Exhibiting at a UK trade show for the first time as part of the Sdiptech Group of companies, industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be focusing on its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC) technology at the Fire Safety Event…
Fire-resistant glazing safeguards passengers at Elizabeth Line station
A 50m elevated concourse suspended high above the platforms of Whitechapel station helps to manage passenger flow at the busy travel hub. Advanced glass, supplied by Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, lets light into the space…
Fini direct-drive compressors: the compact solution to higher air demand
FPS Air Compressors is releasing the range of Fini direct-drive compressors into the UK. Comprising MiniCUBE and CUBE models, the former is the most compact solution in its market segment and comes as a single-phase solution if preferred in the…
Getac expands X600 range of rugged mobile workstations with launch of powerful new X600 Server and X600 PRO-PCI models
Getac has today announced the expansion of its flagship X600 rugged mobile workstation range with the launch of the X600 Server and X600 Pro-PCI. The new models will sit alongside the recently launched X600 and X600 Pro, creating a comprehensive…
Chubb strengthens senior leadership team in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Chubb, one of the UK’s leading fire safety and security solutions providers, has strengthened its senior leadership team with a number of significant appointments. Following the recent senior executive hires and promotions for Chubb Group globally, the UK and Ireland…
Your Homes Newcastle launches building safety initiative for high-rise residents
A North East housing organisation has launched a new initiative to help keep residents of high-rise blocks safe from fire and other major incidents. The campaign by Arms Length Management Organisation Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) sees Newcastle’s largest housing provider…
San Francisco Fire Code change marks pivotal moment in US construction history
A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by leading…
Hotel fires spark further sprinkler debate
A recent Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has found that a Scottish hotel had a number of defects regarding fire safety. Whilst sadly two men died in the fire, the inquiry found that the installation of sprinklers would have resulted in…
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service becomes newest member of the Consent Coalition
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has joined 27 other Nottingham-based organisations in becoming a part of the Consent Coalition, which aims to raise awareness of consent and reduce sexual violence. Launched in February 2020, the Consent Coalition works together to…
Greater Manchester firefighters fly out to Turkey to join international disaster response to deadly earthquakes
GMFRS firefighters from Ramsbottom, Leigh and Ashton will join UK volunteer team of search and rescue specialists deployed to assist emergency response Firefighters from Greater Manchester have joined international rescue efforts in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes hit the southern…