Mechanical pipe connections stand up to direct fire to ensure the water supply they carry to critical fire protection systems is never compromised. For the daily users of mechanical piping systems, what may not be so evident is the ability of these compact pipe connections...
Integrated fire management agency Working On Fire have issued a statement over the 'worrying' number of wildfires with climate change thought to be the driving factor. The statement follows a United Nations Environment Programme report that calls for a radical change in government spending on wildfires. The...
ILUS International has announced the launch of a handheld firefighting nozzle with integrated low-pressure water misting capabilities for electric vehicle fires, flammable gas fires and more. The company acquired FireBug in January 2021, who already had its own patented water mist technology. Now, it has launched...
A partnership between Twakei Vehicle Fire Protection and Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection will amplify Dafo’s presence in eastern Africa and help to improve lead times and customer support. Caroline Wambua, Director at Twakei, said of the new partnership: “We are very excited to join Dafo Vehicle’s...
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) - the research arm of the NFPA - has received funding from three sources to support its advisory projects. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA AFG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National...
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) will once again be the exclusive show partner to the UK’s leading fire safety show, FIREX International 2022. It marks a long-standing relationship between the two to provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and to celebrate success within the...
Though the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has drawn to a close, the topic of climate change continues to be a hot topic. Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance explains why fire resilience plays a crucial role in sustainability. “There is no...
The passive fire protection market will be driven by technological advancements between 2020 and 2027, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. It also notes that increasing investments in the exploration and production activities by oil and gas companies will also fuel...
Kentec Electronics has released its Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel for general purchase, after completing full BETA field testing in South Africa, Europe and the UK. The panel benefits from new functionality, an improved display and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a...
In the UK Profab Access has launched a certified frame system which sets a new standard for fire performance, functionality and innovation. The PRECISION adjustable frame makes installation on site safer, by transforming the process and streamlining the specification process for architects and specifiers. This is...