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The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it ha...

A disaster for every data center operator is the loss of data availability in the event of a fire caused by the power being turned off. In times when data centers with the highest availability have to guarantee a maximum annual downtime of no more than 5 minutes, a fire protection solution that cuts off the power and leaves behind extinguishing residues is outdated. The WAGNER Group GmbH is presenting protection solutions of the future that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of...

ZIEGLER, also known as Albert ZIEGLER GmbH, announced that it has acquired shares in the globally renowned manufacturer of aerial rescue platforms, CELA srl, company based in Italy. The cooperation will be on the development, production and sales of aerial rescue platforms. At the beginning of the year, ZIEGLER had sealed the cooperation with CELA srl by purchasing 25 percent of CELA srl shares. Through the cooperation, ZIEGLER is, therefore, able to expand its vehicle portfolio in the area of...

Earthquake helpers distinguished for extraordinary performance and teamwork All Fire Department teams that helped during the series of earthquakes in central Italy in summer 2016 have now received a special award for their performance. On Friday evening, 27 January 2017, in front of an audience of more than 700 fire fighters and guests from all over the world at the Congress Centrum Ulm, Germany, they won the coveted Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award together with the title "Inte...

Sparkling ideas and burning innovations can be found at FeuerTRUTZ 2017, the hotspot meeting of the fire protection industry. At the trade fair and congress on February 22 and 23, the WAGNER Group GmbH will be showing what customized fire protection solutions of the future could look like.  Oxygen reduction system As a plant plant, WAGNER has specialized in value-focused and process-sensitive areas The international system manufacturer and pioneering developer of preventive fire protect...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the first organisation to offer resources and training to help the U.S. fire service As the world continues its shift towards renewable energy generation, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are rapidly becoming a reality across the globe. ESS capture energy for use at a later time and convert the energy for more convenient or economical storage forms; they are found in business facilities, high rises, and single-family and multi-un...

Innovative aerial apparatus, the most popular in Pierce’s history, continues its upward sales trajectory Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation) company, has received the 107th order for its Pierce Ascendant 107-foot steel heavy-duty aerial ladder. The vehicle was purchased by the City of Keene Fire Department in Keene, N.H. “We are gratified to know the intensive and extensive work Pierce invested into the Ascendant has been so well received by fire d...

ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau, Dönges, LUKAS Hydraulik and Vetter support Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award The Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award pursues the goal of placing the work of firefighters all around the world in the foreground and giving them the special recognition they deserve. For the second successive year, ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau GmbH (Gold Sponsor) and Dönges (Silver Sponsor) companies are co-sponsoring the competition. As the third sponsor LUKAS Hydra...

FIRELITE transport skid units transform assorted truck and vehicle beds KIMTEK Corporation, the provider of off-road fire rescue skid units for UTV side-by-sides and pick-up and flatbed trucks, has announced the launch of its new website dedicated to the needs of firefighting agencies using pick-ups and flatbed trucks for off-road wildland firefighting. The new website, can be accessed directly or linked via the company's main website. The new site features the company's FIRE...

New home for Diamond Renewed 180+ point inspection and servicing, pre-owned commercial truck reconditioning programme Navistar recently held the Grand Opening of its Used Truck Reconditioning Centre (Reconditioning Centre) in Melrose Park, Ill. The Grand Opening event signalled a new chapter for the Diamond Renewed certified brand of used International trucks. Melrose Park prototype and testing facility With the closure and sale of the Indianapolis Centre, Navistar reviewed...

Failure to pay the fine within 14 days will result in 18 months’ imprisonment On the 8th August, 2015, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service carried out a fire safety inspection of The Kam Thai (Whitby) Ltd Restaurant, 63-65 Church Street, Whitby. During the inspection, Fire Safety Officers found a number of serious fire safety deficiencies regarding the accommodation provided for employees. This included a failure to carry out a written fire risk assessment, a failur...

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 is expectedto host more than 100 exhibitors, including 22 launch partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the upward trend for the fire safety systems market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as stringent government regulations fuel demand for the replacement of existing and outdated equipment. According to consultancy firm 6Wresearch, the GCC’s fire safety systems market was worth US $ 1.36 billion in 2015, with Saudi Arabia (US...

The new TRVs will respond to small incidents on their own and with standard fire engines to larger incidents At its meeting in December 2015, the Fire Authority approved a number of changes as part of the Fire Cover Review which was undertaken in 2014 and 2015. This included the introduction of Tactical Response Vehicles (TRVs) at Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Ripon, Scarborough and Tadcaster fire stations. At Harrogate and Scarborough the TRV will replace one of the...

Cygnus wireless fire alarm systems can be linked to up to 480 alarm devices across a construction site Bull Products, a provider of fire and safety equipment, has just launched a brand new website devoted to its innovative Cygnus wireless fire alarm system. Developed in conjunction with major construction companies, the Cygnus system is designed specifically for use on construction sites where the environment demands far higher radio performance than standard systems. The Cyg...

MxPro 5 panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200-panel networks covering huge areas Even the smallest buildings can be of critical importance to their users, especially in relatively isolated communities. The performance and reliability of Advanced’s MxPro fire alarm panels has seen them installed in another remote coastal location, the Atlantic Islands Centre on Luing, off the west coast of Scotland. Situated sout...

Ayhan has attended numerous international organisations as a lecturer or speaker The International Association of Critical Infrastructure Protection Professionals (IACIPP) announces the appointment of Ayhan Gücüyener as the new Regional Director for the Caspian and Central/East Asia. Ayhan was formerly a researcher for the Centre on Foreign Policy and Security in Hazar Strategy Institute (HASEN); Coordinator CIPALERT (Critical Infrastructure Protection Alert) Platfo...

The extensive E2S product portfolio includes high output devices to suit noisy or brightly lit environments and wide area coverage E2S Warning Signals, the independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, will be on Booth 1E34 in Hall 1.0 at Security Essen, 27 to 29 September 2016, showing a selection of products from its comprehensive range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push button and break glass manual call points suitable...

Door-Stop has created the pack to provide accurate and clear information that is specified by the Housing Act 2004 UK’s composite door supplier, Door-Stop, has released a fire door information pack following the launch of its third party certified fire doors. The pack includes a series of brochures to educate installers, housing associations and local authorities on the importance of providing legal, correctly certified and suitably installed fire doors to prevent any...

Assa Abloy fire doors have been tested to deter heat from transferring from one side of the door to the other ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, now offers enhanced fire door solutions that provide both integrity and insulation. In most applications, fire doors are required to prevent the transfer of flames from the exposed side of a door to the unexposed side in order satisfy UK Building & Fire Regulations. In...

From 20 to 23 September 2016, WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology. Water mist compact system The new water mist compact system is an innovation for compensating for operational failures. It offers an optimal solution for one of the most common causes of fire alarms in the passenger area: improper smoking in the toilet rooms. This occurrence triggers the fire extinguishing system, which...

WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology. The railway business is becoming increasingly complex and international. Competitive pressure and increased traffic volumes require absolutely reliable railway operations. fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due to false alarms from the fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due...

TITANUS ® FUSION is a new aspirating smoke detector from WAGNER Group GmbH that combines innovative engineering with decades of experience: Thanks to its great planning flexibility, the all-rounder can monitor a wide range of application areas up to 3,200 m² and detect the smallest amounts of smoke particles as early as possible. This offers a decisive time advantage in the event of a fire. TITANUS® FUSION WAGNER is expanding its portfolio of the TITANUS ® famil...

Expoprotection brings participants all the keys to understanding and anticipating the major changes of tomorrow Expoprotection, the trade show for risk prevention and risk management, will take place 7-9 November 2016 in Paris – Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1. Held every two years, the event brings together the top experts and the most innovative solutions from two complementary sectors – Occupational, Natural & Industrial Risks and Security & Fire...

Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade shuttles equipment and firefighting crews A Lake Assault fireboat, owned and operated by the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, provided support for wild land fire fighting efforts during the Foss Lake wildfire near Ely, Minn. earlier this spring. The 33-foot craft was used to haul up to 20-person crews, and their canoes and equipment to staging areas to fight the blaze. The fire, located approximately 10 miles west of Ely, Minnesota in the Boundary Water...

The Annual 9/11 Memorial stair climb will commemorate the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, hosts the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 10, 2016. All funds raised will benefit the National Fallen Fire-fighters Foundation (NFFF) to assist the families of fallen fire-fighters. The 2016 Memorial Stair Climb is co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Depa...

Mass Gatherings and Disaster Management KSA provides a platform for regional and international leaders to join to strengthen their resilience  In partnership with the Ministry of Health, Saudi Society for Emergency Medicine (SASEM) and the Global Centre for Mass Gatherings Medicine, Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh will play host to the inaugural Mass Gatherings & Disaster Management Conference, August 15-16 2016, it has been announced. Excellent speaker line-up Deve...

VigInSite has been developed in direct response to the Fire Industry Association’s (FIA) 2014 Gent by Honeywell has announced the introduction of VigInSite, a powerful software based tool that can be used to quickly identify the age of the various components of a fire detection system. An industry first, VigInSite helps ensure that safety levels are maximised, while allowing end users to actively schedule and budget for maintenance activities. Warning of poor mainte...

Knauf Insulation’s Rocksilk FireTech Slab is a high density, resilient and non-combustible rock mineral wool slab The lightweight and slim construction of Knauf Insulation’s Rocksilk® FireTech Slab has led SIG plc to specify 4,500m2 of the insulation, to upgrade the fire performance of a basement car park in Ireland. Effective and user-friendly The two-storey car park in Dublin is constructed of steel beams and columns, which includes an innovative car lifti...

Mark Redding, head of EH&S, Chubb Fire & Security and Chubb Systems accepted the awards on behalf of the organisation Chubb Systems has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the fourth consecutive year, while Chubb Fire & Security received the Gold Award for the first time, following its Silver Award in 2015. RoSPA Gold Award winners are recognised for achieving a high level of performance while demon...

NFPA delivers information and knowledge through over 300 consensus codes and standards E2S Warning Signals is now a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). E2S has a dedicated sales support & distribution facility in Houston, TX to serve the North American market, designs and manufactures hi-performance signalling equipment that features in world class projects. Amongst its extensive globally certified product portfolio, E2S offers UL and cULs approved H...