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Everyone is in unsettling times regarding building fire protection. There have been many changes in fire regulations over time and potentially more are ahead following many recent tragedies. In 2015-16, fire and rescue services in England attended 529,000 incidents: a 7% increase compared with the previous year. In total, there were 303 fire-related fatalities, and 7,661 casualties. Fire brings devastation to buildings and lives, and the government has made regular amendments to Building Regula...

Checkmate Fire is delighted to announce the appointments of Ash Babb and Andrew Heywood as Internal Technical Compliance Auditors, with responsibility for further improving its quality levels. The pair will undertake additional audits on Checkmate’s Passive Fire Protection, Fire Door, Intumescent Paint and Fire-Resistant Glazing installations and repairs, over and above the inspections carried out for third-party accreditation, to ensure the highest possible standards are delivered on all...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting equipment and solutions for firefighting and rescue applications, has announced the launch of the Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light. Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light The Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable light, which can be mounted to full-brim fire helmets and also used as a handheld or right-angle light, comes with a Streamlight 18650 USB rechargeable lithium ion battery with an integrated micro USB port and a...

This year, Tema Sistemi will take part in the Sicurtech Village, the itinerant event dedicated to the themes concerning the "culture of fire safety and the solutions and technical-regulatory aspects." The next stop will be held on November 7th at the San Paolo Auditorium. The day will be divided into two parts: the morning will see the deepening of the Fire Prevention Code, the afternoon will focus on passive protection systems and fire prevention measures for a correct management of fire safet...

Euralarm has welcomed its newest Member Eaton Electrical Products Ltd. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which activities cover detection, notification and evacuation in case of fire. Eaton Electrical Products will now benefit from Euralarm’s services in terms of representation towards European Institutions and standardization organisations, the monitoring of relevant legislative and standardization issues, and will have access to its extended network of national associa...

Draka’s Firetuf cable series for the cabling of tunnel systems has grown with the launch of the new Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA fire resistant loose tube cable with steel wire armour. As with all Firetuf cables, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA has been designed for harsh environments and to ensure fail-safe management of operational systems in tunnels, underground railways and fire alarm systems. A steel wire armoured, refractory cable, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA is ideal for heavy duty applications due to its high me...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, has released key findings from its 2018 survey, Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in Healthcare, after polling hundreds of healthcare safety leaders across the United States. Healthcare safety survey The Emergency Preparedness and Security Trends in Healthcare survey results, which will be revealed in a webinar to be aired on Thursday, October 25, examined the current and most pressing...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting for firefighting uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight, tactical flashlight that attaches in seconds to Gallet F1 XF fire helmets. Vantage II helmet light The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so firefighters can navigate or be followed in even the thickest smoke. The Vantage II h...

The worst-ever forest fires that raged in Sweden this past summer have highlighted the need for fire fighting vehicles that can maneuver in rough terrain. The Eksjö Rescue Services in southern Sweden have recently taken delivery of a Scania XT P 370 fire tanker truck expressly designed for operations in dense forests. Built on a standard XT 6×6 chassis, the durable truck features a water tank with the capacity to hold 6,000 liters. "What distinguishes this truck is the flexible attac...

Tema Sistemi will take part in the Sicurtech Village, the itinerant event dedicated to the themes concerning the "culture of fire safety and the solutions and technical-regulatory aspects." The event will be held on November 14th at the NH Laguna Palace hotel in Venice and the day will be divided into two parts: in the morning the attendees will learn more about the Fire Prevention Code, in the afternoon they will focus on passive protection systems and firefighting measures for a correct manag...

Halma has successfully acquired Limotec bvba in a move that will strengthen their fire safety offering in continental Europe. Based in Belgium, Limotec is a fire control panel designer and manufacturer and fire system seller in the Belgian market. The company will complement Halma’s existing portfolio of fire detection companies, including Advanced, Apollo, Argus, FFE, and LAN Control Systems. Limotec currently integrates their control panels with Apollo’s detection devices, to sell...

Streamlight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting solutions for industrial uses, has introduced the Vantage II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight flashlight that attaches in seconds to slotted industrial hard hats. The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens, and combines a safety taillight so industrial professionals can navigate or be followed in low light conditions. Vantage II helmet light The Va...

According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a cause of death for construction employees. So for industries that are inherently dangerous and require men and women to work at heights, the demand for comfortable and technology-driven fall protection equipment and services has never been greater. To provide workers at height with new options to help protect them at work, global safety equipment manufa...

Hi-line Industries Ltd. has moved into a new, larger production facility in order to meet the growing demand for its range of highly efficient compressed air purification equipment. The new premises is three times the size of the company’s previous headquarters, ensuring that Hi-line will continue meeting the needs of customers in sectors such as food, beverage, medical, general engineering, dairy, automotive and laser cutting. Hi-line designs, manufactures, supplies and installs a broad...

US Fire Pump is proud to announce the release of Dwight Williams newest product, Signature Series Foam. Dwight Williams has over 100 major successful operations of extinguishment and control of hazardous situations under his belt, including two of the largest, extinguished tank fires this nation has seen – Orion Refinery in New Orleans, LA and Tenneco Refinery in Chalmette, LA. Additionally, with Dwight Williams’ leadership his team pioneered the development of specialized equipment...

Lake Assault Boats, globally renowned manufacturer of purpose-built and mission-specific patrol, rescue, and fire boats, has announced that Bob Beck has been named its Director of Sales and Marketing. Also, Jim Sorenson has been named a Regional Sales Manager with additional responsibility for Government Sales. Both come to Lake Assault Boats with deep roots in the marine industry as well as impressive careers with the U.S. Coast Guard. Marine security “I am very excited to announce the...

FoxFury is excited to announce a rechargeable Quick Swap® Power Pack with Strobe for the Rugo™ Drone & Camera Light. This Power Pack is most useful for drone (UAV or sUAS) night operations as it fulfills the FAA FAR 107.29 requirements for dusk, dawn, and night flights. The Rugo™ is a rugged go-anywhere lighting tool that is primarily used for drones, but can also be used as a camera or accent light in photography and videography as well as a handheld search light. The FAA F...

Firefighter garment specialists, VIKING and AW Hainsworth have partnered successfully to win a US firefighter contract. VIKING garments incorporating TITAN 1220, a Hainsworth Technology outershell, have been selected by firefighters in Albuquerque, the largest municipality in the state of New Mexico, USA. Renowned US dealer of PPE equipment, Unifire will be responsible for rolling out the kit, to more than 800 firefighters in the city. PPE offering optimal thermal protection VIKING is the onl...

More than a third of reported accidental fires, started by candles in the home, result in death or injury. WMFS is urging people to ‘snuff out the risk’ this Candle Fire Safety Week (15-21 Oct) and beyond. Testing Alarms Regularly Candles are a welcoming sight in many homes, giving an atmospheric glow to cold winter nights" Pete Wilson, WMFS’ Head of Community Safety, said: “Candles are a welcoming sight in many homes, giving an atmospheric glow to cold winter nights....

“The fire sector is undergoing rapid change whilst constantly evolving, which requires manufacturers to adapt and innovate,” Vimpex Managing Director James Jones explained to guests at the unveiling of the company's ambitious new state-of-the-art manufacturing production facility at Great Wakering, Essex. He was responding to an opening address by Sir David Amess MP, Chair of the All Parliamentary Group for Fire & Rescue. This major development of the company’s capabilitie...

This product spotlight focuses on Notifier by Honeywell’s Flame Detection range, which comprises of 2 families. The FSX range, being suitable for industrial type applications, Zone 1 hazardous area units and the FSL range, being Zone 2 hazardous area units. Notifier by Honeywell has also developed an Application based tool, the Flame Detector Wizard, to help you find the right Flame Detector for your application. Flame Detection Wizard A series of questions, each with guides, will lead t...

On March 27-28, 2019, Leverage International will be holding PROTECT 2019, an International Conference and Exhibition on Security and Safety. This will be at the New World Makati Hotel in Manila, Philippines. Its theme is ‘Business Resiliency: The Next Evolutionary Phase of Business Continuity’. Now going on its 14th edition, Protect has proved to be an effective platform and a valuable source of business and information sharing between the security industry, the government and the...

London South East Colleges announced as BAFSA preferred training provider of the L2 Fire Sprinkler Installation course in London and the South of England. London South East Colleges has been unveiled as BAFSA’s preferred provider in London and the south of England to deliver the IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation qualification course. This unique qualification, developed by BAFSA, is aimed at individuals employed in the fire sprinkler industry and is designed to help pe...

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, Allstate has released Escape Route, a new Allstate Mobile app feature, to help families create and practice fire escape plans using augmented reality (AR). According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to a home fire every 90 seconds. Yet only one- third of American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan: something Allstate hopes to change through this new smartphone experience. Rea...

AVK UK training sessions can be tailored to one’s requirements and held at any of the AVK offices and factories across the UK or, at the user’s convenience, at their site. Any number of delegates can be catered for and training is suited to the various levels of experience and product knowledge - from new employees through to refresher courses for advanced engineers. Informal training courses A typical session includes: A technical presentation, valve recommendation, product overv...

A team of West Midlands Fire Service firefighters have been crowned national champs in the use of breathing apparatus. Top honors went to Hay Mills Blue Watch at the 2018 National BA Challenge at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. Colleagues from Highgate Blue Watch also achieved fourth place overall, in a total field of 28. The event attracted teams of five firefighters from across the UK. Each was faced with the scenario of a property fire in which people were believed trapped. They...

To support the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, Crowcon has developed a high-temperature hydrogen sulphide (H2S) sensor to work alongside its XgardIQ fixed point detector and transmitter. Ala Ayoub, Regional General Manager at Crowcon, explains, “The Middle East oil and gas industry contends with high levels of H2S in their gas production operation. More recently, oil production is experiencing increased risks from H2S gas, as they extract more, heavier oils. Employees working in...

Firetrace’s inhouse engineering and manufacturing team have been busy over the past few months developing and testing new products and systems. Some of these have already been implemented and others will be launched later this year. Firetrace is the supplier of automatic fire suppression systems in the UK and is the only company to design, develop and manufacture their own systems from their base in Ipswich. Set out below are summaries of three of the many new developments. Bi-Directiona...

FLIR Systems, Inc announced that Tony Buffum will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer. As a key member of the executive management team, Mr. Buffum will report to President and CEO Jim Cannon and will assume a strategic role in the continued growth and overall operations of FLIR. Mr. Buffum will lead the company’s global HR team, oversee delivery of all programs, and drive all facets of change management pertaining to culture, organizational de...

Johnson Controls recently received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Verification for its ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle, making it the first fire protection product to earn a marketing claim verification for performance. This independent, science-based assessment confirms the accuracy of a manufacturer's marketing claims, allowing customers to be confident in their product selection. The acoustic nozzle earned the verification for this claim: "1/3 octave sound power is less than 110 dB for regulated...