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Everyone knows fire doors need hardware, such as hinges, locks, and latches to function. But each time a fire door is cut to fit ironmongery – elements of the fire-resistant door core are removed and replaced with ironmongery, which has a higher thermal conductivity. This can create numerous weak points in the door, where fire can take hold and affect the integrity of the doorset. That’s why fire-rated ironmongery must be used on timber doorsets and be tested to a relevant standard...

Crews are working to dampen down the area and will remain at Cannich, near Inverness until the area is made safe. The burn area covers approximately fifteen square kilometers (approx. 1,500 hectares). At its height, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) mobilized nine appliances and a number of other resources to bring the fire under control. The emergency response included the use of helicopters to water bomb the affected area. Impacted on the rural community SFRS Group Commander - Nia...

Euralarm, the renowned association representing the European fire safety and security industry, concluded its highly anticipated General Assembly and Section Meetings on May 9th and 10th in Frankfurt, Germany. Euralarm plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and driving advancements in the sector. With its mission to ensure safety for all, it brings together industry professionals, national associations, and experts from various sectors to discuss emerging trends, address challenges, an...

A wildfire warning that has been in place since Friday, 26 May has been extended across many parts of Scotland until Monday, 5 June. The warning, which has been graded as ‘very high’ as the warm weather forecast continues, covers the majority of East, Central and Southern Scotland. The ongoing wildfire at Cannich near Inverness is entering its fourth day, after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was alerted on Sunday, 28 May at 12.46 pm. Firefighters had previously att...

Fire risk assessments are not just a legal requirement for businesses; they can also provide significant operational benefits. By identifying potential hazards and weaknesses, a comprehensive fire risk assessment enables organizations to improve their overall performance, reputation, and efficiency. In this article, Total Fire Group will explore the importance of fire risk assessments and how they can enhance various aspects of business operations. What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk...

Following a period of sustained business growth, JVT Equipamentos – one of Global Fire Equipment’s (GFE) distributors for South and Central America – has expanded its offices in Brazil and introduced a new technical training facility. JVT Equipamentos was established in 2014 by Thais Taraban and Marco Vieira. The company has been based out of its current office in Bahia in the northeast of Brazil since 2016, but due to continued sales growth in recent years, the company has no...

At this time of year, there is still a build-up of dead grass and heather left over from last year which can dry very quickly as temperatures increase and pose a heightened risk of fire. People who live, work, or visit rural areas are being urged to exercise caution over the next few days. The very high warning – released in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) – remains in place until Monday, 29 May, 2023. This covers East, Central, and Southern Scotland. High intens...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has upgraded the inferno in Surry Hills to a '10th alarm' status, the most severe type of fire. More than 100 firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, continue to work to extinguish the blaze in two buildings on Randle Street. At this stage, it is believed that both impacted buildings have been vacant. Firefighting operations FRNSW crews have also been dousing smaller fires that threatened to spread to surrounding buildings, including residential ap...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have now gained the upper hand on a major fire which has destroyed two multi-story buildings in Surry Hills. The blaze broke out on Randle Street just after 4 pm and was later upgraded to a '10th alarm', the most severe type of fire. FRNSW's Incident Controller They successfully stopped the blaze from engulfing other nearby buildings, including residential flats More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene from multiple stations across Sydney and have...

Hundreds of high-rise buildings are being registered with the new building safety regulator as the stricter regime to protect residents begins. Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Building Safety Act 2022 All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or fac...

Fire doors play a crucial role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke within a building. They can mean the difference between life and death in the event of an emergency. However, many fire doors fail to meet the required standards due to user errors. In this article, Total Fire Group will highlight some common mistakes and emphasize the importance of regular inspections and fire risk assessments. Understanding Fire Doors Fire doors are designed to restrict the spread of fire and smoke fr...

The German Navy is making advances in the digitalization of its core processes. For many years now, the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE has been providing scientific and technical support in this area. The Defense Technology Institute, based in Wachtberg, Germany, has focused its research on digitalization in defense and security. Now, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the Navy Command and Fraunhofer FKIE have agreed to further expand th...

Mighty Fire Breaker's Retail Store rollout started in Sonoma County in the towns of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, and Ukiah, where the Tubbs Fire of 2017 killed 22 people, destroyed 5000 and caused billions of dollars in losses. This week, (MFB) delivered products to a store in El Dorado County, where the Caldor Wildfire of 2020 destroyed over 1,000 homes in Grizzly Flats. Also delivering to a store in Murphy, an old Gold Rush town that is close to where the Dixie Fire of 2021 destroyed most of...

NIBCO is offering its free specification review service, a one-on-one individualized resource that offers customers the opportunity to have their specifications reviewed by industry professionals to ensure that they meet the most current industry standards. Targeted to consulting specifying engineers, design-build contractors and building owners, fire protection, mechanical and plumbing specifications are reviewed by industry professionals at NIBCO to ensure that they are not outdated. Free sp...

The Sydney Metro project is a large-scale public transport infrastructure project in Sydney, Australia. This project involves the construction of a new metro system comprising multiple lines and stations. The project is aimed at improving public transport connectivity and reducing traffic congestion in the city. ARA Electrical has been responsible for the installation of the platform screen doors for the Sydney Metro Southwest line, which is the first stage of the project to be completed. Pub...

Kentec Electronics, a pioneering manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will showcase its latest technologies at FIREX and highlight the sophisticated capabilities of its award-winning, flagship Taktis control panel and K-Mesh's wireless fire detection system through an on-stand video.  The K-Mesh wireless detection system will take center stage, showcasing how its self-healing and configuring MESH technology delivers optimum levels of reliability, alongside ease of installation, a...

With winter fast approaching, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), will join forces with Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s hit animated preschool property PAW Patrol, at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills on Saturday, May 13 as part of this year’s annual FRNSW Open Day (10 am to 2 pm). Two of PAW Patrol’s heroic rescue pups in training, Marshall and Chase, will be on a roll as they take center stage with FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter on Saturday, as part o...

WAGNER Group GmbH from Langenhagen near Hanover is one of the pioneering companies in fire protection. Now it has received an award for a fire protection solution that addresses a very topical issue: the storage of lithium-ion batteries. In the election for Product of the Year in the Logistics & Transport category, the certified and globally unique solution convinced the expert audience from the logistics industry: the solution achieved second prize in the award of the trade journal for int...

Vimpex is delighted to welcome Terry Mallarky who joins the team as Regional Key Account Manager. Terry, who brings over 30 years of experience with life safety products and customers, will be actively managing and developing OEM customers to achieve profitable growth and maintain relationships with key product, commercial and business managers. Head Of Evacuation Sales, Heath Cook, says that having worked with Terry for nearly 10 years, he is 'looking forward to an exciting futur...

As a major manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for timber doors, Lorient are proud to be a key sponsor at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members’ day, which will take place on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023, at the Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough, United Kingdom (UK). The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK; and Lorient is delighted to have been a member for many years...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating a fire that destroyed a home and damaged another on Sydney's Northern Beaches. More than 50 FRNSW firefighters, and 12 fire trucks, responded to the blaze on Seaview Street, Balgowlah, just after 2 am. Detached garage A two-storey house, as well as a detached garage, a shed and a caravan, were quickly engulfed by flames. The fire then spread to a neighboring home, causing significant damage. The occupants of both properties made it outside be...

Come and meet the local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 13 May 2023. Firefighters will be opening the doors to Fire Stations around the state from 10 am to 2 pm, with a range of free activities, including firefighting demonstrations, station tours, and safety presentations. Learn about firefighting equipment Families will also be able to check out fire trucks, learn about firefighting equipment and chat to local firefighte...

Twiceme, a global pioneer in safety technology, is excited to be part of Guardian's B7-Comfort Harness, launching in the United States of America (USA).  This revolutionary harness offers unparalleled safety and comfort, thanks to innovative technologies such as Twiceme, groundbreaking engineering, and expert design that puts the user's needs first. B7-Comfort Harness The B7-Comfort Harness has been in development for over a year, with extensive end-user feedback informing every stage of...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (TWFRA) have appointed Peter Heath as their new Chief Fire Officer. Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther announced in March this year that he intended to retire from his position with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS). The chairperson of the Service’s Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Phil Tye, immediately began the task of appointing his replacement. Now, following an open and robust recruitment process, he has announced that Peter Heath will...

AEI Cables has expanded its center for distribution for existing and new customers at its UK headquarters.  The company has increased the space for stock at its modern facilities at Washington, Tyne & Wear in the North East. The additional facility of 13,000 sq ft will ensure all service needs are met for its customers. Meeting the demand Stuart Dover, general manager for AEI Cables, said, “The extra space means we can meet further demand for our specialist products at th...

The UK government has put a fire safety reform program in place aimed at making sure the country’s residents are safe from fire hazards. As part of this program, new fire safety regulations are set to come into force in October 2023. In this article, Total Fire Group will discuss changes to fire safety and how they can help. Understanding Phase 3 of the Fire Safety Reform Program Phase 3 of the fire safety reform program builds upon the progress made in Phases 1 and 2. This program...

Europe’s most important fire safety event, taking place at ExCel London Exhibition Centre, in London, United Kingdom (UK), FIREX welcomes thousands of fire safety professionals to explore the latest innovative products and solutions and meet face-to-face with the entire fire safety community – all under one roof, over three days. FIREX offers attendees a chance to meet face-to-face with the major suppliers across passive fire protection, fire detection and alarms, emergency lighting...

The fire at Manchester Road near Slaithwaite currently covers an estimated 2 km square of land. People are being advised to stay away from the area, and not to walk on the part of the Pennine Way which is close to the fire. Dozens of calls were made to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) at around 1.30 pm and three fire engines were in attendance with four wildfire units. The specialist wildfire Polaris vehicle has also been deployed to help tackle the blaze and prevent it from sprea...

Recently talked about what competency means in the context of fire safety in the construction industry, from a contractor/installer point of view. Established that there is more to competency than knowledge, skill, or experience and talked about ethics, the culture of copy and paste, and the importance of knowing one’s limitations. Competency is knowing what don’t know and being prepared to ask for help. This often works for those who find themselves in a situation where they unders...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the trade association for passive fire protection will be showcasing its range of training courses, guidance documents and membership services in the ASFP Passive Fire Protection Pavilion on stand FI1224 at Firex 2023 in London Excel from 16-18 May. The ASFP Passive Fire Protection Pavilion brings together in one location a number of ASFP member companies, representing a cross section of the passive fire protection (PFP) sector. Passive f...