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Johnson Controls marks the one-year anniversary of Autocall as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market access to the same high-quality, proven fire detection solutions already available in the U.S. and Middle East. Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and industry-pioneering, state-...

The latest updates to UL 268, Standard for Safety of Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, call for significant improvements to smoke detection technology. Set to take effect in June 2021, the new UL 268 7th edition standard requires smoke sensors, detectors, and smoke alarms to pass more than 215 new or revised performance tests, including three new challenging tests: a cooking nuisance alarm test, a flaming polyurethane foam test, and a smoldering polyurethane test. To satisfy these requ...

While building fire and life safety codes are typically viewed as set in stone, the reality is not quite as concrete. As facilities add unique design elements to achieve aesthetic or functional goals, they also give rise to fire safety considerations that fall outside established code requirements. In this episode, Rodger Reiswig speaks with Chris Jelenewicz, technical director at the Society of Fire Prevention Engineers (SFPE), about the growing use of performance-based design to address thes...

Honeywell has acquired from Nexceris its Li-ion Tamer business, a major off-gas detection solution for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that detects thermal runaway events. The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio of fire life safety technologies within its Building Automation segment and emerged from a partnership with Nexceris over the past 5 years to strategically address lithium-ion battery system safety. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Honeywell's financials...

Honeywell has been selected by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to complete a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade at its Terminal 4, which houses more than 80 airline gates spanning eight concourses. This critical safety enhancement involves upgrading the existing Honeywell fire alarm system originally installed in 2003 with modern automated devices and modules meeting the latest UL safety standards. The project includes system modifications to help optimize emergency respons...

D-Tools, a major provider of business management software for electronics systems contractors, and FireCAD, powered by Inspect Point, a cloud-based fire alarm CAD solution, are pleased to announce a strategic integration to be unveiled at the 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo. This partnership represents a significant opportunity for fire and security industry professionals, combining D-Tools' end-to-end business management capabilities with FireCAD’s purpose-built tools for fire alarm syst...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around the clock. Simplex Incident Manager Simplex Incident Manager gives facili...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and administration staff have raised a staggering amount of donations for children suffering serious burns. The volunteer fundraisers today presented a cheque for $215,406 to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) at FRNSW’s official number ‘002’ Station, The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The significant total is the culmination of year-long efforts by FRNSW’s ‘Beat the Burn&rsquo...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is supporting its business presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699 m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This partnership will enable the local production of high-precision sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases, helping to protect workers and assets at oil and gas production/drilling facilities, LNG/CNG plants, and refining and petro...

Natural and smoke ventilation experts - WindowMaster unveils its latest innovation in smoke and heat extraction technology: the WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit. With one smoke zone, this high-performance unit has been designed to meet the rigorous demands of fire safety and daily ventilation. WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit With six amps of output current, it is engineered for small to medium-sized buildings, including stairwells, restaurants, and commercial spaces, the WSC 106 provides r...

WAGNER Group GmbH is continuing to expand its operations in North America. With the appointment of Dr. Kai Beckhaus as the new Managing Director of WAGNER Fire Safety Canada Ltd., based in Burlington (Ontario, Canada), the company has chosen a logistics expert who has already been responsible for WAGNER Fire Safety, Inc., the US subsidiary located in the Greater Chicago area, for nearly two years. WAGNER’s fire protection services Beckhaus brings solid market access in US and Canada, a...

At FeuerTrutz, the primary trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control and Server Cabinets The TITANUS RACK•SENS® aspirating smoke detector by WAG...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma radiation — has earned four major awards. These include the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award and three 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards. EXO 8’s in industrial safety OH&S Industrial Hygiene Award...

Hochiki Europe, a manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is partnering with Jendee Trading, a global provider with nearly 50 years of experience exporting British electrical and fire safety products to the Caribbean, to deliver a series of educational seminars and customer meetings across the region. A key element of this initiative will be the active participation of the local Electrical Inspectorates on each island, underscoring the commitment to ensuring compliance with local law...

Merriman Grange, a beautiful new care home from Cinnamon Care Collection, located in Worthing, West Sussex, is designed to provide a warm, comfortable, and thanks to Hochiki's ESP range, safe environment for its residents. Offering exceptional care across three floors, including a dedicated dementia unit, the home prioritizes the well-being of its vulnerable residents. Robust protection with needs Ensuring comprehensive fire safety in such a complex domain is paramount, needing a tailored app...

Hochiki Europe, a globally renowned manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is pleased to announce that its ESP intelligent fire detection range has been installed at a brand new 17,000 square meter storage hub near Galanta, Slovakia. The extensive warehouse facility, owned by KL Logistic, presented a significant fire safety undertaking due to its sheer size and the diverse range of goods stored within its 18-meter high racking. Hochiki’s advanced ESP range KL Logistic assigne...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launches the new Autocall 4017ES Fire Alarm Control Unit in the U.S. to help customers meet evolving life safety voice regulations. Available in addressable and conventional versions, the 4017ES is a compact, cost-effective control unit that offers three communication options – fire, alarm, and non-alarm – for added clarity during emergency situations and public addresses in small to mid-size building...

As worker injuries and public safety risks continue to rise, safety technology pioneer Blackline Safety Corp. has announced record growth in the number of fire hazmat customers using its connected personal and area monitors. Worldwide, the number of Blackline fire-hazmat customers grew 175% in the last year, from 127 to 350, with thousands of users across North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. adoption of Blackline’s products The adoption of Blackline’...

Cygnus, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of EN 54-certified and 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems, will be celebrating an important milestone at this year’s Fire Safety Event, the two-year anniversary of SmartNet achieving EN 54 certification. The Fire Safety Event is the UK's largest show dedicated to fire and life safety and takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 8-10 April 2025. Fire detection and alarm system Cygnus will celebrate its two-year anniversary of o...

RISCO has announced the release of its revolutionary wireless LuNAR FireWatch, a three-in-one smoke, heat, and PIR detector designed for optimum safety and security. The device signifies a breakthrough for the security industry, as it combines the functions of three individual functions into one cohesive, streamlined detection solution. safety and security device The wireless LuNAR FireWatch is designed for ceiling mounting, prioritizing improved detection coverage and minimizing blind spots....

Renewable hydrogen is set to play a crucial role in the energy transition. European member states are already experimenting with this promising energy carrier, and they are testing how they can repurpose existing natural gas distribution networks to bring hydrogen to the consumer. Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas. That is why technical staff working on these hydrogen distribution networks will need to be trained for safety. They will also need to be equipped with the right tools to detect hy...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is focused on reducing the risk experienced by seniors when it comes to fires in the home. FRNSW research shows that those over 65 account for nearly 50% of house fire fatalities. To address this trend, FRNSW is promoting its Safety Visit program during Seniors Festival (3-16 March), designed to educate the community about common household fire dangers. FRNSW’s Safety Visit program As part of the program, firefighters come to homes and carry out a fire risk i...

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have extinguished a blaze that has caused severe damage to a three-level unit complex in Whalan, in Sydney's west, overnight. More than 28 firefighters and nine fire trucks, responded to multiple Triple Zero calls to a fire on the top-floor unit of the Halinda Street complex. Evacuation and Response On arrival, firefighters were faced with a fully involved fire on the third level, with flames extending through windows and spreading into the roof space. Fi...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection has released its Spyglass™ Xtend triple-infrared flame detector, a notable industry advance that offers the simultaneous detection of both hydrogen (H2) and hydrocarbon (HC) fires. This important innovation boosts safety in dense industrial environments where hydrogen flames can spread to other equipment and start fires involving hydrocarbon fuels that are invisible to an H2-only detector. Fire involving hydrocarbon fuels A hydrogen flame can spread an...

The Riverside Company, a global investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in South Sound Fire & Security (South Sound) as an add-on to its fire and life safety platform, Performance Systems Integration (PSI). Based in Portland, Oregon, PSI is a major single source provider of fire and life safety services in the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, Northern California and the Pacific. The company provides customers with fire and life safety services, includ...

Fire and Rescue NSW investigators are focusing on a charging e-bike battery as the cause of a fatal house fire at Guildford in Sydney's west. FRNSW crews have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms in the Rowley Road house that caught alight. Firefighter Rescue Attempt Responding to multiple Triple Zero calls, firefighters found a bedroom in the home well ablaze. There were reports of a person trapped inside and crews quickly entered the burning building to carry out a search. Five oth...

A fire in the business setting can truly cause severe damage, disrupt operations and put lives at risk. Effective fire safety plan ensures that the employees know how to prevent fires, how to respond in case of emergency and how to evacuate safely. In this guide, they can learn everything about how to create an effective fire safety plan for their business. Why business needs a safety plan A well-designed fire safety plan goes way beyond just a legal requirement A well-designed fire safety p...

Euralarm has published a White Paper on multi-sensor fire detectors and how these devices can help to reduce false alarms. The document is intended for fire safety professionals, building managers, and regulatory authorities. Fire detection is a critical component of building safety systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It is aimed at early identification and alerting of fire incidents to minimize damage and save lives. Non-fire-related particulates Traditional fire de...

Hochiki Europe, a globally renowned provider of innovative fire detection and life safety solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named Fire Detection Company of the Year by Building and Facilities News.  This prestigious award recognizes Hochiki Europe's commitment to excellence, innovation, and reliability in the fire safety industry. fire safety standards Building and Facilities News highlighted Hochiki Europe's extensive product portfolio Building and Facilities News highl...

Being caught in a fire mishap is scary to think about, but it’s an unfortunate truth that many firefighters have to fight with thousands of building fires every year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the risk of dying in homes without smoke alarms is twice as high, as it is in homes that have working smoke alarms. And, to escape a building fire, early warning is vital; and for this reason, every home or business needs a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is one of the best yet...