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Imagine a high-tech data center, equipped with a server after server full of sensitive information and bank account numbers. Imagine a museum housing priceless artwork and artifacts. Now, imagine a small fire igniting in either location–or hundreds of gallons of fire sprinkler water raining down upon these critical assets. These assets are too important to be protected by yesterday’s fire sprinkler systems. They deserve special hazard fire protection solutions. Special hazard...

Water has always been the natural enemy of fire. But in today’s technological world, traditional water sprinklers can also do more harm than good. Explore how modern technology has enhanced the benefits of water-based suppressing solutions, offering more reliable protection for both people and critical assets. Water Mist v/s Traditional Sprinkler Systems Special hazard fire protection systems are designed to quickly and automatically detect and suppress incipient fires or high heat condi...

Clean agents include both chemical agents (3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, FM-200, ECARO-25®) and inert gases (PROINERT®), all of which are ideal for protecting servers, electronics, artwork, archives, and more. They produce none of the collateral damage often associated with sprinkler systems. Best of all, they are safe for people and the environment. Clean Agent Suppression Benefits Additional benefits that clean agent suppression systems have...

Zeeshan Ayub has been presented with Youth Focus North East’s Most Inspirational Young Person of the Year award after being nominated by West Denton Fire Cadet Leader, Prevention and Education Manager Karen Soady. Zeeshan joined the Fire Cadets aged 11 and rose to the rank of Watch Manager, which is the highest rank within the cadet program. Karen nominated him for the award in recognition of his ongoing commitment to creating equal opportunities for all. Goal to become TWFRS’ CFO...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is one of two fire services in the UK now carrying escape hoods to protect members of the public from toxic smoke at fires. The introduction of the new kit comes as a result of collaborative working with London Fire Brigade, who’ve also issued the hoods to their crews. The hoods have a filter which provide up to 15 minutes protection from four of the main fire gases (carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen chloride and acrolein) and can be worn by consciou...

Communicating clearly and effectively is always a challenge for firefighters given the prevalence of loud and often piercing background noise at a fire ground. Overcoming this hazard and making two-way communication between firefighters more reliable is the goal of a new collaborative effort between global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated and JVCKENWOOD, a developer of critical communication solutions. Bluetooth-enabled voice communications An elegant and wire-free design...

The Viking Corporation, a global pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, has released an updated version of its “Valve & System Support” smart phone app. In addition to wet and dry systems, this new release includes select deluge and preaction systems. For each system type, customers have access to a wealth of information including technical data, service and repair videos, system animations, and detailed troubleshooting support. Augmented Reality Feature “For...

Already for the 15th time the "Fire Protection of Rolling Stock" will take place from 27th to 28th February 2019 in Berlin. The FPRS community will meet again with many global train operators and manufacturers of rail vehicles as well as component suppliers. The program of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock offers a worldwide exchange of information, which is more than varied with presentations, discussion rounds and interviews on the topics important for the industry. AQUASYS is already look...

Mircom is pleased to launch the new FX-3318 Single Loop Intelligent Addressable Panel, available for purchase in UL markets only. The FX-3318 is UL 864 9th Edition listed and has COA (New York) and CSFM (California) listings. It is cost-effective, easy to install, program and use. It has uncompromised features while maintaining the look and feel of larger Mircom panels as its menus follow standard Mircom panels to reduce learning. Mircom’s FX-3318 is intended for small to medium facilitie...

The platform for fire protection solutions will open its doors again from 20 to 21 February 2019 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg. At the international trade fair for preventive fire protection, AQUASYS Technik GmbH presents innovative solutions for effective fire fighting. In Hall 10, Stand 521, visitors can familiarize themselves with the efficient way firefighting works using high-pressure water mist. Whether in industry, in buildings, in tunnels or even in rail vehicles: AQUASYS fire figh...

Specially developed for firefighters who combat structural fires, the line of structural firefighting boots from HAIX® can protect when one is in the midst of a battle with a dangerous conflagration. Whether one is charging up a flight of stairs inside a burning building or carrying a victim out of a dangerous situation to safety, one needs boots that will provide the comfort and support necessary to make the job easier. HAIX offer firefighting boots for those combating structural fires in...

Streamlight Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a laser-equipped model of its popular ProTac Rail Mount HL-X weapon light. The ultra-bright long-gun light delivers 1,000 lumens, while offering double-switch functionality and an integrated red aiming laser with a unique clamp design to maintain windage and elevation adjustments. The ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Laser offers the latest in close combat/defense illumination technology...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces that its patented ECOLOGIC mobile cart foam test system has been approved and recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration for use in ARFF testing by airport operators. The ECOLOGIC is an ARFF foam testing system that does not use foam for testing. It is an input-based testing system designed to provide fire departments the means to test the accuracy of their foam system without the expense or environmental i...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s machinists like Vance Shannon, who is carrying on a family tradition with both his choice of work and his past-time interests. "My dad and grandpa were both machinists, so I’m sort of following in their footsteps," said Vance, who came to HURST Jaws of Life last spring from Pioneer Motor Bearing. Vance is intrigued by how things work, and he’s pursuing a degree in programming and design so he can one day design the parts...

MagneGrip, a globally renowned air purification solutions and exhaust removal systems company, has announced the appointment of Maggie Rossman-Roach as the new President. In addition to Maggie Rossman-Roach’s appointment as President, Jack Rossman has also been named as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tom Rossman has been appointed as the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) for the company. New leadership appointments The senior leadership team has over 60 years of experience in the...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has announced that it will be exhibiting again at Fire Safety NEC Birmingham (9-11 April). Billed as a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone with a focus on improving life-safety, business continuity and protection for their organization, the show features free CPD-accredited educational seminars, over 30 exhibitors and the industry’s latest innovations. CAST addressable fire alarm  C-TEC will be showcasing its CAST addressable fire ala...

Starting on the 2nd August 2019, Watch Manager Justin Rowe from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (based at Malton Fire Station), will be running from Bar Harbor, Maine to the United States Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington County in Virginia. He will be running unsupported for a distance of approximately 1,000 miles over 44 days, pulling a Burley Nomad Trailer, carrying all of his equipment. The run will see him making his way through nine eastern states following the Atlantic Coast Cy...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has warned against misuse of the emergency number - 112.  “Anyone who willfully or thoughtlessly places additional burden on the operations control centers with unnecessary conversations will, in the worst case scenario, risk human lives,” said vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner on the occasion of the European Emergency Call 112 Day on February 11th. The date was set ten years ago by the European Parliament, t...

A new purpose built fire station fit for 21st century firefighting was officially opened in Ramsgate on February 5, 2019. Nick Chard, Chairman of the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority, launched the station and training facility based in Newington Road. The site was selected for its good location in terms of accessibility to key road networks, and has been built to provide a reliable and efficient modern day service for local people. As of 7th January 2019, it became home to whole-time...

A team of 80 ARA Electrical personnel, including Project Management and Supervision, delivered the High Voltage and Low Voltage Installation and Commissioning scope for Sedgman and Heron Resources. ARA Electrical recently delivered the complete electrical installation package for a new processing plant as part of a major reopening of the Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in the Goulburn basin. HV and LV Systems Woodlawn was acquired by Heron Resources in 2014 with plans to co...

POK created its first mobile foam unit as part of a fire equipment order in 1982. This fire-fighting equipment consists of a 100-liter foaming tank on wheels, a foam generator nozzle, an injector of 200 liters per minute, and a 45 mm diameter hose length. This fire-fighting equipment is used to protect factories, petroleum deposits, and high-risk installations. It involves a minimum training of the staff in fire attack department. Mobile foam units Since these first achievements, POK’s...

In 2018 Consumer champion Which? called for plastic-backed fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers to be removed from sale. Which? found that the backing material of nearly half of all such appliances currently on sale in the UK are manufactured from unsafe plastic that presents a potential fire risk. Their research also found that a number of models are backed with a plastic that manufacturers had in the past claimed was “fire-retardant” but in fact could also speed up the spread of a...

Effective sprinkler systems are often the decisive criterion for immediately stopping the frequent fires from developing their destructive power. To ensure that these important technologies will always function safely in an emergency, experts all over the world rely on the practical VdS Guidelines CEA 4001en for planning and installation. Europe's largest institute for fire protection has now comprehensively updated this standard reference work. Importance Of Sprinkler Systems In Fire Safety Ev...

Fire Equipment Inc. (FEI) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tri-State Fire Protection of Smithfield Rhode Island. Tri-State Fire Protection is a globally renowned sprinkler installation and service business, which serves the US states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Full-service fire protection business FEI announced that the employee team at Tri-State will be joining the FEI family and will be retaining the Smithfield office location. Steve Pelletier, who resides in the Smithfield...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, is proud to introduce a new Mobile Drone Command Trailer, built in partnership with FLYMOTION, a provider of unmanned systems and innovative technology solutions. The Mobile Drone Command Trailer recently made its debut at Fire Rescue East Conference and Trade Show in Daytona Beach, Fla. applications for fire departments The 16-foot all-aluminum Mobile Drone Command Trailer can serve as a fully climate controlled hub for re...

The efficient operation of the AQUASYS fire fighting system was successfully demonstrated on Tuesday, 29 January 2019. In the afternoon, a car transporter in the area of the rear axle started to burn in the Arlberg tunnel (Austria). The fire subsequently spread to one of the eight charged cars. The AQUASYS high pressure water mist system installed in the Arlberg tunnel triggered immediately and limited the resulting fire to a small area in the trailer of the truck. In this way, the AQUASYS fire...

Modern LED technology offers numerous advantages over conventional lighting. With Rosenbauer's LED conversion packages, even older vehicles can be retrofitted to individual customer requirements. Up-to-three-times greater luminosity, and tremendous lighting power: LED lighting actively contributes to increasing safety and efficiency in poor visibility conditions. With LED conversion kits from Rosenbauer, vehicles can be significantly upgraded in terms of lighting, and thus adapted to a brigade'...

New rules have been introduced by the government to improve the quality of electrical inspections in rental properties, which will reduce the risk of fires caused by faulty appliances and wiring. Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Heather Wheeler MP, said, "While measures are already in place to crack down on the small minority of landlords who rent out unsafe properties, we need to do more to protect tenants. These new measures will reduce the risk of faulty electrical equipment, giving pe...

Competitively priced and comparable in weight to aluminum construction, the SNC series provides a significant advantage in strength and protection in corrosive environments. These reels are designed to handle a variety of applications, including water, pesticides and fertilizer mixes. Handles single 3/8" through 5/8" ID hose. Lightweight, low-profile reels designed for hose lengths up to 500 feet. Mostly 304 SST construction, including discs, axle hub and welded frame. Available in both...

Philip (James) Barton, Commercial Product Manager at Kentec, globally renowned life safety control systems manufacturer, discusses the challenges in protecting tall buildings from fire, what solutions the industry already has in place and what the future looks like. In the UK, when one thinks of fire safety and high-rise or ‘tall buildings’, Grenfell undoubtedly comes to mind. The disaster tragically highlighted two key challenges in protecting people in tall buildings: how to safel...