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MED grants approval to KAC's selected manual and waterproof call points KAC has obtained "wheelmark" approval to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for selected manual and waterproof call points. MED approval enables products to be installed as part of fire protection system in passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers. The directive ensures the free movement of equipment within the EU and guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2 of the international S...

LFB works with children who have shown interest in fire or firesetting behaviour, including arson. London Fire Brigade features in BBC2 fly-on-the-wall documentaryLondon Fire Brigade’s Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Scheme (JFIS) was in the national spotlight recently when it was the subject of a major BBC2 documentary.The JFIS scheme is at the forefront of London Fire Brigade’s efforts to reduce the number of deliberate fires in the capital...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is launching a new Blog, Facebook and Twitter page North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are giving the public the chance to have an insight into the work of its award winning Road Rescue team through the power of social media.The team is launching a new Blog, Facebook page and Twitter feed to coincide with them travelling to New Zealand to compete in the World Rescue Challenge later this month.Team Manager, Andy Young, along with De...

Schaitberger began his fire service career as a fire fighter and organized the first IAFF local in that jurisdiction International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold A. Schaitberger has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. The assocation is the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and a leader in establishing codes and standards related to fire and life safety. “I am honored to join...

M Shed's specific choice of fire detection is Apollo's Multi Alarm GB Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect M Shed in Bristol; an exciting and innovative new museum that tells the story of Bristol’s history. The contract to supply, commission and maintain the fire detection system was awarded to Multi Alarm GB.M Shed museum explores the city’s history from prehistoric times to the 21st century through extensive collections of objects, art and...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service's fire fighters enter various challenges on a regular basis Six members of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are embarking on a 200 mile run in September to raise money for Help for Heroes and The Fire Fighters Charity.Andy Blades, Mark Naylor, Pete Schofield, Terrance Gregg, Graeme Casper and Justin Rowe are embarking on a charity endurance run starting from Southport in Merseyside on the 8th September 2011, and running 217 mile...

Intertek commend Firex for its bringing together of fire industry leaders and innovators Global Testing and Certification Body, Intertek revealed the first glimpse of their new £1million life safety product test facility, currently being developed in Leatherhead, Surrey.  As a European Notified Body under the Construction Products Directive for over 20 standards, mostly within the EN 54 series, Intertek have been actively working within in the Life Safety &...

Tyler holds a Fire Service Certification, a First Responder Certification and a HAZMAT Specialist Certification EarthClean Corporation, a Minnesota-based company, announced today that JoAnn Tyler has joined the company as sales executive for the Minnesota region. Tyler will report to Scott Bocklund, EarthClean President.  Prior to joining EarthClean, Tyler was a sales representative in Minnesota and western Wisconsin for a fire equipment distributor. Since 2001, she...

Apollo's Xpander range has been designed to be used in conjunction with a standard fire detection system Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in historic buildings, remote annexes and temporary structures. Large amounts of cabling for hard-wired fire detection can be impractical where there is a need to protect a bui...

IFEDA are committed to raising standards in the fire industry The Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA) is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Best Training Initiative category of the renowned Fire Excellence Awards 2011. Committed to raising standards within the fire industry, IFEDA was shortlisted for this prestigious award, in recognition of their new, ground breaking dry riser training course. Having identified a clear gap in the marke...

NAFFCO is a leader in reliable fire protection solutions and safety engineering Mr. Jaradat informs of the company's involvement in prestigious projects, and plans for the development of eco-friendly products.Fire fighting equipment manufacturer and fire safety specialist, NAFFCO, is a leader in the industry within the Middle East and, increasingly, in the global marketplace.National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was established in 1991 and has...

ADT specialise in electronic fire and security solutions ADT helps preserve one of Europe’s most historic ships with the installation of a wireless radio fire system.ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has formed a partnership with the Dundee Heritage Trust to help protect one Europe’s uniquely designed vessels.  The RRS Discovery was declared one of the most important historic ships in the United...

The Metz L56 ladder provides a 50 per cent improvement in rescue performance The Kenyan government has placed an order for Metz Aerials to be delivered to a fire department in Nairobi. Following an order from the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development, Metz Aerials has delivered an L56 aerial ladder to the Nairobi City Council Fire Department in Kenya. Together with several Rosenbauer pumper trucks, this customized piece of equipment forms an integral part of the "...

C-Tec's new manager will oversee the release of their new range of fire alam control panels Top electronics company, C-TEC, has appointed a new Technical Account Manager for the South East. With over 24 years’ experience in technical sales, direct sales and account management at some of the world’s leading fire detection companies, and a wealth of technical qualifications under his belt, Phil Walford is exceptionally well-qualified for the role which will involve...

NAFFCO is a leading manufacturer of fire fighting equipment, fire protection systems & safety engineering Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was awarded the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award 2010 for manufacturing excellence under free-zones category. NAFFCO is a leading manufacturer of fire fighting equipment, fire protection systems & safety engineering. This is the third time that NAFFCO has won the prestigious “Mohammed Bin...

Cooper Fulleon has expanded its fire alarm range Cooper Fulleon is fully aware that its customers are always looking for the latest and best solutions, combining the most up-to-date approvals and features to suit their applications.  As a result the company now announces the expansion of its range to accommodate the marine environment. A number of fire products have gained Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval which allows use in Merchan...

All FIRELITE units have a large storage section for storing hard suction, forestry hose and fire nozzles Kimtek Corporation’s FIRELITE™ Transport FDHP-11 compact skid unit for pick-up trucks offers a versatile, cost effective quick response solution for fire services. Rugged and rust proof, this lightweight slip-in fire skid unit offers quality construction at an affordable cost.The FIRELITE FDHP-11 is constructed of bright aluminum diamond plate with an aluminum t...

Crowcon Detection manufacture a complete range of portable and fixed gas detection products Tetra 3 has been used to detect hydrogen sulphide gas in the Indonesian volcano’s crater.A BBC film crew filming sulphur miners in the crater of an active volcano used a Crowcon Tetra 3 portable gas detector to warn them of dangerous levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). The crew were filming in Indonesia as part of the BBC’s landmark ‘Human Planet’ series...

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service had to identify a suitable replacement for the current equipment Draeger breathing apparatus and associated equipment will soon be going live at Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.  Fully covered by Draeger’s Total Care servicing package, this innovative kit will arrive in two phases, starting with 220 Draeger PSS 7000 Breathing Apparatus sets complete with voice amplification and FPS 7000 Face Masks.  Bringing...

David will be contributing to business strategies for expanding ADT operations in the UK and Ireland ADT Fire & Security has announced the appointment of David Myers as Regional Managing Director (RMD) for the UK south region, working with and reporting directly to Andy Ellis, Managing Director, UK & Ireland. David joins ADT with extensive experience gained at a high level across EMEA in the technology space. This has provided an excellent backdrop for his new rol...

Sepura's hand-portable radios have are built to withstand the harshest of environments The Swedish Defence forces (“Försvarsmakten” or “FM”) have announced that they will be buying Sepura hand-portable radios for use in a wide variety of applications across their activities. The deal was achieved by Sepura’s long-standing and respected Swedish partner, Swedish Radio Supply (“SRSAB”).Sweden is one of a number of countries acro...

Mobile Concepts' services can effectively save fire departments money Be it an own model or that of another manufacturer: Mobile Concepts by Scotty upfits new and old mobile commands, as well as various other commercial vehicles.Be it upfitting, remanufacturing, retrofitting, upgrading, customisation or re-purposing, Mobile Concepts offers cost-effective options to enhance current motorised vehicles, trailers, shipping containers and tractor trail...

A Mobile Concepts hazmat trailer is built for the benefit many different types of rescue team Mobile Concepts by Scotty manufactured and delivered to UPMC Passavant Hospital a decontamination trailer that replaces the hospital system’s current less favorable model.UPMC Passavant Hospital, Cranberry Twp., Pennsylvania, located in the Pittsburgh area, took delivery of a 24 foot-, 2-lane-, 3-stall decontamination trailer from Mobile Concepts by Scotty last month....

Navistar specialises in trucks and engines for the fire industry, as well as range of commercial industries This Navistar vehicle Donation is in addition to a $50,000 Contribution to the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund.Navistar continues to show its commitment to the communities it serves by donating a used step van valued at $20,000 to HERO (Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization, Inc.) in Hale County, Alabama, to assist the organization in its...

Hush Buttons meet the requirements of BS 5839, the code of practice for fire alarm systems in dwellings One of the UK’s most innovative Housing Associations has installed C-TEC’s award-winning Hush Buttons at several of its sheltered blocks of flats. With an annual turnover of £15 million and a target development programme to develop on average each year at least 140 properties, Cottsway Housing is the largest registered provider of social housing in West Ox...

Watch this video for an overview of Hochiki Europe   Hochiki fire detection products include heat sensors, call points, sounders and sensor bases The CareMalta Group operates six facilities across Malta, calling on Hochiki to provide a high level of protection for those living and working within all facilities. The company employs a team of over 500 highly qualified personnel who are focused on providing quality care serv...

Foxfury's LED headlamps attach to to fire and safety helmets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce the release of its new line of rechargeable LED headlamps. These Command 20 Series models are designed to provide the Fire-Rescue-EMS, Industrial Safety and Recreational markets with headlamps that can be easily recharged. “We were the first company to offer LED headlamps with panoramic lighting. Our headlamps have always been able to accept...

The water transfer process from dump tanks to drafting tanks is commonly used in rural firefighting Kochek Company has introduced an improved version of its patented Holley Transfer Pipe for efficiently moving water from Dump Tanks to drafting tanks. This process, commonly used in rural firefighting, is vital in saving firefighters time. The Holley Transfer Pipe replaces existing lower volume, more complicated and labor intensive methods of transferring water. The improv...

Apollo works closely with leading fire panel manufacturers Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has developed a new product that allows fire detection to be fully integrated into building management systems (BMS) without the need for complex bespoke solutions or the use of multiple interfaces. OpenConnect Gateway® is effectively a plug and play device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel by the manufacturer. It takes the information from the control panel and relay...

Longmont Fire Department has five Pierce® Velocity™ rear mount pumpers on front line duty Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it recently placed five Pierce® Velocity™ custom rescue pumper vehicles into service at the Longmont Fire Department in Longmont, Colorado. “These Velocity pumpers showcase the flexibility and performance of Pierce custom fire trucks, as they help the Longmont Fire Department provide a wide...