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E-ONE, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of fire trucks with more than 28,000 vehicles in operation around the world, is pleased to welcome Darch Fire as the new E-ONE dealership and service supplier in Ontario, Canada. Darch Fire has been servicing Ontario with apparatus and equipment since 1993, when they were founded by John Darch and Susan Miller. Recently, Darch Fire was acquired by the 1200 Degrees Group. The combination of Darch Fire and 1200 Degrees in Ontario offers: 12,000 squa...

E-ONE, a global provider of emergency response vehicles, is proud to introduce E-ONE’s new TITAN 4×4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, as the first configuration in a completely new line of ARFF products. The new TITAN series has a striking aggressive stance with innovative styling features and offers good performance in several key measurable categories such as acceleration, braking, dynamic stability and pumping performance. electronic foam proportioning The E-ONE...

Choosing a fire suppression system for one’s mobile equipment may look like a daunting task, especially when considering the number of options available. To assist in the choice of system, this article will give one a general overview of its main components and the factors that dictate the design of an effective system. Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection invites everyone to read though their blog posts so they can familiarize themselves with the key principles, technology and design decisions...

The aerial platform offers a 50-mph wind rating, a five-inch waterway, and a wide and roomy platform basket Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed two Pierce Velocity pumpers and a Pierce 100-foot aerial platform into service with the Redmond Fire Department located in Redmond, Washington. Following the department’s ‘push in’ ceremony, Redmond Fire Department’s fleet is 100% Pierce apparatus. Fire suppression and emergenc...

The FireSafety was opened by the mayor of Cologne Hans-Werner Bartsch (CDU) The VdS-FireSafety on December 7th and 8th brought over 2,600 experts from 18 countries to the Cologne Exhibition Centre – 30% more than last year. As usual, the industry-gathering combined a large number of high-quality offers: six VdS conferences (“Fire Detection and Alarm Systems”, “Fire Extinguishing Systems”, “Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems&rdquo...

The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced announces that it has received an award from BSI, the business standards company, for 10 years of standards excellence in fire systems. The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees....

Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 discussed ISIS and future terrorist threats Following an increase in terrorist activity across the globe, a record number of security industry professionals gathered in London for Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) 2016, to discuss how to tackle extremism and prevent future attacks. 9,517 security professionals from 109 countries travelled to London in April for the latest instalment of SCTX, which incorporated leading forensics...

Reduce fire risk or chances of getting burgled to ensure a safe National BBQ Week As we enter National BBQ week, many across the nation are expected to embrace alfresco dining and enjoy the outdoors with friends and families. The pursuit of leisure should not bring an increasingly relaxed approach to fire and security. To help in the prevention, detection and containment of fire, and the prevention of crime, Chubb Fire & Security Limited offers 10 tips to keep re...

The purchase includes Pierce custom pumpers, aerial tillers, tankers, rescues and wildland units Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced an order for 15 Pierce fire and emergency apparatus from Clackamas Fire District #1 in Oregon. The purchase includes six Pierce® Dash® CF custom pumpers, two Pierce Arrow XT™ aerial tillers, three Pierce 3,000-gallon tankers, two Pierce Type 3 wildland apparatus, one Pierce Arrow XT heavy-du...

In the survey, Chubb retained its number one spot for fire and security brands while falls inside top 100 for all brands Chubb Fire & Security has retained its status as the UK’s number one fire and security brand in the 2016 Business Superbrands survey. The annual survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis with input from an independent expert council and 2,500 business professionals with purchasing or managerial responsibility. Chubb, a l...

The event will feature the latest UAV technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world The Commercial UAV Show takes place 20-21 October 2015 at the ExCel, London. It’s a conference and exhibition featuring the latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world. Successful case studies at the event As UAV technology becomes more advanced and accessible, the potential applications acr...

MyFSL allows customers to access pricing information through a PC, or from remote locations via smartphones or tablets FSL, the expert in fire suppression system manufacturing, has received a wealth of positive feedback for its pioneering MyFSL online quotation tool. Launched in 2014 as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to exceptional service provision, it allows customers to instantaneously access pricing information through a PC, or from remote locations via...

18th edition of Secutech took place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Insightful fringe activities covered wide spectrum of industry sectors One of the most influential international exhibitions for security professionals, Secutech, successfully concluded its 2015 edition on a high note. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 18th edition of Secutech utilised 35,875 square metre of exhibition space from 28 – 30 A...

For more than 100 years, Hale Products, Inc., a division of IDEX Corporation’s Fire Suppression Group, has a been an industry provider. Two years after consolidating all of its production, engineering and customer facing groups to a central location, Hale is still one of the companies in the fire suppression industry that is a total solution provider. Hale designs, manufactures and tests its product lines onsite at its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Ocala, Florida. The company also u...

Secutech offers a series of concurrent events with substantial support from the industry’s foremost brands The 18th edition of Secutech will take place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the annual show features 420 exhibitors who will showcase an array of the latest components, finished products and integration solutions in electronic security, home security, info...

Dr. Thomas de Maizière will introduce the economic security architecture in Germany ASIS International, the world's premier organisation for security management professionals, has announced that Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany will be a keynote speaker during the opening plenary at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 30 March. This unique business summit will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on...

The event to discuss about oil and gas developments across all Red Sea countries The Red Sea Oil & Gas 2015 Summit, organised by IRN on 23rd-24th February in Dubai will gather Government Officials and senior executives from international and national oil companies to discuss about oil and gas developments across all Red Sea countries. Government officials from the Ministry of Petroleum of Somalia, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, the Ministry of Min...

The new device to design smaller, less obtrusive wireless-based products without sacrificing reliability or performance Honeywell has introduced a new device that allows manufacturers of fire and security detection technologies to design smaller, less obtrusive wireless-based products without sacrificing reliability or performance. The new Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) Sensor ICs, Nanopower Series have higher sensitivity and more reliability than “traditional&r...

Elmdene estimates you can lose half of the power that goes into a linear PSU simply due to the heat which is being radiated Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the quality and performance of power supply units for security and fire systems. With this in mind, the company is spotlighting five key things that purchasers shou...

The College takes advantage of Chubb’s remote monitoring capability to monitor fire alarms outside its normal opening hours Chubb Fire & Security will continue to protect staff and students at Barking & Dagenham College, having been awarded a renewed contract to service and maintain a range of fire and security systems across four sites in Barking, Romford and Dagenham.  Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies...

London Fire Brigade has emphasized the use of of more fire sprinklers to decrease the risk of fire accidents Last year there were 36 arson attacks on London’s schools, colleges and nursery buildings and a further 113 accidental fires. New figures released by London Fire Brigade show that last year, there was one fire every three days in the capital’s schools, colleges and nurseries the equivalent of one fire for nearly every school day. Fire chiefs say these st...

Removal of fire extinguishers from Richmond Housing Partnership has alarmed IFEDA over this Residents at the property have allegedly been told that the removal of fire extinguishers from common areas of their block of flats was for their own safety.  IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is questioning the reasoning behind the recent removal of fire extinguishers in a property maintained by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP). Residents...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service has a dedicated page on Twitter and Facebook to have a wider reach Use of social networking websites by Fire and Recue services enables them to develop relationships with the community and other fire services North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service now has a facebook site and a Twitter page. The Service aims to use social networking websites to enable it to develop relationships with the community and other fire services, to share i...

Nigel Walton elected as a Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group, steps into the role having been an active member of the association for the past 9 years. IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, has elected a new Chairman for the association at their recent AGM. Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group, steps into the role having been an active member of the association...

The new merger of Rosenbauer companies will lead to overall progress of the company The merger of these two companies, henceforth to be known as Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH and  Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik GmbH headquartered in Luckenwalde With retroactive effect from 1st January 2011, the Group's two German companies Rosenbauer Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Passau, and the Luckenwalde-based Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik GmbH are to merge. The merger of these two comp...

2011 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year, Robert Perry, of the Union Fire District in South Kingstown, R.I. Chief Robert Perry has been a volunteer firefighter for more than 40 years. He has served as the chief at the 300-member Union Fire District since 2004. Fire Chief Magazine, part of Penton Media, Inc.’s Public Infrastructure Group, and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the 2011 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year&rdq...

Cedar Hill , Bloomington and Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services have placed orders for Dash CF Dash CF has generated much excitement and broad appeal as evidenced by recent orders from diverse regions of North America. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, kicked off its exhibition at Fire Rescue International (FRI) by displaying a total of nine trucks and showcasing the new Dash CF apparatus. Since its introduction in April this year, the Dash CF has gener...

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Chubb Fire & Security designs fire alarm system for the RPC Group  Chubb Fire & Security has won a contract to install a fully addressable fire alarm system for one of the facilities within the RPC Group, one of Europe’s largest packaging businesses. The existing system at RPC’s Blackburn site was obsolete, prompting the company’s Plant Engineer Bob Hamer to consult specialists within Chubb: “We have been working with Chubb for a number...

SKUM AP3x3 is safe for environment as it is devoid of fluorine and other halogenated organic chemicals Tyco Fire Protection Products launched its groundbreaking  SKUM AP3x3 environmentally friendly, fluorine free foam concentrate this year at International Firex, the UK’s largest dedicated fire safety show. SKUM AP3x3 foam concentrate is free from fluorine and other halogenated organic chemicals, addressing market concerns related to the toxicity of fluorine-b...