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Water has always been the natural enemy of fire. But in today’s technological world, traditional water sprinklers can also do more harm than good. Explore how modern technology has enhanced the benefits of water-based suppressing solutions, offering more reliable protection for both people and critical assets. Water Mist v/s Traditional Sprinkler Systems Special hazard fire protection systems are designed to quickly and automatically detect and suppress incipient fires or high heat condi...

Clean agents include both chemical agents (3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, FM-200, ECARO-25®) and inert gases (PROINERT®), all of which are ideal for protecting servers, electronics, artwork, archives, and more. They produce none of the collateral damage often associated with sprinkler systems. Best of all, they are safe for people and the environment. Clean Agent Suppression Benefits Additional benefits that clean agent suppression systems have...

ISE 2019 proved to be a great success for ASL as we welcomed clients, old and new and our distribution partners on the ASL stand at Amsterdam RAI for the duration of the exhibition over four days. ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 were on display The new ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 were on display with a full complement of ASL...

Communicating clearly and effectively is always a challenge for firefighters given the prevalence of loud and often piercing background noise at a fire ground. Overcoming this hazard and making two-way communication between firefighters more reliable is the goal of a new collaborative effort between global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated and JVCKENWOOD, a developer of critical communication solutions. Bluetooth-enabled voice communications An elegant and wire-free design...

The Viking Corporation, a global pioneer in fire protection and life safety systems, has released an updated version of its “Valve & System Support” smart phone app. In addition to wet and dry systems, this new release includes select deluge and preaction systems. For each system type, customers have access to a wealth of information including technical data, service and repair videos, system animations, and detailed troubleshooting support. Augmented Reality Feature “For...

Communicating clearly and effectively is always a challenge for firefighters given the prevalence of loud and often piercing background noise at a fire ground. Overcoming this hazard and making two-way communication between firefighters more reliable is the goal of a new collaborative effort between global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated and JVCKENWOOD, globally renowned developer of critical communication solutions. voice communications With a common vision of making Blu...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England launches best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the workplace. This follows the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) recent recommendation to include ‘mental health trained first aiders’ as part of employers’ first aid needs assessments. To date over 15,000 organizations across the country have already trained staff in MHFA England courses. According to the HSE, 15.4 million working days a...

In 2019, Tema Sistemi will take part in the OMC fair. The Offshore Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition will be held in Ravenna from 27 to 29 March 2019. The event continues to focus its attention on innovation and accompanies companies towards maximizing operational effectiveness, focusing on the path of transition, which tends towards practical and realistic solutions towards a sustainable energy mix. 2019, in particular, the fair will be dedicated to the theme 'Expanding Mediterranean En...

Mircom is pleased to launch the new FX-3318 Single Loop Intelligent Addressable Panel, available for purchase in UL markets only. The FX-3318 is UL 864 9th Edition listed and has COA (New York) and CSFM (California) listings. It is cost-effective, easy to install, program and use. It has uncompromised features while maintaining the look and feel of larger Mircom panels as its menus follow standard Mircom panels to reduce learning. Mircom’s FX-3318 is intended for small to medium facilitie...

Chubb is launching an innovative new virtual reality (VR) fire safety training tool to re-create fire-related situations without leaving the classroom. This new ‘YouRescue’ training program, developed in conjunction with Wanadev, is the latest addition to Chubb’s existing training offering. Chubb is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. Today, busi...

Specially developed for firefighters who combat structural fires, the line of structural firefighting boots from HAIX® can protect when one is in the midst of a battle with a dangerous conflagration. Whether one is charging up a flight of stairs inside a burning building or carrying a victim out of a dangerous situation to safety, one needs boots that will provide the comfort and support necessary to make the job easier. HAIX offer firefighting boots for those combating structural fires in...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s machinists like Vance Shannon, who is carrying on a family tradition with both his choice of work and his past-time interests. "My dad and grandpa were both machinists, so I’m sort of following in their footsteps," said Vance, who came to HURST Jaws of Life last spring from Pioneer Motor Bearing. Vance is intrigued by how things work, and he’s pursuing a degree in programming and design so he can one day design the parts...

MagneGrip, a globally renowned air purification solutions and exhaust removal systems company, has announced the appointment of Maggie Rossman-Roach as the new President. In addition to Maggie Rossman-Roach’s appointment as President, Jack Rossman has also been named as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tom Rossman has been appointed as the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) for the company. New leadership appointments The senior leadership team has over 60 years of experience in the...

On the occasion of the general meeting of Uman members, Roberto Borraccino (Tema Sistemi SpA) was elected as the new president of Uman, the national association of fire and safety companies, federated with Anima Confindustria. The office will last for two years. Roberto Borraccino succeeds Natale Mozzanica (Mozzanica & Mozzanica Srl), who will remain a member of the board of directors as past president. Roberto Borraccino began his career at Eni in 1979, where he also held the role of fire...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has warned against misuse of the emergency number - 112.  “Anyone who willfully or thoughtlessly places additional burden on the operations control centers with unnecessary conversations will, in the worst case scenario, risk human lives,” said vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner on the occasion of the European Emergency Call 112 Day on February 11th. The date was set ten years ago by the European Parliament, t...

A team of 80 ARA Electrical personnel, including Project Management and Supervision, delivered the High Voltage and Low Voltage Installation and Commissioning scope for Sedgman and Heron Resources. ARA Electrical recently delivered the complete electrical installation package for a new processing plant as part of a major reopening of the Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in the Goulburn basin. HV and LV Systems Woodlawn was acquired by Heron Resources in 2014 with plans to co...

POK created its first mobile foam unit as part of a fire equipment order in 1982. This fire-fighting equipment consists of a 100-liter foaming tank on wheels, a foam generator nozzle, an injector of 200 liters per minute, and a 45 mm diameter hose length. This fire-fighting equipment is used to protect factories, petroleum deposits, and high-risk installations. It involves a minimum training of the staff in fire attack department. Mobile foam units Since these first achievements, POK’s...

In 2018 Consumer champion Which? called for plastic-backed fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers to be removed from sale. Which? found that the backing material of nearly half of all such appliances currently on sale in the UK are manufactured from unsafe plastic that presents a potential fire risk. Their research also found that a number of models are backed with a plastic that manufacturers had in the past claimed was “fire-retardant” but in fact could also speed up the spread of a...

Effective sprinkler systems are often the decisive criterion for immediately stopping the frequent fires from developing their destructive power. To ensure that these important technologies will always function safely in an emergency, experts all over the world rely on the practical VdS Guidelines CEA 4001en for planning and installation. Europe's largest institute for fire protection has now comprehensively updated this standard reference work. Importance Of Sprinkler Systems In Fire Safety Ev...

Fire Equipment Inc. (FEI) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tri-State Fire Protection of Smithfield Rhode Island. Tri-State Fire Protection is a globally renowned sprinkler installation and service business, which serves the US states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Full-service fire protection business FEI announced that the employee team at Tri-State will be joining the FEI family and will be retaining the Smithfield office location. Steve Pelletier, who resides in the Smithfield...

Kochek Company, LLC, a manufacturer of specialty fire equipment and water movement solutions, recently announced that its new chrome aluminum coating is available for all its products. Unlike polished aluminum and powder coatings, Kochek’s chrome coating is plated over a bright nickel layer to achieve a hard, uniform finish that is lustrous and distinctly reflective. Wear-Resistant Finish Tested under harsh field conditions, Kochek’s aluminum fittings coated in true chrome provide...

Lorient, respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has appointed Kerry Hicks as its new Managing Director, effective 1st February. Prior to his new appointment, Kerry served as Sales Director and brings a wealth of experience, and invaluable customer and market knowledge to the position.  Carrier Graph His career with Lorient started in 2003 and he has built up a strong reputationHis career with Lorient started in 2003 and he has built up a strong reputat...

Modern LED technology offers numerous advantages over conventional lighting. With Rosenbauer's LED conversion packages, even older vehicles can be retrofitted to individual customer requirements. Up-to-three-times greater luminosity, and tremendous lighting power: LED lighting actively contributes to increasing safety and efficiency in poor visibility conditions. With LED conversion kits from Rosenbauer, vehicles can be significantly upgraded in terms of lighting, and thus adapted to a brigade'...

New rules have been introduced by the government to improve the quality of electrical inspections in rental properties, which will reduce the risk of fires caused by faulty appliances and wiring. Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Heather Wheeler MP, said, "While measures are already in place to crack down on the small minority of landlords who rent out unsafe properties, we need to do more to protect tenants. These new measures will reduce the risk of faulty electrical equipment, giving pe...

Competitively priced and comparable in weight to aluminum construction, the SNC series provides a significant advantage in strength and protection in corrosive environments. These reels are designed to handle a variety of applications, including water, pesticides and fertilizer mixes. Handles single 3/8" through 5/8" ID hose. Lightweight, low-profile reels designed for hose lengths up to 500 feet. Mostly 304 SST construction, including discs, axle hub and welded frame. Available in both...

Philip (James) Barton, Commercial Product Manager at Kentec, globally renowned life safety control systems manufacturer, discusses the challenges in protecting tall buildings from fire, what solutions the industry already has in place and what the future looks like. In the UK, when one thinks of fire safety and high-rise or ‘tall buildings’, Grenfell undoubtedly comes to mind. The disaster tragically highlighted two key challenges in protecting people in tall buildings: how to safel...

From the 23rd to 26th of January 2019, with the support of Jaegertech, MFC International was demonstrating the use of Stak Jaks at Fire-Rescue East in Daytona, Florida. They would like to thank all those that attended and came to watch the lifting mat demonstrations. The Stak Jak is a revolutionary flat-profile lifting cushion for vehicle and heavy-duty lifting requirements. The flat profile has several distinct advantages over traditional ovoid listing cushions of which the most significant is...

1st Attack Engineering, Inc. is a globally renowned company in build custom off-road emergency vehicles, such as brush fire trucks, grass rigs, brush pumpers and water tankers. Their emergency vehicles incorporate innovative safety features and custom options that make them the safest and most efficient rescue vehicles on the market. 1st Attack Engineering, Inc. works directly with the fire departments to accommodate their specific emergency vehicle needs. Wide range of emergency vehicles The...

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division's area of enforcement and responsibility includes the states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. With barely more than 100 ATF special agents and 40 industry operations investigators (IOI) covering more than 285,675 square miles, the Division faces many daily challenges, including overseeing the regulation of an area with the highest number of gun dealers. ATF conducts criminal enforcement over a wide...

Tema Sistemi SpA is a company of an international nature but deeply linked to the values ​​of its territory, which is predominantly Italy. Precisely for this reason, Tema Sistemi carries out solidarity initiatives towards local associations in the social, cultural and sports fields. ‘Guaranteed Mobility Project’ For the social branch, the company has chosen to sponsor the ‘Guaranteed Mobility Project’ of the company PMG Italia SpA, which has as its objective to guarante...