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One of the South West’s leading Passive Fire Protection subcontractors, OFS is looking for new subcontractors & workers to join its growing site teams to cater to new projects, clients, and industry demand. After a busy and exciting 2021, as a division (of Optimum Group which is also made up of Drywall & Combined Services) it continue to grow and is looking for FIRAS accredited installers (or those interested in undergoing training/qualification) to join the team. By doing so, the...

A recent article released by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) underlines the importance of fire extinguishers in commercial and public buildings and the need for fully working and most importantly, commissioned extinguishers, to be available. Following a survey commissioned by the FIA in 2003, 2008, and then most recently in 2021, some key trends have emerged, and most importantly the number of fires being successfully extinguished by portable extinguishers has increased from 80% in 200...

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) welcomes the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent. CIC and its membership of the professional bodies across the built environment have been liaising with officials at DLUCH (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) since the Grenfell tragedy in 2017. Recommendations CIC has provided input, representing our membership, into the Hackitt Review, the draft bill, and the Bill which has, amongst other things, sought to implement her re...

There is hope on the horizon for science: young people trust science and expect it to solve the world's challenges, reports the 3M 2022 State of Science Index (SOSI). State of Science Index findings While all generations have exceptionally high trust in science (90% younger, 89% older), younger generations are more likely to say science is very important to their everyday lives (61% of Gen Z and Millennials, vs. 53% of Gen X and Baby Boomers). SOSI data shows people around the world...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is delighted to welcome the publication of the Fire Investigation Fire Standard by the Fire Standards Board. The Fire Investigation Fire Standard focuses on ensuring Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) deliver effective, efficient, and valid fire investigations into the origin, cause, and development of fire. Fire Investigation Fire Standard The development of this standard has been led by NFCC Lead for Fire Investigation, Chris Blacksell as part of the NFCC...

FirePro participated in the 7th biannual TUYAK International Fire Safety Symposium and Exhibition 2022. The event held on 31 March and 2 April at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center Rumeli Hall in Istanbul, Turkey is organized by the Turkey Fire Protection and Education Foundation and the Fire Protection Association (TUYAK). The Symposium and Exhibition are supported by international and national institutions, as well as contributions from domestic and foreign universities and company repre...

Integrated fire and security systems business Evolution was finally able to celebrate its 25th anniversary in person with a special event held at the Grade I listed Bisham Abbey in Berkshire. Event layout  The event, which was initially planned for April 2021 but had to be postponed due to COVID restrictions, was attended by more than 150 Evolution employees, including staff from the group’s businesses in England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Following a drinks reception...

Third-Party Certification means that goods or services have been tested by an independent body and found to be compliant for the industry. But it doesn’t just stop there. The same goods or services are checked, and the business audited on an annual basis. Third-party certification A product has been third-party certified can be determined from the testers mark printed on it In this sense, third-party certification can be regarded as a consumer protection scheme. Certainly, in the Unite...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomed 11 new firefighters on Wednesday 13 April following the organisation’s latest pass-out ceremony at the Birkenshaw headquarters. The ceremony was held following a 14-week intensive firefighter trainee course which teaches skills including rescuing casualties, using firefighting equipment, and working as a team. firefighter trainee course On completion of the course, the graduates become part of a service that serves a population of more tha...

35 developers have pledged to pay £5bn towards fire safety remediation, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced. Building Safety Levy The government also announced that the Building Safety Levy will cover new residential buildings in England of all sizes, which is expected to raise a total of £5bn over the next ten years – £2bn of which will come from the 35 developers to fix their own buildings, and the remaining £3bn from a...

Pellerin Milnor Corporation has announced the retirement of Applications Engineering Manager Mike Diedling. Mike began his career in the laundry industry as an Industrial Engineer for Morgan Services, where he worked on increasing the efficiency and productivity of their plants. He then joined the Milnor family in 1978 as an Industrial Engineer in the Laundry Engineering Department. Mike's experience  Mike quickly became a valued expert on turning challenging projects with demanding requ...

FDIC International 2022 is approaching fast and All Safe Industries will have a double booth in 2022, with a range of equipment from high-end detection technologies to simple hazmat solutions, on display at the exhibition. In 2022, All Safe Industries will be showcasing the FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector attached to the company’s demo DJI Matrice 300 drone. FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector The FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector can be completely integrated with DJI Matrice unmanned a...

On the first of February this year, ARA Group Limited (ARA) acquired all the outstanding shares of OceanLink Marine Services Pty Ltd (OceanLink). This is a strategic acquisition for ARA. During the past year, ARA has built a formidable ocean and off-shore service business as a result of other strategic acquisitions.  In May 2021, ARA acquired Wiltrading STACE, based in Henderson, WA. Wiltrading STACE has a long history of service and inspection of life safety systems for the marine and off...

Quelfire has had a successful three days at The Fire Safety Event (FSE) 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham between 5-7 April, 2022. It has been great to catch up with existing customers while opening avenues for new, potential prospects. products and solutions Like its fellow exhibitors, Quelfire is so glad to have been able to showcase products and solutions, hoping to instill just how important fire safety in the industry is. As part of the FSE’s mission to support the industry in achieving...

Agility Technologies Corporation (Agility), a developer of innovative products for the emergency services market announces the introduction of the new FIRSTLOOK brand across all its digital and printed media assets and social platforms.   The successful introduction and adoption of the FL360 rescue camera across the global rescue community, in addition to the development and launch of multiple private label products, have accelerated the need to execute on a long-term organizational s...

AVK International introduce a new range of Super Hydro universal fabricated straight couplings and flange adaptors in DN400-2000 manufactured by HydroCos, a member of the AVK Group.  Super Hydro couplings and adaptors are designed to connect pipes of different materials and feature a large tolerance of 30 mm up to DN450 and 40 mm from DN500 on the outside pipe diameter. They are made of fabricated carbon steel with PLASCOAT PPA 571 ES blue RAL 5017, and both coating and EPDM gaskets are W...

Fire safety legislation is an incredibly crucial part of ensuring the UK is kept safe from fire as much as possible. Fire safety regulation is put in place to protect people, buildings, and communities. The Grenfell Tower disaster expressed just how important fire safety legislation is. Buildings need to be built with regulations to avoid missing or incorrect infrastructure like Grenfell with cladding. The UK has a history of fire safety legislation that often changes, depending on the incident...

Checkmate is ‘dedicated to changing the stereotypes that women face when it comes to careers by giving them new opportunities’ although heavily male-dominated, the construction industry has many places where women can advance and build a career for themselves. Following both ‘International Women’s Day’ and ‘Women in Construction Week’, Checkmate decided to catch up with 2 of their newest team-mates; Contracts Manager, Sarah Robertson, and Checkmate&rsqu...

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that they have secured a place on the Pagabo DPS for small works including Fire Safety. The Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System provides an EU-compliant procurement system for a wide range of small works up to £1,000,000. Connecting public sector organizations with pre-approved trades businesses of all sizes across the UK – the DPS cuts timescales, streamlines the process, and simplifies tendering for clients and suppliers alike.

The ASFP is dedicated to the protection of life, property, the environment, and heritage and promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of Passive Fire Protection, Working with Government and international standard-setting bodies both directly, and via other sector group associations, the ASFP endeavors to increase the quality of installed fire protection within all forms of construction. The ASFP strives to promote excellence in the design and installation of fire protection products throu...

Miller Knight is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Lenthall as the new Technical Manager supporting the Remedial Projects teams. Michael has a proven track record in the Passive Fire Protection Industry with over 15 years of experience, starting as an on-site installer progressing his way up to his most recent position where he was a Compliance Manager for Global HSE Solutions Ltd. Having great technical awareness and ability, combined with that all-important practical on-site exper...

Miller Knight is excited to announce that the team has secured the Intumescent Paint and Passive Fire Protection packages at the DIRFT III DC5 development in Northampton for Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd. The 300m long distribution center is the latest to be built at the site for Prologis, who have been actively developing the area for several years now, hosting giant logistical companies like DHL, Clipper Logistics plc, Arcadia Group Ltd, Tesco, Royal Mail and&...

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that the team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Merrielands Crescent development in Dagenham for Inland Homes PLC. The four-acre site, originally part of the Ford car plant, will comprise 325 residential units across a number of five to ten storeys apartment blocks, together with 1,514 m2 of commercial space, 178 car parking spaces, and an associated amenity area. The site is within the London Riverside Opportunity Area, a 3,000-hectar...

Miller Knight is pleased to announce that the team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Hotel La Tour development in Milton Keynes for Winvic Construction. The luxury four-star hotel will comprise of 261 bedrooms, a 12,900 sq ft dedicated, flexible conference floor comprising adaptable meeting spaces and an external terrace, and a fourteenth-floor sky bar and restaurant, which will offer panoramic views over Campbell Park and beyond.

Did users know home fires are the most common disaster in the USA and are so dangerous that they claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined? Tragically, seven lives are lost each day in the U.S. to home fires. So far this year 847 people have lost their lives in home fires across the country.  Since January 1, the American Red Cross has responded to more than 20,700 home fires, providing help to almost 78,000 people. The hearts go out to all those who have been...

Nittan (Nittan Europe Ltd.) started producing fire detection devices in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1972 and continues to operate from the same manufacturing site in Old Woking, Surrey, 50 years later. The company will be celebrating this milestone anniversary at FIREX International 2022, which is being held at London’s ExCeL, from May 17 to May 19, 2022. Through the years, Nittan have developed many class-leading solutions and on stand - FI2330 at the FIREX International 2022 event, Nitta...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has further expanded its team with the appointment of Lauren Smith as Operations Administrator. Roles and responsibilities Lauren will provide clerical and administrative support to the ASFP’s training, membership, and technical departments, taking responsibility for a range of projects. She will play a key role in managing and maintaining data in the ASFP’s new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, website, and the on...

As increasing investments are being made in renewable energy worldwide, Autronica is also supplying wind turbine fire safety equipment for two major offshore wind projects – Ocean Wind off the coast of New Jersey in the United States and Dogger Bank A off the coast of England. Together these projects will provide enough electricity to power more than 6.5 million homes across two countries. The wind turbines and their associated infrastructure will be protected by Autronica fire alarm syst...

The nature of most businesses demands fieldwork and switching to a more suitable software can help them cater to the evolving industry demands. Specifically, in the automation and industry 4.0 era, most field service organizations have turned to field service software to manage their fieldwork processes and bridge the communications gap amongst field technicians, personnel, back office, etc. So, if the business involves fieldwork, they must consider the ways field service companies can benefit...

Hempel has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).  The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from Hempel’s operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, what the latest climate science has told us is needed to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.  Emission goals Hempel’s target for the emissions from its value chain (scope 3) meets the SBTi’...