United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Amthal created a works programme to look after intruder, CCTV and fire systems at the school Amthal has worked with Garston Manor School to create a scalable solution to upgrade the fire and security systems in place and maintain it to the highest quality for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors. Garston Manor School is a specialist school for autism, learning difficulties and speech and language, with a vision to ensure all students leave school as confident and self-re...

Conversations centred on the Grenfell Tower tragedy and what’s needed in order to drive change The fire industry came together at an emotionally charged FIREX International. 17,430 visitors and 129 exhibitors, representing 67 different countries came together to meet, network, and discuss the challenges facing their industry.    Grenfell Tower tragedy Conversations naturally centred on the Grenfell Tower tragedy of last month and what’s needed in o...

History demonstrates a link between a public inquiry's impact and its terms of reference A University of Leicester expert in security and disaster management has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, arguing that history has shown that public-spirited officials can be successful in holding those responsible to account. Making case for ‘wide-ranging’ investigation Dr. Simon Bennett, Director of the Civil Saf...

Amthal has worked directly with the school to update its refuge alarms, disabled emergency control and fire safety systems The Orion Primary School is working directly with Amthal Fire & Security to create bespoke fire safety and security solutions at its new and growing site, to protect pupils and staff, inside and outside the classroom. The Orion Primary School is part of a federation of two schools that forms a large learning community. In 2014, it moved to its current...

Emergency and rescue vehicles of virtually every type will be on display throughout the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas Vehicles and vehicle equipment for the Emergency Services and allied organisations will be prominent among the displays of more than 400 organisations exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 20 and 21 September. The UK’s biggest emergency services event, the show is the perfect place to research the latest p...

Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks and working with fire services to establish what action needs to be taken "This is clearly an unsettling time for communities whose cladding samples have already come back as combustible or who are awaiting test results. We have been assured that tests on cladding samples are being processed so results should be back quickly.” Evacuation concern "Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks whose...

Recent reports that detail the origin of the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London suggest that an automatic fire sprinkler system could have prevented the tragedy. According to the London police, the fire that killed at least 79 individuals on June 14th started in a refrigerator within a 4th story apartment, then spread to the building’s combustible exterior cladding. If an automatic fire sprinkler system had been installed in the building, it would have been expected to intervene and pre...

Viking SupplyNet, a global provider in the distribution of fire protection products and services, is pleased to welcome both Wes Letson and Phillip Skillern as new Territory Sales Managers in the Southeast Region. Letson, who joined the company effective May 1, 2017, will be responsible for developing and enhancing the company’s relationships with fire protection contractors in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and the Central & Southeastern portions of Tennessee. Skillern, who joined th...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kocek, as new Midwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Glenn joins Napco's sales team, with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT, as well as founding his own alarm and IT companies early on. Background In Security, Video Dave Sheffey said, "With Glenn's background in security,...

Training maximises automated solutions allowing crew members to trust technology and stay operational at sea for longer Navies are now increasingly reliant on automated systems to fulfil the roles crew used to perform including fire prevention, detection and on-board leaks. Driven in part by reductions in manning levels, automated systems are also being implemented to reduce the risk of harm to crew during onboard emergencies. We are seeing several new ships commissioned and...

All seven floors are now protected by an Advanced Axis EN fire system An intelligent fire system from Advanced is now protecting one of the most prominent buildings in Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki. Founded in 1998, Cosmote is the largest mobile network operator in Greece, and the company’s complex in the centre of Thessaloniki houses its offices and data centre for the whole of northern Greece. The five-storey building has two basement levels, and all seven f...

A total of 90 SOTERIA devices were installed at the school, with a panel from Advanced Staff and pupils at Marchwood Junior School, near Southampton, are benefitting from the reliability and innovation of the new SOTERIA range from Apollo Fire Detectors in an installation which marks the range’s first educational application. With nearly 300 pupils aged 7–11, Marchwood Junior School is housed within a uniquely designed building which was built in the 1980s and ref...

The fire alarm and detection system had not been tested, serviced, and maintained as it should have On the 4th September 2016, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a report of a fire at flats on Fulford Road in York. During the incident, which had been caused by an electrical fault near to the fuse board, fire officers found that the fire alarm and detection system provided for the two flats and communal hallway was not working. Further investigation found th...

Amthal designed and installed a fire alarm and security system for JPA Furniture around working hours to minimise disruption Contract furniture specialists JPA Furniture has returned to its security roots, looking to Amthal to design, install and maintain a bespoke fire safety solution for the benefit of its staff and visitors. JPA Furniture initially used Amthal to create a bespoke CCTV system for its head office before requesting the fire and security specialist takeove...

Nobody expects a fire on-board their equipment; however, when a fire hits the results can be catastrophic. Expensive repair bills, costly downtime and a delay in production all affect the bottom line and in the worst cases, it endangers lives. The best way to protect the people and vehicles is to prevent fire altogether. At Ardent, the company strongly recommend their customers to perform daily maintenance checks to help reduce the risk of equipment fire. Regular Cleaning Keeping equipment cle...

On 20th-22nd June 2017, AW Technology will be attending FIREX International in London. Firex International is an annual fire safety conference which will be taking place at ExCeL London. AW Technology will be exhibiting beside thousands of industry colleagues, displaying world-class products on a global stage. AW Technology will be particularly focusing on the high-volume production smoke detector tunnels. Will also launch our new back-to-base and on-site service and maintenance packages, which...

Between 12th and 14th September, AW Technology will be heading across the pond to attend and actively take part in the highly prestigious AUBE17 conference, taking place in Washington DC. AUBE17 is a high-profile, international conference on Automatic Fire detection, where some of the biggest names in the industry get together to discuss and learn about the latest scientific and technological developments in fire detection. CEN standards As the foremost independent provider of technology to t...

The last 6 months there have been a lot of changes in both the political and economic stratosphere The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has released the results of the Market Conditions Survey, Wave 8. This survey is a snapshot of the current trends within the fire industry nationwide. Each Wave is conducted every 6 months. Wave 8 reveals the impact of the changes in the political landscape within the last 6 months, the trends within the market, as well as other emerging issues...

The WAGNER Group GmbH is expanding in Scandinavia and has acquired the majority of the Norwegian company Hypoxic Technologies AS, based in Verdal near Trondheim, effective May 15, 2017. Like the WAGNER Group, the company specializes in active fire prevention using oxygen reduction. Hypoxic Technologies will distribute WAGNER's OxyReduct® technology in the Scandinavian market in the future. Cooperation offers many advantages Hypoxic Technologies AS will continue LowOx sales and expand the...

This Inspirational Speaker Series gives visitors the opportunity to hear from leaders outside of the fire safety profession Following the announcement last month of FIREX International’s best ever keynotes; rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE; double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE, FIREX International and Autonomous FM are thrilled to reveal a fourth inspirational speaker for this year’s event. Nigel O...

Viking SupplyNet, a global provider in the distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, announces a new strategic partnership with FlexHead® Industries to offer the complete line of FlexHead® flexible sprinkler connections and accessories. “FlexHead® has been an innovator in the fire protection community for many years,” said Cary Nicol, Vice President-Sales for Viking. “We are excited about the opportunity to grow our business in this space and provide...

The fire detection system upgrade saw over 680 SOTERIA devices installed across the four buildings Apollo Fire Detectors announced the installation of its innovative SOTERIA range of detectors at The University of Hertfordshire, a modern education establishment based in Hatfield which is home to over 25,000 staff and students. Advanced fire detection The university’s ‘2020 Estates Vision’ is a detailed plan which sets out an ongoing maintenance and improvem...

Blueproof is made out of a high-tech copolymer smart material British low pressure domestic mist system Blueproof has won the first prize for innovation at the prestigious Concours Lépine International Competition in Paris. This annual competition, which has been running for 116 years, honours the finest inventions from all over the world; in 2017, there were more than 2000 applications. Blueproof low-pressure mist system Blueproof won the first prize from the Pr&eacu...

Luxurious St Michael’s Manor Hotel has security as a top priority for the safety of its staff and guests Amthal Fire & Security is the supplier of choice at St Michael’s Manor Hotel to offer total peace of mind to its staff and guests, with ongoing priority support services for the maintenance of a sophisticated fire alarm and detection system. Luxurious St Michael’s Manor Hotel, based close to the heart of St Albans, has security as a top priority for t...

SOTERIA detectors improve detection, reduce false alarms, and deliver improved reliability Visitors to the first ever Fire Safety Scotland event being held at Glasgow’s Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) on 3rd and 4th May 2017 will be able to experience the Apollo Fire Detectors innovative new SOTERIA range of addressable detectors at Stand FS8. SOTERIA addressable detectors Forming part of the Scotland Works series of events, Fire Sa...

Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a Service Manager Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Jess Lutwyche as its new Managing Director. The company is part of the Dorset-based Wessex Group that Jess joined more than 10 years ago. Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a successful Service Manager. Fire detection and fire suppression systems Wessex Fire & Security employs almost 100 staff...

At FIREX International 2017, Apollo will introduce the new Apollo Test Set Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection products, is looking forward to its return to FIREX International 2017 and the opportunity to showcase its latest ranges to the industry. Red flash VADs and sounder VADs Visitors to this year’s three-day event, being held June 20–22 at ExCeL London, will be able to see a variety of Apollo produc...

The system comprises of two MxPro 5 panels, linked by fault-tolerant network cards Durham Cathedral, the 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site and one of Britain’s most visited buildings, is now protected by intelligent fire panels from Advanced. Founded in 1093 and the final resting place of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral remains the seat of the Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England. As well as being the North-East home of the Magna Carta...

All the money raised during the run will go to military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Tuesday 30th May, 2017, firefighter Terrance Gregg who is based at York fire station and Watch Manager Justin Rowe who is based at Malton fire station will set off from York fire station and run 296 miles, to North Devon, over a number of days. They are planning to arrive on Saturday 11th June at Royal Marine Base, Chivenor, North Devon, the home of Justin’s old regim...

The VPS FireAlert Wes+ solution is certified to the European EN54 standard for fire alarms Construction site protection experts, VPS Site Security, have added a wireless emergency system (WES) early warning fire safety and evacuation network to their range of specialist rental products and services. Enhanced fire safety The VPS FireAlert Wes+ has already built a substantial track record, with over 50,000 units operating on some of the biggest and most high profile constructi...