Hytrans supports wildfire firefighting efforts in France
Lemmer – Hytrans is sending a truck equipped with a mobile water transport system to France to help fight the ongoing wildfires. The scale of these wildfires is putting enormous pressure on…
Warringtonfire expands smoke leakage testing capability to support evolving fire door requirements
London, UK, July 27 2026 – Warringtonfire, part of Element Materials Technology (“Element”), has added a dedicated smoke leakage testing rig to its Birchwood facility, giving doorset manufacturers access to a wider range of UKAS-accredited test methods. The investment is…
Connectivity in fire safety key message at Transform 2026 product showcase
A conference session at the Transform 2026 event in Manchester gave visitors an insight into connected fire safety and how it is paving the way for autonomous buildings. The product showcase was part of an extensive programme presented at Transform,…
SKYLOTEC strengthens presence in the UK Market: REAX joins the SKYLOTEC Group
SKYLOTEC, a leading international manufacturer of fall protection, rescue equipment, and tactical access solutions, announces that the British companies REAX Ltd and REAX Equipment Ltd are becoming part of the SKYLOTEC Group. With this step, SKYLOTEC expands its local presence…
San Diego County Invests to Protect Residents From Wildfire From The Air And The Ground
The County of San Diego hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of $12 million in renovations at the Ramona Airbase to advance its firefighting capabilities as Southern California’s wildfire season grows in intensity and complexity. Working with Perimeter…
Dräger supports East Midlands Airport to strengthen firefighter safety
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided East Midlands Airport dedicated team of airport firefighters with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS® AirBoss sets with telemetry entry control boards (ECB). It is the first UK mainland airport to introduce telemetry…
Tyne and Wear youngsters use BSL to share vital water safety messages
Young people from across Tyne and Wear have helped Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service create a series of British Sign Language (BSL) water safety videos aimed at making potentially life-saving information more accessible to people from the region’s…
Streamlight® Upgrades Trident® and Septor® Headlamps
Next-Generation Headlamps Deliver Dependable Hands-Free Lighting and All-Day Comfort Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of upgraded versions of its popular Trident® and Septor® headlamps. With a modern, new look, improved performance, and the same…
A single construction regulator: what the Government’s response means for fire engineering
By Dr Peter Wilkinson CEng CFIFireE, Fire Engineering Advisor at the IFE The Government has now published its response to the consultation on the proposed Single Construction Regulator. The response confirms both the direction of travel and the scale of…
Hochiki Europe marks 2,000th member of its free training academy
Hochiki Europe has welcomed its 2,000th member to the Hochiki Training Academy, the free training platform the manufacturer launched in February 2024 to give installers, specifiers and engineers direct access to product and system training at no cost. Ricky Wyatt…
Pyroguard Delivers Fire Safety Glazing For Landmark Eindhoven Redevelopment
Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Originally constructed in 1929 for Philips and…
Specifying fire safety for large format retail: a combined detection and evacuation solution for KOKO Emporio, Turin
Hochiki Europe, working with Italian installer ELE.CO SRL, has completed the installation of a combined fire detection and emergency lighting system at a KOKO Emporio store in the Turin area. KOKO Emporio is a well-established value and family retailer with…
Fire and Acoustic Seals Launches First RIBA-Approved CPD Seminar
In today’s increasingly regulated construction environment, clarity in fire protection specification is no longer optional — it is essential. Following the Grenfell tragedy and subsequent regulatory changes, architects, consultants and designers now carry greater responsibility for ensuring that products are…
Leader TIC: The Thermal Imaging Camera that redefines Firefighter Safety and Performance
In the most dangerous seconds of a fire, visibility is everything. LEADER unveils its TIC range, a complete lineup of thermal imaging cameras engineered to deliver unbeatable image quality, unmatched reliability, and genuine long-term value. Built to save lives where…
FirePro UK Ltd Announces Publication of New White Paper Addressing the Rising Risks and Costs of Ageing Pressurised Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
Weybridge, UK — July 2026 FirePro UK Ltd today announced the release of a new industry white paper authored by Managing Director Tony Hanley, a leading figure in UK fire engineering with more than 40 years of active experience. The…
Intersec Saudi Arabia’s Fire Protection & Technology Summit to advance smarter, more resilient infrastructure
The two-day conference to explore AI-enabled fire protection, infrastructure resilience, digital life safety systems and international best practice through strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Industry experts to examine how innovation, standards and practical implementation can strengthen…
Hochiki Europe launches Nepto Black Edition, bringing discreet emergency lighting to entertainment venues
Hochiki Europe has extended its FIREscape Nepto emergency lighting range with a new Black Edition, designed specifically for theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and other entertainment venues where visual atmosphere matters as much as compliance. Traditional white emergency lighting can be visually…
New guide addresses passive fire protection challenges in change of use projects
Promat has introduced a new guide to support in the specification of compliant passive fire protection systems in change of use and renovation projects. Covering the need to ensure fire safety meets the latest legislation when altering building use, the…
New Fire Damper course developed by Swift Fire Compliance and BESA
Leading fire safety experts, Swift Fire Compliance, has partnered with BESA to launch a new Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course. Designed to provide facilities managers, building services engineers and professionals within the fire stopping industry, with the knowledge and…
Britannia Fire appoints Matt Humby as expansion drives next phase of growth
Britannia Fire, a global leader in the manufacture of composite fire extinguishers, has appointed Matt Humby as Head of Client Support and Development as the business enters its next phase of growth following investment in its facilities and manufacturing capacity. …