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With hundreds of staff and guests (some who may only be within the property for a short period of time), and dozens of potential fire risks, fire safety is an extremely high priority for hotels. That’s why it’s vital as a hotel owner that one has a comprehensive fire strategy in place. A fire strategy is a complex document specifically tailored to a building, reviewing all aspects of the building’s fire safety. Because every building is unique in terms of design, occupancy a...

Fire safety in care homes is extremely important as these environments involve some of society’s most vulnerable people, some of whom may have health conditions that make things like evacuations much more difficult. That’s why it’s imperative to have the right regulations in place when it comes to fire safety. The risk of fire is present pretty much everywhere, but care homes carry their own unique risks. Government statistics show that there are, on average, 388 UK care home...

The landlord of a block of flats is considered the Responsible Person, who in the event of a fire, has to ensure the safety of all the occupants of the block of flats. And while people may be aware that an up-to-date fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for this type of building, they might not be aware that there are actually four types of fire risk assessments that landlords need to consider. Here are the four types of fire risk assessment and when and why users might need to implem...

Rescue Intellitech, a pioneering provider of innovative cleaning solutions for the fire and rescue industry, is set to unveil its latest innovation in firefighter PPE care, with the launch of a new line of high-performance washing machines specifically designed to decontaminate firefighter clothing. The official launch will take place at the Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 17-18 September, where the DE Series washing machines will be showcased for the first time to emergency...

With the UK government planning to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the go-to for drivers across the country. That means charging infrastructure is no longer just a nice-to-have. For many businesses, it’s fast becoming an essential. So what exactly is EV charging, and does a business need it? Let’s break it down. EV Charging EV charging is the process of powering up an electric vehicle by plugging it into a charging stat...

Secutech Vietnam 2025 came to a close on 16 August at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), after bringing together key stakeholders and buyers from across Vietnam’s security and fire safety sectors. With a strong focus on promoting smart city advancements, the 18th edition spanned 13,000 sqm and featured 480 exhibiting brands from 17 countries and regions, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, Slovenia,...

Luca Fiorentini, Director of TECSA, has been appointed ‘voting member as special expert’ of the NFPA ‘Spaceports (SPA-AAA)’ technical committee responsible for NFPA 461 ‘Standard for Fire Protection and Life Safety at Spaceport and Support Facilities’. This further enhances their participation in NFPA activities. Tecsa would like to remind users that Mr. Fiorentini is also a member of: ‘Fire risk assessment methods (FIR-AAA)’ committee responsi...

Rosario Sicari, Risk Analyst in TECSA, completed the PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager course organized by PECB in collaboration with Chaos Consulting last November, 27th. The course, lasting 3 days, allows students to acquire a complete knowledge of the fundamental principles, structure, and process of risk management based on ISO 31000, also providing an in-depth knowledge of best risk management practices.  It is preparatory to the certification exam aimed at applying for the title of &ldquo...

Fire safety should be a top priority all year round for commercial business owners, but as they head into winter, it’s important to keep in mind fire safety and the unique challenges businesses can face during this period. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) estimates that 60% of privately owned businesses never recover from fire and its knock-on effects. With that in mind, Total Fire Group is going to share some fire safety tips for winter that people and their businesses should...

Fire risk management software can revolutionize how users complete fire risk assessments, allocate jobs, priorities, and complete actions. Here are some reasons why fire safety software may well be the best gift people could buy for their business this Christmas. Fire risk management software is a surefire way to streamline communications between users, their assessors, and their clients. Any business owner knows that managing employees in the field can be difficult, but field service software...

Bosch’s cloud services, such as Remote System Management, VideoView+, and Alarm Management, offer seamless monitoring, management, recording, and replay of video security footage. The alerting capabilities facilitate quick decision-making and reactions, particularly from remote locations. Real-time decision making is enhanced with instant event notifications. Forensic search accelerates investigations, while Remote System Management enables the management, organization, and monitori...

There are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. First, users need to identify any fire hazards in the workplace. This could include things like electrical sockets, equipment used for cooking or heating, and any combustible materials stored on site. The first step is being aware of them and how they might have the potential to cause a fire. Next, users need to identify if there are people specifically at risk. For example, do users employ any vulnerable or elderly people or thos...

Warehouses across the UK are set to be busier than ever this Christmas. With the huge rise in online shopping, warehouses are busy places to be at any time of year, but never more so than during the run up to Christmas. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to take steps to keep the staff safe this Christmas, and the best place to start is by conducting a fire risk assessment of the warehouse. Here, the article will go through the process of a warehouse fire risk assessment....

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of systems designed to protect fire and rescue and police personnel during a wide variety of emergency situations. Taking center stage will be Dräger’s new FPS-COM Voice mask integrated unit that enhances firefighter communication when using breathing apparatus. The easy-to-use unit features enhanced voice capture and output, with a Click & Go interface that enables quick m...

A fire risk assessment is the first step in the fire safety plan. Let’s go over why users need one for their business, what they involve and who can help them get it sorted. Birmingham is a dense urban environment, with buildings that range from historical houses to modern high-rises, and as a city it poses unique challenges when it comes to fire safety. That means that when choosing a contractor to carry out the fire risk assessment, one should look for one with experience in the area,...

Senior firefighters have expressed concern over a sharp rise in residential fires in New South Wales this winter, urging the public to end the complacency over household smoke alarms. There were 337 residential fires in the first month of winter this year, an increase of 24 fires (8%) over June 2022. There’s been a 28% rise in kitchen/cooking area fires over the same period, from 117 to 150, while fires in bedrooms/sleeping areas have risen 19% from 26 to 31. Fires in lounge rooms The...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have converged on Merriwa, in the upper Hunter, this week to doorknock the entire town with winter fire safety advice. It is the first proactive blitz of its kind in the Hunter Valley, with firefighters offering to inspect homes for fire risks and check smoke alarms are in working condition. There have been at least 337 residential fires in NSW homes so far this winter (an 8% rise) with 44% of properties not featuring a working smoke alarm. NSW house fires T...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of systems designed to protect fire and rescue and police personnel during a wide variety of emergency situations. Taking center stage will be Dräger’s new FPS-COM Voice mask integrated unit that enhances firefighter communication when using breathing apparatus. The easy-to-use unit features enhanced voice capture and output, with a Click & Go interface that enables qu...

State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the second year to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment to help keep their responders safe and protect their communities. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant, for a total of $1.5 million donated. The announcement was made on August 18, a date many celebrate as Volunteer Firefighters Rec...

Ship fires are on the rise, posing serious risks to crews, vessels, and operations. Ensuring the firefighting equipment meets the latest safety standards is not just essential — it’s lifesaving. The latest update to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), (EU) 2024/1975, mandates significant changes to the approval and use of firefighting suits onboard European vessels. Here's what they need to know to stay compliant and protect the crew. Key regulation updates From August 20...

With wildfires overwhelming Los Angeles and dominating headlines across the country, dramatically changing the landscape that people live and work in the wildland-urban interface, there’s never been a more urgently compelling time than now to focus on home protection. As a pioneering manufacturer of wildfire defense systems in southern California with dedicated expertise harnessed across three decades of experience, Founder Bobby Milstein of So Cal Fire Suppl...

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the launch of a new section on its website, darley.com/uncrewed-systems, dedicated exclusively to uncrewed systems. This new hub showcases cutting-edge solutions from top trusted industry partners, spotlighting a robust lineup of U.S.-made, Blue UAS Cleared, and NDAA-compliant uncrewed platforms. Darley’s expanding portfolio In addition, the site features support and access to D...

Growing fire safety industry organization - Fire Aware aims to change the culture of the built environment sector, by introducing a moral code of conduct via a series of charters designed to influence how member companies behave in upholding their duty of care. The expanding industry body is pioneering the way by focusing on the moral responsibility of all those working in the fire safety supply chain, including designers, developers, asset owners, managers, and other stakeholders. Number of o...

A fire alarm’s a fire alarm, right? Wrong. While the basics are the same – a fire is detected and an alarm sounds – there are several elements that make a commercial and a domestic fire alarm system very different from one another. Commercial fire alarm systems are far more advanced and regulated than a standard fire alarm system found in someone’s home. The risks at a commercial setting are often substantially higher than at a domestic one, meaning the level of protecti...

Dräger, the international pioneer in medical and safety technology, has launched a browser-based software solution to optimize daily operations in fire service workshops.  Resource and Asset Management (RAM) is a user-friendly asset management system that provides comprehensive documentation of all processes and data gathered throughout the life of a piece of equipment, further enhancing safety and compliance, and contributing to greater organizational efficiency. Dräger’s...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce Pierce's authorized dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, has completed a significant expansion of its Charlotte, North Carolina, service center to better support the needs of the Charlotte Fire Department and other fire agencies across the region. The upgraded facility, located in a convenient and accessible area on Statesville Road in Charlotte, will provide enhanced service offerings, expanded capacity, and i...

Luca Fiorentini, Director of TECSA S.r.l., publishes with the prestigious publishing house John Wiley and Sons, the first international book dedicated exclusively to risk management with barrier-based methodologies, including Bow-Tie and Barrier Failure Analysis, explained with references to theory and exemplified through a series of case studies from different sectors. The book stems from the author’s internationally recognized experience in the application of qualitative and quantitativ...

One of the many challenges faced when working on large-scale projects is putting together a plan of action of how the alarm system will look in the most efficient way possible. Thanks to Countfire, A.M Security now has the tools to improve how it operates with their own business. Before Countfire, a lengthy manual process was needed to count every single component that would be used within a fire system, so that an estimate could then be made.  Human errors This here had the possibility...

Due to continued growth, Midland Fire is looking for several skilled and ambitious electricians to join their friendly, family-run business. They offer a long-term career path with real opportunities for progression in a company that values its team and takes pride in its work. Midland Fire is a specialist electrical contractor. They operate across a diverse range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects. Their team is solution-focused, with a positive...

Johnson Controls marks the one-year anniversary of Autocall as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market access to the same high-quality, proven fire detection solutions already available in the U.S. and Middle East. Backed by the support and dedication of Autocall Authorized Distributors, end-users of Autocall systems benefit from advanced fire detection and industry-pioneering, state-...