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Sprue will demonstrate its range of Fire Brigade approved smoke alarms at Packaging Innovations Conference 2013 Simon McMahon, graphic and packaging manager at Sprue Safety Products, will be joining a prestigious line-up of packaging experts from global brands at this year’s Packaging Innovations Show and Conference at the NEC (February 27th and 28th) to demonstrate how the home safety products specialist has revolutionised the shopping experience and manner of purchase...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las V...

The kit will represent a marked contrast with the previous PPE which incorporated outer fabric West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS), one of the country’s largest fire services, is adopting Bristol as its new partner for the supply of its next generation structural fire kit. The new kit for West Yorkshire’s 1300 firefighters is being rolled out during January. Following intensive product assessments of available alternatives, Bristol’s Ergotech Ac...

RadioLINK smoke and Heat Alarms provide an early warning for the best chance of escape  INTO HMOS Curo Housing Group - the largest social landlord in the Bath area - is installing Aico mains powered RadioLINK Smoke and Heat Alarms, along with Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms, into its Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). In 2010/11, Curo made the decision to fit Aico mains powered smoke alarms throughout its 11,500 properties, around 30% of which are HMOs. This includes opti...

The Dash CF features an open interior configuration to help firefighters better prepare for unexpected situations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, continues to generate orders for its Dash® CF custom fire apparatus from across North America. Both municipal and volunteer fire departments from states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Colorado, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Texas have purchased th...

David will provide technical support and guidance to fire systems partners and engineering systems designers David Howard has been appointed by System Sensor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell, to support growth in the company’s new FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology portfolio across Europe. In the newly created role of technical specialist, David’s principle task is to provide technical support and guidance to fire systems partners and their Engi...

Director of Fire Safety Solutions Paul Gotthardt receives his certification from SSAIB Chief Executive Geoff Tate SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations – providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder, and other alarm systems – has certificated its first company to the new BAFE SP205 UKAS-accredited scheme. Paul Gotthardt, Director of Fire Safety Solutions, received his certification...

The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer and the TetraKO TurboSkid TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently introduced the TetraKO™ Wildfire Protection System. The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer, the TetraKO TurboSkid, and TetraKO next generation water enhancer powder concentrate. “The TetraKO Wildfire Protection System is a direct response to requests from...

The revision gives recommendations and guidance for electrical emergency escape lighting systems The code of practice for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1 was revised and then reissued in November 2011. To help installers and specifiers keep up with these requirements, Prysmian has published a guide, the latest in its series of FP guides to British Standards. BS 5266-1:2011 is a full revision and it replaces the 2005 edition of BS 5266-1. The revision gives recommendations and g...

Both lights feature a brighter C4® LED technology and are suitable for use in Division 1 hazardous locations Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced two new intrinsically safe, alkaline battery-powered flashlights, the 3AA ProPolymer® HAZ-LO® and the 3C ProPolymer® HAZ-LO®.  Both lights feature a brighter C4® LED technology and are suitable for use in Division 1 haza...

The judges said Armadillo Merino is the only range of all natural body armour for fire fighters and police A Derbyshire company has scooped a top award in a nationwide competition for startups, with its world-beating wool garments for risk takers and action people. Derby-based Armadillo Merino, already high flying after major export contracts, has won the product-based startup of the year award, in competition with hundreds of other businesses. Among the judges for the Natwes...

Streamlight's Stinger Classic LED is IPX4 rated for water-resistant operation and is impact resistance-tested Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the Stinger® Classic LED, a rechargeable flashlight that is similar in size, shape and feel to the original Xenon Stinger®, but that also features an extremely powerful LED.  “The Stinger Classic LED is an update to the standar...

Pierce is kicking off its yearlong commemoration by launching a special website section Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2013. Pierce is kicking off its yearlong commemoration by launching a special website section located at www.piercemfg.com/100thAnniversary. The site features an interactive historical timeline, a 100thAnniversary video, a photo cont...

National Council on Fireworks Safety offers common sense tips for staying safe Using consumer fireworks on New Years is a tradition. And it can be safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Ralph Apel, the spokesperson for the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Consumer fireworks go through vigorous third party testing in China before being shipped to the United States. But he notes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"), there were an e...

Eva has been with Apollo since 2008 serving as Senior Product Manager With his eyes firmly on expanding Apollo’s presence across Europe and other key territories, Neil Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director for the leading manufacturer of fire detection solutions, has appointed Eva Kosanovic to the newly created role of Head of International Sales. Eva has been with Apollo since 2008 joining the organisation from Xyratex, a provider of data storage solutions, where sh...

Biomarine’s BioPak240R Revolution Rebreather is made using SABIC’s LNP™ FARADEX™ compound Rescue and HAZMAT workers, fire-fighters and miners depend upon self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when working in extremely hazardous environments. So when Biomarine, an SCBA manufacturer based in Exton, Pa., needed to improve the impact strength and ability to dissipate static electricity for the external housing of its BioPak 240R Revolution rebreather, i...

When placed into service, the heavy-duty rescue tiller with aerial crane will respond to a wide range of emergencies Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a heavy-duty rescue vehicle unlike any in the company’s history. Built for the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) Department in Portland, Ore., the apparatus is built on a tiller configuration, except that the rig features a heavy-duty crane – instead of an aerial ladder – mount...

Sprue Aegis has earned a place in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table for fifth year Coventry-based Sprue Aegis has once again been recognised as one of Britain’s 100 top performing private companies, earning a place for the fifth year running in this year’s Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table. This listing ranks Sprue alongside Innocent Drinks as the only other company in Fast Track’s 16-year history to be listed for five consecutive years and...

The Vimpex Volt Drop Calculator is an invaluable aid for any fire system designer Vimpex Limited, the leading manufacturer and distributor of fire alarm and evacuation products, has developed an innovative circular slide rule for calculating cable volt drop.  It is an ideal tool for fire system designers and engineers – to receive a FREE calculator simply visit www.vimpex.co.uk/calculator or call +44 (0) 1702 216 999. The Vimpex Volt Drop Calculator helps determin...

Holmatro's V-Strut is designed to help rescue workers stabilize any type of car quickly after a road traffic accident The Holmatro V-Strut is specially designed to help rescue workers stabilize any type of car quickly, easily and safely after a road traffic accident. Incorporating an integrated head, non-slip base plate and tensioning belt with a hook and ratchet mechanism, this lightweight, all-in-one tool is ready for immediate use at a rescue scene. Fast and easy set-up W...

The Streamlight Stringer models feature upto 350 lumens, while the new Strion models offer up to 250 lumens Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that it has significantly upgraded the lumen light output of the LED models of its Stinger and Strion flashlights. The new Stinger models now feature up to 350 lumens, while the new Strion models now offer up to 250 lumens. The enhanced rechargeable ligh...

The new website provides easier access to information about Hochiki's fire detection and emergency lighting systems Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the launch of its new website which can be found at www.hochikieurope.com. Following extensive consultation with stakeholders, it comprises a whole host of user-friendly features such as intuitive navigation, full search capability, and a fast and aesthetically pleasing i...

The new generation Striker features advanced safety systems and delivers innovative fire suppression technology Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, delivered three new generation Oshkosh® Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Korea Airports Corporation (KAC), a leading airport management company located in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The three new generation Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicles join two Striker...

Pierce delivered a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, PUC and Responder™ quick attack pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced that it has delivered three Fire Apparatus to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department in Wintersville, Ohio. The vehicles are a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper, and a Responder™ quick attack pumper. “Over the years, our department&rsqu...

WAGNER UK's OxyReduct will be protecting the library's internationally renowned archives in 5 separate areas WAGNER UK’s OxyReduct fire-free technology will be at the heart of the fire protection solution for the new Library of Birmingham. Opening in 2013, the £189m project is one of the most significant developments and cultural projects to have been undertaken in the UK in the past decade. The Library of Birmingham will be a striking architectural landmark that...

FP200 Gold is the classic choice for those looking to install cost effective fire resistant cable The newly opened Marks & Spencer (M&S) superstore at Cheshire Oaks in Ellesmere Port is fully equipped with FP200 Gold fire resistant cables from Prysmian. The store is the greenest M&S store and has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Prysmian FP supplies the fire alarm and emergency lighting systems as well as all sub mains cabling and distribution boa...

Navistar has secured orders for more than 1,000 ProStar+ trucks with the ISX15 Navistar International Corporation announced recently that the first International® ProStar®+ Class 8 on-highway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions after treatment system rolled off the production line this week at the company’s Escobedo, Mexico plant. “This is a great accomplishment for Navistar and an important milestone as we brin...

RadioLINK allows Aico smoke, heat and multi-sensor alarms to be wirelessly interconnected by RF signals An Aico RadioLINK wireless interconnect fire detection system has been installed into an Edwardian 104 flat residential building in London's prestigious Maida Vale as part of a major refurbishment.  The system allows for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments, providing a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when...

Streamlight's ProTac 2AAA is powered by a C4 LED to provide super brightness and long run times Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the ultra-compact and lightweight ProTac® 2AAA, the latest in the ProTac series of tactical handheld lights for law enforcement and tactical personnel.  The ProTac 2AAA uses two easily sourced AAA alkaline batteries and delivers up to 80 lumens measure...

Babcock will support the maintenance of LFEPA’s fleet of over 500 vehicles and 50,000 pieces of equipment Babcock International Group has been awarded a critical contract with London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) to manage and maintain their fleet of vehicles and equipment over an 18-month interim period during which LFEPA will be running a full competition for the services. The contract has been entered into following the recent deterioration of LFEPA&rs...