The demand for resilient buildings using non-combustible materials has seen traditional products in the form of brickwork increasingly replace modern alternatives in buildings more than 18m high. This feature looks at a brick-on-soffit system that has not only been designed…
The Importance Of Supervised Monitoring Modules Used In Control And Monitoring Of Extinguishing Systems
In many places from chemistry laboratories to industrial facilities, in order to ensure the safety of life and property against a possible fire hazard; In addition to the detection and alarm system, extinguishing systems are also used. According to the…
Sailing to victory at the ASFP Annual Regatta
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) held its Regatta Challenge on 21 June, setting sail from the Port Hamble Marina in Portsmouth. This annual sailing event brings together ASFP staff and members for a day of fun team-building at…
IWMA announces Winner of the 2023 Young Talent Award / PhD
Since 2016, the IWMA (International Water Mist Association) scientific council evaluates submissions from scientists applying for the IWMA Young Talent Award. To ensure that the prize goes to these on different levels, it alternately goes to the best masters or…
FSi leads the way by adding new UKCA quality mark to fire-stopping products
Passive fire protection specialist FSi has added the new UK mark of compliance to all its qualifying products more than two years ahead of the deadline – offering customers further assurance of its high standards. Although the date for compliance…
True multi-sensors could be the solution to Scottish Fire and Rescue “call challenge” approach
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have announced that, from July 1st 2023, they will no longer attend all alarm signals generated from an automatic fire alarm system. Instead, the Call Challenge approach will be invoked with an aim…
BAFSA CE responds to Inside Housing report on sprinklers
The chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Ali Perry, has praised a recent report in Inside Housing magazine that highlights the shockingly low-level of sprinklers retro-fitted in high-rise residential buildings since the Grenfell tragedy – that…
DET-TRONICS Drives Forward Innovation In Ultra-High-Speed Flame Detection & Release Systems And Fire Safety For Renewable Energy Facilities
Det-Tronics, a global leader in fire and gas safety systems, has formally announced the launch of the Eagle Quantum Premier® ULTRA-FDRS (Ultra-High-Speed Flame Detection & Release System). Committed to setting a new standard in flame and gas detection and mitigation.…
WAGNER Group expands to India
WAGNER Group GmbH is expanding its business in the Asian region: Effective June 1, 2023, the new subsidiary WAGNER Fire Safety India Private Limited will start its operational business. The Group is thus underlining its consistent path of internationalization and…
FireMate Welcomes Taylor Streets as Business Development Manager
Fire industry remote alarm management and software specialist FireMate has announced the appointment of Taylor Streets as Business Development Manager. Streets, who brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and an exceptional track record in sales, will be charged…
ASFP appoints a new Chair and Vice Chair at AGM
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire on the 7 June. Clive Miles of CLM Fireproofing became the Chair, taking over from Chris…
Historic Cutler’ Hall Gets Hyfire Wireless Protection
The historic home of the Worshipful Company of Cutlers, in the heart of the City of London, is now protected by cutting-edge wireless fire devices from Hyfire. Built-in 1888, originally as the home of the Royal College of Physicians, the…
Dorset County Hospital Upgrades Fire Safety System with 2,700 Apollo Devices
Dorset County Hospital, a Foundation Trust hospital in the county town of Dorchester, has successfully completed a comprehensive upgrade of its fire systems, using 2,700 Apollo Discovery devices and overcoming numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and the complex…
Award for innovative power: Fire protection specialist WAGNER honored with TOP 100 Award
• WAGNER Group GmbH is one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany • Scientific procedure proves high innovative strength of the solution and system provider for holistic fire protection solutions • Ceremonial presentation of the TOP 100 Award…
GFE’s equipment chosen to protect Turkey’s largest comprehensive health university
Following a competitive tender, Global Fire Equipment (GFE) Turkey, was chosen to design, supply, commission and install the fire detection and alarm system (FDAS) for Biruni University, Turkey’s largest comprehensive health and public health teaching university. The university, which is…
Largest wireless installation of its kind protects high-rise accommodation of Solihull Community Housing from the dangers of fire
Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has announced the largest wireless installation to date across 37 high-rise towers owned and operated by Solihull Community Housing, providing residents with reliable, early warning fire detection and alarms. Since the…
A game changer in digital dry deluge testing
Regular testing of water-based fire suppression systems for performance and regulatory compliance is essential to ensure that a system performs as per design. Spray nozzles and associated delivery pipework should always be free from obstruction to ensure net density flow…