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VSC Fire & Security, Inc. (VSC) of Ashland, Va., has acquired United Piping, Inc. of Mississippi. Effective March 31, 2024, this partnership expands VSC’s presence in the state and gives customers of both companies additional service offerings, increased standardization of services, and an enhanced network of support staff. Shared vision “The team at United Piping is at the top of their market, and we look forward to giving them the tools and support so that they can continue...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Fire Manager, a cloud-based service that enables Active Performance Management in its industry-pioneering Design Envelope Fire Pumps. The innovative new service proactively tracks and manages pump performance, and provides early diagnostic warnings and timely automated reports that help customers make informed decisions and take immediate action to deliver the most efficient and safest fire safety system performance. Key features...

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed Detectortesters as their newest member. The company will become a member of the Euralarm Fire Section and Services Section. Detectortesters are the world’s pioneering designer and manufacturer of functional test solutions for fire detection systems. With over 50 years of experience in the field of testing, the company’s product range provides a global audience with functional test solutions for smoke, heat, and CO fire detectors...

Renowned life safety pioneer, Hochiki Europe, is gearing up to display its comprehensive fire safety solutions at the Fire Safety Event 2024, taking place at the NEC Birmingham, from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May 2024.  The event brings together industry professionals dedicated to raising the bar on fire safety, and visitors to Hall 5, stand E35 will experience firsthand Hochiki Europe's commitment to innovative technology and unparalleled life safety systems and devices. Next-level...

Celebrations are underway as Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service turns 50 years old. The Service will be marking the anniversary with a range of events and activities throughout the year, with crews hosting events at stations and staff celebrating the milestone across the county. Residents are also encouraged to get involved by leaving their comments and memories of the Service in an online book available on the Service’s website, as well as sharing any photos of interactions with...

As the global supply chain continues to shift, with manufacturing as a key driver, Vietnam, ASEAN’s fastest-growing market has grown bolder in its development aspirations. From integrated security to fire safety, smart buildings, and smart parking solutions, these business prospects are emerging. Secutech Vietnam 2024 Secutech Vietnam 2024 will once again take place at the heart of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 14 –16 August 2...

New York and New Jersey recognize the unique challenges posed by high-rise buildings. These include limited evacuation options, complex fire suppression systems, and extended response times for emergency services. As a result, they have developed specific regulations made precisely to effectively address these concerns. In New York, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) oversees fire safety standards for high-rise commercial buildings. These standards encompass various aspects. Some of them in...

The Cessnock Wastewater Treatment Works was originally built in 1932 and was typical of facilities of the time, with a nominal capacity of 23,000 Equivalent Persons (EP) as a trickling filter plant. The plant has had several minor upgrades between 1978 and 1995 to include other infrastructure, such as sludge lagoons, maturation ponds, wetlands, and chemical phosphorus removal to achieve the ultimate capacity of the existing plant to service approximately 32,000 people in the areas of Cessnock,...

Cables pioneer - AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britain’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables including smoke and heat extraction systems assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Selection and installation of cables The company has been communicating the importance of following the technical guidanc...

The 2nd Edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organized on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response while setting whole new standards of excellence for itself. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who stressed the importance of growing home brands to the scale of international brands. This...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the state's Central Coast have discovered a young fire safety champion, moments after they saved her family's home from ruins. The Doyalson brigade was called to a home at Blue Haven after a small fire broke out on a kitchen stovetop before spreading to the range hood, around 7:30 pm on Saturday (16 March). Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from moving into both a roof void and wall cavity. They went on to replace a smok...

Brush seals were the first on the market (in fact, Lorient were the first to introduce them, back in 1979!), and hence they have popular appeal as the traditional smoke seal solution. Although they are still effective as smoke seals, the Building Regulations have moved on since they were introduced, most notably with the requirement for doors to provide acoustic containment, and also be easy to operate to allow access for all. Brush-style smoke seal With so many doors now needing to conform t...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division and RapidSOS announced a Digital Alerts solution for enabling firefighters to respond to commercial building fires and emergencies faster and with more accurate data. El Paso County 911 District in Texas is the first to deploy the new solution, bringing more efficient and informed emergency response to their community.   Digital Alerts With Digital Alerts, emergency communication centers (ECCs) receive fire dispatch in...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has expressed concerns about the rising rate of Lithium-Ion battery fires as crews responded to four separate incidents yesterday. Nine fire trucks rushed to an address in Apprentice Drive at Berkeley, on the state’s Central Coast, just after 5 pm the day before, when an electric vehicle charging station caught alight. Crews established a defensive perimeter around the business, fearing multiple Lithium-Ion truck batteries were at risk of catching fire. Fi...

In many cases, shuttle storage systems, vertical lift systems, and paternoster/recirculating or flow racks perfectly meet the high demands placed on economical automated small parts logistics, as they ensure compact storage of inventory while providing maximum availability of goods in terms of time and space. fire protection in storage systems In areas with a high concentration of values, highly sensitive stored goods, or in areas with a generally high fire load, special requirements are place...

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favor of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonization of the building stock. Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causing...

Ajax Systems is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Pope as the new Global Head of the Fire & Life Safety Business. Paul Pope has over 35 years of experience in fire and life safety globally. He’s held top roles in UK and international companies. Paul has qualifications in electrical and electronic engineering. As an engineer, he is associated with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). fire safety, advanced technology "I am delighted to join Ajax Systems, a dynamic company...

ARC Restoration, a trusted and reliable company specializing in disaster cleanup and restoration services, is pleased to announce the launch of its updated website. The new website is designed to provide valuable information and resources to help clients deal with emergencies such as floods and fires effectively. restoration services ARC Restoration understands that when disaster strikes, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time. That’s why they offer prompt restoration services to p...

The Wiimali program is an employee recruitment, mentoring and community engagement program for all internal staff who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The word Wiimali originates from the native Gamilaraay language of Australia. It means ‘To light a fire’. The Wiimali program is designed to light the fire for ARA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and provide them with the support they need in both their work and home lives. High-performance en...

This acquisition will help establish a national footprint within New Zealand and is a significant leap forward in ARA’s strategic positioning and service offering. The acquisition complements the capabilities and products that ARA Shelters & Structures has to offer. Sign On has established itself as an award-winning signage specialist, delivering innovative and customized solutions for a range of brands across New Zealand. Their comprehensive end-to-end service, supported by quality m...

Comelit-PAC is exhibiting at The Security Event 2024 to launch a host of innovative new products, including integrated biometric access control with CCTV, video door entry, and fire safety. On stand 5/F60, Comelit-PAC will debut its brand new video monitors, designed to enable installers to install or upgrade door entry systems, quickly and efficiently using NFC communications and the MyComelit app. Housing Central Visitors will also be among the first to experience Housing Central, a cloud-b...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is performing well and has been congratulated for its performance, the fire inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s performance across 11 areas and found the service was ‘good’ in ten areas and ‘adequate’ in one area. HMICFRS praises Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service HMICFRS said Great...

In 2023, Vietnam experienced a staggering 3,440 fires, resulting in the tragic loss of 146 lives, with 109 individuals sustaining injuries. The economic toll was equally devastating, with property losses estimated at approximately 878 billion Vietnamese dong (US$36.1 million). These alarming statistics underscore the critical need for heightened vigilance and stringent fire safety regulations. fire safety standards Several projects have been undertaken, prompting the establishment of robust f...

London Fire Brigade has made improvements and has therefore been removed from an enhanced level of monitoring by the fire inspectorate. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) continuously monitors the performance of all fire and rescue services in England. The monitoring process consists of two stages: Scan and Engage. All fire and rescue services are in routine monitoring under the Scan stage by default, but may be escalated to enhanced...

IK Partners (“IK”) is pleased to announce that the IK Small Cap III (“IK SC III”) Fund has signed an agreement to acquire Checkmate Fire (“Checkmate” or “the Company”), the UK’s largest passive fire protection specialist, from YFM Equity Partners (“YFM”). IK is making its first UK investment from the Fund’s dedicated pool of Development Capital. The existing management team will be reinvesting alongside IK. Financial terms...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public to be extra cautious after what appears to be the state’s first recorded deaths in a Lithium-Ion battery-related fire last week. About 4.10 am on Thursday, 29 February, four people were inside a townhouse at Teralba at Lake Macquarie when a fire broke out. FRNSW investigators believe a battery was compromised and immediately went into ‘Thermal Runaway,’ a process where a Lithium-Ion cell overheats and gives off toxic gases befo...

Suppliers from the fields of fire protection and safety can register for exhibition space at the 2024 VdS-FireSafety Cologne trade fair on December 4 and 5, 2024.  VdS-FireSafety Cologne is one of the largest industry get-togethers for fire protection systems and preventive structural and organizational fire protection in Europe – with constantly growing visitor numbers. Early registrations In 2023, a new record was set: over 4,400 trade visitors from a total of 20 countries came t...

CABE is proud to announce that the Fire Safety Practitioner Certificate Course – one of the association’s fire safety training opportunities – is an IFE Recognized Training Course. Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) As the professional membership body for the fire sector, The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is acutely focused on improving competency, sharing knowledge, and boosting expertise across fire safety.  Its discerning recognition service only accredits s...

Ensuring the highest safety standards and operational efficiency in fire protection systems with the specialized Pressure Gauges, engineered specifically for fire sprinkler systems. Available in 2″ and 3.5″ sizes (¼” & ½” NPT), our gauges are designed to integrate seamlessly with residential and commercial fire systems. The 3.5” ¼” NPT Pressure Gauges come standard with UL and FM approvals. Custom Branded Pressure Gauges Stand out i...

Henrik Helsinghof will return to VIKING as CEO in June to ensure a continuity of leadership. The appointment of Henrik Helsinghof follows the sad death of former CEO, Henrik Uhd Christensen in January, following a short illness. Henrik Helsinghof had previously been identified by Henrik Uhd Christensen and the VIKING Board of Directors as a possible successor. Henrik Helsinghof's appointment therefore ensures continuity while also bringing new perspectives to VIKING's leadership team. Returni...