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Fike’s new Remote Power Supply extends the capacity of Fike’s fire alarm systems

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Fike's Remote Power Supply compliments its existing line of fire alarm and detection solutions

Fike announces the addition of a new Remote Power Supply (RPS) to compliment its existing line of fire alarm and detection and control solutions.

“This new 10 amp power supply is used to extend the signaling capacity of Fike’s fire alarm and suppression control systems, including the intelligent CyberCat Fire Alarm Panel, and the Cheetah Xi Fire Suppression Control...

Chubb’s eConnect supervised premises transceivers receive LPS 1277 approval

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The requirements of LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 are based on the EN 50136, EN 50131 and EN 54 series of European standards

Chubb has achieved LPCB approval to LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 for its eConnect range of supervised premises transceivers.

The LPS 1277 approval scheme brings together the various alarm transmission system (ATS) requirements relevant to the UK fire and intruder alarm market, and addresses the requirements of the...

Chubb will install CCTV and intruder alarm systems for shoe manufacturer, Hotter Comfort Concept

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Chubb will handle the service of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide

Chubb Fire & Security UK has been named the preferred supplier for the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) and intruder alarm systems for shoe manufacturer and retailer Hotter Comfort Concept. The company will also handle the service and maintenance of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide. Chubb, a leading provider of...

WAGNER UK’s handy guide to Aspirating Smoke Detection now available for free

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

WAGNER UK's invaluable guide is for consultants, fire system designers and installers

WAGNER UK has produced a handy guide to Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD), which is available free of charge, directly from the company. An invaluable guide for consultants, fire system designers and installers, the 20-page A5 booklet covers areas such as an introduction to ASD technology, European standards, designing and installing ASD systems, applications and an overview of ASD...

London Fire Brigade reveals its firefighting plans during the Olympic Games

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic Park

The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that the deadline for firefighters to sign contracts to work extra hours during the Olympics has passed and it has sufficient volunteers to fulfill all its requirements for providing fire cover on the Olympic Park during this summer’s Olympic Games.

The London Fire Brigade will have five rapid response vehicles on the Olympic...

Personal protection equipment (PPE) designs for marine firefighting

Pauline Norstrom norstrom@sourcesecurity.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The latest personal protection equipment (PPE) are being designed to meet new regulatory standards

Marine firefighting encompasses activities to extinguish any type of fire in a marine environment. For many years, this meant dealing with fires on seagoing vessels, or more specifically, shipping. In this article, Richard Cranham, International Sales Manager at Bristol Uniforms, sheds light on the various fire hazards...

Aico smoke and heat alarms installed at Enfield Homes’ select properties

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Aico's RadioLINK system allows smoke and heat alarms to be wirelessly interconnected

Enfield Homes has made the decision to upgrade selected properties with Aico smoke and heat alarms wirelessly interconnected using Aico's RadioLINK Professional system.

Although the Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) has been using Aico alarms for...

Cosalt’s Workwear Division relocates to consolidate business departments and improve services

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.

The new address is:

Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.
Tel.:      08444 932 804
Fax:     08444 932 801
Email:            workwear@cosalt.com

Andy Hart, Marketing Manager said: “There was a clear need for a more...

Bristols’ ICP station wear range expands to accommodate growing interest

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style

The ICP station wear range has been expanded to include optional colour combinations. The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style to accommodate a growing interest in station wear from existing ICP PPE users who were looking to adopt a darker colour option.

The availability of the Navy Range has prompted several existing PPE users to include station wear in their contracts. The largest of these is the Defence Fire Risk Management...

140 fire protection exhibitors to showcase at the Security Essen 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Providers of sprinkler system and fire simulators will exhibit their products at Security Essen 2012

Security and fire protection experts from all over the world are going to meet at the Security Essen from 25 to 28 September 2012. About 1,100 international exhibitors will showcase their products and services. It has to be noted that the area of fire protection has grown again. A total of 140 fire protection exhibitors will be present at the fair,that is an increase of more than 30 percent compared to 2010. Due to the high demand, this year space in...

FoxFury unveils its LED lights at FDIC 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new LED light was unveiled at 1:23 PM EDT on April 19 in booth 5314

FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled a breakthrough firefighting light at Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN. This new light was unveiled at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 19 in booth #5314. FDIC, the world's largest firefighter training...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to install new system for control room

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new system will improve the response times to emergencies through the use of new technology

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is installing a new state of the art mobilising system and putting in place new staffing arrangements that will make our control room more cost effective, whilst enabling shorter response times.

Other fire and rescue services are outsourcing this function but our view is that if we can make our control...

FoxFury will exhibit its firefighter helmet lights, flashlights and portable scene lighting at the IAAI 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Foxfury offers the latest in LED technology using standard and rechargeable batteries

FoxFury will be exhibiting at theInternational Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 2012 Annual Training Conference in Dover, DE. FoxFury will have its firefighter helmet lights, flashlights and portable scene lighting on display. The IAAI Expo runs April 23-24, 2012 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.

Fire and arson investigators must carefully...

Chubb provides Uniq employees training to minimise the potential threat of fire

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A Chubb fire trainer delivered four fiull-day fire safety training courses to 150 Uniq employees

Chubb Fire & Security UK is providing employees at Uniq, the major British chilled foods manufacturer, with essential knowledge to counter and minimise the potential threat of fire. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United...

IFEDA training courses awarded CPD status from The Construction CPD Certification Scheme

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician's initial training and many more

IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is pleased to announce that all the training courses run by the Association have been awarded CPD (Continuing Professional Development) status from The Construction CPD Certification...

Chubb to install fire detection system to secure BAE Systems’

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Chubb will install fire detection system within a large aircraft storage hanger in BAE Systems' Preston, Lancashire

Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, recently won a contract to install a sophisticated fire detection system to protect valuable aircraft and equipment within a large aircraft storage hangar at BAE Systems’ Warton site in Preston, Lancashire. Chubb is...

Pierce Manufacturing receives order for three Pierce Ultimate Configuration pumpers and one air/rehab vehicle

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce Saber custom chassis

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order for three Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumpers...

Bullard redesigns its leather fronts to fit contemporary fire helmets

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Bullard offers leather fronts that accomodate upto 22 bold characters

Bullard, a leading manufacturer of safety equipment for the fire service, has redesigned its leather fronts with a bold, new versatile look displaying impeccable workmanship and enhanced quality to fit contemporary and traditional style fire helmets.

Firefighters can choose Bullard's Matte-Finish Genuine Leather or Glossy Patent Leather Fronts that showcase crisp stitching...

Kochek introduces Storz Locking Device to enhance equipment security

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The locking device can be installed on any manufactures to safely secure caps, valves or hoses

Kochek Company has introduced a new Storz Locking Device to enhance equipment security. The stainless steel locking device can be installed on any manufactures four inch or five inch Storz fitting to safely secure caps, valves or hoses.

Applications for the locking device include protecting fire hydrant...

KIMTEK launches its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK's range of products

KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com. The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and...