As new global standards evolve, technology in fire suppression systems must do so also in order to achieve ultimate safety and protection with smart fire fighting With a huge variety of on-road and off-road vehicles in the UK, it’s important that businesses protect these valuable assets against the risk of fire. Not only is it expensive to repair and replace vehicles, but the loss of operations can also be costly,
Bureau Veritas has secured a place for Fire Engineering services on the Procure Partnerships Framework, designed to simplify procurement for the public sector. Structured around 11 regional framework lots, the Procure Partnerships Framework provides local delivery with national governance to support public sector bodies with their construction projects. Bureau Veritas has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework Professional Services Agreement in all regions. The four-year framework starts on 1st
Standards for products and services are at the heart of success of the fire safety industry. Euralarm’ members need a fast and flexible standards-setting system because it is not only the best way to serve the interests of customers, the industry and society but also is a basic requirement for a safe and secure society. Our standardisation system helps us to continue to deliver the highest levels of safety and
The European standard EN 469, which ensures protective clothing worn by firefighters is of good quality, fit for purpose and adequately protective, has been revised and published this month. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN469: 2020 Protective clothing for firefighters – Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting in mid-August. EN 469 covers general clothing design, labelling, minimum performance requirements, and the tests that should be carried out
Early fire detection with TITANUS Early fire detection with TITANUS Air Sampling Smoke Detectors from WAGNER. Every second counts where fire is concerned. The faster a fire is detected, the faster action can be taken in order to prevent more serious damage. The head start that WAGNER’S TITANUS® air sampling smoke detectors offer can be crucial to a company’s continued existence. After all, fire is an ever-present risk that is not
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection amplifies its presence Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection has started a partnership with Cool & Care SARL. Dafo Vehicle’s fire suppression solutions will be added to C&C’s wide range of fire safety products and services, giving business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) access to services and equipment previously unavailable in the Region. C&C will offer Dafo Vehicle’s Suppression Systems and solutions to businesses of
Bristol’s Stock Styles take action Bristol Uniforms’ new stock styles for structural PPE are proving popular with fire and rescue services around the world, with orders received from Malaysia to Germany to Saudi Arabia, and many customers already putting their new kit through its paces. Launched at the end of last year, the three stock styles (XFlex, Ergotech Action CEN and Ergotech Action NFPA) are particularly suited to international customers
SVI Trucks add northeastern fire apparatus dealer SVI Trucks has added a northeastern apparatus dealer, Shipman’s Fire Equipment Co., Inc., to SVI’s highly selective dealer network. Made up of only 25 dealers across the nation, each dealer is an expert in the custom-build process of SVI’s heavy rescues, hazmat vehicles, fire engines and apparatus line. With this addition, Shipman’s will aid in SVI apparatus sales in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
BRNS Group maintains compliant fire safety with Amtha Leading UK residential property management and letting company, BRNS Group has partnered with Amthal Fire & Security to deliver on fire maintenance for its extensive London development portfolio. BRNS Group provides a full, integrated service of management and letting in property, from acquisition and refurbishment, through letting and management. It has entrusted 20 plus luxury developments through the Capital and Greater London.
TP Fire & Security boosts driver safety TP Fire & Security boosts driver safety and MPG while cutting emissions and idling time with award-winning in-cab technology TP Fire & Security, one of the UK’s leading providers of fire and security protection, has announced the successful implementation of Lightfoot’s award-winning in-cab technology across its fleet, leading to increases in fuel economy of over almost 10%, a 59% uplift in elite driver