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Patol has extended its team of sales engineers for its range of fire safety equipment and systems with the appointment of Josh Risk. 29-year old Josh joins the Reading-based business as Export Sales Engineer, and will be working on the full range offered by Patol, from its own-manufactured Firesense linear heat detection cable (LHDC) and Infrared (IR) conveyor heat sensors, through to the Securiton aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems for which Patol is the di...
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. announces that its FireLink Integrated eight to 32Pt Fire Alarm Control Panel is now available in an LTE sole path model, #FL-32FACP-LTEVS, Connected by Verizon LTE Service. FireLink, and all StarLink LTE's offer long cellular lifespan, over 10 years, and the Verizon LTE (Long Term Evolution) CAT 1 service Napco uses the extensively-deployed LTE Network nationwide, all for the best, most-reliable coast-to-coast coverage. Plus, their unique Signal Boost and twi...
Essentials of Community Risk Reduction is a free, online course where fire fighters and officers can learn the basics of Community Risk Reduction that they can use on the job every day. This self-paced course, developed through a partnership between The Vision 20/20 Project and International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), helps fire fighters gain a better understanding of the importance of Community Risk Reduction to the fire service and to the community. Fire fighters training cour...
A family from Borough Green has spoken of their relief at surviving a serious fire in their house, thanks to working smoke alarms fitted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS). Homeowners Stephen and Sarah Cole describe their ordeal which happened just six weeks ago, in a new film for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which shows the extent of the damage to their home, as part of a campaign to encourage more families with young children to sign up for free safe and well visit. Smoke alarms Smoke...
Checkmate Fire are committed to helping companies and public sector bodies protect their staff, customers and the general public by reducing the risk of a devastating fire at their premises. Part of Checkmate Fire’s role is to educate people about why passive fire protection measures are not just a question of legal box ticking, but also a worthwhile investment in their organization’s future. Importance of fire safety at workplaces Many people and organizations have quite a complac...
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has revealed updates to its Rave Guardian platform, in order to better equip students and staff to communicate vital campus updates. Rave Guardian safety app Rave Guardian, the renowned safety app available for students to stay connected with campus safety officials, faculty and other students, now integrates into Rave Alert, allowing higher education institutions access to both offerings in a...
Bullard, the inventor of the hard hat, has added a new bump cap to its product line of head protection products. The new Bullard Bump Cap is a lightweight and sleekly styled cap, which is specially designed and engineered to provide wearers with all-day comfort, durability, and protection against minor bumps, bruises, and lacerations. Bullard Bump Cap The latest head protection offering from Bullard is the result of direct feedback that the company received from users in the field. Wearers ca...
On June 26th, 2018 at 12.15 pm, when a thick smoke invaded the main building of the POK S.A.S company headquarters, the fire alert was given out very quickly and the building evacuated. A few minutes later, the Fire Brigade siren sounded, announcing the arrival of the fire fighters. Once there, debriefing was done to set up the action plan, including emergency action, rescuing the victims and extinguishing the fire. Another mission accomplished by the Fire Brigade. Life-size fire exercise simu...
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, announces the appointment of Tanner Lockard, as new Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Tanner joins Napco's sales team, with years of security industry experience, most recently in channel sales/distribution, Dave Sheffey said, "Tanner's joining Napco at a great time, with our recent introductions of StarLink Connect Cell/IP Connected Home Hub & iBridge Touch Touchscreens, both with bus-bas...
PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who meet or exceed PACCAR’s “10 PPM” quality standard, this is the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR. These awarded suppliers must also meet demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support, and business impact. This year, PACCAR recognized 268 suppliers in 26 countries on five continents for achieving this high level of quality performance. Value creation for customers PACCAR wor...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that MacQueen Emergency Group (MacQueen) has acquired Schuhmacher Fire Equipment (Schuhmacher), expanding its territory to include Schuhmacher’s 109 Missouri counties. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, MacQueen Emergency Group is the authorized Pierce dealer for Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Fire apparatus road service and repair With the acquisition of Schuhmacher, MacQueen has partnered...
The PACCAR Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $300 million of its outstanding common stock. PACCAR recently completed its previously authorized $300 million share repurchase program. “PACCAR’s excellent net profits and cash flow deliver good returns for its shareholders,” said Mark Pigott, Executive Chairman. “The company’s shareholder return has averaged 12.5 percent in the last fifteen years, compared to the S&P 500 Index return of 9....
Cambridgeshire residents have been urged to stay fire-safe when outdoors as the warm weather continues. With temperatures hitting significant highs, fires in open areas of land can easily spread and become out of control. Events north of the country, with significant moorland fires at Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill, have shown how these fires quickly spread and take hold of open areas of land. Authority comment We want to help ensure that people enjoy the sunny weather while it’s here...
The load on the emergency centers that answer the emergency call “112” has increased significantly in many cities and districts across the country compared to previous years. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), the reason is primarily a dramatic increase in the number of emergency services. “The situation is alarming,” says vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner. The topic will be one of the numerous focal points at the upcoming...
AW Technology congratulates their clients Cavius, who are based in Denmark, on being awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design award for their new wireless alarm family. The award winning compact safety alarms detect smoke, heat and floods. The smoke sensitivity of all their alarms is accurately and efficiently calibrated in aerosol, using 4 tunnels supplied by AW Technology. Security Essen AW Technology’s Dr Stephen Ellwood is preparing to visit the Cavius factory in China later. It will...
Health and Safety Code mandates the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE - OSFM) responsibility for the destruction of dangerous and illegal fireworks, once they are seized by local fire departments or law enforcement agencies. The Office and the Administration are working with the legislature on a solution that would provide funding for fireworks enforcement, education, and disposal. The CAL FIRE - OSFM will provide updated information, once the proposal is chaptered into law...
Elkhart Brass has announced the official release of the new Manual Extender. All of the stream elevating advantages of the Electric Extender are now available in a cost-effective manual option. The Manual Extender is offered in four different configurations, depending on the user’s specific needs. The four different configurations that the Manual Extender is available in are — 18” Manual Extender 3.0” inlet option 3.0” NPT outlet Mounting bracket options Int...
FIREX 2018 proved to be another great success for ASL as the company welcomed clients, old and new, distribution partners and media on the ASL stand at London ExCel for the duration of the exhibition over three days. ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 On display was the new ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000. A full...
The study focuses on false alarm data collection and analysis from fire detection and fire alarm systems in selected European countries Euralarm, the European association representing the electronic fire and security Industry, has carried out a European study on false alarms. It has been published as a paperback by the academic editor Eric Schmidt Verlag and is also available on Amazon. The study on false alarms has been conducted by a task group of Euralarm, the European ass...
NFPA’s fire safety recommendations for revelers for the 4th of July celebrations With the Fourth of July fast approaching and the summer months upon us, indulging in barbecues, holiday parties and swimming often top the list of activities to enjoy during the summer season. To help everyone do so safely, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about potential summer fire and electrical hazards and providing tips and recommendations to minimise...
Innovation necessarily involves the development of “smart” technologies that are often able to interact with the surrounding environment. This is precisely the principle behind the Smart Jacket made by Alfredo Grassi SpA, a company based in Lonate Pozzolo which has been active since 1925 and which over time has gained great experience in the production of protective clothing. Smart Jacket It is possible to acquire and monitor various parameters relate...
Interschutz in Hanover is the renowned international exhibition for fire and civil protection, rescue and safety services. This exhibition was originally founded in 1935, but only holds sessions at irregular intervals now. Interschutz international exhibition Since 2000, when it was held in Augsburg, Germany, Interschutz has been held every five years. At this international exhibition, manufacturers from all over the world present their latest products and equipment in the field of fire safety...
Every year the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the organization in the development of codes and standards. Awards will be presented to 17 individuals at the NFPA Conference & Expo taking place in Las Vegas. 2018 Recipients for Special Achievement Award. Russell B. Leavitt Telgian Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona Automatic Sprinkler Systems Technical Committees on: Sprinkler System Installati...
Firefighters in Huntingdon and St Neots have been supporting young people in Cambridgeshire by teaming up with Huntingdonshire Community Safety Partnership’s Transforming Lives Program. The initiative supports vulnerable young people in the community by helping to build self-esteem and raise aspirations. The project was developed in response to increased levels of concern in relation to young people entering the criminal justice system and a recognition that public service partners had a...
Kidde launched its ‘Beat the Beep’ campaign to educate California residents about the importance of identifying when a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm needs to be replaced. Kidde is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The campaign coincides with the seven-year anniversary of California Senate Bill 183, commonly known as the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, which went into effect statewide on July 1, 2011. The law requires all singl...
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has revealed large gaps in campus safety, after polling many of the nation’s universities and colleges. The higher education community is at a critical point in time, when it comes to communicating with students, who are known as Generation Z. And currently 96% of these students own a smartphone. Rave study on campus safety The Rave study, which consisted of public and private institutio...
Marioff is pleased to announce that it’s HI-FOG high pressure water mist fire protection system has received FM Approval in the local application hazard category, expanding the number of suitable applications for the existing technology. Approval from the international third-party testing and certification services basically entails that Marioff’s HI-FOG high pressure water mist fire protection system is now available for wider use in power, process and manufacturing industries. Mar...
A recent report from the London Fire Service stated that nearly one fire a day in London involves white goods. White goods are those essential household appliances that a household can’t do without – tumble dryers, washing machines, fridges and freezers. Most fires are caused by faults beyond the user’s control. London Fire Brigade are running a campaign to make it easier for people to protect themselves from potentially lethal faulty appliances. The campaign involves educatin...
AW Technology are pleased to announce that they are now separately communicating with two major smoke detector manufacturers about introducing a new concept in detector calibration. Combining existing AW products with large, automated production systems, significantly speeding up high volume production. As far as they know, no other smoke detector test equipment supplier is using this concept. Technology Integration Integrating the technology in this way will allow large manufacturers of smok...
Firex International is an annual fire safety conference which will be taking place at ExCeL London. AW Technology will be exhibiting beside thousands of industry colleagues, displaying the world class products on a global stage. Find AW Technology at Stand A633.
