I recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong, where I had an opportunity to speak at Fire Asia, one of the premier fire safety events in the Asia Pacific region. I was struck by the event’s theme – ‘Team…
SFRS Officer appointed to NFPA board
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) officer has been appointed as the only European Director of an international organisation dedicated to eliminating deaths, injuries and losses through fire. Founded in 1896, the US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is…
Commercial Cooking Fire Suppression Systems
Commercial cooking operations present an inherent fire risk. According to NFPA’s 2012 “Structure Fires in Eating and Drinking Establishments” fire departments in the U.S. responded to an annual average of 7,640 structure fires resulting in $246 million in property damage.…
Issue 62, June 2015
Welcome to the June 2015 Summer Show edition of IFP Magazine. Our second IFP comment features Neil Wallington talking about key fire issues in the Gulf region. NFPA’s President Jim Pauley talks of his recent trip to Fire Asia in…
Fire Safety Teamwork and Effective Communication
Providing an acceptable level of fire safety in a building or process area requires effective teamwork and communication from all interested parties, with proper support from management and administration. This article highlights how the teamwork must be effective by highlighting…
Fire Pump Controllers from Tornatech
Based in Montreal, Canada since 1985, Tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire pump controllers in accordance with the NFPA 20 standard, listed with UL and approved by FM. In addition, we have developed controllers that meet various…
TLX Technologies Actuator Meets New Supervision Requirements
TLX Technologies, Inc. is proud to introduce an actuator for fire suppression systems with active installation supervision. The durable actuator is compliant with NFPA 2001, Sec. 4.3.4.1, which will be required on all clean-agent fire extinguishing systems by January 1,…
STI Firestopping
Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is an industry leader in developing innovative firestop solutions that help stop the spread of fire, smoke and toxic fumes. STI is a global firestop manufacturer headquartered in Somerville, NJ with offices in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, India,…
Meet the MDM Team this Summer
MDM Publishing Limited publishers of International Fire Protection (IFP), Asia Pacific Fire (APF) and International Fire Fighter (IFF) magazines will be distributing copies of their publications from their booth at Interschutz 2015 and NFPA, Chicago. The Team will also be…
Your Opportunity to take part in an incredible Summer Fire Trade Show Spectacular
Starting in Hannover, Germany with the world’s largest and most famous fire show Interschutz. Next up is London, England for the International Firex and finally, Chicago, USA for the NFPA Show. IFP Magazine will be at all three major events with our…
Coltraco Ultrasonics
Coltraco Ultrasonics, a UK based OEM of fixed fire suppression system ultrasonic monitoring equipment will be exhibiting at 2 of this year’s leading fire trade shows. Once again we will be exhibiting at the NFPA show in Chicago and at…
Measured + Managed – Applying data to the multi-faceted global fire problem
‘If we have data, let’s look at the data. If all we have is opinions, let’s go with mine.’ Jim Barksdale, the former CEO of Netscape, is credited for this famous phrase. Data is everywhere, but analysis of it is…
Firefighting Foam – Making Water Wetter
As a largely misunderstood firefighting tactic, the use of foam has at times been confusing to the fire service. The result is that many municipal brigades/departments have just avoided the use of foam, especially Class A foam and have transitioned…
Commitment to Global Outreach
For the past 18 months, I have had the opportunity to travel the world as NFPA’s global ambassador. I have presented at conferences, visited fire academies and firehouses, met with other standards developers, engaged with NFPA’s international chapter members, and…
Meet New Fire-Suppression Supervision Requirements with a Custom Actuator from TLX Technologies
TLX Technologies is proud to introduce a new actuator with active installation supervision that will help suppression system manufacturers meet the January 1st, 2016 deadline for NFPA 2001, Sec. 4.3.4.1. The UL recognized component allows for fully-engaged installation detection to…
Kitchen Fire Safety is on the Menu
Growth in the restaurant and fast food sector continues apace. But commercial ambitions can be easily devastated by a fire, making fit-for-purpose suppression systems in the kitchen vital to business resilience, and of course, public safety. Despite five years of…
Latest Progress by Sprinklers and Water Mist in Europe
European codes and standards increasingly recognise sprinklers and water mist. Over the past decade, most European countries have introduced requirements to fit sprinklers in new high rise buildings. Most of those countries that did not already require sprinklers in shopping…
New US Report on Data Centre Smoke Detection
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the release of a new report, “Validation of Modelling Tools for Detection Design in High Air Flow Environments” following a project in partnership with…
Technical Advisory Service
Online submission makes it easier to connect and provide support to the NFPA’s international members and enforcing authorities. NFPA’s technical questions service – commonly referred to as “advisory services” – provides access to NFPA technical staff for association members and…
New Vision, New Mission – But the Goal Remains the Same: Saving Lives and Reducing Loss
As many of you are aware, we just finished our Conference and Expo in Chicago. The event was a great success; the general session, featured presentation and educational sessions received great reviews from attendees from all over the globe, and…