Discover emerging technologies and trial the very latest kit at The Emergency Services Show, the perfect place to network with partner agencies and initiate collaboration in future operations. The free-to-attend event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 18…
Tomorrow’s Firefighter – meeting the technological challenge
The changing role of the firefighter in recent years has largely been driven by an overall reduction in requirement to respond to fires but, more importantly in many ways, by the emergence of new risks and hazards. This is borne…
Pyrostyle Exceeds All Expectations
As part of their product development programme, Vert projects has been undertaking a range of fire resistance tests on the Pyrostyle fully glazed fire doors and screens. Tests are being conducted to BS EN 1634 -1, as the company, have…
Fire & Security Specialists Appointed by DIY Giant
Nottingham based fire and security specialists Tecserv UK has been appointed by DIY giant B&Q. The company has successfully completed a trial period and will now maintain and repair fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers within 175 B&Q stores located…
Massive fire tears through slums in Bangladesh Capital
Slums in Bangladesh’s capital were hit by a massive fire, reported at first as leaving around 50,000 people homeless. This was later downgraded to 10,000. The fire occurred last Friday (16th Aug) in the Dhaka’s Mirpur neighbourhood and destroyed 15,000 homes. No deaths have…
Firefighter fundraiser turns lifesaver in dramatic Brecon Beacons rescue
When a Mountain Rescue helicopter came to the aid of a dog walker who had fallen in the Brecon Beacons earlier this month, they were surprised to find that a firefighter in full kit, complete with breathing apparatus, was the…
Training provider expands as demand grows from employers for the North East’s only fire and security apprenticeship
Team Valley based Access Training has added to its training team with the appointment of a senior trainer and industry expert in response to the increasing demand for fire, security and emergency systems apprenticeships in the region. Access currently has…
New building safety announcement upholds DHF’s fire safety crusade
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has welcomed the Ministerial Statement to the House, given by the then Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, in which he updated members on building safety. In particular, he informed…
Cygnus alarm system heightens fire safety at 22 Bishopsgate
Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, is protecting the tallest tower in the heart of London with over 150 of its Cygnus alarm units. 22 Bishopsgate is a 62-storey skyscraper that has now reached its highest…
CustoMem Changes Name to Puraffinity and Announces Successful Fundraise to Accelerate Its Growth
Trial to start at a major airport Puraffinity, a spin-out from Imperial College London, that develops advanced materials for selectively removing target chemical compounds from water, has announced an oversubscribed seed round of $3.55m (£2.8m) from leading sustainability investors. In conjunction,…
