United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

With its crisp and clean new interface, the website provides easier, more intuitive navigation Zico is excited to announce the launch of their redesigned company website www.ziamatic.com. With its crisp and clean new interface, the website provides easier, more intuitive navigation, better search functionality, additional hi-res product images and embedded product videos, as well as improved social media synergy and customer service support options. “It’s importa...

Antony Smith will be working across a range of sectors where FireVu has established a strong track record AD Group's fire detection solution brand hires new business development manager to target data centre sector Antony Smith has joined AD Group from Tyco as the new business development manager for fire detection solution brand FireVu. Smith has held a number of senior sales roles at Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions over a 10 year period.  He will...

The Nomad Transformer is the tallest member of the Nomad Area-Spot family FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to officially introduce its tallest and brightest portable scene light, the Nomad Transformer. The rechargeable Transformer delivers up to 14,000 lumens for up to 24 hours at a max height of 12.5 ft (3.8 m). This powerful generator-free light uses CREE LEDs and can be used as a 360 degree scene light, area light and spot light. The Nomad Transformer is the tallest m...

Bristol has appointed new distributors in the Gulf States of Kuwait and Oman for its PPE products Bristol has seen its export business grow on the back of a successful expansion of its international distributor network. A busy promotional programme, which focused on attending a number of key international, and major national, fire exhibitions throughout 2013 and 2014, attracted the attention of distributors from a number of new potential markets. Following a careful selection...

The event was the perfect occasion for users to share experiences and learn about new aspects of RescueSim The RescueSim User Conference 2014 saw a successful gathering of industry, defence and emergency response professionals from around the globe engaging in animated group discussions, interactive workshops and best practice presentations during a packed day programme.  Organised by VSTEP and hosted by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) at their headquarters an...

The new SIL 2 technology in the E2S horns means that the functionality can be remotely checked Safety Integrity Level, SIL, is a measure of safety system performance expressed in terms of probability of failure on demand (PFD). In the oil and gas industry, particularly in the fire and gas detection systems where safety integrity is critical, SIL 2 is becoming a common standard across systems. To meet the growing demand in the oil & gas industry, E2S Warning Signals, the le...

Chubb’s new Controlmaster ZP2 analogue addressable fire alarm control panel manages all smoke detectors Chubb Fire & Security Limited has been awarded a contract by Dunedin Canmore Housing to upgrade a fire detection system within an estate managed by the Edinburgh-based housing association. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Central to the new contract is Chubb’s new Controlmaster ZP2 Analogue Address...

This new range of energy efficient power supply units come with EcoCharge intelligent battery charging capability Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the launch its STX range of energy efficient, and cost effective, switch mode power supply units (PSUs). The new range has been designed, specifically, to meet the demands of today's EN54-4 compliant fire systems and...

noCO is also a void monitoring safety shut-off system which constantly checks for CO in flue voids The latest addition to Sprue Safety Products’ expanding range of home safety solutions will offer an added level of protection against potentially lethal carbon monoxide (CO). Each year, dozens of people die or are injured as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, but these incidents are avoidable if appliances are regularly checked by registered engineers and working CO...

The Advanced Lifeline panel combines a hearing impaired alert system & ESPA-compatible fire engineer paging A leading UK girls’ school has selected multiprotocol fire panels linked to a high performance radio paging system from Advanced, to ensure the safety of pupils and DDA/Equality Act compliance. St Catherine’s School, Bramley, near Guildford, Surrey, comprises preparatory and senior (with boarding) schools for girls aged 4 and above.  In a recent upg...

The Ei414 is a flexible device that interconnects Aico RadioLINK smoke, heat and CO alarms wirelessly Aico, UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection, has developed an innovative product to solve a safety issue facing people in sheltered housing and other vulnerable people that use Telecare/Warden Call Systems. Telecare/Warden Call Systems are commonplace in dwellings for vulnerable people and are an important tool to let peop...

The Firetrace 1230 system hardware offers FSL’s customers a choice of fills to meet specific requirements FSL, the UK-based expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and provision, announces they are to distribute the LPCB approved “Firetrace 1230” system. Engineered for use with 3MTM NovecTM 1230, the 25 bar Firetrace 1230 system boasts all the benefits that Novec 1230 has to offer. With exceptional environmental credentials, Novec fire protection flu...

The AlarmCalm Button can be used by residents to manually verify an alarm signal Fire systems leader Advanced has stepped up the fight against unwanted false alarms with its new AlarmCalm complete false alarm management (FAM) solution. False and unwanted alarms are among the biggest issues in Fire today and, with AlarmCalm, Advanced has taken the high performance, ease-of-use approach it’s famous for to deliver a best-in-class solution. AlarmCalm comprises comprehensiv...

The new RDMs will provide support to distributors across all market segments including wholesalers across the UK Aico, a market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) protection products, has announced some key organisational changes that will see the company into a new phase of development. “As a progressive and innovating company,” states Michael Guinee, Managing Director of Aico and parent company Ei Electronics, “Aico is moving into a new phase...

The ‘Supporter’ brings a whole new level of safety and versatility to vehicle rescue and extrication Following extensive trials, Warwickshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service has become the first UK brigade to opt for the new Paratech ‘Supporter’ Vehicle Stabilisation System from Vimpex. Twenty-five sets were purchased allowing a pair of ‘Supporter’ struts to be carried on all front line vehicles. The ‘Supporter’ brings...

The noCO system provides the highest level of protection against carbon monoxide for homeowners and tenants The latest addition to Sprue Safety Products’ expanding range of home safety solutions will offer an added level of protection against potentially lethal carbon monoxide (CO). Each year, dozens of people die or are injured as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, but these incidents are avoidable if appliances are regularly checked by registered engineers and wor...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority ensure that they have conducted their Fire Risk Assessment North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are again reminding all business owners to make sure that they are providing the correct level of fire safety provision and are not breaching Fire Safety Legislation, following the prosecution of a business man operating in York.  Mr Lawrence Stephenson has pleaded guilty to 2 breaches of articles contained in the Fire Safety Order...

RescueSim is an incident command simulator for emergency responders and fire and rescue services The UK awarding body LASER has certified the RescueSim Virtual Incident Command training delivered by Peter Stanley Training. The RescueSim training is valued as two units at Level 2 in the UK Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF). Peter Stanley Training is an accredited training provider to over 36 Fire and Rescue Services in the UK and UK airport rescue firefighting services...

Aico brings its expertise to help customers ensure they get the very best fire and CO detection possible Domestic Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm company Aico will be exhibiting at HOMES (26-27th November, Olympia, London) for the very first time this year. HOMES is the UK’s only dedicated national trade event for asset and property management, repairs and maintenance, retrofit and sustainability in social housing, making it an ideal forum for Aico which is the ma...

Chubb’s new Fire Alarm Control Panel manages all smoke detectors and sound alarms within individual properties Chubb Fire & Security Limited has been awarded a contract by Dunedin Canmore Housing to upgrade a fire detection system within an estate managed by the Edinburgh-based housing association. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Central to the new contract is Chubb’s new Controlmaster ZP2 Analo...

RadioLINK lets users interconnect Aico alarms and accessories together using RF signals rather than cabling Sanctuary Housing, one of the largest social housing providers in the country, has installed Aico’s 160RC series mains-powered RadioLINK alarm systems into all of the 96 flats in its latest £10.4 million development in Newlands Place, Cumbernauld. Sanctuary Housing manages homes across England and Scotland, providing general rented, sheltered and home owner...

The Fike Corporation was recently recognized as the Large Business of the Year by the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation (BSEDC) at their EMPOWER Business Awards celebration meeting. This was the inaugural EMPOWER Business Awards event designed to celebrate the importance of business and entrepreneurship in Blue Springs and highlight the unique business and civic spirit in the community. The award recipients were selected based on economic factors such as growth, development, capital...

The Multi Detector is the fire detection solution for manufacturing – combining Visual Smoke Detection, flame and thermopile technology for the first time for fire safety industry professionals. FireVu is introducing the first fire detection solution for manufacturing that combines Visual Smoke Detection (VSD), flame detection and now temperature sensing technology in the form of a built in thermopile. The Multi Detector will offer manufacturers a solution that will identify and analyze...

More than 150 Apollo XP95 units were recently installed throughout one of the boys’ houses at The King’s School Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect a historic school in Canterbury, Kent, which counts playwright Christopher Marlowe, astronaut Michael Foale and actor Orlando Bloom among its former pupils. The King’s School is a co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils and sits in the grounds of the prestigious...

The new version Loop Calculator V2.21, assesses the design feasibility of a XP95 or Discovery fire detection system World-leading independent fire detection manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, has upgraded its Loop Calculator software, allowing access to free calculation software to assess the viability of a proposed fire detection design. Establishing the viability of a fire detection system is often carried out using difficult calculations and estimations which can lead to...

AlarmCalm comprises new intelligent alarm acknowledgement devices called AlarmCalm Buttons Fire systems leader Advanced has stepped up the fight against unwanted false alarms with its new AlarmCalm complete false alarm management (FAM) solution. False and unwanted alarms are among the biggest issues in Fire today and, with AlarmCalm, Advanced has taken the high performance, ease-of-use approach it’s famous for to deliver a best-in-class solution. AlarmCalm comprises co...

The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP To train, develop and assess their personnel against national standards of operational, tactical and strategic incident command, the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has signed a long-term deal to use RescueSim incident management simulators at their training academy at Exeter Airport. The simulators were delivered and installed at the academy by developer VSTEP. The addition of RescueSi...

Shropshire firefighter Sally raised £2,200 for the charity which got her back on her feet after breaking her back in a horseriding accident A firefighter who feared she would never walk again after breaking her back in an accident has raised £2,200 for the charity which got her back on her feet. Sally Barnett (42) also did it in style with a sponsored weekly walk up The Wrekin, a Shropshire landmark rising to 1,335ft, for a whole year including Christmas Day and N...

The European Business Awards now in its 8th year is engaged with over 24,000 businesses from 33 European countries Coventry-based Sprue Aegis plc has been recently named as a National Champion in The European Business Awards sponsored by RSM International; a prestigious competition supported by business leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe.   The European Business Awards, now in its 8th year, engaged with over 24,000 businesses from...

Over 12,000 metres of Prysmian’s FP PLUS cable was specified for fire alarm systems in the refurbishment of both the tunnels In excess of 12,000 metres of Prysmian’s FP PLUS enhanced fire resistant cable was specified for the fire alarm systems in the significant refurbishment of the Queensway and Kingsway tunnels in Liverpool together with the iconic art deco ventilation stations. The Queensway tunnel, known locally as the Birkenhead tunnel, was opened by King Ge...