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FirePro once again participated and had a dynamic presence in this year’s Intersec Dubai, held at the International Convention & Exhibition Center between 16 and 18 January 2022. Intersec is an event for Security, Safety, and Fire Protection services and products in the UAE and the neighboring regions. Intersec 2022 In its 23rd edition, the three-day event attracted thousands of people from more than 100 countries. It hosted a strong contingency of international exhibitors, speaker...

In the last couple of years, a number of new ISO management system standards have been published. To date, UKAS has received a few enquiries for accreditation to underpin the related certification activities.  As they are new standards UKAS would need to undertake a development project to confirm the applicability of the standard and also to establish a robust and proportionate assessment approach. UKAS is reviewing its current development projects and wants to gauge the level of inte...

Last month, Recruiter Insider announced their top five consultants for Candidate Experience for Q4 and Zitko were thrilled to learn that Ellie Kendal, who works in the contracting department, was named as one of those five. Ellie joined Zitko just over two years ago and after only a year with the company, she was promoted to Senior Contract Fire & Security Recruitment Consultant. Although this is a great achievement, it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Ellie’s list of s...

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed Chris Kirby as the new Chief Fire Officer. selection and interview  Barnsley-born Chris joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as Deputy Chief Fire Officer in 2020 Chris Kirby was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, interview with members of the Fire Authority, and presentation to members of a staff stakeholder panel. Barnsley-born Chris joined South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...

The importance of fire alarms is well understood these days, but not every building has the same requirements. That means there are several different fire alarm types that the premises could be fitted with, and while they all have the same aim – alerting people to a fire early enough to help save lives – they all work a little differently. TVF provide new installations and maintenance of fire alarm systems across the UK. TVF (UK) Limited guides through four of the main alarm types,...

All homes in Scotland must have interlinked smoke alarms from 1 February. As the date nears, members of the Scottish Parliament have expressed their concerns about whether all homeowners will be able to comply. The Scottish Government gave Care and Repair Scotland £500k to help older and disabled homeowners install alarms. The daily record reported on 25 January that Care and Repair Scotland had struggled to meet demand and had closed its doors to new requests. Since September the se...

NFCC welcomed the progress of the Building Safety Bill, as it completed its third reading in the House of Commons on 19 January 2022. Following the debate, Mark Hardingham, NFCC Chair said, “The Building Safety Bill is a crucial piece of legislation to improve the fire and building safety landscape both now and in the future."  “We particularly welcomed the detailed contributions from Members across the House, including those speaking on behalf of residents and leaseholders in...

Paul Wilkinson, the Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA), has commented on behalf of the trade association, in support of the BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) campaign – ‘Don’t Just Specify, Verify’. Paul Wilkinson stated, “IFEDA has witnessed that there are companies operating across the industry claiming to have, for example, fire alarm expertise with over 20 years of experience. When checked, however, you fin...

When the global pioneer in safety and gas detection technology joins forces with a pioneer in refrigerant leak detection systems, it creates an opportunity to change an industry. A first look at what is possible for the HVAC-R industry will be on display in Las Vegas next week as MSA Safety, Inc., the global pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of sophisticated safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, and MSA Bacharach exhibit together at this ye...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings launches the Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler. The concealed pendent sprinkler is manufactured with a polymeric material that carries anti-heat and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for long-lasting dependable fire protection in residential occupancies. It is the first fire sprinkler to be certified to ANSI/UL 199, the Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protec...

Fires can be a dangerous risk for all types of buildings, but especially for apartments. These buildings house many families, which creates a risk for severe injuries and fatalities. Most people are not familiar with their apartment building plans, which can cause chaos in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for cases where property managers are negligent about maintenance and fire system installation, which leads emergencies to become unavoidable.  Fire safety education H...

2022 is a fresh start - Lorient would like to thank the valued customers for their support through the challenges of the last 12 months. During 2021, their teams have been working on a number of projects to enhance productivity and service levels. Lorient have also strengthened the Customer Services and Operations teams to reflect the demand and support future growth. Therefore, they are delighted to announce that they have increased stock levels and reduced lead times on many key products ac...

A team from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service joined together with partners to help train new National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) technicians last week. The multi-agency training exercise, held at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, was part of a training course for new Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) technicians, to increase response resilience in the event of an emergency. Urban Search and Rescue Team A group of 11 staff from West Yorkshire’s Urban Search and...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of the Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler. Concealed pendent sprinkler The concealed pendent sprinkler is manufactured with a polymeric material that carries anti-heat and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for long-lasting dependable fire protection in residential occupancies. It is the first fire sprinkler to be certified to ANSI/...

Trinity Fire & Security Systems announces that it has been appointed as an Authorised Tyco distributor for the Ansul R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System. Ansul R-102, Restaurant Suppression System The need to provide continuity in a commercial kitchen is key to the survival of the business, which is why Trinity offers the class-pioneering Ansul R-102, Restaurant Suppression System to stop fires rapidly, at the source. With more 3rd party accreditations under UL-300 and LPS-1223, than...

When a fire develops past the point that a portable extinguisher can cope, and where a fixed fire suppression system is not installed, Trinity’s Fire Suppression Tool (FST) can be effectively deployed by hand in a matter of seconds within an enclosed environment. Simply activated by removing the safety device and pulling the electronic activator, the user has eight seconds to deploy the unit before it becomes active to nullify the fire condition. Fire Suppression Tool The FST is effecti...

Industry-certified processes, stringent quality control, dedicated workforce skills, and the latest productiontechnologies underpin manufacturing excellence at Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection. Comprising the Teledyne Oldham Simtronics, Teledyne Gas Measurement Instruments and Teledyne Detcon brands, the company’s meticulously designed and controlled production operations help impart its core product attribute: safety. gas and flame detection solutions Robust and quality-centric manuf...

BAFSA has received a belated report of a Sprinkler Save which occurred on 24th November 2021. London Fire Brigade has reported a sprinkler actuation of the Ilford Academy’s sprinkler system following a fire in a waste bin located in a changing room. One concealed sprinkler head operated suppressing, extinguished the fire preventing the fire from spreading from the room of origin. Total property area damaged by fire estimated to be under 5 square meters. The cause of the fire is under inve...

A care home business run by private health and care provider - BUPA has been ordered to pay more than £1 million after a resident died in a fire, while smoking at one of its care homes. In what is thought to be the largest ever fine for fire safety breaches in the UK, BUPA Care Services (ANS) Ltd was fined £937,500 and ordered to pay £104,000 costs at Southwark Crown Court on 5 January. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order London Fire Brigade brought the prosecution under t...

A residential structure fire was reported on E Barrett Way, Big Bear City, at approximately 9:03 a.m., on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a multi-unit residence with smoke and flames showing from the exterior.  Successful extinguish  Crews immediately went into offensive fire attack mode and successfully extinguished the fire within minutes. The occupants of the residence self-evacuated prior to the fire department's arrival. The structure fire require...

Cases of arson are still commonplace in the construction industry and are widely believed to be the number one cause of on-site fires. An ongoing problem requires a proactive defense mechanism, as John Tyrer, Sales Director at wireless solutions firm Ramtech North America, explains. Causes of arson Irreplaceable heritage buildings lost, costs that go through the roof, and progress that cannot be recovered, the effects of arson are vast and uniquely upsetting. But these are concerns consi...

In 2021, Optimum experienced another year of uncertainty within the construction industry. With both COVID and Brexit exacerbating material availability and putting unprecedented strain on the supply chain. However, Optimum is delighted to have navigated through the turbulence of 2021 and ended the year on a high, and are very proud to announce that the Optimum Fire Stopping team won Best Installation Project of the Year for their contribution to The Grange University Hospital (SCCC) project in...

As one of the industry’s leading trade events, it was great to have Intersec back on the tradeshow calendar and it was even more pleasing to see the show supported by many exhibitors and visitors. The DT team took up their usual space in Hall 4 and was supported by distribution partners for the Middle East – Novus Fire & Security. Throughout the three days, the DT stand welcomed more than 200 people and hosted numerous meetings with customers and local authorities, it was grea...

This new range of high-performance wireless detection, control, and alarm devices is based on a new protocol that offers exceptional capabilities, quality, and reliability. Combined with the user-friendly survey, install, commissioning and maintenance software, the Sygno-fi range revolutionizes the wireless fire systems market. The Sygno-fi wireless platform is suitable for both small-medium or large sites, with the capability to handle up to 128 devices per wireless translator and 240 per hybr...

A group of Cambridgeshire firefighters are taking on a grueling challenge, used as part of the SAS selection process, to raise money for charity. The group of six firefighters from across the county will be taking on The Fan Dance, a physically demanding 24-kilometer trek over Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons. They are due to take on the challenge on Saturday, January 29. First major indicator Firefighter Jon Yarnold, the organizer of the challenge, said: “We have c...

The festive season is in full swing and everyone is feeling very merry. The decorations are out and the Christmas trees are up, but did users know that decorations and Christmas trees are a massive fire risk? No one wants their Christmas ruined by a fire caused by a Christmas tree or decorations. Make sure users are being wise and taking fire safety precautions this season to stay safe. Tips for fire safety this season Take these precautions over Christmas and new years to stay safe from...

Whilst Eurotech Fire Systems has been supplying fire alarm systems manufactured by Apollo Fire Detectors for many years, it affirms its position on Apollo’s Partner Network. Apollo specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection solutions that protect people from fire in over 100 countries around the world. With over 40 years of experience, they are one of the pioneering manufacturers of life and fire safety detectors and interfaces. In 2009, Apollo was award...

Business owners have a responsibility to make sure that all of their employees are safe in the workplace and this means preparing them for a fire emergency. No one expects to have to deal with a fire at work but it is best to be prepared and to understand what to do in the event. This can be quite simple and easy to do and shouldn’t take long to understand. How to prepare the employees? Make sure that users have an emergency action plan for the event of a fire. This plan should con...

The festive season is here, and the feeling is uplifted again from what seemed to have been an exhaustingly long and confusing year. Christmas trees are sitting pretty with colorful decorations, and the lights are flickering with joy. It comes as no surprise that the mixture of trees, decorations, and lighting is a big fire risk. No one wants a Christmas ruined by flames, so here are our top tips to staying safe from fire: 1. Check for a British Standard Safety Sign on Christmas lights The Br...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces the Tyco Model ES-1 and ES-2 Sprinkler Shields for the protection of in-rack early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers in storage facilities and warehouses. The all-metal shields work to protect sprinkler elements from cold soldering, which occurs when cascading water from ceiling-mounted and high-mounted in-rack sprinklers cool down and inhibits the operation of in-rack sprinklers mounte...