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The safety, health and well-being of all the American Fire Protection Group employees and customers is one of the company’s core values. Because the COVID-19 virus situation continues to evolve, everyone feels that it is necessary to take additional precautions to prevent further spread of the disease. American Fire Protection Group is taking the following precautions while working at the client’s job site: Social Distancing - Maintain a distance of 6 ft. between individuals. Do n...

In March of 2020, the Federal government signed into effect the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. One of CARES’ purposes is to provide relief to businesses affected by the Coronavirus with accelerated tax savings on “qualified improvements” to their business properties. Under Section 168 of the CARES Act, the cost of upgrades to the user’s commercial fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard, or security system may be fully deducted as a busine...

AFPG’s Houston division recently achieved the Champion Level Endorsement from Construction Career Collaborative (C3). The Craft Training Endorsement (CTE) program has rigorous standards that measure a company’s Craft Training Program against a training framework. This endorsement is achieved through the development, implementation, and evaluation of robust craft training connected to career paths for craft professionals. Recognition to Construction firms Launched in 2018, C3&rsqu...

Derbyshire becomes latest Fire & Rescue Service to select Infographics’ renowned FireWatch software suite to manage resources and support agile working Infographics announced that Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is the latest UK FRS to adopt their FireWatch fire service management suite, in another major client ‘win’. The FireWatch deployment will include modules to support Human Resource Planning and Management, Holidays/ Absence/ Sickness Management, Time Manag...

Steve Foster has joined Denver-based crisis response software company, Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), as a member of its executive management team. As a former police officer and entrepreneur in the high-tech sector, Foster’s proven record of success will guide IRT as it continues its rapid growth. IRT’s products, Rhodium Incident Management Suite and RhodiumSE Special Event Management, are utilized by hundreds of public safety and corporate security agencies in 40 U.S....

Incident Response Technologies, a Denver-based company specializing in developing web-based solutions for public safety responders, is excited to announce a partnership with Hangar 14 Solutions. Hangar 14 produces the StreetWise CADLink mobile application for tablets and smartphones. Hangar 14 will develop an interface to IRT’s Rhodium Incident Management Suite, allowing responder locations and other details from StreetWise-enabled mobile devices to stream into Rhodium’s robust comm...

Why should end users use third party certificated companies when sourcing contractors for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of firefighting, fire detection and alarm systems. Even with the best equipment, fire detection, fire suppression, gas extinguishing and passive fire protection systems are only effective if they are correctly designed, installed, commissioned and maintained. It is therefore vitally important that specifiers select only competent installation companie...

When a fire broke out on site, more than 400 staff were evacuated in less than three minutes from the Hull factory of offsite specialist Walker Modular. Five fire engines were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at the bathroom pod manufacturer. Company owner Shane Walker told the Enquirer: “I’m so proud of my staff and the fire service for dealing so well with a difficult situation. We liaised with the fire service when we designed the factory and all the fire suppressio...

The BSI has made available a number of standards to help guide businesses through these difficult times. They have also a number of free to watch seminars. One can see the details of the standards available and the webinars on the company’s official website. “Following the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), BSI has examined how we can support the collective efforts to mitigate the risks to organizations, caused by this global health issue. After careful consideration, we have...

Every fire safety professional choosing to register for this one day, free to attend the seminar, organized by BAFSA and hosted by Staffordshire Fire & Rescue at their HQ in Stone on 18th March, will experience a day packed with information regarding automatic water based fire suppression applications and local case studies; design standards and solutions. All presentations will be delivered by fire sprinklers experts and fire safety practitioners.

As one of the pioneering manufacturers of wood-based materials, EGGER (UK) Ltd was eager to take advantage of ISO 50001 Energy Management certification. The sustainable use of raw materials is a top priority for the company, generating heat in its biomass power plants and using environmentally friendly logistics systems. Having had a positive experience during the ISO 14001 accreditation process, EGGER (UK) Ltd turned again to BM TRADA. Rising energy costs and increasing regulatory pressure to...

The Malta based alliance is formed by FlightPath International, Alberta Group, and The International Safety Training College.  This co-operation will act as a hub to cater to the growing needs of the aviation and aerospace industry.  A program list of over 30 courses has been created to cater for diverse disciplines including Maintenance Training, Pilot Training, Cabin Crew, and Flight Operations. The courses are aimed at international Airline Operators and Individuals in Europe, Nort...

BAFSA one day, free to attend seminars are attracting record numbers. Working closely with host Fire & Rescue Services the dynamic programs, which have both regional and national relevance, are all delivered by BAFSA advisers – all fire sprinkler experts, Fire Officers, practitioners and end users. Seminars in February and March, in St Ives and Stone respectively sold out 3 weeks before the date of the event, and the third seminar of the year in Poole on the 24th is expected to be ful...

Like many, teams at Alberta have been working in unprecedented circumstances to both help protect the safety of the employees and customers and to provide customers with the critical service they need to help stay protected during this challenging time. Alberta has achieved significant progress in implementing new safeguards, policies and practices to achieve the goals of team member safety and customer support. And, while they still have work to do, there’s a lot they can share to give t...

If one is looking for a particularly light transfer system, the PSM MINI Basic should be their first choice. Brandschutztechnik Müller GmbH’s system weighs just 34 kg and with its transport height of less than one meter, the PSM MINI Basic also finds its place in small service vehicles. Large wheels with roller bearings For fire extinguishers with filling openings from 28-77 mm Compact dimensions, especially portable fire extinguishing systems The PSM MINI Basic is the only m...

Reflecting their strong commitment to people’s development and growth as well as excellence in their business operations, Alberta’s Engineering and Technical Team, has recently undergone training on the design of sprinkler systems. The qualification, developed by the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), is aimed at individuals employed in the fire sprinkler industry and is designed to help people employed in installing fire sprinklers to develop the knowledge and co...

Towards the end of 2019, and already in 2020, sprinklers are operating efficiently and effectively saving lives, children’s education, and businesses from fire. Office Block, London Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to reports of a fire in the basement of an office block. The sprinkler system had actuated and helped to suppress the fire which was extinguished in just over an hour. Flat, Croydon A fire in an 8th floor flat in an 11-story building was extinguished...

In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, BAFSA can confirm that all college courses L2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Day Release, Block Release and EWR) are postponed until further notice as colleges avoid face to face tuition.

Burnt cooking in the kitchen of a residential block of flats of three floors in Waddon Court Road, was the cause of a fire which, from the limited information provided, was controlled by a Personal Protection system. The fire was all out on arrival with no firefighting action completed by crews. Local enquiries are currently being completed by the local fire safety team. One sprinkler head actuated in the kitchen of a five roomed flat on the 11th floor of a twenty-one story block of flats in Lan...

Automatic fire sprinklers systems are a reliable and effective means of saving lives, protecting firefighters, reducing fire damage and mitigating fire risk, provided the systems are properly designed, installed and maintained. Those responsible for buildings are reminded that even within this challenging situation of COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. Critical Fire Suppression Systems/Life Safety Protection Systems must be tested and maintained. Postponing these checks, maintenance and servicing m...

The Government announced the implementation date for a number of changes to Approved Document B (ADB), including the requirement for automatic fire sprinklers in all flats above 11 meters, these changes will be required as from 26th November 2020. The change requiring automatic fire sprinklers in all new built flats over 11 meters will significantly increase the use of domestic and residential sprinklers in this sector which has already seen a large increase since the disastrous Grenfell Tower f...

The new dust-free and efficient filter system RED HEAD is now available in all new powder vacuum cleaners with the red filter head. The new filter technology makes work even more efficient, because the suction power is improved by more than half. At the same time, the new filters can be cleaned by the backwashing process completely clean, so that the filters return to their original condition after each use. At the same time, the filters offer a weight saving during transport.

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses are looking for more and more ways to demonstrate excellence to their clients and stakeholders. One way of showcasing this, is through an externally verified quality management system, which illustrates that an organization has the processes in place to adhere to internationally recognized best practice standards. ISO 9001 is such a quality management systems certification. Followed and used widely across the world by government bodies and...

The PSM Junior powder suction machine has been a bestseller worldwide for more than 20 years. Its flexible expandability and extraordinary quality make the PSM Junior with its clever detailed solutions so unique. Electric reversing high-quality and durable motor includes 2 filling adapters for all standard fire extinguishers. Every detail of the PSM Junior shows the commitment to quality. Made In Germany From development to production. The brushless and powerful motor is extraordinarily dura...

The Bosch AVIOTEC IP Starlight 8000 provides early and reliable fire detection for challenging environments. Featuring unique technology, the Bosch AVIOTEC can spot fire and disturbances, predicts behavior to reduce false alarms and speeds up reaction time. CSIRO Approved & ActivFire Listed, the AVIOTEC VFD offers proven detection reliability for all test fires (TF1 through TF8) as specified in the various ISO AS7240 and EN54 standards. Product Features Very fast fire and smoke detection...

Ampac were excited to exhibit at this year’s Marintec China Expo in Shanghai, promoting their suite of marine and offshore fire detection products. The Marintec China Expo has been running for over 40 years and is renowned for being one of the leading events in the global marine sector. The event sees over 65,000 visitors and provides the opportunity to showcase innovative products and services, whilst also keeping up-to-date with the latest maritime industry news. This year, Ampac, with...

Ampac introduces Nimbus, an innovative cloud-based fire alarm management system providing control and monitoring where the user needs it most. Managing any number of fire alarm systems can be time consuming and prone to errors, especially when spread over a large area that is serviced and maintained by different companies. Cloud based fire alarm management provides a solution, as it centralizes all of the fire alarm system activity through a single, common platform, detailing the electronic his...

Ampac were delighted to exhibit at this year’s Intersec Trade Show in Dubai, promoting their range of voice alarm and evacuation systems. Intersec is regarded as one of the world’s largest trade show for security, safety, and fire detection. The 22nd edition of Intersec welcomed over 1,000 exhibitors from 56 counties and 33,872 industry visitors. Intersec provided the perfect platform for Ampac to showcase their comprehensive range of voice alarm control and indicating equipment. Th...

It’s a fact that a fire sprinkler system can help control fires and reduce injury, deaths, and damages, often by 80% or more. But it’s never just as simple as a quick design and implementation. The quality of the fire sprinkler installation will affect its ability to keep oneself and tenants safe. To such an extent that one might even be better having no system in place than holding onto a false sense of security with a faulty one. Fire Protection Strategy Creating a reliable bui...

Knowing the different types of fire extinguishers available and what they are used for can ensure one is better prepared to have the right one nearby when one needs it. Fire safety is important and many people with homes or businesses already acknowledge that keeping an extinguisher close is at hand is a vital step in making sure their properties are prepared for the worst. But not many people know that there are 5 different versions of extinguishers, each one for a different class of fire. C...