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Whelen are excited to introduce their vehicle-specific lighting solutions for the 2024 Ford Mustang Fastback. The Inner Edge® XLP and Inner Edge RST™ offer powerful, discreet lighting, with a seamless fit for easy installation and minimal vehicle modification, perfect for high-performance vehicles like the Mustang Fastback.

Whelen is excited to launch their latest innovation in emergency vehicle lighting, the VXE™ Warning Light. Designed to set a new standard in discretion and visibility, the VXE will revolutionize how emergency vehicles light up the roads. Sleek Design, Maximum Visibility The VXE balances a discreet, streamlined design with unparalleled visibility. Seamlessly integrating into the vehicle’s exterior, this low-profile light is sleek and unobtrusive while ensuring the highest level of...

Very high packing density, intelligent networking, complex processes: Automated warehouses also pose new challenges for fire protection. Conventional solutions are generally not sufficient to meet the protection goals of logistics providers, which include maintaining processes and delivery capability, preventing operational interruptions, and protecting goods and investments. Highly specialized warehouses The WAGNER Group will be presenting solutions specially adapted to these requirements...

The WAGNER Group started the new year with two trade fair highlights and presented innovative fire protection solutions at LogiMAT and FeuerTrutz 2019. The intralogistics industry met at the LogiMAT in Stuttgart from February 19 to 21. This year, the focus was on fire protection for highly automated warehouses. Oxygen-reduced atmosphere WAGNER showed how fires can be effectively prevented using the OxyReduct® oxygen reduction system in conjunction with the TITANUS® early fire detect...

Ventilation maintenance and fire safety specialist - Duct Hygiene Ltd has been acquired by First Compliance Group.  The Wrexham-headquartered business, which also has bases in Birmingham, Liverpool, Preston, Manchester, Leeds, and Middlesbrough, now becomes part of First Compliance Group, a compliance, training and regulatory safety specialist within the ventilation and specialist cleaning sectors. Duct Hygiene’s team The company also provides fire damper inspection, testing, and c...

Commercial fire detection manufacturer - Nittan has announced several exciting developments to its Evolution analog addressable range, including the launch of new detectors with integral Short Circuit Isolator (SCI), and upgrades to existing devices. New to the Evolution ranges are the EV-PY-SCI Photoelectric Optical Detector with SCI, the EV-H2-SCI Heat Detector with SCI, and the EV-PYH-SCI Photoelectric Optical & Heat Multi-Sensor with SCI. new Evolution devices Both the EV-H2-SCI and t...

Whelen is pleased to announce exciting new updates to their 5G Series Super-LED® lightheads. These enhancements ensure that their 5G Series lightheads continue to set the standard for safety, durability, and performance in the commercial vehicle market. Features Sync Wire Integration: Synchronizing warning lights with each other is now easier than ever with an integrated sync wire, eliminating the need for additional equipment to synchronize warning patterns. Expanded Color Options: Th...

WAGNER has been active in the field of technical fire protection systems for 40 years. The German family business has its own research and development department and has more than 700 patents in its portfolio. Driven by its own desire to continue to advance the topic of safety, the company is involved in working on standards and in various committees. For example, WAGNER is active in the fire alarm systems specialist group of the ZVEI (Central Association of Electrical Engineering and Electrica...

In the bustling cities of Houston and Austin, where commercial buildings house countless businesses and schools, the importance of fire safety cannot be overstated. With the potential for devastating fire disasters, property managers and school systems must prioritize implementing advanced fire suppression systems to protect their investments, occupants, and community. FireTron, a pioneering provider in the area, offers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and minimize risk. U...

WAGNER, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, will be showing its holistic solutions for individual fire protection at Security 2022 in Essen from September 20 to 23. The focus will be on the TITANUS ® aspirating smoke detection systems for early fire detection and the WinGuard system for organization/hazard management. The fire protection solution provider will be presenting its innovative technologies in the fire/burglary/systems area in Hall 7, Stand 7F28 at this year's trade fair for secu...

Companies are faced with increasingly growing demands on their security. In order to meet the complex task of ensuring corporate security, a range of protective measures, security systems and control mechanisms must be taken into account. There are good solutions for each task, but they usually work independently and thus remain isolated solutions. This poses the risk that reactions and processes for threat prevention do not mesh together. Future-oriented protection solutions WAGNER, as an i...

Thanks for visiting them at StocExpo 2023. They will be there again in 2024 with a bigger booth. The short show was a great success as they have been able to introduce the SENSIA thermal imaging camera’s for gas detection, gas quantification and OGMP 2.0 methane emission monitoring to many existing and new customers across Europe. Complete detection solutions Along with their Spectrex flame and open path gas detection and ESP point gas detection, they are now able to offer complete dete...

With the EU Commission presenting a proposal on methane reduction, there has never been a more critical time for companies to address how to drive down emissions. The proposal, which builds on the EU Methane Strategy 2020 and the Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26, introduces new requirements in terms of MRV, abatement measures including LDAR, restrictions on venting and flaring and an increase in transparency on methane emissions associated with fossil fuels imports. Eliminating methane...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently battling a large fire at a commercial complex on Kaleski Street in Moorebank. More than 100 firefighters and 26 trucks are either on scene or on route. On arrival, crews were confronted with large volumes of smoke coming from the property and immediately set about tackling the blaze with multiple lines of hose. Two aerial platforms Two aerial platforms are also being used to douse the flames from above. Residents in surrounding buildings have been evac...

Simply being allowed to burn their own certificate – students experience an exciting future day at WAGNER. 21 girls and boys aged 10 to 16 used the Future Day at WAGNER to go on a journey of discovery in the field of fire protection. The Lower Saxony Future Day helps students in grades 5 to 10 to learn about careers that they would not necessarily consider for themselves. WAGNER employees from various departments have once again come up with interesting activities and tasks for the potent...

RapidSOS are excited to announce that it is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommunica...

The newly revitalized Union Yard development in Aldershot boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town center.  Union Yard development The Union Yard development in Aldershot is a transformative project that has revamped a key area of the town center, establishing a vibrant, mixed-use environment with high-quality retail, leisure, culture,...

All American Fire Equipment and Rosenbauer America are excited to announce the next stops on the 2024 Power Tour, kicking off on September 19th and running through September 28th. Service professionals and enthusiasts across the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia will experience firsthand the latest in firefighting technologies. Rosenbauer’s commitment The Power Tour will feature a convoy of Rosenbauer’s state-of-the-art fire trucks, including the industry-...

CheckFire Ltd, a fire safety solutions provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Green Crosshair PFAS-free fire extinguisher range. This innovative product line is fully compliant with the European Chemicals Agency's proposed EU-wide restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams, including the recently added PFHxA. Green Crosshair PFAS-free fire extinguisher Often called 'forever chemicals', PFAS are highly persistent in the environment Often call...

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...