Colombia Fire Industry News

Victaulic, the world’s pioneering manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions has purchased a 220,000 square foot Waupaca manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. When operating at full capacity, the facility will increase Victaulic’s foundry production capacity by 70 percent in the U.S. and allow for future growth as Victaulic’s business demands increase. The facility, including two foundry molding lines, will also enable Vi...

Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is excited to welcome a new offering to its robust Fire Safety Training program, its first-ever Live Virtual Fire Training, a convenient and productive way for business owners to achieve peace of mind! As many know, in the last year, working remotely has become a necessity for businesses everywhere. Whether it is a portion of an organization or the entire staff, having the ability to continue operations remotely has made a significant change for many busine...

Between 4th January and 31st March, FLIR firefighters in the EU, UK, Norway and Switzerland have the chance to enter the “Going above and Beyond” competition to win over 12,000 EUR of FLIR firefighting Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) for their department. The winner will receive: 1 x FLIR K55 High-Performance thermal imaging camera 3 x FLIR K2 Compact TICs with MSX image enhancement feature 1 x FLIR K1 Situational Awareness Camera 1 x FLIR OTM 136 Scion Thermal Monocular ensu...

Upon BAFE’s acquisition of the Fire Industry Association (FIA) Awarding Organization last year, FireQual was established and has been diligently working on developing this platform to offer qualifications for individuals working in the fire safety industry. FireQual’s development FireQual is pleased to announce that approval has now been achieved from both Northern Ireland’s (CCEAR) and Scotland’s (SQAA) regulatory bodies to offer qualifications covering fire safety w...

Upon BAFE’s acquisition of the FIA (Fire Industry Association) Awarding Organization last year, FireQual has been established and has been diligently working on developing this platform to offer qualifications for individuals working in the fire safety industry. They are pleased to announce that approval has now been achieved from both Northern Ireland’s (CCEAR) and Scotland’s (SQA Accreditation) regulatory bodies to offer qualifications covering fire safety with the initial o...

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST), in collaboration with NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has launched a specialist vehicle offering patients urgent care support in their own homes. The EEAST service has the additional benefit of helping people to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. early intervention vehicle The mid-Essex early intervention vehicle will be staffed exclusively by advanced paramedics specializing in urgent care.  They will respond...

Emergency One has designed and implemented a new system into the vehicles, to help facilitate a cleaner, safer, working environment. Through extensive research, discussion, and consultation with Services and ultimately end-users, it was clear that the ‘clean cab’ goal was high on many an agenda. Over the years, Emergency One has developed the in-cab finishes to be less porous and easier to clean, looked to remove contaminated BA sets from the cab, and other additional ways to enhanc...

E-ONE®, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the delivery of an Industrial Pumper to Toronto Fire Services in Toronto, Canada. Toronto chose the Industrial Pumper because of E-ONE’s long history of building this type of truck with its large diameter plumbing, 12,000 liters per minute pumping capacity, and 2,030-gallon tank for Class B foam. In addition to its large capacity for foam, the truck will also serve as a mobile...

The pioneer of the UK’s largest fire protection trade association has chosen the ‘Best of British’ manufacturing for new fire extinguishers throughout his fire equipment factory.  Derek Gotts, the Chair of the Fire Industry Association, has fitted Britannia Fire’s game-changing composite P50 across his Cambridgeshire factory that makes and supplies equipment for fire and rescue services. Seamless The Supply Plus Managing Director, who also sits on several British...

An international issue, alarm fatigue occurs when a person becomes desensitized to an alarm due to repeated false alarms and as a result fails to react appropriately in an emergency, having potentially fatal effects. False fire alarms allow for a laissez-faire attitude towards evacuations however, they can be prevented. Recommended in BS 5839-1:2017 manual call points can be fitted with a protective cover preventing false alarms whether accidental or malicious. Effect of alarm fatigue A Briti...

There are areas in which extinguishing fires with water or foam is no longer effective, as these extinguishing agents would destroy the protected object or make it unusable. This applies as highlighted by Rosenbauer, for example, to the protection of museums, libraries, archives or computer and server rooms. In these cases, the extinguishing effect of gases is used. Extinguishing gases Extinguishing gases are divided into oxygen-displacing gases (including inert gases and carbon dioxide) and c...

Eurotech Fire Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Catton as the company's Sales Manager, along with Robert Quinn as Sales Support Specialist. Peter Catton will be an integral part of the Eurotech sales team, looking after many of the company’s long-standing customers, in order to ensure they receive the highest standard of customer service that Eurotech Fire Systems pride themselves on delivering. In-depth knowledge of fire safety systems Peter Catton has an in-dep...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is seeking to address fire dangers from electric vehicles that use high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. At risk are first responders who may be injured by electric shock or uncontrolled increases in temperature and pressure that can reignite the batteries. The risk of shock and fire arises from the ‘stranded’ energy that remains in a damaged battery, says the NTSB. A safety report from the U.S. federal agency documents their investigati...

The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by 1.99% next year, at its budget setting meeting on Monday. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the increase will help to support investments its making to its frontline service- including the recruitment of additional firefighters-as well as helping it to prepare for potentially more uncertain times ahead. Annual funding for the fire service Householders in Band D will pay £76.07 pe...

The new TFT RADIUS is an easy to install, deck mounted monitor that elevates above the top mounted equipment to get the stream where it counts. The above deck mounting is ideal for apparatus where below deck extension tubes do not fit. The RADIUS elevates by simply pulling the quick release knob and lifting until it’s in the locked position. The monitor also includes the ability to flow while in the stowed position. Raising the bar The RADIUS raises the bar in this category of monitors...

More than 2,600 false fire alarms were maliciously activated across England in 2019/20 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on emergency services, and reducing the confidence the general public has in fire alarms. The latest Home Office figures reveal that there were a total of 2,650 false fire alarms caused by the “malicious activation of (a) fire call point/alarm” in England for the year ending June 2020 – surpassing hoax calls as t...

Fire alarms are a vital part of a life safety plan, but for children and young people with sending a fire alarm can be an extremely distressing experience; overwhelming senses, causing physical pain, and ultimately creating a barrier to learning – even during planned fire drills. For individuals with hypersensitivity and sensory difficulties, unplanned and unwanted fire alarms can be even more upsetting evoking panic, confusion, and lasting anxiety, jeopardizing means of escape, and hinde...

False fire alarms have risen by nearly 30% in just five years at NHS trusts across England; stretching resources, unsettling patients, and disrupting vital healthcare. Figures from NHS Digital reveal there were 21,635 false fire alarms at NHS trusts throughout 2019/20 marking a decade high – several trusts recorded upwards of 500 false alarms. Unnecessary evacuation The worrying results reveal that both in the past year and historically, several patients have sustained ‘injur...

New York City is known for its demanding construction regulations, particularly concerning fire protection frameworks, given their basic job in giving safe conditions to inhabitance. If one is planning to install a new sprinkler system or expect changes to an existing one, remember that the NYC Department of Buildings will probably allow proceeding if one works with qualified experts: Fire protection system Enlisted Design Professional (RDP): For all new sprinkler frameworks, an NYC Professio...

MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up for the 10th year to provide state-of-the-art personal protective equipment to better protect the volunteer firefighters who need it most. Through MSA’s and DuPont’s 2021 Globe Gear Giveaway, 13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnout gear along with four helmets to increase firefighter safety. This decade-long program has provided over $1 million worth of life-saving gear to date. Volunteer f...

Michael Hirsch, 40, has taken over as Vice President of the Fire business unit in the Bosch Building Technologies division. Most recently, as Vice President, he was responsible for key account management for major customers in the European system integrator business at Bosch Building Technologies. In his new role, the business economist will be responsible for strategy, research & development, product management, marketing, and sales for Bosch’s comprehensive portfolio of fire alarm s...

Since its formation in 2003, Welcome Gate has built an excellent reputation for its vendor-independent solutions and security systems integration services. In 2019, the Board identified the need to expand and develop the company’s engineering function to support the next phase of rapid growth. Zitko has worked with Welcome Gate on a variety of resourcing assignments and was appointed on a retained basis to resource a new key senior management role: Head of Operations. Profiling the...

CDVI group has joined forces with Zitko Talent as one of the program’s founding training partners. Zitko Talent is an exciting partnership of employers, educators, and manufacturers devoted to attracting and developing a fresh generation of fire and security engineers. CDVI is a global manufacturer of front-line security solutions, offering an extensive range of innovative products from online and standalone access control to locking, and door automation, and pioneering the next generatio...

Perpetuating a culture of sustainability, charitable works, and giving back to the community, Checkmate Fire is devoted to ethical, sustainable, and responsible working. Checkmate has been working hard to prove it, starting with the announcement of the latest ‘green scheme’. Way ahead of the government’s aim for all new vehicles to be electric by 2030, Checkmate is already on target to achieve a fully electric fleet by the end of this year, reducing the annual C02 footprint by...

ISSEE announces that their popular, entry-level courses are available through online learning. Students wishing to join the Explosives Foundation Course (EFC) or Explosives Storage Management Course (ESM) will soon be able to enroll online and complete all learning modules at their own pace through the secure learning management platform and still achieve an accredited qualification through SQA. Explosives Foundation Course Listening to customer feedback, they are ple...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most has announced Morris County, in New Jersey and Blair County, in Pennsylvania, are among the latest counties to leverage the company’s Vaccine Distribution Solution to identify and communicate with vulnerable populations, deliver tailored guidance and logistical information, and conduct ongoing check-ins to ensure the success of vaccine rollout. Vaccine Distribu...

The rapid pace of technological advancement in the learning environment offers huge potential for the emergency services. The way the emergency services approach this new technology has the potential to transform the provision of learning and development in the sector.   Perhaps the most exciting new tech for the emergency services is immersive technology. Using the likes of interactive video and VR, immersive technology shows huge potential for not only changing the way learning and...

Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions - and originator of UL Listed antifreeze for fire sprinkler systems - continues to innovate its wet-pipe freeze protection solution to support market demands and more rigorous temperature requirements. Tyco LFP Antifreeze+ from Johnson Controls delivers the first UL Listed antifreeze solution that performs at temperatures as low as minus 32°C (minus 25°F). The pre-mixed solution protects against fre...

Envirograf continues to manufacture new products to provide effective passive fire protection for electrical equipment. Overheated electricals cause serious fires within homes and buildings, however installing intumescent products provides protection against these fires. Fire protection for electrical services is essential for ensuring homes are safe from overheated equipment.

Rapidrop (Rapidrop Global Ltd.) offers a variety of different training courses that serve to educate customers, technicians, and installers, on products and industry-specific topics. Accredited CPD seminars Rapidrop also provides a range of accredited CPD seminars for professionals, who are looking to further enhance their knowledge or learn something new. Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge, and skills needed to perform in...