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A fire has caused extensive damage to a home in Putney, in Sydney’s inner west. Just before 10:30 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house that was well alight in Ida Street. On arrival, firefighters found the house fully involved in fire and began attacking it from all sides. Studies into the cause of the fire Nine trucks and 36 firefighters responded to the emergency, utilizing an aerial ladder platform to douse the fire from above, suc...

They have been providing their services for many years to some of Dublin's biggest schools with many of the fire and security services. They are the market pioneers in this sector ensuring quality support, regular fire/safety inspections and updating equipment when necessary, while ensuring compliance standards are met. In Ireland, fire and security services for schools are crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors. These services encompass a range of measures...

Masterfire has been providing its services to Dublin Airport since 2014. They maintain a full-time presence on-site with four dedicated and experienced engineers based in Dublin Airport. The systems supported on-site include Fire Detection & Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression. Fire Detection & Alarm system Dublin Airport consists of Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Campus and more than 120 buildings across multiple locations. The Fire Detection & Alarm system...

Masterfire supports customers with diverse system types and broad geographical spread. Masterfire has been supporting and maintaining the fire alarm systems for TUD (previously DIT) since 2018. TUD currently has a distributed campus layout, comprising of over 30 buildings across Dublin, from Dublin Airport to Rathmines. Across these sites, there are both addressable and conventional systems from a range of manufacturers and protocols e.g. Advanced, Morley, Hochiki, and C-tec. Each site has an...

Masterfire Install Systems Tailored to the needs of the customers within the Industrial Sector. Established in Newbridge in 1984, P&G Newbridge has expanded to a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, world-class manufacturing facility with over 400 employees. In 2018, Masterfire installed and commissioned a new Fire Detection & Alarm system complete with Fire Suppression. Installation of a variety of systems The project involved the installation of a variety of systems: Instal...

Fire doors play a fundamental role in the overall fire safety of a building. Usually built from durable materials such as timber, steel, aluminum, or gypsum, fire doors are designed to keep a fire contained in one place and give people time to safely evacuate.  In order to be considered a fire door, a door must be certified by a manufacturer after passing a number of fire safety tests. In all non-domestic properties, it’s a legal requirement to have fire doors in place, and it’...

Whelen introduces the all-new Field Series™ Brow Light — the only brow light that fully illuminates the entire field of vision using their cutting-edge dynamic beam technology. This advanced lighting solution provides unmatched control and maximum visibility with the simple flip of a switch. Field Series™ Brow Light features: Dynamic Beam Technology: Adjust light distribution between near, far, or a combination of both, ensuring the right lighting for any situation. Varia...

While users may have the best plan in place, everyone in their premises should have a good understanding of what to do in the event of a fire. There are several tips that users can learn from to take as a precaution in case of a fire. Amber Fire Protection can provide training to keep users and their staff and customers safe, ensuring they are taking the right precautions and have effective fire safety procedures in place. Fire safety procedures Fit a Smoke Alarm - Fitting a smoke alarm can s...

The WAGNER Group, headquartered in Langenhagen near Hanover, Germany, has once again achieved pleasing corporate growth. With consolidated total group sales of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the fiscal year 2023/24 compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to meet the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and continued market uncertainty - by adapting to the changing environment and successfully maint...

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...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed a major hazard reduction operation to protect residents at Allambie Heights on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Eleven fire trucks, from FRNSW, the Rural Fire Service and Kuring-Gai Council, and their crews were tasked with burning around 11 hectares within Allenby Park. FRNSW Fire crews Fire crews worked all day yesterday to reduce the heavy fuel load ahead of summer FRNSW invested 30 hours in planning for the operation, which had been delayed three...

The WAGNER Group, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, can once again report pleasing company growth. With a consolidated total group output of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the 2023/24 financial year compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to master the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and ongoing market uncertainties - by making targeted adjustments to the changed framework conditions...

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc, comprising three divisions: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM); and Passive Fire Protection (PFP), announces two new contracts in its PFP division with construction companies in London and Liverpool, together worth c. £145,000. The Liverpool-based contract is for a research facility and is valued at c. £120,000, with revenues expected to be fully recognized within this financial year. PFP proje...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based company - Lindrup Martinsen AS. The move will ensure VIKING can deliver even better service to customers in Northern Norway, as it expands its business in the region. Lindrup Martinsen has been a service partner for VIKING for fifteen years. VIKING and Lindrup Martinsen have now agreed that VIKING will take over Lindrup Martinsen’s safety depa...

A significant commercial development is currently underway at a north docklands site in Dublin, Ireland. It includes an eight-floor double basement, Commercial Office complex, which will accommodate Salesforce – World’s #1 CRM.  The overall circa 750,000 square feet development will also include other Commercial, Restaurant and Retail space, along with a 4 Star Hotel and the refurbishment of an existing Listed Building. Life Safety requirements The client is Ronan Group Real...

Advanced, a global pioneer in fire safety solutions, is set to participate for the first time in Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s premier exhibition and conference for the security, safety, and fire protection industries. The Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024 event will take place from 1st-3rd October 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention Centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   Axis AX, Axis EN, and MxPro 5 Located at stand 3-C36, Advanced will showcase its innovative range of...

Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programs. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimized during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  precise and compact Guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work,...

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...

A sprinkler system is the single most effective fire protection method for people and property in the event of a fire. Many people may not feel the need to know the intricate details of what makes sprinkler systems so effective, but for those of you who do, here’s a brief overview. sprinkler system operation Each sprinkler head in the system is held closed independently by heat-sensitive seals. The seals work to prevent water flow until a design temperature is exceeded at the individu...

The environmental technology company - Nederman has acquired the Canadian company - Duroair Technologies Inc., strengthening Nederman and the Extraction & Filtration Technology (E&FT) division in the US & Canada. Duroair, founded in 2012, has a unique market position in designing, manufacturing, and selling climate-controlled air filtration with US and Canada as the main markets. Duroair’s unique and flexible enclosures and filtration systems trap and extract fumes, dust and...

Bull Products, the globally renowned provider of temporary fire protection solutions for a wide range of applications, has introduced its new Lithium-ion fire extinguishers, LFX, to its portfolio of life-saving fire solutions. Designed to address the growing risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires, these water-based extinguishers offer protection against lithium-ion battery fires that is both highly effective and widely applicable across various sectors, from construction sites to offic...

The construction industry is undergoing significant change. New technologies, regulatory requirements and working practices are changing the way the industry works. CIC 2050 group The CIC 2050 Group exists to be the voice of those people who will be in the industry in 2050. This means ensuring that the industry is ready to meet its obligations to be resilient to the changes of the climate crisis, but it also means making sure that the industry is inclusive and thriving. As the new Chair of t...

Fire curtains are a critical component in modern fire safety systems, offering effective fire compartmentation to protect both life and property. This blog post will delve into these three types, highlighting their features, benefits, and ideal applications. Whether they’re an architect, building control officer, or fire professional, understanding these fire curtains is crucial for optimizing fire safety in any building. Vertical Fire Curtains Vertical fire curtains are among the most...

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 WAGNER Group will present its comprehensive fire protection portfolio at the Security in Essen, the trade fair for security, from September 17 to 20, 2024. In Hall 7, Stand 7A13, the focus will be on special solutions for logistics, data centers, and archives. OxyReduct® system One of WAGNER's highlights will be active fire prevention, which intervenes before a fire breaks out. The OxyReduct® system offers optimal protection, especially in closed storage rooms, archives, and data...

The WAGNER Group will present its comprehensive fire protection portfolio at Security in Essen, the pioneering trade fair for security, from September 17 to 20, 2024. In Hall 7, Stand 7A13, the focus is on special solutions for logistics, data centers and archives. One of WAGNER's highlights is active fire prevention, which intervenes preventively before a fire starts. The OxyReduct® system offers optimal protection, particularly in closed storage rooms, archives and data centers...

Power cuts can happen any moment, leaving users with no light and possibly exposed to risks of fire. Although the absence of electricity itself does not cause fires directly, the steps people take in order to manage without power may lead to unsafe circumstances. This article will help users understand crucial precautions against fire during power cuts so that users and their family remain secure even when there is no lighting. Lack of light can cause accidents  When electricity is not...

C-TEC has announced the appointment of Scott Barber to its Internal Sales Team. Reporting directly to UK Sales Manager - Brian Foster, Scott will focus on cultivating existing customer relationships, engaging with new clients, and providing dedicated support to the UK manufacturer’s ever-expanding customer base. With 9 years of experience servicing key accounts and managing prestigious electrical projects including Lancaster University, Derby Airport, and Voyager Care Homes for Rexel UK L...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of systems designed to protect fire and rescue and police personnel, and ensure they return home safely at the end of every shift.  Ultra-light design products Taking center stage will be Dräger’s next generation Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), the PSS® AirBoss with a Type 4 Nano cylinder. The kit combines best-in-class ergonomics and an ultra-lig...