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Use of Testifire continues to rise, with the benefits of an all-in-one tester proving popular with fire engineers across the globe. To help keep up with the demand and ensure best practice, Detectortesters’ French partner firm - Cordia recently delivered product training to the sales team of their leading distributor. Detectortesters - Cordia partnership The relationship between Cordia and Detectortesters stretches back over 20 years, during this time the market for fire detection test...

One of the major events on the international fire calendar, the Firex International 2022 event is set to welcome thousands of visitors back to London, United Kingdom, as the return of the fire industry’s live events continue, post the COVID-19 outbreak. Electronic range of test solutions The Detectortesters stand at the Firex International 2022 exhibition will be focusing on the company’s electronic range of test solutions, including Testifire, Solo 365 and Scorpion. In the last t...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to be more careful with electrical goods, as part of a new safety campaign intent on reducing local house fires. The county’s fire service says that it has attended over 300 house fires in the last three years, where electrics have been to blame, making it one of the leading causes of accidental dwelling fire in the county. rise in electric fires With the use of things like e-scooters and e-cigarettes on the rise, and the increased a...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display the latest in fire apparatus and technology, including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, at FDIC International 2022 (Fire Department Instructors Conference), taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 28 to April 30, 2022. REV Fire Group’s Vector vehicle will make its debut at FDIC International 2022, giving attendees the opportunity to be among the first...

Seek Thermal, the globally renowned supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, has introduced Seek AttackPRO (AttackPRO) – the new decision-making weapon of choice for captains and commanding officers. AttackPRO combines a high-resolution 320x240 thermal sensor with enhanced clarity and detailed colorization, in a robust, heat-resistant housing. Additionally, a truck charging dock will be available as an accessory for US$ 599. AttackPRO Designed for simplicity, AttackPRO...

The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data center sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

Thames Valley Police has improved its performance over a demanding 18 months, but there are still areas of concern, the police inspectorate has said. PEEL 2021/22: Inspection of Thames Valley Police Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services graded Thames Valley Police’s performance across nine areas of policing and found the force was ‘good’ in three areas, ‘adequate’ in four areas and ‘requires improvement’ in two...

People often get confused about flame-resistant clothing being fireproof. Well, they are, however, they are not exactly fireproof, the fabrics used to make the fire-resistant garments have the ability to self-extinguish the fire. First things first, let them begin with what is the difference between flame retardant vs fire resistant clothing? FR has two distinct meanings as it relates to protective clothing, and they’re far from interchangeable. FR can be: Flame Retardant: A chemical t...

When people store and charge their mobility devices inside their homes, garages, or businesses, there is the potential for battery fires to lead to structure fires. Just one example is a recent apartment fire in New York City that resulted in injuries to 12 citizens and a Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighter. Best practice tips Motivated by the surge of fires started by batteries in mobility devices, the FDNY has created best practice tips for firefighters confronted by...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...

Bosch has installed a comprehensive, connected and completely integrated fire alarm system, in order to provide optimized safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas, in Brazil. Designed by Bosch experts and implemented by Brazcamp Tecnologia installers, in Campinas, Brazil, the integrated fire alarm system secures the entire city hospital campus, around the clock. Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series All fire detection devices are connected via the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series fro...

MSA Security® (MSA), an Allied Universal® Company announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection. This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat. Canine training MSA Security has been the industry's leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 D...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it offers the products and services, backed by rigorous standards outlined by the UK’s national fire safety organization, the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Sprinkler systems guide The FPA published a guide for sprinkler owners and specialist sprinkler maintenance contractors to inspect; service; test and maintain sprinkler systems to meet the required standards. The UK fire suppre...

The conference program, devised by Europe’s two largest professional sprinkler organizations – EFSN & BAFSA will feature many innovative and ground-breaking developments from the water-based fire suppression industry worldwide. Over 50 presentations will be delivered over the two days. Residential sprinklers systems It is been five years since the Grenfell Tower disaster but the fallout continues. One reaction has been to see residential sprinkler systems much more widely appli...

On June 20 - 25, 2022, everything at the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Hanover/Germany will focus on the issues of fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection, and security. AQUASYS will present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HPWN) in Hall 13, Stand A56. Experience AQUASYS product highlights 2022 discoverer the effect of water mist with impressive fire test videos, which they have realised on their test site. Innovative solutions  Convinc...

The fire department of a southern U.S. city was trialing Blackline Safety technology when a dangerous fuel spill put the devices to the test. Firefighters were called to a local station where 32 gallons (120 liters) of gasoline had spilled out and was flowing rapidly onto the ground. As firefighters—equipped with G7 personal gas detectors—arrived on the scene, their G7s started sending high gas alerts to the fire department lieutenant, over five miles away. Using the Blackline Live...

A Yorkshire property company has been fined £20,000 for failing to carry out safety and fire safety improvement works on a property in Kirkburn, Driffield after ignoring requests to do so by housing officers. GAP Properties (Yorkshire) Ltd, which is based in Doncaster, was represented at Beverley Magistrates Court by director George Plant, who pleaded guilty on its behalf to two counts of failing to comply with improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004. East Riding of Yorkshi...

Howe & Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announces that it will participate in FDIC International 2022 with its Thermite® firefighting robot family and the brand-new SWAT-BOT™, mobile ballistic shield all-terrain robot. The company will be located in booth 5061 at the conference, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 25-30. Providing fire suppression Howe & Howe’s Thermite family of firefighting robots,...

Bring technology and design to the customer; bring the new RA-1000 Stainless Steel Remote Annunciator Series from Mircom.  BB-1001DS The BB-1001DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge. The enclosure door comes with a Lexan window, two keys, and a durable lock. The door comes hinged to the left side of the box. The box is capable of handling one RAM-1032TZDS, RAXN-LCD, and RAXN-LCDG Annunciators.  BB-1002DS The BB-1002DS comes complete with a backbox, door, and hinge...

Rosenbauer is preparing intensively for the most important trade fair in the firefighting industry. "We are currently fully committed to this event," confirms Dieter Siegel, CEO of Rosenbauer International AG, "And will offer our guests a spectacular experience for all the senses." Groundbreaking innovations, revolutionary unveilings, and a multimedia supporting program can be expected by visitors to the Rosenbauer exhibition booth at Interschutz in Hanover from June 20-25. The world's largest...

Fire brigades, disaster relief workers and rescue services are facing challenges that did not previously exist in this range. This is because the number of operations and the severity of events are increasing, including severe weather disasters, vegetation fires, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the refugee crisis. These are just a few examples. The main theme of INTERSCHUTZ 2022, ‘Teams, tactics, technology – protection and rescue networked’, sums it up. The world&rsqu...

The world must embrace technology that helps fossil fuels burn more cleanly and efficiently to help avoid an energy crunch, fuel Technology Company SulNOx Group Plc said. SulNOx Group, which specializes in providing responsible solutions for the decarbonization of liquid hydrocarbon fuels, said the need was urgent, with oil demand expected to grow by about 10 percent by 2030. The warning came on the eve of Earth Day, which this year has the theme ‘Invest in our planet’. 2030 energy...

NIST released the WUI Structure/Parcel/Community Fire Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) PDF to provide guidance for homeowners and communities to protect themselves from wildfires. Integrating the latest post-fire field observations and fire science research, this report defines dozens of clear, measurable, and cost-effective protective actions homeowners can take to defend their homes. Wildfires can spread through a community very quickly, especially one with dense housing. Often, the progr...

Scotch™ Brand announced the roll-out of its latest packaging innovation made from 100% recycled paper, Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ Protective Wrap. A sustainable alternative to plastic cushion wrap, Cushion Lock is an expanding paper wrap that offers nested protection to immobilize packaged items while on the move, no matter how bumpy the transit process may be. 60 times more expansion Proven to protect, this innovative wrap expands by up to 60 times its original volume to fill pa...

A number of vulnerable people were left at serious risk of fire at a hostel for vulnerable people with a huge number of safety failings, resulting in a Liverpool landlord being hit with a bill of almost £25,000 for exposing vulnerable and homeless tenants to serious fire risks in the House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). £20,000 fine Step One (NW) Limited was issued a £20,000 fine by Liverpool Magistrates Court on Thursday, 17 March, for failure to comply with the Management of...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, an international provider of pump-related services. Headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps, across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its fire suppression and wider pumps...

Europe’s most important fire safety event, FIREX International, welcomes thousands of fire safety professionals to explore the latest innovative products and solutions and meet face-to-face with the entire fire safety community – all under one roof, over three days. FIREX International is users' chance to meet face-to-face with leading suppliers across fire detection and alarms, emergency lighting, fire suppression, and more. BS 8524 compliant products, seminars Visit the Coopers...

Global fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has appointed Hanif Ghodawala as the company’s new Business Development Manager for its Emergency Lighting Division. In his new role, Hanif Ghodawala will draw on more than 20 years’ experience, working for high-profile fire detection and emergency lighting manufacturers and distributors, to grow awareness and understanding of Advanced’s emergency lighting range. He will place particular focus on the LuxIntelligent an...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, a provider of pump-related services.  Integrating an expert team Headquartered in Reading, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its fire suppression and wider pumps operation. Experts in the m...