News Highlights
Chemical reaction in landslide rocks may start wildfires
Researchers of the US Geological Survey found that the temperature of rocks in a landslide must have reached just over 300 degrees C and was the source of a wildfire.
Fireworks or electrical fault blamed as 59 killed in Bangkok nightclub fire
Fire, smoke inhalation and stampede killed victims in Thailand nightclub fire on New Year's Eve.
17,000-ton corn cob pile fire may last days
The fire could continue for quite a long period of time, according to officials. This will depend on the weather.
Three injured in plastic factory explosion
in Spain
An explosion destroyed two plastic drums outside the main building, and caused a fire that consumed two pallet loads of product.
Explosion at malt factory in Germany kills firefighter
When a malt silo exploded in western Germany, a firefighter was killed and seven rescue workers were injured.
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Company News
Advanced Fire System Gives Historic Hotel Protection for the Future
At the heart of the system is Silent Knight’s IntelliKnight’s 5820XL addressable panel, located at the rear of the hotel on the first level.
Leading Industry Suppliers Support IFSEC 2009
Already, over 500 security companies and the industry’s leading brands have confirmed their attendance at the world’s leading annual security event.
Fire Detection and Alarm System
Simplex Fire Products has launched Vigilant MX 1 fire detection and alarm system said to offer an innovative one or two loop analogue addressable fire indicator panel.
Over 4000 SAFE AFES Systems Protect the US Troops
The lives of the US troops are being protected from fire by the Spectrex specially developed AFES that was integrated by BAE engineers into the BAE MRAP vehicles.
Advances in Fire Retardant Materials
This important book provides a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to a broad range of materials.
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Product Arena
Remote Methane Leak Detector
Using laser technology, remote detection allows the user to survey areas that may be difficult to reach, such as busy roadways, yards with large dogs, locked gates, etc.
Wireless Fire Detection Systems
5000 FirePoint is a full analogue addressable fire detection system without the need for cable.
Multisensor Detector
The Ax multisensor detector comprises optical smoke and thermistor temperature sensors whose separate analog values are intelligently combined.
Strip-Switch Call Signaling System
The new ‘Strip-Switch’ allows people to call for assistance quickly and easily using a finger, fist, foot or elbow.
CO and Gas Detector (2-in-1 Gas Detector)
The CO and Gas Detector can detect carbon monoxide and combustible gas, like LPG, natural gas, made-man gas, coal gas and etc.
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Technology News
Mineral-based Gas Pump Has No Moving Parts
Scientists have discovered that a type of hard mineral called zeolite can provide a high rate of gas flow in a micro-scale gas pump.
Nanophotonics Spawns a New Class of Silicon Devices
A silicon nanobeam uses optical force to do mechanical work in an integrated circuit.
New Technology Improves Emergency Response Communication
RAVIN is perfect for emergency response industries that need to have fast and easy access to clearly-recorded conversations over a wide range of devices.
Nano-scale Electromechanical Sensors in Handheld Devices
Clemson physics professor and his team are researching nano-scale cantilevers that have the potential to read and alert us to toxic chemicals or gases in the air.
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