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One and a half years before INTERSCHUTZ 2026, many well-known companies have already confirmed their participation in the world's renowned trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection in Hanover. International market majors, such as Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel are among the confirmed exhibitors. In total, nearly 450 exhibitors have registered, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space. This accounts for more than a third of the total planned space. E...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has a new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Americas, as the company looks to drive growth and strengthen its market presence across the continent. Gerald V. Sims brings a wealth of experience in gas utilities and a strong track record in sales leadership, both of which will help Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection to continue increasing its market share in this important geographic market. Gas detection with solutions Teledyne Gas an...

Hochiki Europe, a globally renowned provider of innovative life safety solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with NBS, a construction specification platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the specification process for specifiers, making it easier than ever to incorporate Hochiki’s market-renowned products into building projects. Range of life safety products By joining NBS Source, Hochiki Europe will have 50 products listed across its comprehensive range of life safe...

Cygnus, a pioneer EN 54 certified, 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems is pleased to announce that SmartNet has won the Security or Fire Solution of the Year category at the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2024. Fire Solution of the Year Stephen Marsh, Head of Sales at Cygnus, comments, "We are thrilled to win the Security or Fire Solution of the Year award at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards. SmartNet is a ground-breaking fire detection and...

Restaurants face particular fire risks that are not present in other environments. With the open flames, paper products, cleaning chemicals, cooking oils, electrical connections, and hot equipment hazards from cooking processes have all of the materials for a fire to blaze out of control. In addition to juggling the daily challenges of operating a profitable restaurant, fire safety management is very likely to be the last thing on the restaurateur's mind. It's important to Implement Fire Safet...

There are many ways for a fire to occur in a childcare center, but there are far more ways to reduce the chances of it.  With the help of a fire safety plan, childcare centers can gain a good level of safety without worrying about mishaps and create a Fire-safe Childcare Centre. Corresponding action plan Establishing a Fire-safe Childcare Centre Plan involves these three major steps: Identifying And Assessing The Hazards - While it may not look like childcare centers are prone to danger...

CED Fire Protection were engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to this Ferntree Gully 3 level mixed use apartment building with 6 shops, 18 apartments and basement. As part of their works, they installed the Ampac fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection at this Diamond Creek child care facility. As part of their works, they installed a Pertronics fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection for large modular projects for multiple modular builders. As part of the work, they installed cabling, thermal, and heat detection, including integration to access control and mechanical systems.

In spite of having a sufficient fire safety system installed in shopping centers, the occurrence of accidental fires can be more detrimental and the incidence of fire hazard becomes the furthermost and supreme threat to health and safety, as well as property.  In order to make sure that the safety of the shopping center, employees and its customers, the fundamental features depends on the fire safety management, fire precaution system and equipment, which should be according to the standar...

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment since 1908, is proud to announce that its CEO, Paul C. Darley, has been awarded the prestigious Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award is presented annually to a small-business executive who exemplifies Dr. Sridhar’s leadership excellence and support for the defen...

Little Lane’s Eaglemont Early Learning Center is based on recent research that highlights the benefits of outdoor play for young children’s intellectual, creative, physical, and problem-solving development. The building’s design places a premium on outside, open areas and produces a top-notch, vertically integrated daycare complex that can accommodate up to 202 kids. Eaglemont Early Learning Center An outdoor room can be as simple as a child’s drawing, with the sky ser...

A Manchester independent living complex is now equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology after installing an EvacGo evacuation alert system from Advanced.  In central Manchester, Princess Court is a high-rise building that offers specialist housing for residents aged 55 and over across 50 flats. Constructed in 1993 and managed by Your Housing Group, the development provides low-level support to help residents live independently and safely.  MxPro 5 With Advanced’s best-...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Ma...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the delivery of four Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders on Enforcer™ chassis to the New Orleans Fire Department. These four identical trucks, built on a single rear axle chassis, were chosen for their exceptional maneuverability on the city's historic, narrow streets, further strengthening the partnership between the New Orleans Fire Department, Pierce, and Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders in an effort to mitigate radiation exposure for fire-hazmat and first responder teams. Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public, and the environment. robust emergency protocols “For...

Managing a server room involves more than just ensuring the hardware and software run smoothly. Protecting the infrastructure from hazards like a server fire is one of the most important responsibilities for any IT manager. A fire can cause significant damage to equipment and lead to costly downtime, lost data, and business interruptions. Fortunately, with the right precautions, the risk of a server fire can be minimized. Fire Safety Alarms, Inc. outlines practical fire prevention tips specific...

Streamlight®, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting, launched the rechargeable Stinger® 2020 S, a powerful work light featuring 2,000 lumens, a body-mounted switch with intensity mode selector and battery status indicator, and a textured body for an enhanced grip. The new Stinger model, which is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, also features PiggyBack® charging options that allow users to energize both the light and a backup battery at the same ti...

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'. To formalize this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a stron...

Cygnus, a globally renowned developer and manufacturer of EN 54 certified and 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems, will be showcasing its latest product innovations on stand K20 at this year’s London Build, the UK's major & largest construction show. London Build takes place from 20-21 November 2024 at Olympia, London and attracts over 30,000 contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, local councils, house builders/associations and construction professionals. Ra...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. one-stop solution The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become t...

Euralarm has started a new project that aims to establish a comprehensive European database focused on the registration of Li-ion batteries, solar panels, EVs, and energy storage in buildings. Stakeholders wanting to contribute to the new initiative are invited to contact Euralarm.  This database will serve as a central resource for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating fire critical data, aiding the development of best practices, and regulatory developments, and being a source of early...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has completed a program of maintenance for London’s only River Fire Station. Recently, Lambeth River Fire Station made its return to its historic home at Albert Embankment on the Thames after six months of refurbishments in Lowestoft. The firefighters returned to the station after a period of operational duty at HMS President. two fire boats Fire boats have been utilized in London since as early as the 1700s and a river station has been positioned at Lambeth si...

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500, and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualizing all instrument data...

The WAGNER Group is taking part in the new BUILDINX trade fair, the first B2B platform to cover the entire value chain of innovative logistics and industrial property. As a specialist in fire protection systems, WAGNER will be presenting its pioneering fire protection systems and solutions for the entire industry at BUILDINX 2024 event, at Stand E24, in Hall 5, in Dortmund, from 19 to 21 November, 2024.  fire protection After all, fire protection plays a key role in the safety of modern...

Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the impact of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on the performance of gaseous fire extinguishing systems in data centers. The new guideline is aimed at fire system designers, IT managers, and operators of data centers. Euralarm’s guidance document Recent industry research explored whether contemporary cooling methods and the continued movement of air, common to modern data centers, had any impact on the performance of gaseous...

The WAGNER Group GmbH acquires a majority stake in A.F.I. Solutions, based in Saint Ouen l'Aumône, Greater Paris, France, thus continuing its expansion in the European economic area. A.F.I. has established itself as a fire protection provider in the French market over the last 16 years and has grown successfully on its own in recent years. fire protection portfolio In addition to sprinkler and water spray extinguishing systems, the system portfolio also includes foam extinguishing syste...

The WAGNER Group GmbH has appointed Oliver Morfeld as Managing Director of its subsidiary - WAGNER Fire Safety Pty Ltd. based in Melbourne with effect from 14 October 2024. In Oliver Morfeld, the company has gained an experienced Manager with many years of expertise in managing technical companies.  Oliver Morfeld Born and raised in Germany, Oliver Morfeld has lived and worked in Australia and the Asia Pacific region for almost 30 years. His extensive knowledge of the market will play a...

Edwards, a global pioneer in fire alarm, mass notification, and hazard warning systems, has introduced a major update to the Genesis™ LED Notification Appliances portfolio with the launch of Genesis™ LED High Candela series. These enhanced products will address critical needs in the market, to help provide protection and address challenges in a variety of large indoor open spaces. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy sol...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launches the new Tyco® ESFR-25 Dry-Type Pendent Sprinkler offering efficient, FM Approved fire protection for commercial refrigerated and frozen storage areas.  The dry-type sprinkler is used in applications where the water is supplied from a wet system in an adjacent conditioned space. It is designed for dependable operation in cold storage areas up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) in height with temperatures...