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At its 2017 year-end meeting, the Board of Governors of the IFSA voted to legally change the name of the organization to the International Fire Suppression Alliance, consistent with its mission ‘to globally promote the use of effective water-based fire protection systems.’ Since its original formation in 1999, the IFSA has included water mist and other water-based systems within its scope of activities. In fact, the original mission statement of the IFSA was ‘to promote and en...

Holmatro EVO 3 tools are designed to offer the rescuer ultimate freedom, while optimising performance and speed Under the name of EVO 3, Holmatro launches its next generation of cordless rescue tools. The full range consists of battery-powered cutters, spreaders, combi tools and (telescopic) rams. Compared to the previous range the new EVO 3 tools offer much more speed when it counts, i.e. when placed under high loads. Combined with the exact same forces as found in Holmatro...

ASL is excited to be returning to Integrated Systems Europe, 6-9 Feb, in a new location at 7-C230 in the Audio Hall, Hall 7. ASL will be showcasing the new combined voice alarm and commercial audio solution with EN54 + Dante™ technology. Rack-Based system By enabling Dante within an EN54 environment, ASL offers solutions to large-scale projects whereby an EN54 core solution is enhanced by the inclusion of pro-audio processing, control and advanced mixing, with secure transmission and fa...

DIMDEX is a dynamic gateway to industry insights, solutions and procurement opportunities Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held between 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and promote its upcoming 10th anniversary edition. Industry engagement programme As a world leading event that brings together the global defence...

The Mission Fire Department located in Mission, Texas, has added more power to its firefighting efforts with the purchase of a pumper from Toyne, an Iowa-based, fire apparatus manufacturer. The new apparatus features technology that will allow the department to better respond to calls in the Mission area. Toyne built the pumper on a Spartan Metro Star MFD 10-inch chassis, powered by the force of a Cummins ISL 450 horsepower engine. A 3000 Allison EVS transmission drives the apparatus, which als...

The conference will consider design and fire engineering in tall buildings and management and insurance of fire risk The tragedy at Grenfell Tower, along with several other similar fires in Tall Buildings around the World has highlighted the need for a review of fire safety practice, engineering, and risk management. The rate and complexity of Tall Building construction is increasing, and cities will house many more people in Tall Buildings. Firefighting in tall buildings T...

Fire and Rescue Services: Leadership and Management Perspectives is intended to be read with one eye to the future as well as the past A highly anticipated book charting the modern history of the Fire Service from 1997 to 2015 has been published, authored by Peter Murphy and Kirsten Greenhalgh from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham. Past and future of Fire Service The book, Fire and Rescue Services: Leadership and Management Perspectives highlight...

The concepts of ‘innovation’, ‘core technology’, ‘trends’ and ‘connectivity’ help illustrate future industry progression The third edition of Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) concluded on a bright note. The fair was held concurrently with Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) from 5 – 7 September 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Collectively, the two shows hosted 240 exhibitors...

Visitors to Apollo's stand will see a selection of the latest developments in fire detection technology Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high quality fire detection products, will be exhibiting at Marintec China in Shanghai from 5th to 8th December 2017. With its 30-year history, it is co-organised by the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers, making Marintec China one of the most important trade shows in the marine sector....

Knowing the right fire safety tips will help one lower the risk of accidentally starting a fire Fire prevention may be something that many people don’t think about on a daily basis; however, most people are not aware of the real dangers fire poses, and why there are different measures they should take in order to ensure their own and their family's safety. Kitchen and fire facts By being aware of the little things, you can avoid being part of the scary statistics. To g...

Fire alarm systems and many of their components are especially susceptible to moisture damage from storms Summer 2017 was a wild one, at least in terms of severe weather. In response to the hurricanes and associated flooding that impacted untold numbers of fire alarm systems, AFAA has created a tip sheet for owners and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).  AFAA tip sheet Severe weather is inevitable, and so is the need to ensure that automatic fire alarm systems are...

Pierce Manufacturing introduces Pierce Saber custom chassis with Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel power train Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has introduced the first-ever Pierce® Saber® custom chassis equipped with a Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel power train. Roush – a leader in motorsports and high-performance passenger vehicles – oversaw the integration, testing, and validation of the new system. Pierce Saber...

The new sensor nodes are at the heart of the new firefighting approach and have been tested in real-life fires A new digital system which can detect and monitor large scale fires will revolutionise how firefighters approach forest fires. It is set to drastically reduce environmental and property damage and protect human lives. Advanced Forest Fire Fighting project The University of Westminster is a partner in the Advanced Forest Fire Fighting (AF3) project involving 20 insti...

Last year North Yorkshire Fire attended five bonfire/firework related incidents, and this year would like to make it none With Bonfire Night fast approaching, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service wants everyone to remember it for the right reasons; with everyone having a safe and enjoyable time. Enjoying Bonfire Night safely North Yorkshire Fire wants people to enjoy this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations safely, and urge people to go along to an organised event, w...

The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate upon completion, the equivalent to an A-Level Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment earlier this year, the Fire Industry Association has announced that bookings can now be made on the FIA website. The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate...

The event aimed to raise awareness about how certified fire doors can prevent life-changing injuries More than 60 prominent facilities managers, architects and door hardware installers attended a free event hosted by ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, to discuss fire door safety at West Midlands Fire Service’s headquarters in Birmingham. The event – ‘It’s Time To Talk About Fire Doors’ – featured talks from Steve Sh...

The service has led to an extra 45,000 business addresses being avilable to the Fire Servies for emergency response The Network Fire Services Partnership, a collaborative partnership between Devon & Somerset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Services, has increased the safety of business in their region by integrating business details supplied by Aligned Assets and 118 Information. With integral 118 Information data embedded into the g...

The TRVs can respond to small incidents and also more serious incidents including house fires From 19th September, for the first time, all six new emergency response vehicles for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are attending emergencies. The Tactical Response Vehicles (TRVs) have been introduced as part of the review of the fire cover, which was undertaken as the number of incidents the Service attends over recent years* has reduced significantly. New technology and...

The new temporary building will provide full facilities whilst the new permanent building is completed A Kentec fire control panel is helping protect new temporary buildings at Welcome Break’s M3 southbound Fleet Services on the Surrey/Hampshire border, erected following a devastating fire in December 2016 that almost completely destroyed the former services building. December 2016 fire At its height, more than 100 firefighters f...

The event was able to build on its leading position both in terms of numbers and content More buyers and more visitors from abroad from emergency services, civil defence and fire protection – that is the positive upshot of “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” – Italy’s leading trade fair for civil protection and rescue services. The event was able to build on its leading position both in terms of numbers and content. Over the three-day show, more than 2...

LSO St Luke's church opened in 1773 and was deconsecrated in 1959 due to subsidence LSO St Luke’s, home of the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra’s community and education programme, LSO Discovery, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. LSO St Luke’s fire system upgrade LSO St Luke’s is an 18th-century Grade I-listed Hawksmoor church in the London Borough of Islington. The church, which has an unusual obelisk spire, ope...

The campaign managed to reach more than 500 local residents with information on fire door safety A local fire door safety campaign to inspire hope and raise awareness of fire safety in Southend-on-Sea following the tragic death of a mum-to-be, is one of three initiatives to receive awards this month from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Rutendo Chitiga and Terry Brown from the Balmoral Estate Tenants Association in Southend-on-Sea organised a week long fire safety ca...

Taktis Fire is a very sophisticated and advanced fire panel and is ideal for installation in larger buildings Kentec’s new Taktis fire detection and alarm system extends user capability by combining the very latest in hardware and software to produce a control and indication system that is both powerful and sophisticated, yet simple to understand.  Available in 2-8 loop or 2-16 loop versions and certified to EN54-2 and EN54-4, Tak...

2017 has sadly provided a litany of high profile fire-related disasters and brought the need and awareness for better fire safety to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Fire doors are critical Fire Door Safety Week (September 25 – October 1), is a timely opportunity to bring to light the critically important role of fire doors in building fire safety and to remind responsible individuals of the legal requirements and to give tips and guidelines to reinforce this c...

AFAC17 discussed the latest in research, learning and practices in collaborative management and natural hazard responses Australia’s leading emergency management conference and expo, AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, attracted a record attendance of more than 3,200 visitors to Sydney. Compared to the previous edition of AFAC in Brisbane which had already broken attendance records last year, nearly twice as many professionals visited the event to discuss the latest in resea...

UIOGS 2017 to discuss and debate the future of exploration and production of oil and gas in Uganda His Excellency, President Yoweri K. Museveni has been confirmed to again give the keynote and welcoming address at the 3rd Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit (UIOGS) to be hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda, from 27-28 September 2017 at the Hotel Serena, Kampala. Held with the support of the Uganda National Oil Company and Petroleum Authority...

The event paid tribute to the firefighters who served at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 Northeast Wisconsin and its surrounding communities turned out in large numbers earlier today to participate in and support the fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. A total of 2,169 area residents, firefighters, and local businesses came together to pay tribute to all of the firefighters who served, and to those who sacrifi...

At Secutech Vietnam 2017 there were 270 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam will be remembered for its record-breaking increase in visitor numbers. The show welcomed 12,097 global visitors (2016: 7,473) – up 62% on last year, as exhibitors seized the opportunities presented by one of the most promising security markets in Southeast Asia. 270 exhibitors from 20 countries Across 9,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, there were 270...

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 campaigners turned a spotlight on high rise tower blocks, the country wakes to news of the devastating inferno at Grenfell Tower, West London. Endemic fire safety problem Hannah Mansell, chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum, trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust and spokesperson for the BWF’s Fire Door Safety W...

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 a customer ‘Education Day’ on 20th September to promote the very important role of fire doors in fire safety. The day will put fire doors firmly ‘in focus’, and guest speakers will be delivering a series of CPD-Accredited workshops on topics such as fire and smoke seals; installation and inspecti...