Fire Protection news

Fire Safety & Protection (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Allard Fire Protection, Inc. (“Allard”), a local pioneer in fire safety. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of Allard is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Allard’s customers should...

Bryx, a provider of first responder technology, announces the addition of eight departments in three new states to its growing list of agencies using the Bryx platform for mobile and station alerting. Improving response times With the addition of Colorado, Nevada, and South Carolina, Bryx now has active users in thirty states and three countries. The Bryx platform aids in improving response times and emergency outcomes by providing technology that empowers first responders to work faster, smoo...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Daniel Gundlach has been named Vice President (VP) and General Manager (GM) of the Security division within FLIR’s Commercial Business Unit. Gundlach will lead all facets of the security business, including strategy development, product innovation, sales and marketing, and operations. Gundlach joins FLIR from Apollo, a United Kingdom-based fire detection company, where he served as VP of Sales and Marketing. Prior to Apollo, he spent nearly 20 years at Bo...

A fusion of the latest fire extinguisher technology and a substance used to combat chemical warfare will save acid attack victims from blindness and life-threatening burning. Britannia Fire’s revolutionary composite extinguisher, the P50, has been filled with a powder that neutralizes toxic substances to create a life-saving device. A spray of FAST-ACT draws corrosive chemicals from a victim’s skin neutralizing corrosive liquids and vapors and the most destructive chemical warfare a...

As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships 2019, FireClass is hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers will be able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, while also enjoying a day out at the superbikes. EN54 approved fire detection solutions FireClass have a r...

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) guide walks fire chiefs and other officials through wildfire planning using the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Using case studies from all parts of the country, the guide details successful best practices already in use, giving fire departments new to wildfire planning a leg up and the ability to get started without reinventing the wheel. Wildfire risk  In 2018, federal wildfire su...

Tema Sistemi SpA has designed, built and certified an innovative zone valve for water mist systems capable of allowing the operation of military ships in both ‘normal’ and ‘combat’ environments. This innovative zone valve allows the distribution of the water supply to the various sections of the system, even in degraded conditions, through the punctual control of all the valve functions, in compliance with the UMM N ° 05.1.09 regulation. Zone valve for water mist sy...

Western Business Events (WBE), host of The Fire Safety Event, is in the final week of preparations before it opens the doors at the NEC on 9th-11th April for its largest edition yet. Now in its third year, The Fire Safety Event has seen phenomenal growth since its inception in 2016. The event, which began with 16 exhibitors now boasts over 50 exhibitors for its 2019 edition. High-profile incidents in recent years have put a spotlight on the industry and The Fire Safety Event recognises it has a...

ADI Global Distribution (ADI) has announced the winner of its 2018 Customer Appreciation Car Giveaway Sweepstakes. Roddy Bieber, vice president special hazards, alarm, and detections, (SHAD) at American Fire Protection Group, Inc., was selected from more than 5,000 entries to win the sweepstakes and a new Jaguar F-PACE. For 16 years, ADI has been showing appreciation to its customers by presenting one lucky dealer each year with a new car. Entries for the Customer Appreciation Car Giveaway Swee...

Whether users are designing and engineering a new facility or renovating an existing building, there are many decisions to be made and a lot of them have long-term consequences. With every major choice made, users need to weigh multiple factors: the safety, comfort, and sustainability of the building; the initial capital expense; the design and installation effort required; the importance of value-added features; the long-term total cost of ownership; the ease of maintenance and expandability;...

Personal protection and a high level of availability in the development and test field are particularly important. One can visit AQUASYS at their booth at the Testing Expo in Stuttgart. In view of the variety of test benches - from component development to complete vehicle testing, as individual applications or in complex test fields - in addition to the fire protection aspects, AQUASYS always focus on the individual requirements against the background of high flexibility and reliability. Beyo...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...

Fires at buildings under construction can be severe and the challenges they present are unique. Some of these may include: Poor site access Water supplies are not fully developed or readily available Construction equipment and debris on the ground and each floor under construction Difficulty finding one's way around the job site Firefighters need to be aware of these dangers and the tools available to them to prepare for these incidents. One tool that helps firefighters at building cons...

To help first responders handle the potential challenges aligned with energy storage systems (ESS) and solar energy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated its first-of-its-kind ESS safety training for the fire service with new technology insights, relevant research, and expanded solar considerations. The surging popularity of ESS and photovoltaic systems (PV) in both commercial and residential settings underscores the need for clear, current fire protection and suppression...

With summer not so far away, it is important to think about the Fire Safety precautions one can take during the warmer months to prevent a Fire. With the warm temperatures, families like to take advantage of the outdoors with barbeques, campfires, etc. UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires made up over half of all fires attended by fire and rescue services in 2016-17 UK Fire Statistics, state that Secondary fires (mainly outdoor fires) made up over half of all fires attended by local...

The Local Government Association (LGA) says the height threshold at which automatic fire suppression systems are required in residential buildings in England should be lowered to 18 meters, down from the current 30-meter/10-storey limit.  It is also urging the Government to require automatic fire suppression systems to be installed in all new premises where vulnerable people sleep, including care homes and residential schools.  Automatic fire suppression systems  The LGA says e...

The Mircom Group of Companies (Mircom) has announced that they have been named as a finalist, under the ‘Builder’ category for the 2019 Vision to Reality Awards. The products that have been nominated are Mircom’s 400-Series LED Notification Appliances (Wall Mounted Horn and Strobe 400), which provide economic, societal and technological benefits. 400-Series devices 400-Series devices are the first-of-their-kind to be designed and manufactured in Canada. The energy-efficient d...

Kentec Electronics, a renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Safe-Point Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) System designed to provide additional safety to people with reduced mobility in emergency situations. Commonly known as a disabled refuge system, the Safe-Point EVC enables emergency services or colleagues to communicate with people awaiting safe evacuation in designated refuge areas. This is particularly important during fire events where the use of elev...

System Sensor is pleased to announce the availability of the CO-REPL, a replacement CO cell for use with i4 Series COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W combination CO/smoke detectors. The i4 Series detectors are manufactured with a long-life carbon monoxide sensor that, over time, will lose sensitivity and need to be replaced.   The CO-REPL makes it easy and affordable to replace an end-of-life CO cell on an i4 Series detector without having to replace the entire unit. Detector features COSMO-2W and...

The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) has announced that it is a proud supporter of FIREX International 2019, Europe’s renowned fire safety event, which is taking place at the ExCel Centre, in London, United Kingdom, from June 18 to June 20, 2019. FIREX International 2019 Set to attract a high caliber of speakers from across the industry, the FIREX International event connects the global fire and security markets and gives fire and security professionals, access to the very latest advanc...

Euralarm welcomes the recent announcement from the European Commission of an “implementing decision” concerning harmonized standards for the Construction Products, which includes the long-awaited citation of two core Fire Detections standards, hence confirming them as harmonized standards under the Construction Product Regulations (CPR). This announcement closes off the first step in a strategic plan which has evolved out of cooperation between CPR stakeholders (represented by CEN/TC...

Things get hot when pots and pans are polished in the production process at Kuhn Rikon, the number one Swiss brand for crockery and kitchen aids. Dust explosions can easily occur if the temperature rises above a certain threshold, which in the worst-case scenario can lead to significant fire damage and production outages. Initiated by ITES GmbH, MOBOTIX and Hekatron Brandschutz teamed up in a joint project to deliver 360° protection against this risk for Kuhn Rikon. MOBOTIX thermal imaging...

The Sapura Group, Malaysia’s leading technology organization, has confirmed that it will be host operator for TCCA’s Critical Communications World (CCW) 2019, the world’s premier event for critical communications professionals. CCW will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 18-20 June. Innovation And Building Capability Sapura operates the Government Integrated Radio Network (GIRN) which utilizes some 600 TETRA base stations to serve more than 40,000 Public Protection and Di...

On May 13th this year, the yearly Euralarm Symposium will take place. This years' conference venue is the Melia Madrid Serrano Hotel in Madrid, Spain. The symposium will start with a Networking Lunch and will end with a President’s Dinner (optional). In between, participants will have ample opportunities to mingle with Euralarm members and industry peers, build relationships and exchange views on the profession. Euralarm Symposium  First and for all, the conference is the place to g...

The Arson Awareness Week highlights that almost half (47%) of all fires attended to by the fire services are started deliberately, sometimes with a tragic cost of lives, and with a bill for insurance claims of £1.2 billion. Last year 76,000 fires were as a result of arson - that's over 200 a day across the UK - and vacant properties in particular are often targets. Rigorous Inspection Procedure VPS Security Services specialize in protecting properties that are temporarily vacant or unoc...

The very best in product sourcing, networking, and meaningful business exchanges will be on offer in Ho Chi Minh City later this year, when the regional security industry converges at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre for the 12th edition of Secutech Vietnam. The fair has been on an impressive growth trajectory since 2014, owing to high demand for security products in vertical markets such as hospitality, transportation, residential property, and newly completed commercial constructio...

Global provider of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, has announced the release of their upgraded addressable carbon monoxide (CO) detector and low frequency sounder base. Designed to meet NFPA / UL low-frequency signalling standards for sleeping areas such as hospitals, hotels and multi-occupancy residential applications, the sounder base generates a 520 Hz tone to alert occupants of a fire or CO / life safety emergency. Advanced CO / 520 Hz Sounder Base Advanced’s high-performance CO...

Designing a reliable fire detection system for high-risk industrial environments can prove particularly challenging. There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration, not least the location and scale of the site. Extra care needs to be taken at sites where operations are classed as hazardous and where there may be a risk of explosion. The safety of all individuals working at or visiting the site must also be taken into account. And, of course, the chosen system will have t...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions introduces the new and improved Scout Clip Light. The extremely versatile Scout Clip Light serves as a utility light, task light, search light, and more. This durable light is waterproof and meets NFPA fire resistant requirements, so users can rely on it working in extreme environments. It's lightweight, compact, and the built in J-Clip ensures it stays with users no matter where they go. The Scout comes in either a black or orange exterior with two different LED opti...

Fire Safety Training is designed to equip one with all the basic skills and knowledge required in the event of a fire. It introduces one to fire safety precautions and fire evacuation procedures, as well as the risks associated with a fire.  Fire Safety training is compulsory for all organizations, for the business to comply with government fire safety regulations. It can be carried out in-house, or by a reputable company, or a small number of employees already trained would train the rest...