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Nittan UK introduces new smoke sensor range with built-in sensor Nittan (UK) Ltd., a leading UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has launched a new analogue addressable photoelectric smoke sensor with built-in sounder. Unlike other smoke sensors on the market which require a separate sounder base to be installed which adds to the cost of the installation and takes longer to fit, the Evolution EV-PS optical smoke sensor comes with the sound...

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will upgrade the standards of UTC Fire and Security Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products with both appointments effective immediately. Barry has spent more than 20 years in the security and life safety industry. UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire &...

The Fike SigniFire® IP camera system may aid firefighters' safety with real time images of fire incidents Fike's SigniFire® fire detection system provides real time images for rapid fire detection. The new SigniFire® fire detection system from Fike, which operates by identifying the telltale signatures of smoke and flames in images captured by video cameras, has the potential to deliver important operational and safety benefits for fire service operatives cal...

The Fike SigniFire® system generates fire alarm signals while capturing images of a fire Fire detection and surveillance capabilities are combined in Fike's SigniFire® IP cameras. Proven in a wide range of scenarios to offer a faster and more dependable response to fire than conventional detectors, the innovative Fike SigniFire® system detects fire by looking for the telltale signatures of smoke and flames in images captured by video cameras. The images can also b...

Westfield Stratford City's security project will also incorporate specialist firefighting and sprinkler equipment Chubb has been chosen by the developers of Westfield Stratford City – the gateway to the Olympic Park - to provide fire and security systems for what will be the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Chubb drew on the capabilities of the entire UT...

Jo Chittenden will oversee all marketing activity for the electronic fire and security company Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Ltd. - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Jo Chittenden as its Marketing Manager.In this pivotal promotional role for Elmdene, Jo will be tasked with overseeing all ongoing marketing activity including: corporate identity, product launches, advertising, literat...

Harris will provide its communication services to Dane County, Wisconsin The Harris P25IP system includes a VIDA (Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access) network, which provides network-level interoperable communications among public safety agencies. Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has signed a $15 million contract with Dane County, Wisconsin to upgrade the county's public safety communication system with a Harris P25I...

The ONESuit from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has received NFPA certification Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces that its first level B chemical protective hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield is certified to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1994 class 2 and 1992 standards.  NFPA certification is the gold standard in fire and hazmat safety and is often required for local, state or federal procurement of fire safety equipment.Following the NFPA 1994 Class...

Fike's new quality vent product will compliment its range of fire suppression systems Fike is now offering Impulse Du-Flow pressure vents designed to relieve pressures that can occur with chemical gaseous-type fire extinguishing systems,  effectively protecting the structure while still allowing for superior fire protection.Fike is a leader in clean agent, gaseous fire suppression systems, and recently expanded its offering with the addition of Impulse Technology to...

Oshkosh Fire & Emergency department has purchased the SNOZZLE® product line Customers of Oshkosh Airport Products and Pierce to benefit from industry leading technology. The Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment of the Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today announced the purchase of the SNOZZLE® product line and all related intellectual property from Crash Rescue Equipment Services, Inc. of Dallas, Tex. Production will be relocated to the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency...

Fike manufactures its own clean agent fire protection cylinders onsite Fike has announced the completion of a new Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Facility at its corporate headquarters in Blue Springs, Missouri. This new facility allows for the increased production of Fike commercial clean agent fire protection cylinders, while providing employees with a clean, safe and more comfortable work environment. The huge boom in the computer and Internet industries has lead to...

Kimtek Corporation's ATV/UTV Skid Unit is a quick response fire service solution Kimtek Corporation’s FIRELITE™ Transport FDH-11 compact skid unit for ATV/UTVs offers a versatile, cost effective quick response solution for remote and facility fire service use. Rugged and rust proof, this lightweight slip-in fire skid unit offers quality construction at an affordable cost, the FIRELITE FDH-11 is constructed of bright aluminum diamond plate with an aluminum tubing su...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus specialises in custom fire apparatus for increased firefighter safety Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, has received the LWCC Safest 70 Award from the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC). The award is in recognition of Ferrara’s “outstanding excellence and commitment to workplace safety,” noted LWCC President & CEO Kristin Wall in presenting the award. The...

UTC, specialists in fire & security detection, will continue to support Japan relief efforts United Technologies Corp. has joined with Red Cross and other international relief agencies to support the relief efforts in Japan.United Technologies Corp. contributed $1 million, and pledged to match employee contributions up to another $500,000 to support relief efforts in Japan."Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible disaster," said UTC...

Fire Protection Online, together with Thomas Glover Company, launch  Power X fire extinguishers  Power X fire extinguisher comes with 5-year warrantee and all the desired fire ratings and approvals. Fire Protection Online offered heavy discounts to mark the launch, with up to 81% off usual prices. This week Fire Protection Online Ltd announced a deal with Thomas Glover Company to sell the popular Power X brand of budget fire extinguishers. Fire Protec...

EarthClean Corporation develops and introduces technologies that help firefighters suppress and contain fires EarthClean Corporation, a Minnesota-based start-up company, announced that Scott Bocklund has joined as company president. Bocklund will report to Doug Ruth, EarthClean CEO. Prior to joining EarthClean, Bocklund served as president and chief operating officer of Asia-Pacific operations for a $150 million nutraceuticals company. Bocklund holds a BA in Chemistry...

The Electric Vehicle Safety Training programme educates in fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Company to provide electric vehicle safety training to first responders. The announcement comes as Ford prepares to launch the 2012 Focus Electric its new all-electric vehicle in 19 markets at the end of this year. Ford joins Chevrolet and Nissan in working with NFPA as part of its Electric Vehicle Saf...

Palaikis is responsible for the research and development of innovative fire suppression technologies EarthClean Corporation is a Minnesota-based company whose mission is to develop and introduce environmentally friendly and biodegradable technologies that help firefighters attack, suppress, and contain fires. EarthClean recently announced that Liana Palaikis, PhD has joined the company as Director of Product Development. Palaikis will report to Scott Bocklund, Earth...

China All Access (Holdings) Limited was successfully listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Emergency Satellite Mobile Command Centre System, equipped with unmanned aircraft video surveillance and able to co-ordinate from air to ground, is fully mobile, and responds to three-dimensional multi-media video emergency command. China All Access (Holdings) Limited, an integrated information communication application solution provider and application service pr...

London Fire Brigade's marathon effort will tend to create a mass appeal regarding fire safety issues In terms of fundraising, the Brigade’s staff aims to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Encouraging people to get a working smoke alarm was the aim of the day for London Fire Brigade’s fifty runners at this year’s London Marathon, which took place on Sunday 17 April. The runners, including over 40 firefighters, wore vests bearing the slogan ‘Ge...

Installation - friendly, 5 years warranty and "Instant On" LED Scene lights for Fire/EMS vehicles by Code 3 Code 3 now offers LED scene light and LED triple stack lights for Fire/EMS vehicles. Both lights come in standard industry dimensions and mountings for fast and easy installation. LED lighting provides a better light with far less amperage than halogen. LED Scene lights provide focused perimeter lighting without using angled besels—light angles down 8° to 32&...

After the Tesoro accident, the CSB intends to make industrial places safer for workers The video highlights the CSB's ongoing investigation into the April 2, 2010, accident that killed seven workers. Marking the one year anniversary of the tragic accident at the Tesoro Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a video safety message in which Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso urges refinery companies to "make the investments necessary to ens...

TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA secures order from Italian Aero Sekur for fire-resistant Defender™ M fabric TenCate Protective Fabrics EMEA is has secured an initial order from the Italian manufacturer Aero Sekur S.p.A (Aprilia, Italy) for the delivery of inherently fire-resistant TenCate Defender™ M fabric to the Italian "Soldier of the Future" programme (Forza Nec). The aim of this programme is to modernise the equipment of the Italian infantry. This...

Firehouse Scheduler allows you to create custom events as well as manage important work statistics Smartphone Application Firehouse Scheduler has been simplifying the life of firefighter and law enforcement personnel for over a year. What started as a basic shift calendar application has now grown to be a multifunctional application that integrates your shift schedule with all the tools of a day planner. Firehouse Scheduler, created by Leaky Nozzle, is designed to help firefig...

APC Overnight will help the Fire Protection Centre provide next-day deliveries to fire trade customers  Nationwide next day delivery services from APC Overnight are helping the Fire Protection Centre grow its fire sprinkler business and its two online fire and safety storage products businesses. Offering a wide range of fire and safety products through its Internet trading arm, The Supply Centre, the company is expanding into new markets with APC Overnight providin...

The first membership certificate was presented to Babcock Dynocorp at the scheme launch BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) invited key figures from the fire protection and lighting industry together with members of the press to its important launch event covering the new SP203-4 emergency lighting scheme. This new scheme launched at the Houses of Parliament covers the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Emergency Lighting systems. It is delivered t...

Being a member of EMS Update section would provide various benefits granted by NVFC for its members The EMS/R Section is comprised of NVFC members, but is its own separate group that focuses on issues pertaining to the volunteer emergency medical and rescue services.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) produces the EMS Update as the newsletter of its new EMS/Rescue Section. They hope that you might have enjoyed the content of this newsletter, which focuses on ne...

LFB’s most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured with Special Achievement Awards London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, Chairman of LFEPA Cllr Brian Coleman and Mayor of London Boris Johnson presented the LFB Special Achievement Awards.Some of London Fire Brigade’s most dedicated and innovative staff have been recognised in the Brigade’s annual Special Achievement Awards, held at City Hall on Friday 25 February. A total of eight awards were given to the...

Examination of fire kit shows only superficial discoloration and damage to areas of the coat and trousers exposed Neither firefighter was seriously injured in the incident. Each has praised the level of protection provided by their PPE.Two Derbyshire Fire & Rescue firefighters called to a house fire in Somercotes were engulfed in a flashover, believed to have been caused by an exploding aerosol. One was thrown to the floor in the blast, on the first floor of the proper...

The new Pierce website will include truck stories, social media integration, videos and support features Pierce Manufacturing manufactures a range of products which include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has launched a more robust and user-friendly website, one that allows the viewer more opportunities to receive...