Active Fire Protection (AFP) - Case Studies
SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, has received an order from the Dutch military and will provide them with its SMASH AD solution for operational use. The Dutch military has tested the system during the recent year and decided to purchase it and use the systems immediately, mainly for C-UAS purposes. Fire Control solution SMASH is a combat-proven Fire Contro...
A forest fire (also known as wildfire) is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation, such as forest, grassland or prairie. It is often caused by human activities or natural phenomenon, like lightning. Nevertheless, according to a World Health Organization report, in 50% of wildfires recorded, the cause that triggered them is unknown. Mountainous regions, like Rizhao in Shandong Province of China, are vulnerable to forest fire. Recognized by the United Nations in 20...
The Delta Township (MI) Fire Department is running two Sutphen front-line pumpers out of two stations and is so pleased with the rigs that it recently took delivery of a Sutphen custom side-mount rescue-pumper to replace its oldest rigs. After receiving the new rescue pumper, the department liked the rig’s layout and performance, so it placed another order with Sutphen for an identical rescue pumper, as well as an SPH100 aerial platform. Compartment space Gregg Ginebaugh, chief of Delta...
Two fault-tolerant networks of MxPro 5 fire panels from renowned UK manufacturer of fire safety equipment, Advanced, have been installed as part of a fire system upgrade at the Manor House & Ashbury Hotels, located in Devon, United Kingdom. Set in 500 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the two hotels offer a combined total of 421 rooms, as well as the Ashbury Hotel’s renowned 99-hole golf course. MxPro 5 fire panels installed As part of a site-wide upgrade to the Manor Hou...
In February 2021, ZIEGLER Group (Albert Ziegler GmbH & Co. KG) received an order from Nigeria for the delivery of three new Z6 airport firefighting and rescue vehicles for the Anambra International Cargo Airport, located in Umueri, Nigeria. These Z6 airport firefighting and rescue vehicles were delivered in January 2022 and will provide even more security at the airport, going forward. Z6 airport firefighting and rescue vehicles The three identical vehicles are built on a TITAN 6×6...
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) a competitive 10-year, US$ 750 million single-award IDIQ contract for multi-channel, hand-held and vehicular radio systems. The L3Harris Falcon IV family of man-pack and hand-held radios, selected by the U.S. Marine Corps have been broadly adopted by the U.S. Army, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Air Force and a growing number of key allies, in order to provide secure, resilient and interoperable communications capa...
Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. fire system integrated with Third-pa...
Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems pioneer, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. Automatic opening vents Responsibl...
At 01:47 pm on 4th January 2022, Joint Fire Control received the first call of a fire at an industrial estate in Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth. Crews from Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, Tregaron, Llandrindod Wells, and Llanelli were mobilized to the incident, making a total of four fire appliances, one turntable ladder, an environmental unit, and a water bowser deployed to extinguish the fire. Police, Ambulance, and the Local Authority were also in attendance. The fire involved a single-story building,...
Oshkosh Airport Products., LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the Isle of Man Government has received three Oshkosh Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The Isle of Man is a British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The new Oshkosh Strikers were delivered in early December 2021, and support operations at the Isle of Man Airport (IOM). Extensive training has commenced in preparation for the vehicles to enter front-line service in the firs...
The new University of Science and Technology campus in Alexandra, Egypt, is now protected in case of fire by an AQUASYS high pressure water mist system. In addition to the fixed installed firefighting system, the design also includes a wall hydrant system for manual initial firefighting. The project was implemented together with the local partner. Good planning and close contact with Partners It was possible to establish intensive contact with the customer and all parties involved from the ve...
Since 2019, Cybrid Thrust has been the drone expert partner for most of the public safety, security and defense organizations in Belgium and abroad. Cybrid Thrust The company has developed specialist expertise to solve the most challenging issues with innovative solutions and benefits from numerous trusted references in the market. Cybrid Thrust’s team advises and delivers turnkey solutions in the field of autonomous systems, advanced robotics and smart sensors. It, therefore, seems nat...
A host of fire and life safety solutions from Advanced have been installed to protect 26,000 sq. meters of grade A office space in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). EN 54-approved Axis EN fire panels with integrated voice evacuation and fire telephone systems have been installed across four, seven-story office buildings, at the prestigious Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, in Dubai. Cignetix installs Axis EN fire panels Cignetix Systems (Cignetix) was responsible fo...
The East Midlands Railways line, north of London to Corby, Nottingham or Sheffield, in the United Kingdom (UK), is operated by local operator - ScotRail, which is currently equipping 33 intercity trains with a new fire protection system. The highly efficient high pressure water mist system from AQUASYS was chosen for fire protection in the engine room. Currently, AQUASYS and its Italian partner - I.S.E. INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI are equipping the trains with new customized firefighting systems and...
Everyone appreciates the importance of keeping the vulnerable safe, but when the local fire departments advise the need for automatic fire detection, as part of the firefighting and protection of a home for the aged, it can be another strain on an already stretched budget. Due to the establishment being occupied by the elderly, early warning in the case of an emergency is vital to ensuring the residents have enough time to evacuate safely, so everyone appreciates why the fire department have re...
In 2020, the Osage Beach Fire Protection District's Board of Directors approved the proposal to purchase a new fire boat. This new purchase would replace the oldest boat in their fleet, Marine 11, which has since been sold to a department in New York State. The boat, purchased from Lake Assault Boats is a 31-foot Mono Hull with twin Mercury 300 Horsepower outboard engines. The boat will come equipped with a 5 Kw Generator and 1500 Gallons per minute fire pump. It will also be outfitted with mul...
A QuickZone conventional fire alarm system from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at BlocHaus Climbing, Manchester’s newest bouldering wall. Newly opened, BlocHaus Climbing boasts an array of facilities at its East Manchester site, including 130 climbable boulders, a routing roof, and an on-site café. As part of the active fire protection for the site, the 4-zone QuickZone conventional fire panel from Advanced has been installed alongside Hochiki conventional heat/smoke...
At 1:50 am on Friday, 5 March, RBFRS received reports of a fire at a warehouse on Headley Road East, Woodley. In total, more than 50 firefighters were sent to the incident, along with specialist equipment, such as the Aerial Ladder Platform from Whitley Wood Fire Station and the Incident Command Unit from Maidenhead Fire Station. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. Preventing fire spread Crews on scene were met with heavy smoke logging from the building and on entering the warehouse, dis...
A successful prosecution was brought by Royal Berkshire Fire Authority against a restaurant in Cookham, which resulted in an £85,000 fine following a number of serious fire safety breaches under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Beta UK Limited was sentenced for fire safety breaches found by Fire Safety Inspecting Officers following an incident at Malik’s Restaurant, Cookham in Maidenhead. Fire safety deficiencies On 23 October 2020, Reading Magistrates’ Court...
Located in the picturesque village of Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa overlooks the river Mincio, with views across to the imposing Scaliger Castle and the Visconteo Bridge, and a short journey to Lake Garda. For its guests, this hotel is an escape from the outside world and is famed for providing a relaxing experience. Corte Regia Relais and Spa hotel In 2020, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa hotel underwent a massive transformation, with the renovation o...
A youth rugby team in South Wales, United Kingdom (UK), has been scoring tries in style this season, thanks to a brand new kit. This season, players from Croesyceiliog Rugby Football Club (Croesyceiliog RFC), based in Gwent, Wales have looked the part in their new team strips, bearing the club’s crest. New kit for Croesyceiliog RFC team The new kit was funded by Asset VRS and Hardstaff Barriers, the globally renowned manufacturers and suppliers of roadside safety barriers and perimeter s...
Residential high-rise buildings in Thanet have become the first in Kent, United Kingdom (UK) to be fitted with new information plates to help navigate firefighters in an emergency. Information initiative Invicta House in Margate, and Trove Court and Kennedy House in Ramsgate have external plaques featuring key information about the premises, such as the number of floors, flats, and lifts, as well as the location of water supplies, which could be vital in the event of a fire. ...
Vimpex Fire-Cryer Voice Enhanced Sounders have been installed on link bridges between buildings at Swansea University, to increase the protection of staff and students should there be a fire alarm, by delivering clear messages and ensure a fast, efficient evacuation. Swansea University has eight colleges spread across its two campuses which are located on the coastline of Swansea Bay. It currently has 20,375 undergraduate and postgraduate students who come from over 130 different countries. Vo...
The Canton of Basel-Stadt’s fire department has ordered four all-electric firefighting vehicles from Rosenbauer’s 'Revolutionary Technology' (RT) model series. The pioneer in firefighting equipment has thus received the first fleet order for the innovative municipal firefighting vehicle following its sales launch in September of the previous year. The Group currently has a total of 19 firm vehicle orders and over 20 reservations. Initial customer feedback Thanks to its...
The Rotterdam, NY Fire Department uses a variety of GearGrid’s innovative storage solutions to keep their PPE organized. The department uses our Standard Wall Mount Lockers to dry and store their turnout gear between uses. The addition of stainless steel hangers and hang bars make an ideal solution for properly drying PPE. The department also uses the 6’ Slinger Workstation as a convenient repair station with easy access to tools and equipment. GearGrid’s Mini Mobile Hose and...
The Miami-Dade, FL Fire Department keeps their turnout gear secure with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. Their secure doors provide complete locking capabilities so gear can be protected between uses. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which allows turnout gear to dry faster. In addition, the department uses the Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store the hose and other equipment at the station.
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN International Airport uses several GearGrid systems for storing their gear and equipment. The airport uses their Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store their fire extinguishers. These systems are completely modular, so they can be built to store a variety of equipment. For added customization, the airport chose to have the units powder coated red and green. Since GearGrid’s Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System is so modular, they also use...
The Indiana – Kentucky, IN Electric Corporation, chose to include GearGrid’s innovative Station Wagon at a coal fire power plant. The mobile storage solution is ideal for transporting cylinders, hose, and related equipment within the plant. They chose to customize the Station Wagon with a six-place cylinder carrier and an A-Frame with secure, attachable tool holders. Specifically, the Station Wagon is outfitted with six SCBA cylinders, two SCBA air packs, two spare Scott masks, a 10...
Seattle, WA Station #32 stores their turnout gear with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount and Mobile Lockers. The station chose to include a stainless steel hangbar and hangers within each locker opening to ensure PPE properly dries between calls. The station also uses GearGrid’s Miami System to store their cylinders in one convenient location. The system offers unlimited placement flexibility for easy transportation around the station and convenient access to gear.
Saab (Saab AB) has shipped its third aft airframe section for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program for the United States Air Force. The shipment on September 10, 2021 was from Saab’s Linköping site in Sweden to Boeing, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and arrived there a few days later. The production and shipment of this aft airframe section is the latest milestone in Saab’s contribution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the T-7A Red Hawk train...
