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FirePro, in association with the Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS), has co-organized the meetings of ISO/TC 21 Committee, and its Subcommittees ISO/TC 21/SC3, ISO/TC 21/SC 5 and ISO/TC 21/SC 8. The event, sponsored by FirePro, took place from the 25th October to the 28th of October 2022, at Miramare beach hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, with Working Groups also taking place during that week. ISO/TC 21 Committee The ISO/TC 21, Equipment for Fire Protection and Firefighting Committee develops equipment, system and installation standards for fire safety systems installed and used in and around buildings, together with firefighting equipment that may be transported to a fire scene. Through the development, adoption and use of ISO/TC 21 standards, the capability to detect, restrict and extinguish fires is augmented. Delegations from Australia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, United Kingdom, USA, and officials from the Geneva ISO Central Secretariat arrived in Cyprus and participated in the meetings. Face-to-face and virtual meetings Delegates from other countries, such as China, Netherlands and South Africa had the opportunity to participate virtually In addition to the face-to-face participants, delegates from other countries, such as China, Netherlands and South Africa, which were not physically present had the opportunity to participate virtually. FirePro’s Technical Director - Dr. Gian Guido Gianfilippi de Parenti, and the FirePro Certifications Compliance Manager - Mr. Vakis Ioakim, represented the CYS as national delegates in the ISO/TC21 and ISO/TC 21/SC 8. Key issues discussed and resolutions agreed upon During the meetings, important issues related to the scope of ISO/TC 21 Equipment for Fire Protection and Firefighting Committee and its Subcommittees were discussed and many resolutions were agreed upon and published by the International Organization for Standardization. Dr. Gian Guido Gianfilippi de Parenti commented, “FirePro is very proud to have sponsored such an important event and provide its continuous technical support in the development of Standards aimed at making the fire industry better and safer.” Celebrating the event and honoring participants To celebrate the event and honor all participants, FirePro hosted a gala dinner at a local tavern, where the various delegations had the opportunity to taste the traditional cuisine and explore the medieval quarters and treasures of the City of Limassol, in Cyprus.

With 20 exhibitors and 180 delegates, FIM Expo offered an excellent opportunity for networking and conversations with individuals from all sectors of the fire industry. This event's exhibitors were: Advanced - Emergency Lighting, Advanced, Aico, Apollo, C-Tech, Drax360, Eurotech Fire Sytems, FFE Group, Everlux, Fireco, Firepro, Global Fire Equipment, Hochiki, Honeywell Morely, Hyfire, Kentec, Nittan UK, Tio Fire Safety, Vimpex, Wagner. Meeting influential people In addition to this, it was fantastic to welcome the next generation of fire professionals, Robin Hamill brought along 25 students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) giving them an opportunity to meet influential people in the fire industry. This gave these students the perfect opportunity to gain a greater understanding These students combine their studies with part-time work in the fire industry. Ian Moore gave these students a speech on what the FIA is and what it does for the industry they are just starting out in. This gave these students the perfect opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the industry works and grow their knowledge of all the sectors encompassed within it. As well as the exhibition itself, the FIA also provided its unrivaled training for a significant number of delegates offering BS 5839-1 Unit 1 and 2. Continuing business development Furthermore, throughout the duration of the FIM Expo event, a range of seminars on continuing business development was delivered, they had the FIA giving guidance on BS 7273 parts 4 and 6, Advanced detailing the best route to compliance for emergency lighting, Aico delivering information on domestic alarm technology, FFE discussing the use of flame detection in compliance with BS 5839 parts 1 and 6, Hochiki explaining BS 5839 parts 1 and 6, and Apollo delivering the final session on FAQ’s about EN54-23. This gave those in attendance an opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn from some of the best in the industry. It was a pleasure to welcome so many familiar faces as well as lots of new ones. They are thoroughly looking forward to the next one and are excited to consult with the exhibitors and delegates on what went well and what can be improved for future events. Experts delivering presentations It was encouraging to be welcomed to the FIM Expo being held in the Titanic Building in Belfast" Here is what Robin Hammil and Chris Patterson lecturers at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) had to say: “It was encouraging to be welcomed to the FIM Expo being held in the Titanic Building in Belfast by the Fire Industry Association. The event was very well organized with exhibitor’s showcasing their products and industry experts delivering presentations to enhance the knowledge and understanding of complex aspects of legislation and current clauses of the various British/European Industry Standards.” The presence of the largest Fire Trade Association in the UK hosting an event in Northern Ireland demonstrates their commitment to promoting professionalism in the Northern Ireland Fire Industry and showcased opportunities for school leavers and others to forge a career in the Fire Industry. Attending similar events “The students and lecturers from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) who attended the event found the uplifting experience beneficial to their learning experience and would relish the opportunity to attend similar events in the near future.” These types of events are a great way to promote the Fire Industry’s profile" “These types of events are a great way to promote the Fire Industry’s profile especially when the largest Fire Trade Association in the UK are engaged in the organization and delivery of the event and ensures people take notice.” Protecting local communities “If the FIA would support an event in Northern Ireland aimed at school leavers it would enhance the professionalism and reputation of the Fire Industry providing awareness, guidance, and expertise for those considering their careers.” “SERC are keen to engage and work alongside the FIA and other industry experts to support events such as the FIM Expo that help develop and support a platform that encourages those interested in a career. This is a fantastic industry that provides many opportunities including a career path offering immense job satisfaction which supports and protects local communities at the same time.”

The Fire Safety Event, 9-11th April, at the National Exhibition Center (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, is the fastest growing exhibition for the fire safety industry in the United Kingdom in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, say the organizers. The growth can be attributed to the exhibitor lineup and full program of seminars and features. Visitors can also expect live demonstrations, world-class speakers and a keen focus on the issues most pressing in the industry today. This content is managed in-house by The Fire Safety Event’s experienced team, who are deeply entrenched in the industry and able to respond quickly to developments in the market. Furthermore, co-location with three complementary events provides a more comprehensive offering for visitors, giving them more value for the time they spend on-site. Maintaining The Highest Fire Safety Standards Our continuing partnerships with a whole host of key industry associations reinforce the importance of The Fire Safety Event for the market" The Fire Safety Event is hosting more 50 of the world’s leading fire safety brands in 2019. Notable exhibitors include Kingspan, FirePro, Klaxon, Xtralis and FFE. The full list of exhibitors and partners can be found on their website. “Our continuing partnerships with a whole host of key industry associations reinforce the importance of The Fire Safety Event for the market and the need for an event like ours in the UK,” says Rachel Godfrey, events manager. “Our exhibitors recognize our goal is to offer education and support, filling a gap in the market and helping to ensure their customers maintain the highest fire safety standards,” Godfrey continues. “High-profile incidents in recent years have put a spotlight on the industry, and we recognize our role in providing ongoing education on new standards and legislation, best-practice advice and access to great products that will support the industry.” CPD-Accredited Seminar Program The seminar program has been designed to engage and educate the audience. It is delivered across four areas – Fire Safety Keynote Theatre, Fire & Evacuation Theatre, DSEAR (Dangerous Substance and Explosive Atmospheres Regulation) with a Bang Demo Area, and Tall Buildings Fire Protection Area. The seminar program is CPD-accredited and is delivered by leading industry experts, government officials, lawyers and manufacturersThe seminar program is CPD (Continuing Professional Development)-accredited and is delivered by leading industry experts, government officials, lawyers and manufacturers. Also featured are less conventional seminar formats, with Pinsent Mason welcoming audiences into a mock trial based on real life prosecution under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Now in its third year, the show certainly has evolved. “We began with 16 exhibitors and now proudly this year will host over 50!” says Godfrey. “We really value feedback and have taken on board what visitors say, as well as understanding exactly what our exhibitors say worked for them in previous years. We’ve added more elements that aim to challenge and educate audiences and hopefully ensure the event is so pivotal in the fire safety calendar that visitors count down the days until our next show.” High Profile Speaker Lineup As the event grows in stature, it has been able to attract a higher profile speaker lineup, including Dame Judith Hackitt and former New York City Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano as two of the keynote speakers this year. “This undoubtedly has helped attract our highest number of visitors and exhibitors to date,” says Godfrey. With the introduction of The Security Event, we will also see a much greater increase in the number of installers and end users attending"“Our dedication to putting on the best quality content will set us apart from other events, and we believe this will see us continue to grow. With the introduction of The Security Event [this year], we will also see a much greater increase in the number of installers and end users attending, many of whom will also have an interest in fire safety.” Simultaneous Events Taking Place At NEC Also taking place at the NEC between 9-11th April are The Health & Safety Event, The Facilities Event, and, new for 2019 – The Security Event. One of the key benefits for visitors of the co-location of the events is the complementary seminars taking place within the other shows that are relevant to the fire audience. “It also enables visitors to meet exhibitors that cover other disciplines for which they may only have a partial responsibility,” says Godfrey. “We recognize it isn’t always feasible to justify attending individual shows, so having the other shows in the hall just next door is a huge bonus for the fire audience.”