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One of the best ways to ensure the family stays safe is to focus on fire prevention and awareness. Knowledge is power, and fire safety is no exception. The more the user and the family know about preventing fires, the necessary fire equipment to keep the home safe, and the personalized fire escape plan, the more likely the user will stay safe if the unthinkable happens. Follow the steps outlined below to create a fire escape plan for the family, and then rest easy knowing the user has done all...

FirePro participated with its global team of distributors in the 24th edition of Intersec in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event - Intersec 2023 was held between the 17th and 19th of January 2023, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, spanning more than 48,000 square meters over nine halls. Intersec Intersec is one of the most important trade fairs for Security, Safety, and Fire Protection services and products in the UAE and worldwide. This year, the event wel...

To ensure the best fire safety at home, it’s essential to have at least some basic fire safety equipment. Fire alarms, some firefighting apparatus, and escape ladders are a must. However, it is equally important to be aware of, and attend to, any potential fire-related dangers. This article takes a quick look at some of the most common fire safety hazards to keep an eye out for at home. They include: Cooking Equipment Cooking appliances are by far the biggest source of domestic fire...

Fire safety precautions are essential for any living situation. However, installing extensive emergency features can be off-putting, or expensive to procure all at once. This article takes a look at the five most essential fire safety equipment that every home should have installed, in order to facilitate at least a good and basic level of safeguarding of the property. To be adequately prepared in case the worst should happen, be sure to have at least these fire protection features installed in...

Legislation for lone workers in Canada ensures employers adhere to specific safety measures to keep their employees working alone safe. Though provincial regulations may vary, a few common principles apply. This includes implementing an effective system of communication for the specific lone worker situation.  Canada’s cellular network According to data from WhistleOut, Canada’s cellular network provides coverage for less than 30% of the country. How can companies ensure the...

A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by fire safety experts. Wireless emergency and evacuation system solutions provider, Ramtech, and North American distribution partner, Space Age Electronics, have praised the San Francisco Fire Department following its decision to inclu...

Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, announces that it has acquired Thermocable (Flexible Elements) Ltd (Thermocable) for its Safety sector fire detection company, Apollo Fire Detectors Limited (Apollo). Thermocable is based in Bradford, UK, and is a developer and manufacturer of Linear Heat Detectors (LHDs). LHDs are temperature sensitive cables, installed in areas at risk of overheating and fire, which trigger an alert when they detect a change of temperature. Thermoc...

On January 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, a large fire broke out at a lithium battery storage warehouse in the Grand-Couronne industrial zone in Normandy. The fire produced a large, widespread cloud of smoke and multiple explosions, and spread quickly to an adjoining storage space that housed approximately 70,000 tires. cause of the fire Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 11:30 p.m. local time. However, during the night a new fire started at a third st...

A newborn baby had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a West Yorkshire home caused by a faulty tumble dryer.  This incident, which happened in Hatfield Road, Bradford, is one of several similar incidents where fires appear to have been caused by faulty electrics on appliances across the region. Testing appliances Firefighters are urging the public to get their appliances tested, especially second-hand machines, to stop any further incidents. This warning coincides wit...

A false fire alarm can have damaging consequences for businesses, both financially and in terms of safety. Not only can it lead to lost productivity, and damage to reputation, but even legal penalties. Understanding the potential costs of a false fire alarm can help businesses take steps to reduce the likelihood of false alarms and mitigate the impact when they do occur. Financial Costs One of the most obvious costs of a false fire alarm is the financial impact on a business. False alarms...

G4S Integrated Fever Screening Solution helps detect elevated body temperature, which is a key symptom of COVID-19. Efficient It takes just a second to detect individual temperatures even in a group of people, thus preventing any delay or congestion while entering the premises. The temperature is detected in real-time. Accurate Temperature measured accuracy is +/- 0.3C Flexible The solution is easy to set up and deploy. G4S offers options for deployment depending on the requirements b...

RECYCLING-TECHNIK 2023 will take place from 29 - 30 March 2023 at Messe Dortmund, in Dortmund, Germany. Visitors will be offered a comprehensive information platform on recycling technologies. In addition to the exhibition, there will also be an extensive lecture program. Fire protection is an important topic, especially in the waste industry, because fires in recycling plants can have devastating consequences. Fire protection in the recycling industry Many materials are highly flammable. The...

The Head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and principals of America’s national fire service organizations traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia. During her visits, U.S. Fire Administrator - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA Nation...

Siemens has introduced two new aspirating smoke detectors (ASD), FDA261 and FDA262, catering to particularly challenging fire safety installations that extend over wide areas, such as large data centers, e-commerce warehouses, or industrial manufacturing sites. aspirating smoke detectors A single device can cover up to 6,700 m2, currently the largest coverage area available on the market. Even for Class A installations with the highest sensitivity requirements, up to 2,000 m2 of detection cove...

Fire safety is important to implement everywhere, including the home. Yet, many people may not realize how many fire protection items are available and practical to keep in the house in the unfortunate event that a fire does break out. Mentioned below are some essential fire safety items to consider keeping at home. Fire Alarm System Every home should have a smoke detector in place as the most basic level of fire protection. Though it is not a legal requirement to have a smoke alarm in place...

As multi-sensors become increasingly popular, Detectortesters are delighted to be partnering with Hochiki to present a new webinar, looking at the functional testing of these devices using Testifire. With multi-sensors becoming more and more sophisticated but easier to manufacture, they are becoming the number one choice for system designers and installers wishing to reduce false alarms and provide flexible fire detection. Testing a multi-sensor accurately and efficiently Scheduled for 19th J...

A new multi-million-pound leisure center owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council is fire-safe, due to a partnership approach with Secur-It specifying Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. The new £26 million Marina Centre leisure complex on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, was designed to replace the old 1980s built center. With work starting in January 2021, it reopened in August 2022. Operated by Freedom Leisure, the new facility boasts a six-lane swimming pool, learner pool, and aqu...

Vimpex Ltd. announces the appointment of new Head of Sales for the Evacuation Division - Heath Cook. Heath Cook will be applying his expertise by supporting the Vimpex Sales Team’s delivery of the very best world-class evacuation product solutions to its United Kingdom (UK) and export customers across a broad array of markets. Extensive industry experience Vimpex Ltd.’s Managing Director, James Jones says “Heath brings years of relevant experience to Vimpex. His deep knowled...

New fire safety regulations will come into effect from 23rd January 2023 relating to buildings that contain more than one residence. The duties in these Regulations supplement those imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These new regulations relate to buildings in England that comprise two or more domestic premises (including the residential parts of mixed-use buildings), including blocks of flats (whether purpose-built or converted from another type of building, such as a...

North West installers - Fire Queen Limited combined a state-of-the-art Advanced Go fire panel with cutting edge wireless devices from Hyfire to protect artwork at The Art of Banksy exhibition, housed in a temporary venue at Media City, Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). The Fire Queen team were given just one week’s notice to survey, specify and install a BS5839-1-2017-compliant fire system to protect the exhibition, which housed a range of the mystery street artist’s most iconic work...

From January 17 – January 19, 2023, Coopers Fire will be exhibiting as part of the UK Fire Pavilion on Stand F27 in Hall 4 in the Fire and Rescue area, at Intersec 2023 - the region’s largest gathering of fire professionals showcasing the latest firefighting technologies, the best international standards and practices, and supported by the Dubai Civil Defence. Intersec, the internationally renowned and most important global emergency services, security and safety event will mark its...

SWIFT™ Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology is a Class A, commercial wireless fire detection system using a robust mesh network that integrates with existing Gamewell-FCI fire alarm systems. SWIFT sensors detect fire, just like their wired counterparts, while providing installation flexibility in a wireless format. Applications and installations The wireless fire detection system is ideal for challenging applications where running traditional wire is inefficient or difficu...

When high value assets, equipment or irreplaceable items are at stake, early warning of a smoke or fire problem, is essential. The air sampling or air monitoring equipment actively pulls in room air to a special chamber where it can detect the presence of particles that are created in the very early stages of combustion, even before smoke is visible. With the world’s widest sensitivity range, VESDA air monitoring produces multi-level warnings at the very early stage of an impending fire....

If anyone thinks that just because the building is empty that fire safety, and in particular fire risk assessments, is no longer a concern, they would be very wrong. Despite the fact that the building is empty, the same legal obligations apply for an empty building as for an occupied one, and that responsibility is with the present owner until another takes over. Every year, many unoccupied properties fall victim to fire damage. While users might think that the risk of fire is significantly les...

The VID Camera camera combines a standard network camera's enhanced resolution and picture clarity with built-in flame, smoke, and motion detector capabilities. The FM-approved technology detects: Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera. Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed. Presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke. Unauthorized Intrusion. FSM-IP network video recorder A scalable, network video recorder with video management software, each FS...

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2023, which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from 17 – 19 January, 2023. Visitors to the stand will be able to find out about GFE’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and will be able to talk to GFE’s specialists about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has EN...

When it comes to fire alarms, users want to ensure that they have the best system fitted for their property size and purposes. The majority of the clients are businesses looking to secure the safety of their staff and clients. What is suitable for smaller commercial customers might not be the best option for multiple occupancy buildings. Amthal's experts will always advise on the best possible solution for user, but this handy guide should give user a good idea about the different fire ala...

Ultra-fast detection of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires is possible with Fike optical flame detectors. Their resistance to weather conditions and false alarms, and ability to detect smoke and oil mist with Fike Video Analytics, make UV/IR optical detection ideal for high-risk environments. Optical flame detectors identify fires and explosions in as few as 5 milliseconds and offer high visibility of up to 100 ft. Various models of high-speed flame detectors include: IR3: Detects hydrocar...

Offering fire, process monitoring, and pre-explosion protection capabilities, industrial thermal imaging cameras accurately identify hot spots or overheated equipment, providing early warning to avoid equipment damage or personnel risk.  Cameras provide live and recorded video from the camera as well as a phone app with alarm push notifications and remotely controlled relays. Contact to discuss users' specific goals and Fike can help select the ideal industrial thermal imaging camera for t...

Linear heat and fire detection cable (LHD) will sense an excessive temperature or fire condition at any point along its length and display its location at the control panel. Designed for use in a wide variety of fire and heat detection applications, LHD cable is particularly suited for harsh environmental conditions, applications where maintenance access is in a physical or hazardous area, and/or where there is a requirement to cost-effectively install detection near the hazard. advanced polym...