United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The Systems Partners Programme consists of a nationwide network of highly trained BAFE accredited life safety system integrators Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, recognises the crucial role its installation partners play in its mission to achieve unparalleled levels of customer service and satisfaction. To further its commitment to installer support and development, it has announced the launch of a Systems Partners Programme. Hochi...

The fire system based around Advanced’s MxPro panels was installed and commissioned by Firecrest Services A landmark London school, designed by one of the world’s leading architects, has had its fire system upgraded with an MxPro multiprotocol fire system from Advanced. Designed by Foster and Partners, the award-winning Capital City Academy was built to the highest standards as a new breed of school, creating an environment that nurtures and inspires young people....

Children from St Lawrence's Primary School with firefighter Wayne Castree Primary schoolchildren in Shropshire are proud of their school caretaker Wayne Castree - part of Church Stretton's firefighting community. Wayne is one of 12 "on call" firefighters stationed at Church Stretton Fire Station who respond to 999 calls at all times of the day and night. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is also proud of county employers' such as St Lawrence CE Primary School head Dick Lang...

Reflex’s analogue addressable fire detection systems were installed across the hotel facilities Reflex Systems, the integrated fire and security systems specialist, has recently completed a major project to upgrade the fire detection systems for one of the UK’s leading hotel groups QMH UK Ltd. The contract was carried out over a four week period, which involved upgrading the fire detection systems on 18 hotels, including 12 Holiday Inns, three Best Western hotels...

Fire Fighting Enterprises is at the forefront of beam smoke detection technology Protecting buildings from the risk of fire is never an easy task, and historic properties often bring their own particular array of problems: ornate decoration, irregular and high ceilings, lack of wiring and large indoor spaces. Optical beam smoke detectors are specifically designed to overcome these potential issues, with a number of features that make them inherently well-suited to protecting...

Software enables building engineers to perform realistic desk top simulations Scientists at the Fire Safety Engineering Group of the University of Greenwich have released the next generation of the world’s most advanced evacuation and crowd simulation software, buildingEXODUS. Version 6.0 incorporates capabilities to simulate human behavior associated with the use of lifts/elevators for both evacuation and circulation. This new capability is based on data collected fro...

CVCHA to choose a combination of Ei261ENRC mains-powered CO alarms and Aico's new Ei208 powered CO alarms Already a market leader for its mains powered smoke alarms in the social housing sector, Aico is pleased to announce its Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms are now being specified by Castle Vale Community Housing Association (CVCHA) for the first time. Midlands based CVCHA manages 2,300 properties which were transferred from a Housing Action Trust in 2005. Falling outside th...

Wessex turned the school’s analogue equipment into a digitally encoded IP system without changing existing cameras Purbeck School in Wareham now has state-of-the-art CCTV after its old analogue system was updated by Wessex Fire & Security. The company based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, managed a complete upgrade with extra cameras all for under £5,000. They cleverly turned the school’s analogue equipment into a digitally encoded IP system without the need to...

Jo Bird ships 65% of its manufactured output to markets outside the UK The factory and office staff at Somerset based Jo Bird were joined by over 20 representatives of the local community, business organisations, customers and suppliers when Somerset’s Lord Lieutenant, Lady Gass, visited the company’s offices in Highbridge recently to present the Queens Award for Enterprise International Trade. In this year’s awards announced in the spring, Jo Bird, one of t...

Matt Gautrey together with Luke Preston, were shortlisted in the “Engineers of Tomorrow” category An apprentice from Wessex Fire & Security picked up a gong at the annual Security Excellence Awards – the industry “Oscars”. Matt Gautrey together with Luke Preston, who both attend Yeovil College, were shortlisted in the “Engineers of Tomorrow” category. The pair competed in a skills challenge at the International Fire & Sec...

Fisk Fire was tasked with installing Apollo's XP95 range across the campus’ communal areas and bedrooms The University of Hertfordshire houses more than 3,400 of its students in University owned and managed accommodation. The College Lane Campus is based at the heart of the University, giving students access to the Students’ Union, its entertainment venue – The Forum – as well as teaching rooms and the University’s largest Learning Resources Centr...

The scheme will see fire crews patrolling areas of north-east and west London next spring and summer to identify fire hazards Cycle Experience, part of the TTC Group road safety organisation, has provided training for London firefighters as part of a pilot scheme to expand the London Fire Brigade's use of bikes. The scheme will see fire crews patrolling areas of north-east and west London next spring and summer to identify fire hazards such as abandoned cars and fly tipping,...

ExGo is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options ExGo is Advanced’s extinguishant and suppression control system, which has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms. High-profile installations have been made across the globe, including recently in the National Library of Romania. ExGo features the quality, technology an...

The MxPro 5 fire panels are the leading multiprotocol choice and are renowned for their world-beating quality One of Britain’s most prestigious luxury hotels, De Vere Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire has selected high performance fire panels from industry leader Advanced, for a complete replacement of its existing fire systems. The contract for the new system was awarded to Trinity Fire & Security Systems, who specified the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced to form th...

Firefighters and staff from across the county collected the cash in a variety of events including car washes A record £30,000 has been raised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service over the past year in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity - most of it through washing cars. Firefighters and staff from across the county collected the cash in a variety of events including car washes, and through donations and legacies. They celebrated after receiving a Certificate of Apprecia...

Wagner's ASD ensures rapid response to fire condition, protecting staff and the valuable logistics operation WAGNER UK’s TITANUS PRO•SENS Air Sampling Smoke Detection (ASD) systems were chosen to provide advanced fire detection for Tesco’s latest 500,000 sq. ft. distribution centre in Dagenham, Essex. The project was designed and installed by Leader Systems, who has completed the majority of fire alarm system installations in these latest generation Tesco dis...

James McWilliams is highly experienced within the industry and is focused on maintaining high standards Wessex Fire & Security has appointed a new Service Manager to help strengthen and develop its growing maintenance and service operation. James McWilliams is highly experienced within the industry and has spent a number of years working overseas in the Middle East. He will head a team of 36 at the company’s service department that is increasing in size as the firm...

Hochiki's new ALN-EN, ATJ-EN and ACC-EN devices have features that reduce false and unwanted alarms Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the launch of three new sensors, which take fire detection to the next level of performance and reliability. The new ALN-EN, ATJ-EN and ACC-EN devices have a number of innovative features that improve functionality and reduce false and unwanted alarms – making them the most intelli...

Aico’s Ei160RC Series incorporates advanced suppression and calibration technology to reduce false alarms Dacorum Borough Council in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire is fitting Aico mains-powered Ei160RC Series smoke and heat alarms across its 10,500 strong property portfolio as part of its rewiring programme. The Council has been fitting Aico smoke alarms for eight years, originally within its sheltered housing schemes, but has found the alarms to be so cost-effectiv...

Williams spent the first 18 years of his career at ICI in a number of operational, technical and sales roles FSL, the expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, has announced the appointment of Kim Williams as its new regional sales manager for the Middle East. Using his extensive knowledge of the region, Williams is responsible for generating new business and increasing the profile of the company within a variety of industry sectors. His wealth of...

The site ensures the access to detailed information about FSL’s extensive range of gaseous fire suppression products Firetec Systems Ltd (FSL), the expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, has announced the launch of its new website. The result of extensive consultation with its customers, it comprises a whole host of user-friendly features such as intuitive navigation, full search capability, and a fast and aesthetically pleasing interf...

Apollo will also use the show to highlight its 15 fire detection products that have been independently evaluated World-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, will showcase its tried, tested and trusted range of fire detection products at Intersec 2014 (Dubai, 19 – 21 January 2014). Visitors to Apollo’s stand (Hall 1, Stand 502F) will have the opportunity to find out about the company’s extensive product and service offering in...

Wessex’s staff donned eye-catching garb in homage to the popular character from “Where’s Wally” Staff at the Wessex Group made £475 for Children In Need - by being Wallies! They donned the eye-catching garb in homage to the popular character from the “Where’s Wally” children’s books. Bosses at the company based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, encouraged workers by donating £5 to the cause for every Wally who turned up. The...

Powered by C4 LED technology, the new red Vantage features an improved light output of 115 lumens Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting to the fire service industry, has introduced a bright red version of its Vantage helmet-mounted tactical light, featuring the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) logo. Streamlight will donate $3.00 from the sale of each light to the Foundation.  “The Vantage offers a super-bright, hands-free...

Silver band has been making music since 1869 Musicians from the Shaftesbury Town Silver Band can trumpet news of their ensemble even further thanks to a donation of 50 musical scores from The Wessex Group. The company, based in the North Dorset town, is celebrating its half century this year and each month is giving “50 somethings” to a good cause or charity. It has provided sheet music for the musicians who play at community engagements and public events thr...

Robin will work to bring in new business in the key London and the South East marketplace Leading fire systems manufacturer Advanced has boosted its team in South East England with the appointment of Robin Kemp as regional sales manager. Formed in the UK 14 years ago, Advanced now markets its panels, fire systems, fire paging and suppression and extinguishing control panels in over 60 countries worldwide. The company’s continuing growth is in part due to exceptional...

The partnership offers a scholarship for psychological first aid for fire, rescue, EMS, law enforcement responders FoxFury Lighting Solutions has partnered with C4L & Associates and 1st Responder Treatment on a custom hand painted Reach For The Light firefighter helmet to bring awareness to responder stress. Funds raised from this helmet raffle will go towards stress management training for first responders and emergency workers.   In the arena of emergency mana...

The course provides an overview of what is required when installing hybrid wireless fire detection systems Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the introduction of its latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Hybrid Wireless Fire Detection - The Standards & Technologies. Designed for M&E contractors and consultants, architects and end users, the course provides an overview of what is required w...

The Fike system instantly raised the alarm, ensuring a fast and safe evacuation of all the tenants Significant structural fire damage and potential loss of life have been avoided following the fast and orderly evacuation of a block of 5 apartments in Blackpool, UK, following a fire. One of the tenants returned home after a night out and prepared some food. They then fell asleep and the kitchen area caught fire. The Fike TWINFLEX smart 2-wire fire detection system instantly ra...

Starting early next year, teams from fire services nationwide will be challenged to increase their daily activity levels Comparatively, how healthy is the Fire Service? Not very, according to a Government-sponsored review published in 2012. The report states that of 24,272 firefighters tested for the rate of oxygen consumed during exercise, 2,890 failed to achieve healthy levels. No organisation depends on the health and wellbeing of its employees more than the Fire Service....