Industry News

Record numbers participate in fifth annual 9/11 memorial stair climb
The event paid tribute to the firefighters who served at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 Northeast Wisconsin and its surrounding communities...
Fire safety in tower blocks is an “endemic problem” say Grenfell Tower campaigners
The BWF has also carried out FOI research which suggests worrying problems in other London tower blocks Less than a year since fire door safety...
MBP Education Day: A focus on fire and the role of fire doors
The Education Day aims to promote the role of fire doors in fire safety Midland Building Products Ltd (MBP) and Fire & Acoustic Seals Ltd are hosting...
Laidlaw supports Fire Door Safety Week 2017 by spreading fire safety information and education
Laidlaw are passionate about the fact that selecting the correct fire door hardware can save lives Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire...
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spreads fire safety awareness for NFCC UK Business Safety Week 2017
The events will cover fire-related topics like risk assessment, safety arrangements, general precautions, staff training, maintenance and testing North...
Local Government Association responds to results of the latest fire safety tests
Councils will continue to do whatever it takes to ensure residents are all safe in their homes Responding to the results of the latest fire safety tests on...
Fire Authority issues statement in response to launch of Police and Crime Commissioner business case
The Fire Authority’s proposed model of governance would deliver greater collaboration with a range of partners, including the police The Fire Authority...
Dr. Simon Bennett of University of Leicester makes case for ‘wide-ranging’ investigation for Grenfell Tower
History demonstrates a link between a public inquiry's impact and its terms of reference A University of Leicester expert in security and disaster management...
The Emergency Services Show 2017 to display fleet solutions from over 400 organisations
Emergency and rescue vehicles of virtually every type will be on display throughout the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas Vehicles and vehicle equipment for...
Local Government Association statement on cladding tests
Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks and working with fire services to establish what action needs to be taken "This is clearly an...
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fines York Landlord £7,000 for serious fire safety issues
The fire alarm and detection system had not been tested, serviced, and maintained as it should have On the 4th September 2016, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue...
EPISECC demonstrates information technology enabling interoperability between public safety agencies for Pan-European crisis and disaster management
The collaborative project to enhance European public safety showcases innovative information technology At the Civil Protection Center in Palmanova, Italy,...
Apollo Fire Detectors installs SOTERIA range of fire detectors at The University of Hertfordshire to ensure fire safety
The fire detection system upgrade saw over 680 SOTERIA devices installed across the four buildings Apollo Fire Detectors announced the installation of its...
Pierce Manufacturing delivers Pierce Velocity pumpers and Pierce 100-foot aerial platform to Redmond Fire Department
The aerial platform offers a 50-mph wind rating, a five-inch waterway, and a wide and roomy platform basket Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation...
Advanced MxPro intelligent fire panels enhanced fire safety at Durham Cathedral
The system comprises of two MxPro 5 panels, linked by fault-tolerant network cards Durham Cathedral, the 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site and one of...
Firefighters run in support of Veterans In Action Charity
All the money raised during the run will go to military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Tuesday 30th May, 2017, firefighter Terrance Gregg who...
Kentec's Syncro control panel enhances fire safety at Ten Square Hotel in Belfast
Syncro can be configured to suit all types of system from the simplest to the highly complex A £60m expansion of Belfast’s boutique hotel is being...
Emergency First Responder scheme helps firefighters respond to over 150 life-threatening emergencies
Each EFR has been trained in basic life support, CPR, and oxygen therapy Retained firefighters at Pickering, Helmsley, and Lythe have now responded to over...
Notifier by Honeywell installs fire detection systems to protect money.co.uk facility in Cirencester, UK
The Opal photoelectric smoke detectors are linked to Pearl control panels for enhanced protection money.co.uk recently completed a £3m renovation...
Apollo Fire Detectors’ fire safety solutions boost security at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Over 6,000 devices are linked to fire control panels which communicate via a central monitoring system The India Habitat Centre (IHC), a new national business...