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For the third consecutive year, ARA Security celebrated the anniversary milestones of its long-service staff members. The ARA Security team spans over 9 locations across Australia and New Zealand, including NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, and the ACT. In the last half of 2018, several celebrations were held in recognition of the hard work and longevity of ARA Security staff that have been with the team for at least 5 years. celebrating the team As the Managing Director of ARA Security, Tony Franov is...

Home fires claim the lives of seven people every day in the United States of America. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its widespread use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety advocates should be able to take action in unison, so as to raise national awareness of a fire sprinkler’s life-saving ability. Fire Sprinkler Initiative Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a collabo...

Bauma, the construction equipment trade fair was bigger than ever. It attracted over 3,500 exhibitors from 63 countries and 620,000 visitors from more than 200 countries. Bronto team wishes to thank everybody for a very successful show. Messe München says that visitors came from European countries such as Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Sweden and the Netherlands, but also from Russia, Australia, Japan and China. At Bronto stand they also witnessed many visitors from Brazil and Middle...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest member Halma plc. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm.   Halma will now benefit from Euralarm’s services in terms of representation towards European institutions and standardization organizations. This includes the monitoring of legislative and standardization issues relevant to the industry. Halma will have access to the extended network of national associations and major companies in the electro...

In all states of Australia, it is a requirement of AS3745 2010 to have evacuation diagrams in all facilities, including common areas when referring to multi-tenanted buildings. To ensure compliance with the building fire safety regulation and The Australian Standard AS3745-2010. Companies must be equipped with an evacuation plan, and fire evacuation diagram, and comply with the number of evacuation signs and exits required for each facility. An evacuation plan An evacuation plan will red...

The hotel is like the second home to a lot of individuals. It should provide protection and security to guests and hotel staff. Hotels should understand the importance of Hotel fire evacuation procedures. hotel fire safety and evacuation Nevertheless, several fire accidents can happen as they are actually unavoidable sometimes and oftentimes they happen suddenly. When you are looking at hotel fire safety and evacuation plans, there is a selection of special problems to take into account. The...

Evacuation and fire drill Procedures can save lives. If a fire occurs in a university it's crucial that every person knows what to do. Persons who are familiar with fire safety drills and simulations stand a better chance of fighting a fire, saving their friends or teachers, saving property, and saving lives. If everyone knows what to do and is confident with the procedures through the efficient and safe exit of facilities in the case of an emergency then injury and panic may be averted. All st...

Educating and preparing students for a fire emergency should not be the only priority, but also educating them on fire prevention. A lot of students do not know how to respond to fires, and might even hide from them, without getting out to safety. But if trained to basic fire safety and how to respond in the event of a fire, they will be able to protect themselves. Teaching them fire prevention, fire safety skills and specific strategies for emergency situations can help keep them safe. It&rsqu...

When it comes to fires, the wrong split-second decision can get residents in a life-threatening situation. Mentioned below are some of the most common mistakes people make in the event of a fire and tips on how to avoid them. Remembering and applying these tips could help in escaping from a potentially life-threatening situation. These basic home fire safety tips are not exhaustive, but give a good foundation for fire safety for the family. Also, remember that for professional advice contact th...

It is vital to have emergency response plans in the workplace that ensure all employees can get out of the building safely. Employees and employers have a number of things they need to make sure they know to be prepared for and properly deal with a fire at work. This is why there are Fire Drills. Preparation is the key to an effective response to workplace fires. Fire drills and training help prepare employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely. Fire drills play a very important role in wor...

BB7 is delighted to announce, that they have acquired Omega Fire Engineering Limited. BB7 is a trusted independent advisory firm that manages risk through the provision of strategic advice and innovative design, construction, and management solutions. They specialize in fire and security to help the clients protect people, prosperity, and the planet. About Omega The team at Omega has built a strong position in the provision of Fire Safety Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics. The vis...

BB7 is delighted to announce that BGF now backs BB7 and its vision to become the foremost fire and security advisory firm. The investment will accelerate the growth. They will also increase the depth and breadth of risk and resilience advisory services they offer the clients. For the people, it will provide an opportunity to come on the journey and grow and develop with the company. About BGF BGF is the most active growth investor in the world. They are the UK and Ireland’s most active i...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, highlighted its broad range of fire apparatus including numerous recent aerial product developments at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pierce’s FDIC presence put a spotlight on the theme – ‘Deserve Better. Serve Better.’ with an exhibit focus that includes an extensive scope of apparatus and technology, represented by the strongest dealer network in the industry, al...

KME Fire Apparatus announces release of the new Mid-Mount AerialCat, which are now available with an 84’ and 102’ platform. These two replace the existing line up of 81’, 95’ and 100’ Mid Mount Platforms, with a longer horizontal and vertical reach and a shortened overall length. Mid Mount AerialCat Platforms The 102’ Mid Mount AerialCat Platform has a 2’ rated increased vertical height to 102’ and a 3’ horizontal increased horizontal reach...

Fire Safety & Protection (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Allard Fire Protection, Inc. (“Allard”), a local pioneer in fire safety. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of Allard is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Allard’s customers should...

Bryx, a provider of first responder technology, announces the addition of eight departments in three new states to its growing list of agencies using the Bryx platform for mobile and station alerting. Improving response times With the addition of Colorado, Nevada, and South Carolina, Bryx now has active users in thirty states and three countries. The Bryx platform aids in improving response times and emergency outcomes by providing technology that empowers first responders to work faster, smoo...

Bryx, a globally renowned provider of first responder technology solutions, has announced Bryx Station Board, a modified version of their station alerting system. Bryx Station Board Bryx Station Board is an affordable software solution designed for career or volunteer fire/EMS departments that aren’t seeking a full-featured station alerting system. Providing a real-time view of the department’s operations, Bryx Station Board gives first responders increased visibility and faster tu...

As an official sponsor of the British Superbike Championships 2019, FireClass is hosting a series of dedicated technology days throughout the race season. During these days, exclusively invited FireClass customers will be able to learn about the latest developments in commercial fire detection systems and given the chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in codes and standards, while also enjoying a day out at the superbikes. EN54 approved fire detection solutions FireClass have a r...

Task Force Tips (TFT) released two new master stream nozzles at this year’s FDIC International. The VORTEX 2 and 2 ER ( Electric Remote) big water nozzles offer multiple options and superior stream and flows. Master stream nozzles Task Force Tips’ latest VORTEX 2 and 2 ER (electric remote) are designed for flows up to 1250gpm (4500 l/min) for water or firefighting foam solutions. The VORTEX is designed to be installed behind stacked tip or smooth bore nozzles and offers increased f...

Independent manufacturer and distributor of fire alarm evacuation and building infrastructure products and accessories Vimpex, will be featuring their Identifire and Fire-Cryer ranges of evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and system accessories at this year’s Firex International (18-20 June Excel London) on Stand FX940. All UK manufactured by Vimpex, the Identifire range of 50+ evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and system accessories – offering flawless functionality combin...

ADI Global Distribution (ADI) has announced the winner of its 2018 Customer Appreciation Car Giveaway Sweepstakes. Roddy Bieber, vice president special hazards, alarm, and detections, (SHAD) at American Fire Protection Group, Inc., was selected from more than 5,000 entries to win the sweepstakes and a new Jaguar F-PACE. For 16 years, ADI has been showing appreciation to its customers by presenting one lucky dealer each year with a new car. Entries for the Customer Appreciation Car Giveaway Swee...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that it will be displaying a broad array of apparatus, new technology demonstrations, investments made in product support, and more during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2019 event slated to take place from April 11 – 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pierce’s FDIC presence will exemplify the theme: Deserve Better. Serve Better. Attendees will be able to get a glimpse firs...

The security services are responsible for all wrenches intended to access the opening of doorways, cabinet doors, manholes and the tightening and loosening of couplings, as well as hydrants and fire hydrants.  Concerning the wrenches used to tighten the couplings, POK manufactures a wide range of them, which in general have the particularity of being made out of a non-sparking material such as copper-aluminum and aluminum alloy. Steel wrenches Wrenches made of steel have the advantage of...

The Local Government Association (LGA) says the height threshold at which automatic fire suppression systems are required in residential buildings in England should be lowered to 18 meters, down from the current 30-meter/10-storey limit.  It is also urging the Government to require automatic fire suppression systems to be installed in all new premises where vulnerable people sleep, including care homes and residential schools.  Automatic fire suppression systems  The LGA says e...

Europe’s renowned door provider, Hörmann, celebrated its 40th anniversary in style last month by hosting a gala event at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham, United Kingdom. The event was attended by more than 120 employees and distributors who were entertained by football legend, Kevin Keegan. To mark the significant milestone of 40 years in operation, Hörmann hosted the evening as part of its attendance at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC, where Hörmann was a m...

The Mircom Group of Companies (Mircom) has announced that they have been named as a finalist, under the ‘Builder’ category for the 2019 Vision to Reality Awards. The products that have been nominated are Mircom’s 400-Series LED Notification Appliances (Wall Mounted Horn and Strobe 400), which provide economic, societal and technological benefits. 400-Series devices 400-Series devices are the first-of-their-kind to be designed and manufactured in Canada. The energy-efficient d...

Kentec Electronics, a renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Safe-Point Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) System designed to provide additional safety to people with reduced mobility in emergency situations. Commonly known as a disabled refuge system, the Safe-Point EVC enables emergency services or colleagues to communicate with people awaiting safe evacuation in designated refuge areas. This is particularly important during fire events where the use of elev...

System Sensor is pleased to announce the availability of the CO-REPL, a replacement CO cell for use with i4 Series COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W combination CO/smoke detectors. The i4 Series detectors are manufactured with a long-life carbon monoxide sensor that, over time, will lose sensitivity and need to be replaced.   The CO-REPL makes it easy and affordable to replace an end-of-life CO cell on an i4 Series detector without having to replace the entire unit. Detector features COSMO-2W and...

The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) has announced that it is a proud supporter of FIREX International 2019, Europe’s renowned fire safety event, which is taking place at the ExCel Centre, in London, United Kingdom, from June 18 to June 20, 2019. FIREX International 2019 Set to attract a high caliber of speakers from across the industry, the FIREX International event connects the global fire and security markets and gives fire and security professionals, access to the very latest advanc...

Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), a Denver-based company, is excited to announce the release of a new mobile phone application, Rhodium Mobile, that pairs with their award-winning software platform, Rhodium Incident Management. The new application, now available on the Apple and Google Play stores, aims to increase situational awareness for incident commanders by providing near real-time tracking and status information of first responders. Rhodium Mobile Just days after its recent r...