Smart fire detection devices provide safety for vulnerable people in South Africa Families living in informal settlements in South Africa will now be better protected against devastating fires thanks to a newly announced partnership between Johnson Controls and Lumkani. The…
AEI Cables offers new distribution service
Leading supplier AEI Cables has moved to new UK headquarters to further add to its specialist services for the fire performance market. The move to the new site in Washington, Tyne and Wear, means the company can offer speed of…
DHF, Secured by Design and the Fire Industry Association release joint publication on fire safety
In an unprecedented collaboration within the fire and security industry, three not-for-profit organisations with expertise in fire and security doorsets have combined their knowledge to offer guidance on a newly-published document on flat entrance doorsets. The joint publication: A Guide for…
Firex provides showcase for Patol’s detection expertise
Patol will be returning to the Firex International1 exhibition to demonstrate its extensive capabilities in industrial fire protection. The focus on stand FX650 will be one of the more recent additions to Patol’s product range – the Fire Thermal Infrared…
Advanced Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Installation of its 100th Panel on London Underground
The 100th fire alarm control panel, from global leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, has been installed on the London Underground. The UK-based manufacturer is celebrating its 20th year in business with more than 60 Tube…
How to prevent fire extinguisher and exit door misuse
Are you suffering from fire extinguisher and exit door misuse? It is not unheard of to see fire extinguishers being used as temporary doorstops, especially in conjunction with exit door misuse – but they are also prone to theft and…
New residential sprinkler seminar running in April
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) in collaboration with the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition will be hosting a national seminar series in April on the new requirements for residential sprinklers in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019. The Sprinkler Technical…
The Fire Safety Event to showcase world class seminar programme – including the Tall Building Fire Protection Area, hosted by the ASFP
Western Business Events (WBE), host of The Fire Safety Event, is pleased to release further developments on this year’s exciting seminar programme. Now in it’s third year The Fire Safety Event features a powerful combination of education, networking and business…
TB Forum 2019: the largest congress of security leaders has ended. The annual program of meetings of all security areas has started!
The International Forum of Security and Safety Technologies took place on 12-14 of February in Crocus Expo and became the largest annual event in the security field. During these three days TB Forum was confirmed as VIP-event on all matters…
ASFP announces passive fire protection training dates
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced several new Spring and Summer dates for its Foundation Course in Passive Fire Protection. The 7-day classroom-based courses will take place in Leeds, commencing on 21 March; East Midlands and Dublin…
It’s time to include mechanical smoke extraction in building regs
In response to the Government’s recent call for evidence as part of their review of Approved Document B (Fire Safety), FlaktGroup has stressed the importance of clear technical performance standards for mechanical smoke shafts in future guidance. Simon Plummer, FlaktGroup’s national…
Kentec protects Maidstone Studios and its stars
A highly sophisticated Taktis panel from Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer installed by DPJ Fire and Security Ltd is helping protect visitors, staff and actors at Maidstone Studios in Kent, one of the UK’s largest independent broadcasting facilities.…
Nominations Open for the International Aerial Firefighting Awards 2019
The International Aerial Firefighting Awards are presented annually to recognise a significant contribution by an individual or organisation to aerial firefighting. The winners will be announced at the Aerial Firefighting Conference Dinner on 19th March 2019 during Aerial Firefighting Europe…
Smoke Clearances Systems for Evacuation Presented at Kuwait Safety Conference
Safety Design in Buildings, Kuwait Conference March 5, 2019 at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait SDiB is the leading debating platform for safety and fire professionals in the construction industry. Initiated in collaboration with Intersec in 2012, the…
SECON 2019 – Asia’s Biggest Integrated Security Exhibition
SECON 2019 – will be held from 6th to 8th of March 2019, at Halls 3 ~ 4, KINTEX, Korea! Held from 6th to 8th of March, 2019. 500 Exhibitors from 15 Countries! Various Contents Programmes during the Show Period.…
AFAC 18
At #AFAC18 we heard from speakers and leaders across the sector with the program on “Changing lives in a changing world”. Watch the full video above. For more information please visit: www.afacconference.com.au
Telgian’s Russ Leavitt to present Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Fire Hazard Considerations webinar
The Energy Storage Systems Fire Hazard Considerations webinar is timely for fire protection professionals, as advancing technology continues to drive the innovation of power sources required to operate modern equipment. For example, power system advancements have allowed for the continuous…
Safety Design in Buildings, Kuwait Conference
Safety Design in Buildings, Kuwait Conference March 5, 2019 at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait SDiB is the leading debating platform for safety and fire professionals in the construction industry. Initiated in collaboration with Intersec in 2012, the…
Latest Amendment B Guidance Could Lead To Significant Delays And Breach Of Regulations, Warns Bureau Veritas
Latest Amendment B Guidance Could Lead To Significant Delays And Breach Of Regulations, Warns Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas is urging the construction industry to ensure that the practical ramifications of the latest government guidance on the amended Approved Document B…
The Call for Papers for IWMC 2019 has been released
The 19th International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 23rd and 24th October 2019 at the Ameron Abion Spreebogen Waterside Hotel. Earlier today (14th January), the call for papers was released. The deadline to hand…