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Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of three new Striker® 8x8 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to serve Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The addition of these state-of-the-art vehicles strengthens MSP’s emergency response capabilities as it supports more than 37 million passengers and over 340,000 aircraft operations each year.  This delivery continues a long-standing partnership between the Met...

Fire detection and life safety specialist, Hispec, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a pioneering manufacturer of remote technologies for essential building services, to enable social housing providers to proactively monitor and manage fire safety across their entire property portfolio. The strategic new partnership enables the integration of Hispec’s pioneering portfolio of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detection solutions with Vericon’s intelligent monitoring platform, providing...

With building safety facing more scrutiny than ever before, renowned multi-disciplinary contractor - Miller Knight has secured a place on Fusion21’s £800 million Building Safety and Compliance Framework.   Appointed to Lot 8, Passive Fire Protection, Miller Knight joins a national roster of suppliers selected to deliver high-quality, safety-critical works – from fire stopping and compartmentation to full-scale passive protection projects – all underpinned by ac...

Fire safety and compliance may seem like a complicated beast. That’s why they’ve put together this guide of everything they need to know to keep the business safe, secure and compliant. As they know, a fire alarm system is a crucial piece of workplace safety equipment, designed to protect the staff and property, and helping prevent serious emergency situations in the first place. But is the fire alarm system doing its job properly and does it meet all the legal requirements? Re...

SOCOTEC Netherlands provides technical advisory, testing, and inspection services, and risk analysis to the Building and Infrastructure sectors. With more than 400 experts and engineers, the company covers the whole country, operating in all regions. As of July 1, 2025, the activities of Bureau voor Bouwpathologie have become part of SOCOTEC Risk Management & Claims, formerly Hanselman Group B.V. Resolutions and advisory services The company has nine employees, an annual turnover of mor...

Perimeter Solutions, a renowned global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates, marked the grand opening of its new PHOS-CHEK facility at McClellan Park in Sacramento, California, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 110,000-square-foot site will serve as a major hub for production and distribution, supporting the company’s ability to deliver PHOS-CHEK to any airbase in North America within hours. Increasingly demanding wildfire seasons The company...

The Engineered Solutions division of Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has designed a breathing air panel for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue to protect firefighters working at height on aerial platforms and ladders from smoke and toxic fumes during an incident. The panel protects firefighters positioned on and operating a fire rescue vehicle’s aerial ladder platform (ALP) and turntable ladder. Risk of smoke and toxic fumes When firefigh...

INTERSCHUTZ 2026, taking place from 1 to 6 June in Hanover, will be shaped by what many are calling a “turning point”. With eleven months to go before the event starts, strong exhibitor interest is already evident for the world’s pioneering trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection. Climate change and disasters “Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site,”...

FeuerTrutz 2025 has once again proven itself as the central platform for preventive fire protection. With new formats, a strong congress program and intensive expert discussions, the trade fair provided important impetus for the industry. Two days full of exchange, innovation, and practical insights characterized the trade fair in Nuremberg. The 15th round of FeuerTrutz impressed exhibitors and trade visitors alike. Trade fair for preventive fire protection The trade fair for preventive...

An upgrade to the Johnson Controls flagship building automation system (BAS), Metasys 14.1 offers a suite of new and enhanced features that answers the need for more comprehensive energy management. The BAS, which combines HVAC, fire, security and lighting systems into one, seamless platform, allows facility managers, IT teams and decision makers to optimize operations, fortify cybersecurity, advance energy and emissions goals, boost productivity and strategically modernize facilities. Buildin...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the continued momentum of the 2025 Pierce Road Rally as it nears its midpoint, visiting locations across the United States. Since kicking off in April, the Road Rally has brought Pierce’s latest fire apparatus and technology directly to fire departments across the U.S. and now enters an exciting summer stretch of events in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Lineup of advanced fire apparatus Each stop pr...

Andy Spence, Joint Managing Director of Britannia Fire, the pioneering manufacturer of fire extinguishers in the UK, has addressed the Environmental Audit Committee in the House of Commons. He highlighted the significant challenges facing the fire safety industry in achieving a smooth transition away from PFAS firefighting foam. Environmental impact and risks Research has also indicated that they can lead to a range of health issues, including decreased fertility Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluor...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is unveiling its PS DUO, a portable dual-gas detector set to enhance personal safety in gas monitoring applications. This innovative handheld device features real-time monitoring with audible, visual (bright LED) and vibrating alarms, providing immediate alerts when gas levels exceed safety thresholds. New PS DUO uses The new PS DUO uses passive diffusion sensing for the continuous detection of harmful gases The new PS DUO uses pass...

Rosenbauer America, a pioneer in fire apparatus innovation and performance, announces the initial delivery of new state-of-the-art Tractor Drawn Aerials (TDAs) to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (L.A.Co. FD). In addition, the Los Angeles County Fire will also soon be receiving new Rosenbauer America Engines/Custom Pumpers. Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ cab In total, this order includes: Eleven (11) Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) Quints: Built on the Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ custom cab...

At Midland Fire, they work closely with Thorlux Lighting, the market pioneer in cutting-edge intelligent emergency lighting. That means they’ve got more Thorlux expertise than they can shake a stick at, so they’ve written this handy article to show off all that knowledge. Emergency lighting is a key piece of kit to keep the business property and staff at their safest, providing illumination in the event of a power failure for safe evacuations. Thorlux emergency lighting systems Wh...

Renowned fire and life safety solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has won an award at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters (FSM) Awards, recognizing its achievements in fire safety, customer service, innovation, and sustainability. At the ceremony, held at Coventry’s CBS Arena on 5th June, Advanced won the award for Fire Safety Project of the Year, and was also commended in the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year category. Modernize fire safety Advanced’s double win at last year&rs...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Reliant Fire Apparatus has acquired Halt Fire, Inc., the current Pierce dealership serving the state of Michigan. The acquisition expands Reliant Fire Apparatus’ exclusive Pierce territory to now include Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to fire departments across the Midwest. Reliant continues operations Reliant wi...

Commercial fire alarm systems are a legal and practical necessity for the majority of workplaces. Found everywhere from offices to warehouses, these systems will detect and warn against fire, supporting evacuation and working hard to protect the property and staff. But how exactly do they work? In this blog, they’ll break down how commercial fire alarm systems operate, and why professional installation and maintenance by a fire alarm company like Midland Fire is key. So let’s g...

FeuerTrutz, the international trade fair and congress for preventive fire protection, has had a director of exhibitions since mid-May 2025: Phillip Blass has joined the team led by Stefan Dittrich, Executive Director Exhibitions.  Dittrich retains overall responsibility for the FeuerTrutz, GaLaBau and HOLZ-HANDWERK trade fairs. Range of fire protection fields Experts from a wide range of fire protection fields to jointly develop practical solutions Phillip Blass has many years of experi...

Rosenbauer America, a renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment, is pleased to announce the expansion of C.W. Williams and Company's authorized dealer territory to include the US state of South Carolina, effective June 1, 2025. This expansion builds upon C.W. Williams’ successful representation of Rosenbauer in North Carolina since 2006. C.W. Williams currently operates three service and office locations in North Carolina: Rocky Mount, Statesville, and Pisgah Fore...

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a pioneering Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group. Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Fire safety training services Aqua provides quality services to a...

Skills for Security, the UK’s pioneering fire and security apprenticeship provider, has appointed Gavin Wilson as Head of Sales, reinforcing its commitment to industry development and workforce investment. Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the security sector, Gavin offers a clear understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. His career spans a diverse range of organizations-from national service providers to local installers-giving him a unique perspective on what...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, proudly announces registration is now open for the 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing, this year’s climb will occur on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Open to all who wish to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, all funds raised from the event will benefit the National Fall...

Natural and smoke ventilation experts - WindowMaster unveils its latest innovation in smoke and heat extraction technology: the WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit. With one smoke zone, this high-performance unit has been designed to meet the rigorous demands of fire safety and daily ventilation. WSC 106 compact SHEV control unit With six amps of output current, it is engineered for small to medium-sized buildings, including stairwells, restaurants, and commercial spaces, the WSC 106 provides r...

Bull Products, a pioneering provider of fire, safety, and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at the Fire Safety Live event in London. On stand F80, Bull Products will be showcasing its range of safety solutions for the construction industry and other applications. Fire detection and alarm system Fire Safety Live, which is co-located with Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, champions excellence Fire Safety Live, which is co-located with Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, champions ex...

Alco, a pioneer in firefighting innovation since 1871, proudly announces the launch of TerraStream3 - a game-changing monitor engineered for both portable and truck-mounted operations. Designed with the modern firefighter in mind, TerraStream3 blends cutting-edge performance with unmatched versatility, making it the ultimate solution for industrial, plant, marine, and disaster response teams. Alco’s legacy of innovation Built on over 150 years of engineering excellence, TerraStream3 ref...

WAGNER Group GmbH is continuing to expand its operations in North America. With the appointment of Dr. Kai Beckhaus as the new Managing Director of WAGNER Fire Safety Canada Ltd., based in Burlington (Ontario, Canada), the company has chosen a logistics expert who has already been responsible for WAGNER Fire Safety, Inc., the US subsidiary located in the Greater Chicago area, for nearly two years. WAGNER’s fire protection services Beckhaus brings solid market access in US and Canada, a...

Ranger Fire and Security has expanded its presence and services in Scotland with the acquisition of pioneering security specialists IRN Security – the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. With over 14 years of experience serving businesses across and beyond the Highlands, IRN Security has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, technology-driven solutions across CCTV, fire alarms, access control, and intruder detection systems.  Ranger’s foo...

At FeuerTrutz, the primary trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control and Server Cabinets The TITANUS RACK•SENS® aspirating smoke detector by WAG...

Honeywell has completed the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. for $1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners. Advances Honeywell's efforts The sale further advances Honeywell's efforts to optimize its portfolio, while allowing the PPE business to build a strong future with PIP as it continues to deliver value for its cu...