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Chubb’s identification of the risks in railway environment is built on a firm foundation of fire safety knowledge Chubb is delivering vital fire safety training to employees at a number of national rail operating companies, enhancing the safety of passengers and property in the event of fire. Several companies within the railway industry, including East Coast, Chiltern Railways and London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL), have contracted Chubb to supply a comprehen...

McLelland will present information on explosion hazards and explosion protection mitigation techniques Bruce McLelland, Fike’s National Accounts Sales Manager for Explosion Protection, will be presenting at the 2012 PRB Coal Users Group Conference, on May 16th in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. McLelland will present information on process explosion hazards and explosion protection mitigation techniques, as well as protection techniques identified in NFPA standards to protect...

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 Park, which will be equip...

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 products....

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 over ten years, this is the first time it has used a Radio Frequency (RF) system to interconnect alarms. RadioLINK works by allowi...

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 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

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 t...

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 room as cost effective as it can b...

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 part of UTC Climat...

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 Technologies Corp....

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 Scheme. The courses include the Fire extinguishers technician’s initial training, a 3 day intensive course; and the Fire extinguishe...

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 and one air/rehab ehicle from the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department in Minnesota. The new front line pumpers are built on Pierce® Saber® custom chassis; all four apparatus will be placed into service this summer. “We didn’...

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 on rugged, high-quality leather. I...

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 waterways, deterring the thefts of caps, preventing entry of obstructions into f...

The new tool can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com Bullard, the leader in manufacturing and designing innovative personal protective equipment, is setting a new industry standard with the introduction of the Company's 'Build Your Bullard' product configurator. This new tool, which can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com, takes users through an interactive configurator experience that offers an array of customization options for Bullard's products and accessories....

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 services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets u...

The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) took delivery of more than $37,000 worth of vehicle rescue tools just in time for its 87th Annual Fire College. The tools donated by AMKUS Rescue Systems are on loan to IFSI for use in their vehicle/machinery rescue classes and included cutters, spreaders, push-pull rams and Honda power units. The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS. "W...

Fire Brigade wants businesses to get legal petrol storaging messaging on petrol cans London Fire Brigade is urging businesses to place warnings on both websites and petrol cans – some known as Jerry cans - so that people don’t accidentally fall foul of the law. The law states that people should only store petrol in metal containers of a maximum of 10 litres (approximately 2 gallons) or plastic containers of a maximum of five litres (approximately 1 gallon) and peo...

Environmental Products will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star Crimson Fire, Inc., a Spartan Motors, Inc. company, recently announced that Environmental Products has joined its distribution network as a dealer. The company will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star, Legend and Classic Series fire apparatus in Georgia and Florida. Led by Jim Schwaller and Jeff Haase, Environmental Products operates in the municipal, airport, industrial and...

The new feature provides firefighters with clearer, crisper and detailed images Bullard Eclipse, the fire service industry's first low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager, is now available with a 160 x 120 high resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing firefighters with clearer, crisper and more detailed images, making the Eclipse perfectly-suited as an analytical and navigational tool. In addition to the higher resolution e...

The Amseco PSUs are IP65 rated which means that they can be deployed in external and internal conditions Amseco - a brand of Potter Signal, LLC - announces the launch of a range of economically-priced switch mode Power Supply Units (PSUs) targeted at its customers in the EMEA region. These have been designed to offer many of the energy efficiency and operational benefits typically associated with more expensive models, making the new PSUs an extremely attractive prospect for...

The awards were created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc. Akron Brass, a leading manufacturer of life safety, fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment, was recently recognized for their redesigned website. The Interactive Media Awards presented Metrics Marketing Group and Akron Brass with an “Outstanding Achievement” award in the manufacturing category. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and develo...

  Nick Ravaji will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group Cosalt Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ravaji as In-House Lawyer for the Group. In this role, Nick will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group, and will be based at the Cosalt Offshore offices in Aberdeen. Nick will advise on a broad range of commercial activities, including partnerships with suppliers and clients. Nick will also take on the role of complian...

Shareholders will vote on proposals to take Cosalt off the Stock Exchange The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed. Shareholders in the engineering business will vote on proposals to take it off the Stock Exchange later this month, but Trevor Sands said the company was more focused on preparing for the busy months ahead. Mr Sands said he was...

The firefighting truck will provide water support for wildland firefighting operations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed a Pierce® Tactical Water Tender wildland apparatus into service with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (FPD) located in California’s El Dorado County. Engineered to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) approved specifications, the new apparatus will provide water support for wildland firefighting...

The advantage of FireRay 5000 is that it takes vastly less units, less wiring and less installation/maintenance time Over 100 FireRay 5000 advanced wide-area beam detectors have been installed in hypermarket chain Kaufland’s major logistics centre in Turda, Romania. The detector system, manufactured by Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., uses state of the art technology to make reflective infrared beam smoke detection as reliable and simple to install and maintain as possibl...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people Axis Security, winner of Security Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards, has secured a contract to supply access control and concierge duties for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people divided amongst the five constituent councils...

Pierce places two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty with the Rapid City Fire Department in Rapid City, S.D. The department’s Pierce fleet now includes six front line engines, one reserve engine, one aerial, and five wildland brush trucks. In addition, the Department runs five Medtec ambulances. “We’re a high call volume department, and...

The site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, recently launched its new gear website, www.StreamlightGear.com. This site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel. For the first time, customers, authorized distributors, employees and other fans of Streamlight can directly purchase high-quality promotional items, such as t-shirts and hats to show...

The new flash lights use a C4 LED to deliver up to 350 lumens measured system output Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced the SL-20L and SL-20LP rechargeable flashlights. The new lights are among the most powerful rechargeable handheld lights the company offers for first responders, industrial and automotive technicians and other professionals who require extremely bright light in their work environments. Both of the new...