Fire evac...

Fire safety in a resort is delicate, and facility managers have to protect various areas with different environmental conditions, among these is the kitchen and fire in the kitchen are more likely to occur than nearly any other area in the resort.  With continual contact with high heat, fires can break out for a variety of reasons. Irrespective of why a fire starts out, what is crucial is suppressing the fire as quickly as possible. Fire suppression systems Water generally is not an opti...

Fire Regulations are actually a crucial task for any person owning or managing a resort. To ensure the safety of the resort and it's guests, it's essential that fire safety installations for buildings are in place with ample fire safety solutions and sufficient fire safety training is provided for resort staff. It's likewise critical that any fire protection and electrical requirements on-site are met and regularly maintained so that it's stored in appropriate working order and prepared if nee...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s people like Bradley Stevens, a man who has a passion for racing cars and motorcycles and whose job helps ensure first responders can get people out of them. “I’ve been in and around cars in every way you can imagine – driving them, fixing them, racing them,” Bradley said. Unfortunately, he added, racing sometimes means wrecking. “You fix one thing, then it’s another. And racing doesn’t pay t...

As a business owner, it's important to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who works in the company. The best way to do this is through having well-thought-out Emergency Evacuation Plans. Of course, having them isn't enough. Everyone within the company must be aware of these plans and must know their place in the event that an emergency should arise. Fire Evacuation plan The fire evacuation plan should be straightforward and kept as simple as possible When a plan is being worked ou...

Real estate agencies ought to invest in Real Estate Passive Fire Protection systems in order to protect their assets. While the most commonly used is the basic fire suppression systems like sprinklers and fire extinguishers, less attention is placed on passive fire protection. Real Estate Passive Fire Protection  Real Estate Passive Fire Protection works by containing the fire in its point of origin Real Estate Passive Fire Protection works by containing the fire in its point of origin s...

Fires can cause significant amounts of damages and injuries, and may even cause deaths, if they break out in a workplace. The only way to ensure employees are prepared is by having a fire plan in place, in case anything does happen. Part of this plan should include a fire warden to help implement and improve the emergency procedures for the business. Fire Warden Training Proper training should be procured for the person who is going to be the fire warden for a business Proper training should...

Fire safety in schools refers to precautions taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that could end up in death, injury, and property damage at school. Fire safety measures must be used as early as the construction of a school. Assessments and inspections which have been done in schools suggest that non-teaching and accommodation areas contain the highest fire risk/hazard. Non-teaching areas include kitchens, offices, prep-rooms, storage areas, and electrical switch rooms. Adherenc...

Fire safety procedures are a big concern for any business, While any business will have the concern of ensuring that no one is harmed during the course of a fire - retail has a harder time doing this since the customers will vary from time to time. In a retail environment, the customers won’t always know what to do if a fire starts and the risk that comes with some of these customers panicking can only make the situation potentially even worse. There are several potential sources within...

Keep calm, summer is on the way! Already organized a family holiday? If one likes to spend more time in the sunshine, camping trips are an all-time summer favorite for many families. They are the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the hot weather! When it comes to camping, there is endless fun and adventure to explore. BBQs, camping and caravanning all pose fire hazards, so it is important to be aware of the fire safety of camping Must-have items to dig out for the family ge...

Over the next six months members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham this independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event.  The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2019 The Br...

Over the next six months, members of the Firetrace team will be popping up at events across the country. The Fire Safety Event Held from 9-11 April at the NEC, Birmingham, this renowned independent event is dedicated to supporting the fire and safety industry and features education, networking and business support. With 400 exhibitors, 130 speakers and an expected 6000 visitors it promises to be an informative and interesting event. The Firetrace team can be found at stand FS135. BIBA 2...

Checkmate Fire are dedicated to helping businesses and public sector organizations safeguard their customers and staff through the implementation of life-saving firestopping solutions. This involves not only completing essential installation and remediation works, but also educating property owners on why passive fire protection is not simply a legal requirement, but also an investment in the future of their business. It is easy to become complacent regarding fire safety, and the possibility of...

A line-type detector supplied by Patol has been selected as the heat detection method in a new fire protection installation in a laboratory working in a Hazardous environment operating within a Ministry Of Defence site. The fire safety at the laboratory is provided through a Fire Detection system installed by Honeywell featuring a SecuriSens ADW 535-2 line-type heat detector connecting to an extinguishant Fire Control Panel. The detector from Securiton, for whom Patol is the distributor in the...

ASL is excited to be exhibiting at Railtex 2019 – the most widely anticipated event in the UK rail industry calendar. One can find then on stand M85 showcasing the iVENCS Line & Station Management control system following a brand new refresh of the user interface. They invite visitors to try out a live demo workstation that will demonstrate how the line and station management system integrates with and controls multiple subsystems at a single station, or along...

The Australian government takes the safety of employees very seriously, and that is the reason there are legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, or matters relating to occupational safety mandating emergency preparedness across most sectors of society. For instance, there are actually Fire Safety requirements covered by different parts of the legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, reference manuals, and codes applied to numerous jurisdictions across Australia. emergenc...

Chubb Sicli completes the installation of a full suite of fire safety and security equipment and services at Webster University Geneva. The new equipment will better protect students, staff and facilities with essential fire and security systems across the entire campus. Chubb Sicli is a part of Chubb Fire & Security Group, which is a part of Carrier, a provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies...

What many building owners or managers neglect is the importance of fire safety inspection. As a person holding the responsibility of the medical center's safety, one must ask the question, How much responsibility do I have in keeping a medical center fire-safe vs. after a fire accident in the facility? It sure does sound like the latter makes a bigger responsibility and problem. This is why it is so important to hire a hiring Healthcare Centre Fire Inspector. Conducting regular inspections T...

When talking about the roles of child care workers, it is a given that they are solely responsible for the child’s development, ensuring they get exposure to the best learning environment in their first few years. However, it seems that educating them in Child Care Fire Fighting Equipment isn’t the only responsibility there is. Talk about fire safety and emergency training courses, day care staff now take further steps aimed towards a child’s development. Why should child car...

A Child Care Center Fire Evacuation plan is important in ensuring quick response to emergencies and the safety of children. The importance of planning lies in the ability to manage time, while evacuating to safety in any given scenario. Establishing an emergency management plan is a matter of identifying risks and exit routes, delegating tasks to specific people, and executing them as planned. In this stage, get to know how Child Care Center Fire Evacuation procedures in child care centers adop...

Established in 1975, Melvin Weaver & Sons has provided crop protection products for the agriculture industry for over 40 years. The company’s steady growth throughout these years generated the need for additional space at their Lancaster, Pennsylvania based facility. In summer 2014, Melvin Weaver began planning the construction of a 16,800-square-foot addition to its warehouse. Having a long-time relationship with Kint Fire Protection, Melvin Weaver turned to Kint to explore fire supp...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, appoints Chris Bradley as its new Southern Distribution Account Manager. With over 10 years’ experience in the industry, Chris has worked for Rexel Senate, Channel Safety Systems and, most recently, Illumino Ignis as a sales manager/design engineer specializing in fire, disability and call systems. In his new role, Chris will create new accounts, provide key support to existing customers and promote C-TEC’s vast range of fire alarm systems, f...

For the third consecutive year, ARA Security celebrated the anniversary milestones of its long-service staff members. The ARA Security team spans over 9 locations across Australia and New Zealand, including NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, and the ACT. In the last half of 2018, several celebrations were held in recognition of the hard work and longevity of ARA Security staff that have been with the team for at least 5 years. celebrating the team As the Managing Director of ARA Security, Tony Franov is...