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This winter has been crazy — the cold days, frost and blizzards are never-ending, the roads are paved with salt, and it doesn’t seem to be improving any time soon. The layers of clothing are increasing and people still don’t seem to be feeling any warmer when darting from door to car. At the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than coming in out of the cold, cuddling up next to a nice, cosy space heater, and finally warming up. Space heaters are popular devices for...

D-Tec - part of NetVu - announced that its partner in the Middle East region, BSS-ME, has supplied, tested, and commissioned seven advanced IP-based, NetVu Connected, FireVu units to provide a state-of-the-art CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) solution for the main tunnel at the famous Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah, which has been dubbed the 'eighth wonder of the world', has dramatically changed the Dubai area, doubling the Emirate’s beach f...

Hochiki Europe, leading manufacturer of life safety solutions, has recently worked with Scottish Security and Fire Systems to ensure the safety and security of a renovated Baptist church in Fife. The building which now houses Glenrothes Baptist Church was first constructed in the early 1960s and used as local authority offices. Following its recent conversion into a place of religious worship and, as such, a place of medium assembly under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety announced the deployment of 1,100 state-of-the-art G1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). The contract was formally awarded in late 2016 and the current deployment represents the completion of a one-year, multi-phase delivery and training process. The last time Chicago deployed new SCBA technology was on September 11, 2001. “This latest rollout of new SCBA gear for our fire personnel features the l...

Last Christmas Eve North Yorkshire Fire attended four residential fires and also attended four residential fires on Christmas Day Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there’s lots to think about this Christmas. But one thing North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Fire Kills campaign are urging local residents to put top of their Christmas lists this year is fire safety. While fire safety is important throughout the year, the extra...

When combined with Honeywell's wide-ranging fire and gas product portfolio, SCAME's industrial controllers and management systems will provide powerful integrated solutions for customers Honeywell announced it has acquired privately held SCAME Sistemi, s.r.l., adding new fire and gas safety capabilities to Honeywell's industry-leading portfolio of Connected Building solutions. SCAME is a provider of all-in-one systems that deliver management of fire and gas detection, and fi...

The royal visit and Apollo’s longstanding achievement in manufacturing excellence are documented by an official plaque His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent visited the headquarters of Apollo Fire Detectors in Havant, Hampshire last week to commemorate 40 years of excellence in UK manufacturing by the company. Official plaque During his visit, the Duke took a tour of the manufacturing facilities and met some of the engineers and assembly workers who are behind the award-...

Honeywell is bringing VESDA to areas where people congregate to ensure the very best fire prevention is available Honeywell has announced that the Xtralis VESDA-E VEA addressable aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is now EN54-20 approved. This brings the next generation of smoke detectors to European markets whilst potentially lowering the total cost of ownership by up to 60 per cent when compared to traditional detection techniques. Microbore tubes VEA actively and continuousl...

Visitors to Apollo's stand will see a selection of the latest developments in fire detection technology Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high quality fire detection products, will be exhibiting at Marintec China in Shanghai from 5th to 8th December 2017. With its 30-year history, it is co-organised by the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers, making Marintec China one of the most important trade shows in the marine sector....

The SOC-E3N is Hochiki’s new generation conventional photoelectric smoke detector, which is fully compatible with the majority of existing Conventional systems. The SOC-E3N(WHT) incorporates Hochiki’s unique High Performance photoelectric smoke chamber removing the need to use Ionisation Detectors in the majority of applications. Reducing potential false alarms The Automatic Sensitivity Verification Window (ASVW) Drift Compensation technology is incorporated to ensure the Detector...

Fire alarm systems and many of their components are especially susceptible to moisture damage from storms Summer 2017 was a wild one, at least in terms of severe weather. In response to the hurricanes and associated flooding that impacted untold numbers of fire alarm systems, AFAA has created a tip sheet for owners and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).  AFAA tip sheet Severe weather is inevitable, and so is the need to ensure that automatic fire alarm systems are...

Extinguishing agents and detectors are key components of any fire suppression system, but it is the control module that co-ordinates and dictates the response to fire. While the subject of control systems is worthy of a book in its own right, in this post Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection will briefly outline the control system process and the features currently available. fire suppressing agent Control modules essentially receive the information relayed by the sensors and detectors, then process...

"The fact that no fire has broken out for a long time does not mean that there is no danger; rather, it is a stroke of luck for operators, and one that can end at any time," says Marco van Lier from the General Association of the German Insurance Industry. If a fire breaks out, there is a risk that the IT infrastructure in data centers will be damaged. The power outage that can occur in the event of a fire causes particularly great damage due to the resulting data loss. fire protection solutio...

In this post, Ardent Fire Systems Limited continue their series looking at the detection methods used in vehicle fire suppression. Even the most effective extinguishing agents depend upon a rapid and reliable detection system. Here, the company looks at the most common types of detectors and the advantages and disadvantages of each. There are three types of detectors commonly used to sense the presence of fire: smoke, flame and heat detectors. Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors sense the pres...

The new temporary building will provide full facilities whilst the new permanent building is completed A Kentec fire control panel is helping protect new temporary buildings at Welcome Break’s M3 southbound Fleet Services on the Surrey/Hampshire border, erected following a devastating fire in December 2016 that almost completely destroyed the former services building. December 2016 fire At its height, more than 100 firefighters f...

Autronica is proud to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary, marking six decades of innovation in fire and gas detection. Since 1957, Autronica has played a major role in developing the modern smoke detector as it is known today. In 1970, Autronica introduced a low-voltage smoke detector and in 1979, the company developed an analog addressable fire detection and alarm system. In 2004, Autronica launched the IEC61508 SIL 2-approved system. These innovations, and many others, have all go...

Under the motto "Those who do not understand the present cannot shape the future," the SICHERHEIT 2017 trade fair will take place from November 14 to 17 in Zurich. Interest is high: around 10,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors are expected at the 21st edition. For four days, WAGNER Schweiz AG will be presenting two of its best-selling solutions in technical fire protection under the trade fair's main theme of "Fire and disaster protection technology and fire alarm, smoke, water and gas warnin...

Rich and Dino will be responsible for all operations, business strategy and growth for the global security and fire businesses, respectively Honeywell, a pioneer in products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive grea...

Charles has led global businesses of increasing size and complexity based in Italy, Australia, Denmark and France The independent fire detection manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Lombard as its new Managing Director with regional responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). With a career working in many European countries, Charles has led global businesses of increasing size and complexity based in Italy, A...

Apollo is looking forward to introducing the new Apollo Test Set to Fire India visitors Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high quality fire detection products, is looking forward to its participation in Fire India in 2017, and the opportunity to showcase its latest ranges to the industry. Visitors to Asia’s largest fire and safety exhibition, being held from 7-9 September at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, will be able to see a...

Ultimately, one wants a fire suppression system that is not only effective when it counts, but a system that is also trouble-free and requires minimal unplanned maintenance. How a fire suppression system is installed has a direct impact on remedial maintenance works and consequent machine downtime. At Ardent, the company understands this and put system installation at the core of every fire suppression system they supply. They might take a bit longer to fit a system than other suppliers, but th...

The Kentec Sigma XT is compatible with Intrinsically Safe barriers, which makes it ideal for use in hazardous areas A new life safety system based around Kentec’s control panel technology is protecting a major Barclays Bank installation in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new fire safety system, supplied and installed by SFP Security & Fire (Pty) Ltd., in an L1 system configuration includes a new network of four Kentec Syncro AS analogue addressable fire control pane...

Over 800 Apollo Discovery Marine analogue addressable fire detectors and devices are used for the DLV 2000 The Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV 2000) in Singapore is the latest marine accolade for leading fire detediscction manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors who has recently supplied the marine fire detection system for the new vessel. Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 The DLV 2000, built by shipyard Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd, combines S-lay, heavy lift, large deck space and accommodatio...

The FIA Expo 2017 will host two free CPD accredited seminars The FIM Expo 2017 will take place at Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways. Organised by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK's leading fire detection and alarm manufacturers and focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry. CPD a...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kocek, as new Midwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Glenn joins Napco's sales team, with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT, as well as founding his own alarm and IT companies early on. Background In Security, Video Dave Sheffey said, "With Glenn's background in security,...

Training maximises automated solutions allowing crew members to trust technology and stay operational at sea for longer Navies are now increasingly reliant on automated systems to fulfil the roles crew used to perform including fire prevention, detection and on-board leaks. Driven in part by reductions in manning levels, automated systems are also being implemented to reduce the risk of harm to crew during onboard emergencies. We are seeing several new ships commissioned and...

All seven floors are now protected by an Advanced Axis EN fire system An intelligent fire system from Advanced is now protecting one of the most prominent buildings in Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki. Founded in 1998, Cosmote is the largest mobile network operator in Greece, and the company’s complex in the centre of Thessaloniki houses its offices and data centre for the whole of northern Greece. The five-storey building has two basement levels, and all seven f...

A total of 90 SOTERIA devices were installed at the school, with a panel from Advanced Staff and pupils at Marchwood Junior School, near Southampton, are benefitting from the reliability and innovation of the new SOTERIA range from Apollo Fire Detectors in an installation which marks the range’s first educational application. With nearly 300 pupils aged 7–11, Marchwood Junior School is housed within a uniquely designed building which was built in the 1980s and ref...

The fire alarm and detection system had not been tested, serviced, and maintained as it should have On the 4th September 2016, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a report of a fire at flats on Fulford Road in York. During the incident, which had been caused by an electrical fault near to the fuse board, fire officers found that the fire alarm and detection system provided for the two flats and communal hallway was not working. Further investigation found th...

Nobody expects a fire on-board their equipment; however, when a fire hits the results can be catastrophic. Expensive repair bills, costly downtime and a delay in production all affect the bottom line and in the worst cases, it endangers lives. The best way to protect the people and vehicles is to prevent fire altogether. At Ardent, the company strongly recommend their customers to perform daily maintenance checks to help reduce the risk of equipment fire. Regular Cleaning Keeping equipment cle...