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Johnson Controls announces the release of the new TYCO® Model CWS Concealed Window Sprinkler, designed to provide an alternative to a two-hour fire-resistance-rated glazing assembly. The 5.6 K-factor CWS is UL and C-UL Listed as a specific application automatic window sprinkler and can be used in accordance with the International Building Code as an alternative to interior fire partitions or exterior wall assemblies, as evaluated in ICC ESR-2397. The CWS is a concealed pendent vertical sid...

Johnson Controls has announced the release of the new TYCO Model CWS Concealed Window Sprinkler, designed to provide an alternative to a two-hour fire-resistance-rated glazing assembly. The 5.6 K-factor CWS is UL and C-UL Listed as a specific application automatic window sprinkler and can be used in accordance with the International Building Code as an alternative to interior fire partitions or exterior wall assemblies, as evaluated in ICC ESR-2397. TYCO Concealed Window Sprinkler TYCO CWS Co...

In view of the current situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), BAFE are issuing guidance relating to BS5306 fire extinguisher exam invigilation and fire extinguisher technician assessments. Any individual who has recently travelled to a Category 1 or Category 2* location or is showing signs of a medical condition that could be diagnosed as coronavirus should not attend their scheduled BS5306 exam. BS5306 fire extinguisher technician exams If any of the above information applies, please co...

The Mircom Group of Companies has announced that they are extremely honored to once again attain the ‘Platinum Club’ designation, as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2020. Mircom is proud to have qualified, as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for an eighth consecutive year. Mircom recognized Mircom was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth, with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2020 Best M...

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 three weeks before the date of the event, and the third seminar of the year in Poole on 24th is expected to be full subsc...

CTM Fahrzeugbau Berlin GmbH (CTM/Creative Truck Manufacturing) is at INTERSCHUTZ 2020 to showcase PIONIER, a multifunctional vehicle that can overcome virtually any obstacle en route to its destination. INTERSCHUTZ 2020 Not all rescue operations take place in urban environments that are quick and easy to access thanks to faultless infrastructure. Sometimes, crew members have to make their way through somewhat difficult terrain to convey people and provisions or to transport materials, machines...

Utilizing FSi Ltd’s extensive fire resistance testing evidence performed in accordance with European, Australian and other recognized international fire test standards and Certification schemes, Element Warrington Fire have been commissioned to produce a bespoke approval, specific to the installation of plastic pipes passing through profiled steel composite decks, Warrington Fire Report WF 4242912. Warrington Fire Report WF 4242912 The system is unique within the industry as there is cur...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, have launched a new campaign to inform premises management and the public that specifying Third Party Certification is only part of the process in acting with due diligence. The campaign, ‘Don’t just Specify, Verify!’ points out the important second, and sometimes overlooked, verification stage when specifying and sourcing a competent Third Party Certificated provider to help comply with fire safety legis...

The last INTERSCHUTZ was five years ago, and a lot has happened since then. The megatrends of digital transformation, urbanization and demographic and climate change mean that societies worldwide – and the fire, rescue and civil protection services charged with safeguarding them – now face greater and often different challenges than just five years ago. Consequently, INTERSCHUTZ is now even more important than when last staged in 2015. "It is in times of change such as these that th...

The Board of Supervisors honored the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) as the winner of the Chair’s inaugural Challenge for the “Platform to Dream” youth leadership and mentoring program. In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and the County Office of Education, “Platform to Dream” is geared toward helping transitional age youth (16-24) pursue careers in public safety. The goal of the program is to create a pathway...

The Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley recently honored Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Paramedics (FFPM) Joseph Arambula and Jeremy Munyon for their dedication at the Annual “Salute to Heroes” Prayer Breakfast at the Diamond Bar Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. The annual event was well attended by local elected officials and community members. LACoFD Assistant Fire Chief Jim Robinson provided a warm welcome and commended the honorees for...

The German Rescue Robotics Center e.V. (DRZ), Dortmund, will be at INTERSCHUTZ with two of its creations. They are technical assistance robots, designed to safeguard first responders from hazards on the job They don’t have proper names yet, so for now their engineer creators are simply calling them D2 and D3 technical assistance robots. "We’ll be changing that at INTERSCHUTZ, if not sooner, I promise!" said Robert Grafe. AI-based robotics rescue system The German Rescue Robotics C...

On 1 January 2020, the Owner and Managing Director of HAINZL Industriesysteme GmbH, Dr. Martin Hainzl, handed over the executive management of the company after 30 years of successful work and changed to the supervisory board. The management of AQUASYS Technik GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of HAINZL GmbH, is thus passed on to Josef Hainzl. Management veteran Josef Hainzl (coincidental identity of name with owner) started his career 32 years ago as an apprentice at HAINZL and, after various manageme...

If they are to cope with critical situations when on a callout, the people behind the wheels of emergency response vehicles need somewhere safe to train. Fortunately, FAB Rheinland GmbH has a solution - its secure, mobile driving simulator, which has even been approved by the German Road Safety Council (DVR). People tasked with performing intricate or even dangerous tasks need to be trained in advance wherever possible – ideally with the help of suitable models. For example, trainee pilot...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen generators remove corrosive oxyg...

Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, pre-action, and wet fire sprinkler systems. Model NG-1 nitrogen generators The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen...

In light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe, the Euralarm organization committee decided to postpone the GA, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebration. The organization committee for the 2020 Euralarm General Assembly, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebrations on May 27 and the section meetings on May 28 reviewed the planned activities in light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe. Industry Forum And 50th Anniver...

Around 200 delegates from the building and design industries in the region and beyond attended a one-day business seminar on ‘Providing a fire resilient environment for all’. Organised by the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd (BAFSA) in collaboration with, and hosted by, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, the event focused on raising awareness of the life-saving benefits sprinkler and suppression systems can provide to communities. It was held at The Burgess Hall...

A report highlighting progress made since Norfolk’s police and fire service signed a pledge to work better together has been released. Members of Norfolk County Council’s cabinet will be presented with the first Annual Report into Norfolk’s Police and Fire Collaboration on Monday. Councilor Margaret Dewsbury, Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “This report underlines the commitment by staff in both services to take action and work better together for t...

2020 is set for a series of important changes in the UK-EU relation. The FIA will keep users updated so that users can stay ahead. Post 31/12/2020 (unless there is an agreement to the contrary) the EU will not recognize engineer’s F Gas certificates issued through a UK agency such as the FIA (Fire) and other providers. Engineers UK certificate As quite a sizeable percentage of the refrigeration engineers in Ireland and about 95% of the Fire engineers are certified through UK agencies th...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire at a thatched property. At around 2 pm, six fire engines were mobilized to the incident in Water End, Cople, along with two water carriers and an aerial platform. Group Commander Andy Draper, who was the officer in charge at the scene, said: “The two storey building was fully damaged by the fire, however crews worked hard to extinguish the flames and contain the fire from spreading.” Animal resuscitation kit &ld...

The IOSH South Downs Branch has joined together with the IOSH Fire Risk Management Group for a collaborative event, Fire safety in the workplace on 25 March. The day-long seminar which will take place at Roffey Park, West Sussex, is open to IOSH members and non-members alike, aiming to provide comprehensive fire training for all health and safety practitioners, managers, and consultants. The event promises to showcase how the daily responsibilities of an OSH professional are linked to all issu...

The Green Apple Awards launched in 1994 by The Green Organization look to recognize, reward, and promote environmental best practice around the world. A ceremony was held at The Houses of Parliament on Monday 12th November where businesses, governments and organizations from across the globe joined together to celebrate best practice. The award win highlights the hard work demonstrated by everyone at Laidlaw, as well as the continued commitment and investment in more sustainable and mindful pra...

Laidlaw’s Marketside premises has served the team and their customers well over the years, but the Bristol team needed to find a more suitable space to help futureproof the sales center. Best serve and communicate The new Temple Quay office is a temporary solution whilst Laidlaw looks for the perfect location to house their wonderful team. They are searching for a more permanent premises that will allow them to stock more product and best serve and communicate with their customer base....

On February 29, 2020, units from Company 11 where alerted to respond to a house fire on the 2200 Blk of Queens Chapel Road in Hyattsville (Co. 1’s area). Chief 811A and Engine 111 had just cleared a separate incident on Queens Chapel Road when they were dispatched to the reported house fire just 2 blocks away. Chief 811A was the first unit to arrive on the scene and reported smoke showing from the house. Engine 111, initially dispatched as 4th due, arrived on the scene as the first engine...

BAFSA (British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd.), along with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Dorset Fire & Rescue Service and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, announced that they are disappointed to report that they have made the difficult decision to postpone the joint sprinkler seminars slated to be held on 18th and 24th March respectively due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fears. Joint sprinkler seminars postponed The organizations stated in a joint...

Around 200 delegates from the building and design industries in the region and beyond attended a one-day business seminar on providing a fire-resilient environment for all.  Organized by BAFSA in collaboration with, and hosted by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, the event focused on raising awareness of the life-saving benefits sprinkler and suppression systems can provide to communities. It was held at The Burgess Hall in St Ives. fire and rescue service challenges  During t...

Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is proud to announce Captain Scott Schoonover has completed and graduated from Leadership Command College of the Law Enforcement Management Institue of Texas (LEMIT). "Captain Schoonover is the first fire marshal to graduate from Leadership Command College. I am proud of the work Captain Schoonover completed to join this elite group of graduates," said Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. "Obtaining continuing education and leadership skills are incredibly val...

At INTERSCHUTZ 2020, Scania is set to wow the crowds with the P-series CrewCab - a solution packed with innovations designed to make sure emergency responders arrive on the scene safely, securely and ready to go. Scania, which is based in Södertälje, Sweden, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, is one of the biggest and most profitable manufacturers of commercial vehicles in Europe and South America. Its wide range of specialist vehicles includes fire trucks and ambulanc...

Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company’s ambition to double in size. As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), Katarina Lindström will be a key member of Hempel’s Executive Management Board, responsible for driving the company’s strategic agenda in terms of operational excellence, innovation and sustainability. Ma...