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Euralarm Live-Webinar: Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Fire Safety and Security Industry

In the webinar ‘Attracting and retaining talent in the fire safety and security industry’ Euralarm presents some of the practices for attracting and retaining young people to enter the fire safety and security industry.

Euralarm starts new Task Force Video Fire Detection

The Euralarm Fire Section has started a new Task Force that will focus on video fire detection. The start of the new task force follows after identifying video as an expanding technology for the fire business. The scope is to investigate mainly both products / systems and installations of video fire detection in general including thermal video fire detection.

Gerd Hülsen New Vice-Chair Euralarm Extinguishing Section

The delegates of Euralarm’s Extinguishing Section have elected Gerd Hülsen as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen.

Webinar: How can Digitalization of Remote Services Shape the Fire Industry?

Euralarm will organize a live-webinar on digitalization of remote services on December 5th.

New EFSG Common Application Form: Reducing Time-to-Market for Fire Detection Products

EFSG, an association of European certification bodies operating in the fire and security sectors, and Euralarm’s Task Force EFSG have been working closely together on a common application form for EFSG certification. The form was published recently and can be used for making an application for multiple certifications.

Euralarm Welcomes ExxFire as New Member

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed ExxFire as new member. The company will join the Extinguishing Section of Euralarm which activities cover automatic extinguishing systems using gas, water, foam, powder and aerosols, oxygen reduction systems, portable equipment and other manual means of fire-fighting as well as fire-fighting agents used in either fixed automatic systems or in portable equipment.

Euralarm and Fire Suppression System Association sign Memorandum of Cooperation

Euralarm and the US Fire Suppression System Association (FSSA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

Euralarm: Guidance on Approved Fill Stations of Clean Agent Systems

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has released another new guidance document. The ‘Guidance on Approved fill stations’ outlines the main important subjects detailing how to ensure filling stations can perform as expected by the end user.

Checklist for Operation and Maintenance of RAI to RAISP

Euralarm releases a handy checklist for three standards around Remote Access Infrastructure and Infrastructure Service Provider.

False Fire Alarms Study in Europe 2022

The true challenge for any fire detection and fire alarm system designer or service engineer is getting the right balance of detection and alarm between as “early as possible”, and as “early as needed”.

Euralarm releases Position Paper on proposed Data Act

Euralarm welcomes the initiatives from the European Commission towards legislations promoting the data economy.

Euralarm: The Next Step in Cybersecurity for Connected Alarm Systems

Alarm systems are essential for the economic success of almost all sectors of European markets. Rapid technological developments and policy developments have brought new challenges for alarm systems and the alarms systems’ market. One of these challenges is the cyber security of the connected alarm systems. Euralarm members are involved in these challenges via the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79).

BSIA Expands its Membership of Euralarm

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section.

Euralarm welcomes ANPI as New Member

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed ANPI as their newest member. The Belgian association will become member of the Euralarm Security Section.

Euralarm: CPR Proposal Fails to Address the Main Challenge Facing Standardisation

Standards address the performance of the individual products, as well as their mutual compatibility

Supply Chain Issues in the Fire and Security Industry

EU is focusing on increasing domestic capacity and diversifying the number of suppliers

Euralarm Industry Forum on June 21st 2022

Euralarm international Industry Forum takes place on 21st June in Brussels.

​​​​​​​Euralarm Releases Position Paper on NLF evaluation

​​​​​​​Euralarm, the European association representing the electronic fire safety and security industry, has given feedback on the NLF. The association’s response to the questions of the European Commission were laid down in a Position Paper.

​​​​​​​Euralarm President Jon Könz selected for the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum

​​​​​​​Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems.

​​​​​​​Euralarm: Guidance Document on Integrated Fire Protection Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries

​​​​​​​The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document on Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries. This new guideline provides information on the issues related to the use of lithium-ion batteries, how fires start in batteries and on how they may be detected, controlled, suppressed and extinguished. It also provides guidance on post fire management. Excluded from the scope are explosion and ventilation issues.

Euralarm: Supply Chain Issues In The Fire And Security Industry

​​​​​​​Since the corona pandemic introduced the world to the concept of "the new normal," nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain as we have seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available in order to produce the finished goods.

Euralarm welcomes new member Sitasys

Jon Könz new Euralarm President

During the 51st General Assembly of Euralarm, the members have chosen Jon Könz as the new President of Euralarm.

Euralarm releases Position Paper on EC proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence

Euralarm recently released a Position Paper on the EC proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. The Position Paper follows some informal discussions with DG Connect and contains proposals on several articles in the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Following the release of the Position Paper Euralarm spoke to Gabriele Mazzini, lawyer of DG Connect and in the lead for the proposal.

New Logo and Website Euralarm

Euralarm, representing the fire safety and security industry, has launched a new logo and website.

Euralarm welcomes FirePro as new member

Following the decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed FirePro as a new member. The company will join the Extinguishing Section of Euralarm which activities cover automatic extinguishing systems using gas, water, foam, powder and aerosols, oxygen reduction systems, portable equipment and other manual means of fire-fighting as well as fire-fighting agents used in either fixed automatic systems or in portable equipment.

Positive Vote on EN 50710 Opens the Doors to the Provision of Secure Remote Services

Euralarm’s Services Section reports an important step forward for service providers and end-users of remote services: the very positive vote on the EN 50710, Requirements for the provision of secure remote services for fire safety systems and security systems.

Time to act: Euralarm Urges to Consider Harmonised Standards as Basis for Green and Digital Transition

Euralarm congratulates the Portuguese EU Council Presidency and fully supports the Presidency's objectives of supporting the European Single Market and leading the European Union towards a more resilient, global, greener, fair, and more digital society. Since 1970, the association has worked hard to contribute to the European ideals by representing the interests of the fire safety and security industry in the areas of standardisation development and legislation.

Kiwa First Associate Member Euralarm

To Hinder or Not to Hinder – That is the CPR Question

Euralarm Welcomes Vanderbilt as New Member

Euralarm: Cybersecurity for Radio Equipment Directive

Euralarm Releases Guidance Document on Inspection of Gas Cylinders

Ambitious EU Recovery Plan needed for a safer and more secure Society

Euralarm Urges to Postpone Co-existence Period for LVD standards

Off the Record with the President of Euralarm Martin Harvey

BRE Global anticipates Brexit implications for UK Notified Bodies

New Technical Managers for Euralarm

The professional team of Euralarm has been strengthened with two new Technical Managers. Michael Scharnowsky has been appointed Technical Manager of the Fire and Extinguishing sect...

Euralarm: Priorities and Challenges 2019-2024 Whitepaper

Euralarm has presented its Priorities and Challenges 2019-2024. Working together for a safer and more secure future is the name of the document that describes areas of cooperation ...

Standards are an End-user’s Best Friend

After its work on services for fire safety systems and security systems succeeded to be voted as a European Norm, EN 16763, the Section Services of Euralarm convinced standardisati...

Euralarm presents White Paper on Next Generation Networks

During the recent meeting of the Euralarm Security Section a White Paper was presented on the topic of Next Generation Networks. The paper is intended for fire safety, security and...

New Vice-Chair Euralarm Section Fire

During the Section Fire meeting following the Euralarm General Assembly, Petra Riesterer has been elected to Vice-Chair by its delegates. She follows in the footsteps of Michael Sc...

Euralarm’s Annual Report 2018-2019 published

Euralarm has released its Annual Report 2018-2019. The period was a year of change for Euralarm. With a new President, Board, General Director and sections leaders in place and the...

Euralarm Symposium 2019: Keynote Speaker is Alberto Garcia Mogollon

The yearly Euralarm Symposium is the place to get insights about where the fire safety and security industry is heading in the near future. The annual event, this year organised on...

Euralarm welcomes new Member Halma

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest member Halma plc. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm. Halma will now benefit from Euralarms serv...

Euralarm urges to use holistic approach of fire safety when renovating buildings

Following the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) many renovations of existing buildings are to be expected in the coming years. These renovations must lead to bui...

New General Director: Euralarm provides leadership in a fast changing environment

Paul van der Zanden is the new General Director of Euralarm. Paul holds over 30 years of experience in the global security market. The new General Director is committed to making E...

Euralarm welcomes new Member Eaton

Euralarm has welcomed its newest Member Eaton Electrical Products Ltd. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which activities cover detection, notification and evacua...

Euralarm actively involved with future standards for Security Industry

On Friday the 12th of October in the frame of the World Standard day and the 25th anniversary of the European single market, Euralarm joined the conference Standards meet the futur...

Event: How Do Changes to the UK Telecommunications Network Affect the Fire and Security Industry?

Together with its Member the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Euralarm will bring the latest updates on Next Generation Networks to the Industry on October 31st in Warr...

EUSAS-Euralarm Conference Focussing on Aviation Safety and Security

EUSAS and Euralarm, hosted by Airbus, recently organised their second joint conference, which was this year on the topic of aviation safety and security. It showed once again the i...

Martin Harvey new Euralarm President

During the 50th General Assembly of Euralarm, the European association representing the fire safety and security Industry, the members have chosen Mr. Martin Harvey as new Presiden...

Euralarm’s Annual Report 2017-2018 published

Euralarm has released its Annual Report. The publication of the report coincides with the end of the Euralarm Boards three-year mandate and therefore, beyond the usual account of t...

Euralarm event on Next Generation Networks

The Europe wide transition of traditional (PSTN) telecom networks towards All IP communications networks is in different stages, having significant impact on the alarm signalling s...

Euralarm on State of Fire Safety in Europe

Euralarm has presented its position on the state of fire safety in Europe. The association calls for several measures to keep Europe fire safe.A presentation of the position of Eur...

Euralarm welcomes new Member Teletek Electronics

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest Member Teletek Electronics. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm, which activities cover fire dete...

Euralarm Annual Report 2016-2017

Euralarm has published its Annual Report 2016-2017. The report underlines the impact of the association on the future of standardisation, electronic fire safety, security and assoc...

New Technologies and Standards for Services Will Transform Fire Safety and Security

The Euralarm Symposium 2017, taking place in London and supported by the British Security Industry Association and the Fire Industry Association, made a clear point that fire safet...

Yearly Assembly of the electronic fire and security Industry ponders regulatory challenges

Speeches and debates at the General Assembly of Euralarm, the European trade association for the electronic fire and security Industry, showed that it is more engaged with policyma...

Euralarm: New White Paper on Outsourcing Maintenance of Fire Safety and Security Systems

Euralarm recently published a new white paper on outsourcing the maintenance of fire safety security systems, specifically intended for building owners and managers. The purpose of...

2017 Eusas-Euralarm Conference in Berlin

Cutting-edge and freshly published research on fire safety was presented during a joint conference of EUSAS and Euralarm, the leading European trade and research associations in th...

Euralarm Symposium 2017 Topic Announced

The next Euralarm Symposium will be organised in London on May 8th, 2017. The symposium will focus on the future of fire and security services across Europe and will present ways o...

Euralarm and Eusas organise a European Conference on Fire Technologies

Euralarm and Eusas will be organising a European conference on research into fire technologies that will shape the future standards. The conference will take place in Berlin on Tue...

Smart cities: Revolution in every area of life

Euralarm recently published a white paper presenting the views of the European electronic fire safety and security industry on the topic of smart cities. In a few pages, the docume...

New Services Standard

The approval of new standard prEN 16763 has officially been announced by Cen/Cenelec, following on overwhelmingly positive votes cast by national standardisation bodies. Euralarm w...

Wagner Becomes Euralarm Member

Following a unanimous decision of its Board, Euralarm has now formally welcomed its newest member: the Wagner Group. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm. They bring ...

Euralarm: European Services Standards

Over the past three years, Euralarm Services Sections main endeavour has been to develop and advance a new European standard, prEN 16763. For the first time, it defines the quality...

New Chairman of the Board for Cenelec

Norbert Schaaf, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Association for Security Technology (BHE), has been elected as Chairman of Cenelec TC 79. Mr. Schaaf was congratulated on his a...

Euralarm Annual Report 2015/2016

Euralarm has released its Annual Report 2015-2016. The report features in-depth information on the association and the markets it represents, based on a study published by the Euro...

Fire detection and alarm producers worried by shift in EU standardisation approach

Euralarm members within standardisation body CEN/TC 72 are questioning the impact of a newly enforced standardisation procedure on the quality of fire detection products across Eur...

New Technology at Euralarm Symposium 2016 Show

The Euralarm Symposium 2016 that took place on May 9th in Lisbon, Portugal, focused on challenges and opportunities for businesses due to the impact of new technological developmen...

Eurolarm Symposium 2016 - Electronic Security Industry

The Euralarm Symposium 2016 will take place on May 9th, in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a favourite event for the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe.The Euralarm Sym...

Euralarm presents Manifesto for a Safer and More Secure Europe

Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers of the electronic fire safety and security industry, presents its Manifesto for a Safer and Mo...

Euralarm White Paper “Making Europe’s Smart Cities Safe, Secure and Resilient”

Following the launch of the Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC) by the European Commission, Euralarm has presented a White Paper that is fully in line with the start ...

Euralarm calls for an united EU Directive for safety in tourism accommodations

Europe is the number one tourism destination in the world for international travellers. These tourist expect maximum safety and security of their accommodations. Euralarm proposes ...