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The revision gives recommendations and guidance for electrical emergency escape lighting systems The code of practice for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1 was revised and then reissued in November 2011. To help installers and specifiers keep up with these requirements, Prysmian has published a guide, the latest in its series of FP guides to British Standards. BS 5266-1:2011 is a full revision and it replaces the 2005 edition of BS 5266-1. The revision gives recommendations and g...

One Vimpex LED Power Unit will give approximately 3.5 hours of light Warwickshire Fire & Rescue service has taken delivery of two new Canguro SceneStar LED Lighting units from Vimpex Limited. The unique scene lighting equipment incorporates a trolley-mounted 14,000 Lumen LED lighting head, 4.5 m telescopic pneumatic mast and Vimpex’s specially developed LED Power Unit. Easily wheeled into position, quickly deployed, erected and powered up by one person, the Canguro...

Prysmian's unique FP Firefix allows FP cables to be installed up to 10 times faster than with AP clips FP Firefix clips have been used to install the 15,000 metres of Prysmian FP200 Gold and FP Plus supplying and protecting the prestigious Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury. FP cables and fixings were used for the fire alarm and emergency lighting system with additional voice evacuation. The installation began in January 2009 as part of a £3.8 million electrical installatio...

Nomad Prime's newest addition, Nomad 360, is a portable LED scene light with a 120 degree spotlight FoxFury Lighting Solutions has modified the model names of its Nomad LED Area-Spot lights. The original Nomad design (previously referred to as the Nomad 3600 and Nomad 4000) is now known as the Nomad Prime while the newest addition to the Nomad family is called the Nomad 360. This name change places the look and function of the light at the forefront rather than the number of l...

Knucklehead Spot features a single parabolic reflector providing tighter beam for long-range illumination “The far-reaching beam of the Knucklehead Spot can help fire and rescue personnel and industrial firefighters locate hazards or victims from a distance when navigating in smoke-filled areas or in low-light environments,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “And its articulating head gives users more flexibility when wo...

FIREscape comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up Hochiki Europe’s new FIREscape emergency lighting system is an EN50172 compliant intelligent low voltage system which utilises light emitting diode (LED) technology and provides a unique, highly cost-effective, and energy efficient solution. FIREscape comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features addressable, self-contained LED luminair...

Foxfury offers the latest in LED technology using standard and rechargeable batteries FoxFury will be exhibiting at theInternational Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 2012 Annual Training Conference in Dover, DE. FoxFury will have its firefighter helmet lights, flashlights and portable scene lighting on display. The IAAI Expo runs April 23-24, 2012 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. Fire and arson investigators must carefully observe, record and document a fire sce...

Hochiki Europe offers complete solutions for all fire detection and emergency lighting requirements For almost 100 years, Hochiki has led the way in the design and manufacture of innovative life safety solutions. Its leading edge commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting products have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term reliability. Hochiki’s vision is to provide products and systems that achieve the highest...

Foxfury was the first company to exclusively use LEDs in all lights in order to target the niche needs The legendary John Bianchi, CEO of Frontier Gunleather and founder of Bianchi International, and FoxFury Lighting Solutions announce an alliance to redefine the look and feel of the flashlight experience for all users. The goal is to create the lighting tools of tomorrow using the latest technology along with old-school quality and craftsmanship. Come meet John Bianchi and...

FoxFury will feature its LED headlamps, intrinsically safe helmet lights, and portable rechargeable area light FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit at Clean Gulf Training and Exhibition, North America's largest oil spill training event. FoxFury will feature its LED headlamps, intrinsically safe helmet lights, and portable rechargeable area light. This will be the second year that FoxFury exhibits at this event, which runs November 30 to December 1, in San Antonio, Texas....

FoxFury's lights will help increase UMsolar's efficiency and safety when they set up camp in the dark FoxFury Lighting Solutions, the official lighting partner of the University of Michigan Solar Car team (UMsolar), will illuminate UMsolar's race crew and Quantum solar car in the Australian Outback during the 2011 World Solar Challenge. This grueling 1,800 mile four-day biennial race across the desert begins Sunday October 16 in Darwin. Proper lighting will be vita...

Streamlight flashlights are designed for hazmat locations such fire scenes and petrochemical environments Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, have announced that it has updated the safety ratings for two of its popular right-angle lights, the Survivor® LED and Knucklehead®. Safety ratings are established by government agencies and independent standards and testing organizations to assist manufacturers and consumers....

Streamlight is now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, recently announced that it now has a Facebook® fan page, Twitter™ feed and YouTube™ channel. These are the official social media platforms for the corporation. They can be found at: www.facebook.com/streamlight, www.twitter.com/streamlight and www.youtube.com/streamlighttv.   Customers are invited to follow the pages and...

The Wildland Fire Assistance grants provide substantial relief and pay half the cost of the new equipment The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced recently that the agency will award grants this fall to eligible fire districts and departments through the Wildland Fire Assistance Grant Program that is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Wildland Fire Assistance grants pay half the cost of new equipment, providing substantial relief for...

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

NFPA's new Associate Project Manager will communicate expertise relating to wildland fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lisa Marie Sinatra as the new Associate Project Manager of Communications, focusing on NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise Communities program. "In response to the increased frequency of wildland fire events that threaten lives and properties across the globe, NFPA is expanding its safety ou...

Lauren Backstrom's social media efforts will broaden the NFPA's impact on fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lauren Backstrom as social media manager. Backstrom will coordinate the organisation's social media presence, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Facebook pages for both the NFPA and its mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog.   "Social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and the way organisations communica...

The IAFC have established a new task force to ensure it reaches its goals The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have recently established a new task force; the Company Officer Task Force has officially began convening and has continued to discuss issues.The goal of the task force is to "integrate and grow company office engagement within the work of the IAFC and help to develop future fire service leaders." With a focus on identifying how the IAFC c...

NFPA and PiP have been involved in the wildland fire safety field for several decades NFPA and PiP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to serve as the framework of cooperation, concerning the delivery of wildland/urban interface (WUI) education and wildland fire risk mitigation programs.As wildfire risk to people and property continues to be a growing problem throughout North America, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a recognised leader on fir...

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will upgrade the standards of UTC Fire and Security Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products with both appointments effective immediately. Barry has spent more than 20 years in the security and life safety industry. UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire &...

The NIST has issued a report on its study of the fire at the Sofa Super Store, Charleston, S.C NIST’s final report on its study of the fire at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C states the major factors involved in the rapid spread of fire. The fire trapped and killed nine firefighters, the highest number of firefighter deaths in a single event since 9/11. The final report is strengthened by clarifications and supplemental text based on comments...

Fire Corps has also teamed up with First Alert to provide a smoke alarm donation program Smoke and toxic gases from a home fire are as deadly as heat and flames. Smoke alarms save lives, prevent injuries, and minimise property damage by detecting fires early and alerting residents.Every year, approximately 2,600 Americans die in home fires. Over half of these deaths (52%) occur between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am, when residents are typically sleeping.Smoke and toxic g...

The first annual Toni Pini Awards will honour fire departments that nourish diversity in the fire industry Tony Pini Awards will be presented during a special breakfast event at Fire-Rescue International (FRI).  Fire 20/20, a nonprofit organisation that helps fire/EMS departments connect with their multicultural communities to increase the reach and effectiveness of recruitment and prevention programs, has launched a new awards program honouring diversity in the fire...

Dany Cotton of the London Fire Brigade makes London's top 40 most influential women list Dany Cotton, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, LFB ranks alongside 40 women on the most influential women list. The list includes Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher and Dame Judy Dench.The highest ranking operational woman firefighter in the UK has been included in a poll to find the most influential woman in London over the last 100 y...

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  

Installation - friendly, 5 years warranty and "Instant On" LED Scene lights for Fire/EMS vehicles by Code 3 Code 3 now offers LED scene light and LED triple stack lights for Fire/EMS vehicles. Both lights come in standard industry dimensions and mountings for fast and easy installation. LED lighting provides a better light with far less amperage than halogen. LED Scene lights provide focused perimeter lighting without using angled besels—light angles down 8° to 32&...

The first membership certificate was presented to Babcock Dynocorp at the scheme launch BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) invited key figures from the fire protection and lighting industry together with members of the press to its important launch event covering the new SP203-4 emergency lighting scheme. This new scheme launched at the Houses of Parliament covers the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Emergency Lighting systems. It is delivered t...

NVFC International Relief Fund is set up to support the Japan Firefighters Association in their relief efforts NVFC is supporting the Japan Firefighters Association with rescue and cleanup efforts by making a contribution to the International Relief Fund.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps join with the rest of the world in expressing sorrow at the loss and devastation in Japan that has resulted from the recent earthquake and tsuna...

MedeFile International, Inc supports American Red Cross for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund 15% of all new MedeFile membership revenues through April 15th to be donated to American Red Cross for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund.MedeFile International, Inc. a leader in Internet-enabled Personal Health Record (iPHR) management solutions, announced that in response to the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and massive tsunami tragedy that recently struck Japan, the c...

LFB’s most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured with Special Achievement Awards London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, Chairman of LFEPA Cllr Brian Coleman and Mayor of London Boris Johnson presented the LFB Special Achievement Awards.Some of London Fire Brigade’s most dedicated and innovative staff have been recognised in the Brigade’s annual Special Achievement Awards, held at City Hall on Friday 25 February. A total of eight awards were given to the...