Switzerland Fire Industry News

This World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging Kent and Medway residents to respect the water. In the UK, drowning is a cause of accidental death and statistics have shown that drowning deaths are increasing, with more lives lost in inland water, than on the coast. KFRS has specialist water safety teams with crews always ready to respond to inland water rescues, where people are in trouble in lakes and rivers. Water rescue experts With a number of...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combatting the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County. Fire Management Assistance Grant On July 22, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 1,540 homes in and around Midpines. The fire also threatened community water infrastructure, p...

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced that it has elected current independent director Ken Peterman as Chairman of the Board, effective July 22, 2022.  Mr. Peterman will succeed Fred Kornberg, who is retiring as Chairman. Mr. Kornberg will also not stand for re-election to the Board and will step down as a director immediately preceding the next annual shareholder meeting. Chairperson’s comment “As Comtech gets ready to start its...

100 Dragoneye Electro-Optical Sensor Systems supplied by ASELSAN within the scope of the supply contract for increasing the border surveillance capacity at the Southeastern Border were delivered with a ceremony. The systems will be used by the border units in the provinces of Hatay, Gaziantep, Kilis, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and Şırnak. Electro-Optical Sensor Systems 100 Dragoneye Electro-Optical Sensor Systems, supplied from ASELSAN to prevent irregular migrant movements on Turkey's southeastern b...

As a technology business focused on life safety, Argus is a proud partner of ESOF 2020, the EuroScience Open Forum that will take place from 2 to 6 September in the home city of Trieste. This pan-European event gathers scientists, innovators, politicians, entrepreneurs, communicators, and citizens together to discuss the very latest research and its implications for society. Argus is at the forefront of the move to wireless technology in the commercial fire safety sector, and the company is ac...

Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) promotes the installation of sprinklers into newly built one- and two-family homes. Beyond educating consumers, the coalition seeks to work with prevention/community outreach personnel in the fire service and with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), which oversee and enforce the requirements for fire safety equipment in their areas. In a bid to increase the installation of sprinkler systems, HFSC has undertaken a transition away from depending on local...

The critical design phase, which is an important milestone within the scope of the Preveze Class Submarine Half-Life Modernization Project (PREVEZE-YÖM), was signed on February 8, 2019, between the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and the ASELSAN-STMHAVELSAN-ASFAT business partnership, has been completed. PREVEZE-YÖM project In the PREVEZE-YÖM project, where four Preveze Class Submarines will be modernized, the critical design phase has been approved by the SSB after the i...

ASELSAN has achieved another global success with its practices in occupational health and safety. ASELSAN became the only company in the defense industry to receive an award from Turkey in the scope of the "International Safety Awards", one of the most prestigious awards in the field of occupational health and safety, organized by the British Safety Council, a UK-based non-profit organization. 2022 International Occupational Safety Awards Companies operating in various sectors from 39 differen...

TEKNOFEST, the Aviation, Space, and Technology Festival, is being held internationally in Azerbaijan for the first time outside of Turkey. ASELSAN products and systems are exhibited on many stands in the fair area, especially the Azerbaijan Armed Forces. TEKNOFEST Azerbaijan TEKNOFEST Azerbaijan, organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Tur...

According to the research “R&D 250, Turkey's Top R&D Spending Companies”, ASELSAN was the company with the highest R&D spending in 2021. ASELSAN spent 5 billion 615 million TL on R&D in 2021, an increase of 2 billion 258 million TL compared to the previous year. R&D expenditures The "R&D 250, Turkey's Top R&D Spending Companies" research, prepared by Turkishtime Magazine, confirmed ASELSAN being a pioneer in R&D.  According to the research...

Zitko Group has dedicated July to focusing on and improving the EDI policies, specifically regarding mental health and disability awareness. The pandemic caused a shift in society’s perception of individual needs and, as the effects from the disruption are still being felt, the need for empathy and special considerations is greater than ever. This need rightfully extends to the treatment of staff by management. Unprecedented upheaval The unprecedented upheaval of the last few years has...

A gas cylinder cabinet is a common piece of equipment in industrial production or laboratory. As a safety protection cabinet for storing various types of dangerous gases, it can ensure the safe and stable use of dangerous gases, not only to ensure experimental production but also to maintain the safety of personnel.  There are three major elements of electronic special gas supply systems in the semiconductor industry: safety, stability, and purity, of which safety is the first element of t...

Ceasefire is very pleased to share a recent case study published by LPCB describing how Ceasefire's world-class product quality was endorsed by the agency's stamp of approval on quality, safety, and performance. “In the quest to get our products and processes certified to the most coveted standards in the world, our team connected with LPCB. The ability to test the safety and performance of our products to a number of globally recognized standards meant that LPCB was our first choice for...

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire), East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and law enforcement agencies across the county warned residents about the extreme dangers of fireworks use in current critically high fire danger conditions and reminded of the county ordinance enacted last year, along with numerous city ordinances, that strengthen enforcement abilities, in a presentation in Concord. Fire and law enforcement leaders reminded residents and visitors that all firewo...

FirePro, in collaboration with its local channel partner in Tunisia, Wattgreen Sarl, organized a 3-day Seminar at the Marriott Hotel in Tunis from 28 to 30 June 2022. The Seminar was attended by 25 persons from Tunisia and neighboring countries, such as Libya and Algeria, and the Ivory Coast. They included channel partners, sub-distributors, officials from government regulatory entities, and key clients from the oil and gas industry. FirePro installation demonstrations The training was conduc...

Fire prevention remains essential even in the current economy. However, the design, installation, and maintenance of critical life safety systems have come under new price and process pressures. Costs must be optimized, while time on site and person-to-person contact minimized. Italy’s home-grown Argus wireless fire systems offer fire professionals the optimal solution in the current environment. Wireless fire detection and alarm systems Wireless fire detection and alarm systems offer k...

Fire-Dex is hosting a one-of-a-kind Christmas in July giveaway, taking place from July 22 to July 29, 2022.   The giveaway will award three fire departments with a bundle of firefighter accessories and products. The bundle includes three Captain Jim Fire Hoods, three pairs of Dex-Pro Gloves, and three pairs of the FDXL200 Structural Fire Boots.   Giveaway kit Fire-Dex also partnered with SOOTSOAP, an all-natural line of personal care products made to ke...

Major incidents were declared on Tuesday 19 July 2022 by fire services in London, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, following a devastating outbreak of fires on the hottest recorded day in the UK. nine fires In London, over 400 firefighters were tackling at least nine fires through the night that began on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has detailed where their resources were sent as the day went on: 30 fire engines and 175 firefighters att...

The Food and Drug Administration is currently reporting shortages of dextrose in 5%, 10%, 25%, and 50% solutions. The manufacturing capacity to support these dextrose products is not expected to improve for some time. There is potential for shortages of these products to worsen if anything else disrupts the supply. Dextrose solutions are a staple in the EMS drug box and are commonly used to treat hypoglycemia. Dextrose administration can restore blood sugar levels quickly. Glucagon as an&...

TFT has added to its line of Bluetooth products and is proud to introduce the SHO-GAUGE Bluetooth Pressure Gauge. It is available in 1.5” (38 mm) or 2.5” (65 mm) couplings, or as a standalone model that can be installed on any portable monitor, apparatus monitor, or appliance with 1/4" NPT threads. Real-time reading SHO-GAUGE easily connects with any Bluetooth-enabled phone, laptop, or tablet to provide pressure readings in real-time. SHO-GAUGE is intended for use during testing,...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced it will hold a seminar in London on Monday 5th September 2022. The event, which will run from 10 am-3 pm, will be held at the Aviva Building London, 1 Undershaft, London. Bringing together keynote speakers from across Government and the fire industry, along with ASFP passive fire protection experts, the event will discuss the Building Safety Act and Competency Pathway - how they will affect you. Seminar's key focus The s...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) announces it will hold a seminar in London on Monday 5th September 2022. The event, which will run from 10 am-3 pm, will be held at the Aviva Building London, 1 Undershaft, London. Bringing together keynote speakers from across Government and the fire industry, along with ASFP passive fire protection experts, the event will discuss the Building Safety Act and Competency Pathway - how they will affect the users? Fire protection professionals...

Modern buildings and safety legislation require industry to deliver new modes of protection as the uses of buildings become more complicated; to ensure performance and deliver clearer compliance; and to do so faster and more efficiently, with more defined costs and minimum disturbance to ‘business as usual’. quick and efficient installation In the current environment the pressures on end users to maintain the very best fire system protection for their occupants and installers to en...

As the sun set on the highest temperatures ever seen in the United Kingdom (UK), Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Chris Strickland has praised the hard work of staff, during this week’s heat wave. Chris Strickland said, “The last two days have seen us face significant challenges and pushed us to the limits of our capacity. For long periods in the afternoon, we had almost every available fire engine committed to an incident, which is unprecedented fo...

The Institute of Biomedical Science has published an article that provides further detail about the updated ISO 15189 standard ahead of its publication. new standards The article, which featured contributions from UKAS’s John Ringrow (Senior Assessment Manager) and Alyson Bryant (Healthcare Accreditation Specialist), provides a great deal of information relating to the reason for the review, the process, as well as what can be expected in the near future. When the new standard is publis...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service paid tribute to and passed on huge thanks to the firefighters, officers, and control room staff who dealt with an unprecedented surge in demand for the services recently. They also recognize the support teams from across the service, who helped with vehicle issues and logistics, delivering of supplies to incidents, and provided general support. Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving the communities were exemplary, and proud of thei...

Fire-Dex continues to seek new talent as they experience tremendous growth, while strengthening corporate culture among their team members.  Kelsey McKinley, Contract Administrator, Holly Banos, Territory Sales Representative, and Dan Maynard, Supply Chain Coordinator, have all been onboarded in recent weeks.   "We’re very excited to welcome Kelsey, Holly, and Dan to the Fire-Dex Family,” states Jamie Marks, Human Resources Manager at Fire-Dex, Inc., adding “Becomin...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (‘De Havilland Canada’) has announced increasing momentum in its De Havilland Component Solutions Program (‘DCS Program’), with agreements signed by Air Niugini Limited and flybe Limited. Under the agreements, De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airlines’ Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will also provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically loca...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. Cargo plays key role in operations “Cargo has played a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines’ operations over the past...

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been awarded a Gold employer award in recognition of its support to Armed Forces personnel. Having signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in late 2020, NEAS has been working its way through the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) accreditation process ever since, and has now been successful in being awarded a Gold employer award. Gold award for North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) The gold award comes in recognition of North East Ambulance Service...