Explosion Protection - Case Studies

Providing innovative fire safety technology, global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has revealed its role in protecting the prestigious F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024, with its WES system utilized across several temporary buildings for optimum site protection. Working closely with Hungarian partner, High-Security Kft, Ramtech supplied its EN54-25 compliant wireless fire and evacuation system (WES) for various structures including media spaces, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and conference areas...

Cygnus’ world-first 100% wireless and EN 54 certified SmartNet-Pro fire detection and alarm solution has been installed at the Contractor’s Village at Heysham Power Station 1 in Lancashire, providing reliable life-saving fire protection equipment in a challenging industrial location. Manchester-based installer - Marlowe Fire & Security worked together with its client, Equans, a provider of technical services, FM, regeneration and energy services, on the project. Marlowe Fire &am...

ZIEGLER is delighted to announce the successful handover and commissioning of two new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles (ARFF) to the airport of Saarbrücken. The two identical Advancer ARFFs are setting a new standard in their class and mark a significant advance over the airport's older models. Equipped with advanced technology, including thermal imaging cameras, these vehicles offer unrivalled performance in terms of firefighting and rescue operations. New ZIEGLER Aircraft Rescu...

When an employee working alone suffered a health incident, Marmon/Keystone’s investment in connected safety tech proved invaluable. The Challenge Providing safety and security for lone workers Marmon/Keystone is a wholesale distributor of tubular products with over 27 warehouses across the US, Canada and Mexico. Operating for over a century, many things have changed, yet one constant remains - the belief their employees are their most valuable asset. The company’s commitment to e...

The fire department of a southern U.S. city was trialing Blackline Safety technology when a dangerous fuel spill put the products to the test. The Challenge Routine fuel delivery turns dangerous While making a routine fuel delivery to a local gas station one morning, the driver of a tanker truck went inside to buy a coffee. When he returned to the truck, 32 gallons (120 liters) of gasoline had spilled out, and more was flowing rapidly onto the ground. Acting quickly, he shut off the tanks an...

Comelit-PAC has been working with partners - GB Integrated Systems to fit the latest fire safety systems at the Hop House in Deva City Office Park, in order to ensure the safety of all who work and visit the unique work environment. Part of the former Threlfalls Brewery, an iconic feature of the Manchester city skyline, Deva City Office Park presents an eclectic mix of business space presented in a Grade II listed Brewery building or 17 high-spec self-contained office units. Balancing modern d...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation announces Airservices Australia has issued a purchase order for four Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) hybrid electric vehicles. These environmentally advanced fire apparatus will be deployed at the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), set to open in 2026. Striker Volterra 6x6 The Striker Volterra 6x6 comes equi...

Industry pioneer - AEI Cables has clinched a contract to supply its low-voltage power, control, and fire performance cables to a major extension of the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Working with its partners, Cornwall Contracting Co.Ltd, AEI Cables supplied the cables to the existing sports complex from 2011 to 2013. Extension features The major extension involves the facilities development building, which is located in front of the indoor swimming pool and rowing boathouse comprising a three-...

Firefighting is an extremely dangerous and demanding profession, both physically and mentally. However, help is at hand: Teledyne FLIR designed its K-series of professional yet affordable thermal imaging cameras to take the strain, assisting firefighters in navigating through smoky conditions while searching for hot spots and measuring temperature from a distance. The team at Solna Fire Station in Stockholm, Sweden, is a case in point, where the use of a FLIR K-series camera recently helpe...

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has selected edge control room solutions from Frequentis to enhance service delivery for the communities it safeguards through better resource allocation and coordination between emergency services when responding to emergencies. WYFRS WYFRS is the fourth largest fire and rescue service in the country, responsible for the safety of over 2.2 million residents and the protection of 800 square miles of land, covering five major metropolitan distric...

The Wayne Township Fire Department of Waynesville, Ohio has in production a new Seagrave Marauder pumper. Seagrave thanks Wayne Township Fire Department for their trust and business. Some features of this new Seagrave Marauder pumper fire apparatus include: Seagrave 141" Marauder Stainless Steel Cab Cummins L9 450 HP 10" Raised Roof 24" Extended Front Bumper Waterous CSU 1500 GPM Pump Stainless Steel Pump Module and Plumbing 750 Gallon Water Tank Stainless Steel 137" Body ROM Doors...

Kentec Electronics, a global manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has announced the largest wireless installation to date across 37 high-rise towers owned and operated by Solihull Community Housing, providing residents with reliable, early warning fire detection and alarms. Since the incident in Grenfell Towers, the local authority in Solihull has made fire prevention and safety a priority, in order to better protect its residents in similar accommodation blocks. Kentec’s K-Mes...

Kentec Electronics, a globally renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has announced the largest wireless installation to date across 37 high-rise towers owned and operated by Solihull Community Housing, providing residents with reliable, early warning fire detection and alarms. Since the incident in Grenfell Towers, the local authority in Solihull has made fire prevention and safety a priority to better protect its residents in similar accommodation blocks. K-Mesh system Work...

As China-Africa cooperation continues to progress and deepen, cooperation stories are continuously unfolding on the continent of Africa, and Chinese engineering machinery is also showcasing its capabilities in African infrastructure projects. Recently, on the Rosso Bridge project in West Africa, ZOOMLION’s full-rotary drilling rig efficiently and reliably completed the piling task, helping the construction of the bridge foundation to steadily advance. The high-quality products and service...

Woolpert was contracted to conduct a facility conditions assessment study of 24 facilities for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. The study’s findings, finalized in March, identified an estimated $22 million in needed repairs over the next 10 years with $12 million estimated for the most urgent repairs and improvements. Report recommendations The study attributed much of the projected costs to roofing, HVAC systems, windows, and upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms that would bring...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA) to serve its area. As the first TDA to service the Phoenixville borough, this specific type of truck was chosen because of the maneuverability and compartmentation. Phoenixville Fire Department worked closely with Campbell Supply, a KME dealer, to specify the truck to...

An intelligent fire alarm control panel from fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed in The Steading, the home of sculptor and furniture maker, Tim Stead MBE. The Steading is an A-Listed building, located in Blainslie near Lauder in the Scottish Borders, and was both the creative center and home to the Stead family across several decades. It was purchased by the Tim Stead Trust in 2021 and a program of restoration work has included the addition of an Advanced Go ne...

MSA Safety, Inc. announced that its handheld LUNAR™ Connected Device can be used on FirstNet® to provide firefighters with a solution to help strengthen the incident response. LUNAR, a wireless, search and rescue device for firefighters that doubles as a personal thermal imaging camera, is the first device of its kind to work with the FirstNet network. FirstNet, built with AT&T, is designed with and for America's first responders and the extended public safety community that could...

Superior protection with maximum comfort, a wide range of functions and optimum operational hygiene: these are the arguments that convinced the Bremen Fire Department about the HEROS firefighting helmets from Rosenbauer. The first batch of almost 1,500 helmets was delivered at the end of last year, with the second installment delivered in January 2023. Since then, a total of 58 HEROS H30 helmets in the color ‘daylight fluorescent red’ (for the command staff) and 1,386 HEROS Titan (f...

A Nittan Fire Detection System has been installed by Espat/Maxit Contracting to protect a historic a former steam mill in the village of Dolné Saliby in Slovakia. Classing it as a crucial monument, the Trnava self-governing region undertook a restoration project to save and preserve the former steam mill building. Constructed of brick and wood between 1921 and 1922, the building originally housed machinery from the ancient Ganz-Danubius factory in Budapest, but unfortunately although the...

GearGrid’s products are being used by all of the student-athletes at Hutchinson High School in Minnesota every day in practice. “Each sport has its own storage cage. They have padlocks that only the coaches can access.” Thayne Johnson, Hutchinson’s Activities Director, said. These storage cages replaced their old flimsy cabinets that weren’t holding up to the various needs of the sports teams. Easy purchasing process “When we [first] saw the GearGrid produc...

GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers help assist Dupont Nutrition in Madison, WI. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor buildup and allows damp items to dry faster. The lockers are constructed with superior strength and versatility for fast, easy access to gear and equipment. Because of this locker design, Dupont can safely and effectively store and dry all their PPE.

WAGNER Rail GmbH, the fire protection solution provider for rail vehicles and a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, received another major order from Indian Railways at the end of 2022 to equip 1,100 rail vehicles with the TITANUS PRO∙SENS® fire detection system. The order volume of the Indian state railroad company amounts to several million euros. PRO∙SENS® fire detection system The fire protection solution provider secured the first order for Indian Railways four years ago, whereupon...

Infographics are pleased to announce that Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has gone live with its latest program of FireWatch-driven technology innovation.  FireWatch solutions The project provides anytime, anywhere access for its FRS users, including their ‘On Call’ Fire Fighters and Managers, increases real-time visibility of availability and resources, and integrates live data with the joint control room. The program included several key areas: Rollout of the FireWatch M...

Airservices Australia, the nation’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), has selected Frequentis for a continent-wide solution for its Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The solution will be made up of two components: the Frequentis’ multimedia collaboration and communication platform LifeX, extended by the messenger, incident and resource management module, OnSite.  “Emergency service organizations must have the most effective tools available to process cr...

Gold Coast Health is one of the first health services in Australia to introduce this new model of care. The main reason for the new unit was to divert patients in acute mental health crises away from emergency departments and into a comfortable, therapeutic, and home-like environment to ease their crisis. mental health support services Designed by clinicians and people with lived experience, the unit provides a less clinical, more home-like, and therapeutic environment for patients and their...

Joining existing inpatient services from The University of Kansas Hospital and its Prairie Ridge Campus, the purpose-designed Strawberry Hill campus serves as a facility for short-term inpatient mental and behavioral healthcare in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Since opening in October 2019, the facility has provided much-needed mental health services for immediate help in crisis situations (where someone could cause harm to themselves or other people very soon) and elevated public awarenes...

Galvin Engineering was an important member of a project team that delivered an expansion of the Dillwynia Correctional Centre for NSW Corrective Services. The project increased the capacity of the Centre to 531 beds, making it Australia’s largest women’s prison. Galvin Engineering helped design and install a water management system and specialized correctional tapware products to deliver a safe environment that supports women’s well-being and rehabilitation. Large, complex...

The City of Gold Coast Council relies upon the Ezy-Push Push Button taps because of its dependability in unforgiving marine environments. Installed in some of Australia’s most difficult conditions, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is a reliable choice for instant self-closing tapware. Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range Designed primarily to conserve water and energy, the Galvin Engineering’s Ezy-Push Push Button Tapware range is ideal for public am...

Ziegler Feuerwehrgerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mühlau, Saxony, Germany, manufactured four TLF forest firefighting vehicles for the State of Thuringia, in Germany. In the course of the year, the delivery of three additionally commissioned vehicles of the same type will also take place. TLF forest firefighting vehicles Overview of orders placed to date by the State of Thuringia within ZIEGLER Group: 2016: 8 firefighting vehicles LF 20 KatS on MAN chassis 2017: 7 firefi...