As Fire Door Safety Week 2020 draws to a close, Bureau Veritas is taking the opportunity to give another reminder about the importance of properly fitted and maintained fire doors to enhance safety in the event of a fire. Fire…
IWMA introduces The Matrix
In September the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) introduced The Matrix to their webpage at www.iwma.net The document is a visualization of all current water mist applications and associated fire test protocols that have been published by certification/test agencies. IWMA…
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR UKCA?
All you need to know about the UK equivalent to CE marking and CPR fire testing, as exiting the European Union trade deals continue to conclusion – contact the team today for priority testing! The background – BASEC’s position on…
Element achieves IAS accreditation for façade division in Dubai
Al Futtaim Element Materials Technology has received AC291 accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for the third party inspections of exterior cladding and curtainwall systems in Dubai, UAE. The IAS’ AC291 accreditation signifies Al Futtaim Element as a special…
Virtual Hazmat – assessing the impact of COVID-19 on hazmat best practice
Date: 14 October 2020Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (BST), networking from 16:30 – 18:30 (BST):Paid for event: £50+VAT Find out more and register NCEC’s Hazmat conference has proved to be the ultimate forum for hazmat professionals to gain knowledge and share experiences with…
PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT!
C-TEC’s CAST and Hush Pro systems specified at a mixed-use site C-TEC’s revolutionary CAST and Hush Pro fire alarm systems are safeguarding a charming cluster of commercial and residential properties in Llangollen, Wales. As a ‘mixed-use’ building housing both business…
Dirk Laibach appointed to the IWMA Board
As of now, Dirk Laibach is a new member of the IWMA board of directors. IWMA general manager Bettina McDowell says: “Mr Laibach, who will have to be confirmed in office during the IWMA member meeting in October, replaces Peter…
Dräger helps reduce Firefighters risk of exposure to carcinogens with new packaged solution
Dräger has launched a range of solutions for cleaning breathing apparatus, respiratory masks and PPE equipment that reduce the risk of carcinogen contamination within emergency teams as part of its Health for the Firefighter campaign. Dräger have worked in partnership…
Kiwa first associate member Euralarm
Euralarm has welcomed its first associate member: Kiwa, a trusted and proven partner in the field of fire safety and security. The autonomous global company is specialized in testing, inspection, certification, training and consultancy services. With these services, Kiwa contributes…
IWMA to support UN Goals
Being an agent of an eco-friendly technology, the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) has resolved the support of three of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No. 6 (clean water and sanitation), no. 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and…
Onscene Solutions adds color-changing LED compartment lights to its lineup
OnScene Solutions, a leading manufacturer of cargo slides, LED lighting and apparatus solutions in the fire and emergency vehicle industry, has added color-changing compartment lights to its product lineup. These lights are available in blue/white, red/white or green/white combination in…
LISTEN UP!
New infrared hearing solutions now available from SigNET Listentech’s innovative ListenIR range of infrared hearing technology is now available from SigNET. Ideal for classrooms, performing arts studios, courtrooms, places of worship or anywhere where amplified audio needs to be private,…
New Emergency Lighting Range from Advanced
All EasySafe products are designed to work with LuxIntelligent, Advanced’s emergency light testing system. Powered directly from the LuxIntelligent panel, Advanced’s EasySafe devices require no local power supply and are compatible with any existing LuxIntelligent luminaires and exit signs, enabling…
FireDos GEN III foam proportioning systems receive FM approval according to the new test standard 5130/TD 197
Woelfersheim / Germany (August 31, 2020). The new GEN III foam proportioning system from FireDos is approved by FM Approvals. The products have been tested according to the extended, more demanding test standard 5130/TD 197, meaning it meets one of…
Larry Lacefield Named Telgian Fire Safety President
Telgian Fire Safety (TFS) recently announced the appointment of Larry L. Lacefield as President. In this position, Lacefield will maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations. Lacefield is a dynamic and proven business leader with more than…
Viking EMEA strengthens its Viking Turkey
Viking EMEA strengthens its Viking Turkey organization and appoints Nihat Yıldırım as new Country Manager Differdange/Istanbul: Viking EMEA is delighted to announce that Nihat Yıldırım joined its organization as Country Manager for Viking Turkey on 1st June 2020. In this…
Dräger launches ‘Health for the Firefighter’ campaign in response to firefighters’ health concerns
Dräger, an international leader in medical and safety technology, is launching its ‘Health for the Firefighter’ campaign to support fire services in driving the cultural changes that are required to protect firefighter health. The launch follows a survey* of UK…