Top 5 biggest fire safety news stories of July
Lewis Tyler
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July was a particularly busy month in terms of fire safety news, both from a service provider perspective and that of first responders.
In Europe, wildfires raged across France and Spain while the UK also saw higher level of activity. Meanwhile, several product launches marked a continued drive to innovate within the industry.
With that in mind, here are is our list of the top 5 biggest fire safety news stories of July.
Top 5 biggest fire safety news stories of July
Siemens launches intelligent fire detection and notification systems for smart buildings
Siemens expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new intelligent fire detection and notification portfolio that combines cloud-connected fire detectors with digital alarm notification systems to improve building safety, reduce maintenance and support autonomous building operations.
The company also introduced its next-generation Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detectors alongside the Acend Intelligent notification portfolio, creating an integrated fire safety ecosystem that delivers continuous self-testing, predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics and real-time monitoring.Â
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety appoints President of Commercial Services
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety appointed Peter Robbins as President of Commercial Services, a newly created leadership role that will oversee the company’s acquisition activities, commercial strategy and growth initiatives across the United States.
Reporting to CEO Bart Proctor, Robbins will lead efforts to guide Pye-Barker’s acquisition strategy while helping evaluate, integrate and grow acquired businesses. The company has completed more than 200 acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy.
Decontex joins NFCC National Firefighter PPE Framework for specialist decontamination
Decontex, the Global specialist in the decontamination and maintenance of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), has been awarded a place on Lot 9 (Specialist Decontamination) of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) National Firefighter PPE Framework, following a competitive procurement process conducted by Kent & Medway Towns Fire & Rescue Authority on behalf of the NFCC.
The appointment enables Decontex to provide decontamination services for Fire Structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Lightweight Firefighting PPE through the national framework.
Bordeaux wildfires
Firefighters continued efforts to contain wildfires across the Gironde region in south-west France as extreme weather conditions fuelled one of the country’s most serious wildfire emergencies in recent years.
Driven by a combination of extreme heat, prolonged drought and strong winds, the fires spread rapidly through areas of dry vegetation and pine forest, forcing mass evacuations and placing communities across the region on alert.
Fire Protection Association joins Certek Group to strengthen UK fire safety services
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) joined Certek Group in a move the organisation says will support future investment in fire safety research, training and testing across the UK.
Certek, an international provider of testing, inspection, certification and compliance services, will support the FPA as it develops its fire safety research, training and testing services for clients across the UK.
The FPA said the partnership will help secure the organisation’s future while preserving its independence, technical expertise and public benefit role.