Fire Protection

​​​​​​​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.

Comelit-PAC Launches New Fire Safety Systems

Comelit-PAC has upgraded its entire fire system range with the launch of LogiFire, which represents a complete technical and aesthetic evolution of its innovative addressable platforms.

Amthal Approved as Systems Integrator for Honeywell Gent

Amthal Fire & Security has become part of the Honeywell Gent Network

Comelit-PAC launches innovative LogiFire fire safety systems

Comelit-PAC has upgraded its entire fire system range with the launch of LogiFire, which represents a complete technical and aesthetic evolution of its innovative addressable platforms.

360-Degree Approach to Fire Protection at Dubai Office Complex

26,000 sq. metres of grade A office space in Dubai needed a fire and life safety solution.

Peter Clauss returns to IWMA Board

One seat on the board of directors of the International Water Mist Association IWMA had become vacant after Erik Christensen of Novenco had retired earlier this year. This seat is now occupied again.

Safe Remote Access to Security Systems with UltraSync

UltraSync is a cloud-based platform that can turn any home or building into a smart home and smart building. It seamlessly connects Carrier Fire & Security’s xGen Connect and Advisor Advanced intrusion detection panels to remote applications via a managed web portal.

Global Filtration Manufacturer Selects C-Tec’s Cast ZFP Fire System

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of filtration solutions has selected C-Tec’s innovative new Cast ZFP addressable fire system for one of its UK sites.

GFE Fire Detection Equipment Protects Europe’s Largest Mixed-use Shopping Mall

Fire detection solutions from Global Fire Equipment (GFE) have been installed in the KUMSmall Factory Shopping Mall, the largest mixed-use shopping mall in Europe.

Three Questions for Five Experts: Thermal Cameras for Fire & Safety

In this series, GIT SECURITY EMEA ask three questions to five industry experts about the issue's special focus. This time we asked five experts for their view on thermal cameras for fire and safety.

Free Remote Fire Safety app now available on iOS and Android for Bosch Remote Services licence holders

Businesses and building owners can now check on the fire safety status of their properties remotely with the Bosch Remote Fire Safety app, running on the new ‘Remote Interact’ feature of the Bosch Remote Services portfolio for Bosch fire alarm systems.

FIM Expo & Training in Belfast October 2021

Fire Industry Manufacturers Expo (FIM Expo) will be taking place on Tuesday, October 19th.

Aviotec: AI now Covers Fire Safety and Security Surveillance Outdoors

Aviotec's new firmware version 7.81 comprises AI algorithms which can now detect fire and smoke in changing weather and light conditions. The AI algorithms have been developed further to ensure reliability for sheltered outdoor areas. The fire risk in these areas and nearby buildings can now be reduced with intelligent, fast and reliable detection.

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.

Fire safety update to ambitious school development

Comelit’s Atena fire detection panels have been installed at an award-winning new eight-form entry secondary school and sixth form academy, designed as part of a £100m development in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.

Fire Safety Package Addresses Almost £50 Million of Farm Losses

Farms and other agricultural environments can help ensure that livestock and assets are protected from fire following the launch of a dedicated package by fire detection specialists Patol.

C-Tec Appoints New Business Development Manager

Life-safety-systems manufacturer, C-Tec, has appointed Andy Turner as its new Business Development Manager for System Sales.

Catching Waste Fires Before they Happen

Waste fires – in other words fires that occur in waste or recycling plants - is a very serious global issue.

Avon Protection announces NFPA certification for its argus range of thermal imaging cameras

Avon Protection announces that its argus range of thermal imaging cameras have been certified to levels set forth in the 2021 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.

EN 54-13 2017/2019 Approval

Fire detection equipment manufacturer Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has been awarded EN 54-13:2017+A1:2019 system compatibility approval.

Vibrating Pillow Pad Alarm

C-Tec has launched an innovative new vibrating pillow pad alarm.

An Artificial Intelligence Revolution

Michael Hirsch has been leading the Fire business unit within the Bosch Building Technologies division as Vice President since February 1, 2021. In this interview, Matthias Erler from GIT ­SECURITY discusses the new responsibilities in Hirsch’s role, AIoT technology as well as current and future innovations in fire protection from Bosch Building Technologies.

Beauchamp City Sixth Form Excels at Fire Safety with Comelit

Comelit has supplied its Atena fire detection panels to the newly opened Beauchamp City Sixth Form, to ensure the ongoing safety of staff, pupils and visitors.

Hotel Fire Detection for Two Luxury Hotels

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.

European Market Trend: Fire Safety 2021

According to Fire Safe Europe, there are 5,000 fire incidents every day across the whole of Europe. Fires are a health factor, a cost factor and have great impact on polluting our environment. That’s why GIT SECURITY is exploring the topic of fire safety in Europe and discusses here the 7 layers of fire prevention established by the Modern Building Alliance.

Resolving Fire Detection Challenges in Secure Mental Health Environments

Within a mental health facility designing or even upgrading system infrastructure is always a challenge due to the nature of the environment. Fire alarms systems are no exception. Compared to an ordinary installation, extra considerations must be taken, when designing a new system or upgrading an existing area, to ensure the most secure environment for the patients.

Diamant Zucker: a Fire Protection Solution using Oxygen Reduction

Icing sugar, brown sugar, rock sugar, sugar in packets and tins: sweetness is all around you in the factories of the sugar suppliers Pfeifer & Langen. The company has been supplying sweet products made from beet and cane sugar to the food industry and end users for 150 years, and sells them under the Diamant Zucker brand. The company, founded in Cologne, has numerous locations throughout Europe and is one of the largest sugar suppliers. Mid 2020, a new high-rack warehouse was put into operation at the factory in Poland – with an appropriate fire system from Wagner Poland.

Global Fire Equipment launches single loop fire control panel with advanced connectivity

Innovative manufacturer of fire detection equipment, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), has added to its product portfolio with the launch of G-One, a versatile addressable single loop fire control panel with advanced connectivity.

Flexible Fire Protection with Bosch Wireless Detectors

With its new generation of wireless detectors, Bosch Building Technologies offers a flexible fire protection solution that works almost entirely without cabling. It is therefore ideally suited for installation in historical buildings, for retrofitting to and the expansion of existing buildings, and also for temporary installations.

Fire and Smoke Protection at Football Club FC Bayern Campus

The FC Bayern campus integrates all of the functions of a modern sports academy. Individual requirements for transparency, functionality, design, ventilation as well as fire and smoke protection have been achieved both visually and homogeneously throughout with Schüco system solutions. When it came to fire protection, the central, multifunctional academy building in particular required special conceptual solutions.

Three Questions for Three Experts: Fire Detectors

In this series, GIT SECURITY EMEA ask three questions to three industry experts about the issue's special focus. This time we asked experts for their view on fire detectors.

C-Tec creates new Evacuation Alert Video

C-Tec’s Hush ActiV domestic fire systems specified for MoD facility

Check out the Czech: Fire Protection for Ostrava’s Residential Buildings

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