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Fire protection in Sydney’s south-west has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art fire truck for the Rosemeadow Fire Station. The Scania P320 Class 3 Pumper is valued at $950,000 and will replace the station’s existing appliance that has served the community faithfully over the last 15 years. The new truck is built to Euro 5 standards to reduce emissions and keep firefighters safe. The engine’s cabin can seat up to five firefighters and allows them to exit the appli...

A fire in a kitchen restaurant has caused significant damage to a food court in Circular Quay in Sydney overnight. Sixteen fire trucks and more than 60 firefighters responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze in Gateway Sydney just after 9.00 pm. Significant fire activity On arrival, crews observed significant fire activity spreading through the flue (exhaust system) in a kitchen of one of the eateries, with large volumes of black smoke issuing from th...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in Sydney’s inner south. The Scania P320 Class 3 is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equipped seating for five firefighters. It features a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), which allows the truck to significantly reduce water usage, allowing a more efficient dispersal of foam and water and reducing run-off when ex...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has safely contained the chemicals responsible for a reaction and minor elevated radiation levels outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington. These contained chemicals are being handed back to the university for disposal as per its licensing agreement. Baseline background levels In conjunction with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), further testing has confirmed that radiation levels have returned to their baseline background...

Outpost Al Barari, a luxurious desert retreat nestled in the remote expanse of Qatar, presented a unique challenge for fire safety. The resort’s vast, ever-changing layout, coupled with the harsh desert environment, rendered traditional wired fire alarm systems impractical. To safeguard guests and staff in this extraordinary location, Fire Cloud Qatar implemented a groundbreaking solution: the Hochiki Europe’s Ekho hybrid wireless fire detection system. This article explores how thi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launches the new Tyco® ESFR-25 Dry-Type Pendent Sprinkler offering efficient, FM Approved fire protection for commercial refrigerated and frozen storage areas.  The dry-type sprinkler is used in applications where the water is supplied from a wet system in an adjacent conditioned space. It is designed for dependable operation in cold storage areas up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) in height with temperatures...

Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (KSS) with funding provided by ThinCats, the alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs.  acquisition of KSS The acquisition is Ranger’s first deal outside the UK, while simultaneously broadening out the Group’s proposition. Ranger has strong ambitions to continue growing through Ireland, drawing on CEO Mark Bridges&r...

Hochiki Europe, a global pioneer in fire safety technology, is excited to announce its participation in the Romanian Security Fair 2024, taking place from October 16-18, 2024, in Bucharest. The company will showcase its market-pioneering fire safety solutions, including the Ekho hybrid wireless devices, Latitude fire alarm control panel, and FIREscape Nepto emergency lighting.  Innovative products Visitors to the Hochiki Europe stand will have the opportunity to explore these innovative...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”). The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, whilst simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger has strong ambitions to grow out its offering through Ireland, drawing on CEO Mark Bridges’ experience and background in scaling European businesses. Ranger’s...

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s capital, the St James Theatre is known as the jewel in the crown of Wellington’s flourishing theatre scene. The facility was designed in the early 1900s and holds a significant historical value as a Category 1 listed building by Heritage New Zealand. minor and major restorations It has gone through several minor and major restorations throughout its lifetime yet still holds accents to old-world glamour with a touch of modern technology....

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”).   The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, while simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger’s leadership Ranger’s leadership is also considerate of the platform that the acquisition provides for future growth Ranger has strong ambitions to gr...

Interested emergency organizations can now order the new PANTHER 6x6 electric. The fully electric twin of the legendary PANTHER unleashes its full power in pure electric mode and achieves faster acceleration and top speed than a conventionally powered aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The significant reduction in CO2 emissions during daily operations—from deployment to training and standby—also supports the aviation industry and airport operators in achieving their c...

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and  Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled one position and promoted three associates over the last quarter. At Fire-Dex, Molly Moneypenny was hired as a Quality and Compliance Manager and Wyatt Eckroth was promoted to CAD Associate, while over on the Gear Wash side, Yunia Barbeira Rodriguez and Trevor Go...

When production halts unexpectedly, it disrupts the entire supply chain, causing delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency repairs. Additionally, frequent downtime can damage equipment, reducing its potential lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. Thermal imaging Thermal imaging, also known as Thermography is a powerful tool for preventative mainte...

Historically, disasters linked with fire are known to badly impact communities all over the world. Nevertheless, in recent years, there has been a notable drop in damage caused by fires in countries that have put into action detailed programs for awareness about fire safety. This amazing improvement is proof of how teaching and readiness can safeguard lives and properties. The Evolution of Fire Safety Education The way they manage fire safety has grown a lot from just 'stop, drop, and roll' i...

E2S Warning Signals has introduced the new H1 range of heat detectors. Globally approved to UL, cUL, IECEx, and ATEX standards with explosion-proof, flameproof, increased safety, and intrinsically safe protection, the H1 range is available as part of the D1x and D2x families with marine grade, copper-free LM6 aluminum termination enclosures, in the STEx family with 316L stainless steel enclosures and the GNEx with GRP enclosures.  UL521 and CAN/ULC-S530 approved The H1 range contains Ex...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire early this morning at Fairfield East in Sydney’s west, leaving the residence severely damaged. The blaze broke out at 3.40 am in the laundry, where it penetrated into the roof cavity and quickly spread through the rest of the roof, causing it to collapse.   FRNSW crews FRNSW crews observed fire through the roof of the single-level building, which extended from the rear More than 22 firefighters and six fire truck...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a pioneering role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulance paramedics to work together to fine tune their skills in emergency vehicle rescues. The mock scenario involved the collision of two cars, causing a rollover, with multiple patients requiring medical attention. Vehicle stabilization and rescue techniques Firefighters from Doyalson practiced vehicle stabiliza...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Kariong Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, acting as ‘eyes in the sky’ for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie communities. The qualifications have followed a five-day Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) course and multiple sessions with FRNSW’s Aviation Team, endorsing the firefighters to fly their drones at night. Safety of emergency workers The aerial...

Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, becoming the first emergency service in the Shoalhaven to achieve accreditation. The qualifications have followed a five-day Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) course and multiple sessions with FRNSW’s Aviation Team, endorsing the firefighters to fly their drones at night. Safety of emergency workers The aerial platfor...

Why is this required - Under IS EN 1968 2002: Annex B, the Pressure Testing Interval for Fire Extinguishing media, used for Emergency Purposes is 10 years. Who is responsible - The Owner or End User of the Fire Suppression System is responsible and should ensure that their Fire Suppression Cylinders are pressure tested prior to the 10th anniversary of the cylinder's original test date. This means that fire suppression cylinders should be pressure tested every 10 Years. What is Service Exchan...

Sparkling ideas and technological innovations can be found at LogiMAT 2018 in Stuttgart – the hotspot meeting of the logistics industry. The WAGNER Group will be presenting its solutions for Logistics 4.0 there from March 13 to 15, 2018. The focus will be on the active fire prevention system OxyReduct® in combination with the early fire detection system TITANUS®. Innovative solutions Fire protection expert has specialized in innovative solutions for value-focused...

EU Regulation # 517/2014 sets out to control the use of HFC’s in the Fire Suppression Sector, and with FM200/HFC-227ea being included in the Montreal Protocol (2016 Kigali amendment coming into effect in January ‘19), the long-term use of this Gas is not viable from either a financial, or ethical perspective. The phase-down of HFCs will culminate in 2030 at a 79% reduction from 2015 levels, impacting most HFC markets and applications, including fire suppression. In addition, si...

The principle of all pneumatic fire suppression systems is a simple self-activating system that offers the widest versatility, which results in an excellent cost/performance balance. Using linear detection tubing installed throughout the asset it’s covering it can not only quickly and accurately detect a fire, but also suppress it, before it can damage adjacent components. These systems can be used in a range of applications, with the principals remaining the same-stop the fire where it s...

KSS is delighted to bring the Do-Mist Suppression System to the Irish Market. This system has been designed specifically to provide a cost-effective suppression system option to those responsible for fire safety in student accommodation & assisted living facilities. It is based on an innovative method of extinguishing fires with water mist. The system operates on low pressures and is safe for the environment, as it only uses water and compressed gas. Unique properties of the system Drople...

AMFE Advantages at a Glance: Easy to use. Easy to install (can be retrofitted). Variety of customer-specific operating & releasing temperatures available. No water is being used (gas). Scalable. Robust and shock tolerant. NOVEC or CO2 as an extinguishing agent. Usable in various applications (home, industry, automotive, etc.). Mechanical release; no electric power supply required. Release mechanism: qualified in the automotive and sprinkler industry. Automatic Fire Extinguis...

There are past instances where the construction industry has come under huge scrutiny for the way organizations have failed to comply with fire regulations and were systematically dishonest to customers. Damien McKenna, Founder and Co-Owner of BORIS Software Ltd, a compliance and workforce management tool, shares three simple ways that those working in the fire-stopping sector and other construction settings can ensure they’re fully compliant with the latest regulations. Make fire safe...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled an intense house fire overnight at South Kempsey, on the state’s Mid-North Coast. Four FRNSW trucks responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a home well alight on West Street at 12:30 am. Intense encroaching flames Firefighters located a dog tied up at the back of the home and quickly rescued it On arrival, crews found the home fully engulfed in fire and immediately set about fighting the blaze. Resid...

The principle of all Trace Tube Fire Suppression Systems is a simple self-activating system that offers the widest versatility, which results in an excellent cost/performance balance. Trace Tube Systems can be used in a range of applications, with the principals remaining the same; Stop The Fire Where It Starts. Electrical Panel & Switchgear Fire Suppression Electrical Panels & Switchgear Fire Suppression Tumble Dryers Plant & Machi...

FM200 Service Exchange Available From Dublin. In response to the many end-users who are not ready to move away from FM200, KSS is now offering an FM200 Service Exchange Program from their facility in Dublin, Ireland. KSS will provide tested cylinders and FM200 to match existing systems and therefore, greatly reduce system downtime. The process is 'circular recovery' and reduces the use of non-renewable resources, lowers carbon emissions and promotes zero waste. This service is free from any Eu...