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Fire doors play a critical role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke within commercial and residential buildings. They are specifically designed and constructed to resist fire for a specific period, providing valuable time for people to evacuate the building safely. However, fire doors are only effective if they are installed correctly and maintained regularly. This article is going to explore the importance of fire door maintenance, why regular inspections are vital for fire door safe...

AdvanTec Marine is pleased to announce a major milestone: both its Canadian manufacturing facility in British Columbia and its Oregon, USA facility are now certified to produce fire-rated marine doors. With the Canadian site receiving MED Wheel Mark certification — making it the only such facility in Canada — AdvanTec now proudly holds fire-rated door certifications on both sides of the border.  Commitment to safety and innovation New chapter as AdvanTec strengthens its posit...

In-house training for fire door installation isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a game-changer, especially in a high-stakes industry like fire safety where the difference between compliant and careless could quite literally be life or death. Firerite believes that these are the key benefits of delivering in-house training for fire door installation: Consistent Standards Across the Board Ensures everyone is trained to the same high standard, aligned with both cu...

Mann McGowan, manufacturer of high-performance intumescent fire, smoke, and acoustic seals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Haynes as Business Development Manager. Paul has a strong sales track record in architectural ironmongery, and will concentrate on business development in the fire door, passive fire protection, and associated sectors in the North East, North West and Scotland. Strengthening the sales team Jamie Scott commented, “As we continue our quest to become ma...

Camden Door Controls is proud to announce the launch of its new 1420 Series Low-Profile Fire-Rated Strike, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for code compliance in UL fire-rated doors and frames with cylindrical locksets. Built to the highest industry standards, the CX-ED1420 strikes are Grade 1 ANSI fire-rated and engineered for 1/2” to 5/8” latch projection. CX-ED1420 Series features They offer exceptional durability with 1,500 lbs static strength and are factory-tes...

Berrybridge Housing in Liverpool is part of The Riverside Group, the UK's foremost social purpose housing and regeneration company. McGoff & Vickers were selected to carry out the design and installation of the electrical, security and access control systems. Building Completion After carrying out a survey, McGoff & Vickers worked with the project consultant to realize the client's brief. Once the building was finished, their engineers tested the system and provided operational train...

McGoff & Vickers were employed to undertake a £1.2million refurbishment of the second floor of the company's Northcliffe House headquarters, which is used by the Metro newspaper and Associated Newspapers Media Group. Electrical Installation Complete McGoff & Vickers completed the electrical installation as detailed in the consultant's design specifications and drawings to CAT A and CAT B fit out standards. Within the same timescale, they undertook the infrastructure works...

Fire and Rescue NSW crews battled a large house fire last night after a blaze broke out in a caravan and spread to a two-level home in Bonnells Bay, on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. Just after night, more than 30 firefighters and 10 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero calls to heavy smoke and fire coming from the property on Wood Street. Blaze Breakout On arrival, crews found the caravan fully involved in fire, with flames spreading inside the house. Initial reports indicate...

Fire and Rescue NSW is inviting people who are passionate about making a difference to their communities to consider becoming a full-time firefighter at Australia’s busiest urban fire and rescue agency. The permanent firefighter recruitment drive opens next month, and you can find out more at information sessions in Sydney. The events will also be livestreamed so potential applicants can tune-in from across New South Wales. Behind the Flames Staff will guide attendees through the recrui...

McGoff & Vickers Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of the head of the new Mechanical Services Department within the London Office McGoff & Vickers have traditionally sub contracted many of the mechanical elements of project management and we are confident in our new move to bring this expertise in house and under our direct control removing a further link in your supply chain. The London office currently turns over in excess of £M in mechanical services and the compan...

The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust is an operational hub of a network of care, which operates across North London and Hertfordshire. A range of mechanical and electric installations, as part of a £1.4million refurbishment of three floors of this large NHS hospital have been carried out. Mechanical & Electrical Installation The project benefited from McGoff & Vickers considerable expertise and experience of working within the healthcare sector. The mechanical and electric...

During the current economic climate, McGoff & Vickers is experiencing notable growth of the customer base due to the outstanding service and excellent value for money. New customers are seeing improvements in service and cost savings up to 25% just by joining McGoff & Vickers in a seamless move from their previous service contracts. They have also been impressed with the experience of the engineering staff, who are dedicated to providing a personal, customer focused service.

A man has died in a serious truck crash on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) working to extinguish an intense blaze at the scene. At approximately 6:30am, FRNSW crews responded to calls of a truck crash and fire on the Hume Highway. Firefighters Tackle Truck Hazmat firefighters monitored water run-off to ensure it did not enter waterways On arrival, firefighters found a truck and trailer well alight and immediately set about extinguishing the blaze. Motoris...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews worked through the night to contain a large fire that destroyed a Richmond River High School building, which was due for demolition, in North Lismore. At approximately 6:30 pm, more than 50 firefighters and ten fire trucks responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in a building on Lake Street, with reports of flames and thick smoke. Fire Containment Success On arrival, crews were faced with a large expanding fire in a large building located at t...

AU Vodka, the rapidly expanding premium spirits brand renowned for its distinctive gold bottles, has selected a state-of-the-art fire detection system from Hochiki Europe for its impressive new head office in Swansea. The system, installed by South Wales-based fire safety and security specialists H3 Group, provides exceptional reliability and seamlessly integrates with the building’s ultra-modern design. Safeguarding Innovation AU Vodka entrusted the project to H3 Group, a long-standing...

At FireRite they have always offered a range of fire safety training in different formats. They’ve offered a range of standard training packages as well as bespoke and tailored training to meet their specific needs. The way that they approach training delivery needs to adapt and change as the world moves into ‘the new normal’. The requirements and legislation relating to fire safety for businesses have not gone away or been relaxed during the lockdown. Fire safety training is...

21st-27th of September marks Fire Door Safety Week, a week to raise awareness around a critical element of passive fire safety. Fire doors a part of the furniture in public buildings, their homes and other residential buildings. Most members of the public see fire doors all the time, but don't truly appreciate how much thought and strategic planning goes into fire doors, and how vitally important they are to their safety. Fire Door Safety Week aims to highlight the importance of fire doors to t...

Once users have conducted a competent fire risk assessment, where necessary, users may then need to plan for what’s known as fire compartmentation, or passive fire protection survey. It’s important to understand that Passive Fire Precautions (PFP) are a vital part of the building fabric, dividing the building into individual fire compartments, constructed, and lined with suitable fire resisting materials to reduce the spread of fire. Individual fire compartments What is the purpos...

As a pioneer manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors – they have shown unwavering support for Fire Door Safety Week since its inception in 2013. Kicking off on marks a momentous 10 year anniversary of the campaign. Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect. Know Fire Door Basics The campaign is managed by the British Woodworking Federation and is supported by a number of partners It's a ‘mass market’ aware...

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that it has created a new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors training course. Launched in response to member feedback, the course provides a full day of learning, which is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire-resisting roller shutter doors. It serves as a natural progression from DHF’s Level 2 Award in Industrial & Garage Door S...

Following the tragic fire at London’s Grenfell Tower back in June 2017, it has become more important than ever to check third-party fire certification for goods and services. Although the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety Report into the incident in which 72 people lost their lives failed to mention third-party certification, the government’s own guidance certainly does. Fire safety officers It states: “Third-party quality assuran...

Very few people in the UK can be unaware of the devastation caused by the Grenfell tower block fire five years ago now. For those involved in the horrors of that night are replayed over and over again as the fatal accident inquiry into apportioning blame - and ensuring a similar event never occurs again - continues. To this end, the government has introduced new legislation in the form of the Fire Safety Act 2021. Fatal accident inquiry The Act considers the recommendations introduced by Sir...

Regarding the notion of fire safety in the workplace, fire signs are an essential part of this. These signs guide people to safety should a blaze occur, after all. They also point to where fire-fighting equipment such as extinguishers and safety blankets can be found. So important are they that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 legislation insists certain signs are a legal requirement for commercial premises. Legal requirement for commercial premises So, what are these signs, and...

Here at FireRite, they believe in providing full training for apprentices in the industry. That involves close mentoring and monitoring the personal development of all their apprentices. They are an award-winning outfit that believes in nurturing young talent. Right now, they have positions available for which they are happy to provide apprenticeships – Fire alarm engineers, Fire Stopping Technicians and Fire Door Fitter Technicians. Fire Alarm Engineer The Fire Alarm Engineer apprentic...

In celebration of 100 years of the IFE and continuing to build on previous event successes, the South Wales IFE Branch organized a CPD event on 19th July 2018 at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The event, which focused on Fire Compartmentation, attracted over 100 delegates and was supported by Firerite UK, a Fire Protection Company based in South Wales. The presentations were developed to focus on key elements of Compartmentation. How firestop products are tested Fire-Rite U...

Firerite is proud to support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (24th September – 30th September) – a campaign that raises awareness about the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. It also encourages building owners and users to check the operation and condition of their fire doors; and understand the legal commitments they have. Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every...

Allegion UK, alongside its family of pioneering door hardware brands, is set to present a complete fire door solution at The Fire Safety Event, taking place between the 8th and 10th April at the NEC, Birmingham. With a focus on keeping people safe where they live, learn, work and connect, Allegion’s team of experts will be on hand with specification, installation and maintenance advice at this year’s event, and will showcase a flagship range of fire door solutions, including archite...

Lorient and ASSA ABLOY are excited to announce their debut at the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition, The Fire Safety Event 2025, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8th to 10th April 2025. Located at stand 4/G30, together they will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing system solutions. Spanning an impressive 84SQM, the stand will highlight the critical role of door hardware and intumescent sealing systems in fire safety, showcasing how these component...

Fire safety isn’t just about compliance. It’s about protecting lives. It’s about making buildings safe without sacrificing design. Fire curtains do both. They stop fire and smoke from spreading, and they do it without bulky doors or walls. Coopers Fire makes fire curtains that blend into ceilings and walls, ready to deploy when needed. Here’s how to use them right. Fire Curtains and Their Role 1. Know What Fire Curtains Do Understanding the Role of Fire Curtains in...

Fire and Rescue NSW crews have battled an intense fire in a row of shops, with residential units above, in Rockdale in Sydney's south. More than 25 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident in Walz Street. Emergency Response The occupant of the shop initially attempted to extinguish the blaze, but quickly evacuated the building, along with occupants from neighboring premises. On arrival, crews were met with an active fire on the ground floor of one of the shops. Firefighte...