The Oshkosh Global Striker vehicles represent a £4.2 million investment Manchester Airport’s Fire Service has taken delivery of six brand new state-of-the-art Oshkosh Global Striker Vehicles, as part of a £4.2million investment into the airport fire operations. The emergency vehicles are equipped with the latest firefighting technology including forward looking Infra-Red cameras, High Reach Extendable Turrets (Snozzles) and more environmentally-friendly foam. They’ve been built in and shipped from Wisconsin, USA over the last three months and firefighters at Manchester Airport have been training on them since July this year. The sixth and final vehicle arrived in late September and all 84 firefighters who are based at Manchester Airport are now fully trained to use the vehicles and equipment. Steve Metcalf, Manchester Airport’s Chief Fire Officer & Emergency Services Manager, said: “The introduction of this fleet has presented us with the opportunity to introduce a new operational model incorporating a completely fresh approach, adopting revised tactics and techniques to enable us to create a safer environment for our passengers, operating crews and firefighters. These are exciting times for the Fire & Rescue Service at Manchester Airport as these new procedures, supported by our new vehicles, have modernised our operation. “We’re investing in a safer future and it’s of the utmost importance to us as an airport that both our staff and passengers are in a safe environment at all times, and our investment in these vehicles underlines our commitment in this area. The Oshkosh Global Striker Vehicles are equipped with the latest technology which helps to make firefighter jobs safer and more efficient, protecting both them and our passengers in the event of a crisis situation, which while we hope never happens, we must be prepared for.” Jim Johnson, Oshkosh President of Fire and Emergency, said: “We are honoured to have been a part of this project at Manchester Airport and to provide these new vehicles for Manchester Airport’s Fire Service. We worked very closely with the airport on this project to deliver the best appliances and service possible. It’s been fantastic to see the new vehicles in action and the firefighters here showcasing their new skills.” The new fire vehicles were showcased to 150 guests at an event held at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park. Guests from emergency services around the country as well as MAG colleagues, former Manchester Airport firefighters, Oshkosh and Terberg DTS representatives were also shown a demonstration of the new vehicles in action using the airport’s training ground, Big Rig.

Chosen to help protect major new Italian tunnel development For many years now, the engineering world has sought innovative yet effective solutions to the problems of ensuring safety in road tunnels, and in particular protection against the constant threat of fire. Now, thanks to the use of FireMaster® FireBarrier™ 135 from Morgan Advanced Materials, the users of one key road tunnel in central Italy are thoroughly protected. The Serralunga tunnel runs for 1300m near the mountain town of Rocca di Cambio, in Italy, connecting the popular ski resorts of Campo Felice with the Plateau Rocche via the motorway system. Built at an altitude of 1600m, the Serralunga tunnel has a gradient of 4.5% and was opened to traffic in December 2013. Fire in road tunnels can have catastrophic consequences; not only does it threaten human life, but it can cause huge damage to the tunnel’s structure, in some cases resulting in collapse. Furthermore, fires in tunnels burn at extremely high temperatures; a typical tunnel car fire reaches 400°C, but a large petrol tanker fire may reach 1400°C. Therefore, all tunnels must offer protection sufficient to deal with these events. The Serralunga Tunnel has two escape routes, which take the form of suspended paths. The challenge that faced the design team working on this project was lining those escape paths with a material that could withstand extremely high temperatures, protecting both the tunnel’s structure and the people within from the ravages of fire and the effects of smoke. Having considered all options, they chose to use FireMaster FireBarrier 135 from Morgan Advanced Materials, supplied through specialist installer Kapyfract AG. FireMaster FireBarrier 135 is one of the most extensively fire-tested products available for this purpose, and can be applied either in the form of pre-cast sheets, or by spraying to a substrate attached to the tunnel. In the Serralunga tunnel, the product has been applied over a galvanised wire mesh, allowing it to reach every part of the tunnel surface. FireBarrier 135 has very high adhesion capacity, so very little of the material is lost during application. FireBarrier 135 goes on in a single application – a mere 36mm thickness was ideal for the Serralunga work – and dries quickly, a particular advantage in the Serralunga project, since all parties wanted to see the tunnel open promptly. Ermanno Magni, Technical Product Application Manager, Europe, for Morgan , is pleased with the results of the Serralunga Tunnel project. "This is only the second tunnel in Italy to use this cutting-edge technical solution, and Morgan is delighted to be leading the way in this field. The installation of FireBarrier 135 in this project was swift and straightforward and it has given a smooth and uniform finish to the tunnel escape routes. Most importantly, we know from extensive testing that the use of this product helps to ensure the safety of people using the Serralunga Tunnel, even in extreme fire conditions." Francesco Ferrari, specialist fire protection consultant, has also been impressed by the Serralunga project. "The treatment of the suspended escape galleries in this tunnel with FireBarrier 135 provides an extremely significant layer of protection for users of this tunnel. Its use is backed by a wealth of evidence, and installation of approximately 6,500 square feet (600m²) of protection has been achieved in under 40 days," he commented. FireBarrier 135 is produced by Morgan’s Thermal Ceramics business. For further information, please visit http://www.firemaster.morganthermalceramics.com/cementitious

A historic school is protected with Apollo equipment Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect a historic school in Canterbury, Kent, which counts playwright Christopher Marlowe, astronaut Michael Foale and actor Orlando Bloom among its former pupils. The King’s School is a co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils and sits in the grounds of the prestigious Canterbury Cathedral. There are currently 821 pupils on The King’s School register, 75% of which are boarders. There are six boys’ boarding houses, six girls’ boarding houses and three day houses. The tradition of education in Canterbury goes back to 597AD, when St Augustine arrived to evangelize England. The education provided by the monastic foundation, and by the ancient school of the City of Canterbury, was in 1541 made the responsibility of the new Cathedral Foundation of Henry VIII. He established within it 50 King’s Scholars as well as a Headmaster and Lower Master. Thanks to this core of King’s Scholars, the school came to be known as the King’s School. The school is thought to be the oldest continually-operating school in the world and, as such, protecting property as well as life is of utmost importance to preserving this significant piece of educational history. The Meister Omers building is one of the boys’ houses at The King’s School and is home to 49 pupils. The house, popularly known as MO, was built in the fifteenth century by Cardinal Beaufort and is shrouded in history. Edward IV held a Parliament in the house in 1470, Cardinal Coligny died there in suspicious circumstances in 1568, and the arms of Queen Elizabeth in the hall mark her visit in 1573. To meet an ongoing refurbishment of all of the fire detection systems within the school, more than 150 Apollo XP95 units were recently installed throughout the Meister Omers building by Triangle Integrated Fire Systems. The level 1 system is supported by a Kentec Syncro AS control panel which monitors 16 zones on a single loop. Speaking about the project, Terry Hailes, Operations Director for Triangle Integrated Fire Systems, said: “We’ve now worked on 14 different system installations at The King’s School over the past four years. All of these have been Apollo XP95 and Kentec Syncro systems with the exception of the original Chapel where Apollos Wireless XPander range was used as no drilling was allowed for cabling due to the building’s age. For Triangle, the fact that Apollo offers open protocol systems which are forward and backward compatible is a big attraction to us specifying the products. Additionally, the fact that we’ve worked with Apollo for so many years also means that we know how reliable the systems are and that we’ll always have support from the technical team.” Jez Albin, M & E Manager at The King’s School, concluded: “The safety of pupils at The King’s School is the most important consideration for us, and the Apollo fire detection system provides peace of mind for staff and parents alike. We’ve had no problems with any of the Apollo systems installed by Triangle, and would choose them again in the future.” For more information on the Apollo range of products visit www.apollo-fire.co.uk.

New generation super fibers bring wave of innovations to fiber market Researchers of Teijin Aramid, based in the Netherlands, and Rice University in the USA are awarded with the honorary ‘Paul Schlack Man-Made Fibers Prize’ for corporate-academic partnerships in fiber research. Their new super fibers are now driving innovation in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and (smart) clothing. The honorary Paul Schlack prize was granted by the European Man-made Fibers Association to Dr. Marcin Otto, Business Development Manager at Teijin Aramid and Prof. Dr. Matteo Pasquali from Rice University Texas, for the development of a new generation super fibers using carbon nanotubes (CNT). The new super fibers combine high thermal and electrical conductivity, as seen in metals, with the flexibility, robust handling and strength of textile fibers. “The introduction of carbon nanotube fibers marked the beginning of a series of innovations in various industries”, says Marcin Otto, Business Development Manager at Teijin Aramid. “For example, CNT fibers can be lifesaving for heart patients: one string of CNT fiber in the cardiac muscle suffices to transmit vital electrical pulses to the heart. Or by replacing copper in data cables and light power cables by CNT fibers it’s possible to make satellites, aircraft and high end cars lighter and more robust at the same time.” Since 1971, the Paul Schlack foundation annually grants one monetary prize to an individual young researcher for outstanding research in the field of fiber research, and an honorary prize to the leader(s) of excellent academic and corporate research partnerships to promote research at universities and research institutes. For several years, leading researchers at Rice University and Teijin Aramid worked together on the development of CNT production. Teijin Aramid and Rice University published their research findings on carbon nanotubes fibers in the leading scientific journal, Science, beginning of 2013.

BSI completes refurbishment of testing facilities in Hemel Hempstead Since 1954 Kitemark House, home of the BSI Kitemark™, has stood strong as hundreds of thousands of products have gone through its doors to be tested to the highest level; those that meet our very stringent requirements achieve the BSI Kitemark. The BSI Kitemark is one of Britain’s most important and recognized consumer quality marks. Recognized by over 72% of British consumers it provides a clear and independent confirmation of quality, safety and trust. As part of its continued commitment to the future of the Kitemark, BSI has completed an investment of over £3 million in new advanced testing facilities in Hemel Hempstead. Here many products from ladders and windows to safety helmets and respiratory equipment have been tested and are still assessed and Kitemarked today. Changes to standards and innovation in product design mean that the laboratories have developed to include new tests and schemes enabling manufacturers to bring product to market as quickly as possible. Evolution is survival of the fittest and Kitemark has never stood still, it has evolved with the changes of the times and grown from products to services. From testing physical products such as riding hats, respiratory breathing equipment, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, today the newest Kitemark schemes help consumers identify websites or apps they can trust and, help banking customers quickly and easily identify financial products they can trust to meet their essential needs. Maureen Sumner Smith, UK Managing Director at BSI said: “The investment demonstrates our on-going commitment to BSI Kitemark and to growing our product certification business. The majority of this multi-million pound investment has centred on installing state of the art technology and improving our facilities to allow customers to see for themselves the rigorous testing their products go through. “The future of the BSI Kitemark is an exciting one. It has a long established history of reassuring consumers that products or services can be trusted and the latest Kitemark developments ensure that it continues to be relevant to the needs of consumers going forward.”

This new edition brings this popular DVD up to date BM TRADA has updated its free DVD explaining the fire resistance testing process for passive fire protection products such as fire-resisting doorsets and fire penetration seals. Aimed primarily at companies who are developing and manufacturing fire protection products, the updated DVD, Fire Resistance Testing Explained, takes the viewer through the entire fire testing process from specimen design and how to devise a fire test programme, to obtaining third party certification. Using a live fire doorset test as an example, the DVD shows how products prepared for testing and the range of measurements that are taken during the test. The video highlights typical failure criteria and explains the test evidence required to prove the performance of typical passive fire protection products. Running for approximately 20 minutes, this new edition brings this popular DVD up to date, providing advice on meeting the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation and CE marking, as well as testing to British Standards. The DVD also outlines the services and support that BM TRADA can offer from its independent, UKAS-accredited facilities. It highlights BM TRADA’s extensive expertise in fire resistance and reaction to fire testing and demonstrates how the organisation can assist clients through the testing, CE marking and certification process. To request a free copy of Fire Resistance Testing Explained, email achatwin@bmtrada.com.

Kuwaiti fire and petrochemical companies form partnership Continuing their partnership in all relevant fields, Kuwait Fire Safety Directorate (KFSD) and EQUATE Petrochemical Company, Kuwait’s first private sector petrochemical company, launched Safety at Every Home Campaign (Safe). Speaking about the campaign, KFSD Director of Public Relations & Media Colonel Khalil Al-Ameer said, “In an effort to avoid different hazards and potential incidents at home and other various places, Safe Campaign has been launched to embody the strategic objectives KFSD is aiming to achieve throughout Kuwait by having such a partnership with EQUATE. For this purpose, the campaign will hold a number of awareness activities at a number of colleges, universities and malls where KFSD members will share guidelines and precautions regarding fire extinguishers, types of fires, smoke alarms, gas cylinders, gas leaks, fire evacuation, dealing with different emergencies and the importance of calling Emergency Number 112 when needed. Finally, it gives me great pleasure to extend utmost appreciation and gratitude to EQUATE for its significant role in supporting various initiatives by KFSD which always aspires to benefit and ensure the safety of society as a whole.” On his part, EQUATE Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Leader Mohammad Al-Shamary said, “Due to safety having several personal and professional dimensions, such partnership between KFSD and EQUATE holds utmost importance to ensure overall safety at home, work, when driving vehicles and other places. Along those lines, EQUATE has previously launched EQUATE Home Safety Campaign (Stay Safe) which focused on potential hazards at home and how to avoid unfortunate accidents. All such efforts are part of EQUATE Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program that has introduced several initiatives aimed at overall sustainability throughout Kuwait. Without any doubt, launching this campaign in partnership with KFSD is a prime example of EQUATE’s tagline ‘Partners in Success’.” Aimed at avoiding hazards and preventing incidents at home and other places, Safety at Every Home Campaign (Safe) is launched in partnership between Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) and EQUATE Petrochemical Company. To create awareness between members of the Kuwaiti society, nationals and expats, the campaign will address how to handle fires, emergencies within and outside the household, the importance of having a fire extinguisher, the role of smoke alarms, as well as safely using gas cylinders and other critical matters. With its initial founding taking place during 1947, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) is currently an independent government authority under the supervision of State Minister for Council of Ministers Affairs in the State of Kuwait. KFSD plays a number of critical national roles by providing required protection for lives and property from fires, crashes, incidents and natural disasters and preventing them throughout the country. www.kfsd.gov.kw. Established in 1995, EQUATE Petrochemical Company is an international joint venture between Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Commencing production in 1997, EQUATE is the single operator of a fully integrated world-scale manufacturing facility producing over 5 million tons annually of high-quality petrochemical products which are marketed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. www.equate.com.

The simulators were officially opened by the IMO Secretary-General The Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna purchased a 360° Class A Full Mission Bridge simulator and an Incident Management Simulator for training of its Naval and Merchant marine students. The simulators were officially opened by the IMO Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu and the Dutch Ambassador in Bulgaria Mr. Tom van Oorschot during a ceremony at the academy on September 14th. The ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from the Bulgarian and Romanian Navy, as well as the Bulgarian Maritime Administration and was concluded with the official acceptance of the simulators by the Naval Academy Commandant, Captain Boyan Mednikarov. The NAUTIS DNV Class A Full Mission Bridge (FMB) Simulator and the RescueSim incident Management Simulator were delivered and installed at the Naval Academy in Varna by VSTEP and its Bulgarian partner NavySim. The NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge simulator has a complete 360° surround horizontal field of view and is compliant with the Class A DNV Standards for Certification No. 2.14 for Maritime Simulator Systems and IMO model courses 1.22 and 1.32. At the request of the Naval Academy, VSTEP has also added advanced oil spill recovery and onboard fire training to the simulator. The RescueSim Incident Management Simulator will be used to train and prepare for any thinkable incident, both on and offshore. It has specialized modules focusing on training for Shipboard incidents, port incidents, industrial incidents as well as offshore incidents. The port of Varna was custom made in full 3D and implemented into the RescueSim simulator. VSTEP Director, Pjotr van Schothorst: “It is an honor to have our VSTEP simulators become part of the rich tradition of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy. To have Bulgaria’s finest maritime students use our simulators to become better mariners makes us very proud. Throughout the project, it has been a real pleasure working with the Naval Academy and we look forward to continue this strong relationship in the future.” The Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy is the oldest technical school in Bulgaria. With its illustrious history and traditions in training sea specialists, it is one of the symbols of Varna and Bulgaria in the world maritime community. At present, the Academy trains specialists for both Navy and merchant marine in all areas of maritime life. More info about the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, visit www.naval-acad.bg More information about VSTEP Simulation, visit www.vstepsimulation.com

Helps NZ get it right Victaulic, the world’s leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, will be sending industry experts to present at the FPANZ “Getting it Right” seminars across New Zealand. The first seminar kicks off on 22 September and runs from 10:30am – 12:30pm for five consecutive days in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Flexible sprinkler drop technology has gained ever-growing acceptance around the world since its development. It is the latest in fire protection technology easing concerns commonly associated with hard pipe sprinkler drop installation and performance. While New Zealand is an early adopter of flexible drops, the market continues to evolve as better product designs lead to higher system performance and more efficient installation. Victaulic Senior Engineer Jack Carbone, will be leading the Victaulic section of the FPANZ Getting it Right seminar series, sharing his knowledge on fire protection systems, including fire protection valves and sprinklers, flexible sprinklers systems and how Victaulic supports installers in the use and application of flexible drop systems. David Sharkey, Vice President Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia said, “As Victaulic continues to release increasingly innovative products, our influence in the fire protection industry continues to grow. We believe this seminar will help installers deliver systems of the highest calibre to their clients, while providing them with the tools needed to grow their business.” Seminar attendees can expect to walk away with the ability to identify various designs of flexible hoses and brackets and comprehend the important differences in how they perform. Attendees will also learn to recognise and inspect properly installed flexible sprinkler fitting systems, comprehend the hydraulic performances of flexible drop systems, locate technical support information for flexible hoses and lastly grasp why flexible drops are important components in fire safety.

Cutting edge efficiency and reliability during search and rescue operations LEADER is proud to introduce a new generation of search equipment designed for technical search specialists by technical search specialists. They have been vastly improved, offering cutting edge efficiency and reliability during search and rescue operations. Find victims EASIER, FASTER, SAFER! LEADER Hasty The WORLD’S only multi-functional HASTY tool: SEE, SEARCH and SAVE with just one tool! “LEADER Hasty” combines: • A search camera mode for a visual and precise location of victims. Its ultra-lightweight probe is equipped with high intensity lights and flexible articulation of the camera head, which incorporates a microphone/speaker to allow communication between rescuer and victim. • A seismic detection mode for use with up to two wireless sensors with a range in excess of 328’ (100m) in open field for detecting signs of life. The ability to switch instantly between “visual search mode” and WIRELESS “audible search mode” in one deployment vastly improves the effectiveness and mobility of the rescuer. LEADER Search “LEADER Search” wireless life detector is used in rescue operations to detect and then locate the position of victims entombed in collapsed structures. Featuring 3 wireless seismic sensors with a range in excess of 328’ (100m) in open field, and the additional option of up to 3 wired sensors, LEADER Search delivers unequalled flexibility, sound quality and sound propagation. LEADER Search comes complete with an ultra-lightweight and compact control box incorporating a full colour screen and user friendly menus and graphics. Offering versatility in choice – whether you choose the LEADER Search 3 wireless sensors option through to the complete 3 wireless / 3 wired version, it is provided with a robust waterproof two way audio communication probe.   LEADER Scan “LEADER Scan” UWB life search & breathing detection device is the WORLD’S ONLY equipment capable of detecting the slightest chest movements produced by breathing! Designed to detect and locate live victims trapped, buried or entombed, usually following disasters such as: collapse structures, landslides and so on, LEADER Scan allows to locate victims by detecting movements up to 100 ft in free space (about 30m). Using UWB technology (Ultra Wide Band technology), it interrogates the sub-surface that allows identifying the victim’s location by detecting movements. Its sensitivity and stability of signal allows movements’ detection as precise as the chest movement produced from breathing or a finger movement. Graphical User Interface provides depth of victims + small movements produced by simply breathing OR strong movements produced by body movement or possibly stronger breathing patterns. Also, a unique feature displays a real time graph, focusing on the strongest signal received by the sensor. LEADER Cam “LEADER Cam” search camera with communication system is used during rescue operations to enter confined spaces, visually locate and communicate with victims. Its new compact and lightweight features provide the operator unrivalled ease of use. Its ultra-lightweight carbon fibre telescopic probe, extra-large full colour screen, user friendly menu and graphics make the LEADER Cam the ideal tool for search operations. Its flexibility makes it ideal for use in a one man operation or when working as a team. More information: www.leader-group.eu