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Whether in the British Library, the Elbphilharmonie, or pigsties - the Wagner Group's systems protect against fires worldwide. The company, based in Langenhagen, develops and installs fire protection systems for industry, commerce, and the cultural sector, among others. During a visit to the headquarters, Rainer Fredermann, spokesman for fire and disaster protection for the CDU parliamentary group, found out about the company's situation. fire protection The Wagner Group has seven branches in...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently battling a large fire at a commercial complex on Kaleski Street in Moorebank. More than 100 firefighters and 26 trucks are either on scene or on route. On arrival, crews were confronted with large volumes of smoke coming from the property and immediately set about tackling the blaze with multiple lines of hose. Two aerial platforms Two aerial platforms are also being used to douse the flames from above. Residents in surrounding buildings have been evac...

New options for the WeCanX® 2250 Warning Light Array are available, providing even more lighting solutions for various applications. WeCanX® 2250 New Options Users can now customize their WeCanX 2250 with a choice of flat, angled, or mixed end cap styles. Cables are now available in 25, 35, 45, and 55-foot lengths. Contact a Whelen sales representative with any questions. To order, select the desired base model. Then add the end cap selections from the options table.

RapidSOS are excited to announce that it is officially integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, now available with the release of iOS 18! Emergency SOS Live Video allows those in need to share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During an emergency call, participating emergency dispatchers can send a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it quicker and easier to provide urgent assistance. Emergency SOS Live Video ECC telecommunica...

The newly revitalized Union Yard development in Aldershot boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town center.  Union Yard development The Union Yard development in Aldershot is a transformative project that has revamped a key area of the town center, establishing a vibrant, mixed-use environment with high-quality retail, leisure, culture,...

All American Fire Equipment and Rosenbauer America are excited to announce the next stops on the 2024 Power Tour, kicking off on September 19th and running through September 28th. Service professionals and enthusiasts across the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia will experience firsthand the latest in firefighting technologies. Rosenbauer’s commitment The Power Tour will feature a convoy of Rosenbauer’s state-of-the-art fire trucks, including the industry-...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have participated in a multi-agency exercise, aimed at perfecting their rescue skills in challenging conditions at Berridale in the Snowy Mountains. Firefighters from Cooma, Jindabyne and Perisher Valley joined local first responders from the Rural Fire Service and NSW Ambulance in the State Emergency Service-led training simulation. Extricating RFS volunteers The weekend scenario featured a road crash involving three buses and a car, with all agencies tasked...

WAGNER has made a name for itself worldwide with holistic fire protection solutions and ensures safety in many industries with its solutions. Information security is also very important to WAGNER. The fact that the company is committed to its own information security with a systematic and process-oriented management system at a high level has now been confirmed with certification according to ISO 27001. Requirements for ISMS ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information...

In recent years, ZOOMLION has accelerated the pace of overseas expansion, and its products have sounded the "charge" of going global. With the continuous deepening of the overseas business system based on end-to-end, digitalization, and localization, the competitiveness of ZOOMLION's products in overseas markets will be significantly improved by 2023. It will win sales volume and reputation in key and benchmark markets, demonstrating its strong position as a representative of China's intelligen...

In an Australian first for public agency fire investigation, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has begun using a ground-breaking, three-dimensional scanner to record fire scenes and capture evidence. The LEICA 3D Laser Scanner has a measuring rate of up to two-million points per second and advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging to accurately record the dimension of a fire scene in both panoramic image and dot cloud forms. Use of earlier generation scanners FRNSW has purchased the scanner and its...

From October 17 to 18, the third "The Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum was held in Beijing. As a representative equipment manufacturing enterprise participating in the co-construction of “The Belt and Road,” ZOOMLION was invited to attend the plenary of “The Belt and Road” International Think Tank Cooperation Committee. They shared the company's practical achievements in co-building “The Belt and Road” with delegates from around the world...

On October 16, the United Nations Global Compact's action platform for "Sustainable Infrastructure Empowering 'The Belt and Road', Accelerating the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals" (hereafter referred to as "The Belt and Road" Action Platform) held a significant project results release meeting in Beijing. compliance management system At the release meeting, ZOOMLION’s Belarus manufacturing base and overseas business compliance management system were included in the “En...

Recently, ZOOMLION's subsidiary in Indonesia celebrated the grand opening of its office in Kendari. This new branch signifies a further implementation of ZOOMLION’s “localization” strategy in Indonesia, enhancing the sales and service network, and laying a solid foundation for expanding into the Southeast Asian market. Opening Ceremony Scene On the day of the opening ceremony, representatives from nearly a hundred companies in the surrounding area were in attendance. Hot-sel...

A fire has caused extensive damage to a home in Putney, in Sydney’s inner west. Just before 10:30 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house that was well alight in Ida Street. On arrival, firefighters found the house fully involved in fire and began attacking it from all sides. Studies into the cause of the fire Nine trucks and 36 firefighters responded to the emergency, utilizing an aerial ladder platform to douse the fire from above, suc...

Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year's wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. That lack of planning hindered efforts to evacuate the historic town of Lahaina before it burned, the report said. unprecedented warning A forecaster with the National Weather Service emailed fire m...

Hawaiʻi Attorney General - Anne Lopez announced the results of the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report, the second report of the three-part evidence-based investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires. impacts, risk, and preparedness The report reveals no single factor led to the devastation. Instead, a complex set of factors, including weather and its impacts, risk and preparedness, decades-old infrastructure, organizational structure, and incident...

In Honolulu, Hawaii Attorney General - Anne Lopez released the phase two report conducted by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) regarding the Lahaina fires that occurred on Aug. 8, 2023. In August 2023, Anne Lopez selected the independent, third-party FSRI to assess the performance of state and county agencies in preparing for and responding to the Maui wildfires in a three-phase report. FSRI has extensive experience researching fire dynamics, structure-to-structure fire spread, and nea...

Masterfire has been providing its services to Dublin Airport since 2014. They maintain a full-time presence on-site with four dedicated and experienced engineers based in Dublin Airport. The systems supported on-site include Fire Detection & Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression. Fire Detection & Alarm system Dublin Airport consists of Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Campus and more than 120 buildings across multiple locations. The Fire Detection & Alarm system...

Masterfire supports customers with diverse system types and broad geographical spread. Masterfire has been supporting and maintaining the fire alarm systems for TUD (previously DIT) since 2018. TUD currently has a distributed campus layout, comprising of over 30 buildings across Dublin, from Dublin Airport to Rathmines. Across these sites, there are both addressable and conventional systems from a range of manufacturers and protocols e.g. Advanced, Morley, Hochiki, and C-tec. Each site has an...

Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense when it comes to reactive fire safety. Of course, it’s preferable to let the fire brigade tackle a fire, but there will be times when a trained person may be required to extinguish a small fire or keep a fire at bay while the fire service arrives. If they operate commercial premises, then they’ll know that they have a responsibility to ensure that the property meets all relevant fire safety legislation and guidelines. This responsibil...

According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as an employer, they’re responsible for ensuring that the premises have ‘appropriate fire-fighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers in place. This equipment plays a fundamental role in commercial fire safety, and it’s important users have suitable units installed on the property. Fire extinguisher or fire blanket Using a fire extinguisher or fire blanket is always the safest and most effective way t...

Many commercial, industrial, and non-residential properties rely on wet and dry risers as a key part of their fire safety procedures. Wet and dry risers are a key part of fire safety protection for all multi-storey buildings. Both risers are designed to provide firefighters with easy access to water when tackling fires in tall buildings, helping them to extinguish them and prevent the blaze from spreading. Wet and dry risers Wet and dry risers do very similar jobs, and it’s easy to...

Masterfire Install Systems Tailored to the needs of the customers within the Industrial Sector. Established in Newbridge in 1984, P&G Newbridge has expanded to a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, world-class manufacturing facility with over 400 employees. In 2018, Masterfire installed and commissioned a new Fire Detection & Alarm system complete with Fire Suppression. Installation of a variety of systems The project involved the installation of a variety of systems: Instal...

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organized annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron - Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the ach...

Fire doors play a fundamental role in the overall fire safety of a building. Usually built from durable materials such as timber, steel, aluminum, or gypsum, fire doors are designed to keep a fire contained in one place and give people time to safely evacuate.  In order to be considered a fire door, a door must be certified by a manufacturer after passing a number of fire safety tests. In all non-domestic properties, it’s a legal requirement to have fire doors in place, and it’...

Perhaps the most fundamental aspect of fire safety equipment, a fire extinguisher will help prevent the spread of fire by putting it out before it becomes out of control. After using a fire extinguisher, sometimes it will not have been completely emptied. In these situations, people often wonder whether the fire extinguisher can be reused on another, or multiple, occasions. In this article, the team here at KW Fire Protection has put together a handy guide that will outline how often they can u...

Fire extinguishers play a fundamental role in the commercial fire safety of every organization, helping to provide businesses with firefighting equipment that can be used if the worst happens. As well as being used to extinguish a blaze should one occur, fire extinguishers can help prevent a fire from spreading- protecting both the life of those on the premises and the property itself.  Importance of fire extinguishers The importance of fire extinguishers cannot be underestimated, and wi...

Whelen introduces the all-new Field Series™ Brow Light — the only brow light that fully illuminates the entire field of vision using their cutting-edge dynamic beam technology. This advanced lighting solution provides unmatched control and maximum visibility with the simple flip of a switch. Field Series™ Brow Light features: Dynamic Beam Technology: Adjust light distribution between near, far, or a combination of both, ensuring the right lighting for any situation. Varia...

If a fire breaks out on the premises, the first line of defense is the fire extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers are an effective way of preventing a fire from spreading, and save countless lives each year. Knowing users can depend on the fire extinguishers when they need them most is vital for the safety of the employees and customers. Regular checks for fire extinguishers Regular checks and maintenance for the fire extinguishers is necessary to keep them in proper working order, ensuring they...

The WAGNER Group, headquartered in Langenhagen near Hanover, Germany, has once again achieved pleasing corporate growth. With consolidated total group sales of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the fiscal year 2023/24 compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to meet the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and continued market uncertainty - by adapting to the changing environment and successfully maint...