19th May 2020 will see the Tall Building/High Rise Conference come to London alongside FIREX at the Excel exhibition centre. Speakers from Canada, Australia, Germany and US will provide valuable insights into current best practice and firefighting innovation. The conference…
New Technical Managers for Euralarm
The professional team of Euralarm has been strengthened with two new Technical Managers. Michael Scharnowsky has been appointed Technical Manager of the Fire and Extinguishing sections; Benoit Stockbroeckx will be the new Technical Manager for the Security and Services sections.…
Scotland experienced a white goods fire almost every day in 2019
Scotland experienced a white goods fire almost every day during 2019. A total of 348 fires occurred in Scottish homes over the 12-month period – with the majority resulting from washing machines and tumble dryers. In all, the country suffered…
Oteac announces agreement to design and install FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
Oteac Ltd, part of Nucore Group, announces a new distribution arrangement with Fire Pro UK Ltd to be the manufacturer-approved designer and installer of Fire Pro condensed aerosol systems. Oteac is an international service company with over 30 years’ experience offering…
New fire commissioner signs covenant with UK Armed Forces
London Fire Brigade’s first Commissioner in 75 years to have served as a commissioned officer in the British army has today sign a covenant with the UK armed forces. The agreement formalises the Brigade’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces…
FirePro UK wins major award
FirePro UK has won the prestigious active / passive fire project of the year award at Fire & Security Excellence awards. The awards were held at the Hilton Park Lane, London and FirePro UK were proud to beat off stiff…
Crisis Management in Tall Buildings Conference set to Challenge Current Thinking and Highlight Best Practice
21st May 2020 will see the Crisis Management in Tall Buildings Conference come to London alongside FIREX at the Excel exhibition centre. Recent events such as terrorist attacks, cyber hacks, and drone scares have made the discipline of Crisis Management…
Construction Fire Safety Conference Coming to London in May 2020
20th May 2020 will see the Construction Fire Safety Conference come to London alongside FIREX at the Excel exhibition centre. A recent spate of high-profile construction fires has raised questions about the efficacy of standards, guidance, insurance and risk management.…
NFPA announces new, local representation to further safety and enforcement advancements in the Middle East and North Africa region
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will have a local representative who will oversee the overall regional planning, direction, coordination and support of international development functions in the Middle East and North Africa. Anas Alzaid, an electrical engineering consultant with more than…
Sparking Safety – Government announces electrical checks for PRS
Responding to the announcement of the imminent introduction of mandatory electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector (PRS), Martyn Allen, Technical Director at Electrical Safety First, commented: “Today’s commitment by the Government to bring mandatory electrical safety checks into…
Securex West Africa opens Visitor Registration ahead of its 10th anniversary this March.
As of Tuesday 14th January, visitor registration for West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for professionals working across the security, fire and safety supply chain is open. Encompassing commercial, cyber, homeland and perimeter security, fire and safety, the two-day event…
PPG protects world’s largest airport terminal with fire-resistant, sustainably advantaged coatings
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its interior and exterior coatings are enhancing protection, safety and sustainability for the new Beijing Daxing International Airport terminal building. The terminal, which is the largest in the world at 7.5 million square feet,…
Firexo joins forces with Beeswift Limited one of the leading personal protective equipment (PPE) providers in the UK
Ground-breaking fire extinguishing company Firexo has partnered with Beeswift, one of the largest manufacturers and wholesale producers of PPE in the UK. Beeswift will begin distributing the Firexo range from December as Firexo looks to build upon its successful first…
IWMC 2020: The Call for Papers has been released
The 20th International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) will take place in Warsaw, Poland, on 7th and 8th October 2020 at the Regent Warsaw Hotel. Today, the call for papers was released. The deadline to hand in abstracts is 15th May.…
All systems “go” for 2020 – the year of INTERSCHUTZ
The countdown is on, and the excitement is mounting. With roughly six months left until the start of INTERSCHUTZ, all systems are “go” for an extraordinary showcase in June. In terms of numbers, the event is already delivering record-breaking results,…
Euralarm welcomes new member 3M
Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed 3M as new member. The company will join the Extinguishing Section of Euralarm which activities cover automatic extinguishing systems using gas, water, foam, powder and aerosols, oxygen reduction systems, portable equipment…
OFR Welcomes experienced engineers as UK-wide team tops 70
The UKs leading independent fire engineering consultancy, OFR Consultants has expanded capacity in London with the appointment of experienced team members, Gary Marlow and Jack Wilshaw. With 70 people now based across its seven UK offices in Manchester, London, Edinburgh,…
How to take a new system to market in record time
“Why communication is key to acing the safety certification process” Martin McCullagh, Business Development Manager for Fire Detection at BRE Global When a company sets out to bring a new fire detection product to market, one of the main challenges…
Fanning the Flames: Hollis appoints Fire Engineering Partner
International independent real estate consultants Hollis has appointed experienced fire safety consultant Steve Cooper as Fire Engineering Partner. The appointment highlights Hollis’ commitment to fire safety, especially in the area of fire engineering and fire protection. Several large fires over…
Make Fire Safety your New Year’s Resolution
With the New Year underway, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) would like to remind residents to make home fire safety a priority. This month, we’re supporting the Fire Kills campaign, which asks people to make sure they fit…