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  British Museum is now equipped with new automatic sprinklers, hose reels and dry risers Client The British Museum. Contract description The 2-acre square inner courtyard of the British Museum was transformed following the construction of a spectacular glass roof. As part of this project a series of elliptical mezzanine floors were constructed around the Round Reading Room together with the creation of a new lower level to the courtyard. This new accommodation houses...

Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order A fire and safety checklist for home appiances from FEMA. Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks - including fire - if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matte...

Firehouse partners with NVFC to encourage health and wellness among Fire Service Firefighters are encouraged to visit the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program in booth 504 at Firehouse World, March 2-4. Cygnus Expositions, a division of Cygnus Business Media, have announced that they will provide resources and space for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program at Firehouse World 2010 in San Diego, CA, February 28-March 4, the country's larg...

The premise safety failings included no fire extinguishers, no emergency signage and no fire risk assessment A former pub landlord has been ordered to pay £16,015 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Mr Bhupinder Singh Mann admitted guilt on 16 contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Sentencing occurred on Friday, 26 February 2...

Senators Carper and Collins have introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 2947) The NVFC strongly supports the House and Senate versions of the bill.On January 22, Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) along with original co-sponsor, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced S. 2947, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, which would reduce the tax depreciation time on fire sprinklers installed in non-residential property from 39 years to only five years. Senators Carper and Collins...

The agreement between LFB and Hilton aims to promote fire safety and reduce false alarms London's first agreement between the fire service and a hotel chain has been signed by London Fire Brigade and Hilton Worldwide. The landmark agreement, exclusively for Hilton's hotels in London, is the result of an ongoing dialogue with regards to safety procedures and aims to promote additional fire safety, reduce the number of false alarms the Brigade attends and strengthen the...

The FIA annual conference will be held on Mar 25, 2010 at Northampton The annual conference is titled 'The 2010 FIA Conference: Entering a New Decade in Fire Safety'.Would you like to promote your products and services at the FIA conference? FIA has a limited number of company stand or table top exhibition spaces at this event, each costing £299+VAT, giving you access to this important FIA event and a wide variety of attendees. In addition to the chance to...

  Pierce delivers 12 industrial firefighting vehicles to Venezuela Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has delivered 12 vehicles - one rescue, one aerial platform and 10 industrial pumpers - to Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) through three contracts. All 12 vehicles will be placed into service beginning in March 2010. The total value of all three contracts is more than $15 million. "Pierce industrial firefighting appa...

The largest and most prestigious fire and life safety industry event in the United States NFPA and ROC Exhibitions, Inc. are inviting both attendees and exhibitors from AFSE to participate in the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ROC Exhibitions, Inc. have announced that America's Fire and Security Expo (AFSE), previously held in Miami, will join together with the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo,...

Firefighters convey the message that chip pan accidents can cause serious burns and injuries National Chip Week has the backing of Shropshire firefighters who are urging people to get a portion of their favourite food from the chippy or takeaway instead of cooking at home after a night out. Fire crews are aiming their fire safety message at revellers who often feel hungry after a night out but set fire to their kitchen after putting the chip pan on - and then fall asleep in...

The briefing will provide the latest vision of the government's security procurement requirements Any company that has an interest in the security of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is invited to attend this exclusive second briefing. Following on from the success of the first Olympic and Paralympic Security Business Briefing which took place 12 months ago, and with the 2012 Games getting ever closer, this year's briefing event will give an up-to-date vision of the Gov...

The BRE Global research investigates the spread of fires in car parks with sprinkler systems BRE Global has recently completed a research project for The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA). The project investigates the growth and spread of a fire in and between cars in a car park stacking system installed with a sprinkler system. This follows the 'Fire Spread in Car Parks' testing BRE Global completed for Communities and Loc...

The Fire Protection Research Foundation has appointed new trustees New trustees will each begin a three-year term in January 2010.The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has named Donald P. Bliss of National Infrastructure Institute Foundation and Steven T. Edwards of the University of Maryland as new trustees. Foundation trustees are selected and appointed by the NFPA board of directors. Dona...

The fire protection legislation is expected to accelerate cost recovery of fire sprinkler retrofits Passage of this landmark fire protection legislation will accelerate cost recovery of fire sprinkler retrofits. On Friday, January 22, 2010, Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) as primary cosponsor, introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2010. The bill is the Senate companion bill to HR 1194 in the House of Representatives introduced la...

FEMA has issued a special report, as part of its Topical Fire Report Series The report is based on 2005 to 2007 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a special report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characteristics of fires in hotels and motels. An estimated average of 3,900 fires occur each year in hotels and motels, which are...

  The new code will require fire sprinklers in all new homes, beginning 2011 The residential sprinkler requirement was voted into the 2009 IRC Code by building code officials from all over the U.S.The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., has announced the State of California has adopted building code changes that will require all new one- and two-family homes and town houses built in the st...

A working smoke alarm can provide an early warning of a fire Firefighters warn householders of the importance of fitting working smoke alarms. The warning comes after crews were called to an incident in Margate. Two crews from Margate and Thanet were sent to the first floor flat on Rancorn Road, Margate at 5.30pm on Thursday, 4 February after a chip pan caught alight when the resident left his cooking unattended. Once at the scene, firefighters in breathing apparat...

CSB will investigate the 7 January explosion that severely injured a student at Texas Tech University The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) will investigate the causes of a January 7 explosion that severely injured a graduate student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, the CSB has announced. University officials told the CSB the accident occurred in the chemistry department during the handling of a high-energy metal compound, which suddenly detonated. Texas Tech...

Chubb Fire has retained its No 1 position in the Superbrands UK list for 2010 The new 2010 Business Superbrand list confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brand. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb retained its position in the top 20, ahead of such names as Vodafone, Boeing and Siemens. It finished more than 20 places ahead of its nearest category rival, Yale, and 170 places in front of ADT. Top of the lis...

"Take care in the kitchen" is the message from KFRS after a spate of fires in the Swale area "Take care in the kitchen" is the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service after a spate of fires in the Swale area over the weekend. Two Sheppey appliances were sent to a fire at Clarence Row in Sheerness at 7.47pm on Sunday evening (24 January) after a cooker was left on and caused fat residues to ignite. The room was left smoke damaged. Meanwhile, Sittingbourne crews were tackl...

  FRI provides the most comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers Maximize your budget and get the most for your training dollars in 2010. Make your plans now to attend Fire-Rescue International (FRI), August 24-28 in Chicago. FRI provides the most comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers at a price that fits your budget. The sessions provide: • In-depth learning. Attend focused education...

CSB has voted to initiate an investigation of recent accidents at the DuPont chemical complex in Belle The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has voted to initiate an investigation of recent accidents at the DuPont chemical complex in Belle, West Virginia, following a release of highly toxic phosgene on Saturday that fatally injured a veteran operator. DuPont officials told the CSB that a braided steel hose connected to a one-ton capacity phosgene tank suddenly ruptured,...

Fireco are looking for approved distributors Fireco Ltd. are looking for approved distributors who are able to install their fire safety products.Hardwired System X The System X transmitter (TX) unit can now be wired directly into the fire alarm panel fire and fault relay or loop via an I/O unit. The hardwired System X unit utilises Wi-Fi technology to communicate with all linked devices including Dorgard X and Deafgard X within a 1000m range (subject to a si...

FDIC is the premier annual fire service event and plays host to the gathering of fire professionals in North America FDIC is the premier annual fire service event and plays host to the largest gathering of fire professionals in North America. The show is also attended by thousands of fire professionals from around the globe. Covering the issues and challenges most critical to the fire service, FDIC provides unparalleled hands-on training (H.O.T.) evolutions, in-depth works...

Michael Kristeller has been appointed as the new head of Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG Michael Kristeller has been appointed as the new head of Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG and will now manage the company in conjunction with Gottfried Reiter. Michael succeeds Dr. Wolfgang Stroh, who now heads the Group Auditing at our headquarters in Leonding. In the course of this change, the executive management tasks have also been reassigned, with Michael Kristeller taking charge o...

The virtual event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to interact with world-class leaders of the fire service This free and virtual event offers attendees the unique opportunity to interact with world-class leaders of the fire service. FDIC Online will host 7 educational opportunities, an interactive exhibit floor, a networking lounge and more. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who cannot attend the live event in Indianapolis. For those of you w...

  Establishment Holmatro UK as of 1 January 2010 Establishment Holmatro UK as of 1 January 2010 Holmatro Rescue Equipment B.V., Dutch based manufacturer and worldwide leading supplier of high-pressure hydraulic rescue tools, opened an office in the UK on 1st January 2010; with immediate effect, customers can purchase their rescue equipment directly from Holmatro UK. They are also pleased to announce an ongoing agreement until October 2012 with Supply 999 Limited w...

Specialist Kent firefighters are being prepared to join the UK International Search and Rescue response Specialist Kent firefighters are being prepared to join the UK International Search and Rescue response and assist in the aftermath of a massive earthquake in Haiti. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck last night and it is being reported that hundreds have been killed or injured in and around the capital, Port-au-Prince.   Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS),...

Firefighters from Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service tackled the fire throughout the night at Afan Lido The blaze was tackled by the use of ground monitors and main jets together with high volume pump and aerial appliances.Fourteen appliances and more than 100 personnel from Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service attended a major fire at the Afan Lido Aquadome at Sandfields, Port Talbot with the additional support of three appliances from South Wales F...

The completion of both boroughs' 50th LIFE courses a passing out parade was held on 11 December at Dagenham A successful London Fire Brigade scheme that works with young people at risk of social exclusion to raise their self esteem has marked its 50th pass out parade in two boroughs. Since being introduced in Newham in December 2004, 800  young people have completed Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) courses there, while over 650 teenagers have completed the...