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The cost of the fire and rescue service in North Yorkshire is low compared with many other authorities North Yorkshire Fire Authority has good financial management arrangements and a track record of managing within its budget, so says the latest Audit Commission report. County Councillor John Fort, Chairman of the Fire Authority welcomed the latest report saying: “I am pleased that the performance of our Service continues to be recognised by others including the Audit C...

Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell chairman and CEO Dave Cote Honeywell announced that Shane Tedjarati was named to the broader role of President, High Growth Regions, and Stephen Shang will take over as President, Honeywell China, effective immediately. Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote. Shang will report to Tedjarati. “Globalization has been a key pillar of our Growth Initiative for the past decad...

Festive lighting, candles, and decorated Christmas trees pose fire risks if handled improperly Festive lighting, windowsill candles and ornamented Christmas trees are staples of the holidays, but these decorative items also pose a fire risk if handled improperly. In 2005-2009, on average, one of every 18 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 141 total home fires. Holiday lights and other decorative lighting were involv...

The MCP6 is the latest addition to KAC's range of manual call points The MCP6V is a specially terminated unit fitted with a mains voltage microswitch. Externally identical in size and user interface with the normal low voltage version. The latest addition to KAC’s range of manual call points for specialist applications is the MCP6V, an indoor call point for flush or surface mounting that will switch up to 2A at 240VAC mains voltage. Whilst the overwhelming majority of...

  Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of London An 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate Prison has been donated to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The prison door (7’10” by 4’3” wide, 6” thick) served as the "Debtors' door" at Newgate Prison. This was one of three doors throug...

NFPA offers fire safety tips such as using battery operated candle instead of real ones It’s time again for the creepy decorations, falling leaves, endless costumes, and lit Jack-o-lanterns. As families across the country begin to prepare for what has become an increasingly popular holiday, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding everyone to take a few simple safety precautions in order to ensure a fun, safe, and not too scary Halloween. “It&r...

Andy Marshall new Business Development Manager for Aico Limited brings a vast amount of experience with himself Andy Marshall has worked with commercial fire and lighting companies, mo Aicost recently as a Business Development Manager for Thorn Lighting prior to joining Aico. Andy Marshall has been appointed National Business Development Manager for Aico Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, manufacturer of the market- leading Ei Professional range of Smoke and...

This online presentation will feature an overview of the Firewise program The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program will host a free webinar on Firewise principles and wildfire safety at 1 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, November 8. Michele Steinberg, manager of the Firewise program, will present. With the 2011 wildfire season on its way to becoming one of the worst on record, and the likelihood that more damaging fires will oc...

In the event will be discussed safety aspects of alternative energy technologies The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its affiliate The Fire Protection Research Foundation (the Foundation) will host a 1-day Alternative Energy Technologies and Electrical Safety Standards Symposium (Symposium) December 6, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Symposium comes at a significant turning point as more businesses and consumers are turning to alternative energy sources and tech...

Bristol's new website has been designed for its UK customers and overseas market The site has been carefully colour coded to provide easy navigation throughout the different product areas which now incorporate, within a single site, fire, ambulance and police products and services. October sees the launch of Bristol’s new website which has been designed and built to provide for the needs of both its UK customers and overseas markets. With half of the company’s...

Be it minor or critical incidents, CHEMTREC offers crucial assistance to fire-fighters and other personnels This month marks the 40th year of operations for CHEMTREC, the world’s foremost emergency call center that provides immediate critical response information during emergency incidents involving chemicals, hazardous materials and dangerous goods. A service of the American Chemistry Council, CHEMTREC is a round-the-clock public service hotline available to firefighte...

NYFRS suggests householders must consider having their chimneys swept soon with registered sweeps North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) is reminding local householders to ensure their chimney is fire-safe while the weather is fine by booking a registered chimney sweep this Chimney Fire Safety Week (26th Sept-2nd Oct). The inviting warmth of an open fire is the last thing on most peoples’ minds in the summer, but it’s best to check that chimney is in...

Dockwise is now more secure with the latest AutroSafe from Autronica Autronica has been tasked with providing the entire fire detection system for Dockwise’s super vessel. With such a large space to cover, AutroSafe was the natural choice as it has been designed to provide reliable, fail-safe coverage on large transport and offshore vessels.When Dockwise forwarded plans for a new build vessel to service the emerging market for ultra-large transports, a new category had t...

Lisa Yarussi, Vice President Human Resources Division, NFPA Lisa Yarussi comes to NFPA with experience in the areas of publishing, medical manufacturing, health and wellness, retail, software, utilities and electrical distribution. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the appointment of Lisa Yarussi as vice president of Human Resources. Yarussi will lead the Human Resources Division of the Quincy-based fire safety nonprofit which is known worldwide as a l...

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Extrication Team  Realistic crash situations were created with vehicles and casualties. The teams had to rescue the trapped casualties safely and were awarded points on their performance.Makita Rescue Tools from Vimpex have helped Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue to be crowned champions at the recent World Extrication Challenge held in New Zealand.Teams from all over the world competed in three challenging extrication scenarios. Reali...

The event will be held on September 20-21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in partnership with its research affiliate, The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF,) will host a two-day Dust Explosion Hazards Symposium September 20 – 21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The meeting will follow a one-day seminar on Monday, September 19 with instructor, Walter Frank, P.E., president of Frank Risk Solutions.  Combustible dusts p...

The conference will be held on October 27-29 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Colorado The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the 4th Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel, Denver, Colorado, October 27–29. The conference is being organized by NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise® Communities Program.  With more than 50 breakout sessions in five educational tracks, the Backyards &...

OpenConnect Gateway is a 'plug and play' device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel  Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has developed a new product that allows fire detection to be fully integrated into building management systems (BMS) without the need for complex bespoke solutions or the use of multiple interfaces.   OpenConnect Gateway® is effectively a "plug and play" device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel by the manufacturer. I...

The event provides opportunities to demonstrate advanced fire fighting products to a larger audience Clarion Events Middle East recently announced that Firex (Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory L.L.C), one of the leading companies manufacturing firefighting equipment in the UAE, has confirmed their participation as the platinum sponsor for Fire and Rescue Middle East 2011. Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the first edition of t...

More than 60 education sessions will be presented for attendees to learn the latest on fire and life safety code topics The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s Fire & Life Safety Conference will take place December 12-14. The meeting be held in Orlando, Fla. at the Hilton at Walt Disney World® Resort and will include three days of educational sessions, as well as two days of post-conference seminars. More than 60 education sessions...

SigNET's Integrity voice alarm was precisely designed for the Manchester Aquatics Centre When the voice alarm system at Manchester Aquatics Centre ground to a halt, specialist electrical installation company, Solid State, dived to the rescue. Working on behalf of Manchester Working/Norfolk Property Services, the Lancashire-based company's team of specialist engineers swiftly dismantled the old system at the city's top venue for all things aquatic and installed SigNET's powerf...

Raxa is responsible for the programme of new products development KAC, the world’s largest manufacturer of call points and AV devices for use in commercial fire and security systems, has appointed Raxa Chauhan to the new position of Product Manager. She is responsible for managing the existing well-established product portfolio and for the successful conclusion of an aggressive programme of new product developments. KAC Marketing Manager, Mark Thomson, said: “We...

An estimated average of 3,800 university housing fires occur each year The Federal Emergency Management Agency's United States Fire Administration (USFA) has issued a special report focusing on the causes and characteristics of fires in college and university residential buildings that include dormitories and fraternity and sorority houses.  The report, University Housing Fires (2007-2009), was developed by the National Fire Data Center and is a part of the USFA's Topica...

Matthew Broughton being given the Chubb Fire & Security Award by Dave Hammond Matthew Broughton and Gareth Taylor are the winners of the Chubb 2011 Apprenticeship Awards - recognising the excellence of their achievements in the company’s 2011 apprenticeship scheme. The Apprenticeship Awards are given to the two top achievers within the Chubb Fire & Security and Chubb Systems apprenticeship programmes. Each programme is designed to provide the students with a high...

MED grants approval to KAC's selected manual and waterproof call points KAC has obtained "wheelmark" approval to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for selected manual and waterproof call points. MED approval enables products to be installed as part of fire protection system in passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers. The directive ensures the free movement of equipment within the EU and guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2 of the international S...

ADT specialise in electronic fire and security solutions ADT helps preserve one of Europe’s most historic ships with the installation of a wireless radio fire system.ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has formed a partnership with the Dundee Heritage Trust to help protect one Europe’s uniquely designed vessels.  The RRS Discovery was declared one of the most important historic ships in the United...

Aico's alarm provides fire warnings both within a resident's own flat and communal areas of a block   The Hyde Group is using Aico's RadioLINK Professional wire free smoke and heat alarm interconnection technology to not only to protect tenants within their flats but also to provide them with a safe escape route. Alan Mortimer, Stock Investment Manager for Hyde South East, was directly involved in the specification of the Aico alarms.  He cites t...

EN54 meets a growing market trend towards integrated fire voice alarm systems Bosch Security Systems has become the first major manufacturer of PA/VA solutions to have all of its individual systems, components and technologies tested and approved to the new EN54 Standard.The announcement means that not only have the Bosch Plena and Bosch Praesideo voice alarm systems been granted EN54 certification by accredited notified bodies, but so too has its peripheral equipment such as...

An ensemble of Autronica's safety and emergency products Autronica presented a brand new range of powerful safety and emergency products at this year's Firex. New AutroSafe 4 Addressable Control Panels provide a new level in interactive fire detection systems. They are built to deliver a higher degree of safety. A dual network between all panels secures redundant panel network. Its panel network, AutroNet, connects the different panels through a high-speed redundant...

KAC provides smoke control management systems UK wide KAC has introduced an orange-bodied version of the MCP indoor call point conforming to EN12101-9 for use as a manual activation device in smoke control management systems. Smoke vents are installed in diverse applications ranging from traditional industrial buildings, large enclosed public spaces and multiple occupancy accommodation through to data centres containing high value, enterprise-critical equipment. Typically, smo...