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Business owners and building managers have an extensive list of duties and responsibilities. One of them is maintaining and protecting the safety of their employees and building occupants from the risks and hazards of fire. This is one of the most crucial of all their obligations. Furthermore, businesses and buildings are required to comply with the rules and regulations set by national and local legislation. Because of the level of skills and technicality needed to stay compliant, it is best t...

When a fire broke out on site, more than 400 staff were evacuated in less than three minutes from the Hull factory of offsite specialist Walker Modular. Five fire engines were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at the bathroom pod manufacturer. Company owner Shane Walker told the Enquirer, “I’m so proud of my staff and the fire service for dealing so well with a difficult situation. We liaised with the fire service when we designed the factory and all the fire suppressio...

Smoke alarms are a crucial component of safety in a home, as these fire-protection devices will automatically detect and alert users of the presence of smoke and can save a life in the event of a fire. When placed in the right location, the smoke alarm could additionally aid firefighters in quickly finding the fire in the home, allowing them to better focus their efforts. audio sound An audio sound is emitted when residential or commercial Smoke Alarms are activated, if no one is at the prope...

Installing a smoke alarm is one of the most sensible measures you can take to manage fire risk. Smoke alarms are a requirement under smoke alarm legislation QLD. This applies to new homes and all existing homes undergoing building work. Individuals who are sleeping don't smell smoke and are unlikely to wake up during a fire. The most practical way to ensure house occupants wake up and get to safety is to install smoke alarms. New smoke alarm legislation The new smoke alarm legislation affects...

3M announced that it has completed the sale of its gas and flame detection business to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, for $230 million in cash. Gas And Flame Detection The business is a pioneer in fixed and portable gas and flame detection with products sold under the Oldham, GMI, Detcon, Simtronics and Scott Safety brand names. 3M will retain the...

G&S Brandschutztechnik AG announces rebranding strategy with new brand name, Rosenbauer Brandschutz Deutschland GmbH. The specialized company for preventive fire protection has been part of the Rosenbauer Group since 2016 and only in the previous year merged SICS Brandschutz GmbH, G&S Brandschutz GmbH, and G&S Sprinkleranlagen GmbH to form a single company. Preventive fire safety expert The former company name is to be continued as a modified label of excellence, G&S Integrated...

Det-Tronics has introduced a new high-speed deluge module (HSDM) for the Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) fire and gas safety controller. The HSDM expands the capability of the EQP so it can activate ultra-highspeed suppression systems for high-hazard applications such as, but not limited to, munitions manufacturing. Det-Tronics, a provider of fire- and gas-safety systems, is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeratio...

Apollo Fire Detectors’ innovative SOTERIA range of detectors has been chosen to protect the prestigious Darrick Wood School in Orpington, Kent. The school is rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ and achieved the ‘World Class Schools Quality Mark in’ 2015. The fire detection system was upgraded as part of a wider program of works which saw the school invest in a new dining hall, a Movement & Performing Arts Building with specialist Drama and Music rooms and new PE c...

Comelit UK has demonstrated its commitment and growing prominence in the Fire Sector, investing in an additional member of the team by introducing a dedicated Fire Technical Support Engineer. Experienced fire industry specialist David Fraser joins Comelit’s highly specialist team incorporating Wesley Wright as UK Fire Manager and Mandy Bowden as Fire Business Development Manager North. David has over 20 years experience working with leading fire specialists, dedicated to installer focus t...

Nittan Europe - global manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products – has announced a series of new Interface Modules to allow for improved connection of its high grade Evolution range to even more third-party equipment than ever before. Interface Modules The six new interface modules cover a variety of interface applications, ranging from door release, sounder control, communication with industrial plant & equipment and non-addressable detectors, along with a...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, have officially responded to the Government’s Building a safer future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system consultation.  Stephen Adams, BAFE Chief Executive, discussed the following main points in the response submitted:  BAFE recognizes that the consultation concerns high-rise residential buildings (HRRBs) as a starting point, but strongly recommends that this is rapidly exten...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, has officially responded to the Government’s Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consultation.  BAFE agrees strongly with the scope of the current fire safety legislation, noting the only concern at present being the “degree/method for enforcement,” but it does enable a risk-based approach to fire safety.  Fire safety for business  BAFE does not believe that the Fire Safe...

In a fire emergency, a couple of seconds could possibly save lives. Real estate agencies must be conscious of fire consequences and take proper measures to prevent fires, but likewise take measures to efficiently alert personnel if a fire event does occur. Real estate agency owners should evaluate their need for smoke alarm systems and other fire protection equipment. These are crucial devices to keep employees and property safe. Australian Development Act of 1993 The Australian Development A...

Universal Security Instruments (USI) in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of smoke alarm model numbers - MI3050S and MI3050SB. Consumers owning these two smoke alarm devices should immediately inspect their alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Smoke alarms recall This recall (Recall # 19-162) involves Universal Security Instruments 10-year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers - MI3050S and M...

Firetrace Ltd. has recently gained the Made in Britain (MiB) mark for the manufacturing of Firetrace fire suppression systems.  Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, the company’s ever-growing manufacturing and production teams work closely together to produce the most unique and innovative fire suppression systems. Since 1996, when Firetrace was first established, the company has continued to research and develop fire safety products to ensure that they are offering the best so...

British fire safety firms need to take ‘plan B action’ and start preparing for what Brexit could mean when it comes to selling products in Europe, according to one expert. Speaking at FIREX International 2019 event recently, Apollo’s Head of System Integration and Technical Support, Paul Pope, said, “Companies should be prepared to do “business as usual” and ensure supply chains are maintained. You cannot be prepared for Brexit if you secretly believe it won&...

A kitchen fire in a flat in Coppice House, a tower block in Birmingham caused a sprinkler activation which restricted fire damage to the oven grill and the plastic control knobs for the hob. There was smoke damage to the whole of the kitchen but water damage was minimal due to quick response time from West Midlands Fire Service, assessment of situation and their isolation of the sprinkler system. Only one appliance from WMFS was required due to the sprinkler activation.

Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new CPD-certified seminar. Entitled “A Guide to BS 5839-6 2019 Domestic Fire Alarms”, this topical and very informative seminar highlights what’s new in the recently updated code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises, with particular emphasis on the revised system of grading for such systems. domestic fire alarm systems Said A...

Integrated Fire and Security Solutions, Inc. (IFSS), a provider in the delivery of integrated security, IT and fire technologies and services, announced that it has received a private equity investment to drive strategic growth and further build its presence in the dynamic Southeastern U.S. market. The sizable investment will be used to expand sales operations, acquire similarly aligned service providers and boost service offerings focused on recurring revenue services. The investment by Newloo...

BizSpace is the United Kingdom’s renowned provider of regional and flexible workspace for professionals. They offer modern offices, studios and workshop units to a vast range of small businesses across the country. fire and security installation APE Fire & Security were tasked with delivering a complete fire and security installation for Steel House in Fareham, one of BizSpace’s well-established and refurbished centers in the South West England region. The revamped building wil...

Smoke alarms are life-saving devices that are way too frequently neglected. A lot of homes have one fitted but forget to test it periodically and change the batteries annually. Several houses do not have any alarms fitted, or perhaps do have them, but have removed the batteries. It must be emphasized just how vital it is that homes have at least one smoke alarm on each floor and that they are kept in good working order.  smoke alarm A smoke alarm provides the early critical warning that...

In November 2018, a school in the city of Wollongong was torn down by a massive fire. Thankfully, nobody was injured by the tragic fire. But, the school did sustain significant damage. With the recent unfortunate event of the Corrimal High School fire, school fire prevention should be taken into another level. Managing schools has a lot of responsibilities. Part of the long list of duties and responsibilities as an owner or school director is providing safety, security, and protection of the st...

One of the aspects of achieving a successful business is providing safety, security, and protection for employees, staff, and clients in all forms. Included in these responsibilities is making sure that the business is prepared for emergencies at all times. One of these catastrophic emergencies is fire. Fire is one of the most difficult adversaries of a business. But, this can be reduced by laying out a comprehensive fire protection plan. The main goal in the design process of a Sydney East fir...

Johnson Controls marks the first 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 the Middle East. Autocall systems Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and in...

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department recently broke ground on Fire Station 61 and then opened Fire Station 73 three days later. In late June, Interim Director/Fire Chief Keith Powers joined City of Jacksonville officials in grabbing a golden shovel and ceremoniously digging into the soil on which Station 61 will stand early next year. Three days later, Powers used oversized, gold-handled scissors alongside Station 73’s Captain Kenny Keene and city officials as they cut through a br...

Aladtec, the Wisconsin-based provider of cloud-based scheduling and workforce management software, will be among 69 sponsors presenting products and services to EMS and fire professionals attending the Pinnacle event at Rosen Shingle Creek, near Orlando, Florida, USA from July 22 – July 26, 2019. Flexible form tool Nearly 900 EMS agencies use Aladtec to provide 24/7 staffing coverage, swiftly fill open shifts and allow members to trade shifts, request time-off, and submit extra hours for...

Zeta Alarms Ltd takes this opportunity to welcome Apex Fire Systems Pte Ltd as their newest global premier partner based in Singapore. Apex has recently helped expand the Zeta brand across the Far East by taking part in exhibitions in Phnom Penh, Vietnam and Yangon to name a few.

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, has officially responded to the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Fire Safety for High Rise Domestic Buildings consultation.  BAFE comments that the guidance created regarding fire safety in high rise domestic buildings appears “to have been sensibly composed.” BAFE also notes at this time there is “nothing wrong with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.”  “It is rat...

North-east-based fire systems manufacturer, Advanced reaches a milestone in the construction and refit of its new £2M headquarters. As a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of commercial fire detection systems, Advanced employs over 180 staff and services over sixty countries from bases in the UK, US, India and Dubai. The firm’s relocation from its existing four sites in Cramlington to one 48,000 sq. ft base in Balliol Business Park, Longbenton will allow the business...

North-East manufacturer, Advanced, has made a £1million investment in its corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant in North Tyneside.  The investment includes manufacturing facility improvements, equipment and an office design project that has delivered state-of-the-art offices, communications technology and social facilities to create new capacity and an engaging, modern office environment. Commercial fire detection systems specialist The investment comes as Advanced, a glob...