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Perfection Uniforms Takes Home Univator Award For The Third Consecutive Year

Permanent sleeve crease for Class A uniform shirts made Perfection Uniforms again a Univator winner Perfection Uniforms is very proud to have been selected for third consecutive Univator Award for pathbreaking innovation in the uniform industry. The Univator Award is the most recognized and prestigious award for innovation in the uniform industry. A Univator winner for the third consecutive year, Brentwood-based manufacturer Perfection Uniforms continues to delight everybody...

Flexible Wireless Fire System Chosen For Bankside Refurbishment

EMS Group's 5000 FirePoint radio-based fire system has been chosen as the fire detection solution for the Bankside substation refurbishment project. The refurbishment project is part of the new development on the south side of the Tate Modern, which when complete will provide 60% more gallery space and promises to be just as iconic as its power station neighbour. The Tate Modern extension is scheduled to be complete in time for the London Olympic Games in 2012. The system will be designed and...

British Museum Invests In EMS Wire-less Fire Protection

EMS Group has provided a site-wide integrated wire-free fire detection system for the British Museum's North London storage facility. The Museum needed a flexible solution for expanding its fire protection as part of a recent refurbishment. The storage facility, which houses a study collection from the museum, consists of two multi-storey buildings physically separated by a road and loading area. The flexibility of the EMS 5000 FirePoint radio analogue fire system was therefore an ideal solutio...

Top Business Award For C-TEC

C-TEC has scooped the coveted title of ‘Business of the Year' at a glittering Awards ceremony hosted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The company beat off stiff competition at the 2008 Wigan Business Awards to win the prestigious prize for growth, innovation and commitment to investment and economic development. C-TEC's Director of Accounts, Linda Cunliffe, who collected the award, said: "Winning this award is a tremendous boost for C-TEC. "We are absolutely delighted that our...

Pioneering Engineering - C-TEC Extinguisher Panel Installed At Coop Headquarters

C-TEC's powerful EP203 automatic extinguisher panel is now in operation in the new data server room at United Co-operatives' prestigious Headquarters at Rochdale's Sandbrook Business Park. As the largest of the Co-op societies in the UK, with a turnover of £2.5 billion and 17,000 staff, the safety of United Co-operative's central IT equipment is essential. As computers and electronic equipment are particularly susceptible to fire and heat, it is vital they are safeguarded by the highest p...

Low-lying, Distinctive Vehicle For Witten From IVECO Magirus

The professional fire-fighters of Witten placed great importance on a low overall height for their new HLF, and due to a modification of the roof loading and re-positioned blue lights, the vehicle was created as specified with a height of just 2.9 m. The IVECO 160 E 30 on-road chassis, with an engine performance of 300 HP and an Allison MD 3060 automatic transmission, provides outstanding handling characteristics, is very manoeuvrable and is ideal for the urban environment in and around Wi...

Two HLF 20/16 For Ostfildern

The town of Ostfildern recently took delivery of two IVECO Magirus emergency service fire fighting vehicles on Mercedes Atego chassis. The range of equipment was selected on an individual basis in close coordination with the respective sub-stations. The vehicle for the Nellingen brigade is, for example, additionally equipped with water supply gear. In the equipment locker, there is the possibility of laterally storing, among other things, a portable pump - easily removable by means of a lift -...

Two HLF 20/ 16 For The Pforzheim Brigade

With their new 20/16s, the professional fire-fighters of Pforzheim have taken possession of a fully customised solution from IVECO Magirus. Particular attention was paid to maximising ergonomics and ensuring easy accessibility to equipment whilst, at the same time, maintaining compact external dimensions. With these multi-purpose vehicles and their extensive ranges of equipment, nearly all operations can be completed simultaneously.    

New All-purpose Giant Tank Pumper For Evonik

Designed and built especially to meet the needs of the Evonik Degussa company fire-brigade at its Stockhausen plant (Krefeld/Rhineland-Palatinate), IVECO Magirus recently delivered the HTLF 40/40-4-250-100, which the fire-fighters now proudly now proudly call their "new giant". The profile of a truly gigantic vehicle: Chassis: IVECO stralis AD 260 S 36 Y/PS Crew: 1 + 8 Engine performance: 264 kW (360 HP) Vehicle dimensions: 12,000 x 1,500 x 3,600 mm (L x W X H) Permissible tota...

Rescue Vehicle With Crane For Turkey

In many respects, the order processed by IVECO MAGIRUS Weisweil earlier this year was quite remarkable: 45 highly mobile multipurpose vehicles for difficult rescue operations which usually go by the name of "rescue vehicle with crane". All the vehicles (manufactured according to customer requirements) were designed for use in mountainous regions (drive configuration 6x6x6, GVW 27,000 kg, engine performance 298 kW/400 HP). Power transmission can be carried out on the three axles, which - for bet...

Ziegler Supplies The First Of Two Airport Crash Tenders With Extinguishing Articulated Arm To The Nuremberg Airport

The first of two airport crash tenders type FLF Z8 with extinguishing articulated arm were commissioned by the Nuremberg airport fire brigade on the 14th of November, 2008.Ziegler designed the first airport crash tender type Z8, created especially for the demands of aircraft fire fighting, for Nuremberg airport more than 16 years ago; and supplied the model in 1992.Part of the Z8 series, the new generation of this proven and successful model has now been delivered to the airport fire brigade&nbs...

Tracy Kirk Joins FFE To Head Up Sales & Marketing

Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracy Kirk as their new Head of Sales & Marketing. Tracy is a veteran of the fire safety industry with 24 years experience in the field, and has been Chair of the Fire Industry Association Export Council since April 2005. Initially introduced to the sector with FIRTO (now LPCB/BRE), the UK certification body, she started out by testing beam detectors for compliance with the British Standard. This was followed up by a...

Staying Competitive - Little Horse Develops A New Production Facility In Tunisia

The development of our new production facility in Tunisia is a major step forward in the expansion of ENERGY MECHANICAL BUILDING in terms of industrial operations in Africa and the Middle East. "Our facility in Tunisia gives us the advantage of perfect synergy between these countries and Europe." EMB is specialized in the manufacture of diesel motor pump units and generators. The Research & Development team is constantly adding improvements to our products. Our instrumentation and control...

New In: High-performance Low-Noise Blower Tempest TCA 16 H 5.5

New from Ziegler - High-performance, low noise blower Tempest TCA 16 H 5.5 The Tempest TCA comes with a 4-stroke motor 4.2 kW (5.5 HP) motor, manufactured by Honda. The ventilator housing of powder-coated aluminium is safely secured by a protective grid of galvanized steel wire. A special propeller of glass-fibre reinforced nylon results in a considerably improved air flow. The angle of the transport frame (powder coated and elastically cushioned, with wheels and extendable han...

New Linear Heat Detector From Total Walther Operates Even In Adverse Environmental Conditions

Total Walther, part of Tyco International and one of the leading providers of fire protection solutions in Germany, is now offering the ZX SensorLaser™ Plus, a linear heat detection system which detects fires quickly and accurately even in difficult conditions. Long and complex structures such as traffic and supply tunnels, cable lines and conveyor belts as well as large structures such as production halls, refrigerated warehouses and multi-storey car parks can be monitored for fire using...

Güglingen Takes Delivery

The fire-brigade in Güglingen - headed by Commander Bernd Neubauer - has received another IVECO MAGIRUS LF 10/6 tank pumper. This meant that one of the brigade's other vehicles could then be handed over to the sub-station in Eibensbach under the command of Uwe Koch. Both brigades are now equipped with IVECO MAGIRUS vehicles. The handover and exchange of key rings was carried out under the watchful eye of the mayor, Klaus Dieterich, in a ceremony with baked vehicle keys.

Bullard Introduces Thermal Imaging Online Training

Bullard has expanded its value-added services by offering firefighters a new state-of-the-art online thermal imaging training program. The Bullard Smartline Thermal Imaging course takes you through six easy-to-manage lessons that explain thermal imaging technology and how to interpret images using a thermal imager. This in-depth online training is the first offered by a thermal imaging manufacturer and is a free service. It covers the complete line of Bullard Thermal Imagers for the fire servi...

Frozen Meals Safe With OxyReduct

WAGNER's OxyReduct fire suppression system has been chosen by Apetito AG Apetito AG, one of Europe's leading suppliers of multi-portion meal catering, has chosen WAGNER's OxyReduct® fire protection system to ensure fire cannot start in its new deep freeze storage facility. Located in Rheine, Germany, the 31,000 cubic metre warehouse is an essential part of the company's logistics operation and therefore cannot afford for it to be affected by any fire related incident, r...

Driver Safety Training In Obrigheim: IVECO MAGIRUS Always Gets Through

“OK, off to the outdoor area!” is often heard during driver safety training in Obrigheim - and the participants from the Rhine-Neckar, Neckar-Odenwald and Heilbronn districts are only too happy to oblige. However, before the practical element can begin, first comes the theory: instruction is provided by experts from the fire service and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) and focuses on the fundamentals of driving safety along with the special features of off-road operatio...

RETTmobil: Obligatory Appointments And A Matter Of Honour

Record attendance in Fulda: with over 20,000 visitors, the RETTmobil 2008 was very successful. At the same time as the fair, the 5th German fire-fighters association's conference took place which adopted trendsetting ideas for the fire-fighting sector. Naturally, the president of the association, Hans-Peter Kröger, and his deputy, Ralf Ackermann, paid a visit to our stand - after all, it was Conrad Dietrich Magirus, who founded the German fire-fighters association in 1853. 

London Fire Brigade Chooses Bristol Uniforms As Its Firefighter PPE Partner

  Bristol Uniforms have been awarded London Fire Brigade's PPE contract Following careful consideration of the available options, London Fire Brigade, the UK's largest fire and rescue service, has announced its decision to award the contract to supply its 6,000 firefighters with head-to-toe PPE to the UK's leading firefighter clothing manufacturer and service provider, Bristol Uniforms. In making its choice of supplier, London Fire Brigade, one of the largest firefighti...

Raising The Bar On Service

Cooper Fulleon are very proud of the quality of the products that they manufacture - but recognise that this is only half the story. Following consultation with their customers over the past 12 months the world leading manufacturer of alarm and signalling devices has placed an extremely high priority on further improving its customer service, and is now reaping the benefits.Through adopting initiatives such as the LEAN manufacturing process, which involves 'Waste Elimination to Deliver Customer...

Introducing The PREP House: When You Need To Build Learning To Go

For fire departments searching for the latest innovation in mobile safety education technology, Mobile Concepts by Scotty has developed the PREP (PLAN, RESPOND, EDUCATE, PREPARE) HOUSE. This customized mobile classroom features portable technology which will make grant reviewers sit up and take notice. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program awards grants to fire departments for equipment that will enhance their ability to protect the public and fire...

Streamlight Makes Key Sales Team Appointments

Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional and consumer applications, today announced a series of personnel moves in its military, law enforcement and industrial sales teams, designed to further strengthen its growing presence in these markets. Matt Baker has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales - Military and Federal divisions. Baker, who assumes responsibility for sales activities with the U.S. government and military servi...

TRANSFEU Project From European Commission

A consortium including Bodycote Warringtonfire has been successful with a bid under the European Commission 7th Framework Programme 2008 (Transport theme). The TRANSFEU project (Transport Fire Safety Engineering in the European Union) has been approved and a 4-year programme will start in 2009. The main objectives of TRANSFEU are to support European standardisation (especially to finalise EN 45545) and to develop a fire safe performance based design methodology (especially for rolling stock in...

Industry Leaders Announce New CAFS Product - Elkhart Brass And Waterous Worldwide Collaborate On The Revolutionary ICS

Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc, in partnership with Waterous Worldwide, is proud to announce the new Intelligent CAF Selector (ICS) for Unibody electric valves, a valve discharge controller which brings CAFS functionality to a whole new level. With the ICS, firefighters have a single control point for the discharge - no additional switches, controls or gauges needed. Both valve position and pressure are clearly displayed on the controller. A "CAF ON" button activates the CAF discharge air valve an...

Fireray 5000 Beam Detection Picked For Polish Production Facility

22 Fireray 5000 auto-aligning, auto-optimising beam-type smoke detectors have been provided as part of a fire protection system by Honeywell Life Safety Austria for a new production and storage facility in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. The high-quality fire safety system includes 96 IQ8 optical point detectors, 31 transponders, 20 Manual Call Points, 13 sounders, and an IQ8 Control M FACP from Esser by Honeywell. The 22 Fireray 5000 reflective beam detectors from Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) were...

AMKUS Appoints South Shore Fire & Safety For Long Island, NY

AMKUS, Inc., proudly introduces South Shore Fire & Safety as the new Authorized Distributor for Sales and Service in the territory of Long Island, New York. AMKUS Rescue Systems has always been a very strong and critical part of the Fire and Rescue Services within New York State. This addition will now bring the "Made in America" High Power & Lightweight Rescue Tool to the fine agencies of Long Island. We are proud to partner with South Shore F&S to increase and elevate the stringen...

New In: Portable Compressed Air Foam Unit - TCAFS

Ziegler's new release: TCAFS, a portable compressed air foam unit TCAFS consists of a water-foam-air proportioning unit (compressed-air foam unit DLS 1200 / 400) pressure proportioning unit DZA4). The unit comes complete with foam dosage and compresssor. Water is supplied via a pump mounted in the vehicle (at 5 - 12 bar pressure). The inlet is Storz C threaded; mixture outlet Storz C, and foam inlet Storz D. For more information, visit www.ziegler.de.

When Safety Counts, Streamlight Has The Solution

For industrial technicians and firefighters who work daily in hazardous conditions - where flammable gases or vapors can ignite with little or no warning - having a trusted flashlight can make all the difference. Streamlight® offers the most extensive line-up of lights that meet that test every day for firefighters and for workers in frequently dangerous locations, ranging from petroleum refineries and utility gas plants to aircraft hangars and fuel-service areas. In fact, Streamlight boas...

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