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Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programs. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimized during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  precise and compact Guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work,...

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilizes doctors to provide critical care for young patients in...

C-TEC has announced the appointment of Scott Barber to its Internal Sales Team. Reporting directly to UK Sales Manager - Brian Foster, Scott will focus on cultivating existing customer relationships, engaging with new clients, and providing dedicated support to the UK manufacturer’s ever-expanding customer base. With 9 years of experience servicing key accounts and managing prestigious electrical projects including Lancaster University, Derby Airport, and Voyager Care Homes for Rexel UK L...

Oskar Strøm, a renowned expedition pioneer, heads film expeditions in Svalbard. These expeditions focus on documenting polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat. To capture unique footage, the film crew lives in extreme conditions: enduring very low temperatures, residing in small sleeping pods, and positioning themselves near polar bears. Strøm required a solution to secure the camp and protect his team and valuable equipment from polar bears wandering around searching for...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.  Cross-selling opportunities Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greate...

The sensor solution provider - HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales to deliver TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than 200 million Euros. TRS-4D naval radar The initial order placed in 2022 comprised the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for four Niedersachsen-class frigates (F126) and a radar segment for the test center. Due to the expansion, two further F126 frigates will be equipped. The TRS-4D naval radar from HENS...

Providing innovative fire safety technology, global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has revealed its role in protecting the prestigious F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024, with its WES system utilized across several temporary buildings for optimum site protection. Working closely with Hungarian partner, High-Security Kft, Ramtech supplied its EN54-25 compliant wireless fire and evacuation system (WES) for various structures including media spaces, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and conference areas...

Telguard, a pioneer in security and life safety technologies, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the TG-7FM 5G LTE-M multi-carrier communicator. Setting a new standard in commercial fire applications, the TG-7FM offers unparalleled reliability and connectivity by harnessing ground-breaking multi-carrier capability, supporting all three major U.S. carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. TG-7FM The TG-7FM provides superior connectivity right out of the box. Designed to ensure continu...

The sensor specialist - HENSOLDT has received a further order for the delivery of 'Dynahawk' fire control sights (FLV). The customer is the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The order includes deliveries in 2024 and 2025, with an option for further systems in 2026. The order is worth several million euros. HENSOLDT has already supplied fire control sights in previous years. anti-tank weapons "With the 'Dynahawk', we are significa...

“America Burning” was released 51 years ago. The publication and the momentum that it created produced a measurable change in the fire service. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy were created. Financial resources became available to begin to understand fire-related risk, and nationally coordinated efforts were instituted. The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) was conceived to begin to understand the quantity and type of eme...

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilizes doctors to provide critical care for young patients in...

On 10 July 2024, it was officially announced in the Dutch government gazette - Staatscourant that Kiwa subsidiary - Vinçotte has been designated as a certified body for nuclear inspections in the Netherlands for the next two years. This designation allows Vinçotte to conduct inspections for nuclear pressure equipment during all phases of the inspection process, including design, commissioning and operation. Certification for nuclear inspections in The Netherlands Vinçotte...

Infographics is delighted to announce that Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is the latest client to go live with the Prevent + Protect (P+P) platform for Hydrants from Infographics. Derbyshire’s project focuses on the Hydrant Management module, part of the broader P+P solution that covers job types and functionality relevant to prevention, protection, and operational risk activities. P+P’s specialist platform  Kevin Page, Fleet and Equipment Group Manager at DFRS,...

Sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT recorded an order intake of well over one billion euros in the first half of the year. Major orders such as the German 'Air Defence System, Short- and Very Short-Range', or LVS NNbS, were commissioned in January and the massive support for the German air defense initiative ESSI (European Sky Shield Initiative) played a large part in this. "We continued to fill our order book in the first half of the year and are thus continuing our growth trajectory," says H...

The medical industry is one of the most regulated industries across the globe. It has been slow to join the global digital revolution. However, the new technologies and tools have already started making waves across the healthcare system. It promises to change the delivery of health services in time to come, working on patient care and efficiency. The digitization of the healthcare industry has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the patient better. It promotes advanced and...

Automation has become a common catchphrase for all industries, and more so for field services. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global field service market is expected to reach $5.1 Billion by 2025, which prompted several organizations to consider state-of-the-art field service software that can transform field services through enhanced paradigms. digital workflow experience Most field service software solutions available in the market are powered by mobility technologies and are apt...

Fire, safety, and security systems are always in demand to safeguard properties from potential risks. However, the service providers require considerable effort to assign resources efficiently to ensure proper installation of devices on time, upgrading according to the current regulations, and frequently maintaining it for smooth working. Fire Safety Field Service Software works as armor for field service businesses and helps them address these requirements efficiently. Before jumpi...

Equipment management is a complex task, including equipment maintenance, installation, and inspection. It is common practice across industries like OEMs, construction, food equipment, post, packaging, etc. Equipment management has become quite demanding since every organization has various assets and equipment and managing them simultaneously is not an easy task. In this blog, they will mention the key equipment maintenance challenges organizations face. Most Common Equipment Management Challe...

Over recent years companies across industries have realized the importance of their service organizations and their value in customer retention and attracting new business. Many product-based manufacturers have strategically transformed their service organizations from support cost centers to significant cash-generating business entities. They have done so by investing in talent, training, workflow process automation, and systems. Field service businesses are generally transaction-intensive, re...

Last week, the Brigade’s Principal Officer Team appointed Group Managers - Dave Preston and Lee Brown as Area Managers for Cleveland Fire Brigade. The appointments were made following a robust and competitive selection process. Forty-one-year-old Dave Preston from Hartlepool has been appointed to the role of Senior Head of Operations overseeing and strategically managing the Brigade’s emergency response and national resilience capability, operational policy and planning, and health...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organization in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

Assured Fire and Security, the Essex-based installer of electronic fire and security systems, is driving nationwide growth using the latest mobile working technology from BigChange. Assured, formerly Elan Fire and Security Systems, has already expanded its business by 60 percent since implementing the 6-in-1 cloud-based solution.  Live-linked mobile devices Using live-linked mobile devices running the BigChange app, Assured has increased engineer productivity, reduced operational costs,...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification."  Extensive industry experience Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate...

XyloPlan has officially brought its wildfire risk start-up company to market, powered by a grant from the renowned Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. data-driven decision-making With a mission to use data-driven decision-making in wildfire risk management, XyloPlan introduces its Fire Pathways™ modeling technology, designed to support fire-adapted communities by assessing and mitigating risk from potentially destructive wildfires. By quantifying and decreasing risk, XyloPlan also works...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alaster Purchase as its new Chief Operating Officer. Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, “I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification.”  Alaster Purchase Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate Marketi...

Wildfires pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with substantial health risks for travelers. Experts predict that wildfires' frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in 2024. The free 'Wildfire Informer' provides a comprehensive overview of the global wildfire situation, categorized by the economic regions of EMEA, AMER, and APAC. mapping fires Safeture, a platform for professional people risk management, has published the report in collaboration with Ri...

Sentinel Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of the industrial fire business from Carrier Global Corporation, creating Spectrum Safety Solutions, a new standalone platform, which includes Autronica, a major worldwide innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire and gas safety systems. Sentinel Capital Partners is a New York-based major private equity firm, which invests in promising midmarket companies and has an established record of helping industrial businesses grow and thrive. S...

BK Technologies Corporation (the ‘Company’, ‘BK Technologies’) has announced that Ellen O. O’Hara was elected to the Board of Directors by the Company’s stockholders at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 20, 2024. Ms. O’Hara has enjoyed a distinguished career in the mobile communications industry with more than 40 years’ experience across diverse operational roles and in senior leadership positions of increasing scope and responsibili...

TTI, Inc. is pleased to announce an exceptional specialist team member has been recognized by connector supplier - Harwin for contributions and outstanding performance during 2023. Gia Hayes, Vice President - Mil-Aero Segment, received Harwin’s distinguished 5-star award honoring her pivotal leadership role and outstanding performance in supporting and furthering Harwin’s connector growth in North America and around the globe. Series of awards presented annually by Harwin The seri...

WAGNER has made a name for itself worldwide with integrated fire protection solutions, ensuring safety in many industries. WAGNER also attaches great importance to information security. The company's commitment to its information security with a systematic and process-oriented management system at a high level has been confirmed with the certification according to ISO 27001. ISO 27001 ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It sp...