United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

The group will train on breathing apparatus, petrochemical fires and water rescue to over 50 firefighters Two Dundee Airport firefighters are to make a 3,000 mile round trek across Europe in a bid to share their lifesaving skills with firefighters in Bosnia. Watch Manager Gary Johnstone and airport fire fighter Lucas Belina will join two other fire fighters from International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), a Scottish based charity which equips and trains emergency servi...

Hochiki’s communications solution has multi-purpose structure to provide flexibility and expansion When the Extra Motorway Service Area (MSA) Group opened its facility on the M25 at Cobham in September 2012, it marked the culmination of a project that had first been discussed some 19 years earlier. Planning issues and some local objections to the size and scale of the proposed development meant that filling a 63-mile gap between service areas on this section of the mot...

Firetec Systems offers a wide range of inert and chemical gas based solutions Firetec Systems used this year’s FIREX International to introduce itself to visitors and delegates as the new name in active fire protection excellence and expertise. Initially focusing on gaseous fire suppression systems, this new organisation is evolving  from Berkshire based Eurotech Fire Protection, and is part of Nitin Fire Protection Industries - a leading name in fire protection th...

EN 54-23 is set to become mandatory at the end of December 2013 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, gave visitors to FIREX International a glimpse into the future with a preview of its new EN 54-23 compliant visual alarm devices (VADs). Set to become mandatory at the end of December 2013, the introduction of EN 54-23 has already had to be delayed due to the fact that very few manufacturers were able to offer compliant products to the...

Watch this video to learn more about Hochiki's FIREscape   FIREscape+ comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back up, and addressable LED luminaires At this year’s FIREX International, Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, showed visitors a live working demonstration of its unique FIREscape+ system.   By integrating addressable fire detection and eme...

C-TEC's new ZFP analogue addressable fire panels now safeguard the state-of-the-art arena   C-TEC's new ZFP fire panels have been installed to safeguard the stadium Two of C-TEC’s new ZFP analogue addressable fire panels are playing a major role safeguarding St Helens Rugby League Club’s new 18,000 seat ‘Langtree Park’ stadium.  The two 4 loop networked panels connect to over 600 devices including 500 Apollo detectors and...

The TWINFLEXpro system incorporates multipoint combined smoke and heat detector with a built-in sounder Fike Safety Technology (FST), the leading manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has donated its popular TWINFLEXpro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems to DCET Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of accredited training courses for the UK fire industry. DCET Training is a specialist training provider that was formed in 1995 by the electrical c...

The enhanced training helps crew to provide a better first aid response to causalities During 2012 the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service improved the first aid provision for our fire crews through the introduction of the "Immediate Emergency Care" programme*. This enhanced training and the improved knowledge of our staff means that crews are able to provide a better first aid response to causalities, when we attend incidents, and also outside of work too. The enhanced...

The tools also include a printed specification guide and a series of YouTube videos The latest addition to the suite of specification tools from fire safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products, is set to make life easier for specifiers by creating a tailored product specification for mains and battery powered smoke and heat alarms in just three minutes. Designed to help anyone involved in specification and procurement, the company’s new online Specification Gener...

The HFP Marine & Offshore control panel features 16 LED indicators and is available in variants with detection loops Visitors to this year’s FIREX International will have the opportunity to see the new HFP Marine & Offshore analogue addressable control panel from Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions. The introduction of this new product marks a significant development for the company, as it is the first time that it has o...

L@titude is fully compliant with the requirements for control and indicating equipment for fire detection systems Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, will demonstrate its brand new L@titude analogue addressable fire alarm control panel at FIREX International. Available in UL and EN versions, L@titude is fully compliant with the requirements for control and indicating equipment for fire detection systems laid out in EN 54-2. In additio...

ADT won the tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system  ADT Fire & Security, the UK’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced its selection as the security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre.  ADT won the competitive tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system (SMS); custom designed to secure the 400 doors throughout the premises....

Prysmian's FP PLUS is an enhanced hard skin fire-resistant cable that meets the requirements of BS 5839 Prysmian’s FP PLUS and FP 600S, along with Afumex BS6724, Prysmian’s Low Smoke Zero Halogen cable,  have been specified and installed in a new £350 million shopping centre development in Leeds. Trinity Leeds will have a million square feet of space traversing three of the busiest shopping streets in Leeds; Briggate, Albion and Commercial Street. It op...

Prysmian's FP PLUS and FP200 Gold were specified and installed for maximum circuit integrity C-TEC specialises in life-safety systems such as fire alarms, voice alarms and disability products all of which feature prominently in its new 75,000 sq ft facility. For these vital systems, Prysmian FP PLUS and FP200 Gold were specified and installed for maximum circuit integrity. The voice alarm system was connected to the fire alarm system so it can broadcast alert messages in the...

As part of NYFRS' support for the week, various activities will be held throughout the county North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the UN’s Global Road Safety Week along with the Chief Fire Officers Association’s (CFOA) National Road Safety Week both of which run from the 6th to the 12th of May. The UN’s Road Safety Week is aiming to draw attention to the need to better protect pedestrians worldwide, and contribute to achieving the goal of t...

FST will be launching a range of new products for its TWINFLEXpro smart 2-wire fire alarm system Fike Safety Technology (FST), the leading manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, will be demonstrating a range of new products for the first time in the Fike Tech Zone at this year’s FIREX International exhibition. The Fike Tech Zone will be a unique experience for its customers and visitors, where innovative products will be presented in a distinctive and inf...

Tyco will launch FireClass 501 panel, i-Flow inert gas system, 42bar SAPPHIRE system and AquaMist range Tyco Fire Protection Products will be exhibiting its latest innovations at this year’s FIREX International 2013 in Birmingham. New products launched into the fire detection, suppression and protection markets include the FireClass 501 addressable panel, i-Flow inert gas system, 42bar SAPPHIRE system and the launch of the re-engineered AquaMist range. Launching at the...

Sprue’s WST-630T has been designed to provide the earliest possible warning of fire The world’s first 10-year, battery powered wireless Thermoptek interlink smoke alarm – designed by fire safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products – has been shortlisted for Fire Product Innovation of the Year in this year’s IFSEC and FIREX awards. Recognising excellence and innovation, these awards are the premier event for the industry, celebrating the la...

The Fire Sector Federation will conduct a panel discussion aimed at assessing the outcomes of the inquest The recently published inquest into the Lakanal House fire in London 2009 has highlighted some key areas of non compliance, oversight and operational confusion directly attributed to the incident. It has also argued the tragic loss of life could have been averted if the correct procedures and legal recommendations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order had been fo...

SSAIB’s Marketing Manager will describe the advantages of its BAFE SP 205 UKAS-accredited scheme  SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, will have a double presence at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International shows in Birmingham. The organisation is exhibiting on separate stands within both shows from 13-16 May at the NEC. A full complement of SSAIB staff will be on hand to discuss a range of topics on stand D35 (Hall 5) at IFSEC...

Chubb's ControlMaster comprises of loop panels, repeaters, and detection and audio visual devices Chubb Fire & Security, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, has launched ControlMaster, an addressable fire panel specifically designed for small to mid-sized applications. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Control Master offers easy-to-use configuration opti...

RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smoke, Heat and Multi-Sensor alarms to be wirelessly interconnected by RF signals West Lancashire Borough Council has installed Aico mains powered RadioLINK systems into its blocks of flats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments.  The design provides a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when compared to panel-based alternatives. RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smok...

James will responsible for developing relationships with major national contractors and procurement groups Aico Business Development Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, James Cavan has been promoted to National Account Development Manager. A new post for Aico, the role of National Account Development Manager will see James responsible for developing relationships with major national contractors, procurement groups and house builders.  James has worked for Aico fo...

Ogura Tools combine portability and power to deploy hydraulic tools in enclosed and confined spaces Vimpex Limited, specialist suppliers of rescue tools and equipment to Fire Services worldwide, are pleased to have been chosen as suppliers to the newly developed London Southend Airport. Following purchase by the Stobart Group, Southend Airport is going through a period of major expansion. The renewed Airport Fire Service has taken delivery of two battery powered Ogura BC-300...

Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer of protective hazmat products and other protective equipment Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a global leading manufacturer of protective “hazmat” products and other high performance protective equipment, announced strategic initiatives, aimed at driving continued global growth in 2013 for the ONESuit® portfolio of high performance protective products. Highlights include the addition of design engineering expertise to t...

Hochiki Europe's FIRElink-400 systems were installed across the three buildings Vicentini Auto first began trading in 1974 as a family owned and operated car dealership and is based in the northern Italian city of Verona. Since then the company has steadily grown into one of the country’s most prominent outlets for the purchase of new and used vehicles, and is widely respected for the expertise of its employees. The company specialises in the prestigious Volkswagen, Aud...

The system uses modern technology available and brings many additional benefits to the Service Following the decision by Government in December 2010 to scrap the Regional Control Centres a project was set up by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to review its call handling requirements. The review identified that the current command and control system (used to record emergency calls and send fire engines and officers to incidents), Firecat, would need to be replaced by A...

The FLIR K-Series is designed to meet the toughest operating conditions FLIR Systems, the world leader in portable thermal imaging, has chosen FIREX 2013 to introduce to UK firefighters, a brand new range of uncooled radiometric cameras. The new FLIR K-Series enhances the company’s established presence in this sector by factoring in camera features developed for harsh industrial environments. A typical example is the torch-style grip of this new model that has been pr...

Technical Alarm Systems is using Apollo's XPander technology which communicates via radio signals Apollo fire detectors are helping to protect Exeter Cathedral. Exeter Cathedral is located within the heart of the city of Exeter, one of the most visited places within the West Country. The building is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country featuring the longest uninterrupted stretch of decorated vaulting in the world. In addition to the regular se...

The Chubb system ensures the safe communication of emergency messages and alarms A fire alarm and evacuation system has been installed by Chubb Fire & Security at the refurbished Blackburn Market to ensure the safe communication of emergency messages and alarms for visitors and staff. Chubb is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The covered market forms part of an 8 million investment for the regeneration of the town centre...