United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The event will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss modern methods of port security SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 "The port environment is constantly changing with new technologies and procedures in all areas of port operations, but security will always remain a core part of a port's operations. Security has always been needed for protection against theft, sabotage...

FP200 Gold was specified and installed to supply the emergency lighting system throughout the building Prysmian FP200 Gold cable has been specified for the Central Library in Manchester, one of the most instantly-recognisable landmarks of the city. The Grade II listed library was built in the 1930s, and refurbished between 2010 and 2014. The Central Library is the second-largest public lending library in the UK. For such an important public building, fire safety was a pri...

The event will provide effective learning experiences for all delegates through the carefully selected expert speaker line up SMi Group reports: Registration is now open for SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which will take place on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 in London, UK. As the last line of defence, port security teams play a critical role in ensuring that the nation is protected from external harm. Therefore, it is essential for ports to boa...

The suppression control system installed in the building comprises four ExGo panels with mode select key switch assemblies ExGo suppression control panels from Advanced have been installed in a £20m, state-of-the-art data and high performance computing centre at the University of Cambridge that is working on some of the globe’s greatest challenges. Customer Situated on the West Cambridge site of the University of Cambridge, the building is the new home for hi...

The new rig can apply loads of up to 1000kN on a protected steel beam under fire testing conditions BRE has installed a new rig that tests the fire protection systems used on the steel frame beams which play a critical role in maintaining the load bearing capacity of multi-storey buildings in the event of a fire. This comes in response to the rising popularity of multi-storey steel frame ‘towers’ in global cities and towns, changes in standards and higher quality a...

High Volume Pump from Harrogate was used at the Northern Power Melrosegate Electrical Sub Station (York) to keep it operational North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service continue to respond to flooding incidents around the county and in the City of York with the majority of these, recently, being in Tadcaster, Malton and York. NYFRS is being supported by other Services including the use of High Volume Pumps from Tyne and Wear, Durham and Darlington and Nottingham fire and rescu...

The webinar will explore what is expected from a responsible person in regards to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The Fire Protection Association (FPA) will host the first FIREX webinar for 2016, focusing on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and what this means to individual businesses. The interactive webinar will take place on Wednesday 27th January at 2.00pm. To explore in regards to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Presented...

Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre uses Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software Bield Housing and Care’s Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre (ARC) is one of the first facilities of its kind to provide fire detection system monitoring and management from multiple sites using Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software. Bield Housing & Care Since it formed in 1971, Bield Housing & Care has remained committed to improving the quality...

ESFRS have agreed to support the call handling arrangements relating to requests for CFOA FRMR assistance via Sussex Control Centre January 2016 will see the start of a new Coordination Centre to support all UK Fire and Rescue Services attending incidents within the maritime domain and specifically those that respond to incidents ‘at sea’. The new Centre has been established by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Fire and Rescue Marine Response (FRMR) wo...

AVIOTEC is based on intelligent algorithms to distinguish between real fires and disturbance values Bosch Security Systems introduces AVIOTEC, a new solution for reliable and early fire detection in challenging environments. Building upon proven Bosch camera technology and Bosch's Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA), video-based fire detection can supplement state-of-the-art fire detection technologies and enables early detection of smoke and flames in environments where these ca...

Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield along with Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, keep customers up to date about fire and security sector Wessex Fire & Security has promoted two of its longest serving staff members to new key customer service positions. Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield between them have over 40 years with the company that is part of the Wessex Group, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Working alongside Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, the pair ensures that customers are kept...

The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space Blackburn Council has granted the planning application for Chubb Fire & Security Limited’s new Blackburn office, a high-performance workspace for hundreds of employees. The project will transform the existing Blackburn office campus into an advanced, integrated and sustainable space for Chubb and UK affiliates of Otis Limited and Carrier Controls Limited...

SOTERIA offers PureLight Sensing Technology, loop integrity & protection against disturbance phenomena Apollo Fire Detectors is pleased to announce that products in its innovative new fire detection system range, SOTERIA®, are now available to order. Comprehensively tested to exceed EN54 standards, the SOTERIA® collection offers the next generation in fire detection expertise. Currently covering heat and optical detection areas - either individually or in inno...

Advanced MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use The UK’s newest Harvey Nichols, which recently opened in Birmingham, is protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. The Harvey Nichols store Advanced’s benchmark MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use. The fully integrated 4 loop MxPro 4 panel covers the entire Harvey Nichols store, which...

Rescue Global supports nations affected by disasters, and its mentorship are highly valued in international community Disaster response relies on robust information and efficient action, and for good reason. Lost minutes and lost lives go hand in hand when people are uprooted and thrown into the new, terrifying reality of a cataclysm. To save lives, disaster responders must be able to take informed action to counter overwhelming odds, and UAVs have the potential to be an i...

Justin Rowe received medal for the fundraising activities undertaken for a number of charities Watch Manager Justin Rowe from Malton fire station has received the BEM (British Empire Medal) in the 2016 New Year’s Honours List, for the fundraising activities he’s undertaken for a number of charities. This includes a mammoth run undertaken in 2013, which saw Justin and a number of his colleagues run to all the 225 fire stations in New York City over 7 days. Justin...

FP200 Gold with excellent data & signal transmission characteristics, is an ideal choice for voice alarm, addressable & networked systems A substantial volume of Prysmian’s FP200 Gold fire resistant cable has been specified and installed for the fire alarm systems in a significant refurbishment of the Tulip Factory in Redruth, Cornwall. Customer Tulip is a leading food producer in the UK, with 16 sites across the country, supplying to retail and food servic...

SkyTech’s conferences will cover a broad spectrum of UAS developments and industry applications The SkyTech 2016 UAS conference & exhibition has announced its speaker line-up for January’s event. International experts will consider key developments from across the unmanned aviation industry, alongside discussion of UAS applications for a range of business markets. 40 speakers across three conferences An extensive conference programme will see 40 speakers...

The Chubb Sales Academy features a series of 18 bespoke learning modules delivered over a five-week period Chubb Fire & Security Limited has created a dedicated learning and development academy to enhance the sales, technical and customer service skills of both new and existing employees. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Meeting high standards The Chubb...

Survitec will provide body harnesses, rescue slings, shock absorbing lanyards, static ropes, karabiners and pulleys Survitec Group, a global leader in the manufacture, supply, inspection, testing and maintenance of safety and survival equipment, has been awarded a contract by Kent Fire and Rescue Service to supply bespoke packs of safe access equipment for use by fire crew when working at height. The equipment was purchased through a Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO...

The Clugston FM team can now undertake reactive & planned maintenance for alarms, detectors and fire suppression systems The facilities management arm of the Clugston Group, which provides estate support to schools, hospitals, factories and commercial premises, has added a fire equipment maintenance service to its range.   Clugston established the fire safety service to provide specialist support to help estate managers, landlords and premises owners maintain their...

Premier Waste UK selected Honeywell’s FAAST system, controlled by Notifier’s Pearl control panel for removal of unwanted alarms With high levels of dirt and dust, waste recycling plants are challenging environments for life safety systems to operate in. Disruption from unwanted alarms can result in unnecessary costs, such as waste redirection, moving stored materials to safety and process downtime. This makes the use of ultra-reliable and accurate fire detection es...

The certification is applicable over 50 different E2S explosion proof, intrinsically safe & general industrial product E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, recently renewed its Russian Fire Certificate applying to a series of popular products. The extended Certificate of Conformity to GOST 53325 -2012 issued by Fire Safety Technologies, the independent Russian Approval authority, is valid until...

Also, Honeywell D1 system and All-Spec air sampling device were installed at the zoo In 1930, George Mottershead bought Oakfield House in Chester, along with seven acres of land, for the grand total of £3,500. He then visited a zoo in Manchester and what he saw that day inspired him to create ‘a zoo without bars’. George opened Chester Zoo in 1931 with his family and a small group of animals, never forgetting the vow he made. By the time he died in 1978, aged...

Chubb was recognised to develop apprentice training and new in-house training framework for established engineers Chubb Fire & Security has been recognised by two high-profile institutions for its commitment to developing apprentice training and for its new in-house training framework for established engineers. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Department...

The webinar will give vital update on how the fire protection industry is performing The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has recently published its 5th Market Conditions Report; together with FIREX International they hosted a webinar on Wednesday 18th November 2015 at 11.00am to disseminate key findings from the report. During the FIA webinar, Ian Moore, Chief Executive Officer of the FIA answered questions on how the industry is growing and where this is coming from, along w...

The Viking Group, a renowned brand in the manufacture and distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Kevin Ortyl, has been named the 2016 recipient of the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s Golden Sprinkler Award. This award, which is the NFSA’s highest honor, is presented each year to an individual that has dedicated his or her career to advancing the fire sprinkler industry. Ortyl began his career at Viking in...

Xtralis provides a wide range of safety and security solutions for vehicle research and retail applications Xtralis VESDA VLP & VLC aspirating smoke detectors are providing very early warning smoke detection for the Ricardo Vehicle Emissions Research Centre (VERC), a new facility for the development of next-generation of clean, low carbon vehicles located in Shoreham, UK. Ricardo is a global engineering, strategic and environmental consultancy, founded by Sir Harry Ricardo...

Two MxPro 4 networked panels already installed in station, will increase to four when two MxPro 5 panels are added to Crossrail sections Travellers passing through the flagship Tottenham Court Road Station on London's Northern Line and the new £14.8 billion Crossrail network, set to open in 2018, will be protected by intelligent fire systems from Advanced. The combined Crossrail and London Underground station, which originally opened in 1900 as part of the Central Londo...

Chubb received a Gold Award for the third consecutive year, for its systems business Chubb Fire & Security Limited has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the third consecutive year, for its systems business. Chubb Fire & Security’s branch network business received a Silver Award. Chubb is a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions for businesses and industry nationwide, and is a part of...