International entities using PFAS-free firefighting foams, Bulletin #37 International entities Location Year Auckland Airport Auckland, New Zealand 2019 1 All 27 major Australian airports including Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade (changed over in 2014) Australia 2018 2 Bristol Airport Bristol, England,…
Fire Prevention Week is 3–9 October 2021! This year’s theme is: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 99 years, has announced Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, 3–9 October 2021. From beeps to chirps, this year’s…
Aico returns to exhibitions and events
After 18 months of virtual events, Aico is delighted to return to physical exhibitions throughout September. From 7–10 September, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety exhibited at two events simultaneously, Housing 2021 and The Fire Safety Event, to…
How to improve fire safety in the workplace
By Darren Hockley, Managing Director at DeltaNet International With the Covid-19 pandemic having taken precedence over the last 18 months, organisations are now welcoming employees back to the workplace. Although it’s probably the last thing on employees’ minds after returning…
Welcome changes to building regulations intensifies focus on performance of ‘fire-resistant’ cables, says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of Mineral Insulated Copper Cables is urging specifiers and designers to highly consider the stresses real-life fire scenarios have on ‘fire-resistant’ cables, so they can choose products that will truly withstand a critical situation. As the focus…
Independent Fire Training Ltd are passionate about fire stopping
We at Independent Fire Training Ltd are passionate about fire stopping and contributing to the development of competency of those who work in the fire safety industry. Our training portfolio covers fire stopping inspection and fire door inspection as well…
Apollo Fire Detectors sponsor the Women in Fire Safety Awards
Apollo Fire Detectors are the Headline Sponsor for The Women in Fire Safety Awards on 4 November. New to 2021, the awards have been set up to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of women within the fire safety community.…
FireQual begins development of Fire Door Installation qualification
Following requests from industry and the work of the Competence Steering Group and Working Group 2 (Installers), FireQual is developing a qualification that will look to provide the underpinning knowledge and the skills required by those who work within the…
Performance-based smoke detection reduces cost and enhances safety
For special architectural features such as atria and large open spaces, advanced smoke detection technology minimizes costs and detects smoke at the earliest possible stage from flexibly placed, concealable sampling points. Today, the owners of a growing number of non-standard…
Fire Safety Act 2021: Ensuring your business complies
With the Fire Safety Act (2021) receiving its Royal Assent, further accountability is now placed on the Responsible Person within a business to manage and reduce the risk of fire. Enforcement action is expected to rise as a result of…
Egypt set to host EDEX 2021 this November
The Egyptian Armed Forces have announced the second edition of the international defence and military industries exhibition – Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2021), which will take place from 29 November to 2 December 2021, at Egypt International Exhibition Center under…
ASSA ABLOY launches new fire doorset guide to support Fire Door Safety Week 2021
To help support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has launched a new best practice guide on how to specify, install, maintain and inspect fire-certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings. Available to…
NFPA to host Keeping Hazardous Environments Safe conference, a full-day online programme focused on industrial, chemical and emerging tech topics
On Tuesday, 5 October the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host Keeping Hazardous Environments Safe, a conference for those who work in industrial settings, the chemical and petrochemical sectors, emergency management, plant operations, occupational health and safety, code enforcement, the fire service and the…
Abloy UK calls for greater education on fire door safety and compliance to save lives
To mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week 2021, Abloy UK has called for greater awareness and education of fire door compliance, highlighting the additional challenges that the adoption of flexible working has placed on managing access control and…
Door & Hardware Federation supports Fire Door Safety Week 2021
More than four years following the tragic fire in the Grenfell Tower, we are still waiting for the full legislative response from the government. While it is accepted that the public inquiry has yet to complete its work, are there…
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service secures £196,000 government grant for pioneering collaboration
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) has been awarded nearly £196,000 from the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF) to help keep businesses safer. The money will allow the service to work with its partners on developing a ‘fire safety awareness…
Putting expertise into bricks and mortar – Siderise launches masonry passive fire protection package
Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy for specifiers and developers to choose the right protection for their buildings. Designed to meet the specific construction challenges and requirements…
BSA announces support for CABE 2021
The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) is delighted to announce its sponsorship and support for the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2021, which is taking place both in-person and virtually from 14-15 October. Attracting a high…
E2S shows in-depth warning signal capabilities at ADIPEC
E2S Warning Signals design and manufacture alarm horn sounders, Xenon strobe and LED warning beacons and combined signalling units; wide area sounders for site protection and civil emergency warning; PA loudspeakers; break glass and push button manual call points; application-specific…
Emergency lighting compliance ensured at Leeds General Infirmary
Following an extensive overhaul of the hospital’s emergency lighting system, LuxIntelligent panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer Advanced are ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. As a large…
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