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The Security & Fire Excellence Awards took center stage on 4th December 2023 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK, with over 1000 people in attendance representing the UK private security sector.   Marking its 24th year, these well-respected Awards celebrate the very best people, projects, and processes the security and fire sectors have to offer.  New categories A significant number of NSI-approved companies from across the UK emerged as both winners...

Kentec Electronics, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will showcase its world-pioneering range of extinguishant release panels and its depth of fire detection, alarm, and control portfolio at Intersec 2024; demonstrating how the future of the industry lies within open-protocol technology. The award-winning Taktis® Fire will take center stage, with the UL and EN variants exhibiting a new era of integration with fire safety systems being connected with building infrastructure a...

A few days ago, at the A+A Safety (A+A 2023) trade show in Germany, DuPont Personal Protection (DuPont) announced the winners of this year’s Nomex® Innovation Award. For industrial applications, PW Krystian was selected for its innovative ChemGuard® protective clothing range made with Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ technology, a sustainable and durable chemical-repellent finish. ChemGuard® protective clothing range recognized Comprised of a protective jacket and bib...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, is sponsoring the Emergency Service of the Year category at the FIRE Magazine Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards for the second year running. Sponsorship reflects Dräger’s commitment to supporting and celebrating the achievements of services that have made a significant difference in fire and emergency performance in the most critical incidents of the past twelve months. ESOY award The Emerge...

Euralarm will organize a live webinar on the digitalization of remote services on December 5th, 2023. In this free session, experts from the industry will explore the transformative power of digital technology in revolutionizing remote fire services. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is crucial for the fire industry to embrace digitalization to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. The panel of industry experts will discuss the latest advancements in remote serv...

AX’s FireScout AI, a groundbreaking solution harnessing advanced AI technology and tailored algorithms, is the pioneering provider that has the capability to identify the early stages of a wildfire. Once smoke is detected, notifications are sent to emergency response teams reducing response time by up to two hours, safeguarding lives and property, while mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the growing significance of AI technology, AX is set to expand its global pr...

Euralarm, Eurolux, EAPFP, and Modern Building Alliance will organize a webinar on attracting talent for the fire safety sector during the first day of the European Fire Safety Week.  On November 13, starting at 13.30 CET Euralarm, Eurolux, EAPFP, and Modern Building Society will organize the webinar Attracting Talent: A Fire Safety Sector Fit for the Future.  Webinar speakers Speakers will be Krzysztof Biskup of the European Fire Safety Alliance, Andrew Bailey of Rathbone Results, G...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) attended the second U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on October 10 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. The event was hosted by U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and was attended by key leaders in the fire service and federal government, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agen...

Around 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2023 on 6 and 7 December 2023. Thanks to its growing success, the international trade fair will be held for the first time in the larger Hall 10.1 at Koelnmesse, which offers more space for stands and live demonstrations.  Around 140 exhibitors will present their latest fire protection solutions there, while a varied specialist program will be offered in parallel on the trade fair stage. In addition, seven VdS-exp...

FirePro celebrated a resounding success at its 6th Global Convention, which was held from September 18th to September 21st, 2023. The event, which brought together channel partners and industry experts from 53 countries, showcased the company's global reach and its commitment to innovation and excellence. 6th FirePro Global Convention The convention commenced with a warm welcome and registration of around 120 delegates The convention commenced with a warm welcome and registration of around 1...

AX, a global pioneer in cutting-edge facial recognition technology and security solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the LPRC IMPACT 2023 conference, held at the University of Florida, October 2-4, 2023. During the conference earlier this week, AX had the privilege of engaging with key retail accounts to collaboratively develop strategies aimed at reducing the staggering $112 billion annual losses incurred by the retail industry, as per the 2023 National Retail Security Survey (...

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Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will be exhibiting during the A+A exhibition taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 24 - 27, 2023. A+A is the world's largest event for safety, security, and health at work. Together with the International Congress for Occupational Safety and Health, the event covers all aspects of a holistic prevention culture, from occupational health management and personal protection to workplace design and operational safe...

In the wake of the exponential growth of its connected safety wearables worldwide, global safety technology provider Blackline Safety Corp. announced it will be exhibiting at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy show, taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from October 2-5, 2023. safety and real-time insight Members of the media are invited to visit the Blackline Safety booth for a behind-the-scenes look at what is differentiating the company’s technology and why energy industry organization...

Teledyne FLIR, a world pioneer in thermal imaging cameras, is set to exhibit its latest products and groundbreaking solutions for the oil & gas industry at ADIPEC 2023. Live demonstrations The event, one of the largest of its kind, will take place from October 2nd to 5th in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attracting over 160,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. Visit Teledyne FLIR Booth 1005 and experience “live” demonstrations of the company’s new range of...

Fire service leaders, medical experts, HR professionals and those affected by menopause gathered at The Rep (Birmingham Repertory Theatre), in central Birmingham last week for the NFCC’s first Menopause in Fire conference. The NFCC Menopause in Fire conference, which took place on Thursday, 21 September, 2023, offered a unique opportunity for colleagues within the fire and rescue sector to learn more about the menopause by hearing from medical experts, keynote speakers and those who share...

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has been trading across the Indian Ocean region for many years, but the company is set to exhibit at Fire India 2023 event for the first time next month, when the event takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Center, in Mumbai, India, from 5th to 7th October 2023 (Stand D39). GFE will be demonstrating OWL, the company’s new advanced ‘plug and play’ fire alarm management and remote monitoring software that facilitates simple and intuitive management of...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released survey results collected from over 330 industry professionals at the NFPA 2023 Conference & Expo®, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety. The research findings reveal insights around trends and attitudes on digital transformation, training, and educational programs. NFPA 2023 Industry Trends Survey Eight in 10 respondents reported using digital tools on the job every day, with 43 percent using on...

With Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) less than a week away, Warringtonfire and its sister company BM TRADA, pioneering providers of testing, inspection, and certification services, are urging "Responsible Persons" for fire safety to refresh their knowledge following recent changes to national fire safety legislation. Taking place between 25 and 29 September, FDSW is the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) annual reminder that everyone has a part to play in ensuring fire doors perform as t...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) will present itself with a colorful mix of topics at its joint stand during INTERSCHUTZ (20 to 25 June 2022) in Hall 13/D50 together with the Association of Heads of Professional Fire Departments (AGBF Bund). The stand motto: "comprehensive, networked, proven".  The vfdb is considered the "inventor" of INTERSCHUTZ. In 1953, the association organized the industry's first major trade exhibition - at that time still called "De...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Bull Products will be exhibiting its range of temporary fire protection solutions at Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Live 2023, from 27th – 28th September 2023, at Farnborough International, on Stand 214. On display will be Bull Product’s cutting-edge 100% wireless, EN 54 certified SiteNet solution, alongside its SiteProtect range of wireless fire detection and alarm systems. Also on show will be its range of First Responder Stations, designed specifically for construction site...

RESCUE Intellitech, a pioneering provider of innovative solutions for the firefighting and rescue services industry, is thrilled to introduce its new subscription model–Decon as a Service–along with the launch of its British subsidiary. The launch will be kicked off with RESCUE Intellitech’s participation at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham where will be able to meet with the team and learn more about RESCUE Intellitech’s groundbreaking product line for enhanced...

The boards of Radiocoms Systems Limited, a pioneering UK emergency communications provider, and Modirum, an international video-streaming and data business, are pleased to announce a joint service offering, building on Radiocoms' existing voice and data services excellence in critical environments, on Android and IOS to include video-streaming and other essential digital services. The shared offering will be focused first on the UK Emergency Services Show, being held at the NEC Birmingham from...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce that it will host its signature annual conference, the NVFC Training Summit 2024, on June 21-22, 2024, in Buffalo, New York, USA.  The NVFC is now accepting proposals from qualified instructors and speakers for presentations to educate first responders about critical issues in the fire and emergency services. Submit the proposal by October 1, 2023. NVFC Training Summit The NVFC Training Summit provides an opportunity to sh...

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulfur hexafluoride, and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

Kidde Engineered Systems, a pioneering fire and life safety brand committed to delivering the highest standards in commercial fire and life safety protection for more than 100 years, announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity. Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Rebranded Kidde Commercial The rebranded Kidde Commercial aims to set a new standard f...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection will showcase its latest technology developments for any utilities involved in hydrogen transition projects. From booth E25 in hall 7, the company will highlight the brand new high-performance GS700-Hydrogen gas detector and the recently launched ultra-fast Spyglass SG50-F-IR3-Hydrogen flame detector. Gat | Wat Gat | Wat is the largest annual meeting of the gas sector, providing a central forum for industry professionals to discover the latest technological...

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Candice McDonald, participated as a featured presenter at the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) webinar on ‘Igniting Firefighter Retention’. The webinar provided strategies and tips for volunteer fire departments to utilize to boost retention and create a dynamic team.

Thousands are expected to attend the popular Emergency Services Show 2023, which takes place later in July 2023, at Roundhay Park, in Leeds, UK.  On July 29, visitors will fill the park’s Soldiers Playing Field, where they can see police, fire, and ambulance crews, alongside the Royal British Legion, local councils, and armed forces, including the British Army. Event timings The event, which runs from 11 am to 4 pm, will also have police dogs, the fire service band, fairground ride...