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40 ALG ENM optical smoke sensors featuring Hochiki's HPCT were installed in the ship Having been moored in the fishing town of Urk for several years, The Castor’s glory days as one of the Dutch Navy’s premier vessels were a distant memory and the 46m long, 8.5m wide ship was a shadow of its former self. Once the pride of the Dutch shipbuilding industry, it was in a state of complete disrepair – a rusting hulk that served as a home to a group of squatters. Th...

FP200 and FP Plus are both high quality fire resistant cables with Inudite, which reduces the risk of third party damage Prysmian Afumex LSX™, FP Plus™ and FP200 Gold®, have been specified and installed as part of a grand £32 million transformation of Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home to the world famous Lancashire County Cricket Club. 8,000 metres of FP have been used as part of the fire alarm system, in preparation for Old Trafford becoming a first cl...

The decision was made in order to prepare the Association for the future challenges of technical legislation The Board of Directors at the Council for Aluminium in Building has decided to create the full time role of Technical Director within the Association based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The decision has been made in order to prepare the Association for the future challenges of technical legislation both in the UK and Europe. The CAB Board of Directors officially re...

When Draka’s new compact cable is used, the tray’s capacity is increased to 195 links, a 40% improvement Cables and systems specialist Draka has launched a space saving high density Cat. 6 network cable. The compact design of the UC 400 HD C6 U/UTP cable will enable installers to save both time and money by running increased numbers of cables in cable trays and conduits when compared to standard Cat.6 U/UTP cables. The high density Cat.6 U/UTP cable has an outside...

Aico's new website makes searching for a trained installer easier than before Aico Ltd. - the UK's leading supplier of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms - has upgraded its web site to make searching for a trained installer even easier than before. The Aico Fire Products Trained Installer Scheme (AFPTIS) provides the information and training necessary for contractors to achieve a successful and effective fire alarm installation.  It combines training and technical informat...

Oshkosh’s new generation Striker has fire suppression technology and unmatched chassis performance The Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment of the Oshkosh Corporation delivered and placed into service five new generation Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles and two Pierce custom emergency response apparatus at Changi Airport in Singapore, which is managed by Changi Airport Group (CAG). The vehicles were formally introduced at a delivery cerem...

Chubb’s FX range of fire extinguishers is light weight and has models with enhanced fire ratings Chubb Fire & Security UK has launched its FX range of fire extinguishers that feature an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. The Chubb FX range is lighter weight, easier to use and many models also offer enhanced fire ratings. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for busines...

Prysmian's unique FP Firefix allows FP cables to be installed up to 10 times faster than with AP clips FP Firefix clips have been used to install the 15,000 metres of Prysmian FP200 Gold and FP Plus supplying and protecting the prestigious Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury. FP cables and fixings were used for the fire alarm and emergency lighting system with additional voice evacuation. The installation began in January 2009 as part of a £3.8 million electrical installatio...

The Wellcome Trust Centre for HumanGenetics is based at the Universityof Oxford The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics (WTCHG) is a research institute of the University of Oxford, funded by the University, the Wellcome Trust and numerous other sponsors. Its scientific objective is to explore all aspects of the genetic susceptibility of disease, including the understanding of how DNA variants contribute to the risk of disease in the population. Research activities include...

Aico has integrated the search function with Google Maps Aico Ltd. - the UK’s leading supplier of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms – has upgraded its web site to make searching for a trained installer even easier than before.The Aico Fire Products Trained Installer Scheme (AFPTIS) provides the information and training necessary for contractors to achieve a successful and effective fire alarm installation.  It combines training and technical information with re...

Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service also had their own Ogura BC-300 Combi-Tool An Ogura BC-300 Combi-Tool was recently put to good use by Vimpex’s Martin Jones during an incident on the M1 motorway in England on Friday 28th July, 2012. Caught in a tailback caused by a 7.5 tonne truck turning over during Friday rush hour, Martin soon realised that in the absence of the emergency services, members of the public were unsuccessfully trying to allow access to the driv...

In just minutes, the TurboMixer facilitateslarge-batch mixing of TetraKO powerand water for storage in the system tank TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently announced the introduction of its TurboMixer and Wildland Skid firefighting systems for fire departments that desire either a stationary mixer and reservoir, or a portable truck or trailer-mounted system. Both are designed for optimal delivery of TetraKO® – the company&...

Prysmian's FP200 Gold® complies with the requirements of BS 5839 and BS 5266 Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® has been installed into the fire alarm and the voice alarm PA system at St Helens RFC’s new home stadium, Langtree Park. The Saints have officially left their old ground at Knowsley Road to begin the new season at the freshly built 18,000 capacity stadium. As with any public stadium venue, fire safety systems are of paramount importance. FP200 Gold® comp...

These are reliable and proven low smoke zero halogen, flame retardant cables To coincide with the launch of Prysmian’s Afumex range of low smoke zero halogen cables (LSOH), the company has introduced a new dedicated website, www.afumexcables.co.uk. The portal is the source of information for the entire range, including Afumex 6491B, Afumex 6242B, Afumex BS6742 and Afumex LSX. Afumex is specifically designed for use in today’s modern buildings in place of the stand...

SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company's ability to attract new contracts Abbot Fire Group is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. The Buckingham-based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Abbot Fire Group is principally involved in th...

FIRA undertakes flammability testing for both domestic and contract market items FIRA International has invested in two new pieces of equipment for its world-renowned furniture testing centre to ensure greater accuracy during flammability testing. The two new flow meters contribute to the furniture flammability ‘match test’, in which a flame replicating that of a match is applied to a furniture product or material to assess how it reacts to fire. The flow meter w...

Many firefighters turn to the retractable Mic Keeper® from Hammerhead Industries After a string of firefighter injuries and deaths related to radio communication in the 2000s, the International Association of Fire Chiefs formed a special subcommittee to look into the issues. The result was a series of portable radio best practices that among other things recommended firefighters place radio microphones one to two inches from the mouth to avoid audio distortion problems whe...

ProWave microwave processing system is a result of partnership between e2v and Nottingham University Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has visited the University of Nottingham as part of the government’s on-going commitment to supporting innovation and business engagement with academia. The tour provided Mr Cable with an opportunity to see the University’s technology demonstration for industrial microwave processing and meet with Ewan Livingstone, e2v’s genera...

St.Martin Parish fire coordinator Brian Castille received a commemorative plaque from company President and CEO Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, marked a company milestone today with the delivery of its 5000th new fire apparatus.  The recipient of truck number 5000, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, is no stranger to Ferrara vehicles. The parish’s first apparatus from the Louisiana-based builder was truck num...

FP200 Gold® and FP Plus™ received BASEC and LPCB approval Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® and FP Plus™ cables have been installed in Booths Food Store, a family owned supermarket chain within the MediaCityUK site at Salford Quays. The £1.2 million shop includes a café and the first food store for the development in Manchester. MediaCityUK is the new home for BBC North, a new multi-million pound studios facility, a new campus for the University of...

FP Plus™ Enhanced cables incorporates Prysmian’s unique Insudite™ Prysmian’s FP Plus™ Enhanced cables have been installed at Southampton’s SeaCity Museum, a 3,252 sqm visitor attraction that celebrates the city’s historical relationship with the sea. SeaCity Museum is expected to attract thousands of visitors every year and as a consequence, the fire safety systems are of paramount importance. With this in mind, FP Plus™ Enhance...

QUIC-MOUNT is an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the QUIC-MOUNT Multiversal Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-ET-MV: an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution. The heavy-duty, aluminum QM-ET-MV boasts more than ten independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, enabling it to safely and securely accommodate many popular makes and models of cutter, spreader, and combination tool. Mounting to nearly...

Insudite™ insulation tackles the requirement for greater cable durability Insudite™ helps to make Prysmian’s FP200 Gold and FP PLUS fire resistant cables the best on the market. It’s an innovative and unique hard skin and fire resistant insulation that surpasses other ‘soft skinned’ fire resistant cables made from just silicone. The result is a tough, highly durable and damage resistant insulation that is entirely unique to the Prysmian FP R...

FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system Prysmian Afumex LSX™ and FP Plus™ have been specified and installed at the new campus for Les Beaucamps High School in Guernsey. Afumex LSX™ will supply essential general lighting and power in all main classrooms, offices and service corridors. FP Plus™ forms part of the fire alarm system with its enhanced performance. Safety, for staff and pupils, is of paramount importance and with this in mind Lauren...

Hochiki showcases "Dont Gamble With Your Life Safety" at stand 3/C20 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is urging visitors to this year’s IFSEC not to gamble with their life safety. For almost 100 years Hochiki has designed and produced leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products that have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for integrity and long-term reliability. With this in mind, the company is promo...

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The new address is: Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.Tel.:      08444 932 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

The new tool can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com Bullard, the leader in manufacturing and designing innovative personal protective equipment, is setting a new industry standard with the introduction of the Company's 'Build Your Bullard' product configurator. This new tool, which can be accessed via www.buildyourbullard.com, takes users through an interactive configurator experience that offers an array of customization options for Bullard's products and accessories....

The new website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK's range of products KIMTEK Corporation, provider of skid/slip-in units for Fire, Emergency services and industry, recently launched its new website, www.kimtekresearch.com.  The wholly redesigned and revised website includes navigation connecting visitors to information on KIMTEK’s range of products and services. The website design has a fresh new uncluttered look and format that lets u...

The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) took delivery of more than $37,000 worth of vehicle rescue tools just in time for its 87th Annual Fire College. The tools donated by AMKUS Rescue Systems are on loan to IFSI for use in their vehicle/machinery rescue classes and included cutters, spreaders, push-pull rams and Honda power units. The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS. "W...

The Amseco PSUs are IP65 rated which means that they can be deployed in external and internal conditions Amseco - a brand of Potter Signal, LLC - announces the launch of a range of economically-priced switch mode Power Supply Units (PSUs) targeted at its customers in the EMEA region. These have been designed to offer many of the energy efficiency and operational benefits typically associated with more expensive models, making the new PSUs an extremely attractive prospect for...