Fire Safety Standards - Case Studies

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. fire system integrated with Third-pa...

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems pioneer, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. Automatic opening vents Responsibl...

Oshkosh Airport Products., LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the Isle of Man Government has received three Oshkosh Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The Isle of Man is a British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The new Oshkosh Strikers were delivered in early December 2021, and support operations at the Isle of Man Airport (IOM). Extensive training has commenced in preparation for the vehicles to enter front-line service in the firs...

The new University of Science and Technology campus in Alexandra, Egypt, is now protected in case of fire by an AQUASYS high pressure water mist system. In addition to the fixed installed firefighting system, the design also includes a wall hydrant system for manual initial firefighting. The project was implemented together with the local partner. Good planning and close contact with Partners It was possible to establish intensive contact with the customer and all parties involved from the ve...

Since 2019, Cybrid Thrust has been the drone expert partner for most of the public safety, security and defense organizations in Belgium and abroad. Cybrid Thrust The company has developed specialist expertise to solve the most challenging issues with innovative solutions and benefits from numerous trusted references in the market. Cybrid Thrust’s team advises and delivers turnkey solutions in the field of autonomous systems, advanced robotics and smart sensors. It, therefore, seems nat...

A host of fire and life safety solutions from Advanced have been installed to protect 26,000 sq. meters of grade A office space in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). EN 54-approved Axis EN fire panels with integrated voice evacuation and fire telephone systems have been installed across four, seven-story office buildings, at the prestigious Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, in Dubai. Cignetix installs Axis EN fire panels Cignetix Systems (Cignetix) was responsible fo...

The offshore wind farm in Saint-Nazaire off the Atlantic coast of France is a major project of the shipyard and energy company Chantiers de l’Atlantique. It encompasses the construction of 80 offshore wind power plants, complemented by a substation that collects and transforms the generated electricity before it is transported onshore. The substation also enables remote control of the wind farm. This central element requires reliable fire protection to ensure safety and optimal operation....

The East Midlands Railways line, north of London to Corby, Nottingham or Sheffield, in the United Kingdom (UK), is operated by local operator - ScotRail, which is currently equipping 33 intercity trains with a new fire protection system. The highly efficient high pressure water mist system from AQUASYS was chosen for fire protection in the engine room. Currently, AQUASYS and its Italian partner - I.S.E. INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI are equipping the trains with new customized firefighting systems and...

Everyone appreciates the importance of keeping the vulnerable safe, but when the local fire departments advise the need for automatic fire detection, as part of the firefighting and protection of a home for the aged, it can be another strain on an already stretched budget. Due to the establishment being occupied by the elderly, early warning in the case of an emergency is vital to ensuring the residents have enough time to evacuate safely, so everyone appreciates why the fire department have re...

In 2020, the Osage Beach Fire Protection District's Board of Directors approved the proposal to purchase a new fire boat. This new purchase would replace the oldest boat in their fleet, Marine 11, which has since been sold to a department in New York State. The boat, purchased from Lake Assault Boats is a 31-foot Mono Hull with twin Mercury 300 Horsepower outboard engines. The boat will come equipped with a 5 Kw Generator and 1500 Gallons per minute fire pump. It will also be outfitted with mul...

A QuickZone conventional fire alarm system from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at BlocHaus Climbing, Manchester’s newest bouldering wall. Newly opened, BlocHaus Climbing boasts an array of facilities at its East Manchester site, including 130 climbable boulders, a routing roof, and an on-site café. As part of the active fire protection for the site, the 4-zone QuickZone conventional fire panel from Advanced has been installed alongside Hochiki conventional heat/smoke...

A successful prosecution was brought by Royal Berkshire Fire Authority against a restaurant in Cookham, which resulted in an £85,000 fine following a number of serious fire safety breaches under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Beta UK Limited was sentenced for fire safety breaches found by Fire Safety Inspecting Officers following an incident at Malik’s Restaurant, Cookham in Maidenhead. Fire safety deficiencies On 23 October 2020, Reading Magistrates’ Court...

Located in the picturesque village of Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa overlooks the river Mincio, with views across to the imposing Scaliger Castle and the Visconteo Bridge, and a short journey to Lake Garda. For its guests, this hotel is an escape from the outside world and is famed for providing a relaxing experience. Corte Regia Relais and Spa hotel In 2020, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa hotel underwent a massive transformation, with the renovation o...

Located in the picturesque village of Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa overlooks the river Mincio, with views across to the imposing Scaliger Castle and the Visconteo Bridge and a short journey to Lake Garda. For its guests, this hotel is an escape from the outside world and is famed for providing a relaxing experience. Renovation project In 2020 the hotel underwent a massive transformation with the renovation of historical barns originally built in ci...

A youth rugby team in South Wales, United Kingdom (UK), has been scoring tries in style this season, thanks to a brand new kit. This season, players from Croesyceiliog Rugby Football Club (Croesyceiliog RFC), based in Gwent, Wales have looked the part in their new team strips, bearing the club’s crest. New kit for Croesyceiliog RFC team The new kit was funded by Asset VRS and Hardstaff Barriers, the globally renowned manufacturers and suppliers of roadside safety barriers and perimeter s...

Residential high-rise buildings in Thanet have become the first in Kent, United Kingdom (UK) to be fitted with new information plates to help navigate firefighters in an emergency.  Information initiative  Invicta House in Margate, and Trove Court and Kennedy House in Ramsgate have external plaques featuring key information about the premises, such as the number of floors, flats, and lifts, as well as the location of water supplies, which could be vital in the event of a fire. ...

Vimpex Fire-Cryer Voice Enhanced Sounders have been installed on link bridges between buildings at Swansea University, to increase the protection of staff and students should there be a fire alarm, by delivering clear messages and ensure a fast, efficient evacuation. Swansea University has eight colleges spread across its two campuses which are located on the coastline of Swansea Bay. It currently has 20,375 undergraduate and postgraduate students who come from over 130 different countries. Vo...

Nittan is delighted that after careful consideration Solutions for Systems in Northern Ireland chose to use Nittan equipment to protect the Bloomfield Shopping Centre in Bangor. In fact, William McBride of Solutions for Systems stated “Nittan were specified because the client required that the system selected be compliant, cost-effective, user friendly and have the functionality to permit integration with existing or future building management systems.” Challenge In detail, the sy...

  The Canton of Basel-Stadt’s fire department has ordered four all-electric firefighting vehicles from Rosenbauer’s 'Revolutionary Technology' (RT) model series. The pioneer in firefighting equipment has thus received the first fleet order for the innovative municipal firefighting vehicle following its sales launch in September of the previous year. The Group currently has a total of 19 firm vehicle orders and over 20 reservations. Initial customer feedback Thanks to its...

Masimo announced that University Hospitals (UH) of Cleveland is using Masimo Patient SafetyNet™, remote monitoring, and supplemental alarm system, to combat nurse burnout by improving workflows and reducing workloads. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain healthcare infrastructure around the world, hospitals are dealing with higher than usual rates of nurse turnover. Patient SafetyNet offers a technological approach to supporting nursing workflows, as both UH’s experience and...

The Frisco, TX Fire Department stores their PPE with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. The open-grid design promotes maximum air movement so gear can properly dry. The addition of Geargrid’s Furring System allows the lockers to be mounted away from the wall so they can remain in a continuous run. Apparel hooks and shelves can be adjusted in 3” increments so firefighters can customize their lockers to meet their exact storage needs.

The Columbus, OH Fire Department stores their PPE with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount and Mobile Lockers. For added organization, each locker opening includes a stainless steel hangbar and heavy-duty hangers so PPE can properly dry in preparation for the next call. Offering complete customization, firefighters are able to organize their gear just the way they choose.

The Miami-Dade, FL Fire Department keeps their turnout gear secure with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. Their secure doors provide complete locking capabilities so gear can be protected between uses. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which allows turnout gear to dry faster. In addition, the department uses the Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store the hose and other equipment at the station.

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN International Airport uses several GearGrid systems for storing their gear and equipment. The airport uses their Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System to store their fire extinguishers. These systems are completely modular, so they can be built to store a variety of equipment. For added customization, the airport chose to have the units powder coated red and green. Since GearGrid’s Heavy-Duty Mobile Hose and Cylinder System is so modular, they also use...

The Indiana – Kentucky, IN Electric Corporation, chose to include GearGrid’s innovative Station Wagon at a coal fire power plant. The mobile storage solution is ideal for transporting cylinders, hose, and related equipment within the plant. They chose to customize the Station Wagon with a six-place cylinder carrier and an A-Frame with secure, attachable tool holders. Specifically, the Station Wagon is outfitted with six SCBA cylinders, two SCBA air packs, two spare Scott masks, a 10...

The Decorah, IA Volunteer Fire Department uses GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers in their Technical Rescue Trailer to conveniently store and transport gear. By adding additional flat shelves to each locker opening, the department can take full advantage of the open space for storing their equipment. Each shelf is adjustable in 3” height increments, so they can be mounted to meet the department’s exact storage needs. Even with the limited amount of storage space in the tra...

Seattle, WA Station #32 stores their turnout gear with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount and Mobile Lockers. The station chose to include a stainless steel hangbar and hangers within each locker opening to ensure PPE properly dries between calls. The station also uses GearGrid’s Miami System to store their cylinders in one convenient location. The system offers unlimited placement flexibility for easy transportation around the station and convenient access to gear.

Portland, OR Fire and Rescue uses GearGrid’s standard wall mount lockers to dry and store their turnout gear. The systems are completely customizable so firefighters are able to organize them just the way they choose. Heavy-duty apparel hooks provide a convenient solution for hanging and drying PPE. The addition of top-side storage shelves allows the department to maximize storage space by placing gear and equipment on top of the lockers.

Saab (Saab AB) has shipped its third aft airframe section for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program for the United States Air Force. The shipment on September 10, 2021 was from Saab’s Linköping site in Sweden to Boeing, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and arrived there a few days later. The production and shipment of this aft airframe section is the latest milestone in Saab’s contribution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the T-7A Red Hawk train...

Due to the concentration of production resources and inventories in ever-larger operating facilities, fire loads and possible consequential fire damage in food processing plants have risen considerably in recent years. The causes of fires are manifold: short circuits, ignition of packaging materials, fires in cold storage rooms, or grease fires are just a few of the causes. The consequences of fires can threaten the existence of companies. High property damage, expensive remediation measures as...