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In September and October BAFSA hosted two very well attended webinars titled “Towards a greater understanding of BS9251: 2021 (Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies. Code of Practice) & BS EN 14972 Fixed firefighting systems. Water mist systems. Part 1." You may not have chosen to participate but via Dropbox, you can now access the recording of the webinar along with the extensive Q&A sessions. The next webinar is at 10:00 on Tuesday 26th October when...

The event organizers for A+A Congress 2021 (A+A Dusseldorf 2021) have announced that this year’s trade fair, scheduled to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany (from October 26-29, 2021), will take place in-person. A+A Congress 2021 In typical circumstances, MSA Safety Incorporated is a regular attendee and exhibitor at the event, as A + A has proven to be one of the world’s foremost safety events. After careful consideration, however, MSA Safety Incorporated has decided not to exhibit...

FirePro, alongside channel partner Delta Pyramax, participated in this year’s China Fire 2021. The exhibition was held between 12 – 15 October at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. About china Fire China Fire, launched in 1986, is a biennial exhibition now in its 18th edition. It is one of the world’s top 3 exhibitions for fire protection and promotes the entire spectrum of fire safety and engineering products. This year’s theme was ‘Smar...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will conduct a one-day Keeping You Informed: Systems, Storage, Suppression, and More educational program on Tuesday, November 16 as part of the organization’s year-long 125th Anniversary Conference Series. The all-day online event will feature a total of 10 educational sessions and industry roundtable discussions featuring subject matter experts and can be viewed on the scheduled date or via on-demand anytime for up to a year. Attende...

Many firefighters have not received the essential training necessary to respond to fires and other incidents involving compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Join the NVFC for this webinar sponsored by Hexagon Agility on October 28 at 2 pm ET to highlight critical information firefighters need to know when responding to CNG vehicle incidents.  

The NVFC’s four-module Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training provides students with an overview of the role of an ISO and covers communications and safety, as well as the practical application of this information. For a limited time, take this course for free in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. Please note, this is not an ISO certification program The NVFC is offering this course free of charge for a limited time to all fire and emergency service members. NVFC courses are always free for NV...

Come and visit Nittan at FIM Expo on 19th October 2021 at Titanic Center in Belfast. Run by the Fire Industry Association, this free-to-enter event on the 19th of October allows you to check out the latest fire detection and alarm products in an informal setting. There will also be FIA-sponsored CPD seminars available on topics relevant to the industry, ranging from code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of the fire detection and fire alarm systems for b...

XCMG is exhibiting emergency and rescue solutions of four major categories, geological disasters, high-rise rescue, petrochemical fires, and flood disasters, at the China Fire 2021 fire safety event, which opened on October 12, 2021, in Beijing, China. China Fire 2021 Ranked in the world's top three exhibitions for fire protection and emergency rescue, the four-day trade show, China Fire 2021 is an international platform for industry-renowned products and advanced technologies. XCMG’s l...

The webinar, scheduled for 2nd November, will focus on the Testifire range and how it supports compliant testing of all brands of the detector within the Carrier portfolio – making it ideal for all customers of Carrier working with detectors from the Apollo, GST, Edwards, Aritech, Ziton, and Kilsen brands. Interactive session Hosted live, the content has been put together by Detectortesters Support Specialist, Paul Gatens and Guillaume Roques, Product Manager for Fire at Carrier, and wil...

Oshkosh Corporation’s Fire & Emergency segment is displaying the new Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle at China Fire 2021. The new vehicle will be displayed at Oshkosh’s China Fire booth, located at site E1-04. In addition to the new Striker ARFF, the booth will feature the latest fire and emergency vehicles and technology. “Even amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, China’s strong economic growth has resulted in a heightened need for advanced fire protection and resources,...

Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency segment is displaying the new Oshkosh® Striker® ARFF vehicle at China Fire 2021. The new vehicle will be displayed at Oshkosh’s China Fire booth, located at site E1-04. In addition to the new Striker ARFF, the booth will feature the latest fire and emergency vehicles and technology. Developing innovations “Even amidst the global pandemic, China’s strong economic growth has resulted in a heightened need for advanced fire protec...

With the many complexities in implementing a state-of-the-art safety program, combined with the millions of workplace injuries that continue to occur every year, the value of technology that simplifies safety procedures and connects safety managers to their employees, who are working in hazardous environments, has never been more important. MSA Connected Work Platform That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA), a globally renowned company in worker safety technology and solutions, has intr...

Envirograf announced that it was great to finally return to exhibition events. Now that COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have been lifted, Envirograf was able to return to exhibiting products at numerous exhibitions taking place across the United Kingdom. UK Construction Week 2021 Envirograf was present at the UK Construction Week 2021 (UKCW 2021) exhibition Envirograf was present at the UK Construction Week 2021 (UKCW 2021) exhibition, which was held from October 5 - 7, 2021, in Birmingham, UK...

London Build is an award-winning show and is widely viewed as one of the best & largest construction exhibitions in the world. Winner of Best Brand Expansion at the Exhibition News Awards and finalist of Best Trade Show in the UK at the AEO Awards. Visit the Coopers Fire stand F48, to find out more about the BS 8524 fully compliant products, book a CPD seminar and learn more about fire and smoke curtains. Free Seminars Coopers Fire offers a range of free Continuing Professional Developmen...

For over 95 years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has raised fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week, held annually the first week of October. This year's theme, "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety," is especially important as Americans spend more time working, studying, or recreating in their homes. In support of this vital initiative, Kidde is proud to offer helpful alarm tips and information as part of Carrier's Healthy Homes Program. Kidde is a part of Carrier Gl...

Finally, The Security Event 2021 took place at Birmingham NEC in early September, some 18 months after the industry last had the opportunity to come face to face at a gathering of this scale. And it certainly didn’t seem like it was a minute too soon. The Zitko stand was well attended and not just by industry visitors. Since the last show, the company’s virtually doubled in size and over the three days, they had most of the 30+ team present. Train & deploy solution 12 months o...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a new online training program centered around combustible dust, an industrial workplace hazard that, if left unaddressed, can lead to fire, flash fires, and explosions. The new learning solution is based on the latest edition of NFPA 652, Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust (2019), which mandates the completion of a dust hazard analysis (DHA) for existing processes and facility compartments where combustible dust may be...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host Global Trends and Research, a one-day online program covering contemporary life safety challenges and research efforts, to ensure that practitioners have the information and knowledge to succeed in their roles. The virtual conference on Tuesday, November 2, will cover topics ranging from alternative energy solutions, green buildings, parking garages, to exterior facades. The program, the sixth in an 11-event year-long 125th Anniversary C...

The LEADER team is now at the CHINA FIRE show in Beijing. Meet them at booth 07A - Hall W3 to discover their new products. Fire fighting equipment : Firefighting battery fan Firefighting nozzles with trigger TRIGGERFLOW Firefighting selectable flow nozzles MULTI FLOW Firefighting automatic nozzles FLOW-MATIC Portable fire monitor PARTNER 2 Firefighting Thermal Imaging Camera Leader TIC 3 and 4 Firefighting foam proportioner Leader MIX USAR vi...

GearGrid is pleased to announce they will be attending the 2019 Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show June 3rd – 5th at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. The Athletic Equipment Managers Association Show provides a great opportunity for GearGrid and attendees to discuss the storage challenges athletic facilities are currently facing. Individual athletic facilities GearGrid is dedicated to listening to these challenges and working with its customers to find th...

FirePro UK, FirePro’s Master Distributor in the UK and Ireland, participated in the Fire Safety Event at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, between 7th and 9th September 2021.  FSE, is one of the largest Fire Safety events in the UK that attracts a dedicated and focused network of buyers responsible for maintaining the very highest standards of fire safety management.  Event Review Exhibitors showcased their latest products, technologies, and solutio...

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to once again be offering free fire extinguisher hire to the local community, charity, or non-profit bonfire or firework events. Thereby helping to keep the community safe on bonfire night. Event details Abbot will discuss the event with users, taking into account the expected number of attendees, and ensure the fire safety requirements are covered by a suitable number of fire extinguishers on the night. Up to a maximum of eight per event. This offer is only...

The platform for fire protection solutions opens its doors again from 18 to 19 October 2021 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg. At the international trade fair for preventive fire protection, AQUASYS Technik GmbH will once again present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting. In hall 10.1, stand 208, visitors can convince themselves of the efficient mode of action of fire fighting by using high-pressure water mist and exchanging impressive references with experienced specialists. Fi...

  After the Civil Protect in September, Rosenbauer Italia will also present an extensive selection of Rosenbauer products at REAS 2021 from October 8 to 10. As an absolute highlight, the RT Revolutionary Technology can be experienced at the booth (No. C10-D9 in Hall 1).The Rosenbauer team is looking forward to the visit!

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.  “Smoke alarms have played a leading role in...

Nittan Europe is delighted that they could take part in The Fire Safety Event at NEC Birmingham, held on 7th – 9th September 2021. This free-to-enter event was aimed for visitors to gain direct insight into the latest fire protection and prevention products and solutions, to maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management. The Nittan team have had an incredibly successful three days at the event. Many thanks to all the visitors and customers for making the first presence at...

Fire Chiefs and Fire & Rescue Services across the United Kingdom have recognized the emerging practice of ‘wedging fire doors open’ as an increased threat to fire safety in a post-COVID world. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said, “We have identified that some premises are wedging open self-closing fire doors as a COVID-19 control measure intended to reduce the need to touch locks and door handles. Self-closing fire doors are fitted within your premises to...

The Fire Safety Event, held at Birmingham’s NEC, saw a welcome return of exhibitions for the fire industry. After 18 months without a trade show, it was fantastic to be out meeting people again and, judging by the numbers in attendance, it was an event the industry was definitely ready for. event review The event featured more exhibitors than ever before and a comprehensive program of seminars.  Visitors to the Detector testers stand were able to experience the latest in testing te...

On Tuesday, October 5, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host Keeping Hazardous Environments Safe, a conference for those who work in industrial settings, the chemical and petrochemical sectors, emergency management, plant operations, occupational health and safety, code enforcement, the fire service, and the energy field. The one-day program will feature educational sessions, industry roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, live chat exchanges, sponsor demonstratio...

Abbot Fire Group is once again supporting Fire Door Safety Week which highlights the importance fire doors play in fire safety precautions. Running 20th – 26th September, the week is  championed by the British Woodworking Federation. It aims to raise awareness of the crucial role fires doors play. It also aims to educate how to spot signs of wear and tear which could compromise the effectiveness of a fire door.