Zico allow flexible control with new 1″ QUIC-STRAPs Zico continues to build on their popular, industry-leading utility mounting system with the addition of QUIC-STRAP 1” Variable Straps. With five different lengths to choose from, this new, thinner line is an excellent choice for securing smaller equipment, shelf slots and compartment cubby-holes. Constructed of the same heavy-duty materials as their wider 2” cousins, these hook and loop straps provide extraordinary holding power for their size. Pliable nylon gets more of each strap against even the most oddly-shaped tools and equipment, increasing the active surface area for better, more secure retention at an extremely cost-effective price. All-weather and UV-resistant, QUIC-STRAPs are able to withstand the harshest of conditions for years of dependable service both indoors and out. Available now. Each strap includes two 1” zinc Footman’s Loops for easy installation. For more information please call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit www.ziamatic.com For over 50 years Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) has made it a priority of theirs to ensure that they have provided first responders with the tools and equipment they need to make every day safer, easier, and more efficient. With every new design, Zico strives to meet the ever-evolving demands of the fire service with fresh forward thinking and cutting edge development.

TFT release brand new High Rise Kits for the industry TFT has introduced all new High Rise Kits that help eliminate cumbersome hose line setups and allow for easy visibility of the supply pressure at the standpipe. The kits includes a heavy duty duffel bag, 2.5” angled waterway with in-line pressure gauge (valved and no valve options can be specified), two spanner wrenches, 2.5” x 1.5” reducer for use with a 1.5” coupled hose off of the TFT high rise solution, and 1.5” x 2.5” increaser for break and extend hose operations off of a ball valve shutoff. TFT’s standpipe valve solution is configurable at the time of order. The valve can be customized for a valve handle on the left or right or even spec no internal valve and utilise it as a standpipe elbow with pressure gauge. Unlike competitors’ solutions, it’s a one-piece solution that you don’t have to piecemeal together from three or four pieces. Simply connect the one-piece TFT high rise valve and it is ready to go. For users that spec the valve version, TFT’s unique half ball design is included, which allows for easy valve movement under pressure to fine tune the desired supply pressure. The valve will not slam shut under pressure. The half ball allows for a true, 2.5 inch unobstructed waterway. The one-piece angled waterway swivels 360 degrees and directs the hose away from the standpipe and the wall. This allows for a simple, universal connection that works for almost any situation and reduces the chance of hose kinks. The angled waterway also has a protected, encased, large display pressure gauge to easily read the pressure off the standpipe. An air bleeder is also integrated to bleed the air from the water supply. For more information about the new high rise kits, see TFT’s video here:  https://vimeo.com/410740302

Streamlight release slim, bright and versatile product named Survivor Streamlight Inc offers a range of high-quality products built with precision and performance especially for law enforcement, fire & rescue and the military. Trusted all over the world by multiple industries, Streamlight is defined by their innovation, delivering effective, efficient, high performance lighting solutions. These feature the latest technology, unmatched performance, incredible value and durability that you can depend on. The leading Survivor right angle, clip-on flashlight is depended on by firefighters for its toughness, compact size and reliability. Featuring a slim profile and a dependable clip/hook for more accurate light orientation, the Survivor has two interchangeable Smoke Cutter plugs to help create the preferred beam pattern. The two plug choices include an Amber Smoke Cutter and a Black Smoke Cutter, both of which reduce peripheral light when inserted into the light’s optic. Use of the Amber Smoke Cutter Plug also reduces the potential for glare in smoke conditions, while giving off a more yellow light that is easier on the eyes. The Black Smoke Cutter Plug provides a more concentrated beam appearance. Possessing the latest in high lumen LED technology for extreme brightness, the Survivor  has 4 lighting modes that include high and low intensity, emergency flash, anda moonlight mode for low-level lighting that runs for 15 days. On high, the light delivers 175 lumens and 41,000 candela. The light’s custom optic produces a narrow beam, ideal for cutting through smoke, fog and mist, whilst also providing optimum peripheral illumination to aid in navigation. The light’s reinforced, built-in attachment D-ring and updated spring-loaded clip offer superior retention, conveniently latching to belts and harnesses. Its super-tough nylon housing provides exceptional durability and the Survivor is designed for easy operation even with heavy gloves. All openings are O-ring sealed to resist moisture, including the light’s unbreakable, scratch-resistantpolycarbonate lens with silicone anti-scratch coating, assembled in a heavy-duty bezel. The light has an IPX4 rated design for water resistance and is impact resistance-tested to 2 metres. The Survivor operates on a rechargeable lithium ion battery can be recharged up to 1,500 times. The light also permits firefighters to insert a spare pack of four “AA” alkaline or four “AA” lithium batteries to reduce the likelihood of being caught in the dark with a spent battery. Operating run times for the rechargeable battery range from 3.5 hours on High to 10 hours on Low, with 5 hours on the flash setting and 15 continuous days in moonlight mode.

Johnson Controls introduces TYCO Nitrogen Corrosion Solutions portfolio Johnson Controls have recently announced that there is a brand new TYCO portfolio of corrosion solutions for fire sprinkler systems. This family of products gives the fire protection industry a complete Johnson Controls portfolio that can significantly increase the lifespan of dry, preaction, and wet fire sprinkler systems. The portfolio includes Model NG-1 nitrogen generators offered in wall-mounted, standalone and skid-mounted models. Using a patented fill-and-purge process, the NG-1 nitrogen generators remove corrosive oxygen and replace it with nitrogen to stop the corrosion process. TYCO nitrogen generators are FM and CE approved and generate 98%-purity nitrogen, replacing nearly all oxygen in the pressure maintenance gas. All equipment is installed in the sprinkler riser room, eliminating the need for remote equipment and extensive gas sampling lines, which simplifies installation and maintenance. The generators do not require a nitrogen tank or refrigerated dryer, making the reduced equipment footprint ideal for compact spaces. “Corrosion in fire sprinkler systems can lead to reduced sprinkler performance and water leak damage that may reduce service life,” said Gary Koellhoffer, global product manager, Johnson Controls. “We are excited to announce this product offering that reduces corrosion risk and increases service life for a water-based fire sprinkler system.” The portfolio also features a line of accessories, vents and nitrogen inerting devices designed to help fight or stop corrosion. This portfolio includes the TYCO In-Line Corrosion Detector (TILD), which monitors sprinkler systems and provides an early warning of corrosion. The TILD can be monitored locally using the included Remote Test Station or remotely via the building monitoring system. In addition, the TYCO Air Vent, Wet (TAV-W) Automatic Air Vent is designed to remove trapped air from wet fire sprinkler systems, which helps meet 2016 NFPA 13 requirements for air vents in wet-pipe systems. It is also available in a wet-pipe nitrogen inerting model (WPNI) – the TAV-WN.

Streamlight unveil waterproof Portable Scene Light II Streamlight Inc have launched the Portable Scene Light II, a 10,000-lumen rechargeable, waterproof scene light featuring a versatile steel frame and 360° rotating head for precise aiming. It is the perfect scene light for marking exits, post fire investigation, fire ground clean-up, mobile triage centre lighting, etc. With zero deployment time and a compact footprint, the Portable Scene Light II requires no set up and is easily used in rapid response situations. Housed in a high-impact thermoplastic, the virtually indestructible alloy steel frame can be stacked for up to three units, creating a bright “light tower” effect with even more lumens for multi-level lighting.The hooked feet of the light are designed to hang on doors, framing and guard rails. “The Portable Scene Light II is the brightest, waterproof, rechargeable scene light on the market today,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “The steel frame is virtually unbreakable and offers powerful brightness at the scene of a structural fire, or in any situation involving water or smoke. This versatile new tool is also ideal for tactical and industrial uses such as lighting triage centres; accident scenes and vehicle check points; and inspecting construction sites, and remote equipment.” Featuring five intensity levels, the Portable Scene Light II has a toggle switch on the digital display that allows users to adjust up or down for brightness intensity and run time. The user can change the output any time as needed. The light offers a range of brightness and run times, including a maximum setting for 100% brightness (10,000 lumens) with a run time of 2 hours and a low setting of 20% (2,300 lumens) for 11 hours. Featuring 18 power LEDs within wide-pattern parabolic reflectors, the light provides a smooth, high lumen flood pattern. The light is IPX7 rated and waterproof to 1 metre for 30 minutes. Product Features: Lumens: High: 1,000 lumens; Medium: 550 lumens; Low: 35 lumens Battery: Lithium Ion Size: Compact size (16” x 11” x 12”; 40.6cm x 28.9cm x 30.5cm) Weight: 15.38lbs (6.10kg) Colour: Red Available with a red frame, the Portable Scene Light II has an MSRP of £819* and comes with Streamlight Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Venari launches equipment department with major partnership confirmation Venari Group has confirmed a major exclusive partnership agreement for the firefighting sector, with one of the globe’s leading helmet manufacturers, SCHUBERTH. SCHUBERTH is a famous, 90-year old, manufacturer of safety helmets for motorcyclists and motorsport, including Formula One. For decades, it has also been one of the most popular helmets among German motorcyclists. And having produced EN 443-certified firefighting helmets for over 50 years, the company has selected recently launched Venari Group as its UK and Ireland distributor. Simultaneously, Venari announced on May 15 the activation of a new firefighting equipment sales, service, and customer support division, to drive product quality and aftercare into the challenging firefighting sector. Venari Group CEO, Oliver North, said: “Pre-Venari, the team and I have supplied firefighting equipment to fire brigades since 2008, including over 80% of the current UK firefighter helmets. So, the partnership with SCHUBERTH was a very natural one. “The activation of our firefighting equipment department further solidifies our intention of being a high performing supplier to the UK fire and rescue market whilst continuing to build our emergency vehicle range to the highest quality possible.” SCHUBERTH is a company committed to researching and developing materials to withstand the toughest of environments. Oliver continued: “Our partnership will concentrate on SCHUBERTH’s truly incredible F300 helmet. The UK fire and rescue service are equipped to a very high standard in terms of structural firefighting PPE, but with more frequent wildland firefighting, RTC’s and water rescues, the F300 provides the ultimate flexibility as a rescue and wildland helmet.” Thomas Heinlein, head of BU Industrial Safety and Firefighting at SCHUBERTH added: “For us, Venari is the most exciting company in the British emergency services supplier market, so we are naturally delighted to have agreed on this truly exciting partnership with them. “Our global reputation for high quality means we can only partner with highly efficient and passionate distributors in their specialist fields. Venari’s team have proven their efficiency and passion over countless years in the UK fire market and we’re excited to work with them in the UK firefighting and ambulance market with our F300.”

The Fire Fighters Charity launch challenge to offset fundraising decline We may all be locked down, but this spring and summer The Fire Fighters Charity is asking its supporters to embrace self-isolation and social distancing, by taking on the Fire Family Challenge. Whether by themselves or with those closest to them – family, friends, watch mates, home working colleagues or socially distanced loved ones – the Charity wants its supporters to test their physical, mental or creative strength and raise vital funds to support the UK’s fire services family over the coming months. The Fire Family Challenge offers supporters and traditional event fundraisers an opportunity to set aside the disappointment of cancelled or postponed events, to test the lockdown limits of their personal space and come together as a fire family to support the thousands of fire service key workers on the coronavirus front line today. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Charity’s traditional fundraising to a halt, with the cancellation or postponement of countless events and challenges across the UK and overseas. Furthermore, The Fire Fighters Charity does not meet the criteria outlined by Government in regards to grant support. With its donors and supporters usually raising around £10m a year to fund its health and wellbeing services, the Charity has estimated that it may only raise around 50% of its usual fundraising income during this lockdown period. The impact of this could curtail the Charity’s ambitions and plans for the future, unless an alternate way to raise that income is found. The Fire Family Challenge seeks to address this fundraising shortfall by encouraging supporters to take on a personal challenge or come together as a team to take on something special. The Charity has provided a host of ideas to support challengers; from garden Olympics to non-stop knitting and sponsored silences. It has also provided simple to follow guides for challengers to set up JustGiving fundraising pages, or Facebook Fundraisers and is offering a range of digital awards to those taking part. Regional Fundraising Team Manager, Natasha Mason, said of the Fire Family Challenge: “This is a great opportunity for our supporters to do something special for the UK’s incredible fire services family. Our fire fighters are working in extraordinary circumstances, at the frontline of this national fight against coronavirus, so the Fire Family Challenge will hopefully offer some light relief and help us to raise some much needed funds at a time when our fundraising has otherwise dried up.” Challengers can sign up for the Fire Family Challenge at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/firefamilychallenge and use the hashtag #FireFamilyChallenge to see what else is going on across the UK.

Apollo reintroduces interface module due to popular demand Following popular demand, Apollo Fire Detectors will be recommencing supply of their XP95 Three Channel Input/Output Module. The XP95 Three Channel Input/Output Module (55000-588APO) was removed from the product portfolio in 2018 after the introduction of the Intelligent Interface range. After receiving feedback from customers, Apollo have taken the decision to reintroduce the product to their sales portfolio with immediate effect. The product offers the benefit of using a single address for three individually-monitored inputs and three outputs, as well as cost savings compared to using a combination of single or twin Input/Output Modules, making it the perfect solution for the following applications: Lift bank control Fire door control Shop unit monitoring Smoke damper control This product is an ideal solution to high complexity buildings that demand comprehensive systems to operate such as shopping centres and hospitals. Hospitals make use of multiple control systems such as, Access Controlled Doors and Air Handling Units. It is crucial that these systems integrate with the fire system and that they work cooperatively. The Three Channel I/O Module not only facilitates this integration but also offers additional space on the panel, maximising the amount of outputs available in a given area. Apollo customers share their views on the product: Guy Briscoe, Director at Knox Fire “The reintroduction of the 3 channel I/O is welcomed by Knox Fire. This product not only has the advantage of offering more channels on a single device compared to many of the competitor products but also critically the legacy systems can continue to be supported. “The reintroduction of the 3 channel I/O will allow us to carry out repairs and 10-year product life cycle changes without the disruption of reprogramming the system for different devices. Business continuity is key to our critical infrastructure customers in the data centre, hospital and power generation sectors who will be pleased to see the 3 channel I/O return to the Apollo product line” Mark Wild, Fire Technical at EU Fire and Security “Historically, we used to specify the 3 channel I/O for aspirating systems, 1 channel for fire, one for fault monitoring and the 3rdmonitoring the PSU for fault, instantly the price of the job went up having to allow for a twin and a single. “Our customers initially seemed very pleased by its return, numerous calls asking for prices and availability within hours of the news of the relaunch!” For more information about this product please visit the Apollo website:http://apollo.ly/8c

MSA Safety donates N95 masks to assist in COVID-19 response MSA Safety recognises the critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) as we work together in the effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As a leader in safety, MSA is an essential business and intends to continue operating its manufacturing facilities during times of lockdown or crisis, to the extent practicable, while protecting the health and safety of our workforce. We do this because many of our customers require protection to continue to work in times of global crisis. This includes first responders, who are tasked with keeping us safe and, in some cases, directly responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. It also includes helping to protect those tasked with keeping our infrastructure functioning, particularly in times of a global emergency. While disposable N95 masks and other personal protective equipment used by healthcare professionals in pandemic situations are not manufactured by MSA, we have donated our complete allotment of available N95 respirators (sourced from a third-party supplier) to the local Pittsburgh medical community. These 65,000 respirators are directly helping medical professionals working throughout our region. We are also working with the White House to determine how MSA can respond to the Administration’s request for other types of respirators that could be used in the COVID-19 battle. MSA does and will continue to produce advanced air-purifying respirators, such as elastomeric half-mask, full-facepiece respirators and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). These products are used in many industrial and first responder applications and therefore may see higher levels of demand in the event of a global mask shortage. During such an event, MSA is committed to increasing production of masks within our existing air-purifying respirator portfolio. Given the fluidity of the COVID-19 outbreak, we will continue to monitor this situation closely, and adjust as we are able. For the latest information, please visit the MSA Safety website and see our dedicated COVID-19 information area at: https://www.MSAsafety.com/coronavirus.

Dräger announces contract award to support US federal government Dräger is proud to announce the award of a government contract to supply N95 respiratory protection masks in support of efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an award to Dräger for the supply of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved N95 respiratory protection masks. The contract is part of the recent government announcements concerning the supply of masks. As part of the contract Dräger plans to increase U.S. domestic production of the masks and expand its manufacturing footprint over the course of the contract. Deliveries will take place over the next 18 months with a focus on accelerated supply wherever possible. “Respiratory protection has been at the core of our capabilities for over 110 years. Our N95 mask design offers superior comfort and breathability, and is certified to the NIOSH standard for particle respiratory protection,” said President and CEO for Dräger in North America, Lothar Thielen. “This contract comes in addition to the ongoing work we are doing to protect frontline personnel in the fight against the pandemic. We are humbled to be able to support healthcare professionals and first responders with our Technology for Life, which spans both healthcare and safety applications. In addition we are proud to further increase our U.S. investments and manufacturing base in support of this contract.” Dräger Technology for Life Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Our products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in 1889, Dräger generated revenues of almost EUR 2.8 billion in 2019. The Dräger Group is currently present in over 190 countries and has more than 14,500 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.