Industrial Fire Safety - News
Waste shredders face some of the most challenging working environments in industry. Run to provide the lowest possible cost per ton, they usually work long hours with little human interaction. In addition, the materials they process are often very flammable. The result is a very high fire risk that needs to be managed correctly; otherwise, the consequences can be catastrophic and go far beyond damage to the machine. Whether it is a mobile or stationary shredder, an automatic fire suppression sy...
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) announced that it will be hosting two realistic and interactive road traffic collision (RTC) rescue challenges at this year’s Emergency Services Show. Extrication Challenge Taking place at the NEC, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, United Kingdom from 18 to 19 September, 2019, the Extrication and First Aid & Trauma Challenges will provide an arena for some of the UK’s best rescue personnel to come together and develop their proficiency lev...
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been graded as ‘Good’ in a report published on 20th June by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This is the first report completed by HMICFRS into WMFS since the inspection program recommenced in 2018 after a break of several years, during which time WMFS has seen significant government funding reductions. Safety and rescue report The inspectorate has commented that they are ‘very pl...
A rising star in the world of engineering, a highly successful international sporting event and an innovative mission-critical radio system. Motorola Solutions’ three awards at this week’s 2019 International Critical Communications Awards (ICCA) at Critical Communications World 2019 symbolize the company’s diverse capabilities and investments as a mission-critical communications leader. Motorola’ ICCA 2019 successes: TCCA Young Engineer Of The Year Angelene Koid fr...
Motorola Solutions will demonstrate how its advanced, mission-critical solutions enable public safety and enterprise organizations to overcome their most complex challenges at Critical Communications World 2019 (June 18-20, MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, booth G30). At CCW 2019, Motorola Solutions will showcase a comprehensive set of innovations spanning mission-critical communications, command center software, video security solutions and managed and support services. Mission-critical communi...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced Roger Allard, Robert G. Bill, Gunnar Heskestad, and Hsiang-Cheng Kung as the winners of 2019 Phillip J. DiNenno Prize. The award and $50,000 in prize money were presented at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in San Antonio. The prestigious DiNenno Prize recognizes groundbreaking innovations that have had a significant impact in the building, fire and electrical safety fields. The prize is named for the late Philip J. DiNenno, the greatl...
At the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Conference & Expo in San Antonio on Sunday, the association presented a series of awards that recognize outstanding achievements in fire and life safety. Harry C. Bigglestone Award The Harry C. Bigglestone Award is given annually to a paper appearing in Fire Technology that best represents excellence in the communication of fire protection concepts. This award honors the memory of Harry C. Bigglestone, who served as a trustee of th...
Streamlight, Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices for the law enforcement market, has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 20th year in a row. The company’s support helps to underwrite ongoing programs and activities for survivors of fallen officers. Streamlight’s contribution for 2019 totaled $121,000, including $8,700 in proceeds from recent sales of its Blue Nano Light and Blue Siege A...
Navistar, globally renowned maker of commercial trucks and buses, has decided to make capital investments of approximately US$ 125 million in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the state of Alabama, the company has announced. The investment will bring 145 additional jobs to the company's Huntsville facility. Big-bore powertrains The company, Navistar Inc. which is also a global manufacturer of international brand diesel engines at its plant in Huntsville, plans to make the new invest...
Patol will be returning to the Firex International exhibition to demonstrate its extensive capabilities in industrial fire protection. The focus on stand FX650 will be one of the more recent additions to Patol’s product range - the Fire Thermal Infrared (FireTIR) detection system. The system features fixed infrared cameras connected to a user-friendly software interface through which the surface temperatures of the area being protected are monitored in real time. Camera Lens Cleaning Hi...
The International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA), a 501(c)6 non-profit trade group body, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, is seeking a full-time Managing Director to lead the organization forward. IFSA search committee The IFSA has set up a search committee, which has been charged with the responsibility of recommending final candidates to the organization’s Board of Governors. The ideal candidate for the profile of full-time Managing Director will enjoy many perks, such...
ISSEE takes every aspect of security seriously and, with so much of operations and business now taking place online, cyber-crime is an ever-growing concern for companies across the globe. The recent addition of the Cyber Essentials certification is the latest measure that ISSEE has taken to protect the data security of its clients and employees. Cyber Essentials certification The Cyber Essentials certification, run by the National Cyber Security Centre, is an initiative produced with collabor...
Globally renowned defense, aerospace and security company, BAE Systems announced unveiling its 360 Multi-function Vehicle Protection (MVP) Sensor as part of the company’s integrated vehicle protection system (VPS) suite. The 360 MVP Sensor provides enhanced visibility even in dark and dull light settings, situational awareness, threat warning, and effective counter measures deployment to protect armored vehicles and crews. 360 Multi-function VPS The company, BAE Systems say that their 36...
Euralarm co-signed a letter of 27 organizations active in the field of fire security to Commissioner Moedas. Following the recommendations from the International Association for Fire Safety Science, the organizations call for more resources dedicated to EU fire safety research in Horizon Europe. Stakeholders from civil society, industry, fire testing laboratories, firefighters, academia and others unite on a clear and ambitious vision for the future of EU fire safety research. Such a united vis...
FDIC International 2019 was one of the most exciting shows in recent years, thanks to the debut of the HURST Jaws of Life’s eDRAULIC watertight extrication tool (EWXT) line, the industry’s first battery-powered watertight rescue tool. HURST Jaws of Life had a great time demonstrating the S 788EWXT and SP 555EWXT, with the tools submerged in 75-gallon water tanks, at the company’s booth at FDIC International 2019 exhibition. Fast-forward just a few weeks and the tools were stil...
Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) was formed in late 2018 with the aim to reduce market fragmentation and friction across the physical and cloud-based security markets. Founding members of the Open Security & Safety Alliance include Bosch Building Technologies, Hanwha Techwin, Milestone Systems, Pelco, and VIVOTEK Inc. These technology solutions and security companies recognize the need to align, collaborate and gather others, in order to progress and truly capitalize on the potent...
A health and safety committee can play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal working conditions on the job. The committee acts as a platform for the workers and management teams to work together in identifying and evaluating potential hazards at the workplace and coming up with solutions by working together. It is equally important to have members of this committee from every department or facility to ensure multiple points of view, recognize safety concerns in every facility, and have a ripple ef...
3M announced it has received a binding offer from Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to purchase 3M’s gas and flame detection business for $230 million, subject to closing and other adjustments. Teledyne is a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. The gas and flame detection business is part of 3M’s Personal Safety Division. The business is a provider of fixed and portable gas and...
Sealing plugs by Beele Engineering have been used for years to make pipe transits fire resistant, smoke proof and gas tight. The extended XL version means installation of the plug on one side is all that is required to achieve the desired fire resistance. Beele Engineering recently acquired the MED certificate for its SLIPSIL XL-120 plugs, which means they are CE certified in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU. MED-Certified sealing plugs The Marine Equipment Directive (...
Low-expansion foam generators operate with a pre–mix feed. The foam nozzle converts the supply pressure into speed with the air suction function, which vigorously agitates to produce the foam sprayed from a distance. Low-expansion foam generators The foam nozzles are available in two versions, a self-suction version of the emulsifier, which involves transporting the emulsifier can with the nozzle, and the non-self-suction version where the premixing is carried out using a proportioner ge...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a global presence in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced that Nish Vartanian, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Stifel 2019 Cross Sector Insight Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET. A real-time audio and slid...
Following the recent acquisition of Norwegian lifeboat builder, Norsafe by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, the two companies are joining forces at Nor-Shipping 2019 to showcase their complete safety solution. For decades, the name “Norsafe” has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative lifeboat design and craftsmanship. Acknowledging this legacy as well as looking forward to a new and exciting future as part of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, all of Norsafe’s boat and da...
As a 24/7 service provider of fire protection and life safety systems, International Fire Protection genuinely cares about the life safety of the people in the local communities. They take corporate social responsibility seriously by actively partnering with municipal fire departments to host fire safety demonstrations. Working With Local Fire Departments International Fire Protection has a location in Ridgeland, Mississippi that provides fire protection services to customers in the surroundi...
Fire engines and other emergency vehicles can also meet the requirements of the Euro VI emissions standard. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), existing exemptions that still allow EU standard V for such vehicles will no longer be necessary in the future. Extensive experience from the fire departments in Berlin, Hamburg and Hanover has shown that there are no significant performance restrictions in driving and operational operations, said...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Finley Fire Equipment, the exclusive Pierce dealer for Ohio, Kentucky, and part of West Virginia, has secured a location for development of the company’s largest service center in Ohio. The Western Ohio Service Center is located off of I-75 at 11600 County Road 99 in Findlay, Ohio, with a planned opening in August 2019. In addition to preventive maintenance and major repair work for apparatus, including...
Over three days in May, Citizen Machinery based in Brierley Hill, Birmingham hosted their first ever open event at their new Midlands premises. Many CNC operators and subcontractors were invited from all around the UK resulting in a record number of more than 300 attendees. With Citizen launching four new products at the event, Firetrace were pleased to have their own presence with Firetrace Indirect CO2 Fire Suppression Systems installed onto various sliding and fixed head CNC machines. Being...
Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, is to launch the Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel at this year’s Firex, with new functionality, improved displays and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a fire incident. Building on hundreds of thousands Sigma XT sales in nearly 70 countries, the Sigma ZXT provides controls and indications for a single-area extinguishing release system, enabling targeted extinguishing that limits damage and re...
With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products for your fire safety strategy. That’s what Fire Solutions, organized by Halma, seeks to remedy. This brand-new approach to exhibiting sees six suppliers of innovative fire safety technology from the same commercial family hosted at a single stand – the largest in the event’s 46-...
To help meet the requirements of the updated BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Marshall-Tufflex has extended its range of Firefly fire clips. In the event of a fire the clips are designed to prevent cables falling and creating a hazard – providing a safer evacuation and allowing easy access for fire service crews. Firefly fireclips The Firefly range now includes clips suitable for use on Marshall-Tufflex Maxi, Mono, Twin165, Twin Plus, Sterling Profile, Sterling Curve and Odyssey trunking...
Happy National EMS Week. It is a time that GEFD likes to thank members for all that they do. In honor of the providers, here are a few suggestions for how members can get involved this week: Volunteer: GEFD is always accepting applications to join the team. There are opportunities to volunteer as an EMT, firefighter/EMT, or administrative member. GEFD will definitely find a spot in the EMS and fire family. Donate: GEFD is always very grateful for donations to help maintain the fire st...
