United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Hochiki Europe, a provider of life safety solutions, has launched a brand new analogue addressable life safety platform, L@titude. At the heart of the system is an innovative, modular panel that is easy to operate and install. This allows maintenance teams to rapidly locate and examine any incidents occurring across their premises, in real-time, from any location. Fully Customisable Life Safety System L@titude will also enable customers to create a fully customisable life safety system thanks...

Syncro can be configured to suit all types of system from the simplest to the highly complex A £60m expansion of Belfast’s boutique hotel is being protected by a new and upgraded fire safety system that has Kentec control panel technology at its heart. Phase one of Ten Square Hotel Belfast’s impressive 50-bedroom extension was completed in December 2016, with work on the whole project set to finish later this year. This first ph...

The Inspirational Speaker Series provides insights from leaders outside of the security and fire professions IFSEC and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, announced its best ever inspirational speaker line-up: rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE; double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE. Taking place as part of the Protection and Management Series 2017, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety...

ZIEGLER has announced delivery of the vehicles number 49 and 50 from the second purchase order of Hessen of about 50 emergency vehicles, LF 10 KatS. These vehicles were handed over to the fire brigades of Eschenburg/Eibelshausen and Herbstein (8th collective order by the county of Hesse), at the headquarters of the ZIEGLER Group, in Giengen, Germany. LF 10 KatS emergency vehicles Since 2012, ZIEGLER has already delivered 100 LF 10 KatS emergency vehicles in total to various fire brigades in th...

The event will showcase a wide range of product innovations from more than 350 exhibitors Terrorism has become part of everyday life. Over the past 12 months, Europe has experienced some the deadliest attacks in its history and the threat level remains high worldwide. One of the main issues facing global security professionals today is the breakup of the so-called Islamic State’s caliphate. Following the liberation of Mosel and the assault on Raqqa, it is becoming incre...

Each EFR has been trained in basic life support, CPR, and oxygen therapy Retained firefighters at Pickering, Helmsley, and Lythe have now responded to over 150 life-threatening emergencies as Emergency First Responders. A recent review of the scheme, shows that the Emergency First Responders have attended 28 instances of breathing difficulties, four cardiac arrests, and 35 instances of chest pain along with a number of other incident types (between 1st April 2016 and 31s...

ZIEGLER announced delivering three new rescue vehicles to the fire brigades of Hengelo, Almelo and Enschede, located in Veiligheidsregio Twente, in the Netherlands. All the three vehicles are built on Volvo chassis FH 420 6x2 with X-Track hydraulic front-wheel drive. Each of the chassis is equipped with a controlled trailing axle, air suspension, a Powertronic transmission and a driver cabin with 3 seats. Ziegler ALPAS system The rescue vehicles come equipped with superstructure Ziegler ALPAS...

The Heinze Select event series offered two exclusive cultural and culinary days to invited top architects and planners at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg on March 9 and 10, 2017. WAGNER, the installer of the aspirating smoke detection system in the concert hall, accompanied the event for architects and specialist planners. TITANUS® aspirating detectors The participants had the chance to ask for data about the systems used in the Elbphilharmonie In addition to a look behind the scenes of the...

The Opal photoelectric smoke detectors are linked to Pearl control panels for enhanced protection money.co.uk recently completed a £3m renovation project to transform a Grade II listed castle into the ultimate high-tech workplace. To keep employees and visitors safe, innovative fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed throughout. Reliable fire detection system A Star Wars themed cinema, a library that has a secret passage i...

The new website showcases Chubb’s capabilities in the fire safety, security, and community care sectors Chubb Fire & Security Limited has launched a new website featuring the same quality products and services but with a redesigned approach to customer focus. With a fresh look and feel, the new site allows users to more easily access the services they require, ensuring a better customer journey. Chubb, a provider of security and fire safety solutions, is a part...

Not long after Autronica’s Trondheim headquarters moved, the Bergen office also moving into newly renovated premises. On the ground floor of the old NERA building, Autronica will have its own customized new offices, with bright environments and a good climate. Kokstad is located ten minutes from Bergen Airport and has a separate city rail stop and plenty of parking. Autronica welcomes all old and new partners. The office is in place from Monday, 3 April, and the new address will be Autr...

Bristol Uniforms will supply 1,900 sets of PPE in three batches over the next two years Bristol Uniforms, together with its distributor Pac Fire Australia, has landed a five-year contract with Airservices Australia to supply and maintain its airport firefighter PPE.Airservices Australia is responsible for managing Australia’s aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) services at 26 of the country’s busiest airports, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and...

Hale Products, a provider in high-performance firefighting pumps and equipment, announces the addition of a new Technical Service Team Leader to its professional Customer Support team. With a strong commitment to its customers, this new hire brings years of technical repair and maintenance experience from the fire industry. Joseph ”Joe” Neal will manage the internal technical support team. Neal has both technical and mechanical expertise from his years of service with Spartan Motors...

Georgios Kastias will focus on enhancing the manufacturing process through the application of best practices Apollo Fire Detectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgios Kastias as its new Operations Director. Focussing on operational excellence Bringing a raft of experience to the role, Georgios’s appointment reflects the commitment made by Apollo to achieving organisational excellence within the company, spearheaded by a dynamic and effective leadership...

Bristol Uniforms’ distributors play a crucial role in promoting the company’s international business Firefighter PPE suppliers and specialists from across the globe will be meeting in the UK in May at Bristol Uniforms’ three-day Distributor Conference.Held every few years, the conference is an opportunity for appointed distributors from more than 70 countries around the world to meet in Bristol to discuss their business, markets, and ambitions. This year&rsqu...

Amthal Fire & Security provides remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire and security solutions Serving thousands of happy commuters and tourists across leading London stations on a weekly basis, Sourced Market has peace of mind that its newest premises is safe and secure with Amthal Fire and Security. Designing and delivering security solutions Sourced Market, the artisan food and drink retailer, has brought the concept of a farmer’s market to the convenience...

FireVu’s innovative method of measuring the color and intensity of flame in an image results in exceptional detection rates, exceptional detection range and zero false alarms. FireVu is superior to all other visual flame detectors on the market which rely on flicker. However, UK and International Patents Pending. FireVu’s flame detection system is ideal for the early detection and warning of smoke and flame in industrial processes which utilize motors, conveyor belts, bearings and m...

The courses provide information on the EN54-23 standard for the use and function of VADs Apollo Fire Detectors has reinforced its commitment to promoting best practice in industry training by achieving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for two courses offered by the company. CPD-approved training courses Delivered at Apollo Fire Detectors’ Havant headquarters, the two courses aim to help boost the understanding of how different sensors, convention...

The critical communications specialist also offering technology trialling opportunities at British APCO 2017 Multitone Electronics plc, a designer and manufacturer of integrated communication systems, announces its forthcoming appearance at the British APCO 2017 conference and exhibition on stand A2 – which is being held at The International Centre in Telford, from 21st-22nd March 2017. Amongst the highlights on the Multitone stand for 2017 will be the company’s p...

The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it ha...

FIREX takes places at The Excel exhibition centre London and includes the latest products and services from the World’s leading fire companies Recognised by the Institution of Fire Engineers, the conference is delivered by subject experts and themes covered include tall building fire case studies, fire risk management, tall building firefighting. FIREX The Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in 2017 will take place at FIREX, the UK’s premier fire exhibition. FIR...

A disaster for every data center operator is the loss of data availability in the event of a fire caused by the power being turned off. In times when data centers with the highest availability have to guarantee a maximum annual downtime of no more than 5 minutes, a fire protection solution that cuts off the power and leaves behind extinguishing residues is outdated. The WAGNER Group GmbH is presenting protection solutions of the future that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of...

ZIEGLER, also known as Albert ZIEGLER GmbH, announced that it has acquired shares in the globally renowned manufacturer of aerial rescue platforms, CELA srl, company based in Italy. The cooperation will be on the development, production and sales of aerial rescue platforms. At the beginning of the year, ZIEGLER had sealed the cooperation with CELA srl by purchasing 25 percent of CELA srl shares. Through the cooperation, ZIEGLER is, therefore, able to expand its vehicle portfolio in the area of...

Kidde is pleased to announce the expansion of its public service campaign, Operation Save A Life, to Palm Beach County, Florida - the future home of the new UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings and world headquarters for UTC Climate, Controls & Security, of which Kidde is a part. Designed to educate consumers on the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide (CO), Operation Save A Life delivers smoke and CO alarms to at-risk residents in the community. Operation Save A Life is sponsored by Kidde,...

Leading life safety system manufacturer, Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited, has strengthened its position in the Italian market by acquiring fire and security product distributor, Device and Electronic Systems (DES srl). Expanding Into Italian Market Located in the historic city of Verona, DES srl is a distributor of life safety solutions across Italy, with many customers situated in the north of the country. This acquisition allows Hochiki Europe to expand the DES distribution channels and further...

Sparkling ideas and burning innovations can be found at FeuerTRUTZ 2017, the hotspot meeting of the fire protection industry. At the trade fair and congress on February 22 and 23, the WAGNER Group GmbH will be showing what customized fire protection solutions of the future could look like.  Oxygen reduction system As a plant plant, WAGNER has specialized in value-focused and process-sensitive areas The international system manufacturer and pioneering developer of preventive fire protect...

The Viking Group, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, announces that James Golinveaux has joined the company as its new President and CEO. He succeeds Kevin Ortyl, who served as Viking Group’s CEO for the last ten years, and Chairman since 2014. Mr. Golinveaux comes to Viking with nearly 35 years of fire protection industry experience including both contracting and manufacturing. A native of the San Francisco bay area, he began his career in 1982 as a trainee in...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, announces the availability of a new 5.6 K-factor Quick Response Flush Pendent Sprinkler. The new Model VK478 is cULus Listed for Light Hazard and Ordinary Hazard Group 1 and 2 occupancies, making it an attractive option for applications including apartments, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, churches, and office buildings. The new VK478 flush pendent sprinkler is offered in two standard w...

Modular and compact fire prevention: At LogiMAT 2017, WAGNER presents the P-Line, the latest generation of the oxygen reduction system OxyReduct®. The WAGNER Group GmbH has now launched a new generation of its pioneering oxygen reduction system OxyReduct®: the OxyReduct® P-Line. The P-Line combines the principle of efficient nitrogen production on-site using activated carbon with a uniquely compact design, low noise emissions and a modular system concept with a wide performance spec...

The durable waterproof and windproof qualities of the fabric, low water pick-up and quick re-dry properties, ensure protection from the elements  Bristol Uniforms, the UK’s designer and manufacturer of firefighting PPE, has unveiled brand new technical rescue garments made with the latest GORE PYRAD Fabric Technology. The new Gore Varde jacket and trouser combination will be offered as part of Bristol’s RescueFlex range, offering significantly more comfort and...