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Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

The FeuerTrutz 2023 trade fair including the Congress for Preventive Fire Protection will take place from June 21 to June 22, 2023 at the Nuremberg Convention Center, in Nuremberg, Germany. Technical, structural, and organizational fire protection solutions will be presented at the FeuerTrutz trade fair by various exhibitors. FeuerTrutz trade fair FeuerTrutz is an ideal platform for specialist planners, experts, architects, civil engineers, staff of public authorities and fire protection auth...

The start of a new year is a great time for businesses to review their fire safety protocols and ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. By taking the following steps, users can ensure that their facilities are safe for employees and customers, and minimize the risk of fire-related accidents and damage. The first step in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations is to review a company’s current policies and procedures. Look for areas that may...

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have introduced new duties which will affect building owners or managers. It comes as a result of the inquiry into the devastating effects of the Grenfell Tower. Why this, why now? The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 in England will implement the recommendations made by the Grenfell Tower Grenfell Tower was perhaps one of the most memorable fires in recent British history. It was shown on all channels as the catastrophic event began to unfold. On 14th...

Alchera, a company specializing in Visual AI under CEO Young Hwang, launched SMART VIEWING on January 16th, 2023, releasing related content via the website and online video. ‘SMART VIEWING’ is an umbrella term for Alchera's image recognition AI technology. It is an innovative AI concept that analyzes images in real-time and solves problems by connecting AI with relevant devices. SMART VIEWING, created under Alchera’s mission "Detect & Protect," is a visionary pro...

The Head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and principals of America’s national fire service organizations traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia. During her visits, U.S. Fire Administrator - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA Nation...

The planned prohibition of the use of an apartment block in Sheffield is still expected to proceed as planned, due to serious fire safety concerns. prohibition notice Fire safety inspecting officers from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue served a prohibition notice on Wicker Riverside on 5 December because previously identified issues with the building had not been resolved and interim measures which had been in place can no longer be considered interim. The notice comes into force on 31 Janu...

Siemens has introduced two new aspirating smoke detectors (ASD), FDA261 and FDA262, catering to particularly challenging fire safety installations that extend over wide areas, such as large data centers, e-commerce warehouses, or industrial manufacturing sites. aspirating smoke detectors A single device can cover up to 6,700 m2, currently the largest coverage area available on the market. Even for Class A installations with the highest sensitivity requirements, up to 2,000 m2 of detection cove...

Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is on a mission. After yet another year of tremendous growth and continued success, the company announced 15 key associate promotions to continue serving those who serve. 40% YoY sales growth Once again, Fire-Dex experienced incredible year-over-year sales growth of over 40% in booking and revenue dollars. They have also onboarded 110 new associates between their 13 locations, which has resulted in production volumes bei...

Fire safety is important to implement everywhere, including the home. Yet, many people may not realize how many fire protection items are available and practical to keep in the house in the unfortunate event that a fire does break out. Mentioned below are some essential fire safety items to consider keeping at home. Fire Alarm System Every home should have a smoke detector in place as the most basic level of fire protection. Though it is not a legal requirement to have a smoke alarm in place...

As multi-sensors become increasingly popular, Detectortesters are delighted to be partnering with Hochiki to present a new webinar, looking at the functional testing of these devices using Testifire. With multi-sensors becoming more and more sophisticated but easier to manufacture, they are becoming the number one choice for system designers and installers wishing to reduce false alarms and provide flexible fire detection. Testing a multi-sensor accurately and efficiently Scheduled for 19th J...

G4S Secure Solutions UK will create almost 100 jobs for those living near Suffolk, close to the Sizewell C nuclear plant. EDF has awarded a £4.3 million interim security contract to G4S. So far, over 50 residents have applied for positions or are in the process of onboarding, including the Contract Manager, James Self. James, who was born and raised in Suffolk, joined G4S in 2018 as a Security Training Manager at Hinkley Point C, in Somerset, before transferring to work at the Sizewell C...

In February 2020, the Department of Defense ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

Thirteen fire departments received much-needed new personal protective equipment in 2022 due to MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). To keep first responders safe and protected, the giveaway awarded four sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear and four new helmets to selected departments. In addition, the first 500 applicants received a complimentary membership to the NVFC, courtesy of MSA. annual giveaway Too often, volunte...

During the winter months, homes and businesses can feel chilly, even with the heat running. Depending on the cold tolerance, the user may use a space heater in a particular room of the home or near the desk at work. Although this added heat source seems like the perfect way to keep the user feeling comfy-cozy year-round, it’s important to know the risks involved and about space heater safety.  space heater safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a...

The blueprint behind the business strategy at MFB is to be the best in proactive, risk-reduction wildfire defense with MFB-31-CitroTech, an accredited chemistry that is listed in the EPA Safer Choice Program.  By adding smoke detection monitoring, MFB offers an even greater value in risk reduction because property owners can be notified sooner of a pending threat. They can then activate systems and programs sooner, well before the wildfire arrives on the property being defended. wildfire...

The blueprint behind the business strategy at MFB is to be the best in proactive, risk-reduction wildfire defense with MFB-31-CitroTech, an accredited chemistry that is listed in the EPA Safer Choice Program. By adding smoke detection monitoring, now offer an even greater value in risk reduction because property owners can be notified sooner of a pending threat. They can then activate the systems and program sooner, well before the wildfire arrives on the property being defended. Author's quot...

Chris Sharman, the ASFP Training Manager, introduces ASFP’s newest training course. Training, education, and upskilling are the keys to achieving the desired objectives of increasing competency across the construction industry. The historic methods of teaching, both in theoretical and practical forms have typically utilized an in-person methodology. This may take the form of sitting in a classroom or working in a practical training center with direct interaction with the training lea...

A new multi-million-pound leisure center owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council is fire-safe, due to a partnership approach with Secur-It specifying Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. The new £26 million Marina Centre leisure complex on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, was designed to replace the old 1980s built center. With work starting in January 2021, it reopened in August 2022. Operated by Freedom Leisure, the new facility boasts a six-lane swimming pool, learner pool, and aqu...

Vimpex Ltd. announces the appointment of new Head of Sales for the Evacuation Division - Heath Cook. Heath Cook will be applying his expertise by supporting the Vimpex Sales Team’s delivery of the very best world-class evacuation product solutions to its United Kingdom (UK) and export customers across a broad array of markets. Extensive industry experience Vimpex Ltd.’s Managing Director, James Jones says “Heath brings years of relevant experience to Vimpex. His deep knowled...

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority are proposing to increase their share of the council tax for 2023/2024 by 6.6 percent, which for a Band D property equates to an additional £4.95 a year and £79.92 in total. With spiraling inflation affecting costs of supplies, energy, fuel, pay, and everything else, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service was anticipating starting the 2023/24 financial year with a £1.1m deficit. Service improvement  Chief Fire Officer Chris...

More than 50 firefighters and a water-bombing aircraft are attacking a series of grass fires that have broken out along a rail line in Albury on the NSW-Victoria border. A fire initially broke out on an empty grain train that stopped at an underpass near Thurgoona Drive at Lavington just before 4 pm. The flames then spread, igniting grass along the rail line. FRNSW and Rural Fire Service Alerted by a Triple Zero (000) call, 18 fire trucks from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Rural Fire Se...

A man has been seriously burnt in a gas barbecue mishap at Berkeley Vale on the state's Central Coast. The 58-year-old man was cooking steak on the rear patio of his Kingsford Smith Drive home just before 7 pm last night. When he turned up the gas on the 9kg LPG bottle, the hose detached, allowing gas to escape and ignite. He suffered serious burns to his face and upper body. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Berkeley Vale and Wyong Fire Stations, rushed to the scene along with the Ru...

New fire safety regulations will come into effect from 23rd January 2023 relating to buildings that contain more than one residence. The duties in these Regulations supplement those imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These new regulations relate to buildings in England that comprise two or more domestic premises (including the residential parts of mixed-use buildings), including blocks of flats (whether purpose-built or converted from another type of building, such as a...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) worked with police, local authorities, youth workers, and schools on prevention activities in a bid to tackle the problem of the misuse of fireworks and attacks on firefighters. These partnerships led to a reduction in call-outs for fire crews on November 5 being compared to recent years. In the lead-up to Bonfire Night West Yorkshire Police and WYFRS worked together to hand out consequence cards to youths in areas where there are high levels of...

North West installers - Fire Queen Limited combined a state-of-the-art Advanced Go fire panel with cutting edge wireless devices from Hyfire to protect artwork at The Art of Banksy exhibition, housed in a temporary venue at Media City, Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). The Fire Queen team were given just one week’s notice to survey, specify and install a BS5839-1-2017-compliant fire system to protect the exhibition, which housed a range of the mystery street artist’s most iconic work...

The application period is now open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which provides funding to fire and EMS departments for necessities, such as gear, equipment, vehicles, and training. Find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the application workshop schedule, and other tools to help with the grant application on the AFG web site. Interested individuals can also take the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to get tips for...

From January 17 – January 19, 2023, Coopers Fire will be exhibiting as part of the UK Fire Pavilion on Stand F27 in Hall 4 in the Fire and Rescue area, at Intersec 2023 - the region’s largest gathering of fire professionals showcasing the latest firefighting technologies, the best international standards and practices, and supported by the Dubai Civil Defence. Intersec, the internationally renowned and most important global emergency services, security and safety event will mark its...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are examining the scene of a large overnight fire that has destroyed a masonic center at Ambarvale in Sydney's south-west.The blaze engulfed the Wickfield Circuit hall around 12.44 am, causing its roof to collapse. FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit Nine fire trucks, including an aerial appliance, battled the fire from all sides of the 40 x 30m single-level building, but it could not be saved. The FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FI...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are trying to determine whether faulty heat lamps are responsible for a blaze that has destroyed a home at Moss Vale in the state's Southern Highlands. Fire consumed the battle-axe property in Church Road around 8 am now. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System FRNSW trucks from Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong raced to the scene and quickly determined no-one was home. The firefighters attacked the intense blaze from numerous sides but the flames spread to th...