Halma acquires FirePro for €150 million
Halma has acquired Cypress-based company FirePro for US€150 million. FirePro is a leading designer a
31 March, 2023
Fire Rescue Station of the Future on display at FDIC
FDIC International 2023 will feature the ‘Fire Rescue Station of the Future’ – an
29 March, 2023
New Chief Exec for NEBOSH
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupa
24 March, 2023
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station on schedule
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final to
21 March, 2023
Portable power station recalled due to fire risk
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations
16 March, 2023
Bosch launches new power amplifier
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound
15 March, 2023
Droughts leading to more wildfires in Africa
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving nec
14 March, 2023
Honeywell launches UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke de
10 March, 2023
Grassfire prompts regulation change at OR Tambo Airport
A grass fire at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has prompted Airports Company South A
03 March, 2023
New York cracks down on e-bike fires
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent fut
28 February, 2023
Patol to showcase fire detection technologies at NEC
Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable
24 February, 2023
Ford halts production of electric F-150 following battery fire
Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after
23 February, 2023
Reconstruction on fire-gutted South African parliament starts
More than a year after a fire destroyed much of the parliament building in Cape Town, reconstruction
23 February, 2023
PyroPhobic Systems selected by General Motors
PyroPhobic Systems Ltd chosen has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery pl
22 February, 2023
Rwanda Insurers Association: Fire Insurance Drops 17%
According to the Rwanda Insurers Association, assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2 trill
20 February, 2023
New non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems
Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer out
16 February, 2023
Tyco expands Riser Manifold family
Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a comme
15 February, 2023
Coopers Fire highlights the cost of false fire alarms
False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for business
13 February, 2023
Report looks to plants for improving global fire forecasting
A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting
08 February, 2023
ESO makes fire service predictions for 2023
Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry a
03 February, 2023
UK firefighters prepare to strike
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in the UK have backed walkouts by a majority of 88%, with a turno
02 February, 2023
Danati Fire & Safety improves investigation time
Danati Fire & Safety – a leading investigator of fires and explosions in South Africa – has been
31 January, 2023
IFE: Supporting members through legislative change
This blog first appeared on on the IFE website. Today (23rd January 2023), the Fire Safety (England)
26 January, 2023
Concerns over fire kits distribution
Following on from a blaze that gutted six informal structures in Helen Square, Nomzamo, Cape Town, f
26 January, 2023
Joburg boosts fire and rescue vehicle numbers
The city of Johannesburg is adding an additional 17 fire and rescue vehicles to its fleet which will
25 January, 2023
Advanced expands its Africa and Middle East sales team
Fire protection solutions firm Advanced has appointed Sargunan Sellamuthu as Business Development Ma
23 January, 2023
Zenova commences production of mini fire extinguisher
Zenova has begun production of the FX500 fire extinguisher, with orders already being placed in the
20 January, 2023Fire guts Nigerian Police HQ
Fire has ripped through the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command headquarters, destroying multip
17 January, 2023
Hundreds of firefighters leave Zimbabwe
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni, said in his end-of-year message that elevated numbers of Zimbabwean fi
16 January, 2023
Daimler warns of Mercedes Benz fire risk
Daimler has warned owners of some of its luxury cars that a technical defect could lead to a fire. T
13 January, 2023
Dräger’s light-weight cylinders reduce firefighter fatigue
Dräger has commercialised a firefighting breathing apparatus that uses the world’s lightest t
11 January, 2023
Guyana Fire Service gains $81.8 million in vehicles
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested $81.8 million in vehicles for the Guyana Fire Service to h
10 January, 2023
Alien vegetation fuels mountain fires
A mountain fire on the Western Cape, South Africa, was fuelled mainly by alien vegetation, which ham
09 January, 2023
Zico’s QUIC-RELEASE fire extinguisher holder
Zico is helping to ensure the safe storage of fire extinguishers, with its QUIC-RELEASE Fire Extingu
06 January, 2023
New projects and vehicles for Ghana
Ghana’s Fire Academy and Training School has gained two new 2-storey dormitory blocks, a 2-storey c
04 January, 2023
EU building in Central African Republic ‘ravaged by fire’
The EU’s official representation in the Central African Republic was hit by a major overnight fire,
20 December, 2022
African power station catches fire after suspected fuel leak
Firefighters have been called to Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga in South Africa. The fire is beli
15 December, 2022
Cause of Table Mountain fire still unknown
The recent fire that ravaged parts of Cape Town’s Table Mountain has been contained by authori
02 November, 2022
NFPA issues fire safety for electric bikes and scooters
The National Fire Protection Association® has responded to fire officials’ concerns about the
31 October, 2022
Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro reignites
A wildfire on Mount Kilimanjaro has reignited, despite fire officials thinking it was under control.
26 October, 2022
Magirus presents the Wolf C1 for mission support and logistics
Magirus, a global automotive leader active in the Commercial and Specialty Vehicles, has launched th
19 October, 2022
Embed fire safety into urban planning
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World Bank, is three
12 October, 2022
Urgent call for aerial firefighting assistance in South Africa’s Northern Cape fire
Urgent firefighting assistance has been called to South Africa’s Northern Cape region to suppo
11 October, 2022
New guidance
Over the past decade, there have been substantial advancements related to fire risk assessment throu
05 October, 2022
Crime prevention and community risk reduction
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a largely unheard of concept for the fire s
28 September, 2022
Guidance & innovation
Kamal A. Hadi, Regional Director Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Global Fire Equipment (GFE
21 September, 2022
A solution is needed now!
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine free foams (SFFF) in fixed fi
14 September, 2022
Aerial supremacy
Drone aircraft have seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, both for recreation and for m
09 September, 2022
South Africa’s biggest airport closes a runway after grass fire
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been forced to close one of its runways after a ne
06 September, 2022
A closer Look at Global Certifications – managing multiple priorities
Producers who maintain a diverse product portfolio are often challenged to meet a wide range of regu
02 September, 2022
IFSEC Europe to launch in October 2023 as new addition to the IFSEC brand
IFSEC Europe will launch in October 2023 as a new addition to the IFSEC brand. The new addition come
01 September, 2022
Foam is the most critical component
Firefighting foam is seen as a complicated firefighting method even though flammable liquid fires ma
26 August, 2022
At least 38 dead in Algeria wildfires
Emergency officials have confirmed at least 38 people have died in the wildfires that have swept thr
22 August, 2022
Reduce risk, optimise cost, grow together
Outsourcing is nothing new, particularly in a market saturated with a variety of companies that deli
19 August, 2022
Deadly fires fires rage through Africa’s Algeria
Deadly forest fires in northern Algeria in Africa have killed 26 people and left dozens more injured
18 August, 2022
UAE and UK to fund Dh540m package for emergency services in Senegal including fire response
The UK and UAE have announced a joint support package of Dh540m for Senegal to boost emergency respo
16 August, 2022
Fire alarms: what if you have autism?
We hear fire alarms activate every day. It’s vital for the early detection of fire and the eva
12 August, 2022
A core fire safety measure
Fire safety is achieved by a combination of complementary management, active and passive fire safety
29 July, 2022
Giving back – life after the fire & rescue service
Internationally recognised and respected expert in training Bob Rea QFSM, reflects on his career in
22 July, 2022
Moroccan firefighters battle country’s largest wildfires
Moroccan firefighters have been battling wildfires that have ravaged forests in five northern provin
20 July, 2022
AHI Carrier introduces uniquely designed wireless alarm solutions
Manufacturer of fire and life safety products, Kidde Safety Europe, has extended its range to includ
18 July, 2022
Keeping cool under extreme conditions
Mechanical pipe connections stand up to direct fire to ensure the water supply they carry to critica
15 July, 2022
Over 500 Ghanian fire service recruits pass out
Over five hundred new recruits in the Ghanian fire service have successfully passed their training a
13 July, 2022
Fire safety equipment market to be worth $114.1 billion by 2026
The global fire safety equipment market size is projected to reach $114.1 billion by 2026 according
13 July, 2022
UK Government provides vital finance for emergency services overhaul in Senegal including fire safety
The UK Government has confirmed its support to provide vital finance to strengthen the fire response
11 July, 2022
Building fire resilience
We are all aware that fire cannot be bound by regulations and a mismatch in international regulation
08 July, 2022
Safer fire safety logbooks
The paper fire logbook is a fixture of millions of buildings across the world and plays a crucial ro
01 July, 2022
Passport to fire safety
The concept of holistic fire engineering has always resonated with Dr Bob Docherty, MD of Flamerisk
24 June, 2022
IFSEC Global Top Influencers in Security and Fire 2022 unveiled
IFSEC’s Global top influencers in security and fire safety have been unveiled for 2022. The wi
21 June, 2022
Digital twins
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire – the UK’s greatest loss of life in a building fire in 100 ye
17 June, 2022
Evolving technologies create new practices
The world is ever-changing, as are ships and cargoes, thus regulations are frequently reviewed and u
10 June, 2022
Discovery launches private firefighting service in South Africa’s Joburg
Financial services company Discovery and Advanced Emergency Management Services have launched a priv
09 June, 2022
Testing intumescent coatings is crucial
Passive fire protection measures are a key consideration in every building’s design and ensuring the
27 May, 2022
Two children die in house fire in Cape Town
A house fire in Cape Town’s Bishop Lavis has killed two children on Friday 6th May. According
09 May, 2022
City of Cape Town responded to over 22,000 emergency calls in the last year
The City of Cape Town says its Fire and Rescue Service responded to an overwhelming number of emerge
05 May, 2022
Assessment reports over 1,200 people affected in South Africa’s Langa fire
The recent fire in Cape Town’s Langa has affected over 1,200 people, according to initial asse
22 April, 2022
FIREX: Thousands expected at FIREX International to discover latest advancements in fire safety innovation
Leading fire industry tradeshow, FIREX, returns 17-19 May and is expected to be bigger than ever. As
15 April, 2022
Enormous explosion felt in Egypt’s Nasr City as fire breaks out
An explosion and blaze has broken out in Cairo’s Nasr City. Authorities have attended the scen
14 April, 2022
Ghana establishes forensic laboratory with firefighter training program
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced plans to host training for firefighters alongsi
08 April, 2022
Fire destroys Somaliland wholesale market
A huge fire has destroyed the central market in the capital of the breakaway Somali region of Somali
04 April, 2022
Fire at South African orphanage kills 13 children
A South African official says 13 children are dead after a fire tore through an orphanage in Johanne
29 March, 2022
Fire and security conference Securex West Africa set to return in May
Securex, West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and fa
23 March, 2022
Live training sessions at IFSEC & FIREX to close the skills gap in security and fire
Live installer training IFSEC and FIREX is aiming to close the skills gap within fire services in th
22 March, 2022
‘Worrying’ reemergence of wildfires due to climate change
Integrated fire management agency Working On Fire have issued a statement over the ‘worrying&#
17 March, 2022
Nairobi to unveil first disaster communication centre to support emergency response
Nairobi has announced it is set to open its first disaster communication centre to enable it respond
10 March, 2022
South Africa’s National Assembly to consider special bill to help fund refurbishments after Parliament fire
South Africa’s National Assembly is considering a special bill to help fund the repair work ne
08 March, 2022
IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire awards is open for nominations!
The IFSEC Global awards are open and calling for nominations for influencers within the security and
25 February, 2022
70 firefighters called upon to contain and suppress fire at Cape Town’s Table View
Firefighters have fought to contain a raging fire in Table View after strong winds fanned the flames
19 February, 2022
New report finds South Africa fire at UPL warehouse spewed dangerous gases
A fire at a South African warehouse owned and used by UPL Ltd. has released harmful chemicals across
17 February, 2022
3 rescued, 7 missing after Nigerian oil vessel fire
A Nigerian oil production vessel fire has seen three crew members rescued but seven are still missin
09 February, 2022
Arson suspected after fire at Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral
A fire that broke out in the basement of St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town in the early hours
07 February, 2022
Gambian fire service celebrates 30th year of link up with UK counterpart
The Gambian fire service is celebrating a 30 year partnership with a UK counterpart, based in Avon.
03 February, 2022
South African Parliament fire allegedly started by boxes, paper and petrol
The South African Parliament fire that ravaged official buildings last month was allegedly started b
02 February, 2022
NFPA conference to discuss global challenges and learnings
The National Fire Protection Association will present a free “Global Solutions for Global Chal
31 January, 2022
Cameroon nightclub fire kills 16 and injures five more
A nightclub fire in Cameroon has killed 16 people and injured five others. The fire broke out at Liv
26 January, 2022
National Fire Protection Association turns to virtual reality fire training
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is utilising virtual reality to train their firefigh
20 January, 2022South Africa Parliament fire suspect charged with terrorism
Prosecutors have brought terrorism charges against the suspect believed responsible for the South Af
14 January, 2022
Taxpayers could be repaying the damages caused by South African parliament fire
South Africa taxpayers could end up footing the bill for the recent fire that destroyed several parl
11 January, 2022
Fresh blaze in South Africa’s parliament chamber
The blaze that has already levelled South Africa’s main Parliament chamber has once again flar
05 January, 2022
ILUS International launches world’s first all-in-one handheld firefighting nozzle
ILUS International has announced the launch of a handheld firefighting nozzle with integrated low-pr
17 December, 2021
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection improves its eastern Africa presence
A partnership between Twakei Vehicle Fire Protection and Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection will amplify D
15 December, 2021
Fire at Onitsha petrol station
Fire broke out on Sunday evening at a petrol station in Onitsha, Anambra. According to preliminary i
14 December, 2021
Tesla fires investigated
Tesla is currently being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over claims that
09 December, 2021
UL releases new training
UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute has made available its online training course Fire Services Cons
06 December, 2021
Natural fire-resistant solution developed for fabrics
A UK university has developed a natural solution for fire-resistant fabrics. The University of Hudde
03 December, 2021
Is your Covid-secure building a fire safety risk?
If you’ve made changes to a building to ensure it’s Covid-secure for post-lockdown, have you given a
02 December, 2021
AI being tested for wildfire detection intelligence
Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Wildfire Safety Operations Center is currently testing
25 November, 2021
Sheep could hold the answer to tackling wildfires
The latest firefighting solution doesn’t involved expensive equipment, tools or technology. It seems
23 November, 2021
Fire Protection Research Foundation receives funding for research projects
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) – the research arm of the NFPA – has rece
22 November, 2021
Air Systems International introduces the MACK-5500
Air Systems International has introduced its latest product to the Multi-Air Command Kit line – the
19 November, 2021
The Fire Industry Association exclusive show partner to FIREX International 2022
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) will once again be the exclusive show partner to the UK’s leadin
17 November, 2021
Fire protection and climate change
Though the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has drawn to a close, the topic of
15 November, 2021
Rosenbauer implements first electric aerial ladder
Rosenbauer is working to expand its electric vehicle fleet for fire departments and following on fro
09 November, 2021
Fire protection coatings market booms
Thanks to increasingly stringent fire standards and environmental regulations, the fire protections
08 November, 2021
Jazeera Paints first to offer certified fire-proofing paints in MENA
A leading paint manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has had its Firedamp
04 November, 2021
NFPA Global Trends and Research conference to explore today’s safety challenges
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will be hosting its one-day online conference, Globa
01 November, 2021
Fire and explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria
At least 25 people have been reported dead following an explosion and fire at an illegal oil refiner
27 October, 2021
Passive fire protection market driven by high urbanisation rate
The passive fire protection market will be driven by technological advancements between 2020 and 202
25 October, 2021
AI could reduce fire fighters’ call outs
With many fire crews also attending road traffic accidents, developing artificial intelligence to ma
20 October, 2021
Harare’s mass exodus of fire fighters
The City of Harare, Zimbabwe, is facing a higher than usual fire risk, after at least 125 firefighte
19 October, 2021
Officials look for cause of Taiwan blaze
Taiwanese officials have set up an independent commission to investigate a run-down building in the
18 October, 2021
Kentec Sigma ZXT extinguishing range completes BETA testing
Kentec Electronics has released its Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel for general pu
18 October, 2021
Luxury boat fire leaves 2 dead, 1 missing
Two people have died and one remains missing after a fire broke out on a luxury houseboat on Sunday
13 October, 2021
F1 tests new fire-resistant prototype gloves
Since the start of this year the F1 safety department has been focusing on gloves – specifically glo
12 October, 2021
Fire certified Frame System launched
In the UK Profab Access has launched a certified frame system which sets a new standard for fire per
12 October, 2021
INTERSCHUTZ USA launched postponed
The launch of INTERSCHUTZ USA has been rescheduled to October 20-22 2022. Producer of the event, Han
11 October, 2021
Best practice for firefighters’ wellbeing update
An update has been released to the Lavender Ribbon Report, by The International Association of Fire
08 October, 2021
Fire at factory leads to criminal investigation
The fall out from a fire at the UPL chemical warehouse in Durban has led to criminal charges being l
07 October, 2021
Liberia’s fire service seeks support from Nigeria
The Liberian Fire Service Chief, Colonel Alex Dickson, has appealed for support from Nigeria’s Feder
05 October, 2021
Google launches worldwide wildfire tracking tool
Google has rolled out its wildfire layer to Maps globally, building on its wildfire boundary map tha
05 October, 2021
New fire station tackles blaze
In mid-September the city of Cape Town opened its 32nd fire station – Sir Lowry’s Pass – and just we
04 October, 2021
Ajax launches Chime for improved security
The recent OS Malevich 2.12 update from Ajax Systems has delivered Chime – something that security p
04 October, 2021
Teledyne FLIR launches thermal zoom drone payload
Available from next month, Teledyne FLIR has introduced the radiometric VUE TZ20-R thermal-zoom dron
29 September, 2021
Streamlight Inc. launches new multi-function flashlight
Streamlight Inc has launched its Vantage 180 X USB rechargeable system, a multi-function light that
27 September, 2021
New lightweight fire helmet launched
Bullard has introduced a brand new fire helmet to its product line-up in the form of the UST-LW helm
27 September, 2021
South Africa sees an increasing demand for private firefighters
A rash of fires in private homes coupled with a lack of fire trucks is leading to more home owners p
22 September, 2021
Nigeria assists DR Congo in setting up a national fire service
The Nigerian Federal Fire Service is to help the Democratic Republic of Congo to establish its own n
22 September, 2021
SA fire crews return home
After a month-long deployment to northern Manitoba in Canada, a 109-strong fire fighting crew is fin
21 September, 2021
Mahikeng lacks resources to fight fires
The Mahikeng local municipality has admitted it doesn’t have the capacity to fight fires – after adm
16 September, 2021
New residential tower emergency communication system designed
In the past decade fires in tower blocks have made international headlines from the devastating Gren
14 September, 2021
Calls for fire reports to be made public
The third anniversary of the Bank of Lisbon fire in Johannesburg has recently passed and four report
08 September, 2021
XVR Simulation and LearnPro eFireService merge
Two organisations have merged to create one global leader in the field of virtual reality and e-lear
06 September, 2021
Emergency response vessel sets bar high
A newbuild emergency response vessel is making waves as it sets the bar high for its capabilities wi
03 September, 2021
Dates confirmed for Intersec Saudi Arabia 2022
The Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, Intersec Saudi Arabia has
02 September, 2021
Saudi Fan Industries receives certification
Saudi Fan Industries is the first manufacturer in Africa and the Middle East to achieve certificatio
01 September, 2021
Advanced is Installer’s Choice at Ultra-Luxe Marassi Al Bahrain Resort
Industry-leading fire protection solutions from global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced have been
13 August, 2021
UL Launches New Building And Fire Safety Management Compliance Tools
UL, the global safety science leader, has announced the release of a new digital platform and third-
06 August, 2021
Counterfeit Cables in Africa: The Dangers and Risks
Are you concerned about counterfeit cable, and want to know how to recognise it before procurement f
22 July, 2021
State of the art connected fire alarm system upgrade at Cape Town business park
C-TEC’s CAST fire alarm system has been installed at a multi-functional business park in Cape Town,
08 June, 2021
African security company Salama Fikira partners FireWatch Solutions
African security company and risk management solutions provider Salama Fikira has signed a partnerin
04 March, 2021
Advanced fire detection system installed at Revlon in South Africa
An intelligent fire detection system from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at the South
09 February, 2021
Apollo Fire Detectors launches fire detectors to the international market
Apollo Fire Detectors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm devices, have launc
04 February, 2021
Panasonic launches its user-oriented fire alarm system (FAS), in the UAE
Panasonic Life Solutions Middle East & Africa (PLSMEA), a subsidiary of Panasonic Marketing Midd
01 February, 2021
Global Fire Equipment launches the G-One
Global Fire Equipment (GFE), has recently launched the G-One, a versatile addressable single loop fi
11 January, 2021
Armstrong Fluid Technology hosts virtual fire experience
Armstrong Fluid Technology is hosting a virtual fire safety experience for the MEA region from 17th
07 January, 2021
Intersec Saudi Arabia moves to September 2021
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety,
15 December, 2020
Sicurezza 2021: The new normal
A time of transition, rich in opportunity but not without its risks. The “new normal” that is emergi
03 December, 2020
BULLARD MAKES CORPORATE DONATION TO 2020 BEIRUT EXPLOSION EMERGENCY RESPONDER TEAM
Bullard, the leading manufacturer of high-quality personal protective equipment and systems, has sha
23 November, 2020
Africa fire safety systems & equipment market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during 2020-2026
The report comprehensively covers the market by types, applications, and countries. The report provi
12 November, 2020
Bullard kicked off thermal imaging knowledge challenge II on the new TI training webpage
Quick poll: How will a human body under 2 meters of water display on the thermal imager? Invisible v
11 November, 2020Expert Insight: What makes up the cost of a cable? Are approved cables more expensive?
Security Africa Magazine learns from the British Approvals Service for Cables that the cost of cable
20 July, 2020Supervised Actuator for Hazardous Locations
TLX Technologies has designed several kinds of supervised latching solenoid actuators for the fire s
17 July, 2020Perimeter Solutions Establishes Sales Presence in Middle East & India
Perimeter Solutions, one of the world’s leading producers of fire retardants, foams, and water enhan
03 June, 2019United Nations network expects over 500 attendees for international Disaster Management conference
The international disaster management community is preparing for another successful Global Inclusive
13 May, 20193rd Future Cities Show to facilitate global investments in smart city solutions
The race to become the world’s first smart city has become more exciting with recent and wider appli
14 December, 2018Apollo to showcase test set and latest products at Intersec Dubai 2019
Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection equi
14 November, 2018Research project on vehicle fire risks
A growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles are driving on roads and a new research project fun
28 September, 2018Fire risk on faulty belt
The Ford motor company in the US has started a recall involving the recall of nearly 2 million pick-
28 September, 2018Firefighter fatality
A firefighter fell to his death while battling a blaze on the upper floors of a government building
28 September, 20184 Reasons Why The One-Fit Surgical N95 Respirator Should Be Your First Choice For Disposable Respiratory Protection
Here’s why the N95 Surgical Respirator should be your first choice for disposable protection. Wearin
08 January, 2018UAE’s Ducab unveils state-of-the-art fire performance cable testing lab
Ducab, the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, owned equally
24 January, 2017Plane carrying Manchester City staff and media to Champions League match evacuated after ‘smoke in cabin’
The chartered flight was preparing for takeoff at Manchester Airport when smoke started appearing in
15 August, 2016Ingram Micro – Case Study
Specs Sheet: Title: Paxton’s Net2 System Secures New Office of Global Technology Distributor Type
11 July, 2016London Chinatown fire tackled by firefighters
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a four-storey building in central London’s Chinatown area
10 July, 2016Out of the Frying Pan… The Fire Safety Order Act 10 years on
Ten years ago, far-reaching new legislation was introduced to improve fire safety in buildings. But
22 June, 2016Firefighters tackle Norwich airport hangar blaze
More than 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a hangar at Norwich International airport that con
20 March, 2016Gatwick Airport Runway Closed Due To Spillage
The runway at London’s Gatwick Airport has been closed to all flights because of a spillage. S
29 February, 2016British man arrested at Amsterdam airport for false bomb threat
Dutch police said they arrested a 29-year-old British man at gunpoint at Amsterdam’s Schiphol
01 January, 2016Britain needs ‘rethink’ on flood defense after swathes of England hit
Britain needs a ‘complete rethink’ of its flood defenses after towns, cities and country
30 December, 2015UK stores testing biometrics based ‘thief recognition’ solution
Facewatch, a system that helps UK stores identify criminals by locally creating and sharing watch li
20 December, 2015London Midland train fire: 200 passengers evacuated
Up to 200 rail passengers were evacuated and thousands faced continued delays after a fire on a comm
26 November, 2015Romford fire: Huge blaze rips through warehouse and flats in east London
A huge fire engulfed a warehouse and spread to a block of flats in east London this morning. Eight f
22 November, 2015GJD’s Mini Opal external PIR detector now available in white
GJD, an award winning British manufacturer of professional external detector equipment and LED illum
17 November, 2015Exclusive – Investigators ’90 percent sure’ bomb downed Russian plane
Investigators of the Russian plane crash in Egypt are “90 percent sure” the noise heard
08 November, 2015Mystery developer buys the ground beneath London apartment block for £150,000
Could the ground beneath our feet be a goldmine – or is it just property market madness that led a w
08 November, 2015Paxton Marks a Year of Making a Difference with Computers 4 Africa
Paxton Access Ltd, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions is
28 October, 2015AirLive Networks completed Surveillance Solutions
AirLive networks solutions provide both wired and wireless solutions for network infrastructure and
06 October, 2015Paxton Launch New net10 Sales Training Seminar
Following the preview of Paxton’s building intelligence system, net10 earlier this year the company
28 September, 2015China to issue short-term debt in London
The announcement by Ma Kai, Chinese vice-premier, came after a morning of talks on UK-China e
21 September, 2015Private sector moves into UK’s fight against terrorism
The private sector is moving into the fight against terrorism as British police and the military are
13 September, 2015Paxton Flyers take on the Chestnut Sussex 100 Cycle Ride
The Paxton Flyers are a team of cyclists of all abilities representing Paxton, the UK market leader
13 September, 2015AirLive New Smart Focus and Zoom Bullet IP camera.
How many timed did we hear in news about some hooligan attack on innocent citizens or on their prope
30 August, 2015Paxton Introduce Next Generation of Net2 Entry with Improved Functionality, for Installers and Integrators
Paxton, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry equipment, have introduc
30 August, 2015Firefighting at Bromley dump costs almost £1 million
The London Fire Brigade estimates it has spent close to £1 million putting out fires at a 40-foot hi
17 August, 2015DICENTIS Wireless Conference System
Munich – Wireless, reliable, flexible, and suitable for up to 120 participants: the DICENTIS Wireles
17 August, 2015Calais goes UP IN FLAMES
FLAMES filled the air in Calais after striking French ferry workers blocked roads with burning tyres
01 August, 2015Viridor starts construction of £177m waste-burning power plant
Construction work has started on a £177m plant in East Lothian which will burn rubbish to create ene
25 July, 2015Shoreditch fire: Major blaze breaks out at pop-up restaurant in east London
A major fire broke out at a pop-up restaurant in a busy area of east London in the early hours of th
20 July, 2015Rainham fire
Firefighters in east London were last night tackling a fire so large it produced smoke visible for m
08 July, 2015GBE to use Baldwin Boxall at Cheltenham Racecourse
The Jockey Club’s £45m redevelopment of its flagship Racecourse at Cheltenham is fully underwa
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