Fire Industry News for September 2025

Established in 2012, SLS is a premier consultant providing building code compliance, fire protection engineering, and accessibility solutions in new and existing buildings.  SLS professionals navigate the complexities of construction projects to achieve compliance and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. With operations in Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and New York, their innovative fire and life safety solutions are delivered through a collaborative approach with project stakehol...

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has once again endorsed its commitment to fire safety by supporting Fire Door Safety Week, the national awareness campaign first launched in 2013 in response to widespread neglect of fire doors. The Fire Door Safety Week initiative was created to raise public understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property. Quality standards to proper installation Something as simple as propping a fire door open can prevent it from...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK and Eire’s most widely recognized certification body for fire and security providers, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Webster as its new Head of Marketing. Jon will be heading NSI’s marketing strategy and communications, helping to strengthen the organization’s brand and support its continued growth across the security and fire safety sectors. Global growth and launch of new services Jon brings extensive experi...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of fire safety experts and training providers, Cork-based B-Safe Group.   B-Safe Group is an industry specialist, established in 2019, building on a legacy of fire safety expertise that dates back to 1983, offering its customers fire extinguisher service and supply, as well as a broader range of fire services, including health and safety training and fire consultancy. Focusing on fire awareness B-Safe Group is well known for its...

Hochiki Middle East FZE will bring more than a century of fire detection expertise to Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, demonstrating why its 'We Do Fire. Better'. ethos continues to earn the trust of developers, consultants, and engineers across the Kingdom. From 29th September to 1st October, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall 5, Stand E-10, visitors can explore advanced life safety solutions engineered specifically for the region’s most challenging cond...

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews a dangerous inconsistency in fire safety, outlining why fire doors deserve the same respect as the other day-to-day items people use around their homes, work, and places of leisure. Whether it’s boiling the kettle, charging the phone or changing a lightbulb, it’s second nature to be cautious when handling a potentially dangerous object. The common appliances, technologies, and commodities found around homes and places of work can pose risks, and f...

Euralarm will organize a webinar on Fire safety in EV parking garages on October 14, 2025. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has brought both environmental benefits and new safety challenges. The nature of EV construction is to protect the battery cells from weather, surface water spray, and damage in normal use, and this presents a challenge in delivering extinguishant to the cells. Therefore, it is extremely challenging, if not impossible, to stop in-cell thermal runaway inside the tractio...

MacGuard Security Advisors proudly announces its advisory role in the recently announced acquisition of Gallaher & Associates (Gallaher) by Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings. This transaction positions Gallaher to accelerate growth, while preserving its 50+ year legacy of excellence in fire, security, and communication solutions. Services to electronic security MacGuard's specialized consulting expertise guided the Gallaher family and le...

In support of greater fire safety standards, Allegion UK has announced the launch of its new Fire Door Hardware Logbook, a practical guide designed to assist responsible persons with hardware installation and maintenance. Allegion has unveiled its latest customer resource in line with this year’s Fire Door Safety Week, with an aim of drawing attention to two of the most prominent problem areas of fire door safety in improper installation and inadequate maintenance. Allegion’s new...

Fire protection specialist WAGNER will be presenting its portfolio for rail transport at this year's TRAKO in Gdansk from September 23 to 26, 2025. TRAKO is considered one of Europe's major trade fairs for traffic systems and railway infrastructure and offers a central platform for international exchange on current developments in the industry. At booth B01, WAGNER Rail GmbH will present innovative fire protection solutions for the rolling stock. The company will demonstrate how its pioneeri...

Firefighters can find themselves in challenging situations on the job every day, and they expect their equipment to be working and to help keep them safe on each call.  MSA Safety, Inc., and Bristol Uniforms, Ltd., understand this expectation, and this week, at the Emergency Services Show (ESS) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, both are showcasing how their expertise in fire safety solutions and in fire equipment care can help firefighters and fire brigades enhance efficiency and safety. Fi...

Andy Mathes has joined Oshkosh Airport Products as Business Unit Director, leading the strategic direction of the company’s airport firefighting vehicle business. Mathes brings extensive experience in revenue growth, product management, business development, and cross-functional leadership. He joins from Plexus Corporation, where he most recently served as Global Customer Director, and previously held progressive operational leadership roles at Amcor, a global Fortune 500 company headqua...

RESCUE Intellitech, a globally renowned provider of innovative solutions for the firefighting and rescue services industry, is excited to announce the launch of the single-phase version of their highly acclaimed Solo Rescue decon washer. The introduction of this new variant is set to revolutionize the industry by offering enhanced accessibility and expanded opportunities for fire departments in the Americas. The Solo Rescue decon washer, originally available exclusively with a three-phase elec...

Ahead of the much anticipated review of BB100 for England, British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd’s (BAFSA) sprinkler ambassador and the driving force behind the website, Sprinkler Saves UK, has compiled a report for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to form part of the industry’s case to Government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Scotland and Wales. The report details case studies where sprinklers have actuated having an imp...

The Idaho Department of Lands has partnered with OroraTech USA to become the first in the nation to deploy a statewide satellite-based wildfire detection and monitoring system, giving dispatch centers and firefighters a powerful new tool to protect Idaho’s landscapes, communities, and economy. This initiative will integrate OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution platform, which uses public and proprietary satellites equipped with advanced thermal imaging to detect heat anomalies and emerging...

On September 30, Euralarm is organizing the webinar ‘How multi-sensor fire detectors can help to reduce false alarms’. In modern fire detection technology, multi-sensor fire detectors play a decisive role in the early detection and prevention of fires. These innovative devices combine various sensor technologies to ensure precise and reliable detection of fire events. Use of multi-sensor fire detectors This webinar is intended for fire safety professionals, service companies, bui...

The fire protection industry is amid some exciting technological developments. While the core tenets of fire protection remain the same, new products allow for solutions that are more efficient and sustainable, not to mention safer. In this article, CLM will highlight some of the most recent advances in fire protection technology, and how they can transform the industry. Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize everyday objects. In essence, the tec...

Metron Energy Applications was founded in Greece in 1997 to offer integrated fabrication and construction solutions in the Oil and Gas Industry. Ever since, the Company has grown rapidly to national and international prominence, expanding its activities to other fields, such as power, aviation, water, marine, and food industries, and is involved in projects in more than 45 countries worldwide. Formula Techniki S.A. was commissioned to install a new fire detection system at the new petroleum pr...

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has selected Motorola Solutions’ command center technology, including Control Room Solution (CRS), to strengthen the service’s call handling and emergency dispatch. The solution will help to increase the speed, effectiveness, and resilience of Leicestershire FRS’s incident response to support frontline and community safety. Ongoing software maintenance will help ensure the critical system remains current. Serving a population of...

Organizers of Secutech Thailand - Thailand’s major fair for security and fire safety for commercial and industrial premises, announced at the press conference at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok that the 2024 edition will return to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, from 30 October – 1 November 2024. Over 80 key local industry players were in attendance, and key stakeholders discussed the industry development and upcoming market trends with the a...

Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria found in blood and body fluids, as well as protection...

Streamlight, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting, launched the rechargeable Stinger 2020 S, a powerful work light featuring 2,000 lumens, a body-mounted switch with intensity mode selector and battery status indicator, and a textured body for an enhanced grip. The new Stinger model, which is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, also features PiggyBack charging options that allow users to energize both the light and a backup battery at the same time. Newest mode...

Hochiki Europe, a global pioneer in life safety solutions, has partnered with VOLT EHF, a specialist in electrical and fire alarm systems, to install a comprehensive and scalable fire detection system at the Fjarðargata development in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. This landmark project is a mixed-use complex that blends modern architecture with historic structures, creating an interconnected space that includes apartments, a hotel, a shopping mall, restaurants, offices, and a library. To...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of sophisticated capabilities to further the safety, health, and well-being of defense and security personnel at DSEI 2025.   Pioneering Dräger’s lineup is the Breathguard 2500, a carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide gas detection device designed for continuous air monitoring when crews are within confined environments, such as military defense vehicles.  Important fea...

WAGNER Group GmbH has once again been awarded for its research and development work. In a decision dated August 11, 2025, the Research Allowance Certification Authority (BSFZ) confirmed the eligibility of the current R&D projects for funding and awarded the fire protection specialist the BSFZ seal for the second time. WAGNER received this recognition for the first time in 2022. WAGNER's high level of expertise Official recognition by an freed testing authority confirms WAGNER's high level...

Orr Protection, a provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, has acquired all of the business assets of Compass Fire Protection, LLC, based in the Seattle, Washington area. The acquisition complements Orr's established alarm, detection, suppression, and monitoring portfolio and strengthens their presence in the Pacific Northwest. Compass Fire Protection's union sprinkler capabilities in the Puget Sound area also present opportunities for Orr to service its West Region customers...

Hochiki Europe, a global pioneer in life safety solutions, has partnered with VOLT EHF, a specialist in electrical and fire alarm systems, to install a comprehensive and scalable fire detection system at the Fjarðargata development in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. This landmark project is a mixed-use complex that blends modern architecture with historic structures, creating an interconnected space that includes apartments, a hotel, a shopping mall, restaurants, offices, and a library. To...

Whether it’s the end of the day or end of term, when schools close, it’s not unusual to see children and staff alike scrambling out the doors as they head for a much needed period of relaxation. Though, more vital than finding an exit for a break is the need to safely and swiftly evacuate school premises when an emergency situation arises. When fire breaks out in a school building, every second counts. Panic and emergency escape routes provide a direct path to safety and are critica...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will present its latest technological advancements at DSEI 2025 in London from 9 to 12 September 2025. One of HENSOLDT's core competencies is the active and passive detection of threats and the protection of platforms and their users. In this context, software-defined defense plays a crucial role. Latest AESA radar technology The latest AESA radar technology and ensures the rapid detection and tracking of around 1,500 targets The TRML-4D air defense radar w...

New Government data of fire and rescue service incidents analyzed by HETAS for Chimney Fire Safety Week (CFSW), reveals that Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded to 181 chimney fires over the last year, the most out of all counties in England.  Dorset and Wiltshire follow in close second with a combined 113 chimney fires; Hereford and Worcester are third with a combined 95; North Yorkshire follows in fourth with 90; and Norfolk fifth with 86 chimney fires reported between...