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KME Fire Apparatus, globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced the delivery of ten (10) KME Custom Pumpers and seven (7) 101’ Tractor Drawn Aerials to Orange County Fire Authority. The new trucks will join over 100 KME apparatus currently in service at the Orange County Fire Authority in California. Severe ServiceTM cab The custom pumpers and Tractor Drawn Aerials are built on KME’s Severe ServiceTM cab The custom pumpers and Tractor Drawn Aerials are built on...

IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, welcomes Mike Tobin as the new Chairman of the association. Mr Tobin was voted in at the recent IFEDA AGM. Mr Tobin has worked in the fire protection industry for 27 years, and is Managing Director of Security and Fire Experts Ltd (SAFE). With a background in fire detection and alarm systems, he has evolved SAFE, which now provides fire extinguishers, security, and electrical installations to clients worldwide. This recent...

Seek Thermal announces its Seek Shot™ and Seek ShotPRO™ - two powerful handheld thermal cameras built for commercial trade professionals. A previously cost-prohibitive technology, thermal imaging is becoming widely adopted by home and building professionals. Seek has pioneered the next generation of thermal imaging devices sized and priced for every toolbox. Thermal imaging cameras detect heat, otherwise invisible to the human eye, which can be indicative of serious and costly probl...

Fire Equipment Inc. has announced merging with New England Fire & Security, an industry renowned and established fire alarm company, based in Western Massachusetts, USA. This exciting merger helps to expand Fire Equipment Inc.’s presence in Western Massachusetts, as well as enabling them to better serve and support customers throughout the US state of New England. Expansion of fire alarm components business “We have been aggressively expanding the fire alarm component of our b...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are accepting nominations for its Bringing Safety Home Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers. The award honors members of the fire service and other fire sprinkler advocates in North America who use HFSC educational information, NFPA data, and NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative resources to educate decision mak...

Firetrace Ltd was proud to achieve LPCB accreditation in 2017 for its direct low pressure NOVEC 1230 system. The company remains the only manufacturers of automatic fire suppression systems in the UK. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is a renowned worldwide certification body in the fields of security and fire protection and LPCB approval is recognized globally by governments and regulatory authorities. essential fire safety equipment What was involved? Gaining accreditation of...

MSA, the pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announces that Nish Vartanian, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer will present at Baird’s 2018 Global Industrial Conference at The Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. CT.

Following its successful launch into Fire Detection, Comelit UK has expanded the division’s new team with the introduction of Tim Swift, as a dedicated Business Development Manager. Tim Joins Comelit’s Fire Division Tim has experience in a range of areas from Alarm Systems, Physical Security, Business Development, Fire Protection, and Access Control Having worked in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry for over 20 years, Tim has experience in a range of areas from A...

Checkmate Fire Solutions, the UK’s passive fire protection specialist, is delighted to announce the appointments of Ash Babb and Andrew Heywood as Internal Technical Compliance Auditors, with responsibility for further improving its quality levels.    The pair will undertake additional audits on Checkmate’s Passive Fire Protection, Fire Door, Intumescent Paint and Fire-Resistant Glazing installations and repairs, over and above the inspections carried out for third-party a...

The Ardent VCM vehicle fire suppression systems are now backed-up with 3 years warranty as standard, with the option to extend to a 5-year warranty on request. Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection have full confidence in their system’s technology, design and build. The extensive research and development work completed by the company’s team, as well as the external testing their system has undertaken, ensures the Ardent VCM system provides reliable fire protection in even the harshest envir...

Project Fire, are pleased to confirm new partnership with Rapidrop Global to bring sustainable fire protection solutions to the Polish market. Project Fire’s products are present in several international markets, including Australia, Europe and Asia. Rapidrop, an international sprinkler supplier, has an established working relationship with Project Fire, and already acts as an international distributor for the UK manufacturer in the Middle East and South Africa. Their strong collaboration...

Protectowire FireSystems was featured in an article recently, in the Pembroke Mariner and Express entitled “Pembroke Chamber names Protectowire Business of the Year.” The article interviews Protectowire’s Chairman, Andrew Sullivan. Protectowire FireSystems was the first in Linear Heat Detectors and is a renowned manufacturer of Special Hazard Linear Heat Detection Systems. The company’s solutions include complete alarm systems for fire protection suitable for a vast array...

The Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc. announces that Textron Inc. has entered into a letter of intent to purchase Howe & Howe Technologies, Inc. of Waterboro, Maine. The combined portfolio of Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Technologies will position Textron Systems as a pioneer in autonomy across the air, land, and sea domains. Robotic firefighting solution Howe & Howe is a leader in advanced robotic land vehicles, built and proven for the most extreme conditions in the wor...

Everyone is in unsettling times regarding building fire protection. There have been many changes in fire regulations over time and potentially more are ahead following many recent tragedies. In 2015-16, fire and rescue services in England attended 529,000 incidents: a 7% increase compared with the previous year. In total, there were 303 fire-related fatalities, and 7,661 casualties. Fire brings devastation to buildings and lives, and the government has made regular amendments to Building Regula...

Checkmate Fire is delighted to announce the appointments of Ash Babb and Andrew Heywood as Internal Technical Compliance Auditors, with responsibility for further improving its quality levels. The pair will undertake additional audits on Checkmate’s Passive Fire Protection, Fire Door, Intumescent Paint and Fire-Resistant Glazing installations and repairs, over and above the inspections carried out for third-party accreditation, to ensure the highest possible standards are delivered on all...

Keeping you and your family safe was the main message of the day when Tonbridge fire station opened their doors to their local Nepalese community. The free event gave people the chance to chat to firefighters and get life-saving tips to help prevent a fire in their home. Around 100 visitors saw the devastating effects of putting water on to a cooking oil fire, with a cooking fire demonstration. Firefighter, Wayne Apps who helped organize the day said: "We really enjoyed meeting with the Nepales...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting equipment and solutions for firefighting and rescue applications, has announced the launch of the Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light. Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light The Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light, which can be mounted to full-brim fire helmets and also used as a handheld or right-angle light, comes with a Streamlight 18650 USB rechargeable lithium ion battery with an integrated micro USB port and a...

Halloween is a fun, festive holiday for kids and adults alike, but it does present potential fire hazards. As the holiday fast-approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to keep fire safety in mind, and to take simple safety precautions that can help ensure a safe, fire-free day. "Halloween is an exciting day for trick-or-treating, costume-wearing and creative home decorating,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy....

Euralarm has welcomed its newest Member Eaton Electrical Products Ltd. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which activities cover detection, notification and evacuation in case of fire. Eaton Electrical Products will now benefit from Euralarm’s services in terms of representation towards European Institutions and standardization organisations, the monitoring of relevant legislative and standardization issues, and will have access to its extended network of national associa...

Pete joins Advanced from Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd, where he held the senior positions of Global Finance Director and EMEA Operations Director, managing a manufacturing and supply chain organisation of almost 400 people in Havant, UK. Working previously within Advanced owner Halma PLC’s fold, Pete also worked as Global Finance Director of Avire, and spent 13 years at 3M in various financial and operational roles. Pete said: “It’s a real pleasure to lead such an outstanding bus...

Draka’s Firetuf cable series for the cabling of tunnel systems has grown with the launch of the new Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA fire resistant loose tube cable with steel wire armour. As with all Firetuf cables, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA has been designed for harsh environments and to ensure fail-safe management of operational systems in tunnels, underground railways and fire alarm systems. A steel wire armoured, refractory cable, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA is ideal for heavy duty applications due to its high me...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for firefighting uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight, tactical flashlight that attaches in seconds to Gallet F1 XF fire helmets. Vantage II helmet light The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so firefighters can navigate or be followed in even the thickest smoke. The Vantage II h...

The worst-ever forest fires that raged in Sweden this past summer have highlighted the need for fire fighting vehicles that can maneuver in rough terrain. The Eksjö Rescue Services in southern Sweden have recently taken delivery of a Scania XT P 370 fire tanker truck expressly designed for operations in dense forests. Built on a standard XT 6×6 chassis, the durable truck features a water tank with the capacity to hold 6,000 liters. "What distinguishes this truck is the flexible attac...

TFT’s new H2knOw is a series of videos designed to teach the fundamentals of firefighting water flow. The series explores important topics and delivers fact-based results that are measurable and grounded in physics, not opinion. Flow test device with PLC The series utilizes a flow test device (FTD) with a programmable logic controller or PLC. With this device, viewers can see information like flow pressures and nozzle reactions from the other parts of the system and how they react when c...

Having completed the bulk of our bi-directional UKAS testing, Door-Stop announces the imminent return of our FD30 production. Furthermore, they have achieved this without the requirement to amend any of their core product offering. This testing has enabled them to return to the market with the majority of their core product range. As they further succeed with the remaining validation, the final options will be released for sale.

Halma has successfully acquired Limotec bvba in a move that will strengthen their fire safety offering in continental Europe. Based in Belgium, Limotec is a fire control panel designer and manufacturer and fire system seller in the Belgian market. The company will complement Halma’s existing portfolio of fire detection companies, including Advanced, Apollo, Argus, FFE, and LAN Control Systems. Limotec currently integrates their control panels with Apollo’s detection devices, to sell...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting solutions for industrial uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight flashlight that attaches in seconds to slotted industrial hard hats. The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so industrial professionals can navigate or be followed in low light conditions. Vantage II helmet light The Va...

According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a cause of death for construction employees. So for industries that are inherently dangerous and require men and women to work at heights, the demand for comfortable and technology-driven fall protection equipment and services has never been greater. To provide workers at height with new options to help protect them at work, global safety equipment manufa...

Hi-line Industries Ltd. has moved into a new, larger production facility in order to meet the growing demand for its range of highly efficient compressed air purification equipment. The new premises is three times the size of the company’s previous headquarters, ensuring that Hi-line will continue meeting the needs of customers in sectors such as food, beverage, medical, general engineering, dairy, automotive and laser cutting. Hi-line designs, manufactures, supplies and installs a broad...

US Fire Pump announces a new dealer joining the team Safety Innovations Company located in Dammam based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Safety Innovations Company is led by CEO Mr. Ali Ahmed Mokhtar. Mr. Mokhtar brings 35 years of experience in Fire Safety Engineering Management and Fire & Rescue Services for Oil and Petrochemical facilities in major petroleum companies such as Saudi Aramco, aramco , SAMAREC and Petromin. Mr. Mokhtar most recently was Manager of the Fire Protection Departme...