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Napco Security Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce its StarLink Fire LTE Universal Commercial Fire Cellular Communicators, each replacing two FACP POTs landlines, are available with Verizon LTE service, for reliability, longevity and incremental RMR from fire accounts, for cellular reporting of any brand fire alarm system. Easy to install, their Panel-Powered Technology, eliminates power supplies to buy, install and pipe, so StarLink Fire LTE ensures a fast installation for any 12V or 24V...

HAIX® announces the addition of the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip. Features Made in Europe Breathable leather/textile design Sun Reflect leather keeps the leather, and the feet, cooler GORE-TEX® Extended inner liner for indoor and outdoor use Side zipper for easy on and off Pull-on loop at the rear Durable anti-slip sole is fuel and oil resistant Heat resistant and cold insulating sole Tread is non-marking, self-cleaning; naturally releasing dried and caked-...

WMFS teams celebrated strong performances in this year’s national rescue challenges. Hosted in Cardiff Bay by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters from across the country took part in the UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) event. The two-day showcase saw dozens of teams competing in extrication, trauma, rope, water and urban search and rescue (USAR) events. Members of our Technical Rescue Unit came second overall in the rope rescue challenge. Honing The Skills Of Firefighters Th...

In December 2017 the busiest airport Atlanta suffered a weekend power outage brought about by a fire in an underground service tunnel. The fire occurred next to equipment for a back-up system, causing that also to fail. Over 1,400 flights were cancelled, and many passengers were stuck waiting on planes, disabled people had to be carried up and down stairs and inbound flights were diverted to other US cities. Automatic fire suppressing systems This chaos and the resulting human misery may have...

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, announces the promotion of Brian Foster to the newly-created role of UK Sales Manager. Reporting directly to Charlotte Manley, C-TEC’s Sales Director, Brian will head up the company’s External Sales Team. With over 30 years’ experience at C-TEC, Brian started his career on the production floor, working in Returns and Technical Support before being appointed Northern Fire Account Manager in 2009. Inspiring And Motivating The Team Said...

Buckingham based Abbot Fire Group is delighted to once again be offering free fire extinguisher hire for local community, charity, or not-for-profit bonfire or firework events. The company is offering 24 fire extinguishers for hire to the first callers to ring Abbot Fire Group, just mentioning this offer. Community neighborhood bonfire The offer is open to those locally organizing a bona fide not-for-profit or community neighborhood bonfire or firework event. Abbot Fire Group will discuss the...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has introduced a new sprinkler platform – The XT1. With XT1, Viking engineers have re-thought and re-invented the fire sprinkler from the ground up. This new platform represents a true advancement of fire sprinkler technology, and integrates several key features providing for easier installation and an overall “best-in-class” level of fire protection. XT1 sprinklers feature a smaller, more co...

The Viking Corporation, a pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, introduces a new sprinkler platform – The XT1. With XT1, Viking engineers have re-thought and re-invented the fire sprinkler from the ground up. This new platform represents a true advancement of fire sprinkler technology, and integrates several key features providing for easier installation and an overall ‘best-in-class’ level of fire protection. XT1 sprinklers feature a smaller, more compact design...

KME Fire Apparatus, a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces the delivery of six (6) new Type 3 Interface Pumpers to the Santa Clara County Fire Department in Santa Clara, CA. The delivery of these six Interface pumpers will join dozens of KME units currently in service within the Santa Clara County Fire Department. The new Type 3 Interface Pumpers were specifically engineered by KME to handle the rigorous demands placed on these apparatus. Face Challenging Wildland Fires Built on an Inter...

POK S.A.S has been offering a very wide range of towable units for many years. These can be equipped with various monitors, going from 3,000 to 30,000 liters per minutes, according to the requirements of the customers. POK has released its latest 15,000-type towable unit equipped with a Dicodoplus monitor. 15,000-type towable unit The 15,000-type chassis has the same basic characteristics as the entire POK range, such as: Aluminum alloy chassis entirely made by a highly qualified boiler-mak...

Protectowire FireSystems announces the release of a new retractable cable Protectowire MS-3091T, made specifically for storage tanks. The features of MS-3091T are: Compatible with both PHSC and CTI Series Linear Heat Detectors Comprised of a 4 conductor, 20 AWG stranded type “TX” thermocouple twisted pair Temperature rated from -40°F to 221°F (105°C) UV, corrosion and weather-resistant Universally compatible CTM Module Globally, the company has seen an increase...

Protectowire FireSystems, the originator of Linear Heat Detectors and a renowned manufacturer of Special Hazard Linear Heat Detection Systems, announced today that the CTI Series Linear Heat Detector and CTM 530 Module are both now FM approved for hazardous (intrinsically safe) locations. Two intrinsically safe versions of the CTM-530 Interface Module are available: Model CTM-530E-I which contains CTI Interface Module with LCD display, navigation buttons and Intrinsic Safety Barrier (ISB) mo...

Protectowire FireSystems announces the release of the company’s first FM Approved and UL Listed Protectowire Interface Module PIM-530. The PIM-530 module was specifically engineered to simplify integration from our standard PHSC digital linear heat detectors into any addressable or conventional fire alarm system. Each PIM-530 interface module can supervise a single zone of their range of PHSC linear heat detectors. The following benefits come standard with each module: Supervises 6500...

Training is an essential priority for any subject that one wish to become proficient in. The HAZMAT training field is no exception to this. However, due to the serious and strenuous nature of HAZMAT response, it is important to safely execute training in a way that doesn’t damage gears or health. Often times one of the most costly things one can do to the response gear is ruining it while in training, rendering it useless during an actual event. Ripping and tearing the issued PPE during a...

C3 Shared Services has been appointed by Bombardier to supply and install a combination of two military-grade technologies, namely Opgal’s thermal cameras combined with ioimage intelligent video analytics, to monitor the tracks and tunnels of the Gautrain rail. Opgal Thermal Cameras Thermal cameras were selected for their high probability of detection and low false alarm rate Due to the emphasis on a very high level of security along the Gautrain rail and in the tunnels, the main criteri...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announces that its new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns® XF1, has received third-party certification as compliant to the 2018 edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 1971 performance standards for structural firefighting. It is also certified as compliant to the 2013 edition of the NFPA’s 1951 performance standards for technical rescue. With this certification, MSA can begin shipping orders...

Until recently, a one-size-fits-all approach for firefighter respiratory protection might have been considered the norm. However, no two fire stations are alike, and each has differing needs, preferences, and expectations of their protective equipment. This understanding served as the key driver behind the development of a new and innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) platform – called the M1 SCBA – that was unveiled at the 125th French Firefighters Congress by MSA Sa...

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), if one is have a reported home fire in 2018, one is more likely to die than one was in 1980. This startling fact is attributed to several factors, including the way homes are built and the contents in them. “Open floor plans and a prevalence of modern synthetic furnishings make homes burn faster and the fires produce deadly smoke and gases within moments,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy....

Checkmate Fire Solutions, the passive fire protection specialist in the UK, is relocating its south-east office to larger premises in Harlow as a result of ongoing growth. The Yorkshire-headquartered business has been running its operations across the whole of southern England from an office in Dunmore, Essex. However, with demand for Checkmate’s compliance and third-party accredited installation services increasing, it is now implementing an expansion plan for the region. The first part...

In response to reports that 24,000 portable space heaters and 7,000 hotplates will be delivered to customers impacted by the recent Merrimack Valley gas explosion, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public to keep fire safety in mind. “Everyone should always be vigilant about fire safety. As Governor Baker and Columbia Gas work to proactively meet the needs of Massachusetts residents, we want to make sure portable space heaters and hotplates are used with the...

This year saw fire and rescue teams from across the UK competing in the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) Extrication and Trauma Challenges, which was held for the second year running at the Emergency Services Show, NEC, Birmingham. The two-day event which is split into trauma scenarios and extrication scenarios tested firefighters skills at first aid and trauma care, road traffic accident extrication, casualty care and more. As always, a high standard of skills was demonstrated by all the team...

Moving away from home and starting university can be daunting, but students and parents can rest assured that a new initiative from Kent Fire and Rescue Service is set to help keep new students safe from fire. The fire service has teamed up with Canterbury Christ Church University to launch a pilot initiative designed to remind students of simple steps they can take to reduce the chance of fire in their halls of residence.  Bright and colorful stickers were placed around all 305 universit...

The control of smoke and airflow in a building during a fire situation is critical. Managing how smoke and fresh air can travel within and be extracted out of a building is essential in safe evacuation, protecting occupants, helping to contain fires, assisting firefighters and clearing the building of fumes and particulates post-fire. It can be extremely complex in high-rise buildings which are common in our region. While many technical solutions to this problem fit under the banner of smoke or...

ARA Security has expanded its offerings to include safe deposit boxes and vault storage. As of August 2018, ARA Security acquired 100% of Australasian Vaulting Industries (AVI), a safe deposit and vault storage business based in Western Sydney. AVI are expert in designing, building, and operating secure storage facilities. Their state-of-the-art, high-security vault in Bella Vista is purpose-built for the secure storage of gold and silver bullion, jewelry, heirlooms, Bitcoin, data, im...

Fire protection in museums - this is one of the topics covered at the "The Green Museum 2018" congress. Practitioners and experts will discuss the topic on three dates in three different cities (September 27th in Leipzig, October 24th in Stuttgart, October 30th in Düsseldorf). What developments can be expected in terms of construction issues, costs, environmental requirements, norms and standards? What solutions and concepts are available for depots, archives and museums? Experts from t...

Clarion UX’s Fire & Rescue Group, formerly PennWell Corporation, announces key organizational changes; including three promotions and three all-star new hires. Promotions include the elevation of Bobby Halton to Vice President, Education Director/Group Editor, Ted Billick to Group Publisher, and Nanci Yulico to National Sales Manager – Events. “These well-deserved promotions will allow Bobby, Ted and Nanci to expand their leadership roles across the Fire & Rescue portf...

Oshkosh Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles, vehicle bodies and access equipment, announces that Joseph H. (“Jay”) Kimmitt, Executive Vice President, Government Operations, plans to retire effective December 2018. Additionally, Thomas P. Hawkins has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Government Relations. Mr. Hawkins has 29 years in government service, most recently as the National Security Advisor with the Office of the Senate Republican Le...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group and globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the addition of H&E Equipment Services (H&E) as a KME brand dealer in Arizona and Nevada. KME – H&E partnership H&E will serve as the exclusive dealership of KME trucks for sales, parts, and service in Arizona and Nevada. With locations in Phoenix, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno, Nevada, H&E provides - 82 experienced employees New and us...

The West Midlands Fire Service has announced that the service’s firefighters have won the Emergency Services category in the annual ‘Pride of Britain’ awards! WMFS firefighters recognized The accolade, sponsored by ITV’s ‘This Morning’ program, recognizes the response of firefighters from Highgate Community Fire Station and the Technical Rescue Unit to a road traffic collision in which a driver was fully impaled on a metal railing.  Some of WMFS firefi...

Quelfire has announced that its QuelCast Cast In Fire Collar range has gained CE Marking. QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars prevent the spread of fire through plastic pipes and cables where they penetrate concrete floors. QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars The QuelCast Cast In Fire Collars have been tested by BS EN 1366-3: 2009 where pipe diameters of up to 160mm have met insulation and integrity criteria for this standard for up to four hours (EI240), maintaining the fire rating of the concrete floor...