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Chubb, one of the major providers of fire safety and security solutions, has announced the successful integration of Vipond Fire Protection Ltd to Chubb Fire and Security Ltd in the UK. Like Chubb, Vipond is part of the APi Group, and this consolidation enhances Chubb’s capabilities in fire protection, detection, and suppression and solidifies its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety and fire protection services across the UK. fire and security solutions "We are thrilled to...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed Safety Technology International as a new member. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which monitors and analyzes the developments and reviews what the impact of new technologies can be. This not only will help members to better understand the topics and their impact but also act as a guidance on prioritizing the actions and the work regarding standardization and certification. Understanding of the EU policy Companies jo...

For nearly three decades, Graham Lowe has been a guiding force in fire safety, serving as Managing Director of Hochiki Europe. Now, as he steps into retirement, Lowe offers a unique perspective on the remarkable transformations within the fire detection industry and how Hochiki Europe has strategically adapted to stay at the forefront. In this interview, Lowe shares his insights and thoughts for the future not only for the team at Hochiki but also for the broader industry. Over your tenure at H...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has won a tender to upgrade mobile gas monitoring equipment to detect potentially lethal hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and further improve the safety and protection of firefighters for five Fire and Rescue Services in the northwest of England and Northern Ireland.   The framework agreement, led by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services (LFRS) and covering Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria, and Northern...

Edwards, a global major in fire alarm, mass notification, and hazard warning systems, is showcasing its unwavering commitment to fire and life safety innovation with the launch of the Optica™ Duct Smoke Detector at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo 2024, which is taking place from June 17-19, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Centre, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate an...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce a new appointment to its marketing function. Louis Bradley has been appointed to the newly created role of Marketing Executive, to support the wider marketing team in furthering ASFP's reach and its member offering. Louis will be responsible for creating marketing materials for the ASFP, working across their full range of promotion and knowledge channels, including podcasts, videos, and other member resources. He wil...

Over 100 representatives from across Illinois’ fire service organizations gathered in River Grove, IL, for the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association of Illinois’ 18th Annual Fire Services Home Day, held this year at Triton College’s EMT/Fire Science Program Building. The fire professionals were joined by elected officials and staffers from a number of state and federal offices with 18 fire service vendors displaying key equipment used in the fire service. Various pieces of equ...

Fire safety capabilities at Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station will soon be upgraded as a contract awarded by Transport for London (TfL) to critical national infrastructure specialists - Telent enters its fifth month. Telent, working for Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLI), is upgrading the existing fire detection and alarm system, removing redundant elements, and simplifying the previous configuration to enhance user-friendliness. The project will also simplify the task of upgrading assets...

Seek Thermal Inc., a globally renowned company in thermal imaging technology, is proud to announce the launch of the Seek Nano, the latest breakthrough in smartphone thermal imaging technology. This next-generation thermal camera builds on the remarkable success of the Seek Compact, offering significantly enhanced performance at a fraction of the cost. “Seek Nano represents a significant milestone in thermal imaging technology,” stated Jeff Karlson, Vice President at Seek Thermal, a...

The possible source of fire in the type of industry will determine the best fire protection for safety needs. Understanding the primary cause to protect oneself and others in an emergency is also necessary. This article discusses the significance of choosing the best fire protection for the type of industry. Office Environments Did users know that cooking equipment is the primary cause of fires in office buildings? Other major causes of fires in office properties may include:...

Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products supplier, Dana Incorporated, has earned the prestigious 2024 Automotive News PACE Award for its electro-mechanical, infinitely variable transmission (EMIVT) system. Dana Incorporated is a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of propulsion and energy-management solutions. This cutting-edge technology exclusively powers the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Fire Truck and the Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue a...

In support of its mission, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced the establishment of a separate fully-owned company, NFPA Global Solutions™, which offers compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services, via acquisitions and new business development. NFPA Global Solutions announced the acquisition of Dyne Fire Protection Labs, an independent testing laboratory that helps maintain compliance with critical fire protection codes and standards. More...

No fire without sufficient oxygen concentration: this is a brief summary of how WAGNER's active fire prevention works. "Just a slight change in the air composition in the room can be the decisive factor for holistic fire protection. Particularly in automated warehouses or archives, high or irretrievable values can be protected preventively in this way. But systems for fighting fires also often work with oxygen extraction," explains Dirk Band, Head of Sales at WAGNER Group GmbH. WAGNER At Feuer...

Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, has announced the launch of Kidde Detect, the next evolution of fire and carbon monoxide safety. To mark the launch of its latest technology, Kidde released a new advertising campaign – ‘Help Protect You From You’, which intends to make the category more relatable by taking a humorous or unexpected approach. Kidde Detect Kidde Detect’s revolutionary technology provides over 25% faster and up to three times more pr...

A total of $60,000 will be donated to six departments by CHEMTREC® and its supporters. As the number of hazmat incidents occurring annually continues to increase, more volunteer fire departments are finding it difficult to afford the training and equipment needed to prepare for and respond to these kinds of incidents. To help departments access these much-needed resources, CHEMTREC® has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the sixth year to offer the CHEMTREC H...

Without sufficient oxygen concentration, there is no fire: This is how WAGNER's active fire prevention system works in a nutshell. "Even a slight change in the air composition in the room can be the decisive factor for comprehensive fire protection. In automated warehouses or archives in particular, high or irretrievable values ​​can be protected preventively in this way. But systems for fighting fires also often work with oxygen deprivation," explains Dirk Band, Head of Sales at WAGNER Group...

Similar to the Scottish policy announced in the summer, the London Fire Brigade has released a change in their policy to automatic fire alarms in commercial buildings. Starting in October, the London Fire Brigade is reducing the amount of time and resources spent going to unwanted fire signals. Automatic Fire Alarm calls Unless they receive a call reporting a confirmed fire, the fire service will stop automatically attending callouts between 7 am and 8:30 pm in buildings such as office blocks...

Halftime in the run-up to the next INTERSCHUTZ (1 to 6 June 2026 in Hannover): the next edition of the world’s renowned trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security opens its doors in two years. The focus topics have already been finalized. Alongside the impacts of climate change and a turning point in civil protection, the spotlight will also be on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in control centers, situation centers, and at the scen...

A Ghent University graduate is the winner of the Ragnar Wighus Award. His name: Cédric van de Vondel. As it has become the tradition, the winner will present his master's thesis at the annual International Water Mist Conference 2024 (#IWMC2024).  The event will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 18th and 19th September, 2024. numerical modeling of water mist Cédric van de Vondel said, "Winning this award for my thesis on numerical modeling of water mist is a tremendous hono...

Miami-Dade County has contracted Woolpert to provide GIS and consulting services to support its new Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) emergency management routing system. Under this contract, Woolpert will help identify, collect, and digitize missing information for the new system, including missing addresses and routing data for existing, newly constructed, and planned sites. Woolpert also will help identify and collect information for unique sites, such as dual carriageways that re...

The City of Victoria is looking for two candidates to serve on the Board of Variance.   The Board is made up of five members appointed by City Council. They review appeals relating to the City's zoning bylaw in which compliance would cause a person hardship. A term is three years and the Board meets twice a month on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

Following their showcase at FDIC International 2024, Wylie Fire Rescue will be receiving and placing into service two new Rosenbauer Roadrunner elevated water towers. These apparatus are quintuple combination pumpers, or quints, featuring a pump, water tank, aerial device, and ground ladders. Wylie Fire Rescue is a four-station, fully paid department with 98 employees. These two new fire trucks, Quint 141 and 143, will be housed at Station 1 and 3, respectively. The department uses the elevated...

With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term – a time when pupils and staff are under most stress. According to the Government’s own data, less than 8.5% of new schools built since 2015 have automatic fire sprinklers fitted and yet there were around...

GearGrid is excited to announce their attendance at the 2024 Station Design Conference from May 20 to May 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona (AZ), USA. International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson, says "The Station Design Conference is a great way to help fire departments across the nation upgrade their storage solutions. It allows GearGrid to connect to stations across the nation and provide them with solutions to their unique storage challenges....

A Fire Alarm & Gas Suppression Workshop was recently held at Vipond’s offices in East Kilbride for the benefit of the fire alarm and gas suppression teams and support staff. The focus of the workshop was LPCB Third Part Accreditation. Fire Detection & Alarm systems The day kicked off working through LPS 1204 practices for Fire Detection & Alarm systems and was followed up with the processes involved in the recently acquired LPS 1204 scheme for Gas Suppression systems. All i...

The Province of B.C. has announced a fire ban coming into effect on Friday, May 17 for the South Island. However, in Victoria, open fires are not permitted at any time of year. Serious risk for residents Natural gas or propane fires are only permitted in parks or beaches for cooking food – no fire rings are permitted. Portable grills, camp stoves or barbecues must be kept two metres away from any structure and cannot be set up in playgrounds, sports fields or on walkways or pathways. Be...

ZED PODS Limited is one of 252 organizations nationally to be recognized with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday 6 May, ZED PODS Limited has been recognized for its excellence in the Sustainable Development award category for pushing the boundaries of sustainability in design, location, land use, and social inclusion for the UK public sector. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two Awards. sustainable development ZED PODS...

Zeta is excited to announce the launch of the new Zeta Remote iPhone app for the SmartConnect fire alarm panel. Below is a list of the app features: Check the current status of the SmartConnect panel. Receive push notifications for Fire & Fault events. Manage multiple SmartConnect panels from a single log-in (ideal for service/maintenance companies). View unlimited event history for each panel.

Data is indispensable for all areas of modern life. To ensure their high availability, IT infrastructures and data centers must also be protected from physical dangers. Holistic fire protection is therefore of crucial importance. This is because the risk of fire is particularly high wherever electrical and electronic systems are present or where large amounts of heat are generated using air conditioning systems. At the DATA CENTER WORLD on May 22 and 23, 2024 in Frankfurt/Main at boot...