United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

British fire safety firms need to take ‘plan B action’ and start preparing for what Brexit could mean when it comes to selling products in Europe, according to one expert. Speaking at FIREX International 2019 event recently, Apollo’s Head of System Integration and Technical Support, Paul Pope, said, “Companies should be prepared to do “business as usual” and ensure supply chains are maintained. You cannot be prepared for Brexit if you secretly believe it won&...

Globally renowned manufacturer of digital voice alarm and safety electronic equipment, SigNET has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of RCF’s innovative new range of EN54-16 and EN54-24 certified digital voice alarm systems. With the assistance of its sister company, C-TEC – the UK’s independent manufacturer of quality life safety electronic systems – SigNET will concentrate on promoting the products to companies operating within the fire and security sector. I...

Erickson Incorporated has added the Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter to its fleet of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The company announced its first flight with the Super Puma on June 28. Purchased on the used market, it has been configured for Erickson’s mission profile, specifically in support of Department of Defense customers including the U.S. Navy. Erickson currently has a $28.4 million contract supplying aircraft to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. Enhancing cust...

A kitchen fire in a flat in Coppice House, a tower block in Birmingham caused a sprinkler activation which restricted fire damage to the oven grill and the plastic control knobs for the hob. There was smoke damage to the whole of the kitchen but water damage was minimal due to quick response time from West Midlands Fire Service, assessment of situation and their isolation of the sprinkler system. Only one appliance from WMFS was required due to the sprinkler activation.

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new CPD-certified seminar. Entitled “A Guide to BS 5839-6 2019 Domestic Fire Alarms”, this topical and very informative seminar highlights what’s new in the recently updated code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises, with particular emphasis on the revised system of grading for such systems. domestic fire alarm systems Said A...

One lesson of Grenfell is how many fire system technicians operate without the appropriate qualifications. Since the Grenfell tragedy, Dame Judith Hackitt has called for all relevant trades to hold formal qualifications, and for industry to implement a system in which clients and end users can be assured that operatives are fully competent. Another lesson is that fire service audits of buildings are no longer fit for purpose. For instance, the current system does not require proof that a fire s...

The Branchville night crew participated in some evening Fire and EMS training to stay up to date on their knowledge and skills.  

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that its 2019 Road Rally has set off for the second wave of events taking place along the East Coast and throughout the Midwest. Featuring some of the most innovative apparatus and equipment in the fire industry, the Road Rally offers a hands-on and immersive experience for members of fire service.   On Monday, July 15, the Road Rally stopped in Allentown, Pennsylvania, near the headquarters of authorized Pierce...

A program of free CPD seminars focusing on the lessons learnt from frontline operations will run at The Emergency Services Show 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham on 18 and 19 September. The Lessons Learnt Theatre, sponsored by UCLan, will feature case studies of major incidents including the Salisbury nerve agent incident, the recent wildfires on Winter Hill in Lancashire and the Ocado warehouse fire in Hampshire. Experts from across the emergency services community will detail findings from current...

After working as an Explosives Instructor at ISSEE for the past five years Jon Clarke, better known in the industry as “BJ”, has been offered great new opportunities and will be moving on this month to bring his immense set of talents to a new team.  During his time at ISSEE, Jon has instructed students in a variety of ammunition and explosive subjects, from the storage of explosives to the making safe of chemical munitions and rendering safe of Improvised E...

Code 3®, Inc., a pioneer in emergency response products, proudly introduces the sleek, new C3900 series slimline speaker. Two highly efficient 50-Watt speakers deliver 100 Watts of exceptional sound quality through a durable aluminum casing. The best part: the slimline is 40% thinner than its competitors and it is designed to mount behind the grille with universal or custom brackets. Other vehicle placements are compatible and the speaker works seamlessly with all Code 3 sirens. Unparallel...

BizSpace is the United Kingdom’s renowned provider of regional and flexible workspace for professionals. They offer modern offices, studios and workshop units to a vast range of small businesses across the country. fire and security installation APE Fire & Security were tasked with delivering a complete fire and security installation for Steel House in Fareham, one of BizSpace’s well-established and refurbished centers in the South West England region. The revamped building wil...

Skyscrapers form the center of the world’s modern cities. As a result of progress in the construction industry, there are hardly any limits to the shape and construction of buildings. As a manufacturer of high-pressure water mist technology, AQUASYS is meeting this challenge together with a worldwide network of partners, supporting experts in cost-efficient planning. The company was once again able to prove its worth, in the center of Tallinn in Estonia, by protecting the new built 30-sto...

The globally exclusive HydroPen distributor and renowned safety solutions expert, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, has announced the signing of a fleetwide contract with a major global container shipping operator to integrate the HydroPen System for container firefighting. Beyond the revolutionary system developed by Rosenby Engineering, the scope of supply also includes MED approved mobile water monitors, providing a further boost to the operators’ onboard fire safety setup. Closing the con...

Global fire systems provider Advanced has been awarded Highly Commended for Service Excellence at the annual Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Awards 2018, held at the NEC, Birmingham. The company received the commendation, in the BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) Customer Service Award category, on the back of its technical support and Advanced 360. This online portal gives customers free access, during the lifetime of their products, to a range of services including training, technic...

Lux Intelligent manufacturer Advanced has launched a new CPD training module focusing on emergency lighting testing compliance. Emergency lighting testing Created against a backdrop of changing emergency lighting standards, including the new category of 'stay put' lighting, the new training module is designed to bring end users, facilities managers and engineers fully up to date with current requirements and help them ensure compliance. On top of this, it will provide them with the tools they...

Advanced has added an Android app to its Lux Intelligent emergency lighting testing system. This is in addition to the existing iOS and desktop versions. "We've developed the app specifically for areas of the public sector who said they require Android," says Advanced's Marketing Manager Aston Bowles. "However, it was part of our plans anyway to grow the ecosystem of apps and services we offer in the cloud," he adds. Cloud monitoring Cloud monitoring via mobile and web apps makes emergency li...

According to the experiences of the German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) and the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), fire extinguishing sprays correspond to the state of the art and have been successfully tested in practice over many years.  The DFV as the umbrella organization of volunteer, professional and company fire departments and the vfdb as an expert network for protection, rescue and safety therefore recommend their use in the event of normal fire risk...

Johnson Controls marks the first anniversary of Autocall™ as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market access to the same high-quality, proven fire detection solutions already available in the U.S. and the Middle East. Autocall systems Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and in...

The Thomas Fire in December 2017 claimed two lives, burned 281,893 acres, and destroyed more than 1,000 structures before it was contained on Jan. 12, 2018. The Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD), a small coastal community in California, saw the loss of only seven structures, a remarkably low number given the extreme fire behavior it experienced. The low fire loss was due to the successful mitigation strategies the Montecito community pursued for over two decades beginning in 1994....

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department recently broke ground on Fire Station 61 and then opened Fire Station 73 three days later. In late June, Interim Director/Fire Chief Keith Powers joined City of Jacksonville officials in grabbing a golden shovel and ceremoniously digging into the soil on which Station 61 will stand early next year. Three days later, Powers used oversized, gold-handled scissors alongside Station 73’s Captain Kenny Keene and city officials as they cut through a br...

Aladtec, the Wisconsin-based provider of cloud-based scheduling and workforce management software, will be among 69 sponsors presenting products and services to EMS and fire professionals attending the Pinnacle event at Rosen Shingle Creek, near Orlando, Florida, USA from July 22 – July 26, 2019. Flexible form tool Nearly 900 EMS agencies use Aladtec to provide 24/7 staffing coverage, swiftly fill open shifts and allow members to trade shifts, request time-off, and submit extra hours for...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is working with Kent Police as part of their ongoing mission to increase the use and awareness of Public Access Defibrillators (PADs). Public Access Defibrillators Kent’s emergency services already work together on a daily basis to help save lives and keep communities safe, but KFRS has now also gifted thirty defibrillators to Kent Police to help increase public access to PADs around the county.  We have since teamed with Kent Police and gifted t...

When the structure of the Parisian cathedral burned, the Parisian fire brigade sent a tracked robot inside the burning nave, dragging a 70-liter hose and delivering between 1500 and 2000 liters of water per minute, which is too insufficient to extinguish the enormous burning structure. Parisian cathedral fire extinguishing task With current technologies, attacking the fire from elevating platforms would have been more appropriate Onlookers to the arduous fire extinguishing task taken up by th...

BAFSA collaborating with Kent Fire & Rescue Service have published the program for their free-to-attend, one day seminar to be held on Wednesday 18th September in Rochester. High rise protection, post Grenfell and also a presentation on stairwell protection in multi storey buildings will open the event followed a focus on sprinklers in schools and automatic fire protection of recycling sites. Road Safety Experience Following lunch and a sprinkler demonstration there two presentations focu...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, has officially responded to the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Fire Safety for High Rise Domestic Buildings consultation.  BAFE comments that the guidance created regarding fire safety in high rise domestic buildings appears “to have been sensibly composed.” BAFE also notes at this time there is “nothing wrong with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.”  “It is rat...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have joined forces to launch FireStoppers – a new way for North East communities to provide anonymous information on deliberate fires. All three Services have been significantly affected by deliberate fires: CDDFRS – 2695 deliberate fires (figures for the year ending December 2018) NFRS – has seen a 21.5% increase to...

North-east-based fire systems manufacturer, Advanced reaches a milestone in the construction and refit of its new £2M headquarters. As a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of commercial fire detection systems, Advanced employs over 180 staff and services over sixty countries from bases in the UK, US, India and Dubai. The firm’s relocation from its existing four sites in Cramlington to one 48,000 sq. ft base in Balliol Business Park, Longbenton will allow the business...

For customers requiring custom fire panels, Advanced’s AdSpecials team will work with them to design and manufacture unique panels and control interfaces for its fire systems, whatever the installation challenge. Advanced has been building the easiest-to-use fire panels for nearly 20 years and has supplied AdSpecials all over the world. The company is highly skilled in meeting even the most complex of requests. “We offer a full turnkey service and will work with you to develop your...

North-East manufacturer, Advanced, has made a £1million investment in its corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant in North Tyneside.  The investment includes manufacturing facility improvements, equipment and an office design project that has delivered state-of-the-art offices, communications technology and social facilities to create new capacity and an engaging, modern office environment. Commercial fire detection systems specialist The investment comes as Advanced, a glob...