United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Squadron Sergeant Major Steve Jolliffe nominated the company for the Silver Award Chubb Fire & Security Limited has been recognised for its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces, winning a Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence’s Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers campaign. Chubb, a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Squadron Serge...

Steve is looking forward to increasing Apollo's worldwide presence World-leading independent fire detection manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, has appointed Steve Brown as its new Managing Director with regional responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Steve has an excellent record of growth and business transformation in his previous roles, and joins Apollo from ITW, where he was Group President of the International Catering Equipment division. Steve's...

The technology behind SOTERIA, known as PureLight incorporates enhancements to the smoke entry process The unique technology behind SOTERIA, known as PureLight incorporates both enhancements to the smoke entry processFollowing the successful introduction last year, Apollo Fire Detectors has unveiled the new addressable detectors which form the initial line-up in the SOTERIA™ detection range, the next generation in fire recognition technology which is designed to improve...

The Chubb FX range was selected for the design excellence award in the Protective Equipment category Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won 2014 GOOD DESIGN® Award for its Chubb FX stored pressure fire extinguisher range. The range features an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. Launched in late 2012, it was designed in consultation with DCA Design International, one of the world's leading product design and d...

Barnoness will address professionals from across security, safety, fire. facilities and service management industries Baroness Karren Brady CBE will deliver a powerful talk focusing on business management and the importance of strong leadership regardless of age, gender and industry on the first day of UBM EMEA’s Protection and Management Series at London ExCel. Baroness Brady - first of three inspirational keynote speakers Addressing a 400 capacity theatre of prof...

Choice was appointed by Mitie Technical Facilities Management under a rolling annual contract Choice Fire & Security Solutions has been appointed by the leading strategic outsourcing business Mitie Technical Facilities Management to provide an array of fire protection maintenance services, under a rolling annual contract, for The Ark – the landmark, 10-floor, multi-tenanted office building in Hammersmith, West London with 168,000sqft of lettable floor space. The Ark...

E2S Central Europe Sales Manager Joachim Ebert will be heading up the company’s presence at the event Joachim Ebert, Central Europe Sales Manager for E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning signals, will be heading up the company’s presence at ACHEMA on Stand G86 in Hall 11.1. The booth will feature existing, updated and new E2S products that are widely specified in chemical industry and process control...

Target audiences for the week are young drivers & their passengers who run at high risk for accidents Fire and Rescue Services across the UK will be coming together between the 8th and 14th June to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Services will be running events and activities as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)’s 2015 Road Safety Week highlighting that, as a risky activity, driving requires full att...

Event will involve a number of demonstrations & interactive session for pupils who attend school Between the 8th and 14th June 2015 Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are coming together to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Driving is a risky activity, so it requires full attention at all times. Drivers who are distracted significantly increase their risk of causing a devastating crash. Target audience - young drivers &...

Competition will help young engineers and apprentices to showcase their skills Engineers of Tomorrow, the annual competition that encourages the development of future talent within the security sector, is a true advocate for apprenticeships. Helping young engineers and apprentices to showcase their skills, Engineers of Tomorrow is a competition that allows apprentices in the security sector to prove themselves. Undertaking a 90-minute assessment, participants assess a pr...

FAAST LT easily adapts to meet the challenges of culturally important structures Culturally important historical buildings can present some of the most challenging applications for fire detection. Ornate architecture - which often draws high visitor numbers - requires careful consideration and care, creating the need for discreet fire detection that preserves aesthetical impact, without causing structural damage. Many applications of this nature are home to priceless and irrep...

The announcement follows the campaign launched by the BBC’s Watchdog programme The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has welcomed retailer Sainsbury’s announcement that from Halloween 2015 it will be testing all children’s dress-up outfits to the British nightwear flammability standard. The supermarket has further announced that it will introduce tests that are more rigorous than the British nightwear flammability safety standard during 2016. Watch...

Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required A landmark, £11.6 million new building at the University of Sheffield has been equipped with the industry-leading, Lux Intelligent emergency lighting test system from Advanced. Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required, saving money, time while maintaining compliance. It has recently b...

Kentec’s Syncro, Sigma & Elite ranges will be on show together with fire control panels London’s ExCel Centre provides the perfect opportunity for leading fire detection and alarm control product manufacturer Kentec Electronics Ltd. (Stand E120) to showcase their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, analogue, conventional & extinguishant ranges of fire control panel solutions. Life Safety System Specialists Kentec’s market-leading Syncro,...

G.F. Fire Solutions is an approved independent fire risk assessor with the Institution of Fire Engineers Following the recent spate of high profile fires, G.F. Fire Solutions Ltd, is asking small and medium-sized businesses in London and the south east to check that their business complies with Fire Safety legislation. Many companies are not aware of the risks to the business, whether or not a fire takes place. Those companies which have not carried out a fire risk assessment...

FIREX will includes C-TEC’s powerful new proprietary addressable protocol, CAST along with a host of associated devices Organisers of FIREX International have polled their exhibitors to discover all the latest trends and innovations that will be on display this year, the Innovation Trail will allow visitors to navigate all the newest products and services from across the fire safety industry that have launched this year. Highlights of Innovation Trail Highlights of...

FIREX International will showcase all the latest technology, solutions and knowledge From June 16-18 this year the Fire Industry will once again gather in London to participate in FIREX International, the annual industry event that connects the global security and fire markets. FIREX International is co-located alongside IFSEC International which re-unites the fire and security industries in one location. There are increasing opportunities and convergences within both sec...

CFOA are calling for change, so fancy dress costumes are subject to the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is calling for children’s fancy dress clothing to meet the same safety standards as children’s nightclothes, and for further research into the labelling of adult clothing. The call comes as BBC TV’s Watchdog (to be broadcast 8pm, Thursday 14 May) features a segment on the fire risk posed by...

With Keyholder Care alert an on-site employee can be contacted by the ARC to ensure their safety Chubb Fire & Security Limited has introduced a new keyholder alert service to help employers protect employees who work alone or respond to activated alarms. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. With the new Keyholder Care alert, an employee’s mobile phone is allocated a unique reference number and a dedicated...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority urge business owners urges business owners to conduct fire assessment Following the prosecution and sentencing on 27/03/2015 of a business operating in York, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has appealed to the courts for the sentence to be varied. Following inspection of the American Nails premises at 8 Stonegate York, by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety officers, in July 2012, a prohibition notice wa...

New head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves certified to MarED standards As part of a wider programme to introduce a range of products incorporating the very latest fabrics and PPE materials, Bristol has completely upgraded its protective clothing range for marine firefighters. The new head-to-toe range includes fire coat and trousers, helmet, boots and gloves which are all certified to MarED standards. Operating internationally, meetin...

Choice Fire & Security Solutions has installed and commissioned fire and security alarm systems at the new, combined Church of England Primary School, Pre-School, and integrated village hall community facilities in Etchingham, West Sussex. Choice was awarded the contract for this development by M&E contractor Mechanical Services Ltd. The project’s main contractor was Balfour Beatty. This greenfield construction is arranged in three, connected, modern, timber clad ‘barns&rsqu...

The award is in recognition of Chubb’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2014 Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. International Safety Awards Now in their 5...

The course is run by experts in the field who have multiple years’ experience in Fire Service roles People who are interested in pursuing a career in the fire and rescue service are invited to an open day. The University of Wolverhampton has launched a BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue degree in London to meet demand, and the course covers everything required for a firefighting career. An Open Day will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2015 at Harrow Fire Station, from 10am unt...

40 devices including Multipoint ASD detectors, call points, sounders and beacons, were installed in the bar Corey’s Sports Bar, a newly refurbished nightspot in Tamworth, UK, has invested in a fire detection solution from Fike Safety Technology (FST). Located in the town centre, the new bar opened at the end of 2014 and offers local residents the latest sports, music, entertainment and food - 7 days a week. FST approved systems integrator, Justice Fire & Security...

HIAL has donated over 50 breathing apparatus sets and cylinders as well as personal protective clothing Fire fighters in poorer countries are set to receive life saving firefighting equipment thanks to a donation from Dundee Airport operator HIAL. A large consignment of old but working firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus kits has been donated to Scottish charity International Fire & Rescue Association (IFRA) by HIAL’s 11 air...

For more than 100 years, Hale Products, Inc., a division of IDEX Corporation’s Fire Suppression Group, has a been an industry provider. Two years after consolidating all of its production, engineering and customer facing groups to a central location, Hale is still one of the companies in the fire suppression industry that is a total solution provider. Hale designs, manufactures and tests its product lines onsite at its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Ocala, Florida. The company also u...

Hale Products, Inc. has introduced a new DFG pump system for marine, industrial and nuclear power applications. Using two 80FC pumps on a single gearbox, the new system is capable of 6,000 GPM, or twice the power. “This two-pump product is truly unique because it can deliver the volume you need or, when put together, can deliver higher pressures,” said Jeff VanMeter, product manager for pumps at Hale. “In these industries, every other product in this flow range is only using o...

Sprue’s FireAngle smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used by UK Fire and Rescue Services The government recently announced plans to introduce new legislation to make it mandatory for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in private rented properties. Sprue’s FireAngel branded smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products have been used for many years by the UK Fire and Rescue Services as part of their Home Safety Campaigns and we...

Kentec’s Syncro, Sigma and Elite product ranges will be on show with range of site-specific fire control panels London’s ExCel Centre provides the perfect opportunity for leading fire detection and alarm control product manufacturer Kentec Electronics Ltd. to showcase their extensive EN, UL & FM, marine, analogue, conventional & extinguishing ranges of fire control panel solutions at FIREX on stand E120 from 16-18 June, 2015. Life safety system specia...