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In the 1990s, portable monitors had a maximum capacity of 3000 liters per minute. To exceed this flow rate, it was necessary to use towable monitors. This explains why POK’s construction of towable monitors starts at 3000 liters per minute, which they continue to build and sell, despite the fact that their products allow them to reach flow rates of 5000 and 8000 liters per minute, in very compact and light transportable machines. Towable monitors The foldable wheelbase of the towable mo...

MSA Safety Incorporated, the globally renowned developer, manufacturer and supplier of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, has announced that Nish Vartanian, President and CEO, has been elected to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Foundation’s Board of Directors. The IAFF Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., provides charitable support and direct assistance to IAFF fire fighters and their families in the wake of...

Explosion vents and explosion doors are often the most cost-effective solutions to mitigate combustible dust propagation. Both types of solutions are designed to effectively open at predetermined pressures, relieving pressure and deflagration. The primary difference between the two is their reusability: explosion doors can be used indefinitely while explosion vents are one-time use. Both come with their advantages and disadvantages. Which solution is better for the application? Explosion Door...

Because of the numerous fire suppression options on the market, it’s often a challenge to determine which type of fire suppression system is ideal for a facility, its critical assets, and most importantly, its occupants. The following provides insight into today’s special hazard fire suppression systems, their benefits, and their recommended applications. Various types of fire suppression systems Today’s fire suppression systems offer various levels of protection not found w...

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...

ISE 2019 proved to be a great success for ASL as we welcomed clients, old and new and our distribution partners on the ASL stand at Amsterdam RAI for the duration of the exhibition over four days. ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 were on display The new ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 were on display with a full complement of ASL...

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, globally renowned developer of critical communication solutions. voice communications With a common vision of making Blu...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England launches best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the workplace. This follows the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) recent recommendation to include ‘mental health trained first aiders’ as part of employers’ first aid needs assessments. To date over 15,000 organizations across the country have already trained staff in MHFA England courses. According to the HSE, 15.4 million working days a...

In 2019, Tema Sistemi will take part in the OMC fair. The Offshore Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition will be held in Ravenna from 27 to 29 March 2019. The event continues to focus its attention on innovation and accompanies companies towards maximizing operational effectiveness, focusing on the path of transition, which tends towards practical and realistic solutions towards a sustainable energy mix. 2019, in particular, the fair will be dedicated to the theme 'Expanding Mediterranean En...

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...

As part of a fire detection system upgrade, Apollo Fire Detectors’ devices were chosen to protect the exclusive Desroches Island Resort Hotel. The resort forms part of the Amirantes group of islands — a remote coral atoll approximately 230 km southwest of Mahé in the Seychelles. Desroches is approximately 6 km long, 1 km wide and boasts 14 km of immaculate white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. This environmentally-conscious island is one of the most beautiful in the Ind...

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Granzow, its Senior Director of Information Technology, to the position of Vice President of Information Technology. Ensuring business continuity “Since joining us in 2013, Rick has held increasing responsibility and has led the successful integration and reengineering of our technology infrastructure to help ensure business continuity and cost-effectiveness. “With the demands of different technology needs from mul...

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...

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced the promotion of Charles Sheppard, its Vice President, Global Sourcing and Distribution, to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Distribution. “Charles has been a tremendous asset to the Company and has led our ability to operationalize our sourcing and distribution efficiency across the globe and among our acquisitions. He is well known for his thought leadership in his field and was recently appointed to the Cotton Board...

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...

In line with its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, fire detection product manufacturer Nittan has launched the new EV-PYS Photoelectric smoke detector complete with integral sounder. Building on the success of the EV-PS, the EV-PYS features a new advanced smoke sensing chamber designed for maximum effectiveness. A spherical feature has been incorporated within the chamber which provides superior light scattering, plus an orange LED has been used, which significantly improves respons...

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...

On the occasion of the general meeting of Uman members, Roberto Borraccino (Tema Sistemi SpA) was elected as the new president of Uman, the national association of fire and safety companies, federated with Anima Confindustria. The office will last for two years. Roberto Borraccino succeeds Natale Mozzanica (Mozzanica & Mozzanica Srl), who will remain a member of the board of directors as past president. Roberto Borraccino began his career at Eni in 1979, where he also held the role of fire...

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 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...

In 2018 Consumer champion called for plastic-backed fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers to be removed from sale. They 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 fire....

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...

System Sensor is pleased to announce the next evolution in beam smoke detection with the availability of the OSI-R-SS conventional and OSI-RI-SS intelligent single-ended, reflective beam smoke detectors. This new offering directly replaces the BEAM1224(S) and BEAM200(S) models. Advanced features The new OSI-R-SS and OSI-RI-SS work with many of the same accessories as the legacy BEAM1224(S) and BEAM200(S) including the reflector, test switch stations, and mounting kits, while offering the follo...