Colombia Fire Industry News

Specialist personal protective equipment from Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will now be available to all Emergency Services and Blue Light organizations in the UK through a new framework agreement with public sector procurement specialists, YPO. The Emergency Services and Blue Light framework agreement specially covers three lots: firefighter helmets and associated products (lot 6); ambulance technician helmets and associated products (lot 23); and decon...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces the Tyco RM-2 Riser Manifold with Model TD-2 Test and Drain Valve. The UL and UL-C Listed, FM Approved system simplifies installation, testing, and operation for fire protection contractors by providing all the necessary components in a pre-assembled compact unit, including a unique linear shut-off function offering the ultimate sealing design. The RM-2 Riser Manifold is intended for use with wet pipe sprink...

At 11:04 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) received reports of a house fire on Amity Road, in Reading, United Kingdom. Crews and officers from the Wokingham Road, Dee Road and Caversham Road Fire Stations, which come under the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, were sent to the scene. Fire survival guidance Thames Valley Fire Control Service gave the occupants crucial fire survival guidance over the phone Thames Valley Fire Control...

Another type 1 command vehicle (ELW 1) was handed over for the state of Brandenburg. This time had the crew and the administration from the Teltow-Fläming district as guests. The vehicle handed over with a sovereign task is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI in "fire red" with all-wheel drive, 120 kW / 163 PS engine power, a permissible total weight of 5,000 kg, a high roof, the special rear step for trailer operation, an automatic, lateral one Entry step and an extendable awning with a cust...

At 3:30 pm on Feb 26, 2021, the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company’s E811 pumper vehicle was alerted for a structural fire incident on the 14200 Blk Jib Street, in Laurel, Maryland. E811 pumper on scene Upon arrival, fire rescue units found heavy fire and smoke coming from the roof of an apartment building. The E811 pumper arrived on scene and assumed RIT. Units operated for approximately 2 hours, prior to returning to service. There were no reported injuries from any occupants or firef...

Lake Assault Boats, a foremost manufacturer of the custom-built craft of all types, is delivering a 79-foot passenger vessel to Four Bears Casino located in New Town, North Dakota. The first of three separate modules is being transported this week to facilities near the casino for final assembly and outfitting. Once placed into service, the vessel will be docked on Lake Sakakawea where it will operate as a gaming and dinner cruise destination for Four Bears customers. “With support from F...

With the BOROS B1 (Boots Rosenbauer) pull-on boot and the BOROS B4 with quick release fastener system, Rosenbauer is presenting its first two products of a new line of fire fighting boots. The new lineup is a completely new design, for which Rosenbauer worked not only with shoe technicians, designers, ergonomists, and sole specialists but also with emergency response organizations, whose feedback from extensive wearing tests played a major role in the design of the products. What sets the BOROS...

This article is based on the virtual panel discussion held under the umbrella of London Build Online on 25 November 2020. The panel members were: Philip Trueman BA Hons, Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA: Director, Hester Architects – he is overseeing all aspects of drawing production, with a particular focus on the fire-stopping strategy. Keith Patrick: Head of Quality Development and Supply Chain Management, Graham Construction – taking his 12 years of experience as a Pr...

Coatings manufacturer - Hempel will increase sales prices of products and solutions as raw material prices continue to escalate. The cost of key raw materials used in the manufacturing of coatings is now significantly higher compared to the beginning of 2020, and the trend is continuing. For example, from January 2020 to January 2021, the cost of epoxy increased by 60 per cent in Europe, 40 per cent in North America and 20 per cent in North Asia (source: Technon Orbichem Epoxide Resins; Liquid...

A common question that people have, when it comes to fire safety and fire protection systems, is ‘what’s the difference between fire alarms and smoke detectors?’ This guide highlights both types of equipment, explaining the differences, why fire alarm systems are required for commercial premises, and how smoke detectors play their part in fire protection. For any person or establishment needing a new fire alarm system for the premises, contact the TVF (UK) Limited team to get...

Disrupting vital teaching time, interfering with crucial exams, and causing unnecessary evacuations, false fire alarms remain a troublesome nuisance within the education sector creating a barrier to learning. Recent Home Office figures revealed that false fire alarms remained the largest incident type attended by the Fire and Rescue Services in England for 2019/20, with educational establishments amongst some of the worst offenders for unwanted fire alarm signals. Recoverin...

HAIX® North America conducted a wear test with law enforcement professionals throughout the United States and Canada. When the call went out for participants, nearly 8,000 respondents applied for the chance to test a pair of Black Eagle Tactical boots of their choice. 1,000 participants were chosen to wear test either the Black Eagle® Tactical GTX High Side Zip or the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 FL boots. 65% of wear-testers chose the Side Zip boot while 35% chose the Tactical FL boot...

As a globally recognized company in flame-resistant (FR) and arc flash protective technologies, DuPont Personal Protection (DuPont) is pleased to announce a new, globally consistent naming convention for Nomex solutions, in order to help safety managers identify the best solution for their specific needs, regardless of the region or industry. Nomex naming system “Harmonizing our Nomex naming system was in direct response to insights gathered from our end users. Safety managers wanted to...

1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss, therefore it is critical that safety systems in domestic and commercial buildings cater to this large group of people otherwise left at risk in the event of incidents. As specialist fire and security solution installers with over 40 years’ experience, the team at A.P.E Fire and Security has put together this guide to fire alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing. Fire Alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fire alarms play a crucial...

Australia will develop a nationally consistent bushfire modeling and prediction capability under an agreement announced between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services. The partnership involves the development of Spark Operational, a cutting-edge bushfire simulation tool based on CSIRO’s ‘Spark’ fire prediction platform. Bushfire prediction opportunities Fire and emergency services agencies across Austr...

London Ambulance Service announced that 529 violent incidents have been reported between April 2020 and January this year. To protect their frontline workers, the Ambulance Service has started to roll out Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn video solutions to help their frontline workers to deal with assaults and threats. “The health, safety, and wellbeing of our crews are of utmost importance. We want to take every precaution possible to ensure that our frontline people are safe whilst at...

“We firmly believe that placing sustainability at the heart of how we do business is essential for our ambition to double the company. Our customers expect more sustainable solutions and today's and tomorrow's employees want to work for companies that have a clear and progressive position on sustainability. And of course, it's the right thing to do,” says COO and Executive Vice President Katarina Lindström. “Our ambition to double by 2025 makes our commitment to sustain...

More than two dozen tenants at a Columbia-area apartment complex were left without a place to stay after a 2-Alarm fire ripped through their building on the afternoon of January 29, 2021. An investigation by CRFD’s fire marshals office later determined that the massive fire at Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive was caused by a space heater in one apartment that was not being powered properly. Heavy fire had broken through the roof of the building by the time the first department crews...

Innovate UK is backing a technology breakthrough that puts Pyreos and Tethir, along with their academic partners, Imperial College London and King’s College London, at the forefront of the fight against one of the carbon emitters; wildfires. The grant of £500k from Innovate UK supports the development of the first widely deployable ultra-low power fire warning system for power companies. Pyreos is a pioneer in the supply of integrated digital ezPyro™ SMD pyroelectric sensor su...

Hush ActiV, C-TEC’s innovative new BS 5839-6 domestic fire alarm system, is providing first-class fire protection at a luxury apartment block in Bolton, United Kingdom. Set in stunning landscaped gardens in Horwich, a small town on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, Swallowfields is a collection of 28 contemporary new-build apartments featuring spacious living spaces and high-specification fittings. Hush ActiV smoke detectors Each dwelling has been equipped with Hush ActiV smoke detect...

Videcon has signed up to distribute Comelit’s range of EN45-13 compliant fire detection systems, including all addressable and conventional solutions. As the provider of security solutions, Videcon has recently evolved to introduce a new fire safety offering, responding to growing demand and increasing responsibility for British landlords and businesses to create a fire-safe environment. Future-Proof technology With its fast growth across the UK, incorporating a fire design service, Vid...

We at AEI Cables have sent out a message to the supply chain highlighting the need to use only approved cabling in critical signal and control equipment following the announcement of a revized version of the Code of Practice covering these areas of performance. In an open letter to customers, industry bodies and organizations, we are highlighting how the systems powered by these cables –including smoke and heat extraction systems–are critical in assisting fire services in the case o...

The report puts forward an argument against 'the threat of industrial action', referencing the two strikes that have occurred in the past twenty years over disputes for better working conditions and pay, before a plea to all policymakers to consider removing firefighters’ right to strike entirely.  Tensions are already high in the sector, with one in every five firefighters having been cut from the fire and rescue service since 2010. The report also criticizes the pace of change with...

Verint®, the Customer Engagement Company™ announced that multiple industry research evaluations have named its Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) solution a market leader. Opus Research named Verint a leader for perfect Features and Technology, and Integration and Scalability criteria scores in its 2021 Decision Makers’ Guide to Enterprise Intelligent Assistants report. Kisaco Research placed Verint at the top of its 2021 Kisaco Leadership Chart on Intelligent Vi...

The Allen-Stevenson School is a private school located on the Upper East Side locality in Manhattan, New York City, occupying two inter-connected buildings. Due to a need for additional space, the school expanded the existing buildings vertically, while renovating the remaining floors and constructed a new inter-connected building, adjacent to the original. The project proceeded in a phased manner and services included advising the client on appropriate phasing and implementation of the fire al...

The New York Hilton Midtown is a bustling forty-six story high-rise hotel in Midtown Manhattan.  Sparc has undertaken multiple fire alarm system design projects within the building, including retail tenant fits-outs, modifications to public assembly spaces, and multi-floor, fast-paced guestroom renovation projects.  Fire alarm system Sparc prepared fire alarm system design documents that were filed with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).  Sparc also provided constructio...

The Croton Water Filtration Plant is a new three-story underground NYC Department of Environmental Protection water filtration plant in the Bronx that spans over 750,000 square feet.  Sparc’s services included fire alarm system consulting with the project team to assist in the completion of fire alarm system design documents, witnessing pre-testing, preparing variances, and correspondence with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).  Sparc also assisted with advising the clien...

Hyatt House is a new thirty-story high-rise hotel built in Chelsea. This project had an aggressive opening schedule and Sparc coordinated between the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and the fire alarm contractor to schedule inspection dates that aligned with the team’s Temporary Certificate of Occupancy goal. Sparc also prepared project variances and fire alarm system affidavits for issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are required to obtain approval from the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR) and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). This BESS is located on a Rooftop in close proximity to three buildings and was determined to be an exposure hazard due to deflagration vents on the top of the BESS container. Sparc prepared a performance-based design analysis and utilized computational fluid d...

The West Tower (Alexandria Center) is a fifteen story office building with technological and medical based tenants, constructed in 2015, in New York City, USA. FDNY fire alarm system LoA Since its construction, Sparc (Sparc Fire Protection Engineering, LLC) has assisted multiple tenants in the West Tower building in obtaining their FDNY fire alarm system Letters of Approval (LoA), which also allowed for the issuance of their Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or permanent Certificate of Occupa...