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Intelagard’s compressed air foam systems

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The forecast for wildland fire potential issued on February 1, 2022, by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) predicts that over the next four months, the potential for wildfires will be higher than average in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, parts of New Mexico and Arizona, and the central and southern plains, in the United States of America (USA). Over the last decade alone, fire ‘seasons’ in the USA have increased in length by two and a half months. In addition, the average area scorched by fires in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) has doubled in the last three decades, now encompassing nearly seven million acres per year. This figure is only expected to grow. Wildland firefighting is unpredictable, dangerous, and physically exhausting. Need for fire suppression systems to be modernised Since wildfires are not going away and will only intensify in the future, fire suppression systems must be modernised, in order to meet this increasing and dangerous demand. Fires can no longer be effectively fought using the same outdated methods, which were used in the past. Solutions that boost firefighting response and effectiveness, while significantly reducing maintenance and manpower are not only a good idea, but a critical necessity. All WUI communities play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding ecosystem and can aid in doing so by making the decision to equip their fire departments with tools that are dependable, easy to operate, and costs less than the traditional firefighting equipment. With Intelagard suppression systems: Stretch water resources. One gallon of water and foam concentrate can create up to 35 gallons of firefighting foam. Get closer to live fuels. Pretreat poles and fencing from unwanted burning. Create visible wet lines. Draft from alternate water sources (i.e., river, pool, ocean, hot tub, etc.) with a 6-to-19-foot vertical lift. Powerful wildland firefighting in a compact package The SwiftCAF ATV/UTV is a small-to-medium scale, Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) that is perfectly suited for rapid incident attack in restricted emergency access areas, such as cross country, off-road and rugged terrain environments. Its (optional) terrain spray bar, when combined with foam solution from the 14-gallon tank can apply a 4-foot, half mile long wet line, before needing to refill. Once the unit runs dry, it can be refilled from a stream, creek, pond, pool, or lake in a snap (even dirty and brackish water with debris up to 1/4 inch can be used). To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Rosenbauer’s new extinguishing system

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Rosenbauer launches a new extinguishing system for burning traction batteries in electric vehicles. With the system, high-voltage batteries based on lithium-ion technology can be safely and efficiently extinguished. It enables direct cooling of the battery modules or the cells within the modules and thus a quick stop to the chain reaction of the continuous cells. Safety of the emergency services The safety of the emergency services was the top priority during development and is achieved by the fact that the operators are only in the vicinity of the burning vehicle for a very short time and the system is activated from a safe distance. The extinguishing system brings the extinguishing water exactly where it is needed: to cool the cells and modules in the battery housing. This extinguishes in a very resource-saving manner and reduces the spread of smoke gases to a minimum. Components of the extinguishing system  The system consists of two main components, an extinguishing unit, and an operating unit, which are connected with hoses. The extinguishing unit is positioned on the battery and, if necessary, supported on the body or other points. The preferred position is between the road and the vehicle when the vehicle is on all four wheels. It is also possible to have the system penetrate through the interior and trunk or from the top of vehicles lying on the side of the roof. System activation The system is activated via the control unit at a sufficient distance from the vehicle (approx. 8 meters). The extinguishing mandrel is driven into the battery with a force of several tons and the extinguishing water is discharged through the perforated extinguishing lance directly inside the battery. The water fills the battery housing completely and thus leads to efficient cooling. The amount of water in a normal TLF/HLF is sufficient to ensure successful extinguishing. A normal pressure pump is sufficient for the supply of extinguishing water. Extinguishing system After the battery has been cooled so that the cell temperature is in a safe range, the vehicle is ready for transport. The extinguishing system can remain in the battery during transport (and at the quarantine site). This means that water can be quickly reintroduced into the battery housing at any time, regardless of whether the vehicle is transported with a roll-off container or on a tow truck with a fire protection blanket. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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New powder coating line at Coopers Fire

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Coopers Fire announces they have installed a new state-of-the-art powder coating line in their factory in Ignis House in Waterlooville. Coopers Fire has historically used specialist local powder coating companies to satisfy its requirements for coated metalwork and has decided to bring this process in-house. By powder coating the metalwork in-house, Coopers Fire can benefit from shorter lead times and improved quality on the painted product. The powder coating process – The basics Powder coating or Polyester Powder Coating (PPC) is a multi-step surface finishing process suitable for metal and non-metal substrates. The method includes a preparation, application, and curing stage, and at a minimum, utilises a spray gun, spray booth, and curing oven. In contrast to the liquid coating process, which utilises a liquid coating suspension, powder coating is a dry finishing process that employs powdered coating material. During the process, the powder is applied to a substrate’s pretreated surface, melted, and then dried and hardened into a protective/decorative coating. There are three stages: surface preparation, coating application, and heat curing. Environmentally friendly coating Powder coatings can be applied in a wide range of colors, finishes, textures, and thicknesses that are not readily achievable through conventional liquid coating methods. The final finish achieved ranges from matte to glossy, and clear to metallic. The result produces an even, hard finish that is generally more durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly than a comparable liquid coating. Improved quality Having a turnkey system means Coopers can ensure the best quality of the finished smoke and fire curtains products as well as be able to complete the manufacturing process faster. This ultimately allows the business to save costs and improve lead times. The powder coating project was managed in-house by Rachel Kehoe, who is a Coopers Fire Production Engineer. The business chose a system including a spray gun, filtration extraction booths with a dedicated fire detection system, a large oven, and a manual conveyor to move the metalwork around the area. Movement of metalwork The conveyor allows the movement of the metalwork around the powder coating area. The metalwork is loaded onto flight bars and pushed through the spray booths. There are two spray booths located in opposing directions to allow the metalwork to be sprayed from both sides. The metalwork then moves round to the oven and cured at a temperature around 200 degrees Celsius and then offloaded back into the drying area once cured. Once the powder-coated part is cool enough to handle, the part can be, if necessary, assembled, packaged and shipped.   To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Rosenbauer partners with OroraTech

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Rosenbauer, a provider of fire-service vehicles and firefighting equipment manufacturer, and OroraTech, a digital wildfire intelligence service, have entered a strategic partnership to combat the emerging problem of wildfires by means of satellite systems. According to the UN, the number of wildfires is estimated to rise by 50% by 2100, and wildfires will become more intense and more frequent, ravaging communities and ecosystems in their path. Digitalising firefighting, the partnership between Rosenbauer and OroraTech will provide actionable insights to emergency organisations and forces on the ground. Incident command system Rosenbauer CSO Andreas Zeller: “Based on our long-time expertise of firefighting on the ground, the combination of our incident command system Connected Command and the satellite data provided by OroraTech enables faster response times and allows us to save the health and lives of firefighters.” OroraTech CEO Thomas Grübler: “Partnering with Rosenbauer, we will unlock satellite and other sensor data for emergency services around the world in a seamless manner, helping them for faster and more accurate response.” With the satellite data generated and analysed by OroraTech, Rosenbauer will further process and integrate this information to provide all the relevant data for those fighting and managing wildfires. The result is an uninterrupted information flow of life-saving insights reaching from fire detection to emergency response. Thermal imaging cameras Already OroraTech provides up-to-date wildfire information derived from public satellites with thermal imaging cameras. However, at intervals those are rarely sufficient to prevent disasters, depending on the region: delayed by up to 6 hours. Together with OroraTech, Rosenbauer plans to expand this system into a wildfire monitoring and fighting system that works with intervals of up to 30 minutes. To this end, the Munich-based startup will launch up to 100 satellites the size of a shoebox, each equipped with a high-resolution thermal imaging camera and artificial intelligence, into space over the next few years. The first prototype has already been orbiting since January 2022. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Taking Fireco to the next level

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James Wheeler – Taking Fireco to the next level Following a challenging 2 year period distinguished by expanding profits and sustained growth, the Fireco team are excited to announce the appointment of James Wheeler as their Chief Executive Officer. Before joining Fireco in July 2019 as their CCO, he was EMEA Business Director at ASSA ABLOY. Fireco, based in Brighton, manufactures wireless fire door closers and retainers, notification systems, disability aid products and hygiene equipment, all designed to provide simple solutions to a range of needs: fire safety, compliance, access, ventilation and hygiene. They have recently expanded their range to include fire door installations and inspections. “It’s an honour to lead such a creditable and respected brand as Fireco,” said Wheeler. “Having grown hugely over the last two years, we’ll continue to focus on dynamic growth through 2022. There’s a great deal to look forward to, especially driving Fireco into the software space and growing recurring revenue that allows for a subscription service to our customers. We’re also developing apps to support the system user experience of our cloud-based software, InSite. Jointly, we’ve launched our fire door services business, offering inspection, maintenance, and installation of fire door sets, approved and certified with our Dorgard and Freedor products. I’m extremely fortunate to have such a strong team around me. Fireco really is about the people; industry experts who excel in their roles and are such a pleasure to work with. Lastly, I’d like to thank my colleague and good friend Michelle Bussey, who has led the business for the past 5 years, who continues to lead operations, and who made this opportunity possible for me.” With so many opportunities ahead, it’s going to be a busy time for Fireco. The team are greatly energised by the prospect of moving forwards with Michelle as COO and James as CEO.   To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Nittan Europe appoints Yoshiaki Kadokura

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Nittan Europe is pleased to advise that effective 1 March 2022, Mr. Yoshiaki Kadokura is to be appointed Chairman of Nittan Europe, and will be handing over the responsibility of Managing Director to Mr. Tetsuya Ando. Extensive International Business Mr. Ando brings with him extensive international business and management experience from different business sectors, which will provide a positive contribution to Nittan Europe’s ongoing success. In a personal message, their new Chairman Mr. Kadokura, stated “I wishes to express my sincere appreciation to each of you for your continued support to Nittan Europe Limited. I would be most grateful if you would extend the same patronage and assistance to Mr. Ando that you have afforded me, and to give Nittan Europe your continued support and co-operation.” To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Advanced provides MxPro 5 fire alarm control

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A host of fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway to Europe’s largest and most successful business district, Westferry House consists of 11 storeys, complete with its own retail promenade on the ground floor. At the core of the active fire protection for the building are six Advanced MxPro 5 fire alarm control panels installed alongside Apollo Soteria multi-sensors. Remote-control terminal Responsible for all aspects of the installation, as well as the future maintenance of the system, are Advanced partners, Pacific Security Systems. The Kent-based fire and security specialists installed the MxPro 5 fire panels alongside Advanced’s remote-control terminal and repeater panel, TouchControl, to provide a discreet and aesthetically pleasing means of viewing the fire system in the building’s recently refurbished reception area. Advanced’s AdSpecials team was also commissioned by Pacific Security Systems to design and manufacture a custom-built annunciator panel to control the pressurisation and extraction fans and dampers on all floors of the building. The annunciator also integrates with the building’s VA/PA system to provide manual control of messages on all floors. Fire system solutions Kirk Short, Director at Pacific Security Systems, said “As long-time installers of Advanced with many successful projects, large and small, under our belts, we know its solutions are both reliable and user friendly. The bespoke equipment we required for the fire system upgrade at Westferry House is of an excellent standard, and we found the AdSpecials team very easy to work with throughout the entire design process.” Advanced’s AdSpecials team works with customers requiring bespoke fire panels to design and manufacture unique fire system solutions, whatever the installation challenge. Tallest residential building Amanda Hope, UK Fire Business Development Manager at Advanced, said “Canary Wharf attracts some of the World’s most respected and successful companies, and it was fantastic to learn that our solutions have been installed in such a prestigious commercial office space. Westferry House is just a stone’s throw from the Landmark Pinnacle – the UK’s tallest residential building – another iconic site protected by Advanced’s MxPro 5 panels.” “Westferry House is also a fantastic example of where our TouchControl solution comes into its own, providing additional monitoring and control in a sleek and versatile format, that complements the building’s stylish reception space.” TouchControl is the low-profile, high-resolution touchscreen repeater that makes it easy to check fire system status via interactive maps and zone plans, while harmonising with a wide range of interiors. When in standby, it can be used to display branding, advertisements, and information, but will instantly revert to fire operation when a fire condition occurs. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Hochiki launches in Denmark

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Japanese life safety manufacturer, Hochiki, has launched in the Danish market with its most powerful and sophisticated fire control and indication system yet, L@titude. Following Part 13 certification which then paved the way for DBI approval, this system uses an interface that is available in multiple languages, simple to use and understand. DBI certification Following its successful DBI certification via Hochiki Europe based in the UK, the new L@titude life safety system combines the very latest hardware and software and will provide Danish building, health, and safety managers with powerful and sophisticated software solutions. Monitoring and control over fire detection, along with comprehensive fire risk and incident management will be easier than ever, and where time is of the essence, users can respond quickly and efficiently to a fire event. Robust fire alarm product The flexibility of the L@titude platform is such that it can be re-configured to realise much other control and indication applications, with direct integration into intelligent buildings. The L@titude platform is designed to add value to System Designers, Integrators, Service Providers, and End Users/Building Owners. Developed from the ground up by the Hochiki group’s design team and using some of the most advanced technology available, L@titude is designed as one of the most powerful, intelligent, and technically robust fire alarm products available. Applications of Hochiki’s fire safety products Across Europe, Hochiki’s fire safety products have been specified for several highly prestigious projects including Bulgaria’s National Library to protect historic artifacts of national and international importance, the sophisticated and modern residential architectural project The Flag in Germany, and complex projects for the Marine industry such as Wind Farms off the southeast coast of Britain. Specifically, the products and services offered under the L@titude brand provide solutions to some of the most technically challenging applications in life safety. Control and indication system One such example is the design and build of a new £5million Jardine Motors Group showroom which provides the best experience for its customers across the UK. The showroom which sells high-value Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles needed a state-of-the-art control and indication system that would link its various heat, flame, and smoke detectors as well as sit well aesthetically within the space. The L@titude system was specified due to its reliability, flexibility, user-friendliness and accessibility. Easy to install The modular nature of the L@titude system allows all field wiring to be connected to a passive motherboard enabling addition, re-configuration, or replacement of all electronic hardware without the need to disconnect any field wiring. This modularity also allows each panel to be customised with addressable loop detection circuits, conventional detection circuits, relay cards, additional sounder outputs, or programmable I/O modules as required.   To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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LOT ET GARONNE tests new firefighting equipment

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The Grouping of Technical Services and Buildings of the ‘LOT ET GARONNE’ Firefighters is constantly on the lookout for technical developments in intervention and safety equipment in order to optimise the interventions quality, facilitate the work of teams and protect staff who is physically exposed during rescue operations. It is in this context that the staff of the Operational, Territorial, Technical, and Training Service Groups met on the morning of Wednesday 16 June on the departmental training technical platform located near Cahors (France) to participate in a day of testing firefighting equipment. Smoke removal operations All LEADER fire equipment was tested during this test day at Cahors (FRANCE). Below is the program for this day, rich in relevant and constructive discussions: Positive Pressure Ventilation and smoke removal operations with the BATFAN 3 Li + battery fan LEADER TIC thermal imaging camera tests Tests of several different types of firefighting nozzles with different flow rates Aluminum nozzles and composite material nozzles Automatic nozzles and selectable flow nozzles Classic or trigger nozzles The LEADER HP PN 40 compact High-Pressure nozzles have also been tested with their new firefighting vehicle LEADER offers 3 different sizes of nozzles with several flow rates and different functions. It is thus possible to customise a nozzle thanks to the different variants and combinations in order to obtain the most suitable nozzle for field needs! Reliable firefighting equipment For more than 35 years, LEADER has been developing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable firefighting equipment & rescue equipment and has offered them worldwide to Fire and Rescue Services (Firefighters), Civil Security, Navy, NGOs, Industry at risk. To meet the advancing challenges of fire hazards and search & rescue missions, equipment must continually evolve and adapt to be more effective while ensuring maximum safety for workers. To meet these challenges, LEADER is committed to constant innovation and new technologies and has its own in-house Research & Development team which works alongside end-users to design and develop the equipment that will be available tomorrow. To test the equipment and assess its performance, LEADER continually invests in its infrastructure: Water and High-Expansion Foam test room Ventilation test room Fire test area in fire container – Fire extinguishing equipment Casualty Search Equipment test area To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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Charleston Fire Department orders pumpers

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Pierce Manufacturing  announced an order from the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina for two Arrow XT pumpers and one Saber pumper. The department purchased the fire apparatus through Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, and delivery is expected in August 2022. The Pierce Arrow XT pumpers feature a heavy-duty design with a short overall length of 29 feet and will be stationed in Charleston’s historic downtown district. The Saber pumper offers outstanding visibility, substantial space, and thoughtful ergonomics and will support Charleston Fire Department’s suburban and rural service areas. “The Charleston Fire Department has several fire stations built in the 1880’s and 1910 with height and length restrictions,” said Joseph Roberts, Assistant Chief of Technical Services for the Charleston Fire Department. “Working with Pierce and their dealer, Spartan Fire, we were able to develop specifications for apparatus to fit into these older stations and maneuver through Charleston’s narrow historic streets. We purchased our first Pierce fire engine from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus in 1983 and we’re confident in our continued relationship.” Charleston Fire Department’s new fire apparatus will feature: Pierce Arrow XT Pumpers • Arrow XT chassis • 500-gallon water tank • Hale 1500 gpm pump • Cummins L9 450 hp engine • Side roll and frontal impact protection Pierce Saber Pumper • Saber chassis • 1000-gallon water tank • Hale 1500 gpm pump • Cummins L9 450 hp engine • Allison 3000 EVS transmission “We appreciate the long-standing relationship we have with the department which has a fleet made up almost entirely of Pierce vehicles,” said Robby Fore, President of Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus. “We are very familiar with the challenges the department faces, including its historic fire stations and narrow city streets, and are proud to be able to provide the customized solutions and ongoing support they need to best serve the City of Charleston.” The Charleston Fire Department serves a growing, thriving, and historic port city. The department includes four battalions from 17 fire stations with 401 personnel who responded to 21,165 calls for service in 2021 across a 134 square-mile radius. Charleston is known for its historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and oak tree-lined neighborhoods. The community requires fire apparatus with superior maneuverability for easy navigation on narrow residential and city roadways. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our February issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, International Fire Buyer Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@firebuyer.com

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