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Military, government and first-response agencies receive free entry to Combat Engineer 2017 The current counter-insurgency and terrorism threat, coupled with a traditional enemy in Europe, has created a dual focus for NATO member and partner nations when considering military engineering capabilities. The Combat Engineer meeting, which will take place in Nuremberg, Germany, this November, will provide the platform for military and industry to develop military engineering capab...

AFAC17 discussed the latest in research, learning and practices in collaborative management and natural hazard responses Australia’s leading emergency management conference and expo, AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, attracted a record attendance of more than 3,200 visitors to Sydney. Compared to the previous edition of AFAC in Brisbane which had already broken attendance records last year, nearly twice as many professionals visited the event to discuss the latest in resea...

Carl Bryan, Managing Director of WAGNER UK, was an interviewee on "The Business Debate". Journalist Sarah Lockett spoke to him about the latest developments in fire protection. The focus of the interview was active fire prevention using oxygen reduction. Water from sprinkler systems The fire protection solution called OxyReduct® aims to prevent fires before they even start. Buildings, production facilities and resources are thus comprehensively protected and are not affected by, for e...

Two psychological therapists from The Fire Fighters Charity will also be speaking on the the emotional impact of emergency medical response Responding to fires in tall buildings will be a key focus at this year’s Emergency Services Show which returns to Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 20th to 21st September 2017. Russ Timpson, founder of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network will present a session in the Lessons Learnt seminar theatre (sponsored by UCLan) on tall...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

The future of waterborne SAR and flood rescue will be dynamically showcased in live water rescue demonstrations Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 20th - 21st September, The Emergency Services Show offers SAR professionals of all ranks the opportunity to see and handle the latest equipment, network with other emergency responders, watch live water rescue demonstrations and attend free CPD-accredited SAR seminars. Live water rescue demonstrations and networking opportuni...

The 5th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference will take place alongside the FIREX International Exhibition The recent fires in Grenfell Tower (London) and The Torch (Dubai) have highlighted the need for improvements with Tall Building design, construction, management, and firefighting. The Tall Building Fire Safety Network offers regular courses and conferences on Tall Building Fire Safety Management in locations around the world, has announced a full schedule of...

REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ highlights the three segments of firefighting, disaster relief and emergency services Running from 6 to 8 October at the Montichiari exhibition centre, “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” is set to be a major draw. As Italy’s flagship exhibition for rescue services, civil defence and fire prevention, the event has acquired even more international appeal, ever since Centro Fiera di Montichiari and Deutsche Messe, the producers of the INTE...

Secutech Vietnam 2017 to feature 270+ exhibitors from 18 countries and regions, increasing the total number of exhibitors this year by 10% The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, from 16 – 18 August 2017. Over the past 10 editions, the show has established itself as one of the top sourcing platforms for security and fire and safety solutions in Vietnam. In response to the gro...

MAWWFRS is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection programmes Infographics UK Ltd., a specialist software manufacturer, and Microsoft Gold Partner, announces that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has selected their FireWatch solution and additional Microsoft Azure cloud hosting services. MAWWFRS is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection programmes, and emergency response cover a...

The Fire Authority’s proposed model of governance would deliver greater collaboration with a range of partners, including the police The Fire Authority Chair, Councilors Backhouse, has issued the following statement, setting out the Fire Authority’s position: The Fire Authority considers that the PCC has not set out an evidenced case for an irreversible transfer of governance from the Fire Authority to the PCC. Instead we believe it would be better if the PCC were...

GearGrid was pleased to be an exhibitor at the 2017 Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Expo. The show provided a great opportunity for GearGrid to connect with current and future customers, and discuss what is important to them for their storage needs. GearGrid enjoys listening to their challenges, so they can design and manufacture innovative storage solutions perfect for their facility. GearGrid brought a variety of products to Charlotte to display at their booth. Within a couple of hours, GearG...

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...

Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks and working with fire services to establish what action needs to be taken "This is clearly an unsettling time for communities whose cladding samples have already come back as combustible or who are awaiting test results. We have been assured that tests on cladding samples are being processed so results should be back quickly.” Evacuation concern "Councils are contacting residents living in tower blocks whose...

The WAGNER Group GmbH is expanding in Scandinavia and has acquired the majority of the Norwegian company Hypoxic Technologies AS, based in Verdal near Trondheim, effective May 15, 2017. Like the WAGNER Group, the company specializes in active fire prevention using oxygen reduction. Hypoxic Technologies will distribute WAGNER's OxyReduct® technology in the Scandinavian market in the future. Cooperation offers many advantages Hypoxic Technologies AS will continue LowOx sales and expand the...

The critical communications specialist also offering technology trialling opportunities at British APCO 2017 Multitone Electronics plc, a designer and manufacturer of integrated communication systems, announces its forthcoming appearance at the British APCO 2017 conference and exhibition on stand A2 – which is being held at The International Centre in Telford, from 21st-22nd March 2017. Amongst the highlights on the Multitone stand for 2017 will be the company’s p...

A disaster for every data center operator is the loss of data availability in the event of a fire caused by the power being turned off. In times when data centers with the highest availability have to guarantee a maximum annual downtime of no more than 5 minutes, a fire protection solution that cuts off the power and leaves behind extinguishing residues is outdated. The WAGNER Group GmbH is presenting protection solutions of the future that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of...

FIRELITE transport skid units transform assorted truck and vehicle beds KIMTEK Corporation, the provider of off-road fire rescue skid units for UTV side-by-sides and pick-up and flatbed trucks, has announced the launch of its new website dedicated to the needs of firefighting agencies using pick-ups and flatbed trucks for off-road wildland firefighting. The new website, can be accessed directly or linked via the company's main website. The new site features the company's FIRE...

WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology. The railway business is becoming increasingly complex and international. Competitive pressure and increased traffic volumes require absolutely reliable railway operations. fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due to false alarms from the fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due...

TITANUS ® FUSION is a new aspirating smoke detector from WAGNER Group GmbH that combines innovative engineering with decades of experience: Thanks to its great planning flexibility, the all-rounder can monitor a wide range of application areas up to 3,200 m² and detect the smallest amounts of smoke particles as early as possible. This offers a decisive time advantage in the event of a fire. TITANUS® FUSION WAGNER is expanding its portfolio of the TITANUS ® famil...

Event attendees will learn about current and future national OPV platforms and how they enhance maritime security, from leading experts Royal Norwegian Navy and Italian Navy confirmed speakers at Offshore Patrol Vessel Technology 2016 in London this June. SMi Group is delighted to announce new additions to the Offshore Patrol Vessel Technology’s expert speaker line-up: Lieutenant Commander Bard Hess, Navigation Systems Branch of the Royal Norwegian Navy and Commander Ma...

FSDays 2016 will be spread across two halls for professional visitors and the general public The 8th International Trade Fair of the latest trends in Fire-fighting and Security Technologies, Systems and Services – Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 (FSDays 2016) - will be held on the 20th – 24th September, 2016 in Prague in Czech Republic in parallel with the international building fair FOR ARCH 2016. Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 Prague Fire & Secur...

The topics include terrorism, cyber security, facility management, safety leadership and more Saudi’s leading security, fire and safety workshops and exhibition will be taking place 16-18 May 2016. This year’s event will follow a workshop led format which will consist of six workshops, held across two days. The 2016 programme will include a wide range of topics across the safety and security spectrum, topics include terrorism, cyber security, facility management, s...

New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops hav...

Fire alarm systems, video surveillance, access and evacuation systems - these and other security systems for a wide range of dangerous situations need to be monitored in a company. No problem with the comprehensive VisuLAN® X3 hazard management system from WAGNER! It has more than 500 manufacturer-independent interfaces to security systems and enables complete security monitoring bundled in one central location - all relevant information at a glance and at any time. Smart home security...

SMART conference from 27th April, 2016, will cover topics including smart energy, asset management, facilities security management & more The third edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo and Conference 2016 opens on 26th April, 2016 at the Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre Singapore, with a stellar lineup showcasing the latest Facilities Management (FM) solutions, emerging technologies and best practices. Organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of S...

The CFOA’s campaign is raising awareness of the everyday dangers of being near water North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is joining with fire and rescue services across the UK supporting the Chief Fire Officers Association’s (CFOA’s) Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week 2016 which is taking place from 25th April- 1st May. The campaign is raising awareness of the everyday dangers of being near water. 44% one of people who drowned in 2014 had no inten...

The ASIS European Security Conference and Exhibition educational programme covered security management topics such as the terrorism risk outlook & IoT Over 650 security professionals gathered for the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition at the Business Design Centre in London from 6 to 8 April. Security topics covered The educational programme provided more than 50 sessions across 5 tracks, covering the full spectrum of security management topics such as...

The Maritime Security Management event is essential for CSOs and the safety & security department to stay abreast with the latest industry responses ACI’s 6th Maritime Security Management Asia on 11th-12th May 2016 in Singapore will be a comprehensive update on the evolving security threats that exist at sea. The conference will address detailed risk management and planning strategies that can be put in place in accordance with major regulations, so that in a time of...