Firefighters are issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people enter their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The majority of city office workers have now stopped commuting following Government advice to avoid all but…
How to keep your Radio Communications Equipment, Body Worn Cameras & Accessories Clean
As the scale of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is rapidly unfolding, we must all take precautions to ensure we stay well and prevent infection. As well as regularly cleaning our hands, experts advise to keep our electrical devices clean, and…
COVID-19 Update
At Patterson Pump Ireland Ltd we have taken the necessary measures to protect our staff and to ensure our continued ability to service our customers. We are currently 100% operational and ready to ship our products on time to our…
FIA transition fully to remote learning
In line with the latest Government instruction to close all educational settings due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the FIA will be changing the way we deliver our courses, exams and CPD. From Monday 23 rd March we will be…
Drax new Euralarm member
Euralarm has welcomed Drax Technology as new member. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm which activities cover the technical and political trends and taking action to guide the developments. Together with a diverse number of stakeholders in…
Liquid interface measurement system
Check the amount of liquid gas in real-time at any time using a smart electronic device Particular gases are able to be stored as liquids using seamless cylinders that can contain the required high pressure to store gas in a…
INTERSCHUTZ postponed by one year – new date in June 2021
INTERSCHUTZ, which was scheduled for June 2020, will be postponed by one year. This is the mutual decision of the organizers and partners of the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. The…
International Fire Protection and Interschutz – a global partnership
MDM Publishing Ltd and Deutsche Messe have signed an agreement which sees the two companies working together to raise global awareness to deliver the worlds largest fire industry event. Interschutz takes place in Hanover, Germany from June 15 – 20 and…
Johnson Controls introduces TYCO® Nitrogen Corrosion Solutions portfolio for fire sprinkler systems
Featuring NG-1 nitrogen generators Johnson Controls announces a new TYCO® portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry,…
E2S major on hazardous area integrated warning device assemblies at OTC 2020
E2S Warning Signals is featuring its new range of integrated signalling assemblies on Booth 1739 at OTC, 04 to 07 May, Houston USA. Providing system designers and installers with pre-configured solutions, the new E2S range eliminates the cost of on-site…
Hempel appoints Katarina Lindström as COO
Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company’s ambition to double in size. As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating…
Addressing the latest in fire safety and disaster prevention in Taiwan and APAC at Fire & Safety
Fire & Safety, concurrently held with Secutech Taiwan 22 – 24 April 2020, will have international and local manufacturers showcasing products and solutions for best practices in fire safety for various verticals as well as effective disaster prevention and mitigation…
Firefighters warn people to “vape safe” after man badly burnt by exploding e-cig
A man was badly burnt and left with scars on his leg after a vape exploded in his pocket when it came into contact with his keys. Fortunately for contractor Richard Bingham, he was at Whittington Hospital in Upper Holloway…
Dubai Civil Defence – Fire Safety Forum
The Fire Safety Forum UAE is held annually by the General Command of Civil Defence to recognize achievements and trends in the firefighting, building and fire protection industries. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Interior and under the…
Fire Australia 2020 early bird registrations now open
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) is excited to announce early bird registrations are now open for the Fire Australia Conference and Tradeshow 2020. Register before 9 March 2020 to save up to $300 off your ticket! Join us for…
New look, new brochure
We’ve recently created a new brochure, which contains all the information you need to know about our products and services in one handy place – check it out! The brochure also comes in English, Spanish and Italian. IF YOU WOULD…
Vimpex announces smart acquisition
As of 31 January 2020, leading specialist manufacturer of world-class fire evacuation, signalling and building infrastructure system products Vimpex Limited has acquired the legal rights and ownership of Sigma Fire and Security and its brands Smart+Guard and Smart+Cage from Evac+Chair International. Vimpex Managing Director James Jones says that “This important acquisition marks a pivotal moment…
An EPiCC response to Emergencies and Disasters
THE FUTURE media and communication response to emergencies and disasters within the UK will be shaped by a new not for profit organisation launched today (Tuesday, 4 th February). EPiCC (Emergency Practitioners in Crisis Communication) will support the development and…
PAROC ® ensures BS 5422 compliant pipe insulation designs with its innovative BIM tool
PAROC ®, the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient and fire safe insulation solutions, has announced the availability of its new building information modelling (BIM) tool. The Paroc Plug-In has been developed to help architects, specifiers and consultants save time when designing…
Warringtonfire Australia invests in cone testing capabilities
Independent fire-testing company Warringtonfire, which is part of the Element Group, has invested in cone testing capabilities at its Melbourne, Australia laboratory. The laboratory’s new cone calorimeter evaluates the reaction-to-fire properties of a material in a well-defined fire scenario. Cone…