India Fire Industry News

Back-to-school season is here for many families and students, and with it many different preparations. One area of preparation that shouldn’t be overlooked by school administrators is fire and life safety. There are special considerations when it comes to schools and fire safety because it’s not a typical workplace environment. The population in schools is primarily children – and children may need extra help in an emergency. life safety measures Nearly two out of every scho...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of systems designed to protect fire and rescue and police personnel, and ensure they return home safely at the end of every shift.  Ultra-light design products Taking center stage will be Dräger’s next generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), the PSS® AirBoss with a Type 4 Nano cylinder. The kit combines best-in-class ergonomics and an ultra-lig...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rushed to a park in Sydney's south-west where a light plane has made a crash landing. The single-engine aircraft, with two people on board, was on a training flight when it made a forced landing at Terone Sports Park in Bossley Park, around 2.30 this afternoon. It appears the plane suffered engine failure in flight. The young pilot shut down a series of onboard systems and made the emergency landing. Fire crews respond The plane has come to rest amo...

Lithium-ion battery-powered devices have caused two fires in Sydney over the past two days. The first fire involved an e-bike inside a home in Elizabeth Crescent, Northmead, on Tuesday around 5.00 pm. The e-bike was being charged with an after-market battery when it caught fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to the single-storey residence and could see smoke issuing and flames coming from the front door. Fire involved a lithium-ion battery Firefighters quickly got to...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) once again took part in ‘bstreetsmart’ – a program aimed at educating young drivers on safe road behaviour. Now in its 20th year, bstreetsmart features confronting road crash simulations and interactive displays by FRNSW, NSW Police, NSW SES and other first responders to highlight the potential consequences of poor decisions behind a wheel. Information and strategies Initiative aims to help reduce the fatality and serious injury rate of young peop...

Sepura are pleased to announce that their Norwegian Partner, Northcom, has won a tender to supply radio terminals to Norwegian fire departments. This prestigious contract will see the supply of over 18,000 devices to fire departments and 110 central units and was awarded after an extensive evaluation and testing process by NKS110. TETRA radios for Norwegian Fire Departments This recent contract win is a testament to Northcom’s dedication to quality and innovation. Their radio terminals...

From 1 January 2026, the regulation of firefighting foams on ships will start to catch up with the global rejection of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS). From that date, the use of PFOS will be prohibited onboard new ships, with existing vessels needing to replace them by their first survey thereafter. Persistent Organic Pollutants Recognized as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), PFOS was discontinued by major US chemical producers over a decade ago under Environmental Protection Agenc...

Bull Products, a provider of temporary fire protection solutions for the construction industry and other applications, is proud to announce the expansion of its 100% wireless and EN 54-certified SITENET fire detection and alarm system range. SITENET Wireless Fire Alarm Range The range has been extended to include devices designed to be more aesthetically suited for internal environments, such as modular buildings, often required on a construction project. Bull Products is the only provider of...

Amthal Group Companies has proudly announced Reece Paprotny as its new Managing Director, highlighting an impressive journey from apprentice to pioneer guided by a company-wide commitment to personal growth and development. Reece joined Amthal as a Finance Apprentice in 2015 and has since demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership. He joined the Senior Management team in 2018 and was promoted to Commercial Director in 2023. Reece Paprotny “Reece’s journey from an...

Oskar Strøm, a renowned expedition pioneer, heads film expeditions in Svalbard. These expeditions focus on documenting polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat. To capture unique footage, the film crew lives in extreme conditions: enduring very low temperatures, residing in small sleeping pods, and positioning themselves near polar bears. Strøm required a solution to secure the camp and protect his team and valuable equipment from polar bears wandering around searching for...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.  Cross-selling opportunities Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greate...

The sensor solution provider - HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales to deliver TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than 200 million Euros. TRS-4D naval radar The initial order placed in 2022 comprised the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for four Niedersachsen-class frigates (F126) and a radar segment for the test center. Due to the expansion, two further F126 frigates will be equipped. The TRS-4D naval radar from HENS...

 Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the pioneering field service management software for trade and field services businesses. Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greater cross-...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking the next generation of first responders, taking to the streets of Crookwell, in the state’s Southern Tablelands, to recruit for local on-call Firefighters. The small inland town, which is home to around 2,600 people, is facing a firefighter shortage, with the fire station currently looking to fill four paid-on-call firefighter roles. Benefits of on-call Firefighter FRNSW is currently undertaking a comprehensive recruitment strategy in the area to s...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an intense fire that’s destroyed a house at Narromine, in the state’s central west. Firefighters were called to the Temoin Street property around 3.15 am now. They found the public housing property engulfed in flames. Fresh renovations The crews, from Narromine, Trangie and Dubbo, set up a defensive perimeter as they battled the blaze for more than an hour. Firefighters evacuated neighboring homes as they doused the fla...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews and the Port Authority of NSW have fought a fire on board a barge, that’s threatened an historic ferry, at Berrys Bay on Sydney’s lower north shore. FRNSW received a large number of Triple-Zero (000) calls about the blaze from the public, just after 7.15 last night. Boat-mounted water jets The crew of the Port Authority vessel, ‘The Girawaa,’ was first on scene and used water jets Twenty-four firefighters from Lane Cove, Crows Nest, N...

CABE is delighted to announce that Dr. Hywel Davies HonFCIBSE has joined CABE as Head of Technical Insight. Having worked in the construction sector for almost 40 years, Davies is an authority in our industry; his appointment supports CABE’s journey of continuous improvement, focused on ensuring our members are best placed to deliver a safe, sustainable, and inclusive built environment. Dr. Hywel Davies Beginning his career at the Building Research Establishment (BRE), Dr. Hywel Davie...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are visiting retirement villages and lifestyle communities to share life-saving advice about winter fire dangers to protect the seniors. At present, this winter, 11 people have died in residential fires in NSW. Three of them were aged in their seventies. FRNSW to step up efforts Fire crews are pro-actively visiting villages and other seniors communities as part of FRNSW Of the 58 people killed in residential fires across the state over the p...

The integration of technology into the fire service has significantly enhanced operations, but it has also introduced new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity has become a concern for fire departments, possibly impacting their ability to respond effectively to emergencies and protect communities.   Potential problems emanating from cybersecurity concerns include a disruption of a community’s emergency response system. False alarms could result from malicious computer hackers manipulating...

When fire safety fails, lives are put at risk. In all buildings, reasonable steps must be made to reduce the likelihood and impact of fire, yet, many people remain unsure and indecisive toward fire safety practices and the roles and responsibilities associated with fire door safety. In view of this, in October 2023, new fire safety legislation was introduced to non-domestic properties in England and Wales. Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has made a number of amendments to the...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is pleased to announce the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief C. Reid Vaughan of the Cuba Fire Department in Alabama and Career Fire Chief Randy Royal of the Colorado Springs Fire Department in Colorado have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief for...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Commercial and Residential Fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3 billion. "The sale of our Commercial and Residential Fire business marks a defining step in our planned business exits critical to our transformational journey to becoming a focused, agile, higher-growth, pure-play company dedicated to creating...

Providing innovative fire safety technology, global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has revealed its role in protecting the prestigious F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024, with its WES system utilized across several temporary buildings for optimum site protection. Working closely with Hungarian partner, High-Security Kft, Ramtech supplied its EN54-25 compliant wireless fire and evacuation system (WES) for various structures including media spaces, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and conference areas...

Pioneering door seal manufacturer Lorient has revealed a new brochure featuring its range of Fire Resistant Glazing Systems. Glazed panels are often required in fire-resistant walls and doors to allow vision and natural light Fire-resistant doors and screens In door assemblies, they allow people to see others approaching from the opposite direction; they also allow fire and smoke to be seen without opening the door - an important safety benefit. However, gaps, joints and interfaces between dis...

ARA made two strategic acquisitions to increase its presence in the insurance building repair and restoration industry during the financial year 2024 and one major acquisition in early July 2024, immediately after the conclusion of the financial year. With increased climate events such as floods and fires, it was determined that this aspect of the building industry is an appropriate space to invest and grow ARA’s capabilities. Vendor's commitment to ARA Vendors took approximately half t...

ARA has bucked the trend of a declining manufacturing industry in Australia and New Zealand since the start of the ARA business in 2001. Manufacturing was once a major economic contributor in Australia from a peak of 25% of the gross domestic product in the 1960’s to under 6%. Manufacturing employment as a percent of total Australian employment has declined from 25% in the 1960s to approximately 6%. manufacturing sector A similar, but not quite as pronounced trend during the past 60 yea...

ARA Electrical has been engaged by South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal to design, supply, and install a 66kV/11kV electrical supply and distribution network. The main purpose of this project is to provide additional ventilation capacity and communication infrastructure to support the development of the mining operation. package and deliverables The contract is scheduled to be completed by December 2024. The project site is approximately 35km North-West of Wollongong, 8km North-West of Appin,...

In a major achievement, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Matilda Taylor, has been appointed Deputy Captain at Toukley Fire Station, on the state’s central coast, at just 21 years of age. Matilda’s promotion sees her share the role alongside Deputy Captain, Brooke Hayes, who has been in the role for 18-months. It also cements Matilda as one of the youngest people to achieve the rank of Deputy Captain at FRNSW, and certainly the youngest to do so at Toukley Fire Station....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been involved in a major emergency operation to recover a semi-trailer that ran off the Pacific Highway and crashed down an embankment, near Maclean, in the state's northern rivers district. The crash occurred just before 2 pm, but it took emergency crews almost seven hours to extricate the B-double from bushland. Truck's ruptured fuel tanks The rig had crossed from the southbound to the northbound lanes of the highway The rig had crossed from the south...

Allison Transmission has strengthened its reputation in the Middle East with a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia. A new partnership with HINO Motors has led to the deployment of over 80 HINO 500 Series trucks, equipped with the Allison 3000 Series™ six-speed fully automatic transmission, to Fire and Hazard Control Co in the Kingdom. Allison’s advanced transmission solutions This achievement marks a substantial growth for Allison from the initial delivery of eight trucks in 202...