Circumstances vary from country to country, but every member of GESA’s Global South Advisory Council agrees: a fundamental challenge facing the future of Emergency Services throughout the Global South lies in measurement. How exactly can we measure success in ways…
European standard for watermist systems finally published
The long-awaited European watermist standard EN 14972-1 was published on 23 December 2020. Fire consultants, designers and installers of watermist systems now have a standard they can use and base their work on not unlike the standard for sprinkler systems.…
Hochiki’s L@titude system takes control at Firestone Entertainment Hub
Entertainment establishments, such as shopping malls and multiplexes, are popular attractions due to their ability to provide a full range of facilities all in one space. However, these multipurpose destinations do require more complex life-safety systems, meaning additional considerations for…
MTech Fire Detection Systems – Innovative fire-safety and smoke-detection solutions that provide the first line of defence in protecting lives and property
Located in pastoral North of Israel, MTech Fire Detection Systems, a worldwide leader of advanced fire-safety solutions, develops and markets intelligent, analog addressable and conventional fire- and-smoke-detection solutions that save lives and property. Founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of…
Lithium X from Bavaria Firefighting – Effectively extinguish almost all types of metal fires
Without a question, since the first commercial lithium battery was introduced to the market in 1991, there has been wider usage of these batteries in all types of commercial products. The peak was reached in 2019 as the two researchers…
Device integrated fire protection – Protect what matters most – your team, your assets – and avoid costly business interruptions
Wherever people gather in large numbers, fire protection plays an important role. This applies in particular to highly frequented places like airports, train stations, stadiums, conference centres and shopping malls. The E-Bulb series comprises 3 different sizes and various current…
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) solutions chosen for two luxury hotels in Brazil
Fire-detection solutions from Global Fire Equipment (GFE), a leading European-based fire-detection manufacturer, have been installed at two luxury holiday resorts in Brazil that are owned and operated by the Vila Galé hotel chain. Portuguese-based Vila Galé is the second largest…
Life Kitchens – The future is non-combustible kitchens
All our kitchen cabinets are manufactured from rust-resistant treated steel and manufactured with non-toxic fire-resistant foam for insulation and acoustic effect. The door fascias are also manufactured from other non-combustible materials such as glass and neolith stone to remove any…
TLX Technologies – Liquid Level Sensor for fire-suppression systems
Fire-suppression systems are critical for keeping people and assets safe from fire hazard. Some fire-suppression systems utilise high-pressure sprinkler systems to extinguish a fire, such as in hotels and office buildings. However, because water can irreparably damage critical assets, gaseous…
Global cosmetics giant installs fire system from Advanced at South African HQ
An intelligent fire-detection system from UK manufacturer Advanced has been installed at the South African head office of leading cosmetics manufacturer, Revlon. Situated in South Africa’s Gauteng province, Revlon’s headquarters comprises an administration building, warehousing facility and manufacturing plant. With…
GESA – Global Emergency Services Action
As members of the Emergency Services (ES) community, whether practitioners, consultants, or manufacturing companies, we choose to take on challenges others shy from – because we know those challenges are often a matter of life or death. Still, we know…
Fire Arrest – Fire Stopping App devised to help passive fire protection specialists
Fire Arrest covers every aspect of any fire stopping project, from the first survey through to completion. The app includes a wide array of straightforward elements and tools to enable a user to accurately report on and complete work; simultaneously…
LICO – Custom-made heat and overheat detector units for industrial and hazardous areas
The use of fire detectors is a conventional method. But when there is smoke or fire, it can be already too late. Why not detect heat and overheat before it turns to fire? In case of smoke or fire, the…
Stat-X® Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression
Aerosol fire suppression technology is well-known throughout Europe and Asia and it is gaining greater attention with fire protection engineers and safety professionals in the Americas. These fire suppression professionals are recognizing the value of aerosol suppression for use in…
BAVARIA – Offering quality and performance across a huge range of firefighting solutions
BAVARIA is one of the oldest and most experienced firefighting equipment manufacturers in Europe. The brand has become known worldwide not only for our years of experience but also through our relentless search for new technologies and developments. Our many…
In Memoriam: Jaime Moncada-Perez Advancing Fire Protection in Latin America
Jaime Moncada-Pérez passed away on August 31, 2020 in Bogotá, Colombia from complications following a cerebral ischemia, at almost 89 years of age. Don Jaime, as he was usually known, is recognized for introducing NFPA and modern fire protection to…
Safeguarding TU Delft from Li-ion batteries risks
84Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used as a power supply for electronics and electric vehicles, and their popularity is gaining momentum for use in many other applications. Design, performance and safety features pertaining to LIBs are constantly evolving. Delft University…
Tackling fire safety in large scale residential developments
84With many of the nation’s tower blocks entering into their late 50’s and 60’s, the need for updated fire safety solutions has never been stronger. But with high occupancy, a wealth of communal areas and fire hazards such as bin…
Hochiki Life Safety products chosen to protect Sudan cement factory
A key factory in Sudan’s cement making industry has recently undergone a significant expansion that will allow the plant to considerably increase its production capacity. As part of the upgrade, the factory was fitted with a variety of custom life…
25th Anniversary of Water Mist Standard FM 5560 – Groundbreaking Standard to be Expanded
Introduced in 1995, FM 5560, Water Mist Systems, was the first comprehensive standard for water mist fire suppression systems anywhere in the world. As the standard hits the 25-year mark, the popularity and applications for water mist systems has grown…