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Exit and emergency lighting standards provide certainty that the goods and services are safe and trustworthy. These standards protect the merchandizers, customers, and end users. It is important that they are learned, understood and complied. Exit and emergency lighting saves a lot of lives by ensuring a safe egress. In an emergency, occupants have mere minutes to escape and oftentimes have to escape in darkness, due to dense smoke or power outages. The emergency lights illuminate the routes to...

Fire safety in restaurants, cafes, and other eating establishments should be a top priority since kitchens are always at risk of fires due to cooking equipment. Therefore, it is crucial to have the best firefighting equipment and preventative maintenance. Electric appliances, open flames, hot cooking equipment, the possibility of grease fires, and cleaning chemicals are risks for starting a devastating fire. Fire prevention and protection are vital for all restaurants; take note of these essent...

Fire safety in schools refers to precautions taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that could end up in death, injury, and property damage at school. Fire safety measures must be used as early as the construction of a school. Assessments and inspections which have been done in schools suggest that non-teaching and accommodation areas contain the highest fire risk/hazard. Non-teaching areas include kitchens, offices, prep-rooms, storage areas, and electrical switch rooms. Adherenc...

Streamlight Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, introduced the Streamlight 18650 Battery Bank Charger, designed to help first responders, industrial technicians and other users maintain and charge up to eight Streamlight 18650 USB rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The new Bank Charger features an eight-bay design, allowing users to charge up to eight 2600 mAh Streamlight 18650 USB batteries in 5.25 hours. Each bay features an LED display above the battery slot to ind...

Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting products, introduced the QB, an ultra-compact headlamp that delivers 200 lumens over an extraordinary distance of 85 meters on its highest setting. Offering the convenience of USB rechargeability, three output modes and a lightweight, low-profile design, it is the ideal hands-free personal work light for professional and consumer uses alike. “The newest addition to Streamlight’s family of USB rechargeable headlamps is...

Streamlight Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, launched the groundbreaking Portable Scene Light II, a 10,000-lumen rechargeable, waterproof scene light featuring a versatile steel frame and 360° rotating head for precise aiming. With zero deployment time, the Portable Scene Light II requires no set up and is easily used in rapid response situations. The hooked feet of the light are designed to hang on doors, framing and guard rails. The innovative frame can be sta...

Streamlight, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-VIR II, a lightweight, compact rail-mounted tactical light with a high intensity white LED, an integrated infrared (IR) LED illuminator, and Class 1 “Eye Safe” IR aiming laser with windage and elevation adjustment controls. The new light securely fits all long guns with MIL-STD-1913 rails and M17/M18 pistols. The TLR-VIR II enables users to easily toggle easily betw...

Modern LED technology offers numerous advantages over conventional lighting. With Rosenbauer's LED conversion packages, even older vehicles can be retrofitted to individual customer requirements. Up-to-three-times greater luminosity, and tremendous lighting power: LED lighting actively contributes to increasing safety and efficiency in poor visibility conditions. With LED conversion kits from Rosenbauer, vehicles can be significantly upgraded in terms of lighting, and thus adapted to a brigade'...

The close cooperation between the Bundeswehr Cyber and Information Space Command (KdoCIR) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE is based on a new foundation. Major General Juergen Setzer, deputy inspector of the Cyber and Information Space Command, and Professor Dr. Peter Martini, director of the Fraunhofer FKIE, have now signed an agreement to collaborate even more closely in the field of cyber security. KdoCIR and the Fraunhofer FKIE Comm...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for firefighting uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight, tactical flashlight that attaches in seconds to Gallet F1 XF fire helmets. Vantage II helmet light The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so firefighters can navigate or be followed in even the thickest smoke. The Vantage II h...

FoxFury is excited to announce a rechargeable Quick Swap® Power Pack with Strobe for the Rugo™ Drone & Camera Light. This Power Pack is most useful for drone (UAV or sUAS) night operations as it fulfills the FAA FAR 107.29 requirements for dusk, dawn, and night flights. The Rugo™ is a rugged go-anywhere lighting tool that is primarily used for drones, but can also be used as a camera or accent light in photography and videography as well as a handheld search light. The FAA F...

Amthal Fire & Security guarantees safety of staff and patrons at Lussmanns Award-winning Lussmanns sustainable Fish & Grill has enlisted Amthal Fire & Security to ensure its growing restaurant group is safe and secure for the benefit of staff and guests. Lussmanns is an independent brasserie style restaurant, invested in by leading hospitality entrepreneurs and recognised as a locals’ favourite alongside gaining praise from leading critics. The group currentl...

The summer heatwave has seen Cambridgeshire’s firefighters face a significant increase in fires. In June and July crews attended 551 fires in the open across the county, an increase of more than 50 per cent on last year. In July alone, crews attended 376 fires in the open in various places around the county. Quick spreading fire Assistant Chief Fire Officer Rick Hylton said: “The recent hot and dry weather has meant the ground conditions have been allowed fires to spread quickly....

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service bid farewell to Watch Commander Rob Cowling after more than 20 years of service.  Rob, who most recently held a role in the Service’s fire protection team, retired in June after serving nearly 24 years in the fire service. Colleagues from across the county gathered at Cambridge Fire Station to wish him all the best at a retirement presentation, where he was presented with his figurine by Area Commander Chris Parker. Rob started his career in So...

REV Group, global manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands and provider of parts and services, has announced the integration of the EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive (AWD) system as an option for fire apparatus manufactured by the REV Fire Group, which includes the E-ONE, KME and Ferrara brands. EZ Trac System The EZ Trac System provides the performance of hydraulic power while maintaining factory ground clearance The EZ Trac System provides the performance of hydraulic power while maintainin...

Koorsen Fire & Security has promoted Chad Hohne to vice president of sales. He will lead the company's sales strategy across five states. Hohne will be responsible for building, training, and coaching a growing high-performance sales team of more than 100 associates covering Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. He previously served as a sales manager, working out of the Evansville branch. Hohne also previously held sales leadership positions at Victoria National Golf Club, RICOH...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service held a “Safety Zone” last week at St Neots Fire Station. The five-day multi-agency event for local primary schools was attended by approximately 500 school children aged between eight and nine, and gives them vital information on how to keep safe. The children took part in activities and demonstrations provided by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue service, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire County Council Trading Standards & Road Safe...

REV Group, a manufacturer of globally renowned motor vehicle brands, has announced a partnership with hybrid and green technology developer firm, ZeroRPM in the development of a battery powered idle mitigation system specifically engineered for internationally recognized fire safety equipment manufacturing companies, E-ONE, Ferrara and KME Fire Apparatus. Idle mitigation system The battery powered idle mitigation system, developed by the REV Group and ZeroRPM, is designed to automatically swit...

Great Bend, Kansas is home to a new pumper after the Great Bend Fire/EMS Department received the apparatus in mid-January, 2018. Built by premier fire apparatus manufacturer, Toyne, Inc., the pumper will assist in the firefighting efforts of the department, which serves 156 square miles of Baron County, in Kansas. Toyne pumper Toyne, Inc. built Great Bend's pumper on a Spartan Gladiator LFD 10-inch chassis Toyne, Inc. built Great Bend's pumper on a Spartan Gladiator LFD 10-inch chassis and is...

TheFireStore, a source for firefighting equipment and supplies, is thrilled to exclusively offer the new Nightstick INTRANT Intrinsically Safe Multi-Function Dual-Light Tilting Head Angle Light. Assists in hazardous conditions Available exclusively from TheFireStore during the month of January, this small, compact, multi-functional light can assist firefighters in all types of hazardous conditions. Its tilting head angle light rotates 90 degrees up and down with a 45-degree, downward-angl...

Following some incidents within the home nationally related to the use of bio-ethanol heaters, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued the following advice for anyone using these heaters in their home: Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions Only use bio-ethanol fuel in fireboxes and containers designed for the product Bio–ethanol fuel is highly flammable and should only be kept in containers tightly closed and away from any ignition sources Fireb...

Lorient, a respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has launched its new Architectural Seals brochure. Designed in line with our latest contemporary corporate style. It’s the biggest brochure to date – 78 pages packed with perimeter seals, drop seals, threshold plates, door bottom seals, plus much more. Superior Door Seals These seals can provide outstanding protection for all four sides of the door against sound, smoke, rain, fire, light, draught...

Asia Lottery Expo & Forum 2018 marks a new stage for regional lottery cooperation and development. The Asia Lottery Expo and Forum is set to make its official debut on May 15–17, 2018 in Macau. The three-day event follows the success of the Asia Lottery Forum and 7th China Lottery Industry Salon, which attracted more than 700 lottery professionals to the event in 2017. The launch of the multi-faceted Asia Lottery Expo & Forum aims to deliver a business, lear...

Schaefer luxury yachts feature SecuriFire 500 fire panels Located in Southern Brazil, luxury yacht builder Schaefer Yachts manufactures motor yachts up to 24 metres in length. Founded in 1992, the luxury yacht builder helped to establish the Santa Catarina area in Southern Brazil as a yachting hub. The shipyard made its mark with the Phantom line of luxury motor yachts and grew to become one of the country’s largest boat manufacturers. Infusion technology for waste mana...

The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate upon completion, the equivalent to an A-Level Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment earlier this year, the Fire Industry Association has announced that bookings can now be made on the FIA website. The courses are full formal qualifications and will lead to a certificate...

Hikvision selected as top manufacturer partner by Koorsen Fire & Security Hikvision USA Inc., the North American leader in award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce it received the Koorsen Fire & Security Circle of Excellence Award. Koorsen Fire & Security, an Indianapolis-based integrator established in 1946, annually grants this award to a partner that exhibits exemplary performance in supporting its business. “Ko...

Amthal created a works programme to look after intruder, CCTV and fire systems at the school Amthal has worked with Garston Manor School to create a scalable solution to upgrade the fire and security systems in place and maintain it to the highest quality for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors. Garston Manor School is a specialist school for autism, learning difficulties and speech and language, with a vision to ensure all students leave school as confident and self-re...

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 extensive E2S product portfolio includes high output devices to suit noisy or brightly lit environments and wide area coverage E2S Warning Signals, the independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, will be on Booth 1E34 in Hall 1.0 at Security Essen, 27 to 29 September 2016, showing a selection of products from its comprehensive range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push button and break glass manual call points suitable...

Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield along with Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, keep customers up to date about fire and security sector Wessex Fire & Security has promoted two of its longest serving staff members to new key customer service positions. Dee Marsh and Lisa Merefield between them have over 40 years with the company that is part of the Wessex Group, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Working alongside Service Manager Jess Lutwyche, the pair ensures that customers are kept...