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Opgal added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to the EyeSec thermal cameras Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec™ line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only...

Chubb will provide fire extinguishers at over 1600 Coral betting shop sites and 160 Gala casino and bingo hall sites Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is delivering an extensive package of fire protection and prevention services nationwide for the betting and gaming brand Gala Coral Group. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb i...

ESP is a total communications solution used in fire detection and integrated systems Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect example of a state-of-the-art sporting environment where life safety is a top priority. Promotion challenge The second largest stadium in Wales after th...

In 2008/09, Dorset FRS suffered an increase in the number of deaths caused by fires in the home Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) has assessed over 3000 households for fire risk through their new referrals website portal which was launched in April. Over 1350 of these assessments were classed as high or very high risk resulting in Home Safety Checks (HSCs) being completed for the most vulnerable residents of the county.In 2008/09 Dorset FRS suffered an increase in the numbe...

The conference will be held on October 27-29 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Colorado The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the 4th Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel, Denver, Colorado, October 27–29. The conference is being organized by NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise® Communities Program.  With more than 50 breakout sessions in five educational tracks, the Backyards &...

WCL granted the Fire Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Scheme (FRACS Company) certification The benefits of independent third party certification schemes for fire risk assessors have been highlighted by the first company in the UK to gain the certificate from Warrington Certification Ltd (WCL). The Fire Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Scheme (FRACS Company) certification has been awarded to BB7 Fire Safety Engineering, based at Chatham Dockyard, Kent. The assessment by WCL...

CFOA and DCLG have extended their support for the call for a unified register The campaign to establish a standard national benchmark of fire risk assessors is gathering support from the fire safety industry. The call by Warrington Certification Ltd, has received endorsement from the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) and in principle from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). The Institute of Fire Safety Managers and the Royal Institution of...

The first membership certificate was presented to Babcock Dynocorp at the scheme launch BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) invited key figures from the fire protection and lighting industry together with members of the press to its important launch event covering the new SP203-4 emergency lighting scheme. This new scheme launched at the Houses of Parliament covers the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Emergency Lighting systems. It is delivered t...

The fire safety guidelines were published by NASHiCS in collaboration with CFOA New fire safety guidance measures for residential care homes have been published by two safety organisations. The guidelines were released by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) in collaboration with the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) and are aimed at supplementing the current guide published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Da...

Fire inspectors found a number of contraventions related to violations of fire safety laws in the shop In these tough economic times, it is important that companies do not take their eye off the ball, when it comes to making their business safe from fire. Greggs, the bakers, have been fined £50,000 and ordered to pay £20,326 in costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the "RRO"). London Fire Brigade prosecu...

Draeger's UCF cameras can pinpoint the exact locatino of any thermal areas Firefighters no longer have to conduct a risk assessment before taking a thermal imaging camera into a potentially explosive environment.As part of its ongoing commitment to improving fire fighter safety and operational performance, Draeger Safety has developed the UCF range of thermal imaging cameras. For the first time, firefighters no longer have to conduct a risk assessment before taking a thermal i...

U.S Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano emphasized on collaboration to fight against disasters The MOC between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management establishes a framework for information sharing and emergency management cooperation. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and New Zealand Ambassador to the United States Mike Moore today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (M...

Fire officers found a number of fire safety failings during inspection The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order places a duty on the 'responsible person' for the premises to carry out a fire risk assessment. A brewery has been ordered to pay £27,481 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Punch Taverns PLC admitted guilt on seven contraventions of the Regulatory...

B&Q have warned customers about the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning Leading DIY superstore B&Q have warned customers about the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning and advocated third-party certification of fire products. In an in-store leaflet recently published by the DIY firm, the company highly recommended that businesses and landlords ensure all fire-fighting appliances in their buildings have Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)...

The matter of fire risk assessment was raised in Fire Safety Order conference organised by LFB London Fire Brigade has focussed on the need of 'competence' in fire risk assessment. Fire risk assessments are in danger as landlords are struggling to find competent assessors, it has been revealed. A fire safety manager for London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said "competence is what we need" at a conference about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Nick Coombe, member of LFB's...

Fire fighters deal with warehouse firefor hours on 2nd December Cheshire fire crew tackle warehouse blaze on December 2nd. Fire fighters have been battling a blaze at a warehouse in Cheshire since the early hours on December 2nd, highlighting the importance of carrying out a thorough fire risk assessment. The Chester Enterprise Centre is only around 100 metres away from Chester's railway station and the fire caused a suspension of services passing through. Around 60 people...

999 fire calls to be transferred to Cambridgeshire due to closing of the lpswich control centre Emergency fire calls in Suffolk could soon be answered outside the county under plans to close the county’s emergency fire control centre, putting public safety at risk, warns the Fire Brigades Union. On Friday Nov 26 Staff working in Suffolk Fire Control in Ipswich learned that their jobs could go under the plans. Closing the Ipswich control centre and transferring 999 fire c...

FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days FIA Fire Risk Assessment ‘Extinguishers’ CPD Day. The FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council has announced that the FIA is to run quarterly CPD days on various subjects. The FIA ran a pilot event in July this year and despite the fairly short notice managed to attract 52 delegates to attend a day on Passive fire protection. ‘Experts’ from the various ‘passive fire...

School fire safety education needs to be evaluated at the forefront for maintaining better safety and rescue against fires ADT Fire & Security has launched the new Guide to Fire Safety in educational premises. Every year in the UK more than 2,000 schools suffer fires large enough to need action from the local fire service. Besides the potential loss of life, injuries and substantial property damage, fire can cause severe disruption for schools, colleges and universities f...

Pondstretcher has been found of violating the Fire Safety Order 2005 According to Judge Reid, who presided over the case, Poundstretcher had not made the premises safe despite having been reprimanded for similar offences earlier. A store in Yorkshire described as a "death trap" has been handed a fine of more than £50,000, the Yorkshire Evening Post reports.The Poundstretcher branch in Castleford's Carlton Street was penalised £51,500 for seven breaches of the Fire...

Brian Coleman Fire Authority's Chairman thinks that London has surplus fire engines Fire Brigades Union claims that the cuts agenda is at the heart of London firefighters' dispute. The Fire Brigades Union claims that the cuts agenda is at the heart of London firefighters' dispute were vindicated on Nov 8th when Brian Coleman, the Fire Authority's confrontational chairman, made clear he thinks London has too many fire engines. Astonishingly,...

Lightning Protection Institute provides resources and education on safety tips regarding havoc caused by lightning A professionally-installed lightning protection system offers a practical solution for homeowners who don't want to take a chance with lightning. The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are teaming up to remind fire professionals about the importance of promoting education to help homeowners reduce their risks against lightnin...

Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond has welcomed additional savings due to good safety record and management Shropshire has one of the smallest and most poorly funded fire and rescue services, despite this it has come out as one of the best performing brigades in the UK. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed. The cost of pu...

Association for perioperative Registered Nurses has updated its Fire Safety Tool Kit for better results In AORN's updated Fire Safety Tool Kit, a detailed Fire Risk Assessment Checklist has been created in a format that enables individuals to tailor the checklist for use in their own facilities. October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when perioperative professionals review policies on fire safety, educate staff, conduct mock fire drills and overall, ramp up awarene...

The owners of The Ventuers Hotelhave been fined over £27,000  Awan Investments Ltd and Malik Mohammed Bashir were found guilty of serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. A company that owned a Paddington hotel has been ordered to pay over £27,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty of serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. T...

Senior fire officer John Das Gupta ofShropshire Fire and Rescue Service  Court ordered hotel manager to pay £5,355 fines in the first court case brought by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service after the failure of fire alarms. Magistrates have ordered a hotel manager to pay fines and costs totalling £5,355 in the first court case of its kind brought by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service after the fire alarm failed to go off in the premises. Nine...

Fire safety inspectors often visit places to check whether fire safety order 2005 is properly adhered or not  Risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be kept under review by the responsible person adhering to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A landlord has been ordered to pay over £16,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Jagjit Si...

Fire safety breaches in court and prisons have come to light thanks to a Freedom of Information by  CLG Alleged fire safety breaches in court buildings and prisons have come to light thanks to a Freedom of Information disclosure by Communities and Local Government (CLG). Some 15 fire enforcement notices, including one for lack of a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and another for inadequate firefighting procedures or training, were issued on the concerned gove...

"This was a case of someone failing to understand theirresponsibility as a landlord"  The landlord pleaded guilty to eight counts of breaching the Fire Safety Order 2005 in his three-storey property where the top two floors had been transformed into a number of flats. The importance of businesses complying with regulations has been highlighted by the prosecution and fining of a landlord who was ordered to pay £8,500 for fire safety breaches. Cheshire Fire and...

Many people killed in house fires are asleep at the time Many people killed in house fires are asleep at the time. A smoke alarm will wake you up and give you vital extra time to escape. Costing from as little as £5, there really is no excuse for not having a smoke alarm in your home. You can get a free smoke alarm and fire safety check by booking a home fire risk assessment, but if you want to choose your own, get clued up with this advice from the Greater Man...