Fire News for October 2011

Haix professional firefighting boots in production
As part of the Haix international press conference earlier this month, TheBigRedGuide.com's Publisher, Tony Saville, and Editor, Bernadette Cumento were given a chance to...
Firefighting boots manufacturer Haix holds international press conference in Bavaria
View of St. Peter's Cathedral from the famous Stone Bridge in Regensburg, where the Haix press conference events began Earlier this month, Haix, the...
Streamlight now present on social media platforms
Streamlight is now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, recently announced that it...
Chubb donates historic door to the Museum of London
  Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of London An 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate...
Chubb outlines domestic fire prevention measures
Chubb's guide promotes fire alarms and fire extinguishers as fire prevention and preparation tools With almost 13,500 people killed or injured...
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces the launch of its Coretech® barrier membrane technology platform
Coretech® is popularly know for UniGuard, used in the ONESuit® line of hazmat suits Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced the launch of its...
Oshkosh showcases Pierce rescue vehicle at IACP Conference and Expo
Oshkosh Corporation provides a comprehensive lineup of custom law enforcement vehicles Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) is featuring vehicles from three of its...
Fire Protection Research Foundation and NFPA to co-host Electrical Safety Standards Symposium in Atlanta
In the event will be discussed safety aspects of alternative energy technologies The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its affiliate The Fire...
NFPA issues reminder to observe fire safety precautions to ensure a safe Halloween
NFPA offers fire safety tips such as using battery operated candle instead of real ones It’s time again for the creepy decorations, falling leaves,...
NFPA to host free webinar on Firewise principles and wildfire safety
This online presentation will feature an overview of the Firewise program The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities...
Aico Ltd. appoints Andy Marshall as the new Business Development Manager
Andy Marshall new Business Development Manager for Aico Limited brings a vast amount of experience with himself Andy Marshall has worked with commercial fire...
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services gears up with social networking
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service has a dedicated page on Twitter and Facebook to have a wider reach Use of social networking websites by Fire and...
Chubb Fire & Security achieves 84% reduction in emission of volatile organic compounds
Chubb's national distribution centre has furthered its environmental credentials with ISO 14001 Chubb Fire & Security announced that its manufacturing...
FoxFury Lighting Solutions launches Rook SM3 and Rook MD3 LED flashlights
The Rook SM3 and MD3 are compact with a black exterior, strike bezel and UV transmitting quartz lens FoxFury Lighting Solutions, designer and manufacturer of...
Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association elects Nigel Walton as new Chairman
Nigel Walton elected as a Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group, steps into the...
Chubb Fire and Security to develop and install fire alarm system for Little Barford Power Station
The new technology from Chubb includes a network of fire control panels and multi-spectrum detectors Chubb Fire and Security is to design and install a new...
Electronic security and fire products maker Elmdene appoints new Sales and Marketing Director
A key task for Justin will be to enhance Elmdene's innovative security product portfoliio Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer,...
Nittan installs new photoelectric smoke sensor into a medical centre in Bridgwater
The EV-PS optical smoke sensor comes with the sounder fully integrated within the sensor itself Nittan, a leading UK manufacturer of conventional and...
18 new recruits clear as firefighters with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
The firefighters have joined a total of 12 county fire stations A total of 18 new recruits working in a wide array of jobs ranging from a care worker to a...
Haix launches new logo, new strategy and new target groups
Haix has expanded its product line with the PROTECTOR ALPIN, the AIRPOWER® R90 and the FIRE HERO® Vario HAIX is restructuring its whole presence....