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The participants will learn fire tactics from experienced specialists and have access to the latest product innovations from Williams Williams Fire & Hazard Control (“Williams”) will once again be hosting its world renowned XTREME Industrial Fire & Hazard Training School on 25 – 29 September 2016, at the Gesip Fire Training Facility in Northern France.  Attendees of the five-day course will benefit from the combined experience of Williams...

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 schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have necessary expertise to install or apply the product BRE Global has appointed Philip Brownhill to manage its LPCB approval schemes for installers of passive fire protection systems. The schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have the necessary expertise to install or apply the product correctly in buildings and infrastructure. Previous roles and responsibilities Philip brings with...

Chubb received a Gold Award for the third consecutive year, for its systems business Chubb Fire & Security Limited has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the third consecutive year, for its systems business. Chubb Fire & Security’s branch network business received a Silver Award. Chubb is a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions for businesses and industry nationwide, and is a part of...

Kochek's strainers are constructed of lightweight aluminum durable to withstand harsh weather conditions Kochek Company of Connecticut, manufacturers of high quality water flow products and fire connections, offers an extensive line of big water strainers ideal for maximum flow applications in the firefighting, power, irrigation, facilities and industrial fire protection markets. Company marketing director David Matthews said Kochek customers have recognized the brand as a...

The new Government implemented reforms to bring a middling business environment up to global standards Over the past year, Albania has made significant progress in establishing itself as a credible, multi-party democracy and investment-friendly economy. The new Government implemented reforms to bring a middling business environment up to global standards. In fact, in the World Bank’s 2015 Doing Business Report launched last week, and Albania rose for the first time i...

The three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time World's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Organis...

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...

CSG can offer Mueller's Super Centurion Fire Hydrant, Post Indicator Gate Valves and OS&Y Resilient Wedge Gate Valves ex-stock The Castings Services Group (CSG), one of the UK's leading suppliers of quality civil engineering products has announced a strategic new direction for business into the Fire Protection market. This follows the integration of a new range of high performance products from the US into their product portfolio. The US is an undisputed leader in the...

Smith & Williamson will be able to provide an expert guiding hand to Churchesfire A key player in the UK’s £1.2 billion fire protection market has appointed a new auditor and tax adviser. Churchesfire, headquartered near Southampton, chose the South Coast office of accountancy and investment management firm Smith & Williamson to provide the services at a key point in the business' development. Andrew Edmonds, who heads up assurance and business services a...

Akron to feature severe-duty water cannons for fire fighting, dust suppression and cleaning machines Akron Brass, a manufacturer of high performance fire fighting equipment, will showcase its latest water cannons in a “dynamic” display on Stand 7119 during the 2012 Queensland Mining and Engineering (QME) Exhibition at the Mackay Showground from July 24-26. The range of manual, joystick-controlled and PLC-controlled robotic water cannons and firefighting nozzles is...

Cooking equipment-related fires are a leading cause of U.S. fire loss The Fire Protection Research Foundation is addressing ways to reduce the numbers of deaths, injuries and property losses from home cooking fires. The Foundation recently released a report with the results of a study commissioned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study identified major cooking fire scenarios and focused on the types of prevention technologies suitable for use o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions

The Electric Vehicle Safety Training programme educates in fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Company to provide electric vehicle safety training to first responders. The announcement comes as Ford prepares to launch the 2012 Focus Electric its new all-electric vehicle in 19 markets at the end of this year. Ford joins Chevrolet and Nissan in working with NFPA as part of its Electric Vehicle Saf...

Bunker Hill students can now receive certificates from the National Fire Academy, part of the DHS The National Fire Academy has recognised the Bunker Hill Community College Fire Protection and Safety Program as meeting all requirements for the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Curriculum. FESHE online and classroom courses are taught by professional firefighters, including deputy chiefs and chiefs of area fire departments. Students who complete the required...

FDIC is the largest fire rescue and training conference and exhibition and this year saw the largest audience of the event to date. With over 28,700 registered attendees, the FDIC 2011 was buzzing with industry professionals viewing the latest innovations, equipment, and fire apparatus in the industry.  TheBigRedGuide.com was at show to capture some of this year's highlights. See the album with captions  

The London Fire Brigade reports that 6 out of 10 schools weren't planning to install fire sprinklers Almost two thirds of new or refurbished schools planned for the capital have not been built with potentially life saving sprinklers installed, the London Fire Brigade warns. This is despite Government guidelines introduced three years ago recommending they should be fitted. Sprinklers stop fire from spreading and greatly reduce the chance of death or serious injury, says the B...

Hale showcased the SafeBuy vehicle-mounted fire suppression system at FDIC 2011 At FDIC 2011, Hale showcased the SafeBuy vehicle-mounted fire suppression system at Booth 1823. Following a year-long tour of the United States' 10 largest fire departments during which the company gathered input on SafeBuy's design, Hale added new bezels, graphic overlays and Class 1 displays to the system. New bezels have been designed to complement the bezels used in Hale's existing line of el...

UTC Fire & Security grew its sales from $4.2 billion to $6.5 billion  Under Brown's leadership, UTC Fire & Security completed over 40 acquisitions to improve product offerings and expand the company's geographic reach, culminating in the 2010 acquisition of GE Security. United Technologies Corp. has appointed William M. Brown as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development, to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach to acquisitions an...

The fire safety guidelines were published by NASHiCS in collaboration with CFOA New fire safety guidance measures for residential care homes have been published by two safety organisations. The guidelines were released by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) in collaboration with the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) and are aimed at supplementing the current guide published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Da...

Kidde's roadshow on ARGONITE C60 will provide information on gaseous suppression to fire protection ARGONITE C60 system is a total flooding fire protection system that extinguishes fires in enclosed spaces.Kidde Fire Protection announced the ARGONITE C60 Roadshow which will visit 4 locations in the next 12 months, introducing Kidde's patented Controlled Flow Technology and bringing the latest trends in gaseous suppression to fire protection professionals around the country. Ki...

Video being shot about third generation AT firefighting innovations supported by firefighters from Rosenbauer   The content of the script for the video was quickly established, as a nighttime firefighting operation that was to be simulated. Last year Rosenbauer was characterised primarily by the launch of the third AT generation. Accordingly, at the end of the year, an image video was shot in order to better demonstrate the numerous innovations contained in the vehi...

The products discussed at the New Technology Day Seminar covered a wide range of fire protection products The day was open to FIA members, non FIA members and anyone with an interest in Fire Protection to attend a wide selection of seminars. The FIA is pleased to announce that its first New Technology Seminar Day was a success. The event took place on February 3rd at the FIA HQ in Hampton and saw the meeting rooms transform into a vibrant learning environment. The event serv...

PHS Compliance, the specialist service provider for compliance in electricity, gas, fire and power management  Fyr Fyter is a leading provider of complete, high quality fire safety services, equipment and specialist training programmes. Leading workplace service provider PHS Group has acquired the total fire protection company, Fyr Fyter (UK) Limited.  This business will join PHS Compliance, the specialist service provider for compliance in electricity, gas, fire an...

Fire officers found a number of fire safety failings during inspection The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order places a duty on the 'responsible person' for the premises to carry out a fire risk assessment. A brewery has been ordered to pay £27,481 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Punch Taverns PLC admitted guilt on seven contraventions of the Regulatory...

Non profit agencies will benefit in infrastructure makeup through the furniture assistance provided by FEMA Furinture donated to seven non profit agencies will be used by needy people who have suffered in a disaster.The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Louisiana Recovery Office donated furniture to the first of seven nonprofits, Calcasieu Unmet Needs Committee at FEMA's Sherwood Staging facility in Baton Rouge. The Calcasieu Unmet Needs Committee and the other six nonprof...