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Fires in modern data centers are a harsh reality. Such fires result, not only in serious amounts of direct damage, but also in costly indirect damage, including downtime associated with server outages and cleanup from the fire. These fires are not only dangerous, they can disrupt modern life. In 2017, a fire at a large data center in Azerbaijan took almost seven hours to extinguish. During that time, the entire country lost computer access to the Internet, with access to the network available o...

The risk of further residential fire tragedies, following the fatal Grenfell Tower fire, has been raised by leading engineering services trade association ECA, in its response to the ‘Raising the Bar’ consultation. In the aftermath of the blaze at the Grenfell Tower high-rise block in West London, several inquiries have concluded that installer competency is fundamental to public safety. This is particularly the case in buildings such as residential tower blocks, care homes and hospi...

Panels from global fire systems provider, Advanced, have been selected to protect the US$ 18.8 billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, regarded to be the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels has been installed as part of the active fire protection for one of South East Asia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date. The Advanced network protects the artificial island gateway in Hong Kong that serves as an entry and e...

T.J. Fire & Security, one of Hertfordshire’s fire and security companies has announced the purchase of Prompt Fire Protection. Established in 1973, T.J. Fire & Security is an independent company based in Welwyn Garden City. Protecting large and small businesses across the county with installation and maintenance of fire and security products, they provide their customers with the best possible service and the quality products by adhering to the highest standards in the fire and se...

Europe’s pioneer door provider, Hörmann UK, has launched its new FlexFire Protection Curtain, specifically designed to provide the construction and other industrial sectors with unrivalled smoke protection in the event of a fire. Equipped with an intelligent FSA-FLEXControl hold-open device as standard, the curtain closes reliably if smoke develops. When combined with optical smoke detectors that monitor the door area, the hold-open device is compliant with the requirements outlined...

Perimeter Solutions, a global pioneer in the production of fire retardants, foams, and water enhancing gels, along with a wide range of services for managing wildland, industrial, municipal, and military fires, announced the commercialization of PHOS-CHEK® Class A/B foam concentrate, a new fluorine free firefighting foam capable of extinguishing Class A and B fuel fires with a single product. Structural and industrial fires demand swift action and suppression. Too much is at stake with unco...

Kentec Electronics, a life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Brett Boyd as Business Development Manager to further the company’s customer support capabilities and help drive the Kentec Installation Partner (KIP) scheme. Brett will be responsible for Kentec customers in London and the South East, reporting to Wayne Marston, Head of Sales UK. He has relocated from South Africa, where he worked for a fire and security distributor across every aspect of fire safety, from dete...

Since fire protection systems are not used every day, it's crucial to have them frequently serviced and maintained so users can ensure they are ready to be used at a second's notice. Whether it's the fire alarm system or fire sprinkler, scheduling fire system maintenance and servicing is the best way to know the building or home is safe should an emergency strike. fire code regulation procedures Fire system servicing should adhere to fire code regulation procedures. By scheduling regular fire...

Britannia Fire will be exhibiting at Intersec Dubai in 2020 to show case their full range of fire extinguishers including their innovative P50 composite fire extinguisher and an exciting new product, FastAct, which neutralizes toxic chemical attacks or spills. Intersec, where business, technology and innovations come together, returns 19 – 21 January, 2020. As the leading trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, Intersec’s influence has spread not only across the Middl...

The ideal fire extinguisher test equipment offers efficient health protection and cost savings in equal measure, combined with a strong environmental awareness. Brandschutztechnik Müller GmbH attaches great importance to the above mentioned factors in all its product developments, with occupational safety and ergonomics considered to be the key focus. Powder suction machines (PSM) Brandschutztechnik Müller guarantees optimum ergonomic handling when testing, emptying and filling fire...

AT – the acronym stands for Advanced Technology and a success story spanning three generations. Twenty-five years ago, the Rosenbauer AT first saw the light of day, giving a resounding answer to the question of what a powerful, reliable and safe municipal fire-fighting vehicle should look like. Improved with each generation and supplemented by innovative technologies, the AT now embodies the technological standard of municipal firefighting like no other vehicle. It's considered the master...

The VdS BrandSchutz Tage take place from 4th to 5th December 2019 at the Cologne Exhibition Center. Rosenbauer presents new and innovative solutions for preventive and technical fire protection. In addition to the trade exhibition, one can look forward to exciting specialist conferences and discussions as well as a future, a science and an exhibitor forum at the BrandSchutz Tage. Tailor-made extinguishing systems Rosenbauer is the user’s competent partner for innovative fire protection c...

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has invited Koorsen Fire & Security to help kick off Fire Prevention Week. Join them on October 8th - 10th to learn about fire safety and how one can help the company’s firefighting heroes. Kids can take home their own junior firefighting hat and even learn how to put out a fire. Koorsen is providing digital training to teach visitors how to correctly use a fire extinguisher to safely put out a fire. There will also be fire safety coloring pages,...

The City of Sydney does not take Fire Safety lightly. Its local government has worked out a number of programs to help prevent building fires and reduce their impact. One of Sydney's requirements for buildings is an annual fire safety statement. An annual fire safety statement is a document submitted by the building owner to their Local Council. This statement may also be required for insurance purposes and/or OH&S. assessment and inspection Since October 2017, assessment and in...

The legendary tower ‘Paks Margareeta’ of the Estonian capital Tallinn and the seafaring museum inside have recently been equipped with an AQUASYS fire fighting system. The high-pressure water mist system protects the exhibition areas on four floors with a total area of 1,000 m², the large presentation hall with a height of up to 12 m and the round corridors in the tower. The project was realized with the local partner ANTIFIRE. Conventional sprinkler systems The advantage of...

CertAlarm’s partner Kiwa recently announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art fire lab in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. To celebrate this, they are hosting a festive opening event ‘How to deal with complexity and integrality of future trends?’ on the 13th of November 2019. Opening of Apeldoorn fire lab “Collaboration is key in our sector. That is precisely why at CertAlarm we are happy to see the opening of the new fire lab, as a consequence, it will improve the c...

DAB Fire Engineering are proud to introduce their Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. DAB's Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems utilize high-grade flexible detection tubing to detect rapidly the fire and release the extinguishing agent through the tubing, directly from the burst hole. Direct Automatic Fire Suppression Systems The system is pneumatically operated and requires no power source to activate, offering continuous fire protection. It offers immediate fire detection and d...

Hugh McQuaid presents Lantern Fire & Security with an ESD plaque to welcome them to the Notifier ESD Network. Hugh McQuaid, Notifier by Honeywell Business Manager, was seen presenting Chris Cowley (Managing Director) and Adam Boulton (Sales Director) with their Notifier plaque and welcoming Lantern Fire and Security to the Notifier ESD Network. Chris commented on behalf of the firm “that they are delighted to be associated with Notifier and look forward to a successful partnership over...

The UK’s largest fitness operator, PureGym has chosen Britannia’s  P50 fire extinguisher to protect its 200-plus gyms and more than a million members. P50 fire extinguisher Fast-expanding PureGym is installing our multi-use composite P50, the only extinguisher that needs no external servicing contract and can be maintained in-house by trained staff, in its new gyms, with a program to replace metal extinguishers in all its premises. PureGym is installing our multi-use composit...

Sigma A-XT gas extinguishing panels from Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer, are at the heart of a new fire safety solution protecting users of the magnificent Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB). The HZMB is a 55km-long bridge-tunnel system consisting of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel and four artificial islands. It spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, three major cities on the Pearl River Delta. The HZMB includes a 4...

Security and fire systems specialist, Trigion Security Services, has bolstered its team with a new senior appointment, as the firm continues to strengthen its presence within the UK market. Richard Webster has joined Trigion as Head of Sales for the Security Services division – Trigion’s specialist manned security business. With over 30 years industry experience, Richard has held senior positions within a number of well known, and well respected regional and national security servic...

Firefighters in Chichester would like to thank residents for their quick thinking after a fire in a property on Thursday afternoon. Crews from Chichester, Bognor Regis and Selsey were mobilized to the incident on Lennox Road, Chichester, at 3.37pm following reports of a fire in a residential flat, with the first crew from Chichester arriving on scene within five minutes. Upon arrival they found smoke issuing from a window of the property. Rescuing an adult male from the property trapped by fire...

Fire protection systems and equipment are essential in maintaining the safety and security of employees, clients, and building occupants. It is important that they are properly installed and maintained well to ensure that they are functional when a fire emergency does arise. fire protection services Choosing the right fire protection services company to collaborate with can be a bit of a challenge. Some companies offer their services at a very low price sacrificing the quality of work. Here...

Intelligent fire panels from global fire systems pioneer, Advanced, have been installed in a prestigious, £134million Central London office building. Situated in the prime London business address of St Paul’s Churchyard, the nine-story commercial premises, Condor House, stands adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral and just meters from Fleet Street. Comprising 110,000 sq. ft. of high-quality office space, Condor House is home to a number of professional services firms including finan...

As a business owner or building manager, maintaining the safety of the employees, clients, and building occupants can be a tough job. Yet, this burden can be lifted by partnering with a trusted fire protection company. Deciding on which fire protection company to engage with can also be challenging as well. Every company has something to offer that may differ from others, especially when it comes to the cost and experience of services. A lot of questions arise like, how do users know whic...

Are the fire protection systems compliant with Australian Standards and local codes? Have users had them tested and inspected recently? These things are often given the least importance and at times neglected. However, as a business owner or building manager, keeping the employees and building occupants safe and secure against the risk and dangers of fire is part of the long list of responsibilities. Having a comprehensive fire protection system should also include routine maintenance and testi...

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...

Building on the recently released 65-bar Pilot Cylinder and to complement this existing solution, we are pleased to announce the release of a new high-capacity 125-bar version, where more system capability and higher operating pressure are required. Pilot Cylinders versions Using the highly trusted and proven DAB Solenoid Operated Valve, both Pilot Cylinders versions have been engineered to support new/existing CO2 and other fixed extinguishing systems. The pilot cylinders are supplied with a...

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...

As a professional firefighter, one has likely grown accustomed to people depending on them when disaster strikes their property. And just as the fellow citizens depend on them to suppress a dangerous fire, they depend on fire hoses and other equipment to function efficiently so that the firefighter can do their job. Below is a look at the key role handline nozzles play in extinguishing fires and how they can ensure that the nozzle is kept in good working order. Why is proper nozzle maintenanc...