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AVK International (AVK Group) has announced the launch of a new company under the name - AVK Smart Water. By embedding intelligent solutions in core products, the new AVK Group company aims for a smart, data-driven future for the water industry and makes sure that they stay on top of the digital wave. The first solutions will be presented this summer. AVK Smart Water A more digitized business has been a desired goal of AVK for years. According to the new company’s Managing Director, Lar...

Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating 40 years of business success, having expanded from a 13-strong workforce operating out of small commercial units on the south coast of England to becoming one of the world's pioneering manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, manufacturing more than 5 million detectors every year, and exporting directly to more than 100 countries around the world. New Products And Protocols Charles Lombard, Managing Director of A...

So much planning has gone into the new office block for G2 Fire and just as they are doing the final touches, someone points out there is no fire detection! Now what? Luckily for the new office block in Walmer Main Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, they called upon Jean-Paul (JP) Germishuizen and Jacques De Beer of DynaFire (Pty) Ltd to come to the rescue. At the point where they were called in, the building was 99% completed and installing wiring and conduits would have been very difficult,...

FIREX International 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held from September 8 to September 10, 2020, at ExCeL London, in London, United Kingdom (UK). This rescheduling covers the following events: FIREX International IFSEC International Safety & Health Expo Facilities Show Intelligent Building Europe Workplace Wellbeing Show Counter Terror Expo, Ambition, Forensics Expo Europe, and World Counter Terror Congress (orga...

The Mircom Group of Companies has announced that they are extremely honored to once again attain the ‘Platinum Club’ designation, as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2020. Mircom is proud to have qualified, as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for an eighth consecutive year. Mircom recognized Mircom was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth, with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2020 Best M...

Ampac announced that the FireFinder Marine Fire Control Panel has been approved to the Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU by DNV GL. Compliant with the requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive as well as EN54-2 and EN54-4, the FireFinder Marine Intelligent Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel offers a reliable fire detection system for maritime and offshore applications Available from 1 to 4 Loops, the FireFinder Marine can be networked for larger systems and provides users w...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the non-profit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services, has announced a partnership with DRONERESPONDERS – the world’s fastest growing program supporting public safety – to help coordinate, cooperate, and co-promote efforts to enhance the use of drones in the pursuit of public safety. Drone Operations The memorandum of understanding outlines the key initiatives under which th...

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office (HCFMO) has announced that their Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Team will begin pre-incident planning in March 2020, in compliance with NFPA 1620: Standard for Pre-Incident Planning. Funding from the Harris County Commissioners Court, to support additional HazMat team staffing, has allowed the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office to develop and pursue this progressive avenue of pre-incident planning of businesses and facilities in the unincorporated...

The two cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden are located in the heart of Switzerland, nestled in beautiful mountain landscapes of the Swiss Alps with high peaks, surrounded by lush green valleys, and picturesque serene lakes. However, this beautiful natural geography also brings with it many natural hazards to which the fire departments must adapt and respond to effectively, among other things with the help of the EMEREC operational management system. Since 2017, the fire departments of the Swiss...

The widely awaited digitalBAU 2020 event took place for the first time from February 11th to 13th, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. The new trade fair for digital solutions for the entire building life cycle was well attended with more than 10,000 visitors and was aimed at everyone involved in the construction industry. In addition to the predominantly software manufacturer, G-TEC was also represented as an engineering office with a trade fair stand at the buildingSMART eV joint stand. G-TEC’s...

VOMATEC Innovations GmbH carries out research and development work on integrated software solutions and new technologies for fire departments, emergency services, disaster protection, the police, industrial plant safety, and facilities where safety standards are particularly stringent. Its products are designed to support staff in control rooms and security centers as well as response teams at the scene, helping first and foremost to prevent damage and also ensuring faster and safer damage cont...

Buildings with a highly rated NABERS Indoor Environment (IEQ) is ultimately a ‘win-win’ solution that will provide long-term results including happy, healthy, comfortable, and productive tenants who are more likely to remain tenanted within a building. In turn, this will provide better returns and increased financial security for building owners. ISPT Super Property Commercial property owners who are continuing to lift the standards in NABERS IE Q are ISPT Super Property. ISPT bo...

Marion Body Works, A national manufacturer of fire & emergency apparatus, announces its partnership with Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists of McAllen, Texas. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists is an official Marion Body Works dealer. “Having the opportunity to work with a proven dealer like Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists, which strives to meet the evolving demands of its customers, is exactly what we hope for as an industry leader,” said Curtis Ign...

Fire on board! This is a grave danger for any ship, but especially so when a ship is ostensibly safely docked in the harbor, where 'normal' firefighters are on duty and have to cope with the special challenges on board a ship. Firefighters’ safety Since 2005, 44 potentially disastrous incidents have occurred in German ports alone, including 15 fires and 13 spills of hazardous materials. EFAS, a joint project coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processi...

A recent article on Cleveland.com features new Emergency Reporting customer Parma Fire Department (OH) and focuses on how the department is saving thousands of dollars by switching from paper records to ER’s cloud-based fire software. According to the article, “The use of paper, snail mail and man-hours was so pervasive in the department that Fire Chief Mike Laskey estimates that the changeover to Emergency Reporting will save the city more than $10,000 annu...

Make discreet emergency calls at the touch of a button – reliable emergency communication is at your fingertips with the PB-3 Panic Button from Viking Electronics. “This is what people have been asking for – it’s quick, it’s discrete, it’s reliable. People know they can trust the PB-3 when it counts.” – Greg Yocom, Engineering Manager, Viking Electronics. Place discreet emergency phone calls The PB-3 panic button is designed to mount under a des...

FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the release of FLIR A8580 series of thermal science cameras - 1.3 megapixel, entry-level cooled camera designed for a wide range of industrial, military, science, and product research and development (R&D) applications. This camera records blur-free images of high-speed targets, offering a wide range of precision, manual and motorized lenses, and also integrates seamlessly with the new FLIR Research Studio thermal analysis software, all providing the user wi...

Viking Electronics Inc. has announced the release of its brand new 2020 Product Catalog. The catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in between. &ld...

BSI, the business improvement company announced the acquisition of Q-Audit, a JAS-ANZ accredited healthcare auditing body based in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. The deal will see Q-Audit become part of BSI’s assurance business and will operate under the BSI brand. healthcare services certification expansion The acquisition of Q-Audit strengthens BSI’s expansion of its healthcare services certification business in both the Australian and New Zealand market, supporti...

Infographics is excited to announce the release of the new FireWatch phone app for iOS and Android smartphones, supporting the drive towards increased mobile and flexible working in Fire & Rescue. The company has stated that the FireWatch phone app will be part of a webinar taking place on February 18, 2020. FireWatch phone app The FireWatch phone app for iOS and Android devices provides: Location aware capabilities with ‘roaming’ availability cover at any location. Automa...

Infographics are silver sponsors of the next LGA Fire Conference, now taking place from 2-3 March 2021 at the Hilton Hotel, Gateshead. Infographics have been supporting this event for many years. It will once again shape up to be a successful gathering for 2021, following postponement during March 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Infographics will give a feature presentation as part of the conference program, and exhibit throughout the event.

telent, a specialist in the effective operation of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority (MFRA) are marking a milestone moment this year as their collaborative partnership enters its 19th year, with the contract now secured until 2024. Integrated Risk Management Plan Serving five metropolitan boroughs – Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley, Wirral and Liverpool – community safety and life-saving operations are top priorities for MFRA. In...

Bryx recently launched a Dark Mode theme for its Bryx 911 mobile application. The new setting is available for both Android and iPhone users, requiring iPhones to have iOS 13 or more advanced versions. Dark Mode theme The launch of the new Dark Mode theme is in response to popular user requests and the company’s continuous efforts to provide the ultimate user experience for the mobile alerting application. The free Bryx 911 mobile app and robust Bryx Station alerting system offer unriva...

Bryx, a global provider of first responder technology solutions, has announced their partnership with Linxup, a fleet and asset tracking solutions provider. This partnership allows Bryx customers to link apparatus accounts with Linxup trackers and view the accurate locations of their apparatus through Bryx software applications. Linxup integration into Bryx system With Linxup’s seamless integration into the Bryx system, first responders will benefit from the improvement in location accur...

The headquarters of Bulgaria’s Communications Regulation Commission has been protected by an industry-leading fire system from Advanced as part of a major refurbishment project and drive to reduce false alarms. Located in Sofia, the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) was established in 2002 as an independent state authority entrusted with the management and regulation of all electronic communications in Bulgaria. Axis EN system A recent upgrade of the fire systems in the Communi...

Organized by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the AI Specification Awards identify and reward excellence in the specification of architectural ironmongery in the construction industry. DC700G-FT security door closer The DC700G-FT has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Product design and innovation’, which is a new award for 2019. Featuring a distinctive and stylish appearance that was launched earlier this year, th...

Why do First Responders today largely rely on the voices of emergency dispatchers, especially when they step out of their ambulance, fire engine or patrol car? In every part of life, First Responders have access to real-time data at their fingertips, but once they put on their uniforms it seems like they go back in time and fly blind, depending on audio from a PSAP far removed from the action. RapidDeploy’s mission is to reduce emergency response times and increase responder safety by impr...

Aico has launched the SmartLINK Gateway, the Ei1000G. This is a first in asset management and compliance, providing full visibility and remote whole system monitoring of Aico Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarm systems. Aico, an Ei Company, is pioneering the way in home life safety with new technologies and offering high quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home, the cornerstone...

Avon Rubber is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection business and the rights to the Ceradyne brand. Over the next 12 months, 3M will transition the critical business functions to Avon in a phased and controlled manner. During this transition phase, the business will be operating as usual as a stand-alone business alongside Avon Protection. Provider & Supplier As a reminder, the business is the foremost provider of next-generation armo...

ImageTrend, Inc. has announced that Resource Bridge solution has been updated, in order to accommodate the rapid evolution of the US CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), so as to improve their COVID-19 module for Acute Care Hospitals, with the addition of 11 new data collection fields. These additional data fields work to enhance the information received by the NHSN, which has proven beneficial for preparedness and response activities, on a local and national level. ImageTrend...