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Demand for XPander, the wireless solution from Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd., continues to grow year on year. The globally renowned fire safety solutions company said that the continued high demand of its popular wireless systems is a sign that there is growing acceptance among people in the reliability of wireless technology and solutions today. Bruce Ball, UK Sales Manager at Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd. said, “The increase in demand reflects the growing popularity of wireless systems, and g...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and local officials to provide an update on efforts to ensure a coordinated response to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community. “Each day, and seemingly every hour, we’re making difficult decisions as a city government that we are not taking lightly,” said Mayor Dyer. “Every decision that impacts our residents and businesses is being made in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.”...

As an employer and provider of services to residential and domestic homes, FireRite have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to protect their employees, customers, and others in their own home environment, particularly the more vulnerable. Pausing non-essential services FireRite have decided, with immediate effect, to not perform any non-essential services within homes, flats, or residential care living areas. They will continue to complete servicing and maintenance of systems where the...

The Orlando Fire Department is taking steps to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the public and themselves. The department’s Health and Safety Division is working closely with the Florida Department of Health to ensure that first responders are equipped to treat patients suffering from flu-like symptoms or respiratory illnesses. Orlando Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale will join crew members from the Orlando Fire Department to demonstrate how medics and fire cr...

W&H Dentalwerk in Bürmoos, a world family business in the dental industry, develops and produces dental precision instruments and high-end solutions at locations in Austria, Italy and Sweden.  The company has expanded its Bürmoos site by adding three new production and assembly halls, which also include office areas. The production halls were equipped with high-quality CNC machines and processing equipment. HPWM system from AQUASYS The planning and implementation of the com...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared the State of Emergency in the City of Orlando to further the efforts in fighting the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ensure quicker access to needed supplies. The City of Orlando continues to work with lead agencies Orange County and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, to ensure a coordinated response.  Below is the latest information on the City of Orlando's response to the threat of COVID-19, including information on cancellations an...

The City of Orlando continues to take serious actions and a number of measures to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community, working together with lead agencies Orange County and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, to ensure a coordinated response. Some of these measures include:  Visiting continuity of operation plans to ensure essential city services can be managed and delivered remotely.  Working on plans to allow those employees who can work from home...

In light of recent advancements regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring this a public health emergency of international concern, FAFS is asking that all of their external stakeholders including but not limited to; sub-contractors; suppliers and customers, take the appropriate action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  FAFS asks that anybody who may be an infection risk to refrain from entering any of their properties or sites....

Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating 40 years of business success, having expanded from a 13-strong workforce operating out of small commercial units on the south coast of England to becoming one of the world's pioneering manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, manufacturing more than 5 million detectors every year, and exporting directly to more than 100 countries around the world. New Products And Protocols Charles Lombard, Managing Director of A...

So much planning has gone into the new office block for G2 Fire and just as they are doing the final touches, someone points out there is no fire detection! Now what? Luckily for the new office block in Walmer Main Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, they called upon Jean-Paul (JP) Germishuizen and Jacques De Beer of DynaFire (Pty) Ltd to come to the rescue. At the point where they were called in, the building was 99% completed and installing wiring and conduits would have been very difficult,...

Globally renowned critical equipment supplier and servicing partner, JLA has welcomed another three new businesses into the Group, bringing the total to six in six months. Stafford-based Astral Fire and Security and Preston-based firms T. Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services, are the latest companies to have been acquired. Helen Ashton, Chief Executive Officer at JLA said, “I am thrilled that Astral Fire and Security, T Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services have joined the JLA Gr...

The Hyde Group is utilizing Aico’s revolutionary Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway to provide a solution-focused approach to asset management that assures the safety of their tenants. With over 50,000 homes across London, the south and south east of England, the Hyde Group is taking a proactive approach to the management of its housing stock. Hyde ensures that as many of its homes as possible are occupied, redeveloping those that are not, and improving the efficiency of operations through strateg...

FIREX International 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held from September 8 to September 10, 2020, at ExCeL London, in London, United Kingdom (UK). This rescheduling covers the following events: FIREX International IFSEC International Safety & Health Expo Facilities Show Intelligent Building Europe Workplace Wellbeing Show Counter Terror Expo, Ambition, Forensics Expo Europe, and World Counter Terror Congress (orga...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are over 354,000 residential fires a year, causing, on average, around 2,600 deaths and over 11,000 injuries. The majority of fire-related deaths occur at night while people sleep. The important role of well-placed, quality smoke alarms is easy to see. There are two main types of smoke alarms – ionization and photoelectric. Understanding the difference between the two can help users make the best decision, regarding installing t...

FAFS announces that Marlowe plc has acquired Managed Occupational Health Limited (MOH).  Established in 2004 and headquartered in Norwich, MOH is a national provider of occupational health services. MOH employs approximately 70 staff, including 40 technicians, nurses and doctors who provide recurring occupational health advice, assessments and monitoring to help employers comply with health and safety legislation and assure the physical and mental health and wellbeing o...

The Mircom Group of Companies has announced that they are extremely honored to once again attain the ‘Platinum Club’ designation, as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2020. Mircom is proud to have qualified, as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for an eighth consecutive year. Mircom recognized Mircom was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth, with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2020 Best M...

Sprinklers were activated as a result of a fire caused by a portable heater in close proximity to a blanket where the resident was asleep and under the influence of alcohol. Sprinkler system also raised the alarm to warn the resident (flow switch activating the alarm system). LD2 Alarms The room of origin was the living room where no detection was present – LD2 system installed within flats (LD2 – Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and rooms or areas...

The international conference of VdS experts on fire protection systems will be held in Bucharest. The event is organized by VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH in cooperation with the Romanian Facility Management Association (ROFMA) and is supported by Euralarm member ARTS (Romanian Association for Security Technique). Program topics For the event the following topics are on the program: Automatic fire protection systems from the point of view of fire brigades Sprinkler systems: new developments in...

Cortech Developments has been providing sustainable software integration solutions that bring together third-party manufacturers' technology and has implemented its solution across many sectors within high-security applications and environments in the UK and overseas. The core product, Datalog, offers a single point monitoring & control for multiple technologies assisting users in reducing costs and risk. Objective The primary aim of the Technical Partner Program is for Cortech to work wi...

Ampac announced that the FireFinder Marine Fire Control Panel has been approved to the Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU by DNV GL. Compliant with the requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive as well as EN54-2 and EN54-4, the FireFinder Marine Intelligent Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel offers a reliable fire detection system for maritime and offshore applications Available from 1 to 4 Loops, the FireFinder Marine can be networked for larger systems and provides users w...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, have launched a new campaign to inform premises management and the public that specifying Third Party Certification is only part of the process in acting with due diligence. The campaign, ‘Don’t just Specify, Verify!’ points out the important second, and sometimes overlooked, verification stage when specifying and sourcing a competent Third Party Certificated provider to help comply with fire safety legis...

Coopers Fire is moving into their brand new building over the weekend of 13th, 14th and 15th March and planning to be operational by Tuesday 17th March 2020. The Coopers Fire main phone line will be off from midday on Friday 13th March 2020. The main switchboard will be up and working by Tuesday 17th March. Coopers Fire staff will still be picking up emails and phone calls to their mobile phones during the move. New Location The new Coopers Fire address is: Coopers Fire Ltd Ignis House Hou...

In light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe, the Euralarm organization committee decided to postpone the GA, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebration. The organization committee for the 2020 Euralarm General Assembly, Industry Forum and 50th anniversary celebrations on May 27 and the section meetings on May 28 reviewed the planned activities in light of the COVID virus and the possible effects on traveling across Europe. Industry Forum And 50th Anniver...

Third party certification for the fiber-optic linear heat sensing (LTS) from Patol has been extended to cover the Fibresense range.  Kelvin Miller, Patol Sales Director comments, “Having introduced the Fibresense brand, under which our fiber-optic heat detection systems are now being marketed, Fibresense has been EN54 cross-listed under the certification scheme to ensure that specifiers are aware it meets the same high standards of manufacture for which our cables have beco...

Finder and Defender took part in Intersec 2020, which is the world's renowned security, safety, and fire protection fair, held in Dubai, UAE, between 19 and 21 January, 2020. Organized for the 22nd time this year, the fair hosted 1,084 exhibitors from 56 countries and 33,872 industry visitors. Proudly displayed the products, to more than 1000 visitors from 56 different countries. The interest and feedback of the participants on the brand and products made them feel honored and proud. High-qu...

AW Technology has a proud history of working on an international scale to deliver world-class technology to the fire protection and alarm industry. As part of this work, AW Technology’s Marketing and Sales operation has to regularly explore new global opportunities for business as and when they arise. This included a recent trip to Lipetsk, Russia where one of AW’s valued clients, Honeywell, currently use the 1800 series test tunnel. As part of the trip, which is a regular commitmen...

The world is changing. Trends in urbanization and population growth require more sustainable solutions to move the world forward. From a business perspective, sustainability means that companies can do good for the planet whilst also doing good for employees, communities and customers. As a fire and security business, Chubb protects businesses globally, helping to make the world a safer place. However, the very tool that is used to counter the threat of fire also poses an environmental and physi...

BAFSA (British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd.), along with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Dorset Fire & Rescue Service and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, announced that they are disappointed to report that they have made the difficult decision to postpone the joint sprinkler seminars slated to be held on 18th and 24th March respectively due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fears. Joint sprinkler seminars postponed The organizations stated in a joint...

Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is proud to announce Captain Scott Schoonover has completed and graduated from Leadership Command College of the Law Enforcement Management Institue of Texas (LEMIT). "Captain Schoonover is the first fire marshal to graduate from Leadership Command College. I am proud of the work Captain Schoonover completed to join this elite group of graduates," said Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. "Obtaining continuing education and leadership skills are incredibly val...

The Ethisphere Institute recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year. 3M is one of only eight industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. Ethics And Values Recognizing that corporate integrity, character and transparency impact the public trust of companies, the Ethisphere Institute defines and advances standards of ethical business practices through data-driven insights. “For more than a century, we have built a fo...