United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Elevation Secondary College, formerly known as Craigieburn South Secondary School, opened its doors to 140 students providing access to state-of-the-art educational facilities. The first stage of the $24 million construction includes a building for specialist subjects, a learning community, an administration building, and hard courts. The school will accommodate 1,200 students to assist in alleviating enrolment pressures for surrounding schools and to meet the demand of the growing population i...

The main priorities of The Prince Charles Hospital Medium Secure Mental Health Facility bathrooms upgrade were: To offer a more modern bathroom with ligature-resistant features for all sanitary and tapware products. To provide a safe and homely environment for the patients and carers. To provide the best infection control tapware for the showers and basin with ligature and vandal-resistant features. Project Location: Rode Rd, Chermside QLD 4032 Challenge Galvin S/S Cabinets w...

The NSW Government dedicated $17.5 million to expanding mental health facilities at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mental Health Unit. The newly refurbished mental health unit will enhance the care provided to mental health patients, including the improved capacity to provide care to youth and elderly patients.   The project will provide flexible patient care zones, secure patient rooms with natural light, staff stations, quiet spaces for relaxation, multifunctional activity rooms,...

Voted “Most Beautiful Sports Facility in the World” in the Prix Versailles 2019 international architecture awards, Optus Stadium proudly shines through its unique bronze anodized aluminum façade and customizable LED lighting. The 60,000-seat world-class multi-purpose venue can host a range of sporting and entertainment events including AFL, cricket, rugby league, union, soccer, and concerts. customized product solutions Aiming to deliver on the...

West Midlands Police Central Custody Suite, a new 60-bed facility in Oldbury, opened in early 2016. Complete with en-suite rooms, it has been kitted out with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure a safer environment for staff and detainees.  The new generation of custody suites set high standards for washrooms and sanitaryware; the goal was to showcase a new approach to policing, not just a new building.  product reliability and service The industry’s engineeri...

It can be a time-consuming and often complex space to play in. After all, not everyone has a hydraulic engineer to explain new plumbing standards coming into effect or what that means for designing safe, compliant, and complete water solutions.  Additionally, architectural practices whose government clients demand long-term, sustainable solutions for healthcare facilities and aged care developments face more significant challenges in ensuring their specifications remain compliant. Prepari...

Gold Coast Health is one of the first health services in Australia to introduce this new model of care. The main reason for the new unit was to divert patients in acute mental health crises away from emergency departments and into a comfortable, therapeutic, and home-like environment to ease their crisis. mental health support services Designed by clinicians and people with lived experience, the unit provides a less clinical, more home-like, and therapeutic environment for patients and their...

Galvin Engineering’s quick guide to the three S's of plumbing management will help schools prepare for some of their most important maintenance decisions. Managing finances isn't as easy as learning ABCs, but schools across the country are constantly searching for ways to make their maintenance budget stretch further each year. While it can be tempting to go for the quick fix to save a few dollars here and there, all facility managers know they end up spending more in the long term with c...

Fire officers from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working with local property owners to help them understand new fire safety regulations. With the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 being introduced in January, those responsible for multi-occupied residential buildings are required to share more information about their premises in order to comply. Maintaining fire safety Fire officers have been working closely with those premises that are impacted by the law changes, to...

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2023 March 19-23, 2023 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA Booth: 1753 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo The world’s largest corrosion and coatings conference and exposition, AMPP Annual Conference + Expo brings together thousands of decision makers and industry professionals from 60+ countries. This event provides a global platform for industry experts and peers to share knowledge, network, and learn about the latest best practices, insigh...

Climb up a continuous ladder, get shaken up during an earthquake, or feel the full force of a fire during a flashover: the Feuerwehrerlebniswelt (Fire Fighters Adventure World) in Augsburg, Germany fully lives up to its name, because here visitors can experience the life of a fire department up close – all with the support of Rosenbauer. When a fire rolls over people’s heads, it gets really hot. This is due to the enormous amount of radiant heat that such a ‘flashover’ p...

This article by Cobra Fire and Security sheds light on the distinctive fire safety regulations that apply to houses of multiple occupants (HMOs), which vary from those of regular residential properties. The piece delves into these HMO fire regulations and suggests ways in which landlords and property managers can comply with them. The article also includes a fire safety checklist for HMOs. This checklist is designed to assist landlords, property managers, and designated responsible persons in d...

The ability, or lack thereof, to purchase adequate personal protective equipment is a well-known struggle for many volunteer fire departments across the U.S.  To help combat this problem and keep first responders safe while they protect the communities, MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered for the 12th year to award volunteer fire departments in need with state-of-the-art turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’...

Most communication accessories for two-way radios and cellular devices are either professional-grade for uses in commercial sectors and surveillance, or tactical-grade for SWAT, law enforcement, military, and other operations.  Though some companies make both, PRYME is one of the rare few who not only manufactures a complete line of tactical and pro-grade products, but also makes professional accessories that are upgradable to heavy duty tactical versions. Waterproof tactical versions Da...

Dräger X-am 2800 multi-gas detector for personal monitoring: Measures up to four gases Optimized for use with Dräger Gas Detection Connect software solution Equipped with new shock resistant CatEx sensor X-am 2800 multi-gas detector The X-am 2800 multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to four gases Reliable warnings against gas-related hazards play an essential role in keeping people safe in the workplace. The X-am 2800 multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to...

If users are the owner, manager, or operator of a business, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations is crucial. The primary legislation governing fire safety is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, commonly referred to as “The Fire Safety Order.” This law is applicable throughout England and Wales and has been in force since October 1, 2006. Who does the Fire Safety order apply to? The Fire Safety Order applies to anyone who has control over the premises, whic...

Korean Minister Lee traveled to the United States with a group of 16 delegates to visit Alchera X, an international AI software development company in California, whose international corporate headquarters is based in Korea. Minister Lee, head of the Ministry of Interior and Safety, and his delegates are desperately trying to resolve the wildfire issue that is plaguing their country. “While the Korean government researched a number of other companies that also attempt to address the issue...

The Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission has released a report outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030. As climate change fuels longer and more intense wildfire seasons, aerial assets bring unique response capabilities to wildland fire suppression. The report re-examines existing approaches to aviation fleet procurement, mobilization, composition and quantity to set aviation management on a new trajectory fo...

In what is an obvious statement, the world changed forever upon the discovery and implementation of electricity. Whether or not the tale of Benjamin Franklin being the true discoverer of electricity with a kite is completely accurate does not matter, but what does is the fact that electric innovations have routinely revolutionized every industry, including the automotive and firefighting industries.  conventional ICE For decades, conventional internal combustion engines were, and still a...

Firefighters are backing a national campaign to highlight the everyday accidents that can cause fires in homes across West Yorkshire.  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people to be extra careful on Valentine’s Day and ensure candles are kept away from flammable objects and are never left unattended. Fire Kills campaign In February, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is running its annual Fire Kills campaign to raise awareness of fire safety in the home....

There are eight main types of fire alarm categories for Grade A Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, each designed to cater to the unique requirements of their property. These requirements are dependent on a number of variables, such as the kind of property users own, the nature of the business, the kind and value of the things inside the structure, and the degree of fire risk involved. The following eight types of fire alarms: Category M – Manual fire alarm system Category L1 –...

If users have a Grade A fire alarm system installed, then the system should be tested weekly. Essential safety devices like fire alarms are meant to notify people in the event of a fire. Regular fire alarm testing and maintenance are essential to ensuring that fire alarms are operating as intended. The British Standard BS 5839, establishes the requirements for fire alarm system design, installation, commissioning, and upkeep. Fire alarm system Weekly Testing - Fire alarm weekly testing is a...

One of the best ways to ensure the family stays safe is to focus on fire prevention and awareness. Knowledge is power, and fire safety is no exception. The more the user and the family know about preventing fires, the necessary fire equipment to keep the home safe, and the personalized fire escape plan, the more likely the user will stay safe if the unthinkable happens. Follow the steps outlined below to create a fire escape plan for the family, and then rest easy knowing the user has done all...

Firestopping service penetrations can be complex as there are many variables involved, from different types of walls and floors to different types of services and, of course, different fire ratings required. These factors make a difference in establishing what is the most suitable fire-stopping solution for the application in question. Therefore, to provide them with the most relevant fire-stopping tested detail, require as much specific information from them as possible. Firestopping ser...

Residents across the county will soon be seeing brand new fire engines responding to emergencies as they are rolled out to stations. The first two fire engines, of the seven being introduced, have been rolled out to crews at St Neots and Dogsthorpe fire stations, where they are already in use. Over the coming weeks, the remaining five will be delivered to crews at Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Stanground and Wisbech. Electrical operational equipment Each fire engine is a Scania 280 carrying an...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has updated its generic Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, which provides a basic overview of passive fire protection (PFP) and its role in the overall fire strategy of a building. In addition, a new version of the course, Online Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (Installation) has been developed with new content specifically designed to cover the particular needs of passive fire installers. Passive fire protection Deliv...

Responding to reports regarding culture in the fire and rescue service, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has reiterated that the behaviors outlined are wholly unacceptable, making it clear there is no place for harassment, bullying or discrimination in any workplace. NFCC is committed to working with all fire and rescue services to support open and inclusive workplace cultures. NFCC supports an open and inclusive workplace culture I am appalled by the recent reports into behaviors and...

The Intumescent Fire Seals Association is pleased to welcome VANQUISH HARDWARE PROTECTION into its membership. Based in Downton, Wiltshire, Vanquish is a pioneering manufacturer of high-quality intumescent products for fire door hardware protection, with over 30 years' standing in the industry and enjoying third-party accreditation from International Fire Consultants. UK passive fire protection industry IFSA Chairman, Jim Kelly commented on the induction, "We are pleased to welcome Vanquish H...

Staffordshire Police has improved in some areas but still has more to do, the police inspectorate has said. Staffordshire Police: PEEL Cause of concern revisit letter. Last year, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary moved Staffordshire Police into an enhanced monitoring process, known as Engage, because of concerns about the force’s performance. Crime prevention advice HMICFRS revisited the force last month to review its progress, specifically in improving the service Hi...

Did users know half of all home heating fires occur from November through March? The colder months and the seasonal holidays cause people to–more often than not– turn up the heat. Maybe they do this by lighting some candles, plugging in space heaters, or straight up tending a fire in their fireplace.  fire safety Christmas trees, decorations, cooking, and candles all contribute to peak house fire season, but the approximately 45,000 home electrical fires each year are attribu...