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Kidde, a trusted pioneer in fire safety for more than 100 years, has launched a new paid subscription feature in its Advanced Home Health mobile application to enhance home health monitoring. The new service will allow families to take proactive, informed steps to keep their homes safe with indoor air quality insights. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The subscription service provides a weekly healthy home report with con...

Honeywell, one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, recently unveiled its NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire control system, an all-in-one fire panel that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting.   NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel The NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel is connected through Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform. CLSS delivers real-time visibility of the fire system to installers, s...

Fire fighters are being urged to take extra precautions when approaching structure fires involving residential energy storage systems (ESS), an increasingly popular home energy source that uses lithium-ion battery technology. The findings are part of an exhaustive report released by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and UL Solutions, based on a two-year research project examining the characteristics of fires resulting from the overheating of lithium battery systems stored in...

Public buildings, like schools, libraries, and offices, are places where people come together. Keeping these places safe from fires is super important. Fires can start quickly and spread even faster, putting everyone inside at risk. That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips to keep these buildings safe. By following these fire safety tips, establishments can help ensure that everyone can get out safely, if a fire starts and the damage is kept as low as possibl...

Hochiki, the provider of innovative, Japanese-designed life safety solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of state-of-the-art fire detection and emergency lighting systems will be at Intersec 2024 - the event for emergency services, security, and safety. The Hochiki regional team, who are based in Dubai, UAE, will be at the event to demonstrate their range of sophisticated fire detection systems, Latitude, and their emergency lighting system, FIREscape Nepto....

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is celebrating the adoption of a House of Commons motion that calls on the Canadian Government to strengthen the nation’s airport firefighting regulations as an important step toward improving air passenger and fire fighter safety at Canada’s major airports. Motion M-96 points out shortfalls in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) requirements for airport firefighting and asks the Canadian Government to bring them up to Inter...

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2024, which takes place in Dubai from 16 – 18 January, 2024. GFE’s experts will be on hand to showcase the company’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and detectors. Visitors to the stand will also hear about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has the l...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its fire safety offering on Building X through newly launched applications and an application programming interface (API) to increase transparency, decrease response time in case of incidents, and enhance maintenance processes for service providers. Building X Building X is a digital building platform that supports customers to digitalize, manage, and optimize their building operations. This leads to an enhanced user experience, increased performance,...

It’s been another busy year for the fire safety industry, with higher risk building registration and the new Building Safety Regulator under reforms of the Building Safety Act. Designed to provide greater accountability and management of higher-risk buildings, the Building Safety Act 2022 mandated two new roles for managing building safety – Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons. FIREX International 2023 FIREX also returned to ExCel this year, covering the latest i...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the deadly explosions and fires at the Didion Milling, Inc. (Didion) dry corn milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin, USA. The explosion occurred in May 2017, and fatally injured five employees and seriously injured another 14. The incident also ultimately destroyed the facility, resulting in over $15 million in property damage. source of the smoke On the night of May 31, 2017, during normal mill faci...

Kidde Commercial, an industry pioneer in fire and life safety for over a century, has announced KESMobile, the next generation in remote fire and life safety systems management. This innovative cloud-based service productivity tool provides service providers with enhanced real-time data access, allowing them to optimize the management of individual systems, sites, and site groups with data for informed decision-making and resource optimization. Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global...

A North East fire service is supporting a national campaign that calls on men and boys to end violence against women and girls. Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) is once again taking part in White Ribbon Day (November 25th), which reinforces its association with backing the annual awareness day. This year, the organizers are looking to encourage individuals and organizations to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls, so they may live their lives free from the fear of violence. The ch...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities. The Competence Framework forms the first step on the ASFP’s Competency Pathway, which aims to support the industry in adopting a unified approach to building, evidencing and promoting competence across the PFP...

The fire industry faces an exciting journey ahead, as it aligns with the vision of a sustainable, net-zero world. Paving the Way to Sustainability While the fire safety industry remains indispensable in safeguarding lives, buildings, and essential infrastructure crucial for the green transition, it’s evident that the industry faces an exciting journey ahead as it aligns with the vision of a sustainable, net-zero world. Unlike some other sectors, the fire safety industry is just beginnin...

Rosenbauer receives award in the ‘Cooperation and Organization’ category with the eAward 2023. What for? The new RDS Connected Command app has been available in app stores since July 4, 2023. But the app for emergency response organizations has been around for much longer. For more than 150 years now, Rosenbauer has been tackling the question of how to make the everyday life of emergency response organizations simpler, more efficient, and safer. If the problem requires it, digital s...

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has selected Motorola Solutions’ command center technology, including Control Room Solution (CRS), to strengthen the service’s call handling and emergency dispatch. The solution will help to increase the speed, effectiveness, and resilience of Leicestershire FRS’s incident response to support frontline and community safety. Ongoing software maintenance will help ensure the critical system remains current. Leicestershire FRS Serv...

Sprinklers, wall hydrants, nitrogen, and deluge extinguishing systems: Nothing is left to chance when it comes to preventative fire protection in the two buildings of DKV (German Health Insurance) in Cologne, Germany. In addition, a Rosenbauer employee is always on site to ensure full functionality and maximum fire safety. The DKV headquarters, built in the 1960s, is part of Cologne’s cityscape and has housed the central administration of the DKV for decades. Due to a need for more space,...

Vehicle Maintenance, the newest feature available on the Whelen Cloud Platform (WCP®), helps fleet managers easily keep track of important vehicle data like service schedules, mileage, and engine hours. The revolutionary feature is designed to ensure your fleet’s health, extend its lifespan, and save valuable time and money. No more manual record-keeping Maintenance automatically creates and logs maintenance schedules for oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and more. Mai...

Staying on top of vehicle maintenance is crucial for fleet managers. Regular servicing and upkeep not only extend the lifespan of the fleet but also ensure the safety and efficiency of the operations. However, manually keeping track of service schedules, mileage, engine hours, and various inspections can be a time-consuming task. Enter the Whelen Cloud Platform® (WCP®), with its new Maintenance feature, designed to make this process easier than ever before. Automating Maintenance Gone...

A new WeCanX® Expansion Module to support CenCom Core® control systems is available in 10-30VDC. 16-output expansion module While some expansion modules operate exclusively on 12 VDC power, the new 16-output expansion module supports systems operating across the 10-30 VDC range, such as Core-R™, Core-C™, and Core-S™ which is available in a 24VDC variant.  This new offering will provide additional options and increased capabilities for system configurations. ...

FieldEquip, a powerful and customizable Field Service Management Software platform, takes immense pride and satisfaction in announcing that following the successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit in August 2023, it has now successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2® Type II certification. This recent accomplishment illustrates FieldEquip’s continuous commitment to creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for its...

In the run up to Bonfire Weekend, families have been urged to attend organized fireworks displays – to ensure everyone gets home safely. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have asked residents not to set off shop-bought fireworks or start bonfires in public places. The Service has already revealed how deliberate fires in public areas increased by 94% over the school holidays and Bonfire weekend last year. While this Bonfire season has already seen fire crews responding to an i...

Viasat, Inc., a communications company, announced it has welcomed Insign Solutions, a provider of bespoke Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled solutions and services, to its ELEVATE program. ELEVATE is a growth program, ecosystem, and marketplace for providers of software, hardware and solutions, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in commercial land markets. As an ELEVATE partner, Insign Solutions will provide customers with an IoT-enabled monitoring solution to mitigate the environmental...

Honeywell Gent one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, has launched the first fire alarm system with EN-approved self-testing smoke and heat detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way life safety systems are commissioned, tested, and maintained. The Gent Vigilon panel with Self-Test provides scalable, reliable protection, efficient monitoring, and flexible reporting enhancing the fire engineers’ efficiency. efficient and reliable systems &ld...

Euralarm, Eurolux, EAPFP, and Modern Building Alliance will organize a webinar on attracting talent for the fire safety sector during the first day of the European Fire Safety Week.  On November 13, starting at 13.30 CET Euralarm, Eurolux, EAPFP, and Modern Building Society will organize the webinar Attracting Talent: A Fire Safety Sector Fit for the Future.  Webinar speakers Speakers will be Krzysztof Biskup of the European Fire Safety Alliance, Andrew Bailey of Rathbone Results, G...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has chosen 143 Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33 rugged detachable devices for installation in its 93 vehicles, serving as an Airwave Certified & ESN-ready Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), and as a demountable device in the rear of its appliances. The rugged Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33 device has been provided by technology distributor Centerprise, partnering with 3tc to deploy the MODAS software suite. The TOUGHBOOK 33 device is a popular choice for fire servi...

Compliant passive fire protection encompasses the entire infrastructure of a building. Rooms, floors, and communal areas are all interlinked by a complex network of installations, which need to be incorporated into any fire protection strategy. A standout example of this is the use of compartmentation and fire-stopping to prevent the spread of fire through pipes. Compartmentation Compartmentation involves dividing buildings into a series of compartments, which are then reinforced with fire-st...

Fire safety is important in any building, but in the aftermath of Grenfell Tower, additional scrutiny has been placed on tower blocks, high-rise buildings, and social housing. Given the number of occupants in these buildings and the speed at which fire can spread, the passage of flames and smoke must be inhibited through a fully compliant compartmentation strategy. passive fire protection measures Compartmentation incorporates passive fire protection measures such as fire-resistant cavity bar...

Whelen is excited to announce that they’ve developed a Build-a-Bar solution for TRIO WeCanX models of Liberty II and Legacy lightbars!  They recognize that every department, agency, or fleet has unique emergency warning needs and requirements. TRIO lightbars And as the demand for TRIO lightbars continues to grow, so does the need for more customized lightbar configurations.  Users can build TRIO models of these lightbars in WeCad™ to meet the exact needs and specificati...

Over the last few years, the fire protection industry has been defined by large-scale regulatory shifts. As pioneers in fire protection compliance, CLM welcomes any changes that raise the bar on safeguarding buildings and their occupants. That’s why this article, will be covering a series of regulatory changes that are on the horizon. Fire Safety Reform Program The Fire Safety Reform Program enters its third phase on 1st October 2023. This will introduce changes to The Regulatory Refor...