A leading provider of building management services is urging facilities and building managers with responsibility for educational establishments to ensure their emergency lighting systems are ‘fit for purpose’ – following a spate of high-profile incidents. The call for action…
Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) reflects upon 2019 as one of its most successful years
Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), is reflecting on what has been one of its most successful years to date. In 2015, the pro-active federation had under 300 members on its books, but the past five years…
Timeless classics with a unique fire service heritage
William Wood Watches is a sustainable British watch brand that upcycles UK fire fighting material into their watches. The brand is named after the founder’s, Jonny Garrett’s grandfather, William Wood, who served in the British Fire Service for over 25…
New CPD Webinar to raise awareness on the benefits of Multi-Sensor technology
Leading life safety manufacturer, Hochiki Europe, is set to host a CPD-accredited webinar at 2pm on 5 March 2020 focusing on the benefits of multi-sensors and the importance of understanding the most appropriate accreditation for this technology. The free-to-attend session…
Property company fined for fire safety breaches after resident unable to escape during blaze
A resident who was unable to access an emergency escape route during a fire was found standing on a windowsill hanging from guttering and had to be rescued by firefighters. Management company Harper Stone Properties Ltd has been fined after…
ASSA ABLOY door closers meet certification demands for uninsulated metal fire doors
ASSA ABLOY’s range of door closers is one of the few available on the market to satisfy the certification demands of uninsulated metal fire doors, the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has announced. At the end of…
RECALL-READY with ALEXA & ESF
Leading consumer protection charity, Electrical Safety First, has launched a new Alexa app, to help slash the number of electrical fires in UK homes. Using voice technology to easily access information on product recalls, consumers can effortlessly discover if they…
Extensive public address and voice evacuation solution installed in record time
Customized safety solution at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center With an exhibition space of over 500,000 square meters – the equivalent of roughly 50 football fields – Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center is the largest trade fair and congress…
Bureau Veritas urges Education Sector to take a more studious approach to safety amid shocking statistics
Amid shocking recent statistics around the very real safety risks presented in UK schools, Bureau Veritas is urging all education institutions to add a more diligent approach to safety and compliance as a priority focus this year. According to a…
Office fatigue is a thing of the past for MDM
Having tried out the range of innovative products from Sit-Stand.Com at a health and safety show it was only a matter of time before they became a feature in the offices of MDM Publishing Ltd. MDM is a global publisher…
Nittan announces ‘Elite’ Partner of the Year, and further expands ‘Elite’ Distributor Programme
Nittan Europe, UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, is pleased to announced Dublin based Fire Technology Ireland (FTI) as its Nittan Elite Partner of the year. At the same time, the company has expanded its Nittan Elite Distributor programme with the appointment of Eurotech Fire Systems. Nittan’s Elite programmes have been…
False fire alarms on the rise: Do you require a solution?
More than 3,100 false fire alarms were maliciously activated across England in 2018/19 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on our emergency services and reducing the confidence the general public have in fire alarms. The latest Home Office…
Don’t forget to book your place for the BRE Fire Research Conference 2020
The Fifth Fire Research Conference will be held on 13th February 2020. Reflecting BRE’s standing in the field of fire behaviour research and fire performance testing, the programme will reveal the diversity and influence of BRE’s research activities, working with…
Conferences will focus on High Rise Firefighting, Construction Fire Safety and Crisis Management
Three separate one day ‘focus’ conferences, will take the place of the International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in 2020. Building on delegate feedback from events undertaken in 2019, the three themed events will feature expert speakers, latest innovations and…
World’s Leading Thinkers on High Rise Firefighting coming to London Conference in May 2020
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…