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Europe’s door provider, Hörmann UK, is continuing to meet the expectations of the warehousing and logistics sector with a range of new product and service launches, further enhancing its extensive industrial portfolio. Recently unveiled at BAU 2019, the new HS 5012PU 42 S spiral door features a 215mm narrow side element, which allows for quick and easy installation, even in the tightest of spaces. BiSecur radio control operation Its counterbalance without springs construction also...
A Cambridgeshire fire officer has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year’s Honors list. Station Commander Farsh Raoufi has been recognized for services to the community, especially in relation to equality and inclusion, both in his role with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) and as a volunteer. Serving the community stems Farsh said: “I am truly humbled to be given such a prestigious award and I would like to thank Her Majesty The Queen for this h...
False fire alarms have risen by 20 per cent in just three years at NHS Trusts across England; stretching resources, unsettling patients and disrupting vital care. Figures from NHS Digital reveal there were 20,126 false fire alarms at NHS Trusts in England throughout 2017/18, compared with 16,847 in 2015/16 and 19,777 in 2016/17 – one Trust alone recorded upwards of 500 false alarms. Disrupting important care The worrying figures show that a number of patient’s sustained ‘inj...
All of POK S.A.S monitors are compatible with POK EasyDrive and can be controlled via a wired system or wirelessly with a radio remote control. For potentially explosive environments, users should opt for the remote control solution, MINI ATEX that provides all the safety required and that can be used with confidence. POK control systems were all developed by combining the most stringent regulatory constraints and industrial knowledge, so as to guarantee a high level of safety and reliability....
The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of fire protection products and systems, has introduced a new “Sprinkler Selector” web application to assist customers in making smart product decisions for their fire sprinkler systems. This online tool, is optimized for viewing on a mobile device or computer. With the new Sprinkler Selector, users can filter Viking’s comprehensive line of fire sprinklers by a number of different criteria, including listings/approvals, occupancy hazard,...
Naval structures are by far the most complex structures to be protected. This complexity derives both from the presence of very different environments, and from the different load conditions and weather-marine variables to which the units are subject. In addition, the firefighting design of military ships is even more complicated. Military ships, unlike merchant ships or passenger ships, must ensure operation during all mission profiles including war setup. Firefighting systems for military sh...
More than 3,000 false fire alarms were maliciously triggered across England in 2017/18 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on our emergency services, and reducing the confidence the general public has in alarms. The latest Home Office figures reveal that; there were a total of 3,029 false alarms caused by a ‘malicious activation of fire call point/alarm’ in England for the period July 1 2017 to June 30, 2018, an increase of 160 on the previous...
Jactone will be showcasing its UK manufactured fire safety and signage products, including PAFSS fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and signs. Of particular interest at this year’s show will be the new PAFSS Bus and Coach systems that are specifically designed to protect engine compartments and certified to UNECE R107 and PAFSS Direct Low Pressure (DLP) systems that protect electrical enclosures and certified by LPCB to LPS 1666. Al...
Giving back to the local community and showing support is the core of Corporate Social Responsibility and Aico in the Community are doing just this. The Movement Centre held their quarterly meeting at the new Aico headquarters, using the Centre of Excellence facilities, after which Aico had a little surprise for staff members and trustees of the charity. Aico have been working with the staff at The Movement Centre throughout 2019, The Movement Centre is a charity that are dedicated to supportin...
The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has strongly advocated the approval of extinguishing spray cans to fight small fires in companies. In a letter to Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, the trade association strongly criticized a decision by the Committee for Workplaces (ASTA) of the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which had declared the use of such extinguishing agents inadmissible. The vfdb calls on the minister to adapt the ASTA re...
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Christmas this year, and ask that users read their 10 top tips for keeping them, their family, pets, and guests safe this festive season: Make sure users have a working smoke alarm which is correctly fitted and works. And NEVER take the batteries out to power presents! Ensure that everyone in the home knows what to do in a fire - in the event of fire users should get out, stay out and call 999. Kitch...
Created more than 20 years ago, the French firm COSSILYS21 offers intelligent video-protection solutions. It equips major national banks, numerous regional banks, as well as shops. The COSSILYS21 firm is nowadays a reference in the banking sector. COSSILYS21 and FOXSTREAM have established a strong partnership for several years. When Mister Alain Ghaye, CEO and main shareholder of COSSILYS21, decided to hand over its firm to retire, the idea of bringing closer the two firms naturally made its wa...
As the countdown to Christmas gets well and truly underway with offices and places of work getting into the festive spirit, Siemens Building Technologies is warning UK businesses about the potential consequences of false fire alarms during the busiest period of the year. False alarms from remotely-monitored fire detection and fire alarm systems cost the UK economy an estimated £1 billion in business disruption with 95% of automatically-generated alarms being proved to be false placing Fire...
Everyone has seen the amount of damage a simple house fire can cause to a poorly-built tower block. Not only can the fire spread around the inside of a tower block, but if the conditions are right and poor materials are used, it can even spread across the exterior of the tower block and completely destroy the entire building. Cooke & Bern summarise the safety measures one should be taking in a tower block to ensure that everyone living inside has peace of mind knowing that they’...
Fire safety is one of the most important components to consider either while constructing a new building or renovating an existing one. After all, the last thing one would want is for the entire place to go up in flames with absolutely no defense, which is why fire safety needs to be considered if one wants to protect not just the structure, but also the people inside of it. Cooke and Bern explain the importance of fire safety and what it consists of. What is fire safety? Fire safety of...
Fire protection is something that everyone should all be thinking about and aware of. It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fire safety matters. A building’s fire safety can fall into a couple of different categories: passive fire protection and active fire protection. These are meant to work together in the event of a fire, so it’s worth finding out more about them, the differences, and how one can get them right in their home or building. Passi...
When it comes to security, not all intruder alarm systems are created equal. With so many features and benefits to compare between brands and products, it can be a daunting task trying to navigate through all this technical information to find equipment and systems most suitable for users’ particular needs. Intruder alarms are categorized into 4 different grades, based on their levels of performance (such as functionality, reliability, and durability). Anyone who is thinking of installing...
The ability of dust explosions to propagate is widely recognized but not fully understood, and this can lead to some myths or misconceptions. Fike touches on these myths, however, it does not provide complete technical information. do not propagate against process flow When a dust deflagration takes place in a vented vessel, the resulting reduced explosion pressure reaches and temporarily exceeds the static opening pressure of the explosion vent panel. Because the pressure differential from t...
Clarion UX Fire & Rescue Group, formerly PennWell Corporation, is introducing a new key buyer program at FDIC International (April 8-13, 2019). The key buyer program called ‘MATCH!’ connects decision making fire and rescue service personnel with exhibitors who provide products and services that address the immediate needs of their department and the communities they protect. Qualified attending participants for FDIC International’s MATCH! Programs will include authorized b...
The close cooperation between the Bundeswehr Cyber and Information Space Command (KdoCIR) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE is based on a new foundation. Major General Juergen Setzer, deputy inspector of the Cyber and Information Space Command, and Professor Dr. Peter Martini, director of the Fraunhofer FKIE, have now signed an agreement to collaborate even more closely in the field of cyber security. KdoCIR and the Fraunhofer FKIE Comm...
Since 1976, POK S.A.S has been designing firefighting equipment. In order to provide their customers and users with the best technical solutions, POK listens to them and the company’s product development department innovates daily to create products that will meet their demands. One of the problems encountered by the Fire Brigade is to fight fire while protecting the nozzle holder, simultaneously. Indeed, attacking products in ignition with a straight stream allows a quick extinguishing,...
The outbreak of a fire inside a tunnel can have disastrous consequences. The flames, if not controlled immediately, can cause the total or partial collapse of the structures supporting the tunnel, thereby causing evacuation difficulties and significant loss of life. In order to effectively respond to this problem, Tema Sistemi, in collaboration with the University of Salento, has developed an innovative solution that guarantees the protection of structures through the implementation of ‘S...
The Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin visited the Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth site to accept the first H145M for the Serbian Air Force. In December, two H145Ms will be delivered to the Serbian Ministry of Interior. Altogether, Serbia will receive nine H145Ms, earmarked for the Air Force and for the Ministry of Interior. Four of the Air Force’s aircraft will be equipped with the HForce weapon management system. Industrial cooperation “We assess the implementation...
This year, the award was given to Chief Jake Rhodes of the Kingman Fire Department in Kingman Arizona. It was presented during the 2018 International Association of Fire Chiefs annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Chief Rhodes was selected as the award recipient after he successfully implemented a bold new medical and physical program that helps deliver on the promise of making sure that everyone across his organization is mentally and physically fit for the long haul. Health and Wellness Progr...
Christmas trees start more than 200 fires every year and one in every 31 results in death. Many people don't know the important safety tips, but since Sher Grogg tragically lost 6 members of her family, including her brother, Don, his wife and their 4 grandchildren in a fire caused by an overly dry Christmas tree, she has made it her mission to help other families celebrate their holidays safely. Watch Sher tell the story in her own words. #DoItForDon Holiday Fire Safety Campaign Fire safety ad...
There are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year, making it by far the leading day for US home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). This sharp spike (a nearly 250 percent increase over the daily average) is a powerful reminder to use caution when cooking on Thanksgiving feast. “Thanksgiving is a festive but hectic holiday, where people are often preparing several dishes at once. They&r...
The 27th WC Firefighter Combat Challenge was held from October 22nd to 27th, 2018 in Sacramento, California, USA. During this event, fire brigades from all over the world competed in a 5-challenges race. Firefighter Combat Challenge Throughout the year, fire soldiers have always faced many risky situations where their good physical condition is essential. The Firefighter Combat Challenge competition, founded in May 1991, was created to recall this. Registration for the 27th WC Firefighter Com...
Emergency services have teamed together to mark 100 years since the end of World War One. Fire engines, police vehicles, and ambulances across the county will all be displaying poppy stickers marking the centenary leading up to Remembrance Day. Displaying poppy stickers Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Area Commander Jon Anderson said: “Our staff are always keen to mark Remembrance Day and will attend their annual local parades. We’ve also raised money for the Royal British...
Emergency Reporting (ER), the cloud-based reporting and records management software (RMS) for Fire and EMS agencies, announces that in collaboration with E-9 Corporation (E-9), the company has been awarded an enterprise contract with the United States Army. Under the contract, ER will expand its current support of the U.S. Army fire departments to include all Army fire departments, both CONUS and OCONUS, identified within the award. ER will provide its comprehensive records management solution...
For the first time in Germany, emergency services, researchers and industry will work together on the realization of autonomous rescue robots and the establishment of a national and international robotics task force. For this purpose, a modern competence center for the research and development of mobile robot systems for civil emergency response, the German Rescue Robotics Center (A-DRZ), is being built on the site of the former Phoenix steelworks in Dortmund. Together with other par...
