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Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (“FDS”). This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the Group’s offering beyond active fire safety. Fire door compliance Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts...

In hotel business, taking care of guests’ security is highly important. Various safety matters are present but fire safety comes as a vital part that needs careful examination and organization. Hotels pose distinct issues regarding fire safety due to their complicated structures, different types of guest populations and non-stop running times. In this article, they will delve into the crucial aspects of fire safety within hotels. They’ll concentrate on how to keep guests safe and als...

Please be advised that configurations for WeCanX® 2250 lightbar transferred prior to the Whelen Command® update version 2.2.18.0 (released on October 18th, 2023) may experience overload issues with the 2250 Load Lights. To resolve this issue, configurations created or transferred before the update will need to be retransferred to the affected devices, by following the steps outlined in the market advisory below. Steps to Correct the Issue Automatic Correction: Users must still tr...

Codelocks has secured CE marking for its mortice locks and tubular latches, establishing an extensive range of access control solutions and fire door assemblies with CE-certified locks and latches. This achievement provides specifiers, installers, and end-users with comprehensive quality assurance, fire safety, and legal compliance across a broad selection of access control products. CE marking CE marking indicates that products have been rigorously assessed to meet stringent safety, health,...

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc, comprising three divisions: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM); and Passive Fire Protection (PFP), announces two new contracts in its PFP division with construction companies in London and Liverpool, together worth c. £145,000. The Liverpool-based contract is for a research facility and is valued at c. £120,000, with revenues expected to be fully recognized within this financial year. PFP proje...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based company Lindrup Martinsen AS. The move will ensure VIKING can deliver even better service to customers in Northern Norway, as it expands its business in the region. Lindrup Martinsen facilities Lindrup Martinsen has been a service partner for VIKING for fifteen years. VIKING and Lindrup Martinsen have agreed that VIKING will take over Lindrup Mart...

In the month that the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which is hosted on 10 September, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent security groups, First Response Group (FRG), has joined the Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide (SCPS). Founded three years ago, SCPS is a network of security groups and people in both the public and private sectors working in collaboration to prevent suicide, with a particular focus on those working in the security profession which suf...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in their homes. Crews from Saratoga have set an ambitious goal to doorknock around 3,000 properties in Saratoga, Davistown and Yattalunga over the coming months and conduct free Home Fire Safety Visits to ensure residents have at least one working smoke alarm in their home. Every second Saturday, firefighters are heading out...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based company - Lindrup Martinsen AS. The move will ensure VIKING can deliver even better service to customers in Northern Norway, as it expands its business in the region. Lindrup Martinsen has been a service partner for VIKING for fifteen years. VIKING and Lindrup Martinsen have now agreed that VIKING will take over Lindrup Martinsen’s safety depa...

The collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered ozone-depleting substances (refrigerant gases and halons) is controlled, to ensure environmental protection and compliance with waste law, the same requirements apply also to the collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered fluorinated greenhouse gases. Contractors must have made a Prior Annual Notification to the Environmental Protection Agency, and where that Prior Annual Notification has been acknowledged by the Agency...

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. Building regulations are designed to govern the methods and materials used throughout construction projects. For decades, modern regulations have developed to form a minimum standard and without them, many structures would be considered dangerous and risking the safety of their occupants. dual approach...

A significant commercial development is currently underway at a north docklands site in Dublin, Ireland. It includes an eight-floor double basement, Commercial Office complex, which will accommodate Salesforce – World’s #1 CRM.  The overall circa 750,000 square feet development will also include other Commercial, Restaurant and Retail space, along with a 4 Star Hotel and the refurbishment of an existing Listed Building. Life Safety requirements The client is Ronan Group Real...

During their annual meeting, the members of the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) elected a new Chair. His name: is Max Lakkonen! Max Lakkonen Max Lakkonen is the Managing Director of IFAB – the Institute for Applied Fire Safety Research headquartered in Berlin, Germany. He has been involved with IWMA since 2005, when he gave his first presentation at the International Water Mist Conference. Since 2009, he has been serving as IWMA’s representative in the NFPA 750 technic...

The Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) will be hosted from September 24 to 26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.  This is the largest scale event ever planned in the sector, with organizers targeting attendance of over 3,000 attendees and delegates, 100 exhibiting companies, and 100+ expert speakers from across the nation. evidence-based approach CEPCA will address Canada’s growing vulnerability to natural disasters by promoting a sy...

A car and truck have been destroyed by fire overnight in Granville in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to the incident in Sixth Street around 3.15 am, after reports of a car well alight. Firefighters arrived to find one vehicle totally engulfed in flames with a truck parked directly behind also on fire. The crew quickly got to work and extinguished the blaze within an hour. There were no reports of injuries or other property damage.

Dräger is donating self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and helmets to the ‘Fire Angels’, two female firefighters who will be attempting seven marathons, in seven days, across seven continents – while wearing firefighter kit – as part of the ‘Great World Race’. The challenge is a part of their ongoing ambition to ‘change the narrative of what it means to be a girl’.  awareness for women’s issues The intrepid pair h...

Advanced, a global pioneer in fire safety solutions, is set to participate for the first time in Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s premier exhibition and conference for the security, safety, and fire protection industries. The Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024 event will take place from 1st-3rd October 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention Centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   Axis AX, Axis EN, and MxPro 5 Located at stand 3-C36, Advanced will showcase its innovative range of...

The publication of the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is a long-awaited milestone in the response to the tragic loss of 72 lives in June 2017. It is another difficult and traumatic moment for the bereaved, the survivors, and relatives of the Grenfell Tower victims and CIC recognizes once again all that they have suffered and we extend our sympathy once more to all the victims. report and recommendations Sir Martin Moore Bick has made many recommendations for further action in th...

The Den, home to Millwall Football Club, has been enhanced with an upgraded fire safety system courtesy of Trustee Fire & Security Ltd.'s installation of Advanced panels, providing thorough protection and reassurance for fans, staff, and players. Located in Bermondsey, London, The Den has been home to Millwall Football Club since 1993. With a seating capacity of 20,146, the stadium is a cornerstone of football heritage and community pride renowned for hosting memorable matches and major eve...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra, on Sydney’s upper north shore. The burn will help to protect hundreds of homes, which would potentially be put at risk in the event of a large bush fire. FRNSW conducts hazard reduction operations on behalf of land managers in many areas where bushland meets built-up areas across the state. Clearing the bushland On behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council, more than 28 FRNSW firefighters, in seven f...

The Port Authority of New South Wales recently took delivery of two new firefighting vessels. These vessels, built by Birdon, and sold through Darley’s Australian Partner, Global Fire Solutions, are equipped with two Darley PSP 2000 GPM PTO driven pumps.    Designed with speed, enhanced maneuverability and better accessibility to shallow regions in mind, these vessels are built for enhanced firefighting operations and incident responses. 

Since 2016, the IWMA (International Water Mist Association) scientific council has evaluated submissions from scientists applying for the IWMA Young Talent Award. To ensure that the prize goes to theses on different levels, it alternately goes to the best master's or Ph.D. thesis. Martin Thielens In 2023, the winner is Martin Thielens who graduated from Ghent University in October 2022. The title of his Ph.D. thesis is: “Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Water Spr...

Fire safety supplier CheckFire announces the launch of the Commander Wireless Site Alarm, the latest addition to its renowned Commander Site Alarm range. Following the successful release of the original Commander Single Site Alarm in 2023, this new wireless version, model number EE-AL-002-SIT, represents a significant advancement in fire safety technology. wireless model Building on the reliability and effectiveness of the original push-button Commander Single Site Alarm (EE-AL-001-SIT), the...

Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programs. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimized during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  precise and compact Guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work,...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are still trying to extinguish a massive factory fire in Wetherill Park in Sydney's west after a blaze tore through the premises overnight. The intense 14th alarm fire has destroyed a pallet factory in Redfern Street and damaged neighbouring properties. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to the premises around 9.15 pm, with the first arriving crew reporting approximately 400 wooden pallets well alight. Additional resources were require...

As a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors, they’ve proudly supported the British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week campaign since its inception. Join them from 23rd-27th September as they raise awareness about the crucial role fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the event of a fire. FDSW response to a fire door Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect Fire Door...

Quality fire alarm systems warn users early when there is a fire and give them time to escape. However, overly sensitive systems can often raise a false alarm or cause unnecessary noise. There are four main types of at-home alarm systems – including two varieties of smoke alarms and a heat alarm. This blog provides information about the different types of alarms and how to decide the best fire alarm system for the Irish home or property. Types Of Fire Alarms Heat Alarms - Heat or therma...

The Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness has made a statement regarding construction products.  This announced an extension of the recognition of CE marking for construction products in Great Britain. This extension, and the longer-term future of CE/UKCA marking, is conditional on a commitment from the Government to system-wide reform of the construction products regulatory regime.  announcement summary: CE marking will be accepted past 30 June 2025 for construction pro...

A sprinkler system is the single most effective fire protection method for people and property in the event of a fire. Many people may not feel the need to know the intricate details of what makes sprinkler systems so effective, but for those of you who do, here’s a brief overview. sprinkler system operation Each sprinkler head in the system is held closed independently by heat-sensitive seals. The seals work to prevent water flow until a design temperature is exceeded at the individu...

Two people have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a lithium-ion battery from an e-skateboard exploded in a Roseville home overnight. Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 8 firefighters responded to calls for assistance at 2:20 am in the morning. A sleeping 26-year-old male woke to the sound of popping and crackling, finding the room full of smoke and the e-skateboard battery starting to flame. He and another occupant removed the device from the house, sustaining burns...