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The joy of seeing each other again to network and exchange knowledge could be felt everywhere at the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2022. More than 4,000 visitors from Germany and abroad - a new record - came to the Koelnmesse and visited the large trade fair with its attractions as well as the top-class expert conferences in the adjoining halls. Technical fire prevention The large trade fair for structural, organizational, and technical fire prevention and protection was a hive of activity on both d...
This year, Euralarm started a new initiative focusing on diversity and attracting new talent. The importance of the initiative is underlined by the rapid engineer retention and the lack of competent and qualified engineers. This article details the Euralarm initiative and reviews several activities undertaken by Euralarm and its members. The fire and security industries are industries with a long and rich history. The origins of the fire industry could be traced back to Nero, the Roman Emperor...
The Home Office has published new Guidance for anyone with responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. The information published highlights “This guidance is for people who have responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (“the Regulations”). You will have such responsibilities if, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Fire Safety Order”), you are a “Responsible Person” (or a p...
International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...
Bioex and Leader are exhibiting at the HEAT & FIRE Expo 2022, part of the NATURAL DISASTERS EXPO. Meet their team and learn more about their range of fluorine-free foams effective on Class A fires (wildland fires, forest fires, urban fires, structural fires), as well as class B fires (hydrocarbon and polar solvents fires) at the event. Event details include: Date: 7-8 December 2022 Location: Singapore expo Booth: 631 HEAT & FIRE Expo is igniting actions to control wildfires and...
Detector Testers’s 2023 exhibition calendar kicks off early with the return of Intersec, the international exhibition for fire, security and emergency services. The 24th edition of the Intersec exhibition runs from 17th January to 19th January, 2023 and is set to re-unite the industry through conversation and product demonstrations that are focused on the latest technologies designed to overcome the challenges faced by fire and security professionals. Intersec 2023 The company will be...
Emergency Service organizations need to harness new ICT services and embrace technology to deliver smarter and safer services to the community. Firefighters and control room staff continue to play immensely important roles in keeping people safe. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) provides protection, prevention, and response services for more than 800,000 people. It needed a strategic partner that could modernize and manage its ICT infrastructure to enable its transformation. Headquar...
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is delighted to initiate the NFCC Middle Leadership Programme project for the benefit of UK fire and rescue services. Led by Project Executive ACFO - Matt Cook, in conjunction with the project team under NFCC’s Leadership Programme, the project aims to provide a standardized approach to developing middle managers, both operational and support, for the fire sector. NFCC Middle Leadership Programme project The project will incorporate blended and so...
Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions provider, has announced that Melanie Hudson has been named as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective from Dec. 1, 2022. She will join the Lexmark Executive Team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Allen Waugerman. In this leadership role, Melanie Hudson will be responsible for Lexmark’s global commercial organization, ensuring Lexmark is best positioned to meet the needs of customers...
Residents are urged to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they look to keep warm and reduce energy use this winter. As temperatures drop heading into the coldest part of the year, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is highlighting the potential risks of finding alternative, unsafe ways of heating and lighting their homes as the cost of living continues to increase. Stay Fire Safe campaign The Service is supporting Na...
For decades, aqueous film-forming foam compounds (AFFF) based on fluorosurfactants were used in firefighting. These ensure unsurpassed extinguishing results, especially in the case of liquid fires. However, they have recently come under criticism because of their effect on organisms. Although fluorine-containing additives may currently still be sold and used in many countries, the mandatory disposal of contaminated fire-fighting water or residues in the soil makes them increasingly unattractive...
A super-hospital in Glasgow is set to begin a multi-million-pound remediation project to remove cladding from the exterior of the building. The work, which will start on 27 November 2022, is expected to continue until 2027. With a total cost of £33 million, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital project will involve the removal of panels from the atrium alongside other remedial work. cost of remedial work According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), the Scottish government is...
An independent culture review has revealed a plethora of failings regarding the internal culture and well-being of staff at the London Fire Brigade (LFB), labeling it as “institutionally misogynist and racist”. The commissioned review published on 25 November 2022 was carried out by the former Chief Crown Prosecutor for north-west England, Nazir Afzal OBE. independent investigation findings The report forms the outcome of an independent investigation that was requested by Lo...
Fike’s DuraQuench pumped water mist system brings the benefits of water mist fire suppression within reach of most budgets and over the widest possible range of applications. The heart of the DuraQuench system is a skid-mounted pump, electric motor, and pump controller that can be directly connected to a building’s water supply or to a tank or reservoir. 75% water savings When connected to a building’s water supply, DuraQuench can provide an unlimited discharg...
A super-hospital in Glasgow is set to begin a multi-million-pound remediation project to remove cladding from the exterior of the building. The work, which will start on 27 November 2022, is expected to continue until 2027. With a total cost of £33 million, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital project will involve the removal of panels from the atrium alongside other remedial work. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), the Scottish govern...
Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 26 November 2022 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme Mid-North - Extreme Yorke Peninsula - Extreme Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends implementing Bushfire Survival Plan. Fire Danger Rating If users don...
Steel fireproofing is an essential element in order to protect against the potential risk of fire. It is a method of safeguarding a building and its occupants, and can be achieved in a variety of ways, such as the use of fire-resistant materials, fire-rated systems, and fire suppression systems. Fireproofing is critical for the safety of people, assets, and the environment. The structures people occupy have seen considerable development in the last 50 years, and fire protection is a significant...
At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon, CFS crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Katarapko Crescent near Winkie in the Riverland. Upon arrival, CFS crews found a house fully engulfed in flames. Three CFS trucks and a CFS Bulk Water Carrier were supported by three MFS trucks and an MFS Bulk Water Carrier from Renmark and Berri. Crews were unable to save the house, however, they worked to stop the fire from spreading to a nearby shed and into the surrounding scrub. SA Police were o...
Fire and rescue services have been responding to calls of ‘large-scale’ fires at industrial estates across the UK this past week, demonstrating their vital role in keeping residents safe. large-scale fire On the evening of 18 November 2022, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) sent crews to tackle a fire that broke out at a disused warehouse in the town of Ryton, in Gateshead. Described as a ‘large-scale’ fire, eight fire appliances and 40 firefighters at...
Streamlight, Inc. recently announced several new work lights, each with unique features that may benefit firefighting applications. They include: The Dualie® 3AA Color Rite® is an intrinsically safe work light that provides the option of bright, white light to illuminate large areas or a high CRI light with Streamlight’s Color-Rite Technology® for true color recognition, which is ideal for differentiating colors in the dark. The Syclone® Jr. is Streamlight’s small...
WAGNER Rail GmbH, a subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH, which specializes in fire protection solutions for rail vehicles worldwide, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, highly ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The effective extinguishing of fires in these train areas, even while the train is moving at high speed and without having to slow down or interrupt the journey, is unique worldwide to date. The innovative extinguishing process was developed on...
At a recent Council meeting of its members, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) elected Paul Bussey and Philip Baker as the new Chair and Deputy Chair of the CIC Health & Safety Committee. The CIC Health and Safety Committee provides a forum for health and safety representatives of CIC member institutions and to meet, shape policy, discuss initiatives and develop responses on behalf of CIC and built environment professionals. Prior roles of Bussey Paul Bussey, who was previousl...
Installers or specifiers seeking a fire-rated foam for sealing linear joints that meets the practical challenges, as well as all current European regulatory requirements, can rely on the performance of Nullifire FF197 Gun Grade Fire Rated PU Foam, one of the ranges of high-performance Nullifire products, manufactured by Tremco CPG. As a modified single component, polyurethane foam, Nullifire FF197 has been developed to speed the installation of fire doors in situations from shops and schoo...
Globally renowned life safety solutions and systems manufacturer - Hochiki Europe has opened its all-new training facility, as well as launched brand new online courses to allow customers far and wide to up-skill for life. The new state-of-the-art classroom is located at Hochiki Europe’s head office in Gillingham, United Kingdom (UK) and is a key asset in the organization’s vision to provide world-class training in the life safety industry. New training center The new training cen...
A recent fire incident in Greenock where a child nearly died has seen Scottish emergency service officials highlight the danger of combustible waste being left in tenement closes. Murdo Henderson, Inverclyde group commander for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has raised concerns over dangerous and flammable items being left in these areas, saying "It is an ongoing issue that we have a great concern about." Hospital for smoke inhalation With no specific legislation that they are ab...
Andrew Bryson has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering and Research at FM Global. He also has global responsibility for FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of property loss prevention products and services. Previously, he served as FM Global’s London operations manager. Work experience and qualification Andrew Bryson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading, UK, began his...
At approximately 2:30 pm, CFS was alerted to reports of a truck fire on the Eyre Highway, Kimba, in the Australian state's North West. Upon arrival, CFS crews found the cabin of the truck fully alight. The truck, transporting a hydraulic drill was destroyed, with the damage bill estimated to be around $100,000. No one was injured and the cause is yet to be determined.
A fire that broke out at an industrial estate near Rotherham is still issuing toxic smoke from burning waste eight weeks later. The warehouse at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, which stores a mixture of domestic and industrial waste, caught fire in the early hours of 21 September 2022. However, it appears that fire crews are still struggling to completely extinguish hotspots within the waste piles, mainly due to the amount of waste that has been stored there. fire suppression When...
Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...
Nittan Europe General Manager for EMEA Sales - Mr. Robin Edmunds was pleased to present a Nittan Elite Partner wall plaque to Sovereign Fire & Security Operations Director - Mr. Richard Nutt at their offices in recognition of their commitment and loyalty to the Nittan brand. Meeting end user needs With ongoing product training and continuing promotion of their products, Sovereign Fire & Security offer the very highest levels of customer service, which fall neatly in line with the ethos...
