Fire Detection - News

Fire Alarm Systems consist of complex, intelligent components with powerful microprocessors and software at their core. Enhancements, improvements, and changes in processors and software, with controls similar to a personal computer, provide radical improvements in dealing with some problems. These improvements are: Reducing the number of false alarms, Providing user-friendly controls, Parameter sets for faster detection, Power consumption and outputs, Facility and control interfaces,...

MÜNSTER Numerous major fires in historic buildings, including the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, have repeatedly highlighted the particular threat to cultural property in recent years.  Whether monasteries, castles and palaces, half-timbered houses, or old industrial buildings, they were all not built according to modern fire protection specifications and have only rarely been retrofitted. BRAWA project The BRAWA project (preserving cultural assets through the motivation of helpers a...

CCTV systems play a crucial role in enhancing security and surveillance for both residential and commercial properties. To ensure the continuous and optimal performance of the CCTV system, regular maintenance is essential. Neglecting maintenance can lead to compromised security and reduced effectiveness of the surveillance system. In this blog, Cobra Fire and Security will explore 10 top tips for CCTV maintenance to help keep the system in top condition. 10 top tips for CCTV maintenance Top T...

A raging fire can engulf a hospitality business in minutes. Though flames may erupt suddenly, their aftermath burns for decades – scarring both structures and reputations beyond repair. Within the visitor economy, managers hold tremendous power to inflict or prevent such devastation. Their choices shape entire safety cultures across hotels, eateries, casinos, and event venues, which see thousands pass through each day. Fire preparedness A singular negligent act can cause catastrophe, ju...

Fire alarm systems are necessary for the protection of life and property. Fire detection systems are required by law in most non-domestic buildings where people work or visit, such as offices, shops, hotels, and public places.  A fire safety risk assessment must be made and updated by the employer or the building owners/residents in accordance with the regulation. Fire detection and alarm systems According to the results of the evaluations to be made, it is necessary to ensure that all f...

For business owners in the hospitality sector, fire safety should be one of their top priorities. Fires can cause extensive damage to property and put customers and employees at risk. Astoria provides tips on reducing the risk of fires in business and what to do if a fire breaks out. Astoria also discusses some common causes of fires in the hospitality industry and the steps taken to prevent them.  Fire Safety in Hospitality Fire safety is a top priority for any hospitality business. Fro...

Kidde, a trusted pioneer in fire safety for more than 100 years, has launched a new paid subscription feature in its Advanced Home Health mobile application to enhance home health monitoring. The new service will allow families to take proactive, informed steps to keep their homes safe with indoor air quality insights. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The subscription service provides a weekly healthy home report with con...

FirePro participated in the 9th edition of VdS-FireSafety Cologne, held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany, from December 6th to 7th. This year’s event attracted over 4,000 visitors with its seven specialist conferences and a compact seminar, offering a wealth of up-to-date knowledge, engaging exhibits, and expert-led conferences and seminars. VdS-FireSafety Cologne, renowned as one of the most important industry events for fire protection systems and preventive struc...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the pivotal sale of a Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Japan Ministry of Defense. The electric ARFF vehicle is built to meet the unique firefighting standards of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). This marks a significant step towards carbon neutrality in Japan's defense sector by integrating innovative, environ...

The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway, conducted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), have been selected. The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (Pineville, KY), Broadway (VA) Volunteer Fire Department Inc., and Scotts Hill (TN) Fire Department will each receive four new sets of turnout gear and four helmets to help keep their crew safe. These donations wrap up the 2023 giveaway, in which a total of 52 sets of turnout gear an...

Honeywell, one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, recently unveiled its NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire control system, an all-in-one fire panel that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting.   NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel The NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel is connected through Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform. CLSS delivers real-time visibility of the fire system to installers, s...

When users think about an office, they usually imagine where people work at computers, have meetings, and drink coffee. However, it’s important to remember that an office can also be where fires could start. Offices have lots of electrical equipment like computers, printers, and coffee machines. If these aren’t used or handled properly, they can cause a fire. Another risk is if people must remember to turn off this equipment when leaving the office. Also, if the office is clutter...

Fire fighters are being urged to take extra precautions when approaching structure fires involving residential energy storage systems (ESS), an increasingly popular home energy source that uses lithium-ion battery technology. The findings are part of an exhaustive report released by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and UL Solutions, based on a two-year research project examining the characteristics of fires resulting from the overheating of lithium battery systems stored in...

Public buildings, like schools, libraries, and offices, are places where people come together. Keeping these places safe from fires is super important. Fires can start quickly and spread even faster, putting everyone inside at risk. That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips to keep these buildings safe. By following these fire safety tips, establishments can help ensure that everyone can get out safely, if a fire starts and the damage is kept as low as possibl...

Running a restaurant is about more than just making delicious food. It’s also about keeping everyone safe. Fires are a big risk in restaurants because kitchens have many things that can catch fire, like oil and gas. Plus, with people cooking all day, there’s always a chance that something could go wrong. Having a restaurant fire safety plan means having thought about what could cause a fire and having a clear plan to keep everyone safe if one starts. This plan is a set of instructio...

Fire detection and warning systems should be used correctly and effectively. In order to achieve this, it will be helpful to know how the system works. What triggers the fire alarm? How does the fire alarm work? They recommend that they read the blog post, which is a brief guide for correct use. Fire alarm systems have a fire detection panel and different means of detection; consisting of elements, such as buttons, detectors, siren-blinker, etc. Fire detection and warning systems Fire detecti...

While fire alarm and sprinkler companies can help keep the home safe, safety and prevention measures should be taught to the kids as well. Training them at an early age is important, otherwise, they may not know what to do in the event of a fire. To help make this simple, they have created an easy-to-follow guideline to make this training simple. Do Fire Drills The initial focus should be to highlight the main exits and designate a safe meeting point outside the house Fire drills d...

Christopher Orr, an apprentice from Northern Irelands, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has beaten off competition to lift the Nittan Shield Fire Engineering Apprentice of the Year title for 2023. Christopher (27), from Lisburn, employed by Crane Communications, successfully achieved the EAL Level 3 Fire & Security Apprenticeship NI at SERC’s Lisburn Campus. Engineering Apprentice of the Year SERC Fire and Security Lecturers, Christopher Patterson and Robin Hamill, said, "This...

Twiceme, a Swedish safe-tech company dedicated to protecting sports enthusiasts before and after an incident, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mammut, a global pioneer in outdoor and mountain sports equipment. The partnership between Mammut and Twiceme aims to enhance outdoor adventure safety by integrating Twiceme’s Technology into Mammut's upcoming product lineup. With a mutual commitment to mountain rescue and a focus on safety, the alliance strives to provide outdoor enth...

European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2024, which takes place in Dubai from 16 – 18 January, 2024. GFE’s experts will be on hand to showcase the company’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and detectors. Visitors to the stand will also hear about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has the l...

In the dynamic world of industries, Mallcom believes that ensuring the safety and well-being of industrial workers is of paramount importance. This is where European Standards (EN) for protective clothing come into play, providing a comprehensive framework for the design, manufacturing, and performance of workwear across various sectors.  EN standards are European standards that define the requirements and test methods for various types of personal protective equipment (PPE). The...

The positioning of the portable fire pump requires four firefighters, and the deployment of a B nozzle at least two. Moreover, these activities require a lot of energy and sometimes have to be carried out in the middle of a danger zone. These two striking examples quickly show how much modern auxiliary equipment such as the multi-functional RTE Robot firefighting robot can support everyday operations.  Rosenbauer presented the petrol-powered tracked manipulator back in 2010. This meant tha...

FCF is diving into something crucial that everyone needs but might not think about every day: fire extinguisher testing. Yep, those trusty devices hanging around quietly, ready to leap into action if things get heated. Let's start with the rulebook - and in Australia, that's the Australian Standard AS 1851. It's like the Jedi code for fire safety, laying down the law on how often they should be giving the fire extinguishers a little TLC. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's demystify the safe...

Over 4,400 trade visitors from a total of 20 countries came to the Koelnmesse on 6 and 7 December 2023 to take part in the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2023 event. This was a new visitor record. After the opening by the Mayor of Cologne, Dr. Ralf Heinen, things got underway on St Nicholas' Day: 150 exhibitors presented innovative solutions and brought the latest fire protection technology to life with live demonstrations. This included, for example, a demonstration of a high-pressure sprinkler syst...

It’s 2 AM and they’re fast asleep when a loud, shrill beeping jars they awake. Disoriented, they look around trying to locate the source as adrenaline kicks in. They realize it’s the building’s fire alarm going off. As they hastily get out of bed to exit, questions race through the foggy, half-asleep mind. Is this a drill or a real fire? If it’s real, how much time do they have to evacuate before flames or smoke reach them? Will the sprinklers activate in time to s...

Bosch Building Technologies introduces a ground-breaking advancement in fire safety with the Aviotec 8000i IR camera. This new version of its video-based fire detection solution promises to revolutionize fire protection in challenging environments, such as in manufacturing, where hazardous materials that carry high fire loads are stored outdoors, in semi-open spaces, in solar plants or electric car charging stations, where the wind makes it difficult to detect smoke. Aviotec 8000i IR camera A...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has teamed up with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to visit a large retirement village in Bargo, south of Sydney, and deliver key summer safety messages for their most vulnerable, leading into Christmas. Over 50 firefighters from each agency gathered over the weekend at the Waratah Highlands Retirement Village as part of a joint agency initiative. The idea for the engagement was hatched when local MP for Wollondilly, Judy Hannan, received feedback from local reside...

LifeSafe, a fire safety technology business with innovative fire extinguishing fluids and fire safety products, announces the launch of its new Pre-Trauma Fluid, a unique, non-conductive coolant fluid designed specifically to prevent thermal runaway in battery packs that can be caused by overheating, overcharging, or damage.  The PTF is an innovative, patent-pending solution that prevents the threat of thermal runaway by significantly reducing the transfer of heat within a battery pack. Th...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce it has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Nadine Saxon as Operations Director. In this newly created role, Nadine will support the continued growth of the Association and ensure the team has the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional service to members. She will also have a place on the ASFP Executive Board and attend the ASFP Council. Tasked with managing all the operational, commercial a...

Cleveland Fire Authority welcomes the outcome at Teesside Magistrates Court at which two businessmen were successfully prosecuted by Cleveland Fire Authority for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Mr Kambiz Kamyab and Mr Russell Karl Mills who jointly own the premises and are the responsible persons for 34-36 Borough Road, Middlesbrough were fined and ordered to pay costs to the value of £11,100.80. They both pleaded guilty to several offenses under Art...