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In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive greater customer focus Honeywell, a provider of products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has 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. New leadership roles In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive greater customer focus....

The BWF has also carried out FOI research which suggests worrying problems in other London tower blocks Less than a year since fire door safety campaigners turned a spotlight on high rise tower blocks, the country wakes to news of the devastating inferno at Grenfell Tower, West London. Endemic fire safety problem Hannah Mansell, chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum, trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust and spokesperson for the BWF’s Fire Door Safety W...

The Education Day aims to promote the role of fire doors in fire safety Midland Building Products Ltd (MBP) and Fire & Acoustic Seals Ltd are hosting a customer ‘Education Day’ on 20th September to promote the very important role of fire doors in fire safety. The day will put fire doors firmly ‘in focus’, and guest speakers will be delivering a series of CPD-Accredited workshops on topics such as fire and smoke seals; installation and inspecti...

Bronto Skylift expands its services in Canada and names CraneWorks Canada, located in Calgary, Alberta, as a distributor for Bronto Skylift’s products in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CraneWorks operates eight full-service facilities in the US and Canada, offering new and used sales, nationwide service, worldwide parts, and an extensive rental fleet to customers from a wide variety of industries. Partnership with Br...

The events will cover fire-related topics like risk assessment, safety arrangements, general precautions, staff training, maintenance and testing North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be offering businesses safety messages as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) UK Business Safety Week 2017. The week runs from 11th - 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incident...

Two psychological therapists from The Fire Fighters Charity will also be speaking on the the emotional impact of emergency medical response Responding to fires in tall buildings will be a key focus at this year’s Emergency Services Show which returns to Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 20th to 21st September 2017. Russ Timpson, founder of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network will present a session in the Lessons Learnt seminar theatre (sponsored by UCLan) on tall...

Hi-line has focussed on minimising TCO (total cost of ownership) with the latest generation systems Hi-line Industries, an established and reputable UK manufacturer of high-quality compressed air purification equipment, has unveiled the latest generation of its flagship HBP-ZL absorption air dryers. Featuring a long list of enhancements, these already best-selling air dryers now offer even more appeal to those in the manufacturing and process industries. With the latest u...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

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...

REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ highlights the three segments of firefighting, disaster relief and emergency services Running from 6 to 8 October at the Montichiari exhibition centre, “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” is set to be a major draw. As Italy’s flagship exhibition for rescue services, civil defence and fire prevention, the event has acquired even more international appeal, ever since Centro Fiera di Montichiari and Deutsche Messe, the producers of the INTE...

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...

Councils will continue to do whatever it takes to ensure residents are all safe in their homes Responding to the results of the latest fire safety tests on systems of cladding and insulation and an independent review of building regulations, Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “Of the high-rise blocks affected by these latest fire safety tests, nine are owned by Salford Council which continues to work hard to remove and replace the cladding...

The suite boasts various pieces of specialist equipment used in both fitness testing and rehabilitation North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service recently opened a state of the art fitness and rehabilitation suite, which is located in Thirsk, at the ‘Joint Transport and Logistics Hub’ shared by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police. Specialist equipment The suite boasts various pieces of specialist equipment used in both fitness testing...

Both honorees are highly accomplished individuals with impressive career, educational, and certification credentials The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces the 2017 winners of the annual “IAFC Fire Chief of the Year” awards at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Charlotte, N.C. Volunteer Fire Chief Brian Wade of the North Lenoir Fire & Rescue Department in Kinston, N.C. and Ca...

MAWWFRS is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection programmes Infographics UK Ltd., a specialist software manufacturer, and Microsoft Gold Partner, announces that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has selected their FireWatch solution and additional Microsoft Azure cloud hosting services. MAWWFRS is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection programmes, and emergency response cover a...

Participants can expect case studies presentations on planning for, responding to and recovering from emergencies Emergencies that occurred in an airport will not only lead to flight delays, cause major disturbance to millions of passengers, it could also tarnish the nation’s reputation and result in fatality and economy losses. Join global airport operators and aviation authorities at Equip Global’s renowned conference at Emergency Management for Airports Summit...

The event is a joint venture of AFAC, the Australian and New Zealand National Council for fire, emergency services and land management Leading European manufacturers head to Sydney, Australia, for the Asia Pacific’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition: this year’s AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference and exhibition, takes place at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on the 4-7 September 2017 and European suppliers to the emergency...

FPST offers attendees the chance to network and collaborate with key industry elites and peers The 9th edition of Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels conference returns to Norway this September, gathering leading operators, experienced service providers and senior fire safety experts in an intimate setting to collaboratively explore pressing topics regarding fire safety; such as technological advances and risk minimisation strategies to enhance fire prevention and suppressio...

The Hippodrome provides as a much-needed arts centre and performance space for the local community An intelligent fire system from Advanced has been chosen to protect The Hippodrome arts centre, a newly opened community hub housed in an historic listed building in Eyemouth. Opened in 2016 and managed by a community interest company, The Hippodrome provides as a much-needed arts centre and performance space for the local community. The landmark 1830s building was originally a...

Opticom Analytics software improves the way emergency services operate using powerful data Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) staff head to North Carolina next week to discuss how Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and a new analytics tool can help reduce response times and increase safety for fire departments. The Fire-Rescue International (FRI) event – slated for July 26-29 at the Charlotte Convention Center -– is the annual conference and expo of th...

The Fire Authority’s proposed model of governance would deliver greater collaboration with a range of partners, including the police The Fire Authority Chair, Councilors Backhouse, has issued the following statement, setting out the Fire Authority’s position: The Fire Authority considers that the PCC has not set out an evidenced case for an irreversible transfer of governance from the Fire Authority to the PCC. Instead we believe it would be better if the PCC were...

GearGrid was pleased to be an exhibitor at the 2017 Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Expo. The show provided a great opportunity for GearGrid to connect with current and future customers, and discuss what is important to them for their storage needs. GearGrid enjoys listening to their challenges, so they can design and manufacture innovative storage solutions perfect for their facility. GearGrid brought a variety of products to Charlotte to display at their booth. Within a couple of hours, GearG...

Hikvision selected as top manufacturer partner by Koorsen Fire & Security Hikvision USA Inc., the North American leader in award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce it received the Koorsen Fire & Security Circle of Excellence Award. Koorsen Fire & Security, an Indianapolis-based integrator established in 1946, annually grants this award to a partner that exhibits exemplary performance in supporting its business. “Ko...

Amthal created a works programme to look after intruder, CCTV and fire systems at the school Amthal has worked with Garston Manor School to create a scalable solution to upgrade the fire and security systems in place and maintain it to the highest quality for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors. Garston Manor School is a specialist school for autism, learning difficulties and speech and language, with a vision to ensure all students leave school as confident and self-re...

Conversations centred on the Grenfell Tower tragedy and what’s needed in order to drive change The fire industry came together at an emotionally charged FIREX International. 17,430 visitors and 129 exhibitors, representing 67 different countries came together to meet, network, and discuss the challenges facing their industry.    Grenfell Tower tragedy Conversations naturally centred on the Grenfell Tower tragedy of last month and what’s needed in o...

History demonstrates a link between a public inquiry's impact and its terms of reference A University of Leicester expert in security and disaster management has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, arguing that history has shown that public-spirited officials can be successful in holding those responsible to account. Making case for ‘wide-ranging’ investigation Dr. Simon Bennett, Director of the Civil Saf...

Amthal has worked directly with the school to update its refuge alarms, disabled emergency control and fire safety systems The Orion Primary School is working directly with Amthal Fire & Security to create bespoke fire safety and security solutions at its new and growing site, to protect pupils and staff, inside and outside the classroom. The Orion Primary School is part of a federation of two schools that forms a large learning community. In 2014, it moved to its current...

Emergency and rescue vehicles of virtually every type will be on display throughout the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas Vehicles and vehicle equipment for the Emergency Services and allied organisations will be prominent among the displays of more than 400 organisations exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 20 and 21 September. The UK’s biggest emergency services event, the show is the perfect place to research the latest p...

Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks and working with fire services to establish what action needs to be taken "This is clearly an unsettling time for communities whose cladding samples have already come back as combustible or who are awaiting test results. We have been assured that tests on cladding samples are being processed so results should be back quickly.” Evacuation concern "Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks whose...