FIREX International 2023 featured a large number of companies showcasing innovations within the Fire Marketplace. One such company was the DetectorTesters team, which introduced the Testifire XTR2 to the market. The Testifire XTR2 offers not only functional testing of smoke and heat detectors, it also reports the...
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple extremely high fire danger conditions expected over the south parts of Free state, eastern parts of the Northern Cape and the extreme south-western section of the North West. Free State There will be a number of intermittent showers scattered...
Following the recent devastating Beijing hospital fire that killed 29 people, Chinese authorities have detained a dozen people. These 12 detainees include the Hospital Director and a number of individuals responsible for the renovation of the facility. Individuals being arrested and a fire of this nature demonstrates...
Advanced is continuing its push forward in the Middle East and Africa, with another appointment to its team. The fire detection solutions manufacturer has taking on Hossam Badwy as its Business Development Manager to help with its growth strategy in the MENA region. Badwy has built up...
A study from the UK has found that firefighter instructors have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, infection and illness. The study, from the University of Roehampton, London, UK, found that instructors can be exposed to multiple fires every month, which can lead to chronic inflammation,...
AP Sensing has unveiled the N45-Series, a powerful heat detector which will raise the bar for fibre optic heat detection. The product gives customers peace of mind to operate safely and sufficiently throughout their establishments, knowing they are covered for fire incidents. The LHD N45-Series boasts...
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the Olowu Spare Parts Market in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Although since extinguished, the local area is still counting the cost of the incident - which saw multiple properties worth millions of naira razed to the...
Halma has acquired Cypress-based company FirePro for US€150 million. FirePro is a leading designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression system. Its systems protect people, critical infrastructure and equipment from fire using a non-pressurised condensed aerosol technology that does not contain ozone-depleting substances of fluorinated greenhouse...
FDIC International 2023 will feature the 'Fire Rescue Station of the Future' - an interactive showcase of cutting-edge design and products. This will consist of a walk-through exhibition that highlights the essential programmatic changes to the current fire station model, looking at how current fire/rescue stations...
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) – a global organisation providing health, safety and environmental qualifications. Les Philpott, NEBOSH Chair, said: “Andy has an excellent track-record in realising the potential of...