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Interschutz in Hanover is the renowned international exhibition for fire and civil protection, rescue and safety services. This exhibition was originally founded in 1935, but only holds sessions at irregular intervals now. Interschutz international exhibition Since 2000, when it was held in Augsburg, Germany, Interschutz has been held every five years. At this international exhibition, manufacturers from all over the world present their latest products and equipment in the field of fire safety...

NFPA 720 CO detection and warning system to be inducted into 2019 edition of NFPA 72 Upon adjournment of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Technical Meeting in Las Vegas, the requirements of NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment are one step closer to issuance by the Standards Council as incorporated into the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. NFPA 720, which has worked to...

Every year the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the organization in the development of codes and standards. Awards will be presented to 17 individuals at the NFPA Conference & Expo taking place in Las Vegas. 2018 Recipients for Special Achievement Award. Russell B. Leavitt Telgian Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona Automatic Sprinkler Systems Technical Committees on: Sprinkler System Installati...

NFPA introduces CodeFinder tool to reference international codes and standards The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released CodeFinder, a new interactive online tool that identifies the NFPA codes and standards that are in effect in U.S. municipalities or counties, as well as in regions of Canada, South America, Latin America and the Middle East. Keeping up with new hazards, changing technologies and best practices is essential when it comes to optimising safe...

Firefighters in Huntingdon and St Neots have been supporting young people in Cambridgeshire by teaming up with Huntingdonshire Community Safety Partnership’s Transforming Lives Program. The initiative supports vulnerable young people in the community by helping to build self-esteem and raise aspirations. The project was developed in response to increased levels of concern in relation to young people entering the criminal justice system and a recognition that public service partners had a...

NFPA felicitates four awards at annual conference & expo The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognise outstanding achievements in fire and life safety at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. Harry C. Bigglestone Award The Harry C. Bigglestone award is given annually to the paper appearing in Fire Technology that best represents excellence in the communication of fire protection concepts. This award honors the memory of Bi...

NFPA’s James M. Shannon Medal awarded to Jim Dalton in recognition of his work The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced Jim Dalton as the 2018 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal for his career long commitment and passion for fire safety culminating with his efforts that led to the passage of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. NFPA’s Fire and Public Safety initiatives The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal was established in honor of Jim Shannon, who ser...

NFPA’s 2017 U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report reflects lowest on-job deaths in 40 years The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its annual U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report, which showed a total of 60 U.S. firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2017. This number represents the lowest total reported since 1977, when NFPA began reporting on-duty firefighter fatalities; it is the sixth time in the last seven years that the total has been below 70 deaths....

FoxFury was honored as one of four finalists in the MetroConnect Program - World Trade Center San Diego's export assistance program. The program is designed to identify game-changing companies in San Diego that are trying to expand their businesses on the international stage and help them in doing so. Continuous International Growth Out of 50 companies that applied, FoxFury was chosen to be part of the final four, competing against cancer research, pharmaceutical, and drone companies for the g...

The taster slots will allow people to find out more and see if a career as a firefighter could be for them Norfolk residents keen on exploring a hot new job opportunity are invited to taster sessions to find out more about becoming a full-time firefighter. Residents from across the county are invited to have a go to see if they want to take the plunge and apply for the whole time posts when applications open in August. Taster sessions are being held at Norwich (Bowthorpe), Ki...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has revealed large gaps in campus safety, after polling many of the nation’s universities and colleges. The higher education community is at a critical point in time, when it comes to communicating with students, who are known as Generation Z. And currently 96% of these students own a smartphone. Rave study on campus safety The Rave study, which consisted of public and private institutio...

Marioff is pleased to announce that it’s HI-FOG high pressure water mist fire protection system has received FM Approval in the local application hazard category, expanding the number of suitable applications for the existing technology. Approval from the international third-party testing and certification services basically entails that Marioff’s HI-FOG high pressure water mist fire protection system is now available for wider use in power, process and manufacturing industries. Mar...

Bronto Skylift team is currently visiting Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight. It is the largest firefighting and disaster prevention exhibition in Japan and is held every 5 years at Tokyo Big Sight. MVF21 fire and rescue vehicle Among other latest innovations, Tokyo-based fire safety company, Morita is presenting the first joint product with Bronto Skylift, the Morita MVF21. This multi-purpose fire and rescue vehicle fulfills all the Japanese regulations and is e...

Klaxon will be demonstrating the industry changing ES-PD at FIREX 2018. The ES-PD from Klaxon brings wide area signalling into the modern era being the first large area siren operating from a drone. The restraints of all other sirens are removed for the ES-PD which can simply fly over any area that requires audible notification. Operation of the drone can be automated using DJI software and the siren tones can be operated using 868MHz radio from a portable console or switch unit. As with all ES...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service releases public advisory for safety from water bodies With the weather warming, the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is launching its water safety campaign, which will run from the 1st to the 30th June. Water Safety Campaign In 2016, 315 people accidentally drowned in the UK, with around 50% of these people taking part in everyday activities near water such as walking or running. Young drinkers are also at risk, with over 30%...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service held a “Safety Zone” last week at St Neots Fire Station. The five-day multi-agency event for local primary schools was attended by approximately 500 school children aged between eight and nine, and gives them vital information on how to keep safe. The children took part in activities and demonstrations provided by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue service, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire County Council Trading Standards & Road Safe...

BREEAM, the UK originating sustainable buildings certification program, has approved the use of additional third-party certification schemes to demonstrate compliance with the BREEAM criteria for “volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels (products)”. Recent testing by FSi at Eurofins Product Testing A/S in Denmark achieved BREEAM International: Compliance to the highest standard – Indoor Air Comfort GOLD. FSi firestopping sealants achieving this highest standard are Pyr...

FSi invested in a 1.2m³ fire resistance test furnace which is situated on FSi Limited’s premises. The company uses the facilities to monitor and develop their existing range of products and innovate future developments.  

FSi firestopping stone wool fire protection product Stopseal Batt System can be used as an effective fire resistant barrier in a range of building applications, such as a compartmentation between rooms and roof spaces, in concealed spaces and will provide acoustic and air seal solutions. The Stopseal Batt in floor is independently tested for the full EN cable range, plastic pipes up to 125 mm and multi layered pipes up to 100mm with FSi PyroPro HPE Sealant and metallic pipes up to 160mm. In fle...

BREEAM, the UK originating sustainable buildings certification program, has approved the use of additional third party certification schemes for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the BREEAM criteria for “volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels (products)”. Recent testing by FSi at Eurofins Product Testing A/S in Denmark achieved BREEAM International: Compliance to the highest standard – Indoor Air Comfort GOLD. FSi firestopping sealants achieving this highes...

CAMBRIDGESHIRE and Peterborough Fire Authority met and agreed to issue a claim for a judicial review to challenge the Home Office’s decision to transfer governance of the fire service to the police and crime commissioner. Members have taken legal advice and believe there has been no evidence presented to demonstrate a business case for the change. Careful consideration The Authority has navigated its way through two comprehensive spending reviews Chairman of the Fire Authority, Council...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service engage with various trade organisations and individual businesses to raise awareness of best practice around fire safety On the 19th October 2017 North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety inspectors visited a takeaway shop (Naz Spice) at 4 Saxon Place, York. During the visit the fire safety inspectors found that there were three beds at the rear of the takeaway shop. There was no working fire alarm and fire detection in the bui...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has announced the expansion of its line of foam fire suppression systems. Viking now offers complete, integrated low-expansion foam solutions for the suppression of flammable liquid fires. Protected hazards include fuel storage, refineries, aircraft hangars and helipads, logistics centers, incineration plants, military installations, and jetty loading areas. Range of features Viking’s foam system compon...

NFPA unveils key security measures to avoid shock hazards in water bodies With Memorial Day and the start of summer just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps. Countering the threat of electric shock drownings Electric shock drowning (ESD) happens when marina or onboard elect...

ARA is excited to collaborate with Cushman & Wakefield and other industry pioneers on Tumbalong Lights, Vivid Sydney’s magical inclusive playground. Cushman & Wakefield is the Access and Inclusion partner for Vivid Sydney 2018. ARA has joined forces with them and other industry pioneers at Australia Post, CharterHall, Stockland, and Westpac to deliver Vivid Sydney’s magical and inclusive playground – Tumbalong Lights! awe-inspiring light experiences The four under-th...

Autronica Fire And Security AS introduces the AutroMaster V, a new way for improved safety, control and risk management. In critical situations, evacuations or terror response, trained personnel, tuned procedures, and information in real time is invaluable. With its easy set-up and no need for specialized personnel to operate, the new AutroMaster V is applicable for protection of most types of buildings and applications, from schools and apartment buildings, t...

In critical situations, evacuations or terror response, trained personnel, tuned procedures, and information in real-time is invaluable. With its easy set-up and no need for specialized personnel to operate, the new AutroMaster V is applicable for the protection of most types of buildings and applications, from schools and apartment buildings to hospitals and mixed developments. AutroMaster V provides high-end safety and risk management, optimized to perform with AutroSafe and Autroprime fire...

ASL is exhibiting at Firex  2018, the hotly anticipated fire show alongside IFSEC taking place 19-21 June at the ExCel, London. They will be showcasing the latest VIPEDIA, Integra, and V2000 Public Address and Voice Alarm equipment alongside our iVENCS Control System for fire, CCTV, and security management and one can find ASL on Stand No.A370. The company hopes that the visitors who are able to attend Firex 2018, will join A...

FireVu has announced being awarded Patent no. GB2535409, which has been granted in recognition of the uniqueness of its ‘flame detection system and method’. The patent was awarded in April, 2018 and follows on from the grant of a US patent in March 2017, for the FireVu flame detection algorithm. Exceptional detection range and zero false alarms FireVu’s flame detection uses the absolute laws of physics, especially Planck’s Law FireVu’s innovative method of measur...

Sunday May 20, 2018 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States. This vital public safety service is provided primarily by cross-trained, multi-role emergency responders who are based in the nation’s fire departments. Emergency rescue and medical services The fire service has a rich history of protecting the health and safety of communities through an eme...