The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has joined the TUC in calling on the government to reverse its decision to scrap funding for a lifelong learning programme, allowing retiring and injured firefighters to expand their skills and employment prospects. The new…
Securing Your Safety with Bull’s PowerHub Charging Lockers
Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, has strengthened its site safety range with the addition of secure tool charging lockers. PowerHub is a bank of 10 charging lockers that can store and charge hand-held equipment, batteries, and…
Robotto – Innovating sustainability
An engineering group from Aalborg University is ready to launch innovative and sustainable drone software to fight wildfires! It all started with a willingness to make a difference for the environment and to influence the current climate change in a…
Advanced’s New EvacGo Makes Meeting the BS 8629 Code of Practice Easy
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched EvacGo, its evacuation alert system designed to meet the recommendations of BS 8629:2019, relating to buildings containing flats with a storey over 18 metres above ground level. Available to the UK market from…
Handsfree R5 ESN Fixed Vehicle Device solution update
In November 2019 Handsfree Group were down selected by the Home Office under 4G LTE Framework Agreement as one of two approved suppliers to deliver fixed vehicle technology and accessories for the deployment of the ESN (Emergency Services Network) contract.…
Hochiki Europe launches Ekho: a new generation of hybrid wireless fire detection products
Leading life safety manufacturer, Hochiki Europe, has launched a new range of hybrid wireless fire detection and alarm equipment. The Ekho product range is EN54-25 approved, RED compliant and takes hybrid wireless fire detection to new levels of reliability, flexibility…
Imperial College London Upgrades Fire System to Advanced
A network of fire panels from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed as part of a campus-wide system replacement at the Imperial College London (ICL), Hammersmith. Six industry-leading 8-loop MxPro 5 fire panels and a TouchControl remote control terminal and…
Telgian Engineering & Consulting Names Pamela Reno Assistant Regional Practice Leader
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the promotion of Pamela Reno to Assistant Regional Practice Leader. In this role, she will be responsible for team management, day-to-day operations, and ensuring client strategies for success, in the Mid Atlantic region.…
MetalCraft Marine US Inc. delivers high performance 34’ Patrol RIBs
MetalCraft has just delivered 2 of its 34’ high performance Patrol RIBs to the Mississippi Department of Natural Resources Police. The 2 boats will be used in the coastal bay areas and offshore checking on commercial and sport fishing compliance.…
ACTIV PROTECTION!
C-TEC’s Hush ActiV domestic fire systems specified for MoD facility C-TEC’s new Hush ActiV BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire alarm systems are providing top-grade fire protection at several Ministry of Defence-managed residential properties in North Wales. Located on the…