To overcome new fire safety challenges, greater awareness on innovative fire safety technologies is needed. Fire suppression specialist and BAFSA member Plumis is supporting the National Fire Chief Council’s (NFCC) sprinkler week campaign (18-24 May) but is highlighting the need…
Apollo Fire Detectors joins forces to protect former military rehab centre during the COVID-19 pandemic
Teamwork, flexibility and a commitment to customer service have resulted in Apollo fire detectors being installed, commissioned and in operation in just four weeks at a former defence medical rehabilitation centre that is being transformed into a community-style hospital for…
Keep Your Eyes Up
In places where the ceiling height is high, beam type (beam) smoke detectors are preferred for fire detection. Mavli Elektronik A.Ş., which has been developing products and services in the field of fire and gas detection systems since 1987. It…
Ed Chivers appointed as Global Product and Accreditation Director
Here at Reacton Fire Suppression, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Chivers as Global Product and Certification Director. Since joining the business in 2016, Ed has been instrumental in Reacton’s achievement of world-class product accreditations and approvals.…
Victaulic Adds Virtual Access to Renowned Continuing Education Program
Victaulic, the world’s leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, is now offering free virtual courses from its accredited and award-winning Victaulic University program to construction professionals around the world. Growing demand for more versatile training options and shrinking access to…
Sprinklers save life and property
This week (18 – 24 May) is national sprinkler awareness week. Recently we had an incident where the sprinkler system saved both life and property at Winchester Court, Sherwood. Crews from Stockhill and Arnold fire stations attended Winchester Court, Chestnut…
NightSearcher Solaris Pro and Pro X – 16,000 Lumen Rechargeable LED Floodlight
The Solaris Pro is the latest addition to the renowned NightSearcher Solaris floodlight range. This high powered portable floodlight is extremely compact, light weight and is designed for all types of emergency or industrial applications. This high-power, 16,000 lumen output…
Zhejiang Export Online (Thailand) of Personal Protective Equipment Products
As a pre-show activity before Secutech Thailand, Messe Frankfurt and its Thailand partner, Worldex G.E.C., will be organising an online business matching session from 25 – 29 May 2020. The goal is to connect Thailand and ASEAN countries with major…
Fire and Rescue are unsung heroes in new pack!
A brand new edition of Top Trumps, honouring Covid 19 key and essential workers, hits shops on Monday 4th May. The game lauds and applauds those key and essential workers who have saved Britain during the Pandemic.. from doctors and…
Kentec protects Glasgow Coronavirus hospital from the risk of fire
Sigma XT Gas Suppression panels, manufactured by Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, are protecting NHS staff and patients at the Louisa Jordan NHS Facility Glasgow – located at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) which provides more…
Troy Wiltbank joins Telgian as Regional Practice Leader
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Wiltbank as Regional Practice Leader for its Seattle office. In this position, Wiltbank will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and growth of the region. In…
Hyde pilots Evident Software to provide assurance to tenants about the safety of their home
Two-year pilot scheme of Evident Software will benefit 530 social homes across London Social housing residents living in 530 homes across London are now safer from the risk of fire, thanks to a pilot of new technology to track and…
‘Business as usual’ for Door & Hardware Federation amid COVID-19 challenge
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is keen to reiterate to its members and the wider industry that, despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s very much ‘business as usual’. Just two weeks ago, the proactive Tamworth-based trade association…
FPA announce the sudden death of David Poxon
It is with great sadness that the Fire Protection Association announces the sudden death of our colleague David Poxon. David died suddenly on 22nd April 2020 after a short battle with cancer. David worked at the Fire Protection Association in…
Stay connected with the life safety community at Digital Week
FIREX International, alongside its co-located shows IFSEC International, Safety & Health Expo, Facilities Show, Workplace Wellbeing Show and Intelligent Building Europe, is launching an exciting new programme of digital content to keep you connected with your industry during the lockdown…
Evolution enters partnership agreement with Fireco to promote new wireless door retainer
Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has entered into a partnership agreement with Fireco, the leading manufacturer of wireless fire door retainers, to supply and install the latter’s Pro range, including Freedor Pro and Dorgard Pro. Freedor Pro…
COVID-19 and the Fire Service: a Roundtable with Business and Industry Leaders
The full impact of COVID-19 is still to be accounted for, but one thing is certain; the world has assuredly changed as a result of it. Jim Johnson, Bobby Halton, Garry Briese, and Bernie Banks, with host, Paul Darley, come…
Euralarm: adopt Date of Withdrawal as effective implementation date of standards
Euralarm released a Communiqué with recommendations on updating national Codes (like a Building Code, Fire Code, etc.) when new Standards become available. The development of new or revised standards follows a certain process that is finalised with the ratification of…
Waterous announces new warranty
Best in Industry Warranty Brings Unapparelled Peace of Mind Waterous, the fire industry’s longest standing and most trusted fire pump manufacturer, has unveiled a new pump warranty. The new standard, seven-year parts warranty is designed to bring customers added assurance…
POTTER ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF MODBUS LINK
Potter Supports Modbus For Industrial Applications St. Louis, MO– Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA, announces the release of the Modbus Link. The Potter Modbus Link is TCP/IP based software that enables up to 10 compatible…