The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Gas Safety Committee announced new gas rules in the emirate to ensure additional safety measures and reduce construction site fire accidents. The cylinder safety protocols will require all construction sites in the area and accompanying...
Teledyne FLIR announced that Eye on Cloud (EOC) Tech, a video security and thermal imaging IP camera company, will use the Teledyne FLIR Lepton® radiometric thermal camera module in its early fire detection (EFD) series of IP cameras. EOC has plans to introduce the series of...
Interest in remotely-controlled ships and autonomous shipping is on the rise, as it proves to be an effective means of transporting cargo across large bodies of water or achieving other maritime objectives, without the need for high levels of economic or personal investment. Many commercial projects...
The AISCO Fire Extinguishing Blanket is perfect for a wide range of scenarios, taking away oxygen, absorbing heat and controlling the spread of the fire - but with an innovative optional filler nozzle module. Fire scenarios can occur in any number of locales, the ideal scenario...
At least two people have died after a fire broke out on Friday at the Nohock Alfa offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the owners of the platform, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). The state-owned oil company said that at least six were injured, two...
The sky shines an eerie orange over Canada and North America, as Canada officially records its worst wildfire season to date. Teams from across the world united and raced to Ontario to tackle ravenous blazes stretching across the dry land of Canada, a nation which previously...
A fire has torn through a highrise building in Ajman destroying 64 apartments and ten vehicles. No injuries have been reported so far. The raging blaze lit up the night on an early Tuesday morning, spitting embers across the air. The exact same building caught ablaze...
A fire in Dubai's Deira neighbourhood has left 16 people dead, and nine others injured, after a fire broke out in an apartment building. The blaze started on Saturday in the Al Murar area, in a five-storey apartment block which is thought to have been shared...
A wildfire has raged across 4,800 hectares in Belthangady in India, after dry grass was set alight on Wednesday morning on the road just outside of Nidigallu. Officials suspect that the fire was deliberately lit to scare away wild elephants roaming the roads. The fire was compounded...
The Water Jetting Association has announced that its approved training providers no longer have to based in the United Kingdom, but instead as long as a provider has passed the necessary accreditations they can be based anywhere in the world. The recently announced news means opens...
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent future fires. The decision comes after a 67-year-old woman died from her injuries as a result of a fire from a faulty e-bike battery in her...
JAHEZIYA, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a world-class maritime education and training institute, part of AD Ports Group, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand regional fire safety and...
Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies (AFET) has collaborated with Panasonic Middle East & Africa FZE to launch a new range of fire alarm systems in Dubai. Launched via a joint seminar at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, the event was attributed to the successful collaboration...
Ford has recalled over 634,000 SUVs worldwide after issues with cracked fuel injectors leading to fuel spillages and leak vapours, which are fire risks. The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through to 2023. All have 1.5-litre, three-cylinder engines. The car company said...
Emergency services in Abu Dhabi have attended a fire at the scene of a traffic collision this morning. Speaking on social media, Abu Dhabi Police have said they are working towards contorlling the sistuation with the help of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The police force...
A large fire that broke out at an oil factory in the UAE city of Ras Al Khaimah has been brought under control by emergency services. Fire teams from Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence attended the scene alongside police to tackle the blaze on Saturday 19...
A large fire at a motor oil factory in Iran has injured 15 people, with three needing to be taken to hospital. The blaze which broke out in Isfahan’s Mobarakeh industrial town in central Iran on Sunday was brought under control by authorities. Mansour Shisheforoush, head of...
Dubai will be home to the Middle East's first fire and water fountain. Dubai is already home to the world’s tallest choreographed fountain system, The Dubai Fountain and the Palm Fountain at The Pointe, which has the title of the largest fountain in the world. Now...
A 'blazing inferno' which broke out at the Emaar tower, close to the Burj Khalifa, has been fully extinguished by authorities. The fierce fire at the 35-storey building broke out after midnight on 7 November, but has now been fully controlled by Dubai Civil authorities. The...
Firefighters and fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at Jumeirah Beach on Saturday 5 November. The incident near Jumeirah Beach involved a blaze on a vessel just off the coast of the popular tourist spot, and was thought to involve a jet...
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) published the latest edition of its Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa in 2021, highlighting some of the worst fire seasons on record. It concludes that last year's fire season was the...
The Institution of Fire Engineers has named its new president at the organisation’s 99th Annual General Meeting. Dr Peter Wilkinson CSci MIScT CEng FIFireE will take over as new international president. The handover procedure was carried out by Andrew Sharrad GradCert EngTech CFIFireE, who served as...
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...
Urgent firefighting assistance has been called to South Africa's Northern Cape region to support with battling blazes in the Kalahari region. Firefighting methods including aerial assistance have been requested, in order to tackle the raging fires in the area between Kuruman and Danielskuil, Kuruman and Kathu,...
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will accommodate an anticipated 1.5 million visitors at the region’s first-ever World Cup. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organisers have reportedly hired Arcadia and the use of the infamous fire-breathing Glastonbury spider for the 2022 tournament. The Arcadia spider will be...
The Dubai Civil Defence has controlled a blaze that broke out in a 14-storey residential tower in the Al Nahda area of Dubai. No casualties have been reported, with official sources confirming the fire was controlled quickly and efficiently. The operations room of the Dubai Civil Defence...
A fire in a factory in Abu Dhabi was caused by a gas cylinder explosion on Saturday 24 September. Local authorities acted quickly to bring the blaze under control in the Abu Dhabi Industrial Zone with a cooling operation now underway. Abu Dhabi Police shared updates on...
Fire safety failings have cost a Dubai hotel their insurance payout of Dh1.25 billion at the Dubai Civil Court. The Address Downtown hotel, owned by Emaar Properties, broke out in flames on New Yera's Eve in 2015. After the fire, insurancers Orient Insurance paid the developer...
A fire started at an electric scooter showroom in India has killed at least eight people and injured eleven. Police confirmed the details of the incident, describing it as one of the deadliest such incident involving electric vehicles in the country. The fire broke out late on...
RescueDAYS, run by Weber Rescue, have taken place in Poland have seen firefighters undergo two days of intense training to practice practical techniques for firefighting. With a total of 24 international instructors from 9 nations, experiences were exchanged, techniques were combined and realistic scenes were re-enacted...
A fire in a karaoke bar in Vietnam has killed at least 32 people, with a further 11 injured. Fire broke out in the karaoke bar in Ho Chi Minh City, trapping people inside and forcing some to jump from the second-floor building on Tuesday night....
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been forced to close one of its runways after a nearby grass fire. It announced the closure via its Twitter, writing that the dry grass caught fire and "spilled over from the adjacent community within the airport precinct". Fire and rescue...
The U.S. Navy has confirmed it is addressing the chai of command for fires and other emergencies that occur onboard ships whilst they are in port for maintenance. The statement comes from the head of the surface navy after uncertainty about who was in charge contributed...
At the most recent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) annual conference, Russell B. Leavitt, the Executive Chairman of Telgian Holdings, assumed the role of NFPA Chair of the Board. He will hold the position for the next two years. NFPA is a global, nonprofit organisation devoted...
Saudi Arabia has warned it will now impose fines to anyone caught setting fire in places other than those designated for them. The move comes from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, who have said that the financial penalty for setting of fires in places other...
Leading Life Safety manufacturer Hochiki Europe has announced Shinsuke Kubo will take up the role of Commerical Director for Hochiki Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. Hochiki will be making significant new investments in their people to support the Middle East, Africa, and European regions in...
Teledyne Flir is fighting potential fire with its early fire detection systems including thermal imaging cameras and software. Fires that are not caught early or extinguished quickly can cause serious financial, environmental, and commercial distress for a company, as well as distress to the community. The...
Two UK leading trade associations have warned that more rigorous checks are needed to ensure the fire safety of pre-insulated pipework. The call comes from the UK's Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA). The pair have issued a joint statement that...
Firefighters in France and Spain are facing more pressure as the heatwave temperatures force wild fires to rage out of control. In France, two huge fires south of the city of Bordeaux in south-west France have been ablaze for six days. The fires have forced evacuation...
Fire safety works have been highlighted in London, totalling up to £400m worth of maintenance worth to contractors. The London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham have flagged up jobs including construction work for buildings across the two boroughs, fire-prevention installation works, mechanical...
The global fire safety equipment market size is projected to reach $114.1 billion by 2026 according to the latest industry report from Polaris Market Research. The report also showed the market is growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2019 to 2026. Increase in casualties of...
The Dubai Civil Defence have controlled a fire that broke out in two warehouses in the area of Al Quoz Industrial Area 3. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The Dubai Civil Defence team reached the blaze within six minutes of receiving the fire report and...
A worrying statistic has been revealed in a UK survey highlighting that almost a third of those responsible for fire door safety don't understand their responsibilities. The data was revealed by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance surveyed 1,000 people with responsibility for fire door...
A UK company has completed a study highlighting the best ways to better protect those in residential care with more effective smoke control measures. Warringtonfire completed the smoke control study for the Flemish Government. When asked about the goals of the second study, also called the VIPA2...
A fire that broke out in Dubai's Deira Harbour has been skilfully brought under control by local firefighters. The flames began on a boat docked in the harbour on Tuesday 28th June, with Dubai Civil Defence receiving reports of the blaze at 7pm. Fire crews arrived...
A high-rise block of London flats was set alight by a charging e-bike, in a blaze that forced dozens of people to evacuate. The building is less than a mile away from Grenfell Tower where 72 people died following a blaze in 2017. Speaking to ITV...
Dubai Airport in cooperation with Serco has trained 23 trainees in its intensive eight-week firefighting training programme, and if looking for further recruits. The immersive training took place at Serco’s award-winning International Fire Training Centre, now firmly established in the Middle East, using the Dubai Airports Fire...
Abu Dhabi Police have launched their 'Safe Summer' campaign to teach residents about the preventive and safety measures they need to follow to keep their homes safe during summer holidays. The force said they will be coordinating with several government bodies to carry out initiatives to...
Hytrans Systems BV in the Netherlands, the market leader in high-volume mobile water transport systems has recently acquired the technology and products of Foru Solution BV. Foru Solution is well known for its innovative and proven oil spill response solutions and is a strong addition to...
IFSEC's Global top influencers in security and fire safety have been unveiled for 2022. The winners have been named after hundreds of nominations and a judging panel of highly respected international professionals selected them across several categories. The categories cover roles spanning across many sectors, including: ...
Security & Fire Excellence Awards, which will take place on Monday 02 December 2024 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London!
Following the incredible event in December, we are very excited to back at the highly prestigious Great Room at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, this year running alongside IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo which take place on 2–4 December, 2024 at ExCel London.
Offering elegance, flexibility and sheer quality, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a meeting destination of unrivalled luxury in the heart of Mayfair. Since 1929, the Great Room has welcomed royalty, presidents, actors and musicians for the most exclusive and lavish events. One of Europe’s largest and most impressive event spaces to dine banquet style, the Great Room has always been the jewel in Grosvenor House’s crown.
Security & Fire Excellence Awards is the perfect opportunity for you to recognise and reward the excellence of your teams and to network and socialise with the very best in your industry, plus with the early December dateline, combined with the shared dateline with IFSEC and FIREX, you can now cost effectively combine your attendance with your company’s festive celebrations and exhibition participation too!
