United Kingdom (UK) Fire Industry News

Meadowcrift Mill drowned in fire was attended by four fire crew from Rcohdale, Bury, and Heywood. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service recently battled the fire at a mill in Rochdale. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service recently tackled an inferno at a mill in Rochdale, underscoring the importance of having regular fire risk assessments in commercial premises.The incident at Meadowcrift Mill in the Bamford area, which involved the roof void of the single storey i...

C-TEC's new fire safety products will enhance the safety of new veterinary hospital in Glasgow The new C-Tec fire solution system helps in providing better safety of animals and staff against possible dangers of the fire. A new veterinary hospital in Glasgow city centre now features a fire detection and alarm system from C-Tec, a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). C-Tec's powerful XFP analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at the facility, which featu...

Sprinkler prevented spread of fire and saved Coral Island fromdevastation The Coral Island one of the major tourist attractions of Blackpool was saved by sprinklers. A blaze at one of Blackpool's major attractions was brought under control by sprinklers, a fire service spokesman said. Fire broke out at a florist's shop in the Coral Island leisure complex on the Promenade in the early hours. The sprinkler system also activated an alarm, which brought fire crews promptly to t...

London Fire Brigade is trying to curb fires spawned from rubbish piles Between August 2009 and August 2010 there were 8,438 rubbish fires in London. The Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) today warned that the introduction of alternate weekly rubbish collections to London could cause more fires and divert the attention of the firefighters away from other life saving work. Local authorities will experience a financial squeeze in the coming we...

All fire detection and alarm equipment needs to be regularly tested to ensure it is fully functional - Becky Reid A regular check of fire safety equipment helps to maintain the safe environment of the premises.Commercial premises owners and the responsible person in such places may want to ensure they regularly test their fire detection and alarm systems in order to avoid the fate of one hotel manager.Plume of Feathers hotel manager Michael Martin was hauled before magistrates...

A firefighter demonstrates to kids all about 'being safe against fire' Firefighters lack in proper communications equipment and other safety gadgets which might help them in times of accidents while they are on the job. The safety of firefighters is being risked by communications equipment supplied to fire stations by contractor EADS, according to the secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles, it has been reported. Mr Pickles told the House of Comm...

New Bafe website has detailed news archive section having both current and historic news Through the new  website visitors are able to find information about scheme documents making it easy for members, influencers or specifiers and buyers to access. BAFE is launching its refreshed new website  to provide a more interactive site that is for the first time is connected directly to its member database giving "live" searchable data available not only to Bafe memb...

The owners of The Ventuers Hotelhave been fined over £27,000  Awan Investments Ltd and Malik Mohammed Bashir were found guilty of serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. A company that owned a Paddington hotel has been ordered to pay over £27,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty of serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. T...

Senior fire officer John Das Gupta ofShropshire Fire and Rescue Service  Court ordered hotel manager to pay £5,355 fines in the first court case brought by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service after the failure of fire alarms. Magistrates have ordered a hotel manager to pay fines and costs totalling £5,355 in the first court case of its kind brought by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service after the fire alarm failed to go off in the premises. Nine...

Fire safety inspectors often visit places to check whether fire safety order 2005 is properly adhered or not  Risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be kept under review by the responsible person adhering to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A landlord has been ordered to pay over £16,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Jagjit Si...

Chief Fire Officer, Paul Raymond emphasized on a unified Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service  Fire chief praised county farmers, a publican, milk machine manufacturer and an international supplier of medical and rescue equipment, who were the latest employers. Shropshire firefighters would not be able to save people from house fires and rescue victims trapped in wrecked cars without the ever important staff who work “behind the scenes,” warned...

South Cheshire College gets an enhanced fire setup from Chubb Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. An integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions, which in this case includes a fully networke...

Advanced armour system protects soldiers in the battlefield as they guard against explosive devices Active Blast Defence System offers life-saving protection against a number of improvised explosive devices (IED's). Troops in theatre need the best and most advanced armour protection for the job in hand. ABDS Aps. holds the patent for an innovative defence solution, called Active Blast Defence System, which can offer life-saving protection against a number of improvised explos...

London firefighters are demanding change in working hours According to firefighters union, the brigade's management has started issuing letters of dismissal in a bid to force firefighters to accept the new shift patterns.  London firefighters could down their tools in the near future following the Fire Brigades Union's (FBU) revelation that members overwhelmingly backed industrial action. The union has issued a notice to London Fire Brigade (LFB) that it will start to b...

C-TEC are aiming to educate landlords and building managers on how to better protect their properties C-TEC will be hosting its highly topical ‘Hush those false alarms: Unwanted Alarm Management Solutions’ seminar at this year’s Firex North. With fire protection in flats, apartments and other houses of multiple occupation making the news for all the wrong reasons in recent times, C-TEC’s seminar aims to educate landlords and building managers on how to...

The London Fire Brigade has run a course for young people coping with autism London Fire Brigade has worked closely with local autistic charities in adapting the LIFE programme for children suffering from autism. Young people with autism are working with London's firefighters to learn about fire safety and boost their confidence. Dagenham and Erith Fire Stations have recently hosted week long specially adapted Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) course for local youngst...

The Cooksafe campaign is targetedat young professionals in theLondon area  London Fire Brigade’s recent kitchen fire safety campaign “Cooksafe” included three terrible cooking ideas in a Recipes for Disaster in their booklet. Blazing beans, smokin’ sausages and boozy flambé are just three of the terrible cooking ideas included in a Recipes for Disaster booklet published as part of the London Fire Brigade’s recent kitchen fire safety c...

Fire chief Paul Raymond hasmade a public clarificationon firefighter cuts  Shropshire’s fire chief has made a public appeal for people to take extra care to prevent fires and accidents as the economic axe prepares to fall on the county’s fire and rescue service. “Front line” firefighter services will not be compromised, promised Paul Raymond adding that fire engines and firefighters will get to incidents “as they always have done.” Bu...

Fire and rescue teams across UK are facing major budget cuts Commission chairman Michael O'Higgins said it was reassuring that most areas had "robust plans" in place to cope with the loss of staff.The report was based on a study of all 46 England's local fire services. Fire services in England hit by strike action or a flu pandemic would struggle to cope with a major emergency, such as a natural disaster or a terror attack, a spending watchdog has warned.An Audit Commission st...

The Welsh Assembly is protected bycomplete fire and security systemdesigned and installed by Chubb Welsh Assembly is grateful to Chubb to install complete fire and security system in building. Members of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The &...

C-TEC's Hush Buttons have provedan outstanding success in the Thomas Ellis Owen-designed building C-TEC's award-winning Hush Buttons have been installed at The Friary, a fabulous Grade II listed building in Southsea, Portsmouth. Hailed as a major breakthrough in the battle against false fire alarms in Houses of Multiple Occupation, C-TEC's Hush Buttons have proved an outstanding success at the luxuriously renovated Thomas Ellis Owen designed building. Built in 1851, the...

The problem of hose in question came into light when an engine supplied in August 2007 created a problem    Clarke UK Ltd. has issued the following circular to all their customers. It relates to Service Bulletin CSB 002 dated 14 July 2010. The first point we feel that has to be made is that this is not seen by Clarke Engines as a campaign. It is a service bulletin communication which suggests that there could be a problem with a water heater hose and...

Rami Batrawi, IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar's General Manager, commented on the superb performance of the company  IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar will be performing the inspection, installation, and repair of fire safety systems in 53 schools and 26 kindergartens throughout Qatar.  International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) -Chubb Fire Qatar, a leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, has been awarded one of its largest projects to date from the Supreme Educ...

Solar panels in the fire stations have not only cut down the harmful carbon emissions but also the electricity bills  According to the latest reports, London Fire Brigade has smashed its own carbon reduction goals before time. A report has revealed that London Fire Brigade has smashed its own carbon reduction goals and is now setting even more challenging targets to reach before 2015, exceeding those proposed by the Mayor of London. The Brigade originally aimed to slash...

Rob Dobson warns Londoners that serious fires can also be a reality for far too many people LFB commissioner Ron Dobson wants every Eastendersfan  to follow simple safety tips to avoid fire risk. Millions of people watched the Queen Vic burn on BBC drama Eastenders on Thursday and capital’s Fire Commissioner is warning Londoners that serious fires can also be a reality for far too many people. Figures released show that 50 people died in accidental fires last year...

Flame 5000 uses camera to detect flames and ends the possibility of false alarms Draeger's display at Firex North 2010 will be focussed on fixed gas detection systems and the use of infra-red (IR) sensor technology to reduce maintenance and calibration intervals. Flame detection Representing a significant development in flame detector technology, the Draeger Flame 5000 is certified as SIL 2 capable and is suitable for use as part of a functional safety system.  Reliabl...

The professional training courses run by UK Fire Training meet the current standards of fire safety and protection UK Fire Training has come out with a more specific and professional Fire Warden Training for the firefighters and the fire wardens.Businesses and organisations looking for fire warden training need to be aware that not all training providers will be able to reflect the unique circumstances and challenges facing an organisation.Following the recent chang...

The new fire system comprises of a fire panel and repeater with over 150 Apollo fire detection points. Southampton-based Chris Lewis Fire & Security has completed the installation of an addressable fire alarm system at Naim Audio’s headquarters in Salisbury. One of the most commercially successful privately owned British audio companies, Naim Audio designs and manufactures world class hi-fi equipment and designed the premium in-car audio system for Bentley...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is actually waiting for the findings of the undergoing reviews Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has clarified that it has no future plans of making 'compulsory redundancies' and 'closing fire stations'.There are currently reports that Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is planning to make 'compulsory redundancies' and considering 'closing fire stations'. Contrary to these reports, at this time there ar...

Billund Airport selected Sepura TETRA terminals for new digital communication system Sepura announces two major contract wins in Denmark: Billund Airport and Sonderborg Fire and Rescue. Sepura announces two major contract wins in Denmark: Billund Airport and Sonderborg Fire and Rescue. Sepura celebrates these recent achievements with Radiocom Denmark A/S, its Danish distribution partner. Billund Airport selected Sepura TETRA terminals following the recent deployment of a new...