Electrical Fire Safety - News
Starting signal for the planning of the VdS-FireSafety Cologne on December 6 and 7, 2023: Exhibitors from the fields of fire protection and safety can now secure one of the exhibition spaces at koelnmesse and benefit from the multifaceted program of the major industry get-together. The attractive mix of international trade fair, first-class conferences, thematic forums and a new edition of the VdS-FireSafetyTalk (VdS-BrandSchutzTalk) on the trade fair stage is expected to attract more than 4,0...
Our 2023 training schedule continued recently as we supported engineers participating in the Accelerated Development Programme by Chubb Fire & Security. The session, led by DT’s Paul Gatens and Simon Flavell, covered products from across the DT portfolio with a focus on Testifire – a system of choice for Chubb due to the ease at which it offers compliant testing. The training covered; the set-up and use of the product and ensured each engineer was able to deliver compliant te...
Kentec Electronics, a pioneering manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels that delivers a highly secure means of controlling access to the engineering software and access to Kentec’s technical support. LE-2 supersedes the LE-1 and will be used to commission all Kentec’s analogue, addressable control panels, providing one softw...
Agrippa fire door holders are proving to be the perfect solution for a number of the UK’s prime care home operators, to ease access for residents while protecting them in the event of a fire emergency. A spokesperson for prime UK care homes operator where 29 wire-free Agrippa fire door holders are in use confirms that they are the perfect solution. “They are wire-free so they were very easy to install with no disruption, and have proved to be perfectly reliable, with no false activa...
Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels that delivers a highly secure means of controlling access to the engineering software and access to Kentec’s technical support. Loop Explorer 2 LE-2 supersedes the LE-1 and will be used to commission all Kentec’s analog, addressable control panels, providing one sof...
Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, is calling for fire escape hoods to become part of any fire safety plan where evacuation takes more than a couple of minutes – including educational facilities, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings. Fire escape hoods are designed to provide wearers with crucial minutes of protection from fire-related vapors, particles and gases, including carbon-monoxide. Dräger’s PARAT smoke hood range provide wearers...
This month sees a change of leadership at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Current ASFP CEO - Steve Davies is stepping down to take up a new challenge with Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd, a division of Indutrade. The ASFP’s Business Manager - Mike Ward will be taking over as its new Managing Director. Steve Davies is moving on having led the Association through a period of huge development and growth over the last two years, putting down strong foundations for the...
A massive £200,000 fine plus costs and a four-month suspended prison sentence, handed down to a central London hotel owner for putting lives at risk by flouting fire safety laws, is the latest in a number of high-profile prosecutions sending out a strong message to those that own and manage hotels about the importance of fire safety. When fire safety officers visited the six-floor, 18-room hotel to carry out a routine inspection they discovered numerous fire safety breaches, including fai...
Taking the time to investigate and evaluate the options for turnout gear lockers is an important step in the purchasing process. Not all locker systems are created equal, nor with the same attention to detail. Turnout Gear Locker The Industry Standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) storage was created in 1998 with the introduction of the GearGrid Turnout Gear Locker. Since then, other look-a-like products have come and gone. When the facts, features, and benefits are reviewed, it bec...
Has the fire department been dealing with tangled and twisted hoses? There is a solution to that problem! GearGrid’s Hose Tamer Mobile Cart will allow transporting of the hose easily and successfully without it becoming tangled. The Mobile Cart protects the hose while also enhancing the maintenance and lifetime of department hoses. Hose Tamer Mobile Cart The Hose Tamer Mobile Cart is constructed of heavy-duty steel wire that the user can count on maximum durability. The Hose Tamer provi...
GearGrid’s Automotive Organizational Cart is the most effective way to keep items organized and accessible all in one central location. Being constructed of heavy-duty materials, this cart will ensure unlimited placement flexibility. In addition, the cart will ensure security through its complete locking capabilities. accessories GearGrid also offers accessories that will help meet storage needs. With the shelves being adjustable, users can move them to store whatever they may need...
Madrid Fire Department has selected Allison-equipped Renault Trucks vehicles as part of a fleet renewal process. The order for 13 vehicles includes seven light urban fire trucks, two automatic aerial ladder trucks, and four heavy-duty wildland fire trucks, all equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. seven light urban fire trucks The seven light urban fire trucks, with Iturri bodywork mounted on the D 2.1 240.12 4x2 FPTL chassis, are fitted with Allison 2000TM Series transm...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that authorized dealer Allegiance Fire & Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC, has earned the distinguished Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2022. The award recognizes a dealership’s outstanding customer service, the impact it has made on the fire service community, and its growth as a company over the past year. In addition to the award, Allegiance is celebrating the near completion of...
GEARGRID is excited to announce they are offering a 24” Wide by 24” Deep locker. Until recently, GEARGRID has only offered lockers with a standard 20” depth. After listening to customers’ needs for larger lockers to store more personal protective equipment (PPE), GEARGRID responded with a new locker size. The 24” x 24” locker is based on GEARGRID’s patented design, which promotes air movement to minimize odor build-up and allow damp items to dry faster....
The GearCart with Hose Dryer Attachment is GearGrid’s newest addition to their line of hose drying solutions. Built to stand up to the demands of firefighters, the unit makes the perfect addition to any fire station. innovative solution The innovative solution allows the hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick, convenient drying process. At 75” wide, the system allows departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. The system is ideal f...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced authorized dealer - Allegiance Fire and Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC, has earned the distinguished Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2022. The award recognizes a dealership’s outstanding customer service, the impact it has made on in the fire service community, and growth as a company over the past year. In addition to the award, Allegiance is celebrating the near completion of a sig...
REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™ fire apparatus brands, announces the expansion and US$ 1.5 million renovation of its Ephrata, PA facility to allow for the increased manufacturing of aerial apparatus, including tractor drawn aerials (TDAs). The expansion is expected to more than triple the production of TDAs, and nearly double the...
Combining the stability of NASH liquid ring pumps with the high vacuum capabilities of NASH steam jet ejectors results in a hybrid vacuum system that reduces GHG emissions and operating costs while improving system stability. Nash hybrid vacuum systems have been the industry benchmark since 1979, and are recognized worldwide for delivering reliable performance and lower emissions. But it is never satisfied. NASH Ener-Jet hybrid vacuum systems Due to extensive R&D, NASH Ener-Jet hybri...
Departments and facilities are often faced with the challenge of finding enough space to properly store and protect their gear and equipment. By storing gear and equipment in spaces that allow them to effectively air out, they can dry properly, which will prolong their overall use. Two-Tier Locker GearGrid heard customers’ needs for additional storage options and responded with the Two-Tier Locker. The system’s added openings provide space on any wall where full height, individual...
GearGrid’s Adjustable Wall Mount Shelf is innovative and completely modular. Each shelf can be adjusted up or down to meet storage and space needs. These shelves have flexibility where they can be placed right next to each other or side by side. Shelf production and capacity The shelves are made with GearGrid’s durable and sturdy steel wire. This steel wire is designed to be long-lasting and to have great strength. Each shelf has a 150 lb capacity per shelf which can st...
GearGrid is a company that is here to help properly and safely store Athletic, Fire, Construction, Automotive, Public Works, and Law Enforcement equipment and gear. Not only is GearGrid diverse in what it offers, but it also has extremely durable and sturdy equipment that will effectively store your gear. open grid method production All GearGrid products are made with steel wire using the open grid method which allows for proper airflow, allowing damp gear to dry faster and ultimate...
GearGrid’s Fixed Gear Topper will not only put the team’s helmets and shoulder pads on display, but it will also dry and safely store them. This product belongs on top of the team’s lockers which will allow the athletic facility to have more space for needs and will bring a professional feel to the locker room. Fixed Gear Topper The Fixed Gear Topper is made using GearGrid’s extremely durable and sturdy wire steel that will last in the athletic facility for years. Thi...
Equipment emergencies and service related challenges arise in every industry, and at all different times of the year. In a critical situation where productivity is at risk users need a partner they can rely on - especially when an emergency occurs on off hours! A long holiday weekend is a tough time to have a pump with hot bearing that is failing fast, and especially challenging if someone has a large paper mill running a critical operation 24 hours a day. The mill in Savannah, Georgia called...
One operator found out the hard way - only NASH Certified Service™ provides the quality and reliability of the original OEM manufacturer. A customer brought in a NASH 2BE1 liquid ring vacuum pump that had locked up. When one of the industry's most reliable pumps fails, users know something is wrong. Their comprehensive disassembly and inspection of the unit revealed what they suspected - the root cause of the pump failure was improper repair work and assembly by an unauthorized repair cen...
The first Nuclear Power Plant completed in the United States in 20 years goes live at TVA Watts Bar, and using NASH two stage condenser exhausters. The NASH vacuum pumps assure maximum power availability by efficiently removing air inleakage from the condenser. The condenser produces the vacuum but any air inleakage blankets the tubes and degrades the condenser performance and efficiency. The NASH pumps are able to remove the unwanted air and discharge it to atmosphere. Maximum power availabi...
GearGrid’s Gear Cart is durable and designed to exact needs. With its locking casters being able to hold 950 pounds, users will be able to store and dry an abundant amount of athletic gear and equipment. This innovative storage system has the capacity to store up to 60 helmets. The center divider allows for stainless steel hang bars and flat shelves to effectively store and dry the gear. Features The lockers are extremely customizable allowing users to choose from GearGrid&rs...
GearGrid is about being able to store athletic gear safely, which is why these lockers can be secured with locks. In addition to keeping the gear safe, these lockers are designed to make the gear long-lasting. The open grid pattern allows for proper airflow, allowing damp athletic gear to dry faster and ultimately reducing odor build-up. The Wall Mount GridIron Locker has the solution. Custom and color options These lockers offer an abundance of customization. There are many areas...
Nash is pleased to announce the NASH 2BM5 liquid ring vacuum pump & compressor. With this model Nash has extended the NASH 2BM series of magnetically driven and hermetically sealed pumps and compressors to reach capacities from 35 to 877 cfm (60 to 1490 m3/h). Through a magnetic drive with static o-ring seals the NASH 2BM Series achieves non-contact torque transmission, which allows for the hermetic seal. This key feature eliminates leaks while reducing maintenance. Additional liquid lub...
2 NASH Pumps installed in 1928 are still in service at the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. A few years ago Nash embarked on a mission to find the ‘oldest running NASH pump’. They received entries from around the globe with pumps that were 40, 50 and even 70 years old. At the end they declared the winner - and they had not one, but two oldest running NASH Pumps at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Horizontal drainage pumps The Sewerage and Water Board, the water/d...
For more than 110 years NASH Pumps have been known as tireless workhorses, designed to stand up to the rigorous, non-stop demands of even the harshest industrial environments. NASH DRY-PRO Pumps continue this tradition, delivering proven NASH reliability, with the low maintenance requirements that the industry demands. NASH DRY-PRO The NASH DRY-PRO is a remarkably simple, yet sophisticated, reliable, and highly efficient dry vacuum pump. The dry and contact-free operation requires no lubricat...
