Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has created a new Evacuation Alert Systems video. Aimed at anyone involved in residential fire safety, the animated video shows exactly how Evacuation Alert Systems can be used to assist the Fire and Rescue Services…
5 ways to protect firefighters from harmful particulates
The dangers of cancer-causing particulates have never been in sharper focus in firefighting than they are today. Indeed, firefighters are becoming more aware of the risks associated with their job and exposure to carcinogens. But are all firefighters aware of…
Euralarm organises online industry webinar on gaseous fire extinguishing systems
October 2020 – Following its General Assembly Euralarm will organise an industry webinar that will run from 16:00 – 16:50 (CET) on October 29, 2020. The webinar is intended to look at the key regulations and standards that affect gaseous…
Stunning Video of Automatic Fire Monitor Tests
In an astonishing, new video at youtu.be/jYtv46xvBj8, Unifire AB of Sweden shows live tests of its state-of-the-art FlameRanger™ fully autonomous fire detection and suppression system. As seen in the video, FlameRanger detects, follows in real time, and dynamically suppresses fires, without any human involvement. Typically it puts water (or foam) directly…
Fire Brigades Union joins TUC fight to save fund
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…