Advanced Insulation, a UK-based manufacturer, has been awarded the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Innovation award for its underdeck and bulkhead fire protection and insulation system – ContraFlame® MS400. In the first week of October, the oil price hit its highest level…
Brace Yourself for IMPACT!
4EVAC’s new IMPACT launched at Security Essen. Security Essen 2018 provided a broad platform for all aspects of technology and services aimed at the protection and safety sectors. Among the 950 exhibitors benefiting from this international showcase was Dutch voice…
Vimpex vision becomes a reality
‘The fire sector is undergoing rapid change whilst constantly evolving, which requires manufacturers to adapt and innovate,’ Vimpex Managing Director James Jones explained to guests at the unveiling of the company’s ambitious new state-of-the-art manufacturing production facility at Great Wakering, Essex. He was responding to…
Johnson Controls partners with Lumkani to bring fire safety to urban informal settlements
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…
Coltraco Ultrasonics are excited to announce the brand-new generation of flow meter, the Portasonic® 2.FL0
After rigorous research and design, Coltraco are proud to release a more accurate, reliable and flexible ultrasonic flow meter. Accurate – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is accurate to +/-1% accuracy Reliable – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is calibrated to ISO17025 standards Flexible – the Portasonic 2.FL0 has 3 modes of operation, making it…
Kentec confirms two new senior appointments to support the company’s international growth
Kentec, a leading life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Derrick Hall as Director of Sales and Costas Constantinides as Head of International Business Development to further drive the company’s domestic and international growth. The appointments will support Kentec’s successful…
Florida Slammed by Hurricane Michael
The category 4 storm is believed to be the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (17:30 Universal Time) on October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida.…
Johnson Controls announces new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers
Corrosion-resistant sprinklers designed for use in commercial occupancies Johnson Controls announces its new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers intended for commercial applications where corrosive conditions may exist. The TY-B has a 5 mm diameter heat-sensitive glass bulb rated standard…
afac18 powered by INTERSHUTZ Conference Review
Back in Western Australia for the first time in six years, AFAC18 powered by INTERSCHUTZ was held from 5 – 8 September at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The theme for this year’s conference was ‘changing lives in a changing world’ and 2,831 attendees from 25 countries participated in the multi-streamed conference and exhibition.
The conference content was presented through the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Research Forum, the two day AFAC Conference and for the first time, the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference.
Further presentations took place on the Expo Stage, which was just one of the features of the INTERSCHUTZ exhibition. The exhibition showcased the latest emergency management products from 170 exhibiting organisations. The live demonstration area proved to be a big hit with attendees and included an explosion-proof firefighting robot, demolition robot, road crash rescue simulation and more.
The ever popular AFAC Gala Dinner attracted over 1,000 attendees and we would like to thank Firefighters Mutual Bank for sponsoring the dinner and helping raise over $4,000 for the Fiona Wood Foundation.
The Professional Development Program consisted of workshops and field trips aimed at giving attendees practical insights to take back to their agencies.
We would like to thank our host agencies, sponsors and exhibitors, speakers, delegates and visitors for making this year’s conference and exhibition one to remember.
MDM welcomes new member to the sales team
The Director’s of MDM Publishing Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Coward as International Sales Manager. Mike is well respected within the industry having worked within international fire publishing as a Sales Manager for 16 years. Commenting…
Reconnect with Your International Colleagues at The Emergency Services Show
The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 19-20 September. This year’s event features over 90 free CPD-accredited seminars, an exciting opportunity to watch fire and rescue crews participate in daily Extrication and First Aid & Trauma…
Reducing carcinogens with Compressed Air Foam and other topics during iCAFS
Are you involved in firefighting and open to innovation on extinguishing methods or are you already a user of Compressed Air Foam (CAF) and do you want to know more about the various extinguishing possibilities of this versatile extinguishing technology? Then you shouldn’t miss the first brand independent Compressed Air Foam Symposium (iCAFS) in Amsterdam on the 19th and 20th of September
GAAM Emergency Products – 85 years of innovation as manufacturer and supplier of firefighting pumps
In 2018 GAAM is proud to celebrate 85 years of partnership with Australia’s fire, rescue, security, ambulance, emergency services and industrial organisations. GAAM was founded in 1933 by the Falconer family and has established itself as a company synonymous with…
Rosenbauer – a reliable partner to the fire services
Rosenbauer International AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of systems for firefighting and disaster protection. The company develops and produces vehicles, fire extinguishing systems, equipment and telematics solutions for professional, industrial, plant and volunteer fire services, and systems for preventive…
Personal protective equipment needs to be clean, safe and reliable
Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect lives and property. Although heat stress, smoke and fire take many lives, cancer has emerged as the silent killer. For our brave first responders, personal equipment once designed to protect may actually…
Phenix Technology, Inc. – The leader in helmet design
Phenix Technology, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and operates out of its facility located in Riverside, California. Phenix believes the best people to design and sell fire helmets are the people who have worn them personally. Collectively, their…
Emergency One (UK) Limited – The UK’s largest designer & manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue vehicles
Formed in 1989, the company has grown steadily to now produce over 230 vehicles a year from our 10,500m2 manufacturing base (8-acre campus) in Cumnock, Scotland. Our clients face the daily challenge of responding to a range of incidents in…
PBI Performance Products – Innovation drives success at PBI
PBI has become a global force in firefighter protection thanks to the company’s unwavering commitment to continuous research and innovation that keeps breaking new ground in fabric performance technology. In the 32 years since opening for business in Charlotte, North…
Sicor S.p.A. – The best protection system for the head in wildland fire fighting
Certified UNI EN ISO 9001, Sicor S.p.A. is specialized in design, manufacture and marketing of helmets, visors, goggles and gas detectors. Its current product lines are entirely made in Italy and include: Dielectric helmets Anti-riot helmets Helmets for wildland fire…
Bronto Skylift Australia/New Zealand – Representing the world leaders in hydraulic aerial fire appliances
Bronto Skylift Oy Ab with headquarters in Finland, are world leaders in the design, manufacture and sales/after sales service for hydraulic aerial appliances ranging in operating height from 17m to 112m. During the past 50 years Bronto Skylift have delivered…
Security Essen 2018 – Digital security is one main focal point at Security Essen 2018
Messe Essen will become the meeting place of the international security industry: From September 25 to 28, Security Essen will be the showcase for innovations and new solutions in civil security. The leading event will take place on Messe Essen’s…
Will there be a firefighter in the future?
I was talking to an RAAF pilot recently about how technology with drones has changed the role of a pilot, and he explained that they are moving towards pilots operating their aircraft with a joystick in a bunker thousands of…