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The City of Orlando continues to take serious actions and a number of measures to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community, working together with lead agencies Orange County and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, to ensure a coordinated response. Some of these measures include:  Visiting continuity of operation plans to ensure essential city services can be managed and delivered remotely.  Working on plans to allow those employees who can work from home...

Firefighters are a very protective lot, when it comes to their individual hand tools. And every firefighter comes off their apparatus with what they feel are the best small tools for doing their job in the pockets of their turnout gear pants and jacket. Ensuring safety tools are not lost Another fact of life on the fireground is that those same tools have a way of getting lost, especially in fast-paced environment of suppressing a fire or extricating a patient from a car crash, especially at n...

The safety and health of all employees, customers, partners and guests is a top priority for Deutsche Messe. The company is, therefore, in constant and close contact with the responsible health authorities. Recommendations and instructions from the authorities are constantly being implemented. However, the current developments in Europe and Germany show that the situation can change on a daily basis. In this respect, Deutsche Messe will continue to monitor the situation closely. High standard...

In light of recent advancements regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring this a public health emergency of international concern, FAFS is asking that all of their external stakeholders including but not limited to; sub-contractors; suppliers and customers, take the appropriate action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  FAFS asks that anybody who may be an infection risk to refrain from entering any of their properties or sites....

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Global Emergency Products, dealer for Illinois and Indiana, was acquired by MacQueen Emergency. The acquisition is comprised of territories and all facilities, including dealership and service locations. MacQueen Emergency, a customer-focused provider of the highest-quality emergency products, will begin offering expanded services to Illinois and Indiana, while continuing to service its existing regions of Minnesota,...

Euralarm celebrates the day when, exactly 50 years ago, Ernst Meili founded the company. Starting with 24 companies from 12 countries and two national associations for fire safety, Euralarm developed into a European association that represents today over 5,000 companies, employing 700,000 people, within the fire safety, security, extinguishing and related services industry with an estimated revenue of € 67 billion. Safety And Security For almost 50 years Euralarm has been proactively cont...

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...

On June 15 - 20, 2020, everything at the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Hanover/Germany will focus on the issues of fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection, and security. AQUASYS will present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HDWN) in Hall 13, Stand B58. Experience their product highlights 2020, such as their new nozzle heads for high-security areas with special protection against vandalism or the new range of area valves, which are now even mor...

Globally renowned critical equipment supplier and servicing partner, JLA has welcomed another three new businesses into the Group, bringing the total to six in six months. Stafford-based Astral Fire and Security and Preston-based firms T. Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services, are the latest companies to have been acquired. Helen Ashton, Chief Executive Officer at JLA said, “I am thrilled that Astral Fire and Security, T Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services have joined the JLA Gr...

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...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are over 354,000 residential fires a year, causing, on average, around 2,600 deaths and over 11,000 injuries. The majority of fire-related deaths occur at night while people sleep. The important role of well-placed, quality smoke alarms is easy to see. There are two main types of smoke alarms – ionization and photoelectric. Understanding the difference between the two can help users make the best decision, regarding installing t...

FAFS announces that Marlowe plc has acquired Managed Occupational Health Limited (MOH).  Established in 2004 and headquartered in Norwich, MOH is a national provider of occupational health services. MOH employs approximately 70 staff, including 40 technicians, nurses and doctors who provide recurring occupational health advice, assessments and monitoring to help employers comply with health and safety legislation and assure the physical and mental health and wellbeing o...

Johnson Controls has announced the release of the new TYCO Model CWS Concealed Window Sprinkler, designed to provide an alternative to a two-hour fire-resistance-rated glazing assembly. The 5.6 K-factor CWS is UL and C-UL Listed as a specific application automatic window sprinkler and can be used in accordance with the International Building Code as an alternative to interior fire partitions or exterior wall assemblies, as evaluated in ICC ESR-2397. TYCO Concealed Window Sprinkler TYCO CWS Co...

In view of the current situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), BAFE are issuing guidance relating to BS5306 fire extinguisher exam invigilation and fire extinguisher technician assessments. Any individual who has recently travelled to a Category 1 or Category 2* location or is showing signs of a medical condition that could be diagnosed as coronavirus should not attend their scheduled BS5306 exam. BS5306 fire extinguisher technician exams If any of the above information applies, please co...

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...

At approximately 0400 on Sunday morning, E811 and C811A were alerted to respond to a house fire in Beltsville. First units on scene advised they had fire through the roof and on side Charlie. E811 operated as the third due engine on the house fire in Company 31’s area. E811 crew advanced a 2” attack line through side A and extinguished fire in the attic. E811 operated for approximately an hour before returning to service.

Sprinklers were activated as a result of a fire caused by a portable heater in close proximity to a blanket where the resident was asleep and under the influence of alcohol. Sprinkler system also raised the alarm to warn the resident (flow switch activating the alarm system). LD2 Alarms The room of origin was the living room where no detection was present – LD2 system installed within flats (LD2 – Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and rooms or areas...

BAFSA one day, free to attend seminars are attracting record numbers. Working closely with host Fire & Rescue Services the dynamic programs, which have both regional and national relevance, are all delivered by BAFSA advisers, all fire sprinkler experts, Fire Officers, practitioners and end users. Seminars in February and March, in St Ives and Stone respectively sold out three weeks before the date of the event, and the third seminar of the year in Poole on 24th is expected to be full subsc...

The international conference of VdS experts on fire protection systems will be held in Bucharest. The event is organized by VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH in cooperation with the Romanian Facility Management Association (ROFMA) and is supported by Euralarm member ARTS (Romanian Association for Security Technique). Program topics For the event the following topics are on the program: Automatic fire protection systems from the point of view of fire brigades Sprinkler systems: new developments in...

Cortech Developments has been providing sustainable software integration solutions that bring together third-party manufacturers' technology and has implemented its solution across many sectors within high-security applications and environments in the UK and overseas. The core product, Datalog, offers a single point monitoring & control for multiple technologies assisting users in reducing costs and risk. Objective The primary aim of the Technical Partner Program is for Cortech to work wi...

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...

Utilizing FSi Ltd’s extensive fire resistance testing evidence performed in accordance with European, Australian and other recognized international fire test standards and Certification schemes, Element Warrington Fire have been commissioned to produce a bespoke approval, specific to the installation of plastic pipes passing through profiled steel composite decks, Warrington Fire Report WF 4242912. Warrington Fire Report WF 4242912 The system is unique within the industry as there is cur...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, have launched a new campaign to inform premises management and the public that specifying Third Party Certification is only part of the process in acting with due diligence. The campaign, ‘Don’t just Specify, Verify!’ points out the important second, and sometimes overlooked, verification stage when specifying and sourcing a competent Third Party Certificated provider to help comply with fire safety legis...

Coopers Fire is moving into their brand new building over the weekend of 13th, 14th and 15th March and planning to be operational by Tuesday 17th March 2020. The Coopers Fire main phone line will be off from midday on Friday 13th March 2020. The main switchboard will be up and working by Tuesday 17th March. Coopers Fire staff will still be picking up emails and phone calls to their mobile phones during the move. New Location The new Coopers Fire address is: Coopers Fire Ltd Ignis House Hou...

The German Rescue Robotics Center e.V. (DRZ), Dortmund, will be at INTERSCHUTZ with two of its creations. They are technical assistance robots, designed to safeguard first responders from hazards on the job They don’t have proper names yet, so for now their engineer creators are simply calling them D2 and D3 technical assistance robots. "We’ll be changing that at INTERSCHUTZ, if not sooner, I promise!" said Robert Grafe. AI-based robotics rescue system The German Rescue Robotics C...

On the afternoon of 02/29/2020, CSVHFD Paramedics and Firefighters responded to a medical emergency in a local neighborhood. With a wonderful outcome, and no need to transport the patient to the hospital, the paramedics and firefighters spent some time on the scene with the local residents and children showing them the equipment they use every day to help someone potentially in need of their services. 

On the evening of 02/29/2020, CSVHFD Firefighters responded into the city of Edgewood along with Erlanger, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, and Florence Fire Departments for a large residential structure fire in the 3,000 blocks Turkeyfoot Rd. CSVHFD members operated on the scene for approximately 1.5 hours prior to returning to a jurisdiction. During this time, the paramedics and firefighters were also able to staff 2 ambulances and 2 additional pieces of fire apparatus.

On 1 January 2020, the Owner and Managing Director of HAINZL Industriesysteme GmbH, Dr. Martin Hainzl, handed over the executive management of the company after 30 years of successful work and changed to the supervisory board. The management of AQUASYS Technik GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of HAINZL GmbH, is thus passed on to Josef Hainzl. Management veteran Josef Hainzl (coincidental identity of name with owner) started his career 32 years ago as an apprentice at HAINZL and, after various manageme...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen generators remove corrosive oxyg...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. Model NG-1 nitrogen generators The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen...