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Fire detection and life safety specialist, Hispec, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a pioneering manufacturer of remote technologies for essential building services, to enable social housing providers to proactively monitor and manage fire safety across their entire property portfolio. The strategic new partnership enables the integration of Hispec’s pioneering portfolio of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detection solutions with Vericon’s intelligent monitoring platform, providing...

Fire-Dex, a pioneer in PPE for first responders, is gearing up for its next chapter, announcing a leadership succession as CEO Steve Allison looks toward retirement in early 2027. Effective at the start of 2026, Lauren Burke DeVere, Fire-Dex’s current President, will move into the CEO position, sharing duties with Allison for 15 months as part of a phased transition. In a parallel move, John Karban, current VP of Operations, will assume the title of President. Leaning into its core valu...

Darley is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. Quality of products and experiences Designees drove their businesses forward, while rem...

SMARTSHOOTER, a world pioneer in fire control systems, will showcase its handheld and remotely controlled SMASH solutions at the DEFEA 2025 defense exhibition in Athens, Greece. The company will present its combat-proven SMASH 3000 Fire Control System and the SMASH Hopper Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS), demonstrating advanced capabilities for counter-UAS (CUAS), maritime security, border defense, and perimeter protection. SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH technology Combat-proven...

As Taiwan's security industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and increased diversification, various vertical markets are poised for significant growth. Secutech, scheduled for 7–9 May 2025 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, aims to capitalize on this burgeoning demand. Around 400 international and local exhibitors are set to showcase the latest technologies and solutions across six zones and pavilions at the fair, which serves as a vital platform to connect secu...

Fire-Dex, a globally renowned company in PPE for first responders, understands that performance, safety and comfort all start with gear that fits correctly. That's why the company is excited to launch the Virtual Sizer, a first-of-its-kind tool for the fire services that revolutionizes how firefighters get measured for their turnout gear.  Fire-Dex’s Virtual Sizer The Virtual Sizer brings science to sizing using AI-driven algorithms and simple questions Fire-Dex’s Virtual Si...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has used a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), or drone to deliver vital medication to a flood-isolated resident in northern New South Wales (NSW), supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A FRNSW RPAS team responded to a request from NSW Ambulance, who were unable to access a patient after the community was cut off by floodwater. The team assessed the feasibility of an aerial delivery of medication to th...

Telguard, a pioneer in security and life safety technologies, is pleased to bring to market the latest addition to its multi-carrier family of products. The new TG-7FEM multi-carrier 5G LTE-M and Internet commercial fire communicator offers the best in alarm communications. Telguard’s recent introduction The Internet can be set as the primary path, backup to cellular, or disabled Like Telguard’s most recent introduction, the TG-7FM, the TG-7FEM harnesses groundbreaking multi-carr...

With the rapid rise of digitization, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, data centers are becoming increasingly important. The expensive equipment deployed in data centers, the high economic importance and the often irreplaceable data make fire protection for data centers crucial. A new Euralarm guidance document provides insight on aspects to consider and some of the options available when protecting data centers. The document is now available in Eng...

Churches Fire & Security, the UK's only fully integrated fire safety company, has successfully transformed its customer service operations through an innovative AI-powered analysis program, revealing insights about customer behavior and creating significant opportunities for automation. The company, which provides comprehensive fire protection and security services nationwide, partnered with digital customer experience (CX) transformation specialists Sabio Group to conduct an insightful Int...

Skills for Security is attending the National Apprenticeship Show – London & South East 2025, a key event connecting young people, school leavers, and college graduates with apprenticeship opportunities across various sectors. Role of apprenticeships The show will take place during National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and provides a unique opportunity to highlight the transformative role apprenticeships play in equipping young adults with the skills needed for successful careers. By pa...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, will showcase its latest advancements in electric firefighting technology at CES 2025. Joining Oshkosh Corporation in booth #5616 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, Pierce will highlight its innovative solutions including the Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck, designed to meet the evolving needs of fire departments, focusing on sustainability, performance, and safety. Performance of fire apparatus &ld...

One and a half years before INTERSCHUTZ 2026, many well-known companies have already confirmed their participation in the world's renowned trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection in Hanover. International market majors, such as Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel are among the confirmed exhibitors. In total, nearly 450 exhibitors have registered, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space. This accounts for more than a third of the total planned space. E...

Cygnus, a pioneer EN 54 certified, 100% wireless fire detection and alarm systems is pleased to announce that SmartNet has won the Security or Fire Solution of the Year category at the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2024. Fire Solution of the Year Stephen Marsh, Head of Sales at Cygnus, comments, "We are thrilled to win the Security or Fire Solution of the Year award at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards. SmartNet is a ground-breaking fire detection and...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Ma...

Fire alarm systems are crucial safety mechanisms designed to protect people, property, and assets from the dangers of fire. From commercial buildings to homes, these systems serve as a first line of defense, offering critical warnings that can prevent catastrophic loss of life and property. This guide will dive into the essential uses, components, types, and benefits of fire alarm systems, making it clear why they are an indispensable part of any safety plan. Purpose and Primary Uses of Fire A...

A majority of American retail workers (57%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ second annual U.S. Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as many of the 1,000+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they have experienced increases in various forms of crime in 2023, and more than half reported concerns about hostile customer interactions and store theft. safety and workplace security The independent...

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'. To formalize this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a stron...

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500, and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualizing all instrument data...

Landscape professionals have been turning to the tested and reliable power solutions from Vanguard Commercial Power for decades. From rugged single-cylinder engines to cutting-edge lithium-ion battery packs, the power provider’s expertise will be on full display at Equip Expo 2024 show. Show attendees will find the latest commercial engine and battery pack technology from Vanguard in the Briggs & Stratton indoor booth (#5016) and outdoor booth (#6480D) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, fr...

Whelen Engineering is pleased to announce the release of version 2.9.0 for the Whelen Cloud Platform® (WCP®). This update introduces new functionality, system optimizations, and extended vehicle support. Key Updates in WCP version 2.9.0: User Alerts Management: Alerts are now automatically prevented from being sent to deactivated users, ensuring more accurate communications. Expanded Alert Timing Options: Additional intervals of 15 and 30 seconds have been added to the ‘Wait...

There are past instances where the construction industry has come under huge scrutiny for the way organizations have failed to comply with fire regulations and were systematically dishonest to customers. Damien McKenna, Founder and Co-Owner of BORIS Software Ltd, a compliance and workforce management tool, shares three simple ways that those working in the fire-stopping sector and other construction settings can ensure they’re fully compliant with the latest regulations. Make fire safe...

Whelen are excited to introduce their vehicle-specific lighting solutions for the 2024 Ford Mustang Fastback. The Inner Edge® XLP and Inner Edge RST™ offer powerful, discreet lighting, with a seamless fit for easy installation and minimal vehicle modification, perfect for high-performance vehicles like the Mustang Fastback.

Under the heading “heise goes INTERSCHUTZ”, a new event series by the cooperation partners INTERSCHUTZ and Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG will kick off in January 2025. The cooperation will involve joint talks and networking events in the lead-up to INTERSCHUTZ 2026. These events will focus on overarching industry topics, such as digitalization and AI in civil protection. New event series “INTERSCHUTZ, held every four years as the world’s pioneering trade fai...

RapidSOS are excited to announce that it is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommunica...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of SafeLINC, a cloud-based data-hosting infrastructure that gives users the power to remotely access and gather actionable data from their entire suite of FireClass fire alarm control panels. SafeLINC provides users with a cloud-connected gateway and a cloud application platform accessible via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. SafeLINC gateway device Together, these...

Quality fire alarm systems warn users early when there is a fire and give them time to escape. However, overly sensitive systems can often raise a false alarm or cause unnecessary noise. There are four main types of at-home alarm systems – including two varieties of smoke alarms and a heat alarm. This blog provides information about the different types of alarms and how to decide the best fire alarm system for the Irish home or property. Types Of Fire Alarms Heat Alarms - Heat or therma...

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. personnel and equipment safety These facilities were purpose-built for the rac...

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...

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...