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Pierce builds custom fire & emergency vehicles to fulfill the situational awareness needs of departments Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a matching pair of custom Pierce® Arrow XT™ pumpers to the Milwaukee Fire Department in Wisconsin, making the firefighting fleet of the state’s largest fire department all-Pierce. The city of Madison Fire Department (second largest in the state) has been a 100% Pierce fleet for seve...

RadioLINK allows Aico smoke to eliminate the need for interconnecting cabling; it saves times and disruption Southwark Council is installing Aico’s RadioLINK smoke alarms as part of the Council’s commitment to its fire risk assessment programme and associated fire safety works for its social housing stock in the borough. Southwark Council, London’s largest social landlord with more than 50,000 properties and over 300 high-rise blocks, is currently runnin...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority ensure that they have conducted their Fire Risk Assessment North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are again reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provision and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation, following the prosecution of a business man operating in York.  Mr Lawrence Stephenson has pleaded guilty to 2 breaches of articles contained in the Fire Safety Order...

Fike’s new multipoint ASD detector incorporates a new advanced optical chamber for enhanced smoke detection Fike Safety Technology has introduced a new detector for its popular TWINFLEX®pro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm system. The Multipoint ASD detector has all of the features and benefits of the existing detector, including 7 modes of detection and optional built-in sounder, as well as a raft of additional features. The new detector includes an optional integral s...

Fike Safety Technology will showcase its TWINFLEXpro 2-wire fire detection system at the regional show UK manufacturer, Fike Safety Technology (FST), is exhibiting at each of the Elex 2014 regional shows with one of its local approved distributors, to showcase its intelligent fire detection solutions. Visitors will be able to see at first hand innovative systems such as TWINFLEXpro, a 2-wire system popular with electrical contractors, electricians, facilities managers and in...

Prysmian FP PLUS is installed in the safety systems including emergency lighting and smoke exhaust ventilation systems Fire protection within the dramatic Sky Garden topping the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, is assured by 2000 metres of Prysmian FP PLUS fire resistant cable. The Sky Garden is a three-storey high leisure and exhibition space. Its façade is created from a 980 tonne complex steel frame with integrated photovoltaic cells. Prysmian...

Fike’s TWINFLEX pro system was recommended and installed as it provided cost-effective fire detection Fike Safety Technology’s TWINFLEX®pro smart 2-wire fire detection system has been installed in a fabulous conversion of an old Victorian Pumping Station that was recently featured on Channel 4’s popular ‘Restoration Man’ TV series. Hosted by Architect George Clark, each episode follows one restoration project from start to finish, focusing on...

The Repeater Panel is a small remote display unit that can be connected to a 4 or 8 zone version 2 TWINFLEXpro panel Fike Safety Technology (FST) has launched a Repeater Panel as part of its TWINFLEXpro Smart 2-Wire Fire Detection System. The Repeater Panel is a small remote display unit that can be connected to a 4 or 8 zone version 2 TWINFLEXpro panel via an RS485 data link, with a maximum of 8 Repeater Panels connected to a single control panel. The unit does not itse...

Software enables building engineers to perform realistic desk top simulations Scientists at the Fire Safety Engineering Group of the University of Greenwich have released the next generation of the world’s most advanced evacuation and crowd simulation software, buildingEXODUS. Version 6.0 incorporates capabilities to simulate human behavior associated with the use of lifts/elevators for both evacuation and circulation. This new capability is based on data collected fro...

The TWINFLEXpro system incorporates multipoint combined smoke and heat detector with a built-in sounder Fike Safety Technology (FST), the leading manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has donated its popular TWINFLEXpro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems to DCET Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of accredited training courses for the UK fire industry. DCET Training is a specialist training provider that was formed in 1995 by the electrical c...

Dornan Engineering has appointed Choice as the security and fire contractor for this prestigious Sloane Street development in West London. Mace Ltd is the main contractor, appointed following a competitive tender by the client, the Cadogan Estate. Works commenced on the site in February 2013 and the speculative scheme is expected to be completed in early 2015. Choice is delighted to have been awarded the combined security and fire packages by Dornan in connection with this new development of mi...

RadioLINK is part of Aico's 'Expert' series of literature which gives in depth information about various topics As a leading supplier of domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms, it is not surprising that Aico was the first fire detection company to launch a range of alarms that can be linked together using Radio Frequency (RF signals), eradicating the need for hard wiring. Using their long term proven expertise in developing and manufacturing wireless alarm tec...

Prysmian's FP200 Gold and FP PLUS cables have been installed in a 5 storey office block and a 7storey hotel Prysmian’s FP200 Gold “standard” and FP PLUS“enhanced” cables have been installed in a five storey office block and a seven storey hotel as part of a multi-million pound redevelopment of Ancoats in Manchester. Ashley Holt, Project Director for Amsec, specified the use of Prysmian FP Cables in the hotel development. He says: “We were g...

Pierce Manufacturing received an order from Columbia fire division for three aerial tiller vehicles Each Pierce Aerial Tiller vehicle will feature a 105-foot Heavy Duty aerial ladder with a radio- controlled monitor, and a5th wheel tractor with TAK-4 independent suspension. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company,has received an order for three Pierce Aerial Tiller vehicles from the City of Columbus Division of Fire located in Columbus, Ohio. Built on Arrow XT c...

The first group of Oshkosh Fire & Emergency vehicles sold in China was delivered in June 2010 China’s continued urbanization and economic growth translate into an increasing need for fire protection at airports and municipal/industrial areas throughout the country. The Fire & Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced that it has sold over 100 Pierce fire trucks and Oshkosh airport vehicles in China during the fiscal year that ended on Septe...

Fire and Rescue Middle East provides a  business and networking platform for anyone involved in fire protection A three-day comprehensive conference is set to highlight the importance of firefighting and emergency response in the Middle East region.Clarion Events Middle East today announced that a number of high-profile speakers will be joining forces to launch the first dedicated market platform for Fire, Rescue and Emergency Response professionals.The platform will...

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue told news providers about the smoke alarm which was without batteries Two residents in the first-floor property where the fire started were treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation. A fire in an Oxfordshire block of flats was discovered by sheer "good fortune" after it was revealed that batteries had been removed from the fire alarm. The fire at the building in Didcot, Oxford, was reported on Monday (December 13th) morning, reports BBC News. Tw...

Proper use of elevators by firefighters and occupants is a must for proper and timely rescue of people Buildings are becoming taller and the floor areas are becoming larger, driving the number of occupants that may need to evacuate during an emergency to easily be several thousand. Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, researchers, first responders, code organizations and the elevator industry have been working together to establish the best methods to integrate elevator...

Chubb's Sunbury headquarters will provide the training venue to upgrade firefighters' skills in practical situations Station Manager at Sunbury and Spelthorne, Andy Pompei, believes that training is vital. Four fire stations within the north area of Surrey will use Chubb Fires Sunbury headquarters for a series of high-rise training exercises. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb offered the vacant floors of the 12-sto...

FEMA officials have heralded a new era to bridge experience and fire service One of the biggest things people wanted was better opportunities for training and how to expand their role within FEMA. For close to a year now, FEMA has firmly had its finger on the pulse of the fire service. In what is believed to be a first for the agency, four senate-appointed positions are held by former first responders. "It's been rare that in the FEMA leadership you have people (with experie...

Fire safety inspectors often visit places to check whether fire safety order 2005 is properly adhered or not  Risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be kept under review by the responsible person adhering to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A landlord has been ordered to pay over £16,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Jagjit Si...

A new study shows residential fires cause much damage to life and property  A landmark study issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that the size of firefighting crews has a substantial effect on the fire service's ability to protect lives and property in residential fires. Performed by a broad coalition in the scientific, firefighting and public-safety communities, the study found that four-person firefigh...

Fire Safety Regulatory Reform has created major positive changes in fire safety The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in October 2006 and replaced over 70 separate pieces of fire safety legislation. London Fire Brigade is warning London's business and premises owners that by not paying attention to fire safety laws, they are not only putting lives at risk but could also face heavy fines. The Brigade has revealed that last year in London the co...

The seminar will provide advice and guidance on topics such as compliance and fire risk assessment Firex South has developed a targeted seminar programme, which will provide you with valuable advice and guidance on many areas across the fire industry. As building managers become more cost conscious than ever, how can the fire industry find the balance between value for money and peace of mind? Find out the answers by attending the seminar on ensuring com...

Kent fire crews will be practising their response to a fire in a high rise building this week Kent fire crews practise their response to a fire in a high rise building. Arlington House in All Saints Avenue, Margate is the venue of the full-scale live emergency exercise on Tuesday January 26. Staff from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS), Thanet District Council, Freshwater (the apartment block owners), the Highways Agency, Kent Police, the Red Cross an...

The Hero Pipe, a new high-rise emergency offensive pipe, will debut at FDIC 2009 The Hero Pipe is set to debut at FDIC 2009 The Hero Pipe, a new highrise emergency offensive pipe, will be exhibited for the first time at FDIC 2009. The Hero Pipe's compact transport allows for small team and quick set-up in elevators and floors below, and easy transport up and down stairs. With as little as a two-person team, the Hero Pipe can be set up for action in less than two minutes. O...