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FieldEquip is excited to announce the release of its new solutions for the postal, e-commerce, and packaging industries. Bursys Group’s 14 years of experience with various customers, around the globe, in this domain enabled it to provide the solutions the world is looking for.  A powerful solution with low initial investment will add value in automating and digitizing the day-to-day field operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the assets. easy-to-use advanced technology Fie...

A man has been sentenced to 27 months in a Young Offender Institute for arson, after lighting a fire on Ilkley Moor, which could have been 'catastrophic'. Mohammed Zulkifl admitted the offense at Bradford Crown Court earlier in 2019. setting fire to the grass The court heard the 20-year-old lit a fire using a cigarette lighter while fire crews were already battling two separate larger fires on the moor, which had broken out earlier the same day neither of which have been attributed to Zulkifl...

Big Bear Fire Department conducted its first test of its local emergency warning sirens since they went quiet approximately 10 years ago due to changes in technology and radio frequencies. As a result of the test, problems were identified regarding volume levels and range. In addition, one siren did not activate. With this information, the Department will adjust and make repairs as needed. The next monthly test will be on September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Emergency warning sirens The existing...

A false fire alarm can prove a costly exercise for bars; an evacuation means unhappy customers, wasted drinks, and potential fines amounting to a significant loss in revenue. Malicious activations of manual call points hit a record high during 2018/19 contributing to the £1 billion lost every year in the UK due to false alarms, with each incident costing businesses an estimated average of £2.4k. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 dictates a ‘re...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC, a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Georgian Bay Fire & Safety, Ltd., one of Ontario’s largest life safety and property protection companies. Georgian Bay is known throughout the region for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. fire & life safety business The acquisition of Georgian Bay is an exciting addition to the Fire Safety & Protection platform....

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Georgian Bay Fire & Safety, Ltd. (“Georgian Bay”), one of Ontario’s largest life safety and property protection companies. Georgian Bay is known throughout the region for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. The acquisition of Georgian Bay is an exciting addition to the Fire Safety &a...

When it comes to choosing the best fire protection service in South Queensland, building owners, fit-out companies, and property managers can't afford to make mistakes. After all, fire safety and protection are essential for ensuring the safety of both the building's assets and occupants. Choosing the best fire protection service can seem like a challenging task particularly, if the building or area in question has extensive requirements and extensive safety needs. Choosing a fire protection s...

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards, due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during disposal process, as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in the United Kingdom each year, appr...

Honeywell launches its VESDA®-E VES aspirating smoke detectors. As part of the VESDA-E line of advanced smoke detection technology, VESDA-E VES aspirating smoke detectors allow users to divide protected areas into four distinct sectors to help ensure early detection and warning of a potential threat. The detectors also help reduce the total cost of ownership by decreasing installation, commissioning, and operating expenses. The VESDA-E VES sector addressability provides individually configu...

The Township of Langley Fire Department is the first agency to become an internationally accredited agency in the province of British Columbia, in Canada. The accreditation team of the Township of Langley Fire Department appeared before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, which marked the final step in the department’s journey towards earning accreditation from the CFAI. Accredited Agency Status Having answered numerous questions an...

Effective as of 1st July 2019, the ARA Group acquired the Australian manufacturing business - Leda Security Products, which specializes in the fabrication of bollards, gates, fences, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) products and bicycle racks.  Their diverse range of products, offerings and services are dedicated to ensuring the protection of people across the building and construction industry, councils, state and federal government, universities and education centers, stadiums and recrea...

Sirens will once again become a tool of Big Bear Fire Department to notify the public of emergency situations requiring action. This will be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. The first test will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11:00 am with a 15 second siren blast. Tests will continue to run every month on the fourth Thursday at 11:00 am. During a true emergency, the full siren cycle will be run for three minutes. Radio frequency changes When the p...

The proposed system will be optimized for warehouses larger than 10000 sqm. With an average goods handling of more than 1000 pallets/day. Such warehouse scenarios require technological solutions that are reconfigurable, low-cost, flexible, as well as easily scalable concerning warehouse size, goods variety, and required spatial resolution for the pallet localization. Partners involved The five industrial partners involved in this project are:- Sofidel SpA- I.S.E. Ingegneria dei Sistemi elettro...

Fire protection systems and equipment are essential in maintaining the safety and security of employees, clients, and building occupants. It is important that they are properly installed and maintained well to ensure that they are functional when a fire emergency does arise. fire protection services Choosing the right fire protection services company to collaborate with can be a bit of a challenge. Some companies offer their services at a very low price sacrificing the quality of work. Here...

The fire safety of a building is one of the most important responsibilities of business owners and building managers. However, maintaining the safety of employees and building occupants can be a tedious job when done alone; building managers and business owners need the help and cooperation of their employees and occupants. Furthermore, they may engage with a trusted and qualified company that offers comprehensive fire protection service Northern Territory. fire protection company  Choos...

One of the major aspects that should be considered in planning and preparing the building's fire protection system is choosing the best fire protection company to provide complete fire protection services. This means that a fire protection service company should be able to design, supply, install, and maintain the systems and equipment. Before hiring a company for the fire protection service in Salisbury, there are things to consider. design different options If users have existing fire...

Preparing a fire protection management plan and procuring the right fire protection system for the establishment can be a tedious job. However, these things should never be neglected or done half-baked. To be able to have a successful and effective fire protection management plan and fire protection systems, preparations must be done with thorough evaluation and consideration. fire protection company One of the most important things to consider is choosing the best fire protection company to...

In the event of a fire, saving lives is always the highest priority. Occupants of a building need to be alerted as early as possible, using alarm devices, so they can leave or be evacuated from the premises. It is a mandatory requirement for sounders to be used as an integral part of the fire detection and alarm system, as they are considered the most important element of all alarm devices. Visual Alarm Devices are used to supplement sounders, providing an effective means of alerting and evacua...

If a department has been hoping to buy a FLIR K-Series TIC that meets the NFPA standard, wait no longer. FLIR just recently released the brand new K65 TIC, compliant with NFPA 1801-2013, featuring 320 x 240 thermal resolution, FSXTM Flexible Scene Enhancement, in-camera video recording, and more.  FLIR K2 Also, if users have been looking for an economical approach to add more cameras to their thermal imaging arsenal or the most cost-effective way to start acquiring this essential firefig...

The Akron Brass Company, a longtime Darley Partner, is the global manufacturer of high-performance products, engineered and tested for superior fire suppression and emergency response needs. With a culture that thrives on challenges, Akron Brass, like Darley, continues to design and develop products and systems for those they care about most – the customers. safety equipment Akron Brass is committed to providing the best in safety equipment to help users Akron Brass is committed to pro...

HURST Jaws of Life® is raising the bar in industry performance for battery-powered combination tools, introducing the SC 758E2 with improved ratings, wider spreads and larger cutter openings. “We’re continually improving the power and performance of HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools to help first responders as they encounter increasingly demanding scenarios during extrications,’” said Bruce Johnston, director of marketing and product management. Powerful battery-power...

As a business owner or building manager, maintaining the safety of the employees, clients, and building occupants can be a tough job. Yet, this burden can be lifted by partnering with a trusted fire protection company. Deciding on which fire protection company to engage with can also be challenging as well. Every company has something to offer that may differ from others, especially when it comes to the cost and experience of services. A lot of questions arise like, how do users know whic...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it will display an extensive array of apparatus and new technology innovations during the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Fire Rescue International (FRI) conference and expo on August 7-10, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.   Located at booth #1503, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in fire apparatus, fire truck features, and technology that improv...

In the workplace, it is common to contact an electrician to do electrical services, especially when there are faulty switches and wiring or circuit breaker trips. Aside from these reasons, businesses are required to conform to work health safety regulations. Thus, electrical safety checks on the Sunshine Coast are done periodically. health safety regulations Unfortunately, this practice is not the same with their homes; home safety inspection is taken for granted despite numerous house fire i...

Are the fire protection systems compliant with Australian Standards and local codes? Have users had them tested and inspected recently? These things are often given the least importance and at times neglected. However, as a business owner or building manager, keeping the employees and building occupants safe and secure against the risk and dangers of fire is part of the long list of responsibilities. Having a comprehensive fire protection system should also include routine maintenance and testi...

Business owners and building managers have an extensive list of duties and responsibilities. One of them is maintaining and protecting the safety of their employees and building occupants from the risks and hazards of fire. This is one of the most crucial of all their obligations. Furthermore, businesses and buildings are required to comply with the rules and regulations set by national and local legislation. Because of the level of skills and technicality needed to stay compliant, it is best t...

Building on the recently released 65-bar Pilot Cylinder and to complement this existing solution, we are pleased to announce the release of a new high-capacity 125-bar version, where more system capability and higher operating pressure are required. Pilot Cylinders versions Using the highly trusted and proven DAB Solenoid Operated Valve, both Pilot Cylinders versions have been engineered to support new/existing CO2 and other fixed extinguishing systems. The pilot cylinders are supplied with a...

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety and surveillance industry will have a strong presence at the GSX 2019 (Global Security Exchange 2019) event, being represented in nearly a dozen member booths across the show floor. OSSA will celebrate its one-year anniversary while in Chicago and demonstrate the rapid progress underway as competing and complementary institutions...

The deployment of the optical fiber at POK’s Nogent-sur-Seine site in France has enabled the fire safety equipment major to increase their internet speed from around 30 Mbps to 200 Mbps. They notice a significant difference when using software, such as skype for video-conferencing with customers or teams abroad. Similarly, sending large files now works very well and efficiently, the company noted. Optical fiber transmission POK strongly encourages their neighboring organizations to equi...

Smoke alarms are a crucial component of safety in a home, as these fire-protection devices will automatically detect and alert users of the presence of smoke and can save a life in the event of a fire. When placed in the right location, the smoke alarm could additionally aid firefighters in quickly finding the fire in the home, allowing them to better focus their efforts. audio sound An audio sound is emitted when residential or commercial Smoke Alarms are activated, if no one is at the prope...