Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was informed that firefighters across the country intend to take part in industrial action. While dates for industrial action are not currently known, firefighters in Nottinghamshire would be amongst those participating as part of the…
Promat delivers rapid-response fire-rated glazing solution for Sheffield project
Fire glass specialist Promat UK has pulled out all the stops to help an interior design and build contractor to successfully complete an office fit-out scheme in Sheffield on time, meeting the tightest of client deadlines at its busiest time…
IWMC 2023: the Call for Papers has been released
The 22nd International Water Mist Conference will – for the second time – take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 11 and 12 October 2023. Organizer is – as always – the International Water Mist Association (IWMA). The conference venue is…
Next-generation SIL-rated warning signals
E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of life-safety notification signals for industrial, marine and hazardous areas, are pleased to announce their next generation of SIL1 and SIL2-compliant warning devices. The D1x, GNEx, STEx, AlertAlarm and AlertAlight ranges of…
Siderise insulation unveils new innovation centre
Siderise Insulation— a world-leading producer of high-performance passive fire-safety solutions – has opened a new Innovation Centre at its headquarters in South Wales, demonstrating its commitment to integrity and proven performance. The purpose-built facility went live in January 2023 following…
Evacuation alert system from Advanced helps protect helps protect residents in Merseyside social housing
Fire-protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to two high-rise residential tower blocks in Huyton, Merseyside following a series of fire-safety improvements to the buildings. Following a significant programme of compartmentation works undertaken in 2018, the…
On-call firefighter applications are open
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is excited to announce that from Monday, 30 January, it is taking applications for on-call firefighters at all of Nottinghamshire’s on-call fire stations, except Hucknall. If you live or work near to an on-call fire…
Firefighters deliver decisive mandate for industrial action
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5 December and closed on 30 January. Two separate simultaneous ballots, in Northern Ireland and…
Hyfire boosts UK team with dual appointments
Global wireless fire detection and alarm devices leader, Hyfire has boosted its UK team with the appointment of Martin Lee as Business Development Manager (UK & Ireland) and Richard Williams as Regional Sales Manager – South West. Martin, 47, has…
Tributes paid to the world’s oldest firefighter
The Chief Fire Officer of Tyne and Wear has paid tribute to the world’s oldest retired firefighter after he sadly passed away last week. Retired firefighter and Second World War veteran Joe Dixon sadly died on 19 January, just two…