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This year’s Intersec sees ‘next generation’ products launched to the market, with innovations in beam detection at the forefront. FFE will be displaying their product Fireray One standalone beam detection, for rapid one-person-installation, with One Minute Auto-Alignment using its integrated user interface to makes it operative 8 times faster than previous detectors. It also features protocols for corrective compensation for building movement and optics contamination. Also on...

A Cambridgeshire firefighter becomes the first female at March Fire Station to be the officer in charge of emergency incidents and qualified to drive a fire engine. Firefighter Vicky Vata was successful at the crew’s drill night on late November 2019 where she was assessed by officers from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s training center. The qualification, known as ‘safe to ride’ means Vicky will ride a fire engine as the officer in charge of an incident, taking...

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new whole-time firefighters as it opens its doors to all members of the community from early December 2019. The opportunity to become a whole-time firefighter only comes around every few years and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications sooner rather than later. The six-week window may close early if the Service receives a high volume of applications. Responding To Emergency Calls We want men and women from many backgrounds and wit...

Having identified that the passive fire protection industry had room for improvement in regards to apprenticeships, the HR department at Checkmate Fire created a 12-24 month trainee scheme to help introduce fresh talent to both the company and sector. Already an incredible success, the initial goal was to have 12 trainees committed to the scheme by November, however, that figure was quickly exceeded, with 17 trainees having signed up. Targeting people with transferable skills, the majority of C...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection broadly welcomes the Government’s response to the Hackitt review, which accepts the majority of Dame Judith Hackitt’s recommendations. The Association also welcomes the announcement of a review of Approved Document B. The ASFP is encouraged that the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) implementation plan states that the Government intends to implement all the recommendations. However, the Association has some...

Bristol Uniforms, a pioneer in the design, manufacture and supply of protective clothing for the emergency services, launches its first ever selection of stock styles for structural firefighting. Immediately available, the stock styles offer a more cost-effective solution than bespoke alternatives. Although ready-made, the PPE can be personalized by adding a heat-sealed patch to the back of each coat, a name to the front, and a name to each trouser.    Pleated Back Panel For Imp...

Alberta launches the new Hikvision 2nd Generation IP video intercom systems. Combined with a sleek and functional design, the system is focused on user experience and the latest technologies, highest quality, easy operation and flexible combination. It will give users a safe living environment with three specific goals in mind: security, comfort and design. Amongst other features, the system gives users the ability to answer the doorbell from their mobile phone using Hik-Connect mobile app. Thi...

The Polytron 6100 EC WL is a flexible and cost-efficient solution for plant expansions, upgrades or new installations. The wireless gas detection transmitter demonstrates its advantages even in challenging measuring tasks in loading or inspection areas. Wireless detection reduces the planning effort required while retaining the same safety levels provided by a wired transmitter. The Polytron 6100 EC WL is SIL2 capable. It uses field-proven DrägerSensors optimized for industrial application...

FireDos, a German manufacturer of foam proportioners and fire monitors opens a branch in Houston, USA, to service their customers in the North American market. Opening the USA branch, FireDos is firmly committed to serving its distributors and clients in the region. Located in Houston, TX., the heart of the oil & gas industry, the new branch ensures FireDos serves its growing U.S. based customers from a key location. Fire Protection Systems This is an exciting time for FireDos as it estab...

Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, launches VR Nimbus, an advanced management tool for fire detection, which enables integrators and service companies to remotely access and manage their fire safety system. VR Nimbus allows end-users to gain access to data from all fire-safety systems to assess performance and make fact-based decisions using the latest analytical technologies. It also runs fire detection tests and documents events in real time to the Nimbus cloud to achiev...

Multi-award-winning Fire Curtains Group completes the purchase of fellow East Midlands based company Intumescent Chemicals. Intumescent Chemicals based on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border specialises in indicative fire-resistant testing and research and the development of intumescent liquid flame retardants (LFRs). Life Safety Products Their 25 years’ worth of experience was one of the things that really shone through and caught my eye" Arthur Calow, Chairman of the Fire Curtain...

Harrison Hydra-Gen announces the release of the exclusive battery-powered Idle Control System, specifically engineered for the Fire and Emergency segment. The Harrison Idle Control System integrates with the fire truck’s chassis engine system and multiplexing to power the warning lights, work lights and scene lights for 120 minutes or more at 125 amps. Reducing fuel costs Through the use of the Harrison Idle Control System, fleets can reduce fuel costs, excessive engine wear, scene nois...

Firetrace is pleased to announce that in 2019 they have had several new staff members join the Firetrace Family. Harry L has started his career with Firetrace as a production engineer. Being a production engineer, Harry will assist with tasks such as manufacturing systems to despatching products to customers. The role is crucial to Firetrace as not only do production engineers manufacture the products they inspect, test and approve the quality before despatch. Since leaving college, Harry is pl...

Under the motto ‘Space for Innovation’, Techtextil, the globally renowned international trade fair for technical textiles and non-wovens, presented the entire spectrum of technical textiles, functional apparel textiles, and textile technologies and their potential applications, earlier this year, from the 14th to 17th May 2019. Techtextil 2019 As one of the long-term international exhibitors, Lenzing participated in the event and introduced their LENZING fibers and products to the...

ELK releases a new economical line of wireless sensors designed for use with compatible 319.5MHz wireless receivers. These new sensors provide superior performance and wireless range. Each sensor is also designed to maximize battery life and utilize commonly found batteries. This new line of ELK one-way sensors is a very economical option for any manufacturer’s controls utilizing a 319.5 MHz wireless receiver that adheres to the Interlogix protocol. It also provides flexibility when choos...

An AutroSense Cascade system consists of two basic module types: Display module – provides control and monitoring of detector modules Detector module – draws air from the risk area and samples it for smoke particles Up to eight detector modules can be controlled and monitored via one display module with each detector module capable of serving up to 250 m of combined sampling pipe. Display and detector module combinations are known as a cluster, with devices in the cluster com...

Protectowire FireSystems is pleased to announce the release of its first FM Approved and UL Listed 500°F (260°C) Protectowire linear heat detector. The detector was specifically designed for applications where extreme environmental and product criteria must be met. Low resistance inner conductors The features of Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) are: High performance fluoropolymer outer jacket Low resistance inner conductors Flame retardant, low smoke jacket providing excellent ab...

Autronica, a United Technologies owned fire safety and security company, has announced the release of AutroSense Cascade, a scalable aspirating smoke detection solution that makes installation easier, maintenance quicker, and takes applications further than traditional air sampling detectors. AutroSense Cascade  An AutroSense Cascade system consists of two basic module types: Display module – provides control and monitoring of detector modules Detector module – draws air f...

Make a difference. Help Big Bear Fire Department provide quick action fighting fires. Partner with them in their Adopt-A-Hydrant program. In the event of a fire, it is imperative that the fire department gain access to a fire hydrant water supply as quickly as possible, so as to prevent the loss of life and property. Residents and business owners can adopt a hydrant to make sure that the hydrant is easily accessible throughout the year. Fire crews Once adopted, the area around the hydrant sho...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched Hush ActiV, an innovative new BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire alarm kit. Designed to increase the level of fire protection in flats, apartments and high-rise residential buildings, each kit contains everything you need to create a LD2 standalone conventional fire alarm system in an individual dwelling – easily and very cost-effectively. Said Andy Green, C-TEC’s Marketing Manager: “We are very excited about Hush ActiV, and c...

In addition to the three existing locations in Karlsruhe, Luckenwalde and Viersen, the fourth Rosenbauer service center in Germany started operations in Bad Abbach-Lengfeld, in Bavaria (approx. 15 km from Regensburg), in mid-November 2019. New service center Spread on a total area of ​​3,300 sq. meters, the new location offers a workshop with 10 parking spaces for the repair and maintenance of firefighting and aerial rescue vehicles. In addition, there are offices and training rooms, as well a...

Bronto Skylift’s Board of Directors has appointed a new Managing Director. Mr. Harry Clayhills will step down on 2 December 2019 and his successor will be Mr. Lasse Orre. Mr. Orre has made a long career in international business working for example for Transtech Oy and Mitron Oy as a CEO. In his earlier career, he has worked several years abroad in Hong Kong, China and Switzerland in the telecommunication and railway industries. Mr. Orre is 57 years old, he is married and has two children...

The recent ban on combustible building materials by the government was for buildings over 18 meters – or six storeys high. The Cube student block in Bolton (providing student accommodation in a six storey block) which caught fire on Friday provides a stark reminder that the problem facing UK fire safety is the result of many issues and not just Grenfell style ACM cladding. Although the final details have not yet been released, there are a number of key issues reported, all of which are re...

Ian brings a wealth of industry experience to the role, with a technical background covering business development, sales of life safety equipment, and also product development. Ian will combine his unique set of industry sales experience with his technical expertise to bolster Hochiki Europe’s growth in the global emergency lighting sector. As part of his new role, he will support the widening of the company’s emergency lighting offering and other exciting developments on the horizo...

Vimpex is delighted to be showcasing its ‘BIG 3’ at Intersec 2020 Dubai (Hall 4, Stand C40) — that’s 3 great products and 3 great reasons to come and talk to Vimpex, Europe’s independent manufacturer and distributor of quality evacuation, signaling and building infrastructure system products for installers, distributors and OEM manufacturers. Essential Fire And Security Equipment Identifire: The state-of-the-art Identifire range of 50+ evacuation and alarm sound...

A Field Service Technician’s job is one that repeatedly faces unpredictable situations in different environments under varying conditions. Their primary duties are to install, repair, inspect, and maintain equipment while keeping customers satisfied.  The majority of field service technicians are considered technical generalists, meaning that as the front line of field support, they service multiple product lines within a geographical area. Some technicians provide service on as many...

Fire officers are calling on Sheffield students to familiarise themselves with evacuation procedures, after a blaze involving student accommodation in Bolton. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has already written to universities asking them to consider any implications from the fire, which saw around 200 residents evacuated from The Cube. evacuation strategies Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Steve Helps, said, “It’s too early to tell what caused the fire in Bolton to spread...

The Big Bear Valley has enjoyed a grant-funded Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program since 2005. Several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected and chipped each year since the program’s inception. The program has ended for the season due to weather conditions, but there is hope to have new grant funds available to resume in the spring. Fire Chief, Jeff Willis states, “The community has done an outstanding job in creating defensible space by utilizing the chipping program. It...

Thanksgiving is a time for friendship, sharing, and busy kitchens. Big Bear Fire Department reminds everyone that crowded kitchens and busy cooks can lead to serious burns and tragic fires. Thanksgiving is one of the leading days of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. That’s why it’s important to know what users can do to help keep friends and family safe while entertaining for the holidays. Safety Tips To avoid dangerous incidents, the National Fire Protection As...

The latest enhancements to the Simplex ES Net IP-based fire and life safety network from Johnson Controls optimizes system design and installation flexibility while increasing network capacity, speed and performance. ES Net can now support up to 687 nodes, making it the most scalable, resilient and highest capacity system on the market today. Simplex ES Net IP-Based network ES Net supports multiple network topologies (ring, star, bus and bridged rings) for enhanced design and installation fle...