Fire Safety Planning - Case Studies

Avon Protection Awarded M61 Filter Contract By U.S. Department Of Defense

Avon Protection is pleased to confirm the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) has announced the award of a dual source contract to supply replacement M61 filters for the M50 mask system. Avon Protection will compete for each order of the $127 million contract over up to seven years, being a five-year base period plus two further one-year extension periods. Avon Protection anticipates receiving the contract and first-order shortly, with deliveries expected to commence in the 2021 fina...

Two Nato Nations And Partners Choose Avon Protection’s FM50 Mask System

Avon Protection has received an order to supply two NATO Nations and one Partner, Belgium, Finland, and Norway with their CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares, and accessories.   operational flexibility The FM50 provides operational flexibility required by NATO Allies and Partners forces; designed to protect troops in the most demanding of environments. Developed in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense to counter the multiple C...

Davis Jewelers Selects Motorola Solutions’ Video Security & Analytics Solution With Avigilon Technologies To Help Mitigate Security Risks

Through nine decades of high-quality products and superior customer service, Davis Jewelers has become a leader in the jewelry business, but it’s a business that comes with certain security risks. Davis Jewelers chose Motorola Solutions’ Video Security & Analytics solution with Avigilon technologies to help mitigate those risks, providing seamless, centralized security monitoring for the whole team. Security & Analytics solution By choosing a Motorola Solutions’ Vide...

Intelligent Fire Detection From Hochiki Replaces Waking Watch Scheme In North London Borough High Rise Apartments

Ekho, the newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution from Hochiki, a global life safety manufacturer, has been installed in six blocks of apartment buildings in the North London borough to help improve fire detection. Radio networking technology EN54-25 approved and RED compliant, Ekho uses the latest in radio networking technology and provides a robust ‘always on’ network of devices which automatically adapt to changing environmental conditions. It was this innovative design...

Three Bronto Aerial Platforms For Local Fire Brigades In Norway

Three municipal fire brigades in Norway have recently signed agreements with Bronto Skylift regarding future deliveries of new Bronto aerial rescue platforms. The Bronto F42RLXER aerials will be delivered to the Levanger Brann og Redning and Stjørdal brann- og redningstjeneste fire brigades in the county of Trøndelag, and a new generation F32TLK aerial will be delivered to Follo Brannvesen to serve the municipalities of Enebakk, Frogn, Nesodden, Nordre Follo and Ås. All thre...

Pierce Manufacturing Announces The Sale Of The 300th Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower To The Austin Fire Department

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced the sale of the 300th Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration, purchased by the Austin Fire Department, in Texas, USA, through authorized dealer – Siddons Martin Emergency Group. Since its introduction in 2018 and following the 200th sale, just one year ago, this aerial configuration has proven to offer an unmatched combination of maneuverability, operability, and serviceability in t...

C-TEC’s EVAC-ALERT Specified For Joyce Newman House

C-TEC’s revolutionary new evacuation alert system, EVAC-ALERT, has been specified for a new purpose-built residential building in London. housing organization Located in the Elephant and Castle area of the London Borough of Southwark, Joyce Newman House is an 8-story block of 40 spacious living spaces commissioned by Leathermarket JMB, Southwark’s largest resident-managed housing organization. The affordable-housing development also features landscaped gardens, an interacti...

G4S Designs Early-Warning Fire And Security System For Vita Baltic International

As one of the manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam in Europe, The Vita Group has several production sites and UAB Vita Baltic International operates the largest foam manufacturing plant in the Baltics.  Its products are used in several applications including soft furnishings, mattresses and pillows, orthopedic accessories, and sound insulation products.  Foam blocks manufacturers At its large site just outside the village of Jurgiškiai in a rural area of the Alytus Dis...

Nittan Installs Its Evolution Analog Addressable Fire Detection System At Ashburton Triangle, Situated On The Emirates Stadium Site In London

Nittan Europe, a globally renowned manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has had its Evolution analog addressable fire detection system installed throughout Ashburton Triangle, situated on the Emirates Stadium site in North London, United Kingdom. The system was supply and commissioned by Nittan’s elite partner, Coomber Fire and Security Systems. A mixed-use development, Ashburton Triangle comprises 249 flats over 12 floors, along with the ever-popular Arse...

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) Launches Innovative EMS Pilot Program At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

On Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) announces partnership with RightSite Health for a new pilot program, in order to decrease transport calls for non-life-threatening emergency medical services (EMS), at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. New pilot program for ATL The program will help provide patients with medical guidance and transport in urgent-but-non-emergency situations, in order to navigate away from the e...

AEI Cables Clinches Prestige Hong Kong Hospital Project

AEI Cables has been awarded a major contract for the expansion of a major hospital in Hong Kong to supply fire performance and low voltage cables. high-quality cabling Working in partnership with its long-term Hong Kong distributor Fordex Electric Company Limited, AEI Cables will supply its range of products for power, control, and fire performance on the new extension of the United Christian Hospital project. Stuart Dover of AEI Cables, said, “There is a need for the highest levels of...

The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas Takes Delivery Of Four Oshkosh Striker 4x4 ARFF Vehicles

Oshkosh Airport Products., LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announced The Commonwealth of The Bahamas took delivery of four Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 4x4 ARFF vehicles in late February 2022. fire apparatus support Adding to a full Oshkosh Airport Products fleet, the new fire apparatus support operations at four international airports. “We are grateful for our long-standing relationship with the Airport Authority of the Bahamas,” said Jack Bermingham, business uni...

Bosch Upgrades Fire Safety System At Hospital Centro Médico Campinas In Brazil With Fully Integrated Solution

Bosch has installed a comprehensive, connected and completely integrated fire alarm system, in order to provide optimized safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas, in Brazil. Designed by Bosch experts and implemented by Brazcamp Tecnologia installers, in Campinas, Brazil, the integrated fire alarm system secures the entire city hospital campus, around the clock. Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series All fire detection devices are connected via the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series fro...

Advanced Provides Their Intelligent Fire Panels To Enhance Fire Safety At The National Theatre In London

Intelligent fire panels from the manufacturer Advanced have been chosen to protect the National Theatre in London after an £89m redevelopment. Located on London’s Southbank, the National Theatre has played host to some of the most important productions in British Theater, by some of the world’s most famous actors and directors. World-Beating performance Opened in 1976 to provide the National Theatre company with its first permanent home, it is well known for its ‘Bruta...

Avon Fire And Rescue Service Responds To Bristol Science Museum Fire

A science museum located in Bristol city center, in Bristol, United Kingdom (UK) was evacuated, after its roof caught fire. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to We The Curious in Millennium Square, Bristol, at about 14:00 on Saturday 9 April. All visitors to the museum were evacuated safely from the building. joint investigation Around 35 firefighters in five fire engines responded to the call and extinguished the fire. A joint investigation between Avon F&RS and the police is bein...

Autronica Fire Safety Solutions To Protect Two Major Offshore Wind Farms

As increasing investments are being made in renewable energy worldwide, Autronica is also supplying wind turbine fire safety equipment for two major offshore wind projects – Ocean Wind off the coast of New Jersey in the United States and Dogger Bank A off the coast of England. Together these projects will provide enough electricity to power more than 6.5 million homes across two countries. The wind turbines and their associated infrastructure will be protected by Autronica fire alarm syst...

Bosch Security System Deployed By Fire Stations Of The Town Of Batavia Fire Department

The Town of Batavia, New York, Fire Department has installed a complete security system from Bosch to safeguard its two stations. The facilities are now secured by Bosch systems for video surveillance, access control, and fire detection. “We take security and safety very seriously,” said Tim Yaeger, Town of Batavia Fire Department’s Board of Director, adding “By securing our taxpayers’ investments in public safety assets and equipment, we’re protecting what p...

Eight Magirus CITY 2020 Fire-Fighting Vehicles Delivered For The Volunteer Fire Brigades Of The Italian Province Of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

On April 2, 2022, eight urban fire-fighting vehicles were officially handed over to local fire brigades in Omegna, in Italy, on a special day that was full of institutional appointments. On April 2, 2022 in Omegna in the Italian Province Verbano-Cusio-Ossala (VCO), in the presence of local authorities, the President of the Italian Firefighter Association (Vigili del Fuoco), the Provincial Commander of the volunteer fire brigades VCO, the Presidents of the Cariplo Foundation and the VCO Communit...

Hochiki Life Safety Devices Reduce False Alarms And Help Make The 75 Km Long Dubai Metro Transport Network Safe For Passengers

Hochiki life safety devices reduce false alarms and help make the 75km long Dubai Metro transport network safe for passengers. Famed for its luxury shopping and extraordinary architecture, the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is home to over 3.3 million people, and the world's longest driverless single metro line - the Dubai Metro. Detection system for Dubai Metro Designed to take up to 13,380 passengers an hour on its green line and 11,675 passengers an hour on its red line, at peak...

Pierce Manufacturing Receives An Order From Wichita Falls Fire Department For 11 Custom Fire Apparatus

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced an order from the Wichita Falls Fire Department in Texas for 11 custom fire apparatus built on the Pierce Enforcer™ chassis, including eight pumpers, one Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower, one Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder, and one Heavy-Duty Non-Walk-In Rescue. Purchased through Texas-based Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, the order is anticipated to be completed by April 2023...

Miller Knight Announces Providing Its Passive Fire Protection Package At The Fradley Dementia Center Development

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that their team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package, at the Fradley Dementia Center Development, in Lichfield, United Kingdom, for ENGIE. Passive Fire Protection package The Center of Excellence will provide a brand new scheme for Fradley comprising of a communal hub with café/foyer, kitchen, hairdressing salon and a meeting room. Care will be provided within six households, each with a communal kitchen, dining area, lounge and access t...

Zeroignition Enhances Fire Safety With Their SMARTPLY MAX FR B Panels For New Affordable Homes In Hove

Fire safety built into the DNA of new affordable homes development in Hove. There’s no doubting the very urgent need to build, and fast. A recent Lords report has revealed that in 2020/21 a mere 194,000 homes were built, which is way off the government's target of 300,000 homes per year. Amid this pressing situation, housebuilders across the country are swamped with projects, many of them working as quickly as possible as they race to get housing completed and new projects started. A resi...

Bandweaver Technology’s FireLaser LHD To Provide Superior Fire Protection At Amsterdams's Car Parking Facility

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets and surpasses these requirements. Cover...

Bandweaver's FireLaser Linear Heat Detection (LHD) To Provide Superior Fire Protection At Car Parking Facility In Amsterdam

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. safe and effective fire protection With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets an...

Miller Knight Secures Passive Fire Protection Package For Birmingham’s Lionel House Residential Development Project

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that their team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Lionel House Residential Development, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), for Winvic Construction Ltd. Lionel House Project Lionel House, located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, in Birmingham will comprise 259 high quality managed apartments – 156 one-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 13 three-bedroom. Other features of the residential project include landscaped roof terraces, gr...

Orlando Fire Department’s Engine Company 11 Secures Delivery Of The 2021 Sutphen Heavy-Duty Custom Monarch Pumper

The city of Orlando is known for its amusement parks and attractions. However, so many of the city’s residents and tourists don’t see the daily acts performed by the city’s brave firefighters from Orlando Fire Department. Beyond running the typical daily calls that many departments run, the fire department also operate in the parks on technical rescue calls and to assist the park’s response teams with emergency medical incidents. Although, those technical rescue incident...

BAFSA's Three Sprinkler Saves Three Very Different Sources Of Ignition

Recently, sprinklers have protected a school, a retirement housing block, and a 13 story residential building from fire. Yet again sprinklers are recorded as protecting the young, the elderly, and the vulnerable from fire thus providing society with the necessary resilience to the damaging forces of fire. Chip pan fire: Retirement Housing Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service were called to a chip pan fire in the first-floor kitchen of a residential block of 112 flats. A single conc...

ZIEGLER Delivers New Firefighting Vehicle To The Safety Region Fryslân

In February 2022, the subsidiary Ziegler Brandweertechniek B.V. delivered a new firefighting vehicle to the fire department Drachten in the Safety Region Fryslân (VRF). That is one of the first firefighting vehicles from a total of 29 vehicles for this region. It is built on a Volvo chassis, Type FE 320 4x2, and equipped with the latest innovations of the ZIEGLER Group. ALPAS of the latest generation The vehicle is equipped with the well-known superstructure system ALPAS of the latest g...

Advanced’s MxPro 5 Fire System Installed At London’s Ashburton Triangle Mixed-Use Development

A hat-trick of fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, is now installed at a sought-after, mixed-use development, the Ashburton Triangle, which is located just meters from the Emirates Stadium, home to the English premiership football club, Arsenal, in London, United Kingdom. Three 8-loop, one 4-loop and one 2-loop MxPro 5 fire panels, as well as a LifeLine paging system and a custom-built 16-way peripheral relay panel have all been installed, at the Ashburton Triangle in Isli...

Rosenbauer's Electric Fire Engine About To Be Delivered To The Los Angeles City Fire Department

Recently, Rosenbauer has built the first RTX for the North American firefighting market. The vehicle is destined for the Los Angeles City Fire Department and was developed jointly with the LAFD, with the "core DNA" being identical to the RT according to the European standard, while the technical design follows the regulations of the American NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) is equivalent to. The RTX contains the technological know-how of ten years of development work in the Rosenbaue...

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