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Fire safety is a paramount concern for landlords of houses in multiple occupations (HMOs). With the unique challenges posed by shared living spaces, it’s crucial for landlords to adopt comprehensive measures to protect both their property and the occupants. In this article, Cobra Fire And Security Ltd will explore ten top tips for enhancing fire safety in HMOs, addressing key factors, such as escape routes and fire detection. What are the Top Ten Tips for Fire Safety in HMOs? 1. Underst...

Whelen Engineering announces a Product End of Life (EOL) for the UFM8 Universal® Halogen and LED Flasher. orders for delivery The last day to order original models is November 30, 2024, and must be for immediate shipment only. Scheduling orders for delivery at a future date will not be permitted.  Please note that delivery cannot be guaranteed through November 2024 as only a limited number of UFM8 Flashers can be produced due to an EOL part.

The FCF Fire & Electrical Sunshine Coast a licensed QBCC Exit and Emergency Lighting Certifier and licensed Electrical Contractors. FCF stands as a beacon for the meticulous implementation of Exit and Emergency Lighting standards. The significance of these lighting systems in ensuring the safe evacuation of buildings cannot be overstated.  Need for a tailored approach As buildings evolve in class, type, and layout, the need for a tailored approach to Exit and Emergency Lighting...

Colored tops are available for 48” and 54” Liberty™ II and Legacy® lightbars providing users with more flexibility to customize and enhance the aesthetics of the lightbar like never before. easier aerial recognition Available in Blue, Red, or Black, colored tops allow for easier aerial recognition from helicopters and other aircraft ensuring more efficient communication between law enforcement vehicles on the ground and in the sky. This new customization feature giv...

Emergency guidance and lighting systems in extraordinary situations; are the systems that guide the evacuation of people as a result of the power outage of the building for safety concerns during disasters, such as fire and earthquakes. In addition, in Turkey, emergency lighting systems are obligatory in the regulations for the protection of buildings from fire. Emergency guidance systems are also mandatory in buildings. These directions facilitate the evacuation of people in buildings with mor...

Whelen popular ION Mini T-Series light heads are available with TRIO functionality!  Discover the flexibility brought by three-color lighting combinations, allowing users to independently control each color in the smallest TRIO-capable light head to date. ION Mini T-Series light heads The ION Mini T-Series light heads deliver high-performance warning and illumination capabilities in a compact footprint that’s perfect for areas with limited space. With a sleek and low-profile desig...

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...

In everyday use, intumescent grilles allow air to circulate freely throughout a building; but in a fire, the intumescent expands to form a solid block that stops the fire from spreading.  However, these grilles will not prevent the passage of cold smoke which can be equally dangerous. Advanced Fire Safety Solutions Fire containment is becoming an increasingly critical area for intumescent products The capability to maintain a smoke barrier prior to the need for fire containment is becom...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) attended the second U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on October 10 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. The event was hosted by U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and was attended by key leaders in the fire service and federal government, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agen...

  Rosenbauer is awarded for the "The App for Emergency Services Organizations" project in the "Organization and Collaboration" category at the eAward of Report Verlag. The award ceremony took place on October 16, 2023 in the ballroom of the T-Center with over 150 guests. Rosenbauer's RDS Connected Command app supports fire departments and other blue-light organizations in alerting, situational management, organization, and communication. The interface is visually designed in such a way...

In fire safety, where clarity and swift action are paramount, exit and emergency lighting emerges as a guiding beacon, pioneering occupants to safety during emergencies. Queensland, with its commitment to protection and preparedness, places immense importance on exit lighting. But who ensures the effectiveness of these luminous guides? Enter exit lighting certifiers - a crucial force behind these essential safety features' design, certification, and installation. This article delves into the si...

The Advanced Placement Take-Down™ with SmartFocus Technology™ is Whelen's revolutionary new take-down light that enhances safety at nighttime traffic stops for both law enforcement officers and the motoring public. Traffic stops on busy or dimly lit highways present safety risks to both law enforcement officers and drivers. The intense glare of an emergency vehicle’s white lighting reflecting off a stopped vehicle’s side or rearview mirrors can compromise the vision and...

Lorient designs and manufactures high quality intumescent air transfer grilles that combine air movement with fire protection – making buildings safer & more comfortable for occupants to live in. In everyday use, intumescent grilles allow air to circulate freely throughout a building; but in a fire, the intumescent expands to form a solid block that stops the fire from spreading. What types of air transfer grille products should be used? Lorient manufactures a wide range of high-per...

In a mountain area in Yunnan Province (China), Dahua Technology safeguards the safe production of a 700+ mu photovoltaic power station, providing intelligent fire prevention and control measures in its vast facilities. The implemented solution significantly increased the accuracy of fire alarms by more than 10 times, as well as the efficiency of fire alarm response by 30%, which help ensure the stable delivery of clean energy to its surrounding areas.  Superior Lighting Conditions The ad...

Concerned fire officers and trading standard experts have warned of the dangers of e-bikes and e-scooters after a devastating fire in Newcastle. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and Newcastle City Council have issued the warning after a residential fire in Elswick recently. Fires By e-Bike Firefighters from Newcastle Central Community Fire Station responded to the blaze on July 11th when a lithium-ion battery on an e-bike caught fire while charging in a bedroom. The occupant...

The Wayne Township Fire Department of Waynesville, Ohio has in production a new Seagrave Marauder pumper. Seagrave thanks Wayne Township Fire Department for their trust and business. Some features of this new Seagrave Marauder pumper fire apparatus include: Seagrave 141" Marauder Stainless Steel Cab Cummins L9 450 HP 10" Raised Roof 24" Extended Front Bumper Waterous CSU 1500 GPM Pump Stainless Steel Pump Module and Plumbing 750 Gallon Water Tank Stainless Steel 137" Body ROM Doors...

Firefighting is one heck of a selfless job because firefighters save more than lives. They save the hearts and dreams embedded in the memories of a home. For Firefighters, to do their job best they have to keep the keen knowledge of the mechanics and thermodynamics of this beautiful flame as it can easily take the form of the destruction. Development Stage To get a fire under control, firefighters conduct a short assessment test which dictates all the risk factors involved. For conducting thi...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Streamlight®, Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, announced that it donated $21,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), which included $11,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light®, Red Vantage® helmet light, and Red Siege® AA lantern. Supporting NFFF via donations Streamlight earmarks $1.00, $3.00, and $2.00, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The d...

There a whole host of fire safety signs that people should be familiar with. Fire exit, extinguisher and alarm signs are common in a whole host of day-to-day environments, including in supermarkets, clothing stores, cinemas and more. For those own or manage a business or commercial organization, fire signage should play a crucial role in their commercial fire safety procedures. Not only can they help direct people to evacuation routes during an emergency, but they can also offer guidance on wha...

Europe’s most important fire safety event, taking place at ExCel London Exhibition Centre, in London, United Kingdom (UK), FIREX welcomes thousands of fire safety professionals to explore the latest innovative products and solutions and meet face-to-face with the entire fire safety community – all under one roof, over three days. FIREX offers attendees a chance to meet face-to-face with the major suppliers across passive fire protection, fire detection and alarms, emergency lighting...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Waypoint® 400, an updated model of the Waypoint® 300. Features The new version of the rechargeable pistol-grip spotlight offers up to 1,400 lumens of ultra-bright white light with 400,000 candelas and a beam distance of 1,265 meters for enhanced down-range lighting capability. The portable light can be used as either a handheld mobile searchlight or, with its integrated stand, as a hands-free scene light to...

FirePro, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems, has joined Halma. Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies. Named one of Britain's most admired companies, Halma group of around 45 companies provides innovative products and services that help solve many of the key problems facing the world. It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed o...

Globally renowned company in life safety solutions and services, Hochiki Europe has announced the launch of their next generation of emergency lighting, FIREscape Nepto. This intelligent, self-testing and self-monitoring emergency lighting system is set to revolutionize the emergency lighting market. Building upon the success of the FIREscape range launched in 2009, this new design brings with it a suite of new features and benefits driven by technology improvements and innovations in the R&...

Golden Lane Housing provides increased independence within their assisted living homes as residents hold open their fire doors safely with Geofire Agrippa fire door closers. Agrippa sound-activated devices that close automatically in the event of a fire have been installed in over ten of their properties so far, protecting tenants and buildings from the spread of smoke and toxic fumes if the worst does happen. Homes at Golden Lane Benedict Lane, compliance and services manager stated, “...

Kentec Electronics, a pioneering manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels that delivers a highly secure means of controlling access to the engineering software and access to Kentec’s technical support. LE-2 supersedes the LE-1 and will be used to commission all Kentec’s analogue, addressable control panels, providing one softw...

Fike has long been known for being a pioneer in service, support, and delivery in the fire protection industry. Fike’s state-of-the-art FCP fire alarm and communications system is revolutionary in its speed, intelligence, and flexibility. And the intelligent FCP control system is available for about the same price as standard fire alarm systems. Incredible Service, Superior Product — Unparalleled Value! In addition, each FCP fire alarm system comes standard with the latest peer-to-p...

Frequentis is an international supplier of communication and information systems to two core markets: air traffic management (civil and military applications) and public safety and transport (police, fire & ambulance services, inland and maritime shipping, and rail). Fail-safe connectivity, connection set-up in milliseconds, and user-friendly design are core elements of Frequentis products. The systems and products developed and sold by Frequentis are key components of a control center solu...

A ERRCS system is essentially a signal boost in a building with poor Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) connection.  These systems are sometimes identified as a BDA (Bi-Directional Amplification) System. The system is installed to improve the communication and safety of first responders who might have to enter the building in case of an emergency. FPS is FCC certified to install ERRCS systems. Need for ERRCS Systems There is a common misconception that only high-rise...

International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...