Building Fire Safety - News

The Fotokite Sigma provides firefighters with mission-critical situational awareness from elevated perspectives. Fotokite’s actively tethered UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) saves fleet resources by launching, flying, and landing with the single push of a button; no piloting necessary. Fotokite Sigma is authorized and recognized by aviation authorities as a safer alternative to traditional tethered drones and free-flying public safety drone systems. How does the Fotokite work? Deployed wit...

Evolution, the globally renowned integrated fire & security systems business, has opened a new office in Cork, Ireland, so as to service the increasing new business opportunities in the area. New Cork service and support base The new Cork office will provide a new account management, service and support base in the county and beyond for new and existing customers, and coincides with the appointment of two new members to the team. Mark Field has been appointed as a Key Account Manager resp...

Fire detection solutions from Global Fire Equipment (GFE) have been installed at two 5-star all-inclusive holiday resorts in Brazil that are owned and operated by the Vila Galé hotel chain, one of the world’s top hotel groups.   GFE equipment was installed as part of an upgrade to the fire detection system at Vila Galé Eco Resort Angra, near Rio de Janeiro,  and during the construction of the brand-new Vila Galé Resort Touros, near the city of Natal on the b...

European-based fire detection manufacturer, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), has appointed Sudeep Dalvi as Technical Support Engineer to cater to the company’s growing customer base in the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, South East Asia, and the Middle East. Sudeep will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for GFE’s partners’ installation and service teams, developing and delivering technical training, as well as writing technical specifications for GFE’s...

A residential structure fire was reported on E Barker Blvd in Big Bear City at approximately 2:35 pm, on Friday, March 5, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a residential structure with smoke visible from the front as well as smoke and flames from the rear of the structure. The resident of the house was able to self-evacuate with no injuries.   Units continued fire suppression activity with complete knock-down obtained within approximately 10 minutes. The fire was contained to the ki...

Although glass is a 97% recyclable material, end-of-life glass used in construction has often ended up in landfill rather than being recycled.  As the industry takes a more environmentally conscious approach, recycling and repurposing materials have become a major objective. Optima will look at what the industry is doing to utilize glass waste and why it is so important.   What is a circular economy?  The dwindling of non-renewable resources is nothing new, humans hav...

Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and are running a joint campaign aimed at promoting motorcycle safety across the Thames Valley. The ‘Ride Safe’ campaign will engage with local riders to promote key safety messages, including the importance of bike maintenance and wearing the correct riding kit. Riders will also be encouraged to revisit their riding skills as many may be returning to...

A service-level agreement (SLA) is the key to understanding and meeting client expectations. However, managing multiple different service levels across clients can become challenging. Improving this process can help ease stress within the business while boosting the customer experience. Here is the expert guide to streamlining SLA management. Creating Service-Level Agreements  Naturally, the first step in streamlining the service-level agreement management is to improve the SLA creation...

Incorrectly, or non-installed, passive fire protection is often described as a building’s “hidden” risk. A hidden risk that doesn’t always present itself visually to building users, occupiers, and owners.  Indicators of these issues often only present themselves at the fire risk assessment stage, and even then, it is habitually the case that a more extensive compartmentation inspection or fire door inspection becomes necessary to fully understand the extent of the p...

  Rosenbauer is continuing to expand its operations in Upper Austria. The international fire equipment provider, which has its corporate headquarters in Leonding, Austria, is setting up a new point of contact for its customers in Asten. The Rosenbauer Österreich Customer Center will offer fire services for everything they need for operations. There, they will be able to have all their technology, vehicles, pumps, and equipment inspected and serviced, procure spare parts and buy a...

A home from home, 3,500 miles from Airport Road, Waterford, the USA to Airport Business Park, Waterford, Ireland; Safety Technology International announces the acquisition of a new European Distribution Hub. Sharing striking similarities with the address of the US Headquarters, the new European Distribution Hub in Waterford, Ireland boasts circa 100 square meters of modern office space, together with 420 square meters of warehouse and storage – providing almost 230 pallet spaces. Strateg...

Partnering with a fire safety consultancy can be extremely beneficial for those working in the commercial sector. They have partnered with several large organizations across a range of sectors to assist them with their fire risk management. Here’s how the fire safety consultancy could help them. Review fire risk assessments & manage actions  For organizations that are responsible for a large portfolio of properties, it can sometimes be difficult For organizations that are resp...

Despite uncertainty and disruption across regions and markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hempel demonstrated agility and clear priorities concerning the safety of employees, timely and high-quality support to customers, as well as financial robustness to protect future investments. With an EBITDA margin of 10.1%, including extraordinarily high investments in their supply chain in China, this was a satisfactory result. Hempel Delivers Strong Results “I am very satisfied with our achie...

A milestone has been reached in the project to build a new community fire station in Theale, United Kingdom. At the beginning of February 2021, construction work on Theale Community Fire Station was completed, at the highest point of the building, when the last beam was placed on the roof. This milestone is usually marked with a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony, which is a long-standing tradition that signifies the successful completion of the structural phase of a project. Theale Community...

2020 saw many unprecedented situations, one of which was an escalation of remote work. After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, an estimated 88% of organizations encouraged or mandated working from home.  According to a recent Gartner survey, 82% of company executives plan to keep remote work options in place after the pandemic, while larger businesses like Facebook are spearheading a movement towards permanent remote status.  communication and operations visibility In the field serv...

In March 2021, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is asking residents to test their smoke alarms regularly and make it a part of their weekly routine, in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) month-long campaign. Smoke alarms are important for everyone’s safety and they can give those few extra seconds for people in distress to escape, in the event of a fire. Importance of smoke alarms in homes Statistics show that smoke alarms alerted households to...

For Rosenbauer Saudi Arabia, C. Miesen was recently able to realize an order for a total of 13 ambulance box bodies for the Ford F350 chassis. An ambulance vehicle as a prototype was completely manufactured at the production site in Bonn. The other 12 ambulance box bodies were delivered by C. Miesen to Saudi Arabia as so-called SKD kits (semi-knock-down) for final assembly. Thus, the final "marriage" of the ambulance box modules with the chassis, as well as the completion for the domestic marke...

C. Miesen GmbH & Co. KG were able to manufacture two new intensive transport trolleys for their Dutch customer RAVU Ambulancezorg Utrecht. The basic vehicle for these special vehicles is a chassis based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI with a wheelbase of 4,325 mm. The expansion of the two state-of-the-art special vehicles is tailored to the extreme requirements of laying intensively required patients. Features Intensive care patients can be safely and comfortably loaded and unloaded...

For the Corps grand-ducal d'incendie et de secours (CGDIS) Luxembourg, C. Miesen was able to implement a total of 10 new emergency medical vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic. This emergency vehicle impresses with an output of 200 kW (272 hp), an all-wheel-drive (4 × 4), and a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. But numerous equipment highlights can also be seen and make this emergency doctor vehicle the perfect helper for all emergency trips. Features With the conversion,...

A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter serves as the basis for these tailor-made emergency vehicles. Thanks to the four-wheel drive, it is safe to travel even in rough terrain. Features In addition to the integrated LED special signal technology at the front and rear, LED front flashers in the radiator grille and LED cross-breeding flashers to ensure the best possible protection of the operating events even in poor visibility and darkness. The warning light system is reinforced by a self-acting light hor...

Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL) achieved ISO 9001 certification way back in 1995. As part of ASL’s Quality Management System, the organization is proud to announce that they have now attained ISO 14001:2015 certification. ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited  Being both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited sends a clear message that ASL operates responsibly and that the company is continually looking to improve the quality of its service. Those interested to know mor...

The ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ, co-hosted by Beijing Safever Science & Technology Innovation Center, China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd. (SINOMACHINT), and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. will be held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on December 8 – 10, 2021. The exhibition area is expected to be 30,000 square meters, with an estimated 400 exhibitors and 20,000 trade visits. ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ This exp...

AGF Manufacturing is excited to introduce the Model 5900 Flood Eliminator, an attachment that prevents broken auxiliary drains from flooding a facility. The Model 5900 is designed to allow condensate water to collect normally in a standard drum drip. If presented with the pressurized flow that would result from a failed drum drip, it automatically trips to cut off that flow, eliminating the flooding and damage that would result from the system’s failure. The Flood Eliminator can be pre-ass...

A pioneering engineering firm has expanded its divisional offering to meet a growing fire and security requirement across a spate of industries. The news comes as many sites and facilities have been laid victim to theft following forced site closures during COVID-19. National firm ADI Group has introduced ADI Fire & Security into the fold, continuing its strong track record of launching a new engineering discipline every 12-18 months. Highlighting security risks The new division will aim...

At 11:04 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) received reports of a house fire on Amity Road, in Reading, United Kingdom. Crews and officers from the Wokingham Road, Dee Road and Caversham Road Fire Stations, which come under the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, were sent to the scene. Fire survival guidance Thames Valley Fire Control Service gave the occupants crucial fire survival guidance over the phone Thames Valley Fire Control...

Another type 1 command vehicle (ELW 1) was handed over for the state of Brandenburg. This time had the crew and the administration from the Teltow-Fläming district as guests. The vehicle handed over with a sovereign task is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI in "fire red" with all-wheel drive, 120 kW / 163 PS engine power, a permissible total weight of 5,000 kg, a high roof, the special rear step for trailer operation, an automatic, lateral one Entry step and an extendable awning with a cust...

At 3:30 pm on Feb 26, 2021, the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company’s E811 pumper vehicle was alerted for a structural fire incident on the 14200 Blk Jib Street, in Laurel, Maryland. E811 pumper on scene Upon arrival, fire rescue units found heavy fire and smoke coming from the roof of an apartment building. The E811 pumper arrived on scene and assumed RIT. Units operated for approximately 2 hours, prior to returning to service. There were no reported injuries from any occupants or firef...

With the BOROS B1 (Boots Rosenbauer) pull-on boot and the BOROS B4 with quick release fastener system, Rosenbauer is presenting its first two products of a new line of fire fighting boots. The new lineup is a completely new design, for which Rosenbauer worked not only with shoe technicians, designers, ergonomists, and sole specialists but also with emergency response organizations, whose feedback from extensive wearing tests played a major role in the design of the products. What sets the BOROS...

A common question that people have, when it comes to fire safety and fire protection systems, is ‘what’s the difference between fire alarms and smoke detectors?’ This guide highlights both types of equipment, explaining the differences, why fire alarm systems are required for commercial premises, and how smoke detectors play their part in fire protection. For any person or establishment needing a new fire alarm system for the premises, contact the TVF (UK) Limited team to get...

As a globally recognized company in flame-resistant (FR) and arc flash protective technologies, DuPont Personal Protection (DuPont) is pleased to announce a new, globally consistent naming convention for Nomex solutions, in order to help safety managers identify the best solution for their specific needs, regardless of the region or industry. Nomex naming system “Harmonizing our Nomex naming system was in direct response to insights gathered from our end users. Safety managers wanted to...