The NFCC has highlighted the cost of living crisis in the UK could lead to a potential increase in fires. To address this issue, the NFCC has launched a new national campaign with the tagline 'Stay Fire Safe'. The campaign is supported by the UK’s Fire...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ and has partnered with the largest pizza company in the US and the world, Domino's Pizza to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country. During Fire Prevention Week (Oct....
Composite repair specialist, Engineered Composite Solutions (ECS), has launched a H-60 composite repair system that will offer fire protection on pipework and structural components. The system called FutureWrap Fire will provide a fire rating up to A90 and H60, which will allow for repairs to be...
New fire safety regulations in England will implement most recommendations from the Grenfell Tower inquiry. After the fatal fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017, which killed 72 people, recommendations were made in order to ensure high rise residential buildings were safer and had adequate fire escape...
Promat UK, fire protection experts, has developed two new steel framed glazed door systems and a timber door as new fire safety solutions. All three door sets are available in EI30 or EI60 specifications, which means they will retain their integrity and provide effective insulation to...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has welcomed Neil Parry as the new Global Head of District Energy. Armstrong Fluid Technology is a leading manufacturer of intelligent flow equipment, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers and control solutions. Parry will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering Armstrong’s suite of solutions...
Abu Dhabi's official online government portal, tamm.Abudhabi, has reminded residents of the best action to take in an emergency to save lives and reduce casualties. With residential fires often a source of huge devastation, the advice also centres on what to do when faced with a...
Leading global life safety manufacturer Hochiki has installed Ekho, its newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution into six blocks of apartment buildings for North London borough to help improve fire detection. EN54-25 approved and RED compliant, Ekho uses the latest in radio networking technology and provides...
The UK's Home Secretary has announced robust reforms to fire safety across England to strengthen fire and rescue services. The reform comes five years after the Grenfell Tower fire in London. The new regulations will put the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law...
False alarms on the Dubai metro system have been brought under control with the introduction of Hochiki life safety devices. The Dubai metro is the world's longest driverless single metro line, and any disruption such as a false alarm could cause widespread problems as well as...
Qatar Airways has raised a serious fault with several Airbus A350s, which could cause fuel tanks to ignite. The faults have been raised as part of an ongoing legal battle between Airbus and Qatar Airways. The Doha-based carrier has raised concerns that flaws on the surface...
A new system to avert potential fires has been developed in the Emirates using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to identify circumstances likely to start a fire. The early detection system called 'The House Guardian', collects data from the sensors distributed around the property and analyses it...
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to ask vehicle owners to protect their cars from fires as the temperature soars in the UAE. Advice from the Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence have reminded motor owners that vehicles contain flammable liquids and parts, making...
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has announced they will invest $38.1million into an infrastructure development project. The project will cement DMC’s position as a multi-purpose maritime hub, and further strengthen Dubai’s status as a global maritime centre. Part of the ongoing work will include developing networks for...
To mark World Civil Defense Day, Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) launched activities to focus on defence, protection and training within its emergency services. The activities, launched in dozens of cities and towns across Saudi Arabia, put a spotlight on civil defence vehicles,...
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has chaired a meeting to put fire prevention and safety measures in place ahead of summer. The summer period is considered a busy period for the country, yet fires are an increased risk across the warmer months. The meeting was called to...