As the international fire industry comes to terms with the serious tall building fires that have occurred in recent times, there is a need to consider how we can improve and enhance the current processes and equipment used for tall building fire safety and firefighting. The…
Dubai’s Museum of the Future selects Sherwin-Williams fire protection technology to safeguard iconic structure
The iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai chose Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings to provide a fire protection coating solution for its breathtaking structure. The challenge for the company’s fire protection experts was the museum’s remarkable design, a joint-free…
Introducing the DQE Slyde Evacuation Sled, A Reliable and Cost-Effective Solution for Non-Ambulatory Building Evacuation
DQE today announced the acquisition of the Slyde Evacuation Sled, an innovative expansion of its emergency evacuation product line. In the event of fires, natural disasters, attacks or other emergencies, moving injured or immobilized individuals can be a challenge. The DQE Slyde…
John Caliri, Jr. Receives Telgian’s Pat Ryan Team Spirit Award
The most prestigious honor bestowed at Telgian each year is the Pat Ryan Team Spirit Award. The award celebrates teamwork at its highest level and was created in memory of Telgian associate Pat Ryan. This award recognizes the spirit of…
19th International Water Mist Conference – Event Page online now
The conference webpage for the 19th International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) is now online! The event will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 23rd and 24th October 2019. Venue will be the Ameron Abion Spreebogen Waterside Hotel. For easy access,…
Peter Brunoehler has been named Vice President of Sales
Peter Brunoehler has been named vice president of sales at Firetrace International, the leader in fire suppression systems for micro-environments. In his new position, Peter will provide leadership, strategic direction, and management of the sales organization. He is responsible for…
Two incidents at Myanmar airports has kept firefighting crews on their toes
A Myanmar pilots expertise saved the day after his aircraft’s landing gear failed, safely putting the jet on the runway with no front wheels on Sunday, an official said. Myanmar Airlines flight UB-103 – an Embraer-190 model – touched the ground at around…
Visit Johnson Controls booth at Fire Australia 2019!
Are you looking for cutting-edge fire suppression and fire detection technologies to protect Data Centres? Stop by Johnson Controls booth #300 and speak with a team member to learn how our global portfolio of powerful brands and integrated solutions can…
Red Cross installing thousands of smoke alarms in hundreds of Hawaii homes
The Hawaiian news reports a national initiative to save lives from fires is helping kupuna on Oahu. As part of its “Sound the Alarm” campaign, the Red Cross is installing 100,000 alarms in 100 cities. In Hawaii, the organization says…
E2S D1xB2 explosion proof SIL 2 warning signals launching at NFPA 2019
The latest addition to the E2S Warning Signals D1x family are the D1xB2 beacons, which offer global approvals with SIL1 and SIL 2 compliance. Light sources are available as either Xenon or LED. Strobes are offered in 5, 10, 15 or 21…
NAO report on progress delivering the Emergency Services Network
The delayed Emergency Services Network (ESN) for th is likely to be even later than expected and the government’s already increased forecast costs are highly uncertain, according to today’s report by the National Audit Office (NAO). ESN is intended to…
November premier of “CEFE powered by INTERSCHUTZ”
INTERSCHUTZ is expanding its international network, launching the first-ever “CEFE powered by INTERSCHUTZ” this November in Shanghai. With the addition of CEFE – the “China Emergency and Fire Exhibition” – INTERSCHUTZ organizer Deutsche Messe has increased its global involvement in…
Battery standards under fire in Australia due to fire history
An article by Caitlin Fitzsimons in the Sydney Morning Herald highlights the problems being encountered with lithium batteries in Australia. Consumer advocates have called for stronger safety regulations for lithium-ion batteries after a house fire was thought to be caused…
Johnson Controls Data Centre Fire Protection Symposium 2019 (Melbourne, Australia)
As business needs evolve and expand, companies are demanding more from their data centres and are upscaling, retrofitting and optimising existing centre space. Attend Johnson Controls Data Centre Fire Protection Symposium to learn more about the latest fire suppression solutions…
Holmatro becomes official supplier to FIA
As officially announced at the FIA Conference 2019 in South Africa on May 1st, Holmatro has become a FIA Official Supplier and will provide its latest hydraulic cutting and spreading equipment to FIA sanctioned circuits worldwide. As part of the…
MSA host round table event
Future proofing fire protection and improving the lives of fire service personnel – change the way you think about respiratory apparatus was the focus of MSA’s recent round table event. Firefighter safety is clearly something that is top of everyone’s…
Osprey Door Safeguards Fire Station at Dubai Drydocks
Following Jewers success with new Civil Defence stations in Dubai over the past decade, Jewers Doors were recently commissioned to install a 10 leaf Osprey sliding folding door to the Fire Station which services the Drydocks World complex at Al…
FläktGroup warns of dangers of illegal smoke dampers
Smoke dampers play an important role by stopping smoke from leaking as part of an extraction system. However, FläktGroup, a leading provider of air management solutions, reveals that, in many cases, the mandatory standard for smoke dampers is being overlooked…
Everything PANTHER – Dusseldorf Airport has been relying on Rosenbauer ARFF vehicles for over 40 years
The first vehicles with Rosenbauer FOAMATIC* were put into service in 1976 Vehicles from the PANTHER series have been in operation since the mid-1990s As of this year, two new PANTHERs with eco-friendly Euro 6 engines have been added to…
Victaulic Celebrates 100 Years of Customer – Focused Patented Innovation
Victaulic celebrates a century of innovation – 100 years since it was granted its first industry patent for mechanical pipe joining solutions. On its Centennial “Innoversary,” the company continues to develop and patent groundbreaking technologies, with a current portfolio of more…
Pulsiam Presents Utilizing Unmanned Aircraft in Public Safety at EENA
Pulsiam participates in EENA panel and discusses the use cases where utilizing drones can improve operations within emergency control rooms and emergency responses. This month, Pulsiam attended EENA 2019 in Dubrovnik, Croatia and participated in a panel titled “Unmanned Aircrafts: Going Beyond.” Holly…
Severe floods in Indonesia have killed 17 and displaced thousands
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/at-least-17-dead-thousands-displaced-after-severe-indonesia-11486770 Floods on the Indonesian island of Sumatra have killed at least 17 people with nine missing after days of heavy rain-triggered floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, authorities said on Sunday (Apr 28). Sutopo Purwo Nugroho,…
