Fire Protection news

Fire safety built into the DNA of new affordable homes development in Hove. There’s no doubting the very urgent need to build, and fast. A recent Lords report has revealed that in 2020/21 a mere 194,000 homes were built, which is way off the government's target of 300,000 homes per year. Amid this pressing situation, housebuilders across the country are swamped with projects, many of them working as quickly as possible as they race to get housing completed and new projects started. A resi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates a milestone as the Xaap Compliance Reporting Platform surpasses one million building inspections. Since 2018, facility managers and their teams have used the Xaap compliance reporting software to test nearly 55 million individual building devices, including fire alarms, extinguishers, security devices, sprinklers, and other systems across North America.  Improving building safety and&n...

As part of Global’s partnership with Winkhaus on Global's Composite Fire Doors, this month it took some samples down to the experts at Warrington Fire in High Wycombe for a destructive Fire Resistance Test at their facilities. Its relationship with Winkhaus and its other partners allows a syndicate of companies to develop skills and knowledge in composite fire door fabrication under the BM Trada Q170 Scheme. Various testing  This means that Global are all able to conduct...

Elmos Semiconductor develops, manufactures, and distributes semiconductors and sensors primarily for use in the automotive industry. For more than 30 years Elmos innovations have been making mobility worldwide safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient with new functions. Elmos has been relying on high-pressure water mist (HPWM) systems from AQUASYS for the protection of its semiconductor production at the headquarters in Dortmund since 2005. From the years 2007 until currently, extensi...

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more extreme, and the wildfire season is getting longer in many regions. This poses increasing challenges for the organizations fighting it and also means a threat to the safety of the population and their livelihoods. This development is not only noticeable in those countries that have been struggling with wildfires for a long time, but also in Central and Northern Europe, among others, where wildfires were a rarity until a few years ago. One of the mai...

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets and surpasses these requirements. Cover...

"The BAFE SP205 scheme provides a route in evidencing competency to deliver the vital service of Fire Risk Assessment," said Chris Auger, Director of Schemes. He adds, "We encourage registered organizations, specifically SP205 registered organizations, to provide your input to help greater understanding and steer decision making." Information provided by Office As users will be aware, there is considerable work underway to strengthen the building and fire safety regulatory systems, not least...

Road traffic accidents are the main cause of death for children five years and older worldwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help protect the lives of the most vulnerable pedestrians – children – 3M announces its commitment to increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries around the world by 2024. Underdeveloped roadways, a lack of crosswalks, and poor visibility in school zones put the youngest pedestrians at particu...

Miller Knight is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Oduba to its Contracts Management Team. Due to the recent expansion in operations, Mike has joined the Passive Fire Protection side of the business and is responsible for overseeing the projects in the South of the UK. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, he will certainly make a strong addition to what is already a fantastic group.  

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, has expanded its fire alarm monitoring capabilities, allowing dealers to add growing fire alarm services to their business.  According to a recent report from Grandview Research, the demand for fire protection systems will continue to increase steadily from 2022 to 2030. Intrusion, access, surveillance software Connect ONE, the single software solution that controls intrusion, access co...

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry representatives and CEN and CENELEC can have an open exchange on current standard...

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. safe and effective fire protection With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets an...

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that their team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Lionel House Residential Development, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), for Winvic Construction Ltd. Lionel House Project Lionel House, located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, in Birmingham will comprise 259 high quality managed apartments – 156 one-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 13 three-bedroom. Other features of the residential project include landscaped roof terraces, gr...

RapidDeploy, the cloud-native emergency response platform, announced a statewide implementation of Radius Mapping, a best-in-class tactical map, and Eclipse Analytics, a flexible reporting and analytics solution, to reduce emergency response times and increase operational efficiency for 9-1-1 across Minnesota.  In a first for local 9-1-1 call centers, every Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) will be equipped with the same map and GIS data, along with network, mobile device, and other suppleme...

The city of Orlando is known for its amusement parks and attractions. However, so many of the city’s residents and tourists don’t see the daily acts performed by the city’s brave firefighters from Orlando Fire Department. Beyond running the typical daily calls that many departments run, the fire department also operate in the parks on technical rescue calls and to assist the park’s response teams with emergency medical incidents. Although, those technical rescue incident...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched its new Community Risk Profile. The services it provides to the public need to be based on an assessment of current and future risks balanced with an understanding of the communities we serve and the places where they live and work. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service takes into account the potential impact of the identified risks on the people who visit, live, and work in North Yorkshire and the City of York. Effective and efficient...

Recently, sprinklers have protected a school, a retirement housing block, and a 13 story residential building from fire. Yet again sprinklers are recorded as protecting the young, the elderly, and the vulnerable from fire thus providing society with the necessary resilience to the damaging forces of fire. Chip pan fire: Retirement Housing Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service were called to a chip pan fire in the first-floor kitchen of a residential block of 112 flats. A single conc...

Lorient was delighted to be a co-sponsor of the GAI Education Awards, alongside main sponsor - ASSA ABLOY, and Union. The event is the largest and most important event in the architectural ironmongery calendar. The 41st GAI Education Awards was held on Thursday 3 March to celebrate the outstanding educational achievements of students who passed the prestigious GAI Diploma in 2020 and 2021.  Lorient Commercial team Many of whom included the fellow ASSA ABLOY colleagues, both from the UK...

The Senior Coroner for Hertfordshire, Geoffrey Sullivan, has taken the step of submitting a Prevention of Future Deaths report concerning care home sprinkler systems and building standards to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, following the conclusion of his inquest into the deaths of two women at a care home fire in 2017.  Resistive heating Resistive heating in the electrical wiring of a linen cupboard caused the blaze that quickly spread thro...

The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the ninth straight year. 3M is one of only seven industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. "For the past 120 years, 3M has built its reputation on doing things ethically," said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. "Our purpose as a company and unwavering integrity help us deliver to our customers and make 3M a great place to work...

Miller Knight is pleased to announce the appointment of James Stimpson as the new Commercial Manager, overseeing the Passive and Structural Fire Protection arms of the business. James has over 20 years of experience within the broader construction industry and has an impressive portfolio of Senior Quantity Surveyor roles, including working with some prestigious companies such as Interserve Construction, Simons Construction, Thomas Fish, and Caledonian Modular on schemes ranging from £250k...

Miller Knight is delighted to announce the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new Midlands Head Office, located in Nottinghamshire. The expansion comes as a result of significant growth in all our active contracting sectors; including the Major and Minor Remedial Projects market, and the Specialist Passive and Structural Fire Protection market, where it work as a Specialist Sub-contractor to some of the UK’s largest Principal Contractors. New location details  With o...

Miller Knight announces that its team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Chorley Street Development in Bolton for Weston Homes Plc. Site features Located adjacent to Queen’s Park, the 5,700 sq. m. site will comprise 118 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent, and over-50s accommodation. A total of 17 two, three, and four-bedroom houses, including four three-story townhouses, will be constructed for shared ownership with landscaped front and private rear gard...

At the 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference, Masimo announced a major expansion of Masimo Patient SafetyNet™, its premier hospital remote patient monitoring, and clinician notification platform, with the addition of secure telehealth capabilities – making an already powerful solution even more versatile and comprehensive. Available via a software upgrade for existing Patient SafetyNet systems, and seamlessly integrated into view stations, telehealth for Patient SafetyNet offers secur...

With a keen eye and interest in numbers, Joshua studied at the University of Greenwich where he gained a BSc First in Mathematics. He has previously worked as a Corporate Finance Analyst, supporting the company directors in seeking, securing, and executing corporate transactions. In his new role, he will be working alongside our Regeneration Division, assisting with the day-to-day management of project cost control, sub-contract inquiries, valuations, and cost reporting. Alex Slater, Pre-C...

Pioneering trade bodies representing fire protection, the fit-out and interiors sector, and plasterboard manufacturers have come together to warn of the dangers of passing cables and pipes through firewalls used for compartments in buildings. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS), and the Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) have joined forces behind a labeling initiative to provide instant guidance on what to do when considering...

From 20 to 25 June 2022, the topics at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover, Germany, will revolve around firefighting, rescue, civil protection, and safety/security. The economic, ecological, and political challenges of recent times make this flagship fair an important driver of change. digital transformation The spread of global warming and the resulting natural disasters have already noticeably changed everyday life for many helpers and rescue forces. This has recently been compounded by the coronavirus...

In exactly 100 days, from June 20th to June 25th, 2022, INTERSCHUTZ 2022 will finally take place again. Of course, as an important part of the fair, the ZIEGLER Group will also be present. In Pavilion 35 as well as on the associated outdoor area, it will present its latest innovations.  After the successful introduction of the new products in the course of the Innovation Rollout 2020, users can experience further innovations and highlights of ZIEGLER Group live at the fair.

Users can expect groundbreaking innovations, revolutionary revelations, and a diverse supporting program that is second to none. At Interschutz 2022, Rosenbauer will once again demonstrate its expertise as a systems provider and bring megatrends such as networking, alternative drives, and sustainability to life. As the market pioneer in the firefighting industry, it is pleased to be exhibiting again at Interschutz and look forward to meeting fire departments from G...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is delighted to announce that it is the first national BAFE SP207 accredited evacuation alert specialist. BAFE SP207 scheme criteria The BAFE SP207 scheme, developed in conjunction with the fire safety industry and the Fire and Rescue Service, sets a vital industry standard for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems. Organizations that meet the scheme’s strin...