Fire Emergency Response - Case Studies
From April 1982 to the present day, Automatic has completed in excess of 50 individual projects on the Janssen Pharmaceutical site in Little Island, Cork. All Sprinkler Systems were designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to FM Global standards and subsequently maintained for Janssen. It is a relationship that bears testimony to the commitment of consistent delivery in partnership with Janssen and the respective Design Teams involved. They are very proud that over 80% of the work in the P...
Previously, the St. Georgen Volunteer Fire Department dried their hoses using an inclined hose drying system, in which the fire hoses are suspended between the ceiling and the floor at an angle of 30°. Not only was this laborious, the drying result was also not ideal with the hoses sagged in the middle or hung together at the edges and therefore, still remaining wet. Wintersteiger Drytech drying locker The Wintersteiger Drytech drying locker for fire hoses is a special solution that...
Four fire engines have been deployed at fire stations in Royal Berkshire, as part of ongoing investment by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Bracknell, Ascot, and Wokingham Road (in Reading) are the latest fire stations to receive a new Volvo fire engine, as part of a joint procurement process project between Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, and Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service. Upgrading to new engines The Volvo fire en...
Jacksonville, FL Local 122 has been helping local law enforcement close out mission persons’ cases at an impressive rate, thanks to an emerging system that can accurately predict likely locations. Virtual Search Planning (VSP) The system, called Virtual Search Planning (VSP) combines case studies, multiple data points on individuals, geography and weather, and then uses mapping software to predict directional patterns and possible locations of missing persons not believed to have been ab...
Two seven-story residential apartment buildings in the cultural and social hot-spot of Cardiff Bay are now protected by evacuation alert systems from UK manufacturer, Advanced. The EvacGo panels have been installed to meet the criteria set out in the BS 8629 Code of Practice for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in England and Wales. Audible warning in emergencies Situated in Cardiff Bay’s Tiger Quay...
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is celebrating after being commended by Ofsted Inspectors for producing some of the best and most highly skilled firefighters in the country. The education watchdog visited MFRS’ Training & Development Academy (TDA) in June as part of a monitoring visit. In a report published this week, inspectors said the Service had made “significant progress” in all areas, the highest judgment a provider can receive. Firefighter apprent...
NevadaNano, a pioneer in gas detection sensor technology, announced that Gastronics, Inc, a U.S.-based gas detection manufacturer known for being a pioneer in wireless gas detection, has incorporated NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) technology into its wired and wireless product offering. Wired & Wireless Solutions “Gastronics, a company that is known for its vision in problem-solving solutions, recognized the unique capabilities and value our MP...
In Paris, visitors will find not only the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, but also the largest fire brigade in Europe. With its 8,500 firefighters, the Paris Fire Brigade is, in fact, the third-largest urban fire brigade in the world, only topped by Tokyo and New York City. Paris Fire Brigade The Paris Fire Brigade is a part of the French army, and each firefighter joins the fire brigade for a period of 5 years. The safety of the firefighters is high on the agenda. It is of utmost importance that...
Inmarsat partner and emergency telecommunications NGO, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) has deployed to western Germany, following torrential rain that has caused the country’s worst flooding in half a century. Rescue operations With thousands of people forced to leave their homes, roads completely destroyed and entire towns devastated, rescue operations began immediately, but were hindered by phone and internet connections going down in some affected areas. To ensure...
A section of new perimeter fencing has been installed in order to enhance security at the United Kingdom’s largest airport – Heathrow Airport in London. The new hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) fence at Heathrow Airport will provide protection against the potential event of a vehicle-borne attack or threat. Renowned UK-based safety barrier supplier, Hardstaff Barriers, worked alongside partner - Fernden Fencing, to install the steel ZoneGuard PLUS HVM system, a combined crash-tested...
The 50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, took place in the Baltic Sea from June 6 to June 18, 2021. Air and maritime assets from NATO allies and partner nations were involved in the live training events. Training focus areas included maritime interdiction, mine countermeasure and amphibious operations. 50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise The exercise enhances flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner natio...
The 2012 Olympic Stadium located in Stratford, London created for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic games. The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies for each of the two games. The stadium also featured in the majority of the track and field events at the games. The initial construction of the Olympic Stadium began in May 2008 and was completed on time and within budget in March 2011. The development was the biggest project of its type in Europe at that time, along with it being the m...
Nido is a 33-story tower, situated in the heart of the bustling Spitalfields district of London; the tower is the third tallest student dormitory in the world. The building offers a modern student housing development providing 1,200 student beds as well as retail units, office space, residential apartments, and several leisure facilities. Services Covered Fire Alarm Disabled Refuge Disabled Toilet Alarm CCTV Access Control The Challenge Protec was issued with the task of supplying, i...
Construction of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport began in 2007 and opened in November 2010, the terminal is home to 19 departure gates and sees an average of 15 million passengers annually. Terminal 2 has around 9000 m2 of retail and catering outlets, 58 check-in desks, and provision for self-service and online check-in and baggage drop. Services covered Fire Alarm Aspirating Fire Detection Smoke Damper Control Challenge Consultants ARUP set protec the challenge to design develop, supply,...
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, characterized by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is located in Western Pennsylvania, northwest of Pittsburgh. In the past, a city that was dominated by the heavy steel industry, it is now home to a suburban community and an abundance of parks, open spaces, and scenic views. A mature community, with an aging infrastructure, Beaver Falls has faced many challenges. As home to one of the oldest and largest wastewater treatment facilities in Beaver Cou...
Hampden Township, located in idyllic southeastern Pennsylvania near Mechanicsburg, is home to more than 25,000 residents. The township is a desirable location for many because of good schools and strong community services. To maintain the township’s strong value, municipal leaders pay particular attention to structural maintenance issues while keeping a watchful eye on fiscal responsibility. The township’s wastewater treatment facility is a modern plant fed by suburban transfer stat...
Hardstaff Barriers has been praised for its knowledge, expertise, and collaboration following the completion of a major motorway bridge upgrade project. Hardstaff worked closely with road maintenance firm, BEAR Scotland, throughout the extensive project on the M8 at Junction 3, in Livingston, which came to an end this month. As a manufacturer and supplier of road safety barriers with many years’ experience, Hardstaff was appointed to supply new permanent concrete barriers to protect the c...
Founded in 2004 by Paul Seager, Commfire Ltd is an industry renowned fire alarm, fire extinguisher and emergency lighting installer, based in Andover, Hampshire, North Carolina, USA. Priding themselves on their high level of customer service, Commfire Ltd partners well with Eurotech Fire Systems through shared aims and values. Westcoast Ltd is a global distributor of major IT brands to resellers, retailers and office product dealers in the United Kingdom and abroad. Fire safety system to prote...
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging people to think of the consequences of their actions after vandals left residents in a Liverpool high-rise building without a working fire alarm system. Crews were called to high-rise accommodation on Cheapside shortly after midnight on 27th June after the fire alarm sounded, indicating a potential fire somewhere in the six-story building. Inactivated Fire alarm systems In line with MFRS’ pre-determined attendance to incidents involv...
BAFE Registered Company, Bryland Fire Protection, designed and installed fire detection and gaseous fire suppression systems to safeguard the 10MW data center. Bryland announced their completion of a 2-year multi-million-pound project designing and installing fire protection systems for a new 10MW data center. gaseous suppression system In news from Bryland, Graham Turner, Managing Director - Bryland Fire Protection, explained "As this client specializes in providing telecommunications, prote...
Bryland announced their completion of a 2-year multi-million-pound project designing and installing fire protection systems for a new 10MW data center. In news from Bryland, Graham Turner, Managing Director - Bryland Fire Protection, explained “As this client specializes in providing telecommunications, protecting ‘uptime’ which is the number of time servers stay operational, was critical." gaseous suppression system "Water sprinklers may be one of the most economical soluti...
What started out as a signature dish in a restaurant, more than 65 years ago, has now become a major company, with over 400 varieties of salad dressings and sauces offered. Ken’s Foods When Ken’s Steakhouse began in 1941, the owners were in search of a special salad and dressing to go with their steaks. The salad dressing soon rivaled the steaks in popularity and a new company was born. Today, Ken’s Foods has grown to include plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, M...
The National Interagency Fire Center has requested one C-130 aircraft and aircrew from the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, to aid firefighting efforts around the western U.S. Assisting firefighting efforts “This activation highlights the important role the military plays in assisting federal, civilian firefighting efforts, especially with that need coming much earlier this year than past years to combat increased fire activity across the American West,” said Col. Jer...
VOCA Fire Protection is a globally renowned specialist electrical, security and life safety company based in the North West and covering the United Kingdom. Specializing in fire alarm installations, VOCA were recently commissioned to install a new wireless fire alarm system for a residential apartment building, located in central Manchester, in the United Kingdom. VOCA and Eurotech partnership Daniel Swift, the Director at VOCA Fire Protection said, “The Castlegate building has 84 apart...
The University of Bristol’s emergency lighting upgrade continues with the installation of a further ten LuxIntelligent emergency lighting panels from fire and life safety system manufacturer, Advanced. The new equipment will be installed alongside 21 existing LuxIntelligent panels linked to around 4,500 light fittings, to ensure ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. Time and cost savings The LuxIntelligent panels will continue to...
Leicester City’s new training facilities feature hotel-style accommodation that would not be out of place in a five-star resort. Each ensuite bedroom features a Scrigno pocket door from Boss Door Controls. Leicester City’s new training facilities near Seagrave is a state-of-the-art sports science resource. As well as pitches and sports facilities, it features hotel-style accommodation that would not be out of place in a five-star resort. Each ensuite bedroom features a Scrigno pocke...
The U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager for Training Systems has awarded Saab the Force on Force Training Systems - Next (FoFTS-Next) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC). The contract has a potential value of USD 127.9 million. The FoFTS-Next SATOC will include U.S. Marine Corps Training Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS) equipment, logistics, and training exercise support. Live training sessions Through this framework agreement with future task orders exercised, Saab will provide a full turn...
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has donated a vehicle and a range of firefighting equipment to a charity partnership that works to assist the emergency response of The Gambia Fire and Ambulance Service. The Gambia and Avon Fire Services in Partnership (GAFSIP) is a charitable trust between Avon Fire and Rescue Service and The Gambia Fire and Ambulance Service, which has been in existence since 1991. The GAFSIP partnership aims to preserve and protect health in The Gambia by enabling a life-savin...
In the spring of 2021, the Vernadsky Research Base, a Ukrainian Antarctic Station, was equipped with an Ajax security system featuring FireProtect and FireProtect Plus fire detectors. The Ajax equipment was delivered at a distance of 16 thousand kilometers that protects the scientific base in Antarctica. From this article, one will learn how to install a fire alarm system at a facility if that facility is a polar station. Presence of previous fire alarm There was, but no o...
110 Bishopsgate, also known as Salesforce Tower is one of London’s leading contemporary landmarks that provide over 440,000 square feet of Grade A office space over 36 floors with restaurants and bars on the ground, first floor, and external terraces. Completed in 2011, the 755-foot tall tower is one of the tallest in Greater London, United Kingdom. Detecting refrigerant leaks The demand for fresh, clean, cooled water is high, considering the size of the building which is why six water...
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