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ASL is exhibiting at ISE 2019 and they would like everyone to be a part of it and join us. One can register for free using the invitation code 385120. Attendees will find a full complement of staff for the duration of the exhibition on stand no. 15-P245. ISE takes place at the Amsterdam RAI exhibition hall from 5th until the 8th of February 2019. Registrations for ISE 2019 have begun. 

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has come out with the joint best scores from 14 other fire and rescue services in the first round of new Government commissioned inspections. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has spent the last nine months analyzing data and documents and visiting the Service to assess it in three core areas - effectiveness, efficiency, and how well it looks after its people. Best possible service The Inspectorate...

Following an important update to NSW fire safety regulations for external wall cladding, ARA Building successfully removed and replaced non-compliant cladding for two residential buildings in Sydney’s CBD. From January to August 2018, the ARA Building carried out the complete re-cladding of two residential towers near King St Wharf in Sydney’s CBD. New fire safety regulations At the bid of the building’s insurer, ARA Building fired a sample of the original cladding and...

All of POK S.A.S monitors are compatible with POK EasyDrive and can be controlled via a wired system or wirelessly with a radio remote control. For potentially explosive environments, users should opt for the remote control solution, MINI ATEX that provides all the safety required and that can be used with confidence. POK control systems were all developed by combining the most stringent regulatory constraints and industrial knowledge, so as to guarantee a high level of safety and reliability....

The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of fire protection products and systems, has introduced a new “Sprinkler Selector” web application to assist customers in making smart product decisions for their fire sprinkler systems. This online tool, is optimized for viewing on a mobile device or computer. With the new Sprinkler Selector, users can filter Viking’s comprehensive line of fire sprinklers by a number of different criteria, including listings/approvals, occupancy hazard,...

Naval structures are by far the most complex structures to be protected. This complexity derives both from the presence of very different environments, and from the different load conditions and weather-marine variables to which the units are subject. In addition, the firefighting design of military ships is even more complicated. Military ships, unlike merchant ships or passenger ships, must ensure operation during all mission profiles including war setup. Firefighting systems for military sh...

More than 3,000 false fire alarms were maliciously triggered across England in 2017/18 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on our emergency services, and reducing the confidence the general public has in alarms. The latest Home Office figures reveal that; there were a total of 3,029 false alarms caused by a ‘malicious activation of fire call point/alarm’ in England for the period July 1 2017 to June 30, 2018, an increase of 160 on the previous...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has strongly advocated the approval of extinguishing spray cans to fight small fires in companies.  In a letter to Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, the trade association strongly criticized a decision by the Committee for Workplaces (ASTA) of the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which had declared the use of such extinguishing agents inadmissible. The vfdb calls on the minister to adapt the ASTA re...

Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Christmas this year, and ask that users read their 10 top tips for keeping them, their family, pets, and guests safe this festive season: Make sure users have a working smoke alarm which is correctly fitted and works. And NEVER take the batteries out to power presents! Ensure that everyone in the home knows what to do in a fire - in the event of fire users should get out, stay out and call 999. Kitch...

PAFSS for buses and coaches are the latest approved fire suppression systems. The systems have been specifically designed to protect engine compartments in accordance with UNECE R107. The Problem Historically the installation of bus and coach fire suppression has not been a widespread mandatory requirement. The inclusion of such systems has been at the discretion of individual local government transport bodies and vehicle operators. This has now changed with the introduction of The...

Everyone has seen the amount of damage a simple house fire can cause to a poorly-built tower block. Not only can the fire spread around the inside of a tower block, but if the conditions are right and poor materials are used, it can even spread across the exterior of the tower block and completely destroy the entire building.  Cooke & Bern summarise the safety measures one should be taking in a tower block to ensure that everyone living inside has peace of mind knowing that they’...

Fire safety is one of the most important components to consider either while constructing a new building or renovating an existing one. After all, the last thing one would want is for the entire place to go up in flames with absolutely no defense, which is why fire safety needs to be considered if one wants to protect not just the structure, but also the people inside of it.  Cooke and Bern explain the importance of fire safety and what it consists of. What is fire safety? Fire safety of...

Fire protection is something that everyone should all be thinking about and aware of. It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fire safety matters. A building’s fire safety can fall into a couple of different categories: passive fire protection and active fire protection. These are meant to work together in the event of a fire, so it’s worth finding out more about them, the differences, and how one can get them right in their home or building. Passi...

When it comes to security, not all intruder alarm systems are created equal. With so many features and benefits to compare between brands and products, it can be a daunting task trying to navigate through all this technical information to find equipment and systems most suitable for users’ particular needs. Intruder alarms are categorized into 4 different grades, based on their levels of performance (such as functionality, reliability, and durability). Anyone who is thinking of installing...

General awareness of HAZMAT makes it clear to them that they classify hazardous materials into 9 separate classes. Often, they may find that some of the most basic concepts in emergency response are those that they should revisit from time to time, to make sure they stay proficient. These classes are no exception. Here they shall go through the nine classes, and their subdivisions, as defined by the Emergency Response Guidebook. Extremely insensitive articles Class 1: Explosives - This first...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its first unmanned robotics guidance for first responders and others. NFPA 2400, Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations was developed by representatives from public safety departments with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. NFPA 2400 is an all-encompassing standard that applies to all public safety departments that...

The WAGNER Group and its local partner SITEM hosted an event at a hotel in Bangkok on November 27, 2018. The 45 visitors included engineers, consultants, construction companies, authorities, interested customers, and partners. The mobile OxyReduct® cabin was a great success. In this specially constructed, enclosed room, oxygen reduction can be experienced live.  active fire prevention Visitors to the "OxyBox" also receive a lighter so that they can observe when lighting it that a fir...

The ability of dust explosions to propagate is widely recognized but not fully understood, and this can lead to some myths or misconceptions. Fike touches on these myths, however, it does not provide complete technical information. do not propagate against process flow When a dust deflagration takes place in a vented vessel, the resulting reduced explosion pressure reaches and temporarily exceeds the static opening pressure of the explosion vent panel. Because the pressure differential from t...

Clarion UX Fire & Rescue Group, formerly PennWell Corporation, is introducing a new key buyer program at FDIC International (April 8-13, 2019). The key buyer program called ‘MATCH!’ connects decision making fire and rescue service personnel with exhibitors who provide products and services that address the immediate needs of their department and the communities they protect. Qualified attending participants for FDIC International’s MATCH! Programs will include authorized b...

The close cooperation between the Bundeswehr Cyber and Information Space Command (KdoCIR) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE is based on a new foundation. Major General Juergen Setzer, deputy inspector of the Cyber and Information Space Command, and Professor Dr. Peter Martini, director of the Fraunhofer FKIE, have now signed an agreement to collaborate even more closely in the field of cyber security. KdoCIR and the Fraunhofer FKIE Comm...

Since 1976, POK S.A.S has been designing firefighting equipment. In order to provide their customers and users with the best technical solutions, POK listens to them and the company’s product development department innovates daily to create products that will meet their demands. One of the problems encountered by the Fire Brigade is to fight fire while protecting the nozzle holder, simultaneously. Indeed, attacking products in ignition with a straight stream allows a quick extinguishing,...

The outbreak of a fire inside a tunnel can have disastrous consequences. The flames, if not controlled immediately, can cause the total or partial collapse of the structures supporting the tunnel, thereby causing evacuation difficulties and significant loss of life. In order to effectively respond to this problem, Tema Sistemi, in collaboration with the University of Salento, has developed an innovative solution that guarantees the protection of structures through the implementation of ‘S...

Tema Sistemi presented its fire-fighting technologies at the Metstrade in Amsterdam (13-15 November), one of the largest trade fair in the world of equipment, materials and systems for the nautical sector. The exhibition dedicated to the maritime industry has represented, since 1988, a platform for innovation, market development and networking. Tema Sistemi exhibited its products in the Superyatch Pavilion, a section dedicated to the yacht market. Here are some shots of the event: During the fa...

This year, the award was given to Chief Jake Rhodes of the Kingman Fire Department in Kingman Arizona. It was presented during the 2018 International Association of Fire Chiefs annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Chief Rhodes was selected as the award recipient after he successfully implemented a bold new medical and physical program that helps deliver on the promise of making sure that everyone across his organization is mentally and physically fit for the long haul. Health and Wellness Progr...

The GS960 Series are acoustic glass break detectors which give an alarm when glass is smashed at intrusion attempts through windows, doors and glazed walls. They use an advanced micro-controller technology which is programmed to take a lot of relevant acoustic factors into account. Using ‘Digital Room Compensation’ these detectors can distinguish between a true glass break and other irrelevant sounds. Having a covering distance up to nine meters and a coverage angle of 165° allo...

CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released updated data analysis showing 23,044 homes with a total reconstruction cost value (RCV) of approximately $8.6 billion are at high or extreme risk of wildfire damage within the perimeters of the Camp Fire in Northern California and the Woolsey Fire in Southern California. Due to the increased containment of these two wildfires, CoreLogic has revised the area of analysis from ZIP code regions to the...

The global market for Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Materials is estimated to reach US$ 30.2 billion by 2025. Growth in the market will be driven by the growing number of fire accidents, stringent fire safety regulations, and technological advances and product innovations. The growing number of fire accidents worldwide in recent years has led to the implementation of increasingly stringent regulations related to fire safety across the globe. In this background, demand for fire management produc...

Great success of Tema Sistemi at Sicurtech Village 2018, the itinerant event dedicated to the topics concerning the "culture of fire safety and the solutions and technical-regulatory aspects". The event held on November 14 in Venice, saw the participation of several speakers who dealt with the issues of passive protection and fire prevention measures for a correct management of fire safety between prevention, good practice in operation and maintenance. For Tema Sistemi, Eng. Nicola Denunzio, ex...

Following the launch of the eagerly awaited R6C rescue helmet (the replacement for the A7A) Yorkshire Ambulance Service were among the first trust to place their order for this new Pacific helmet which will set a new benchmark for ambulance workers, paramedics, nurses and doctors who respond to emergency medical incidents. Vimpex already supply Pacific Helmets to 15 of the 17 Trusts across the UK, but this was the largest single order ever received from one Trust. Since 2008, it has been realiz...

There are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year, making it by far the leading day for US home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). This sharp spike (a nearly 250 percent increase over the daily average) is a powerful reminder to use caution when cooking on Thanksgiving feast. “Thanksgiving is a festive but hectic holiday, where people are often preparing several dishes at once. They&r...