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System Sensor is pleased to announce the next evolution in beam smoke detection with the availability of the OSI-R-SS conventional and OSI-RI-SS intelligent single-ended, reflective beam smoke detectors. This new offering directly replaces the BEAM1224(S) and BEAM200(S) models. Advanced features The new OSI-R-SS and OSI-RI-SS work with many of the same accessories as the legacy BEAM1224(S) and BEAM200(S) including the reflector, test switch stations, and mounting kits, while offering the follo...

The vital role that infra-red transit heat sensors can play in protecting waste management sites from the threat of fire has been illustrated by an incident at a dry mixed recycling (DMR) plant. The nature of waste recycling means that the range of materials being processed is varied. In this case a 18v lithium ion battery was shredded, with the resulting damage causing the battery to arc. With no protection fitted to the shredder outfeed, the battery was carried into a dosing bunker where it c...

Kochek Company, LLC, a manufacturer of specialty fire equipment and water movement solutions, recently announced that its new chrome aluminum coating is available for all its products. Unlike polished aluminum and powder coatings, Kochek’s chrome coating is plated over a bright nickel layer to achieve a hard, uniform finish that is lustrous and distinctly reflective. Wear-Resistant Finish Tested under harsh field conditions, Kochek’s aluminum fittings coated in true chrome provide...

The efficient operation of the AQUASYS fire fighting system was successfully demonstrated on Tuesday, 29 January 2019. In the afternoon, a car transporter in the area of the rear axle started to burn in the Arlberg tunnel (Austria). The fire subsequently spread to one of the eight charged cars. The AQUASYS high pressure water mist system installed in the Arlberg tunnel triggered immediately and limited the resulting fire to a small area in the trailer of the truck. In this way, the AQUASYS fire...

New rules have been introduced by the government to improve the quality of electrical inspections in rental properties, which will reduce the risk of fires caused by faulty appliances and wiring. Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Heather Wheeler MP, said, "While measures are already in place to crack down on the small minority of landlords who rent out unsafe properties, we need to do more to protect tenants. These new measures will reduce the risk of faulty electrical equipment, giving pe...

Cobb County is expanding its Emergency Locator Marker program to the Silver Comet Trail. Cobb is the first county in Georgia to deploy the trail markers that are designed to direct rescuers quicker to 911 calls from a trail. The SCT project is underway now, but the markers are coming to more trails in 2019. “We have signs that are going up on all trails that are approximately a quarter-mile apart… There is an eight-digit number and when you call 911 and give that location, it doesn...

Kevin Swann, Managing Director of Kentec, a renowned life safety control systems manufacturer, discusses fire safety in waste management and recycling plants, using a recent installation at Grundon’s new Bulk recycling facility in Banbury as an example of how fire systems can be used to protect large and complex facilities. Fire safety in the recycling and waste management sector is critical. Waste is often readily combustible and once started, fires can be extremely hard to extinguish, s...

When a trade fair decides on a lead theme, that is just the beginning. It is then up to exhibitors to take the next steps by breathing life into the lead theme – by featuring it at their stands, providing hands-on demos and sparking dialogue. "We are absolutely delighted at the early, strong commitment of our exhibiting partners and companies at INTERSCHUTZ 2020," says Martin Folkerts, Global Director of INTERSCHUTZ at the Deutsche Messe group of companies. "Our exhibitors are in the proc...

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division's area of enforcement and responsibility includes the states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. With barely more than 100 ATF special agents and 40 industry operations investigators (IOI) covering more than 285,675 square miles, the Division faces many daily challenges, including overseeing the regulation of an area with the highest number of gun dealers. ATF conducts criminal enforcement over a wide...

The Board of Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer, MSA Safety Incorporated has announced that William (Bill) R. Sperry, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hubbell Incorporated, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. William R. Sperry was elected as part of the MSA Board’s succession plan for director retirement. Financial analysis expert We are pleased to add a person of Bill Sperry’s caliber to the MSA Board" “We are plea...

A highly sophisticated Taktis panel from Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer installed by DPJ Fire and Security Ltd is helping protect visitors, staff and actors at Maidstone Studios in Kent, one of the UK’s independent broadcasting facilities. Maidstone Studios provides state of the art studios, production offices, dressing rooms, green rooms, wardrobe and make-up space. It is home to some of the nation’s favourite shows including Take Me Out and Later… Live w...

Kochek is pleased to confirm that Kochek PVC suction hose in all sizes 2.5″ and larger has been certified NFPA-compliant and is fully approved by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for its dealer distribution. Kochek PVC suction hose is specifically designed for the firefighting market and meets the proprietary fire grade specifications. Providing reliable, unassisted operation even in extreme temperatures, Kochek PVC suction hose is sold complete with end couplings. All Kochek PVC suction hoses...

Technological advancements are facilitating increased efficiency of resources in critical infrastructure and commercial, residential and municipal buildings more and more these days. This is in response to some staggering statistics. 1.3 million people move into cities every week and, by 2045, 65 percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas, according to the United Nations. The development of our world’s urban areas is an opportunity for them to become smart cities. Wit...

Electricity plays such an important role in people's lives that it’s easy to forget how powerful and dangerous it can be. Each year, more than half of accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity. Usually, this is the result of misused products or faults. Even the electrical items people use on a daily basis, such as toasters and hair dryers, can cause risks if used incorrectly or if a manufacturing fault arises. Electrical safety For this reason, it’s wise to ta...

Bristol, the Dubai-based pioneer in fire protection services and equipment, unveiled the latest innovative firefighting technologies and systems at the Intersec exhibition and conference held in Dubai. Bristol’s presence at the exhibition is dominated by the large-scale Al Shallal firefighting truck, made in the UAE to strict US-led design and specification guidelines. Heavy-duty industrial fire truck Al Shallal truck can tackle a range of large-scale emergencies with its highly effecti...

Kentec, the manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched in partnership with NAFFCO one of the world’s first gold plated Fire Panels at Intersec 2019. The UL approved analog addressable fire panel is available in four and eight slot variants, and ranges from two to 16 detection loops. It can provide up to 144 zone indications and support more than 2,000 detection devices and can network up to 128 panels, making it ideal for the largest sites such as schools, hospitals, mult...

The three-day Intersec show starting January 20 – 22, 2019 in Dubai will feature Bronto Skylift showcasing and demonstrating its latest 90-meter aerial platform, in collaboration with the company’s trusted partner BRISTOL Vehicle Manufacturing Division. You can find Bronto Skylift at stand EP-A12 and BRISTOL at EP-C12. The unit at display in the show is owned by Bronto Skylift’s long-time customer, Janneniska. Skylift F90HLA aerial platform The Bronto Skylift F90HLA aerial pl...

The man who invented the biggest changes to the fire extinguisher in the last century is celebrating 50 years in the industry this month with his staff members and a Hog Roast lunch. Staff members were delighted to have a half day! Norwich-born Roger Carr’s career began in 1968 selling and servicing extinguishers, then moving on in 1969 to provide engineers to work in the oil industry. “Mobil was our star customer. He went on to that very special world of offshore drilling as the qu...

Halma announces the acquisition of Business Marketers Group Inc., trading as Rath Communications, a provider of emergency communication systems for Areas of Refuge in the USA. Rath is based in Wisconsin, USA, and will become part of the Group’s Infrastructure Safety Sector. Elevator Safety And Healthcare Andrew Williams, Halma's Chief Executive, commented: “Rath extends Halma’s safety communications capabilities and adds a new market niche with its strong position in the Area...

A compact and affordable solution with integrated Bluetooth, TFT’s SHO-FLOW 1 Flow Meter series provides accurate, real time information for use in testing, training and firefighting operations about water flow rates on a single hose line. When installed, the device generates power using water flow to run itself, so no batteries are needed to operate! Power is harvested from an internal moving turbine and will transmit flow rates to any smart device via Bluetooth. The SHO-FLOW is simple,...

Speciality vehicle maker, Triel-HT of Brazil, has adapted over 120 Allison-equipped Scania firefighting trucks for its national airport and fire corps customers. Among the reasons for choosing Allison fully automatic transmissions, Triel-HT cites 35 per cent faster acceleration, better vehicle control and ease of integration. Nine different Scania chassis have already been adapted for airport and industrial firefighting, civil defence and special explosives transport, among them the P250, P310,...

Ramtech Electronics, supplier of the UK’s wireless fire alarm systems, is flying high at the £1bn Manchester Airport Transformation Project following deployment of its WES3 and WES REACT platforms. As one of the largest construction programmes in the North of England, the transformation will more than double the capacity of the airport when it is completed in 2020. The complex project comprises the expansion of the Terminal 2 building, to become the airport’s primary terminal...

The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the seven recipients of this year's Wildfire Mitigation Awards. These individuals and organizations have earned the highest commendation for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation for their outstanding dedication to solving many of the most complex challenges posed by wildfire. Established in 2014 and co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National F...

Effective 31 January 2019, ARA will acquire Metalbilt Doors and Danks Roller Doors businesses. Metalbilt and Danks are both door brands with over 60 years of experience in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of a wide range of commercial and industrial doors across New Zealand.  ARA’s recent acquisition of Metalbilt and Danks has ensured continuous employment for 60 staff in branches across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, as well as uninterrupted service for custom...

WAGNER Rail GmbH, based in Haar near Munich, has installed a fire protection solution in a people mover in Russia for the first time: at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Ensuring passenger safety Since May 2018, the so-called Cable Liner has been running fully automatically on a route of around two kilometers, connecting the northern and southern terminal complexes. It is the first Cable Liner to run underground in a tunnel. To make the journey as safe as possible for passengers, the producer,...

The latest updates to UL 268, Standard for Safety of Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, call for significant improvements to smoke detection technology. UL 268 7th edition standard Set to take effect in June 2021, the new UL 268 7th edition standard requires smoke sensors, detectors, and smoke alarms to pass more than 215 new or revised performance tests, including three new challenging tests: a cooking nuisance alarm test, a flaming polyurethane foam test, and a smoldering polyureth...

The Dante Group, Fire and Security Division, are looking for a Project Manager to work from their head office in Warrington. The company is looking for a highly motivated individual from within the fire detection / protection industry who has an electrical systems engineering background, together with a working knowledge of the appropriate British Standards, LPC Rules, HTM and other Fire Industry related standards. Fire detection/protection Expert To be successful in this role, candidates nee...

With record calls, a very busy summer, new life-saving equipment, and a good inspection result, 2018 was a demanding and memorable year for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS). Crews from stations up and down the county were kept busy attending more than 7,000 incidents, including fires, rescues, and road traffic collisions, as well as supporting other services in neighboring counties. Hot and dry weather conditions The Combined Fire Control, which also serves residents and mobilize...

Four years ago, on January 6, 2015, the São Paulo State Law No. 1257 was published, establishing a new São Paulo State Code of Fire Protection and Emergencies. To enact this law, three decrees were created, two of which were signed by the governor and published. To the disappointment of ABSpk, the third decree was not signed by the governor and therefore did not become part of the new law. This third decree would have established requirements for certified products for building pr...

The topic of 'Fire Protection 4.0' is the focus of the 65th annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) from May 28th to 30th in Duisburg. Under the motto “How sustainable is German fire protection?” Experts from home and abroad will provide information about the current state of science and technology in more than 50 lectures. Around 700 participants are expected. The conference is accompanied by a large specialist exhibition. It demonstr...