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THE OFFICIAL FIRE & RESCUE MAGAZINE FOR INTERSEC 2012 ISSUE NO 15 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

FIRE MIDDLE EAST

THE MAGAZINE FOR FIRE PREVENTION, FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE

Sprinklers: The Fire Protection of Car Parks

An Intelligent Response to Evacuation

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Technical Rescue PAGE 22

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CONTENTS FIRE MIDDLE EAST MAGAZINE ISSUE 15 » DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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FOREWORD: IN THE LINE OF FIRE The Editor comments on recent fire related topics and events.

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TOWARDS AN INTELLIGENT RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES In a world less inclined to forgive preventable loss, Markus Niederberger of Siemens Building Technology describes the role of technology in assisting the human element.

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HONEYWELL 6 - 505S

8 - 117F

IFC, 1

GERAND ENGINEERING 7 - 205F FIKE XTRALIS

5 - 305C

7, 48, 49

RAPIDROP

7 - 223F

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FIRETRACE

7 - 517F

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SCHOTT

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FFE

6 - 705F

TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND THEIR FIRE SAFETY

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FIVALCO

1 - 204F

Fire Middle East looks at elements of fire safety on the road, rail and at the airport.

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DR.STHAMER 8 - 508F

THE FIRE PROTECTION OF MODERN DAY CAR PARKS

7 - 403F

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APOLLO

7 - 402F

TECHNICAL RESCUE

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MAVILI

6 - 805F

Another look at aspects of non-fire rescue from emergency life-threatening situations and some of the evolving specialist equipment now in use.

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BRISTOL UNIFORMS 6 - 803S

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TYCO

5 - 105C

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KENTEC

7 - 305F

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BRE GLOBAL

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PROTECTOWIRE

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KIDDE

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KSA FIRE COLLEGE

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DUPONT

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE INVESTIGATION

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BLAZEMASTER

Fire Middle East reports on some of the basics of fire investigation forensics.

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FIREX

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HAINSWORTH 6 - 802F

THE ROLE OF HEAT STRESS AND PPE: AN IMPORTANT RESEARCH PROJECT

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AUDAX

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NSC GmbH

8 - 708F

An important American research project has revealed some interesting outcomes of studies on the physical operational work of firefighters.

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FIREPRO

7 - 217F

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HOCHIKI

2011 UK RESCUE CHALLENGE

7 - 209F

BEST PRACTICE TRANSPARENT FIRE SAFETY DESIGN Mike Wood, Global Consultant of Pilkington, sets out the central role that high performance fire-resisting glass has to play in modern day architecture.

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NAFFCO

OFC, 9, 11, 35, 44

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This growing annual event bids to become an international competition showcasing the best practice and equipment concerning all aspects of Technical Rescue

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OFC, 31

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Recent case studies and tests suggest that current building standards are out of date when applied to modern car parks. Ian Gough, Technical Advisor to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association reports.

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INTERSEC STAND No

REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS Recent significant international fire and rescue emergency incidents and news.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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INTERSEC PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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INTERSEC FIRE & RESCUE EXHIBITOR LISTING

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IN CASE OF FIRE: FIRE MIDDLE EAST CASE STUDIES

7 - 425F 7 - Pavilion

7 - 105F 6 - 717F

INTERSEC 2012 EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE PREVIEW A look ahead to the 14th edition of the Middle East’s largest security, fire & rescue, ` and safety exhibition and conference.

7 - 431F

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LAKELAND

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BLAZEMARK

7 - 533F

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FIRE MIDDLE EAST 7 - 302F

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HENG DAO

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TUBETRADE

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INTERSEC

8 - 517F 8 - 611F

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EXCELERATE

OBC

ATEIS

Fire Middle East acknowledges the use of several images from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Lancashire FRS and London Fire Brigade in this issue.

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IN THE LINE OF FIRE As the month of January once again approaches, it is time for yet another annual Intersec Trade Show in Dubai. The January 2012 edition will be the 14th annual staging of what has now grown to become the largest regional Trade Show that incorporates Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety and Health, and Homeland Security & Policing amongst other associated areas.

Fire Middle East is the only official Fire & Rescue magazine for Intersec 2012, and we are indeed proud of this status. I like to think that this accolade recognises the modest contribution that the magazine has made in recent years via our 14,000 plus regular readership across the Gulf and wider Middle East towards the steady growth of this major event in the regional calendar.

It is a remarkable fact that due to the commercial support from manufacturers and industry, the Fire & Rescue section at Intersec is set to double in size since the 2011 gathering to become the largest ever in Intersec’s history. Another first for Intersec 2012 is that the Show now fills all the Halls at Dubai’s vast International Convention and Exhibition Centre which, in itself, is quite an achievement by organisers Messe Frankfurt and their Intersec team.

In this latest issue of Fire Middle East, we preview Intersec 2012 in a dedicated and comprehensive section. Not surprisingly, this edition is one of the largest we have yet produced. On the pages of this issue of the magazine we continue our series of editorial themes to embrace topics concerning active and passive building fire protection applications and other fire engineering features from the region and beyond, and articles on firefighting and rescue equipment together with many other operational ‘front line’ matters of interest.

The principal fire protection features in this edition focus upon (a) the subject of Intelligent Response to Emergencies and Evacuation and (b) the Application of Sprinklers in the Protection of Modern Day Car Parks.

Fire Safety in Transport Systems is also featured in this issue. Hot on the heels of the Dubai Metro, there are several new ambitious railway schemes elsewhere in the pipeline across the Gulf. These projects bring a whole number of new fire protection and safety design considerations, whilst road vehicle and aircraft safety are topics that are never far from the top of fire engineering and safety agendas.

Around the world fire continues to regularly demonstrate that in an uncontrolled form, it can be one of man’s most deadly enemies. The science and application of modern fire safety protection and fire engineering has never been more important in safeguarding life and property in communities, commerce and industry.

In the front line of firefighting and rescue, Fire Middle East describes more aspects of Technical Rescue.

This is the generic term for the rescue of persons from any non-fire emergency such as a collapsed structure, serious flooding, height, road crashes, and hazmat incidents, etc. Technical Rescue operations have seen the development of much specialised equipment in recent years and like other Fire & Rescue sectors will be well represented by a host of companies exhibiting at Intersec 2012.

Fire Middle East will have a prominent stand at Intersec in January 2012 and the magazine team look forward to meeting delegates and visitors on our Stand No 7 – 302F where you may be assured of a very warm welcome.

Neil Wallington Editor FIRE MIDDLE EAST | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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NEWS RECENT SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY INCIDENTS SEPTEMBER 2011 – DECEMBER 2011 12 SEPTEMBER: LUNGA LUNGA, NIGERIA

28 SEPTEMBER: PALAU BUKOM REFINERY, SINGAPORE

120 DEAD IN FUEL PIPELINE EXPLOSION AND FIRE

SHELL’S LARGEST REFINERY STRUCK BY FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS

120 slum dwellers, including women and children, perished and over 100 were seriously burned when fuel leaking from a pipeline ignited following an explosion and created a huge fireball that caught many dwellers who had gathered to collect the leaking fuel. Tin shacks close to the pipeline were engulfed in flame as the burning fuel spread into the shantytown.

A similar tragedy occurred in Kenya in 2009 when a fuel tanker overturned.

16 SEPTEMBER: MITCHELL SUBURB, NORTH CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

FACTORY FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS PRODUCE HUGE TOXIC SMOKE PLUME A serious fire in an industrial estate factory involving chemicals quickly developed into a major incident that required a rapid evacuation of surrounding properties due to the huge developing toxic smoke plume. Firefighters battled to gain control in a complex operation that ran throughout the night despite a number of explosions. As the severity of the fire increased, a 10 kilometre exclusion zone was declared and residents far downwind were warned not to switch on heaters or air conditioning. All schools in the surrounding area were closed until the emergency was finally brought under control.

The Royal Dutch Shell refinery on Bukom Island, the company’s largest plant, suffered a small fire in light fuel products that was followed by a series of explosions that took place into the next day. An evacuation of non-essential personnel took place and fire crews tackled the growing incident as the company shut down several unaffected refining units. The refinery normally produces 500,000 barrels a day.

12 OCTOBER: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

MAJOR FIRE AT FACTORY INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL AND FOOD CHEMICALS Civil Defence firefighters fought for several hours to contain and extinguish a large fire in a chemical factory in the Dubai Investment Park. The fire broke out in the afternoon and rapidly spread with a large volume of black smoke hampering firefighting operations but employees were able to make a safe exit from the building and there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

9 DECEMBER: PARANAQUE, MANILA, PHILLIPINES

PLANE CRASHES INTO SHANTY TOWN A cargo plane having just taking off from nearby Manila Airport appeared to suffer a technical problem and requested an emergency landing back at Manila, but lost height and crashed into a nearby shanty town. Fire immediately broke out and rapidly spread into the narrow and packed rows of combustible wooden buildings, including a primary school which fortunately was empty as the accident occurred on a weekend. 50 shanties were completely destroyed. 12 persons were killed in the crash, including three children and the aircraft flight crew. Over 20 others were seriously injured.

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NEWS QATAR CIVIL DEFENCE

Qatar Civil Defence Fire & Rescue Vehicles

A line up of some of Qatar Civil Defence's Fire & Rescue eet outside the 3rd Civil Defence Exhibition in Doha. In the forefront is a Iveco 6 x 4 Magirus 55 metre aerial ladder platform.

Also on display at the Doha Exhibition was this Mercedes 4 x 4 all-terrain rescue tender.

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NEWS THE LACK OF A ROAD SAFETY CULTURE ON GCC ROADS IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE FOR THE REGION A senior official of an international road transport association has commented upon road safety in the GCC region.

Reversing the lack of road safety culture in the Gulf region is the biggest challenge that GCC governments face in their efforts to make roads safer to drive on, according to Rita Cuypers, the Director of Campaigns and Events at the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). “There seems to be a lack of road safety culture in the GCC

countries, which are considered to be dangerous to drive on”, she added. Simon Labbett, the Regional Director for the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) UAE, says “Sustained casualty reduction on the roads is not and never will be a quick fix.

Countries with the best safety records in the world have achieved this through decades of road improvement and government marketing campaigns.”

UN DIRECTOR VISITS DUBAI CIVIL DEFENCE GHQ Mrs. Helinia Molin, the United Nations Disaster Management International Strategy’s Director has visited Dubai Civil Defence GHQ as a part of its touring programme in UAE and Gulf region, which comes in line with the international campaign 2011 – 2020 to curb disasters worldwide.

The UN Director was received by Brigadier Ahmed Al Sayegh, Dubai Civil Defence Acting Director, who briefed Mrs. Molin about various Civil Defence activities that include firefighting, awareness and preventive missions. In addition, the Brigadier highlighted the UAE and Dubai Civil Defence

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leadership visions and efforts to build a strong infrastructure that is capable of managing risks and responding to different emergency situations.

Mrs. Helinia also attended a practical training drill held at Al Qusais fire station and also visited Al Manara fire station to hear about daily work patterns and strategic planning. The UN Director recognised the Civil Defence practices being carried out to implement safety measures in buildings, spreading the fire safety awareness culture among different age categories, economic groups and community sectors, and raising the readiness of fire and rescue teams.

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QATAR CIVIL DEFENCE EXHIBITION DRAWS STRONG SUPPORT The 3rd Qatar Civil Defence Exhibition, the largest so far in the series, was held in Doha on 14th to 16th November and attracted a total of 93 exhibitors representing 950 company products and agency services.

During the show, Qatar Civil Defence signed contracts for vehicles and equipment worth QR98m. There were also training

workshops aimed at equipping Civil Defence personnel with sophisticated skills and developing their professional performance. Supporting events at the Exhibition included family entertainments catering for women and children aimed at raising safety awareness together with an endurance championship for Qatari firefighters.

STATISTICAL REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL FIRE FATALITIES A report has been published that analyses the pattern of fire deaths in the United States over a period from 1979 to 2007. Entitled Fire Death Rate Trends: An International Perspective, the report indicates that fire fatalities have fallen in a consistent manner over the period concerned, with the rate

of reduction fastest in North America and Eastern Europe.

However, although the US fire death rate fell by 66% during the 30 years of the study, the country still has the 10th highest fatality rate of the nations covered by the report. The full report can be found at: www.fema.gov.

FIREX OPENS NEW OFFICE IN QATAR Firex, (Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory LLC), is one of the region’s leading manufacturers, designers and suppliers based in Sharjah, UAE, have recently opened a new

office in Doha, Qatar, under the title of S.O.S. Engineering Company, Doha, Qatar.

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XTRALIS MOVE OFFICE The Xtralis company have recently moved to: Building 22, Office 303, Nofan Al-S’oud AlAdwan Street, Amman, Jordan.

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EVACUATION

Towards an “Intelligent Response” to Emergencies and Evacuation World statistics are a stark reminder that the potential for fire to be a factor in emergencies is high: from industrial incidents, natural disasters and extreme weather to terrorist attacks, a pertinent issue in the more volatile regions of the Middle East. More than ever, successful response relies on timely decisions to address potentially fast evolving threat levels, and this increased complexity limits the effectiveness of the traditional preparedness and evacuation plans. In a world less inclined to forgive “preventable” loss of lives, the adoption of technology to assist the human element of emergency response has an increasing role to play. Markus Niederberger, Head of Business Development, Intelligent Response, Siemens Building Technologies reports.

Introduction The megatrends of growing populations and urbanisation mean that there is an increasing shift to multi-tenant and even multi-purpose buildings in many parts of the world. This increased urban density and the construction of ever taller buildings adds to the complexity of sites.

Contrary to many other countries, however, the drive to construct tall buildings in the Middle East derives less from a necessity to cope with land scarcity than from a desire to create true landmarks for the region – from luxury hotels, office and retail complexes to sports venues.

High Stakes for Denser Urban Landscapes When considering tall buildings, thoughts quite naturally turn to Dubai.

However, other countries in the Middle East have their own tall structures, including Iraq’s Baghdad tower and the proposed Burj Mubarak al Kabir in Kuwait, set to become the world’s tallest building. For these high-profile superstructures, the stakes are very high: the necessity to create icons, driven by increased competition for investors in the region and the need to attract tourists in greater numbers, is reflected by the level of technology and luxury implemented in those buildings.

From an emergency response and evacuation capability standpoint, this has one very real consequence. At a time when public opinion demands more accountability from the corporate world, should anything go wrong, reputations could be irreversibly damaged, with long-term impact on the commercial viability of such projects. Simple detection and alarming are no longer accepted as sufficient to ensure the safety of building occupants and rising expectations, both from the public and investor communities, are also increasingly driving safety and security technology investments to improve incident response and recovery as part of new reputation management strategies.

The Case for a Better Use of Existing Technology

The Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai.

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Indeed, the more diverse and complex the risks and the environment, the more important it is to have a scalable and flexible management solution for alarm handling, response and evacuation that can manage all aspects of safety and security. By implementing technology already in existence, we can improve our view and understanding of the situation, as well as our communication with those caught up in the situation or those required to respond to it.

One of the main difficulties in evacuation – particularly in tall buildings – is the need to ensure that everybody receives the appropriate instructions relevant to their own particular location and situation. A typical 18-story building may take up to 30 minutes to be totally evacuated, while a 50-story building can take up to 75 minutes.

EVACUATION

As a result, many tall buildings have implemented zoned evacuation procedures, where people go to a safe area and wait to be evacuated.

The success of zoned evacuation is dependent on quick and clear communication instructing occupants to remain in place – as most people will instinctively try to evacuate. This cannot be achieved through drills and tone-based alarms alone.

Voice evacuation systems are increasingly commonplace legal requirements in many parts of the world and a proven asset in supporting evacuation – not just in high-rise buildings. Generally, voice evacuation systems sound an alarm tone followed by a spoken warning, giving vital instructions as to whether to evacuate the building and what to do next; to proceed to the relevant assembly point or not to use elevators, for example.

On the point of ensuring that everyone has been safely evacuated – another challenge in evacuation co-ordination – it is worth noting that research is currently being carried out internationally to understand how elevators could be used for evacuation, particularly given the extended evacuation times required in the largest of the multi-story structures. Indeed, the world’s current tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is the first mega high-rise in the world where certain elevators can be programmed to permit controlled evacuation in the event of a fire or security threat.

emergency response and evacuation. The present move towards Intelligent Response systems is a consequence of this, driven by technological advance in IT and communications.

Fire detection systems are increasingly integrated with voice alarm and mass notification systems, automated extinguishing, emergency lighting as well as building management and security systems for controlling smoke, elevators and doors in any life-threatening situation.

But response systems of the future – so-called Intelligent Response systems, involving a variety of these fully integrated, multi-modal technologies – will take this integration further still.

In the same way as today you can implement demand-controlled ventilation or heating in a building to improve comfort and energy efficiency, future technologies should enable a “demand-controlled” response to incidents. Systems will analyze all relevant data that has been collected from thousands of sensors and field devices and the various management systems employed within buildings. They will then trigger the optimal combination of systems for the nature, size and criticality of the incident. In addition, they will enable the automated provision of dynamically updated and targeted instructions to everybody concerned to guide them quickly to safety. Importantly, they will also enable the emergency services to work together more efficiently to contain incidents and keep damage, injury, and recovery time to an absolute minimum.

Intelligent Response Systems To ensure efficient incident management in rapidly evolving building environments, there is a need to look towards performance-based codes and systems that can help better address today’s challenges in

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SPRINKLERS IN CAR PARKS

The Fire Protection of Modern Day Car Parks When it comes to the fire protection of modern-day car parks, recent case studies and tests suggest that current building standards are out of date. The case for sprinklers in such premises is clear, argues Ian Gough, Technical Advisor to the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA).

Introduction While serious fires in car parks in the UK have been rare, there have been a number of significant incidents elsewhere in Europe. In 2006, for example, seven firefighters died in Gretchenbach, Switzerland, when the roof of an underground car park collapsed in a fire. In another incident in October 2009, in Ivry-sur-Seine, Paris, some 200 cars were destroyed.

More recently, a fire in an unsprinklered car park in the Netherlands has led to questions in the Dutch Parliament. At least 26 cars were destroyed in the blaze which began on the lower of two underground levels of the Appelaar garage in Haarlem in October 2010. The fire brigade was unable to enter the car park because of the intense heat and smoke, so instead it filled the lower level of the garage with water.

In addition, smoke from the garage entered a courthouse and concert theatre above, making both unusable. The structure of the car park was so badly damaged by heat that additional temporary supports had to be fitted.

Worryingly, in each of these incidents, a single car fire spread to other vehicles parked nearby, creating large conflagrations that resulted in serious structural failure and the risk of buildings above collapsing. It is little wonder, then, that firefighters and other building professionals are expressing growing fears about the potential dangers posed by modern motor vehicles and their methods of storage.

New Hazards Of particular concern is the fact that the average family cars of today – including growing numbers of sports utility vehicles and people carriers – have a significant amount of plastics and other combustibles in their construction. Added to this are worries about the increasing demands for alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and hydrogen. These fuels are not only explosive (as is petrol) but, compared to traditional fuels, very little is known about how they might perform when involved in a real vehicle fire – especially in an enclosed space such as an underground car park.

In short, modern cars can burn very quickly, producing much larger and hotter fires than was previously considered possible. Indeed, until only recently it was thought unlikely that a fire could spread from one parked car to another. However, this view must now be seriously questioned.

Furthermore, while UK fire statistics over the years have revealed few reported injuries and deaths from car park fires, increasing numbers of injuries appear to have resulted from fires in car parks associated with residential accommodation (flats and apartments); and current figures reveal 6.5 times more injuries per 1,000 fires than fires in purpose-built car parks.

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SPRINKLERS IN CAR PARKS

Monica Wills House

In December 2006, a fire occurred at a newly constructed residential care home with underground car parking in Bristol, southwest England. In accordance with the Approved Document B (ADB) guidance that supports the Building Regulations in England and Wales, the residential part of the care home was sprinklered – but the car park was not. Fire destroyed 22 cars and spread to upper levels via external windows. Some 60 residents were evacuated, but one person died from smoke inhalation. A residential sprinkler system prevented the spread of fire into the residential area and, no doubt, saved many more lives (see ‘A careful attitude’, FP&FEJ, July 2007, p.54).

Building Regulations Guidance on the fire precautions considered necessary in the design and construction of car parks can be found in ADB and in the Scottish Technical Standards. This guidance currently does not recommend sprinklers to be installed in car parks. Instead, reliance is placed on passive protection, such as fire walls and doors, and smoke ventilation – either natural or mechanical systems. However, this guidance was written in the knowledge of fire tests carried out in the 1960s, and on cars which are very different from those manufactured today.

This lack of up-to-date knowledge has led to worries that current UK building standards are no longer entirely appropriate for modernday car park risks – particularly where automated mechanical parking systems, such as ‘car stackers’, are being installed.

Government Concerns In 2006, the UK Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Sustainable Buildings Division commissioned BRE Global to carry out a three-year project looking at the problems associated with fires in car parks. The research provides valuable information for designers and other building professionals about the hazards and risks associated with modern motor cars.

Along with a review of current relevant literature, fire statistics, computer modelling and studies of the fire behaviour of materials commonly used in car manufacture, the project team also carried out a number of realistic fire tests, including experimental studies of fire spread between cars, LPG-fuelled vehicles and car stackers.

The full results of this research was finally published in December 2010 by DCLG, although extracts from the BRE Global report was published earlier in professional journals (see ‘Parking lessons’, Fire Risk Manahement, April 2010, p.22).

Experimental Study A test rig was constructed, measuring 6m x 12m, with space for four cars but leaving one vacant parking space. The structure was enclosed at high level but with low-level ventilation. In all, three tests were conducted in this rig.

In test one, without sprinklers and with small to medium-sized family cars, fire spread from the car of origin (car 1) to involve all three vehicles. It took 20 minutes to involve car 2, but only 21 minutes from ignition to involve car 3, at which point the test was terminated to avoid serious damage to monitoring equipment. Nevertheless, with the data gathered revealing a peak heat release rate of 16MW, this test showed the ability of this type of fire to spread to other vehicles and damage buildings. Similarly in test three, but this time using medium to large vehicles, the fire spread to all three cars, taking just 9 minutes to involve car 2 and a further 1 minute to involve car 3. Once again, because of the rapid fire spread, the test was terminated early.

However, in test two – again with a similar arrangement to tests one and three – the opportunity was taken to install a sprinkler system and

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observe the results. Therefore, the rig was provided with a sprinkler system, designed as closely as possible to replicate a typical underground car park sprinkler system, to BS EN 12845: 2004 ‘Ordinary Hazard 2’.

After ignition, the first sprinkler head operated after 4 minutes and subsequently all heads within the rig operated; but in this case, the fire did not spread to either car 2 or car 3. The test was terminated after one hour with the fire dying down.

This research clearly indicates that the provision of automatic sprinklers can confine an outbreak of fire to the vehicle of origin – and thus allow safe entry for firefighters to fully extinguish any remnants of a fire.

Finally, a quite separate experiment was carried out involving a basic car stacking system, without any fixed suppression, in the main burn hall at BRE. This test again revealed the high probability of rapid fire spread leading to full involvement of the fire compartment and commensurate high levels of risks to any attending firefighters.

Modern Car Storage With increasing economic pressure on land use, often combined with planning restrictions imposed in relation to off-road car parking, many developers are turning to automated mechanical car stackers as a means of providing adequate storage facilities, particularly below urban residential developments.

A wide variety of car stackers are being introduced into our towns and cities, and they all result in a higher density of vehicles parked than in a traditional car park. In addition, they are often underground with limited natural ventilation. The potential fire loads and risks are significantly higher than can be considered normal.

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SPRINKLERS IN CAR PARKS Because of the dangers posed to firefighters in accessing and

The Track Record of Fire Sprinkler Systems

tackling a fire in a car stacker, the provision of automatic fire suppression is considered by BAFSA to be essential. Without some form of early suppression, a fire may develop and spread quickly, producing high temperatures and large volumes of smoke, which may well create conditions too dangerous for firefighters to enter the property.

With this in mind, BAFSA commissioned BRE Global to conduct further work – including a fire test of a car stacker similar to the study conducted for DCLG – but with sprinkler protection. The results of this test, both positive and encouraging, can be found in BRE Global client report no. 256618, Sprinkler protected car stacker test, available at www.bafsa.org.uk/pdfs/publications/00000083.pdf The test revealed that with ‘Ordinary Hazard’ (BS EN 12845) and 68ºC fast response sprinklers heads, it was possible to significantly reduce the risk of fire spread to other cars in a basic car stacker – provided that the system was also designed so that half of the water from any operating sprinkler would spray onto and cool the surfaces of adjoining vehicles.

This realistic test will hopefully provide valuable information to those currently responsible for designing and approving such facilities, prior to any updating of ADB or any other national guidance in the UK. However, while it appears that work to revise the current edition of ADB will not start before 2013, other European countries have acted. For example, in Germany, automatic car parks with more than 20 spaces must have an approved sprinkler system fitted, while in Spain all such car parks must be protected by sprinklers.

Fire sprinkler systems have been protecting lives and property for over 100 years and, since the development of the motor car, sprinklers have protected many city centre car parks successfully and with minimum fuss.

Between 1994 and 2005, there were 3,095 reported fires in UK car parks. Of these, only 162 fires occurred where a fixed fire suppression system was present. In addition, automatic sprinklers extinguished or contained 100 of these fires. In only one case did a sprinkler operate but not extinguish or contain the fire. It is to be assumed that the remainder of incidents during this period were too small to actuate the sprinklers, and either simply burned out or were extinguished quickly using portable fire extinguishers, etc.

The swift response to the warning signs about fires in car parks by the UK Government has so far been admirable, and the substantial work carried out by BRE provides valuable information to designers, developers, enforcing authorities and others with responsibilities for car parks.

However, where major investment in fire precautions proves necessary (such as the provision of automatic fire suppression systems), the ideal mechanism for ensuring that such protection is installed is via Building Regulations at the construction stage – rather than later on, when the building is operational. Unfortunately, questions arise as to how the lessons gleaned about this topic will be put into practice. It will be interesting to see how both new and existing car park risks fare in the months and years ahead.

For further information on sprinkler systems visit: www.bafsa.org.uk or www.firesprinklerevents.com

What can happen to a building when there is no sprinkler or other fire protection

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TRANSPORT FIRE SAFETY

Transport Systems and their Fire Safety Railways and Metro Systems Hard on the heels on Dubai’s Metro railway network, planning is currently underway for a passenger rail network that will unify all railways in Qatar as well as a Metro which would connect central Doha with the Airport and football stadia which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In addition the new network will connect Qatar to neighbouring countries to create the region’s first fully integrated rail system Qatar Railways Co, known as Qrail, will handle tasks which were to have been assigned to Qatar Railways Development Co, a 51:49 joint venture of state-owned property development group Qatari Diar and DB International which was formed in 2009 to manage the railway project.

DB International is assisting with development of the railway plans under an agreement signed in August 2008. On December 2 the German firm announced the signing of a new contract, which will see it take over the provision of engineering services and help to train local staff. DB International consultants working on the project will be seconded to Qrail.

The Dubai Metro The first section of Dubai’s £4.5 billion Metro network was inaugurated by UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on 9 September 2009.

The Metro is expected to carry approximately 1.2 million passengers on an average day, and 355 million passengers per year.

With other sections of the Metro network to follow, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) expects 318km of track to be in operation by 2020 covering all the key population centers.

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One of the most advanced early detection and signaling, the Dubai Metro solution’s fire sensing can eliminate false alarms in any type of environment, especially in underground stations. Its gas sensing combined with dual angle optical and heat de¬tection eliminates a higher number of false alarms whilst still improving the speed of detection. Its four sensing elements monitor the environment to accurately distinguish smoke from a real fire and that of cigarettes, as well as steam and aerosols or many other known causes of false alarms.

The heat sensor can be programmed for different grades required under EN54 Part 5. It also has a series of programmable sensitivity states that combine different sensing elements for many applications. It is capable of switching between different sensor states to suit changes in the environment. The programmable sensor states for different times of the day and night improve its response to real fires and reduce false alarms. In underground stations, it is imperative to avoid false alarms and trigger panic primarily when commuters are exiting and entering at peak hours.

Fibre optic cables allow for faster speed in transmission of information and guarantee the secure connection of all control panels, even over wide distances. Uniquely, the Metro does not have any Polyvinyl Chloride material and hence this ensures that fires emit zero hydrocarbon fumes and that too with minimal smoke.

Bus and Coach Fire Safety The SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden (SP) is currently working on a research project concerning the fire safety of buses.

TRANSPORT FIRE SAFETY

Statistics from the insurance sector show that the number of total loss cases of fires in buses can be reduced dramatically by the introduction of requirements for fire-extinguishing systems in engine compartments.

There are approximately 130 bus and coach fire in Sweden each year and such fatal fires have occurred elsewhere in the world. In 2008 in Hannover, Germany, 20 passengers died on a coach, whilst in the United States, 23 nursing home residents lost their lives on board a bus when it caught fire.

The most common type of fire on buses starts in the engine compartment. SP is, therefore, preparing an international test standard that can be used when specifying requirements for the efficacy and function of such systems. This work is being carried out on behalf of the National Road Authorities in Norway and Sweden. The objective is to construct a model of an engine compartment where different factors can evaluate the firefighting performance of different suppression systems in a well-defined and objective way.

SP are now putting together a reference group with representatives from the suppression manufacturers, insurance companies, bus associations, transit authorities, bus manufacturers etc. The objective for the members is to contribute with input to SP’s development work.

Our project aims to create a safer environment for both passengers as well as for the bus drivers. By installing fire suppression systems in engine compartments for buses and coaches you will allow a safe escape for the most vulnerable passengers, i.e. disabled and older people as well as school children.

Finally the revised draft standard will be presented at the GRSG group of UN ECE - (http://live.unece.org/trans/main/ wp29/meeting_docs_grsg.html). The intention is to have them establishing a new updated international regulation 107.

The Dubai Metro.

For further information contact: Fredrik Rosén SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden Brandteknik / Fire Technology Box 857, SE-501 15 Borås, Sweden Tel: + 46 10 516 50 00, (direct) + 46 10 516 56 86 Telefax: + 46 (0)33 41 77 59 E-post: fredrik.rosen@sp.se

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TRANSPORT FIRE SAFETY

Airport Fire Safety

Fire safety in airport terminals has a particular relevance given that most airports have very large numbers of persons in transit at any one time, most of whom will not be familiar with the layout, means of escape and evacuation routine in event of fire.

This was tragically illustrated at the terminal building at Düsseldorf Airport in 1996 when an outbreak of fire led to 17 fatalities and serious injury to 62 other persons.

Every building needs a fire safety strategy and an experienced fire safety engineering team can deliver fire strategies that enable flexible design and achieve best value while meeting the required level of safety.

The team works closely with the project design team to define the fire safety goals; addressing not only life safety required for legislative compliance, but also any insurance and business driven requirements.

Involvement from an early stage of the design enables a more efficient design process. This also identifies the means by which value can be realised, by analysing the structural, services, façade and firefighting elements of the building and managing the fire safety approvals process. This guarantees and enables confident progression of the design, in addition to effective risk and value management.

A holistic performance-based approach to fire safety strategy should jointly address the fire aspects summary below: Means of Escape & Evacuation Strategies: This includes determining acceptable travel distances; number of staircases and design evacuation strategies to benefit specific buildings.

Structural Fire Engineering: This aims to optimise the structural fire protection; to coordinate with the architect to produce the most effective passive fire protection

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system; and to achieve the necessary integration with structural engineer to allow optimum design.

Fire Compartmentation Strategy: This aims to allow maximum flexibility on fire compartmentation to achieve large open-plan areas and achieve maximum cost-saving on construction costs without compromising the level of safety required.

External Fire Spread: During this study, the designer aims to reduce boundary distances and allows maximum use of the site. It also aims to optimise the protection to the façade based on realistic fire sizes.

Smoke Management: This study enables the use of open atria, acceptable means of escape and large open-plan areas together with best economical use of services space allocation. In fact, smoke management systems aims to provide “virtual compartmentation”, achieving benefits of traditional compartmentation without barriers.

Firefighting: This study looks into the issue of fire brigade access to optimise the number of firefighting cores and increase the efficiency of transportation for firefighting personnel. Also, it studies the operational positioning of firefighting facilities.

These fire safety aspects can be tailored in a one holistic integrated fire safety strategy while the project design procedure is emerging aiming to meet the required safety standards. Employing an experienced strategic fire safety engineering team should ensure that the innovation necessary for best design and value (cost-effectiveness) can be delivered at all stages of a project.

TRANSPORT FIRE SAFETY

Dr Sthamer-Hamburg will be launching their latest development STHAMEX®AFFF 3% ICAO Level C certified foam, at the Intersec Fire and Security trade show, in the World Trade Centre, Dubai.

The first customer selecting Dr Sthamer’s Sthamex AFFF3% ICAO C is Finavia, Finland's Airports Operating Company for Helsinki Vantaa,Varkaus and Maarianhamina airports, Finavia selected this foam so it could operate larger aircraft at these airports without having to increase the quantity or performance of their Fire Fighting Vehicles.

Dr. Sthamer's STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% ICAO C was developed to comply with the requirements of the latest ICAO Standards adopted at the end of 2011.

Where fire fighting foam has to extinguish a 60% larger fire than the current ICAO Level B performance, with the same amount of foam, this increase in performance is to allow for bigger aircraft to operate with existing Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicles.

Dr. Sthamer's STHAMEX®-AFFF 3% ICAO C foam uses the latest C6 carbon chain Fluoro-surfactant technology, which has better environmental credentials. It is more stable and does not breakdown into PFOS or PFOA, which can occur with the current C8 carbon chain fluoro-surfactants.

Dr Sthamer- Hamburg is still a family owned business has been trading for over 125 years. It is Europe’s largest Fire Fighting Foam manufacturer, and has been making fire fighting foams since the 1920s. Dr Sthamer remains at the forefront of Fire Fighting Foam technology utilising the latest innovations in technology and production methods.

Dr Sthamer can be visited in The German Pavilion in Hall 8 on Stand 508F, where you can discuss your requirements for Sthamex®-AFFF 3% ICAO Level C and their other high performance fire fighting foams, which hold International Approvals from EN, UL, LASTFire, IMO and a host of other certification bodies.

For more information please contact.

Jan Knappert International Sales Director Dr Sthamer – Hamburg Liebigstrasse 5 D22113 Hamburg Germany Email: jknappert@sthamer.com Tel: +44 7795 101770 FIRE MIDDLE EAST | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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TECHNICAL RESCUE

Technical Rescue Throughout the world, there is a steady growth in the amount of nonfire rescue work that fire departments and civil defence forces are nowadays called upon to tackle . In many countries, the total number of persons physically rescued from a non-fire life or death emergency now annually exceeds the number of rescues carried out at fire incidents.

Examples of what is now termed Technical Rescue are the extrication of trapped persons from road traffic collisions, rail and aircraft accidents, machinery accidents, rescue from collapsed buildings (often termed Urban Search and Rescue – USAR), line rescues from height, and rescue from water hazards, serious flooding and wild weather situations.

The rescue challenges of such varied incidents are frequently protracted and difficult, and have led to the development of a variety of new equipment and tools to assist firefighters in their rescue tasks.

Alongside this is the understanding of new techniques and casualty care that is required to effect the successful rescues of those persons who are marooned or trapped and in dire peril.

In several countries, fire chiefs are driving forward new Technical Rescue projects involving manufacturers of rescue equipment together with extensions of firefighter training to take account of the various specialist demands of non-fire rescue work. Quite a lot of new and innovative rescue equipment will be on show at Intersec 2012.

A typical RTC rescue under way.

Water rescue.

Firefighter practicing line rescue skills.

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Rescue of child from deep mud.

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The guarantee supports our recommended working life of the product and endorses our commitment to providing reliable, quality fire detection products.

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REALISTIC FIRE TRAINING

Feeling the Heat

Recruit Firefighters get close to the flames under the protection of high pressure atomised water sprays and the watchful eye of an instructor.

This simulated oil tank fire replicates a damaged valve scenario leaking fuel and requires a close but cautious close approach by the fire crew to drive the flames away from the valve in order to shut it down.

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Trainee firefighters approach an LPG fire during a training exercise.

Recruit firefighters get down as low as possible behind a protective water spray during a live fire training exercise.

Realistic fire training using a powder extinguisher on a tray fire.

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UK RESCUE COMPETITION

UK Rescue Challenge 2011 Success for London Fire Brigade With nearly a year of preparations, hundreds of firefighters and literally tonnes of heavy duty specialist rescue equipment, the weekend of 23rd and 24th September 2011 saw London Fire Brigade hosting Europe’s biggest and most prestigious firefighter event – the annual UK Rescue Challenge 2011.

The Challenge, hosted by the Brigade on behalf of UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) at the award-winning Excel Centre, saw teams compete in four complex rescue disciplines, including, Trauma, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue), Rope Rescue and Extrication. Based upon reconstructions of real incidents, firefighters used their skills and specialist equipment to cut trapped casualties out of crashed cars, rescue people from cranes and collapsed buildings as well as provide emergency medical care until the arrival of paramedic teams.

Hosted in the capital for the first time in the competition’s nineyear history, the Challenge attracted teams from 36 fire and rescue services across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Four international teams from the Republic of Ireland, Germany and Spain also took part in the event.

London’s own team came first in the USAR discipline, with the Brigade’s Trauma and Rope Rescue crews making it into the top three.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mark Andrews said: “Firefighters from across the United Kingdom and Europe used the Challenge as an opportunity to test and hone their skills, trial new equipment and try new ways of rescuing people. Different brigades took the opportunity to learn from each other which will ultimately help improve how we rescue casualties at real incidents. Our own London teams did exceptionally well, particularly the rope rescue and USAR crews, as this was the first time they participated in the competition. Well done to all the participating teams and a huge thank you to everyone who supported us.”

In addition to the Challenge, the free event also featured a Community Safety Village where members of the public were able to learn about how to prevent and escape from fire.

Throughout the two days, around 3,000 spectators were drawn to the real-live water demonstrations, where firefighters used boats and specialist equipment to rescue casualties from water.

Additionally, a parachute display by Headcorn parachute centre team and various community safety demonstrations including a life-sized hazard house, highlighting potential fire hazards in the home, took place at the event.

A trade exhibition with representatives from the key fire industry organisations and a rescue skills conference also ran alongside the Challenge.

Chair of UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Steve Apter said: “UKRO working with London Fire Brigade put on a fantastic challenge that has provided an opportunity for firefighters to test their skills and enhance their learning within the extremely challenging environment that they face when attending real incidents. This year’s event was a success and we look forward to the next year’s Challenge being staged in Lincolnshire”.

Casualty trauma care.

Rope rescue.

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Urban Search and Rescue.

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GLAZING

Best Practice Transparent Fire Safety Design A distinctive, eye-catching feature of today’s city architecture is the use of glass. But transparency has obvious disadvantages as a heat barrier in a fire and glass is well known to be sensitive to failure under heat stress. High performance fire-resistant glass therefore has a central role to play in exploiting the natural lighting and other benefits of glass to create stunning buildings which are also comfortable and fire-safe.

Mike Wood, Global Consultant, Fire Protection, Pilkington Building Products reports.

Fire is unpredictable and potentially intense in modern building environments where synthetic materials are so commonly used. The risk of fire spread and developed fire is therefore a high one, especially in modern tall and complex multi-occupancy buildings. Fire-resistant design, and the application of fire-resistant construction, therefore has to be closely regulated, and it is important that best practice standards based on experience are followed.

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Although a classified integrity fire barrier that remains transparent may hold back flames and smoke in the early phase after fire detection for a time sufficient for protected escape, it hardly provides adequate levels of protection for any practically significant time in developed fire conditions. The levels of heat that may quickly develop on the nominally protected side of a basic integrity fire screen can be a serious threat not only to people but also to secondary fire spread and the generation of dangerous smoke and combustion toxicity levels.

Time, temperature and transmitted heat (by all transfer mechanisms) are all significant factors in a fire situation. What is needed is a robust fire protection barrier that not only holds fire back but one that also blocks out fire and prevents significant heat transfer to the protected zone. Significant protection against flames, the heat of a fire and products of combustion needs insulation fire performance as well as integrity. Products that attain this level of combined functional performance have to satisfy precise surface temperature limits on the non-fire side in standard tests.

Not only should best practice standards be applied in design and product selection. Attention should also be given to basic principles of use:

GLAZING

Pick an insulation fire-resistant glass with a robust function and a proven track record. Reliance on a single test result is not adequate. Fire is variable and unpredictable and the fire-resistant glass therefore has to be robust with a reliable ability to respond, as required, whatever the fire conditions should turn out to be.

Fire-resistant glass should only be installed as part of an approved fire-resistant glazed system of matched components, which includes the frame, beads, seals and fixings. There should be no unauthorized changes to the approved system.

For the particular application, adequate and appropriate test evidence is essential, provided by a test report. The test evidence must be relevant to the application, relevant in key respects (e.g. plate sizes and glazing layout) and compliant with applicable performance standards.

Standard glass types, such as toughened glass and safety or security pvb (polyvinylbutyral) laminate are not to be trusted in fire for fire resistance and should be risk assessed in their applications. Both types are subject to catastrophic failure in fire.

Similarly, integrity glass that remains transparent should also be risk assessed against the fire safety objectives and the risk of developed fire (especially for classification times above 30 minutes, e.g. 90 and 120 minutes). Integrity only fire-resistant glass types that remain clear, if they stay in place, give high heat levels under developed fire conditions and longer exposures because of their transparency.

What is achieved with one fire-resistant glass in terms of practical fire performance may not be

achievable with another. Tested approvals are individual approvals and apply to particular configurations, glazing sizes and aspect ratios.

Decisions based on generalisations are to be avoided. The extent of the test evidence (scope and range of application) is a good way of evaluating likely product stability, reliability and dependability in real fire conditions. Ask also for real fire experience and the way the glass functions in fire.

Some types of fire-resistant glass require special framing conditions (such as maximum edge cover limits in the frame).

A well known example is modified toughened glass. Such restrictions may limit other aspects of application. Other products, e.g. intumescent fire-resistant laminates such as Pilkington Pyrostop®, are far more tolerant.

The glass should be clearly identified by name and manufacturer as a minimum. The mark on the glass should be permanent and clearly readable after framing. Impact rating should also be stamped on the glass if required for the application.

For more information on fire-resistant glass, please visit www.pilkington..com Mike Wood is Global Consultant, Fire Protection and Glass Design for Pilkington Building Products, chair of the UK’s l.

Fire Safety Development Group, immediate past chair of the Fire Resistant Glazing Group of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), being responsible for the industry’s first best practice guide, vice-chair of the UK’s Passive Fire Protection Federation and a participant in the main fire groups of the British Standards Institute.

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FIRE INVESTIGATION

Principles of Fire Investigation Work Seldom will anyone experience a more sobering feeling than when standing in the ruins of a gutted fire-damaged building pondering the cause of the outbreak. Fire Middle East highlights some of the more salient principles of fire investigation work.

Only experience and an appreciation of how fire behaves and a systematic approach may lead to the correct conclusion. In the past the procedure for investigating fires concentrated on eliminating accidental causes of fires (electrical faults, smoking, carelessness, etc). Nowadays, the elimination of arson as a cause is also an early priority.

The Interpretation of Evidence Only where evidence from a fire scene is documented is it possible to see the results of speculative evidence such as:

The appearance of char and cracks given meaning by experimentation.

Spalling of concrete interpreted as being evidence of the use of an accelerant and the condition of the concrete – whether new, substandard or rapidly cooled when hot.

‘V’ patterns showing evidence of fast or slow burning fires whereas size, burning rate and ventilation are the really significant manifestations of ‘V’ patterns.

Inverted cone patterns interpreted as conclusive evidence of flammable liquid fires. Any burning fuel source, where the fire plume is not vertically restricted, will produce inverted cone patterns.

A vehicle burns through an alleged electrical fault when no remains of a battery can be located on board.

Origin and Cause Determination The following is an eight-point procedure which can generally be accepted as good investigative practice at the fire scene: 1. Secure the premises from unauthorised and unnecessary entry 2. Gather information about the fire from key persons. Interview:

Department head/occupants/discoverer/reporter of the fire

Firefighters for their general observations 3. Systematically appraise the total premises, beginning with an examination of the exterior walls of the building:

Note area of most intense burning on windows, doors and exterior walls.

Confirm wind direction at time of the fire by observing burn patterns around windows and doors

Look for obvious signs of incendiarism.

4. Proceed to the interior of the building:

Start at the area of least damage. Work back to those areas where damage is most severe

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Fire caused by overloaded electrical sockets.

Fire caused by cigarette end.

Observe the indications of the fire for fire spread information.

Eliminate the common accidental causes of fire

5. Evaluate the fire for suspicious indications. Observe:

Windows covered up to delay the external detection of the fire

Obstacles blocking fire brigade entry

Fixed fire protection systems shut off or damaged

Measures taken to spread or accelerate burning

Streamers or trailers, doors propped open, containers or other indications of flammable liquids

Remnants of matches, candles, rags, etc.

Indications of separate unconnected fires 6. Carefully evaluate the suspected area of origin:

Locate the area of most intense overhead burning since this may indicate that the fire started directly below

Retrace heat flow downward until you reach the lowest level of burning likely to be the point of fire origin

Confirm the point of origin by examining surfaces of walls, furniture and other items for charring 7. Look out for:

Matches, candles, burners or other sources of open flames

Electrical appliances, motorised equipment commonly found in most factories

Low temperature, slow acting devices such as light bulbs and steam pipes 8. Only seize hard, physical evidence if it is known that the arrival of the fire investigator will be delayed or if there is a strong possibility that the evidence could be damaged or destroyed

Arson Motivation Arson from within is frequently started by employees who endeavour to cover a crime such as embezzlement, or to express a variety of grievances. Intruders, too, can have a high profile in arson cases. Fires can cover up other crimes and economic pressure has also seen an escalation of fraud-related fires. Two particularly well-recommended sources of more detailed reading on fire investigation are: Fire and Explosion Investigations: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921 Principles of Fire Investigation: R.A. Cooke & R.H. Ide, Institution of Fire Engineers

FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS

A Firefighting Battle in Progress

The camera catches a dramatic moment during a 20 pump fire in a large industrial building in West Yorkshire, UK, as firefighters get another aerial ladder to work to supplement external jets already at work. Only 20 minutes after the fire service was first called, the building is already well alight from end to end and with the risk of structural collapse, all crews have been withdrawn to outside positions to protect the surrounding properties.

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FIRE MIDDLE EAST DIARY INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES TAKING PLACE OVER THE COMING MONTHS

15 – 17 JANUARY 2012

14 – 17 MAY 2012

INTERSEC 2012

KUWAIT INFO SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE, DUBAI, UAE The largest event for fire prevention, firefighting & rescue, and safety and health in the Middle East region. Organised

by Epoc Messe Frankfurt GMBH (Dubai). For full details of the exhibition, conference and other supporting events see: www.intersecexpo.com

1 – 3 MAY 2012

APCO GLOBAL CONGRESS DUBAI, UAE A showcase of all types of technology and education in public safety communications. For more detail visit: www.apcoglobalcongress.org

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, KUWAIT For full details visit email: info@promediakw.com

14 – 17 MAY 2012

IFSEC INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM, UK IFSEC International brings together the entire international security and safety supply chain together under one roof

FIRE MIDDLE EAST

THE OFFICIAL FIRE & RESCUE MAGAZINE FOR INTERSEC 2012

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FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR

Fire Safety & Loss Prevention Seminar

Group Photo with Chief Guests.

A two-day educational Fire Safety & Loss seminar was staged by FM Approvals at the WASL ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel in Dubai on 18th and 19th Ocotober 2011 with 120 delegates participating in the seminar on each day. The seminar was aimed at sharing knowledge with different departments in the Civil Defence and consultant community on aspects related to FM Approved products as well as engineering recommendations related to fire protection systems and building envelopes.

The two-day seminar covered topics in both passive and active fire protection. The first day on passive fire protection started with Approvals Testing of Building Material products and ended with the field engineering and installation requirements of these products with many case studies on actual incidents and how they can be prevented.

This included products which are commonly used and seen in the region for example insulated sandwich panels, ducts, insulation, and various kinds of roofs.

The second day began with a presentation on Approvals Testing of Extinguishing System products, followed by the field engineering requirements for the same. Later in the day another presentation on Approvals Testing of Fire Pumps package followed by field engineering and installation requirements for the fire pump package.

Mr. Robert Azimi, Group Manager for FM Approvals said: “the Fire Safety and Loss Prevention Seminar has been an excellent introduction to Property Loss Prevention basics and will help the participants to prevent and minimize loss. The Seminar focused on key factors that help prevent and limit property damage. FM Global and FM Approvals are committed to working in this direction to understand the hazards

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and risks that may lead to property damage and further prevent them from occurring.”

Amonst the audience there were delegates from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah & Umm Al Quwain Civil Defence, and Dubai Airport Fire Service. Other delegates who attended the seminar included Engineering and Inspection departments of Civil Defence, Engineering and Fire protection consultants like Waterman Emirates, Hyder Consulting, KEO International Consultants, Serex International, Al Burj Engineering Consultants, SPECME, WS Atkins, Al Wasl, Al Jaded Consultants, Abu Dhabi Co. Onshore Oil, James Cubitt & Partners, National Engineering Bureau, Lacasa Architect & Engineering Co. and Al Habtoor Leighton Group.

Overall the Seminar was very well received and highly appreciated both by the delegates from the Civil Defence of various Emirates and by other representatives who attended the event.

Audience during Q and A session.

Wherever the job, whatever the task

We are Honeywell Safety Products We have united the most respected safety brands in the world to deliver best-in-class safety, quality and performance to you and your workers every day. The combined strength of these trusted PPE brands creates a unique set of solutions in the safety industry. Our ongoing commitment to innovation, combined with our worldwide engineering and R&D resources, will offer you a single, premier source for the most complete solutions available.

We are united not only by name, but by our singular focus on being your best safety partner, today and in the future. We are Honeywell Safety Products.

Come and visit us at Intersec : Hall 6 Stand 6-506S

Sperian is now Honeywell.

For more information on our world-class personal protective equipment visit www.honeywellsafety.com Š2011 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

HEAT STRESS AND PPE

The Role of Heat Stress and PPE: An Important American Research Project Leading British PPE textile manufacturer Hainsworth is focusing on helping fire services to combat heat stress – one of the biggest threats to firefighter safety. The design of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fire & rescue personnel has advanced in leaps and bounds over the past two decades. An important part of this progress has been the various medical research studies that have been carried out on the physical operational work of firefighters and its outcomes. Fire Middle East reports on one recent research project from the United States.

A decontamination structure being assembled during a training exercise.

Multidisciplinary Training Facilities: How to handle the challenge Education and training under realistic conditions is the best way to prepare first responders and fire fighters for the reality of dealing with the ravages of fire. A state of the art training facility must be able to handle as many conceivable scenarios as possible.

But what would be the right choice for training facilities, equipment and installations?

During the upcoming INTERSEC 2012 in Dubai from January 15-17 the Global Fire Fighting team of UTC will organise training seminars focusing on what needs to be taken into consideration when it comes to designing a new training facility.

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Experts from Kidde Fire Trainers, SIDES and Angus will present case studies on completed projects around the world and will share their experiences. There will also be a live demonstration of the world’s first full scale A380 model Aircraft Fire Trainer.

For more information or the program please contact Kidde Fire Trainers Regional Sales Manager, Fares Churbaji at Fares.Churbaji@fs.utc.com or by phone: +971 50 8765 972 or visit us at INTERSEC, Fire & Rescue section on stand 7-431F.

HEAT STRESS AND PPE

A Significant Project One of these projects, Cardiovascular and Biomechanical Responses to Firefighting and PPE was presented by Denise Smith and Gavin Horn of the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute, and provides a review of the known research and new and important findings and recommendations.

In plain English, this project studied how heat stress may be a common causal factor in both firefighter heart attacks (the leading cause of on-duty deaths) and slip, trip and fall accidents (the largest portion of fire ground injuries).

The Effects of Different PPE Configurations

A fire crew rigs in gas suits during a CBRN exercise.

Background A recent Research and Development meeting hosted by FEMA in Washington, DC highlighted a large number of research projects funded by Fire Prevention and Safety Grants awarded under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. At the meeting, the room was filled with a distinguished group of PhD’s and MD’s that shared a common goal – making firefighting safer.

The meeting heard that although much of this research may take several years to yield practical results, there were also presentations on completed projects that could provide valuable guidance to firefighters right now.

One part of this study documented laboratory based cardiovascular risk factors among a large cohort of firefighters and investigated the effects of different PPE configurations on physiological and biomechanical responses to live fire firefighting activities.

Study participants included 122 male firefighters from across the state of Illinois with a wide range of firefighting experience. The group was nearly equally divided between career and volunteer firefighters.

The participants were relatively young (mean age = 29.5 years), were free of known cardiovascular disease or balance/ gait impairment and were not taking medications for hypertension or high cholesterol.

Participants engaged in 18 minutes of firefighting activity in a burn tower that contained live fire. Temperatures were maintained at approx 100ºF and 170ºF at the floor and waist level, respectively. Firefighting activities included repeated work-rest cycles, with firefighters doing stair climbing, forcible entry, search and rescue, and a simulated hose pull.

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Major Findings A large percentage of the firefighters who participated were overweight or obese based on BMI measures.

A large percentage of these firefighters were pre-hypertensive or hypertensive.

Eighteen minutes of simulated firefighting activity causes significant physiological disruption including an increase of heart rate (75 bpm) and an increase of core temperature (1.2ºF).

The simulated firefighting activities caused a significant increase in platelet numbers and a significant increase of platelet activation (resulting in faster clot formation).

Firefighting activity resulted in an increased level of coagulation (increased factor VIII activity and PF1.2) and significant changes in clot breakdown (fibrinolysis).

PPE configuration had no significant effect on physiological, perceptual, blood chemistry, or coagulatory responses to short-term firefighting activity.

Donning of firefighting personal protective equipment caused significant detriments in gait and balance parameters regardless of which configuration of PPE was worn.

Enhanced PPE had a smaller detrimental effect on some gait parameters than the Standard PPE.

Eighteen minutes of simulated firefighting activity had negligible further effects on gait and balance parameters compared with the effect of donning firefighting PPE.

The Research Project Recommendations Nine separate detailed recommendations are contained in the report which is entitled Firefighter Fatalities and Injuries: The Role of Heat Stress and PPE published by the Firefighter Life Safety Research Centre, Illinois Fire Service Institute, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, July 2008. A copy of the complete report is available for download at www.fsi.uiuc.edu.

Fire Middle East is indebted to the Illinois Fire Service Institute for the information contained in this summary. Additional information on firefighter PPE materials can be found at: www.hainsworth.co.uk

In this pre-modern PPE era, a hot and steaming BA crew emerge from a dwelling fire c 1980.

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A firefighter kitted in modern PPE.

We are working hard to make the world a safer place

Hot Fire Training Systems & Centers

Firefighting and Rescue Vehicles

Fighting Fire with Technology

Kidde Fire Trainers is the world leading manufacturer of hot fire training systems and offers the broadest range of training solutions to meet your needs.

SIDES - recognized know-how and long experience in the firefighting and rescue vehicles design and manufacture for:

Angus Fire is the only company in the world that develops and manufactures:

Over 30 years of experience

More than 700 installations

worldwide

The most experienced staff in the business To learn more about our advanced systems contact us or visit our website: www.firetrainer.com info@kiddeft.com Phone: +974 (0)4 44 18 392

Airports

Industries

Defense

Civil Protection

SIDES also designs firefighting components, monitors and pumps that perfectly fit the needs of these customers. www.sides.fr contact@sides.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 40 17 18 00

Visit us on Intersec 2012: The Platform for Security, Safety and Protection

15 - 17 January, 2012, Dubai, UAE

Stand: Fire and Rescue Section,

Plot 7-431F

Fire Hose

Foam Concentrates

Fire Fighting Equipment

It has a long history of pioneering innovation and its product brands are some of the best known and most trusted in the fire industry. www.angusfire.co.uk general.enquiries@angusuk. co.uk Phone: +44 (0)1 844 265 000

Join Our Seminar: Multidisciplinary Fire Training Facilities The Challenge of Tomorrow!

16 or 17 January, 2012, Dubai, UAE

Registration at

Fares.Churbaji@fs.utc.com

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

DuPont™ FM-200® Protecting the World’s Assets In 2010 newly installed FM-200® systems protected 2 million cubic metres of high valued assets and critical facilities throughout the Middle East. This can be compared to protecting the Burj Khalifa from top to bottom, with enough left over to protect all of Emirates Tower One. FM-200® is expected to protect at least another ‘Burj Khalifa’s worth’ this year as well.

Since the 1950’s DuPont has provided the technology to safely protect the world’s most important assets. From the initial development and commercialisation of Halon 1301 to today’s family of clean, safe, and effective fire suppression agents, DuPont has led with innovative science and application research and development. Today DuPont™ FM-200® is the world’s preferred choice when protecting assets, people and the environment from fire. Over 70% of all clean agent installations since the early 1990s have used hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based agents, primarily FM-200®.

In 2011 the global and regional acceptance of FM-200® shows no sign of slowing down.

Strong global demand for FM-200® fire suppression, combined with the global economic recovery, continues to put pressure on raw material supply to the fluorochemical industry. Current DuPont production plans indicate while 2011 production will be strong, the quantities of FM-200® available in 2011 will be slightly less than in 2010 and we may see some shortages in specific packages or regions.

DuPont is allocating available production to our primary Operating Regions and OEM partners in the US, EMEA and Asia Pacific and has taken additional measures to ensure continued availability.

FM-200® has proven itself time and time again. Its unique combination of characteristics makes it the top choice for fire professionals worldwide.

DuPont™ FM-200® is:

Safe:

Efficient

Cost effective

Environmentally sustainable

Tried and tested

Safe FM-200® systems designed in accordance with the applicable international standards (NFPA 2001, ISO 14520) pose no danger to personnel inside the protected enclosure. Best practice is to ensure all personnel evacuate an area where a fire has been detected, but when this is not possible (nuclear facilities, air traffic controllers, hospitals), it is critical to choose an agent that when discharged does not itself pose any danger to persons in the room. FM-200® is the clear choice for these situations.

Unlike inert gas systems, FM-200® systems do not significantly lower the oxygen level in a room. Instead the FM-200® agent puts

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out fires by absorbing the heat of the flame until it can no longer sustain itself. The advantages of this mechanism are lower quantity of agent required; no drop in oxygen levels and minimisation of combustion.

In addition, FM-200® does not metabolise in the human body, meaning it does not react at all when inhaled. This makes it ideal for use in occupied areas.

Efficient & cost effective When compared on a mass basis, FM-200® is the most efficient clean agent available. Using less agent translates into lower cost and a smaller system footprint, resulting in improved efficiency, easier installation and service, and a better return on your fire protection investment.

Environmentally sustainable FM-200® has a zero Ozone Depletion Potential, which makes it a viable and sustainable alternative to Halon. It holds relevant approvals around the world and continues to set the performance benchmark for clean agent fire suppression systems.

HFC fire extinguishing agents are also accepted under all current global warming initiatives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States estimates that less than 0.01% of climate change impact is due to HFC fire extinguishing agents. This makes FM-200® an environmentally sustainable solution well into the foreseeable future.

There are no bans or restrictions in place on the use of FM-200® globally. The latest F-Gas regulation assessment report from the European Union, due out in July, discusses options to further reduce F-gas emissions. The current draft imposes no limitations on the use of FM-200® and proposes no new fees or taxes to impede its use.

To further support the sustainability of FM-200® in the Middle East, DuPont recently announced the launch of the FM-200® Falcon Customer Protection Program. Falcon CPP gives customers in the region the assurance that they have chosen the best fire protection for their critical applications. The Falcon Customer Protection Program provides a 20 year warranty for DuPont customers and is currently available in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Tried and tested With over 20 years and hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide, from the Eiffel Tower to Burj Khalifa, from Dusseldorf Airport to the Dubai Metro, FM-200® is time and time again the agent of choice for clean agent systems.

DuPont’s family of clean agent fire suppressants also includes FE-36™, providing maximum protection for people and assets in a portable fire extinguisher. The range of DuPont™ FE™ extinguishing agents embody the commitment of the company, for more than 208 years, to the safety of people, assets, and the environment.

For more information, please contact your nearest DuPont office.

DuPont Middle East (Dubai): +971 4 3439774

DuPont Fire Extinguishants Proven Protection Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Protecting your most valuable assets ●

The world’s most widely specified waterless fire supressant

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Cost effective clean agent extinguishant

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For new construction and major renovations

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Ideal for Halon replacement projects

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Peace of mind with the DuPont Falcon Customer Protection Program

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Tel: +971 4 343 9774 Email: info.uae@dupont.com Copyright © 2011 DuPont. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ The Science of Protection™ and FM-200 ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.

All rights reserved.

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With over 300 million meters of piping systems installed in over 50 countries since 1984, and with more listings and approvals than any other non-metallic fire sprinkler piping system, BlazeMaster is the most recognized and specified non-metallic fire sprinkler piping system in the world.

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THE OFFICIAL FIRE & RESCUE MAGAZINE FOR INTERSEC 2012 ISSUE NO 15 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

FIRE MIDDLE EAST

THE MAGAZINE FOR FIRE PREVENTION, FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE

INTERSEC 2012 PREVIEW YOUR GUIDE TO THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR SECURITY, FIRE AND SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

CONTENTS

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WELCOME TO INTERSEC 2012

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CONFERENCES

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UAE FIREFIT CHAMPIONSHIPS

intersec 2012 trade fair and conference

15–17 January 2012, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE

Wherever the job, whatever the task

Serious Gear for Serious Work Honeywell First Responder Products is a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative personal protective equipment for fire fighters, law enforcement, technical rescue personnel, and other first responders. We have united the most respected safety brands in the world to deliver best-in-class safety, quality and performance, with more patented features than any other manufacturer in the industry.

Honeywell First Responder Products is the only manufacturer that offers head to toe protection for first responders including self-contained breathing apparatus, helmets, clothing, boots, gloves, and hoods.

We are united not only by name, but by our singular focus on being your best safety partner, today and in the future. We are Honeywell Safety Products.

Come and visit us at Intersec : Hall 6 Stand 6-506S

Sperian is now Honeywell.

For more information on our world-class personal protective equipment visit www.honeywellsafety.com Š2011 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

INTERSEC 2012 PREVIEW

Welcome to the Intersec 2012 Fire & Rescue Exhibition And Conference Now in its 14th year, Intersec Fire & Rescue 2012 is being staged as part of the annual Intersec event from 15th to 17th January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Intersec trade fair and conference is fast approaching and once again looks to be a great success. Mr. Wilbert Heijmans, Group Exhibitions Director, Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Intersec looks ahead to Intersec 2012.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome exhibitors, delegates and visitors to Intersec 2012 which is definitely one of our most successful brands, both for us here in Dubai and for our head office Messe Frankfurt. The event is part of our global network of security trade fairs which also includes Secutech in Taiwan, Secutech India, Secutech Thailand, Secutech Vietnam, Seguriexpo Buenos Aires and Intersec Buenos Aires.

In the Middle East, Intersec is without doubt the most comprehensive and representative trade event and conference for the safety, security and policing industries – all areas of vital interest worldwide.

Intersec 2012 has a broad profile with four niche vertical sections of Commercial & Information Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Safety & Health and Fire & Rescue, all of which have attracted the very cream of international and regional manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. Additionally, this year’s Intersec will feature cutting-edge conferences, forums, demonstration areas and unique pavilion areas as a support platform for the exhibition.

Intersec will provide the platform to meet the key buyers and industry professionals. All in all, the show provides an up-to-date reflection of the industry portfolio and going by the latest show trends we are seeing, will once again be bigger in size and scope than previous editions with the fire section nearly double in size.

Over the 13 years of its existence, Intersec has grown steadily in size and scope and thanks to its finely-tuned product profile the exhibition has grown increasingly representative of the worldwide industry.

“In the Middle East, Intersec is without doubt the most comprehensive and representative trade event and conference for the safety, security and policing industries – all areas of vital interest worldwide”

Intersec Trade Fair and Conference Date: 15th to 17th January 2012 Organiser: Messe Frankfurt Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Timings: 10am to 7pm daily Website: www.intersecexpo.com FIRE MIDDLE EAST | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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Firex: Proud to be the Gold Sponsor of Intersec 2012 FIREX has one of the largest Pavilions at INTERSEC 2012 on 15th to 17th January 2012 in Hall No. 7, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, U.A.E. Do come and visit the FIREX team and see the wide range of the company’s approved products.

Emirates Fire Fighting Equipments Factory LLC (FIREX) was established in Sharjah, U.A.E, by the year 1998 and was the extension from the mother company Fire Fighting World in 1983.

Since then the Company has developed very steadily to supply the local markets as well as the region with outstanding fire fighting and security products and materials with very competitive prices and good quality.

FIREX did not stand on only supplying materials, but worked to develop the company to become leading pioneers in this field offering full fire fighting packages and solutions from designing projects, manufacturing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning and maintenance cycles through to after sales services.

FIREX is one of the main fire fighting manufacturers located in the U.A.E. Our product range varies from firefighting & rescue vehicles, boats, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, fire resistance rated doors, detectors, hose reels, hose reel cabinets, foam and dry powder materials, alarm systems, safety and security equipments.

A range of FIREX products are covered by approvals from LPCB (see details on www.redbooklive.com), BSI and EXOVA.

Dr. Sami Al Hamidi, Firex Managing Director (right) and Eng'r. Ahmed Jamal Hussein, Firex General Manager pictured on the Firex stand at the 2011 Qatar Civil Defence Exhibition.

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FIREX: WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE GOLD SPONSOR OF INTERSEC Emirates Fire Firefighting Equipment Factory LLC PO Box 22436, Sharjah, U.A.E Tel: + 971 6 5340300 Fax: + 971 6 5340090 E-mail: firex@emirates.net.ae Website: www.firexuae.com

www.redbooklive.com

The Firex Pavilion at Intersec 2011 in Dubai.

INTERSEC 2012 PREVIEW

FIREX fire fighting vehicles are designed with the client’s needs in mind and executed with the finest quality control procedures in place throughout the process. The company’s highly trained work force produces the highest quality, most efficient vehicles conforming with international standards.

Besides fire fighting vehicles, aircraft and boats, FIREX also produces a comprehensive line of fire safety equipments including fire extinguishers, hose systems, foam systems, and fire hydrants. To learn more about FIREX fire safety products and services, please visit our official website: www.firexuae.com or visit us at INTERSEC 2012 at FIREX’s own Pavilion in Hall No. 7, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE.

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Intersec 2011 Gallery

HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, formally opens the Intersec 2011 Show.

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The busy Exhibition Halls.

Breathing Apparatus wearers at the ready.

One of the Intersec Conferences.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

To advertise in this section please contact Wendy Otway on +44 (0)1795 530111 or email fire.middleeast@btinternet.com

TEMPUS COMPUTERS

SCHOTT

Mobile Data Solutions

PYRAN®

Tempus is a leading UK supplier of in-vehicle Mobile Data solutions who, since 1982, have been designing and building robust, secure user-friendly systems. Tempus have installed solutions for Police, Fire, Ambulance, the Military, Roadside Recovery and Utility services across the world.

Many worldwide organisations use our products; Tempus work with market leading partners to provide customers with top quality mobile solutions for land, sea and air.

Our Marine products use conformally coated electrical components to withstand salt-spray conditions and our Blue-Light and Military products are tested to the highest standard by the independent UK based MIRA and Millbrook test facilities.

TEL +44 (0)121 555 8010 EMAIL dave.pitcher@tempus.co.uk

The safety glass Pyran® S retains its transparency even under the greatest thermal shock. Depending on its thickness (5 to 12 mm), it is available in the sizes 1650 x 3100 mm2 and 1800 x 3600 mm2, and has been tested and approved according to building standards. It is superior to the approved sizes of the conventional soda-lime based ESG glazing. As a component of fire-resistant glazing, it meets the requirements for fire-resistant classes G30, G60, G90 and G120. Pyran® White is another alternative for fire-resistance class G30. This in part thermally annealed borosilicate glass has an improved transmission similar to white glass and an even lower weight (11.1 kg/m2) at a thickness of 5 millimetres.

TEL +971 4887 2571 EMAIL info.middleeast@schott.com WEB www.schott.com/pyran

WEB www.tempus.co.uk/developments

FIRE FIGHTING ENTERPRISES

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New FIRERAY® 3000 Optical Beam Smoke Detector for Wide Area Fire Detection Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd has introduced the new FIRERAY® 3000 end to end infrared optical beam smoke detector. The detector offers particularly cost effective protection of large, open area spaces and in situations where ceilingmounting is difficult or inappropriate.

The FIRERAY® 3000 is quick and easy to install and is particularly suited for applications where line of sight for the IR beam path is narrow or where the building structure uses especially reflective surfaces. The low level controller and detectors have been designed to be both discreet and aesthetically pleasing, helping them to fit well into every environment from modern architectural buildings to ornately-decorated heritage sites.

TEL +44 (0) 1462 444 740 EMAIL sales@ffeuk.com WEB www.ffeuk.com

ATEIS

IDA8 Networkable PAVA System The IDA8 is a networkable and modular PAVA system designed for medium to complex, largescale installations in shopping malls, airports, and transportation hubs.

The IDA8 system comprises the IDA8C controller unit, IDA8S and IDA8SAB slave units, and IDA8RU redundancy switching unit. The IDA8C controller unit is an all-in-one audio digital signal processor, matrix controller and digital message player. The controller provides 8 balanced audio inputs and 8 audio outputs.

The IDA8S and IDA8SAB slave units expand the system configuration with an additional 8 inputs and 8 outputs per unit. The IDA8S supports a configuration of a single speaker line per zone, whereas the IDA8SAB enables an A/B speaker line configuration, which allows two speaker lines per zone. An IDA8C controller can be networked with up to 31 IDA8S slave units via CAT5 or optical fiber cabling to allow greater separation between the devices.

TEL +971 43262730 EMAIL info@ateis.ae WEB www.ateis.ae

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FIVALCO

Fire Protection and HVAC flow control products

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Fivalco is a US based engineering company with offices in Hong Kong and China and carefully chosen and supervised manufacturing partners in South Korea and China. Our mission is to provide Fire Protection and HVAC flow control products of unparalleled quality to discerning, quality oriented distributors.

This is the 21st anniversary of our operations and we have a “Blue Chip” list of customers who prefer to deal with ethical, dedicated professionals via a direct line to our private owners, rather than to faceless corporations.

Contact me, Mike Graham at Mikokocn@yahoo.com TEL +86 10 6786 1846/7

EMAIL Mikokocn@yahoo.com WEB www.fivalcovalves.com

MAVILI

ML-322 Series Conventional Fire Extinguishing Control Panel

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ML-322 series operates on cross-zone principle, has 4 detection zones and one extinguishing release output which can be programmed according to the site needs. Conventional extinguishing control panel is microprocessor controlled, offers high performance and can easily be integrated into all extinguishing projects.

• The panel can be set to manual or automatic/manual extinguishing modes.

• Extinguishing-related front panel LEDs and LCD screen provide full information on extinguishing control status.

• Each output of the system can be set to delay.

• Extinguishing control output activation duration is configurable.

• The panel is equipped with two 1st stage sounder outputs and one 2nd stage sounder output.

• Sounder outputs are monitored for open circuit and short circuit faults.

• The extinguishing release output can control valves and actuators.

Extinguishing release duration TEL +90 216 466 4505 EMAIL mavili@mavili.com.tr WEB www.mavili.com.tr

HAINSWORTH

Helping to Combat Biggest Firefighter Killer

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With 225 years of textile expertise, Hainsworth has been at the forefront of protective fabric innovation for over 100 years. The Hainsworth TI-technologyTM range delivers optimum protection and comfort for the wearer (Firefighter, Police, Military).

• DESIGN THAT SAVES Protects against Heat Stress - the biggest global threat to firefighter health and safety.

• PROTECTION THAT SHOWS Intelligent flame retardant outershell range that increases your thermal protection when it is needed, giving you more time to react to your environment • QUALITY THAT LASTS Designed for superior comfort, our flexible fabric moves and stretches with you - giving you better mobility whilst minimising everyday wear and tear.

TEL +44 (0)113 395 5677 EMAIL technical@hainsworth.co.uk WEB www.hainsworth.co.uk

HONEYWELL SAFETY PRODUCTS

Meeting all your needs

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We have everything you need to meet the NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA 29 1910.269 Regulations. The NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA Regulations have been established to protect workers from electrical shock and arc flash hazards.

The NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA Regulations MUST be met, and Salisbury has made it easy to meet them. We take your safety seriously – and we have you covered from head to toe.

Lighter material makes all the difference and the Salisbury 40 cal/cm2 LT ARC FLASH material makes working more comfortable than ever and now it is even easier to do your job safely and comfortably.

Salisbury offers an even lighter 40 cal/cm2 option with our LT line. The 40 cal/cm2 LT option is 10% lighter than the standard 40 cal/cm2 material making your job even more comfortable.

Our current standard 40 cal/cm2 material is 16% lighter than the 2004 option, making the 40 cal/cm2 LT 26% lighter than the 2004 option offered.

The 100 cal/cm2 material is also lighter than the 2004 option. Salisbury uses TuffWeld® and Q/9® layered material which is 28% lighter than our 2004 offered 100 cal/cm2 material. (TUFFWELD® (60% Lenzing FR™ - 40% Kevlar®).)

To learn more about Salisbury and Honeywell Safety Products please contact Mr. Racan Melhem TEL +971 4 450 5800 EMAIL hsp-meai@honeywell.com WEB www.honeywellsafety.com

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Intersec 2012 Fire & Rescue Exhibitors The Intersec Show continues to demonstrate growing support from the international fire industry with a record number of 187 exhibitors at the time of going to press drawn from 32 countries.

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Country

Stand No

3tc Software Limited

United Kingdom

6-810F

P-905F

United Arab Emirates

8-403F

Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory LLC (FIREX)

United Arab Emirates

911 Fire Fighting & Occupational Safety Training

Eurofunk Kappacher GmbH

Austria

7-214F

Abdulla Rashed Quraiban General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

7-233F

Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-814F

Germany

8-508F

Advanced Electronics Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-804F

Fabrik chemischer Präparate von Dr. Sthamer

Advanced Firefighting Technology GmbH

Germany

8-405F

FEUMAT Brandschutz GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

8-614F

Aikah Establishment For General Trading

United Arab Emirates

7-114F

Fike

United States

7-403F

Fire & Security Alert Magazine

Pakistan

7-623F

Ake Electronic

China

1-105F

Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd

United Kingdom

6-705F

Akron Brass Company

United Arab Emirates

8-302F

United Kingdom

7-302F

Alfa Elektronik Yapi Donanimlari Ltd. Sti.

United Arab Emirates

6-817F

Fire Middle East (Publications International Ltd.) Fire Service College

United Kingdom

6-820F

Ampac Europe Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-716F

FireDos GmbH

Germany

8-505F

Angus Fire

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

Firepro Systems Ltd

Cyprus

7-217F

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd.

United Kingdom

7-402F

Firetrace USA, LLC

United States

7-517F

Argus Thermal Imaging

United Kingdom

7-731F

Fivalco

China

1-204F

Associated Enterprises (S) Pte. Ltd.

Singapore

6-216F

Germany

8-415F

AWG Fittings GmbH

Germany

8-506F

FiWaRec Valves & Regulators GmbH & Co., KG FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH & Co., KG

Germany

8-622F

Baldwin Boxall Communications Ltd.

United Kingdom

7-531F

Baoy Safety Equipment Co., Ltd.

China

1-115F

Bare Sports

Malta

Fritz Emde

Germany

8-509F

Bauer Kompressoren Middle East

United Arab Emirates

8-320F

Korea, Republic of

P-305S

Brandchemie GmbH

Germany

8-608F

Gangwon Technopark Fire & Disaster Prevention Industry Center

Bristol Fire Engineering

United Arab Emirates

7-605F

GearGrid L.L.C

United States

8-532F

Bristol Uniforms Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-803S

Gerand Engineering Company

United States

7-205F

Britannia Fire Ltd

United Kingdom

6-715F

GIELLE Srl

Italy

7-515F

BSI - British Standards Institution

United Kingdom

6-723F

Global Fire Equipment S.A.

Portugal

8-324F

Cervinka - Czech Republic s.r.o.

Czech Republic

8-707F

Global Power Engineering Co., Ltd.

United Arab Emirates

7-525F

Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC

United States

Gloria Gmbh

Germany

7-431F

Grand Lumos Technologies Pvt Ltd

India

8-702F

Groupe Leader S.A.

France

7-803F

GSG Metal Industries

United Arab Emirates

8-625F

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Canada

Chemetron

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

Chemguard

United States

7-630F

CIXI DOBETTER FIREPROOF PRODUCTS CO.,LTD

China

1-206F

Cooper Industries

United Arab Emirates

7-416F

GST

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

CTD Pulverisation

France

tbc

Hainsworth and Sons Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-802F

Damiano and Graham, Ltd.

United States

7-304F

HJ Corp.

Korea, Republic of

7-121F

Dena International Gmbh

Germany

8-131F

HLogic Security Technology

Egypt

8-402F

Detectomat GmbH

Germany

8-417F

HNE Technologie AG

Germany

8-515F

Doenges GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

8-407F

Hochiki America Corporation

United States

7-105F

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Germany

8-125F

Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-717F

Dubai Civil Defence

United Arab Emirates

7-717F

Husky Portable Containment

United States

Dupont Product SA

United Arab Emirates

7-425F

HyFlo LLC

United States

7-211F

Econosto Mideast B.V.

United Arab Emirates

7-117F

Ibena Protect GmbH

Germany

8-716F

EDS Elektronik Destek San. ve Tic. Ltd.Sti.

Turkey

7-423F

Imperial Fire

South Africa

7-622F

InnoSys Industries Inc.

Taiwan

7-523F

Elkhart Brass

United States

Innotex Inc.

Canada

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8-733F

INTERSEC 2012 PREVIEW Company

Country

Stand No

Company

Country

Stand No

Intelligent Systems (Far East) Ltd.

Hong Kong

7-108F

7-230F

Turkey

7-603F

SD3 (Security Detection Direct Distribution)

France

IST Isci Sagligi Techizati Co. Ltd. Kentec Electronics Ltd.

United Kingdom

7-305F

Senken Group Co., Ltd.

China

7-317F

Kidde Fenwal

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

SEVO Systems

United States

7-310F

Kidde Products

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

United Arab Emirates

7-405F

Kiddie Fire Trainers

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

SFFECO (Saudi Factory for Fire Equipment)

Fire & Safety Magazine (Kings Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.)

India

8-233F

Shaanxi J&R Fighting Co., Ltd.

China

7-631F

China

1-110F

Kizilates Yangin Guvenlik Temizlik Makinalari - Salih Poseci

Turkey

7-832F

Shanghai Jindun Fire Fighting Security Equipment Co., Ltd.

China

7-115F

Klaxon Signals

United Kingdom

6-707F

"Shenzhen Lilutong Technology Industry Co., Ltd."

Kolon Industries Incorporation

Korea, Republic of

7-116F

SHG Spechtenhauser Germany Hochwasser-und Gewaesserschutz GmbH

8-619F

Komtes Fire Fighting

Spain

7-225F

Sibca Electronics

United Arab Emirates

7-614F

Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre

Canada

7-533F

"Sichuan Morita Fire Safety Appliances Co., LTD"

China

1-111F

LEONI Studer AG

Switzerland

6-633F

Sides Fires Trucks

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

Lios Technology GmbH

Germany

8-623F

Siemens Schweiz AG

Switzerland

7-325F

LPCB (Bre Global Ltd.)

United Kingdom

8-121F

Simulation

United Kingdom

8-123F

Luehrs Rescue GmbH

Germany

8-609F

Sinalux & Masterlux S.L.

Spain

8-225F

Lukas Hydraulik GmbH

Germany

8-522F

Steel Recon Industries Sdn. Bhd.

Malaysia

6-815F

Marbco - Trading and Technical Services

United Arab Emirates

8-125F

Strategic Fire Solutions

Germany

8-514F

Marinatec General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

Super Galaxy Building & Fire Fighting Equipment Fixing LLC

United Arab Emirates

8-715F

Marinatec General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

7-522F

1-112F

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

Suzhou HLC Plastics Industry Co., Ltd.

China

Marioff Mavili Elektronik Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S.

Turkey

6-805F

Suzhou Xujiang Fire

China

1-104F

Fighting Facility Factory

MCD

France

8-502F

System Sensor

India

6-809F

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Gmbh (Info Booth)

Germany

8-517F

Taizhou Huatong Firefighting Equipment Plant Co.,Ltd

China

1-210F

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Gmbh (Info Booth)

Germany

8-611F

Task Force Tips Inc.

United States

8-102F

MGC Systems International Ltd.

Canada

6-831F

Teknoware Middle East FZC

United Arab Emirates

7-705F

Minimax GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

8-605F

Teletek Electronics JSC

Bulgaria

8-332F

Mostafawi Group

United Arab Emirates

P-204F

Temkeen Fire Prevention & Fighting

Kuwait

8-503F

Mueller Co.

United States

7-314F

The Solberg Company

United States

7-208F

N K Fire & Safety

India

The Will-Burt Company (EU) Ltd.

United Kingdom

8-230F

NAFFCO (National Fire Fighting Mfg. FZCO.)

United Arab Emirates

8-117F

Tiam International Trading

United Arab Emirates

7-220F

Tianbo & Mega Safety Ltd.

China

1-107F

Najd Electrical & Safety Equipment Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

7-417F

Tornatech

Canada

8-231F

Trelleborg Protective Products AB

United Arab Emirates

7-330F

Newage Fire Protection Industries Pvt. Ltd.

India

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

United Arab Emirates

8-325F

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

United Arab Emirates

8-420F

Newage Industries

India

7-732F 7-131F

Ningbo Xiayu IMP. & EXP. Co.,Ltd. China (First Aid Equipments,Personal Protective Equipment)

1-217S

Nitin Ventures FZE & New Age Company (L.L.C.)

7-617F

United Arab Emirates

NSC Sicherheitstechnik GmbH

Germany

8-708F

Olympia Electronics SA

Greece

6-825F

Peterlee Fire Company

United Kingdom

6-822F

PICS Auditing Ltd

United Kingdom

6-718F

Productos Y Mangueras Especiales

Spain

7-602F

Protectowire Co. Inc.

United States

7-209F

Ramcro S.p.A.

Italy

7-F505

Rapidrop Middle East LLC

United Arab Emirates

7-223F

Red Helix Ltd.

United Kingdom

6-711F

ResQmax Inc.

United States

Rotarex S.A.

Luxembourg

8-221F

Safety Hi-Tech S.R.L.

Italy

6-823F

University of Lancashire (UK) United Kingdom School of Forensics and Investigative Sciences

8-633F

UTC Fire & Security

United Arab Emirates

7-431F

VdS Schadenverhuetung GmbH

Germany

8-423F

"Vertex International, Inc."

United States

123F

VES Fire Detection Systems

United States

7-305F

Voyage Marine Automation LLC

United Arab Emirates

7-125F

Vulkan Fuell-und Pruefmaschinen e.K.

Germany

7-618F

W.S. Darley

United States

8-103F

Waysmos USA Inc.

United States

7-215F

Weber Hydraulik GmbH

Germany

8-714F

Yone Corporation

Japan

8-719F

Yuyao Lixin Electronics Co., Ltd.

China

1-108F

Zhejiang Fuxing Fire Equipment Co. Ltd.

Saudi Arabia

8-703F

Zhejiang Jindun Fire Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd.

China

7-831F

Salmen Components GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

8-604F

1-106F

Slovenia

7-231F

Zhejiang Winner Fire Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd.

China

Savatech d.o.o Scott Health and Safety

United Arab Emirates

7-625F

Zyfire Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd.

China

1-109F

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PROTECTOWIRE FIRE SYSTEMS

Fiber Optic Linear Heat Detection

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC nd OR 7-2 N 09 o: F

The new Protectowire FiberSystem 8000 measures temperatures by means of optical fibers. Up to 256 zones can be established on a single length of sensor cable. Zones can be defined as desired and even overlapped. Unique features include, multiple alarm initiating criteria by zone, visualisation of the fire size, and direction of fire spread. For more information visit www.protectowire.com.

TEL +1-781-826-3878 EMAIL beppich@protectowire.com WEB www.protectowire.com

BLAZEMASTER

CPVC Pipe & Fittings BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe and fittings are specifically designed for fire sprinkler systems. The most important benefits are corrosion resistance, increased life time compared to steel, fast installation because of its light weight and easy maneuvering on the job site. Following a recent Life Cycle Analysis conducted by ERM Environmental Resources Management confirmed that BlazeMaster CPVC is more sustainable than steel.

BlazeMaster® CPVC is the most advanced and listed non-metallic piping system available on the market and is approved for use in sprinkler systems by FM, UL, LPCB (UK) and VdS (Germany). It also is potable water approved for cold water from NSF (US) and WRAS (UK).

TEL +32 2 678 19 91 EMAIL Helori.chauvel@lubrizol-BE.com WEB www.lubrizol.com

DR STHAMER

MOUSSOL®-APS 3% F-15 PREMIUM

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O d 850 No: R 8F

Dr. Sthamer's new MOUSSOL®-APS 3% F-15 PREMIUM successfully used on a Tank Fire at the RISC training facility in Rotterdam, by fire fighters from Total Berlin.

MOUSSOL®-APS 3% F-15 PREMIUM is one of the latest developments from Dr Sthamer-Hamburg; it uses the latest C6 fluorosurfactant technology to make the Alcohol Resistant AFFF the most environmentally benign AR-AFFF on the market without compromising performance. It has EN1568 1A/1A, UL and LASTFire certification.

MOUSSOL®-APS 3% F-15 PREMIUM has now been installed at many high risk petrochem sites throughout Europe and around the world.

TEL +44 7795 101770 EMAIL jknappert@sthamer.com WEB www.sthamer.de

FIREPRO SYSTEMS

Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Systems

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC nd OR 7-2 No 17 : F

FirePro Systems Limited, are the manufacturers of the patented range of FirePro Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Systems, unique in that a non-pyrotechnic solid aerosol compound is used. The generators are suitable for extinguishing Classes of Fire A, B, C, F, according to EN2, and A, B, C, according to NFPA10 Classification, respectively.

The smaller/medium sized generators are available in cylindrical-shaped stainless steel, and mild steel/zinc plated, painted in red, for the larger box-type models. The generators have a shelf life of 15 years, are environmentally and ecologically friendly, and possess Certifications including, UL, ULC, BSI, KIWA, Activfire, etc.

TEL +357 25 379 999 EMAIL mail@firepro.info WEB www.firepro.info

XTRALIS

Early detection of fire, gas and security threats

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O d 5-3 N R 05 o: C

Xtralis® is the leading global provider of technologies which prevent disasters by giving users time to respond before life, critical infrastructure or business continuity is compromised. Xtralis® protect high-value and irreplaceable assets belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses using: VESDA by Xtralis – the world’s No.1 brand of very early warning aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems VESDA ECO by Xtralis – ASD plus gas detection and environmental monitoring ICAM by Xtralis – flexible ASD ICAM ECO by Xtralis – ASD plus gas detection and environmental monitoring OSID™ by Xtralis – standard- sensitivity smoke detection for open areas ADPRO® by Xtralis – perimeter, multi-site and enterprise security ASIM™ by Xtralis – intelligent traffic detection TEL +962 6 5885622 EMAIL marketing@xtralis.com WEB www.xtralis.com

BRISTOL UNIFORMS

XFlex light-weight fire-fighting PPE

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O d 6-8 N R 03 o: S

XFlex is BRISTOL’s latest silhouette in light-weight fire-fighting PPE. Ergonomically designed it gives the ultimate in fit and comfort for the maximum number of body types. XFlex has distinctive sports styling and offers a garment combination that is suitable for the various hazardous roles associated with a fire-fighter’s work.

Fabric combinations have been designed to give the optimum performance whilst being light in weight to minimise heat stress. All layers are breathable and with wickable linings reduce the build up of heat, increasing the comfort for the fire-fighter.

TEL +44 (0)117 956 3101 EMAIL enquiries@bristoluniforms.com WEB www.bristoluniforms.com

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KENTEC

Taktis… a new concept in Life Safety System Management

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC nd OR 7-3 N 05 o: F

Tempus is a leading UK supplier of in-vehicle Mobile Data solutions who, since 1982, have been designing and building robust, secure user-friendly systems.

Tempus have installed solutions for Police, Fire, Ambulance, the Military, Roadside Recovery and Utility services across the world.

Many worldwide organisations use our products; Tempus work with market leading partners to provide customers with top quality mobile solutions for land, sea and air.

Our Marine products use conformally coated electrical components to withstand salt-spray conditions and our Blue-Light and Military products are tested to the highest standard by the independent UK based MIRA and Millbrook test facilities.

TEL +44 (0)1322 222121 EMAIL sales@kentec.co.uk WEB www.kentec.co.uk

AUDAX-KECK GMBH

Fire protection coatings for steel, cables and wood Germany’s AUDAX-Keck GmbH presents its fire protective coatings line-up for passive fire protection, known under the brand name RENITHERM (www.renitherm.com). Exclusively produced in Germany and complying with EN ISO 9001 standard, high-quality intumescent coatings by AUDAX help to gain crucial time for saving people and property by preventing or retarding the spread of fire. A full line of tests and approval procedures guarantee a comprehensive fire protection, according to British standard 476:21.

Whereas RENITHERM PMS and PMA are especially made to protect steelwork, RENITHERM PMC offers protection and benefits for cable sheathings and RENITHERM PMW is proven to reduce the flammability of wood.

TEL +49 70 511625-0 EMAIL info@audax.de WEB www.audax.de

DUPONT FIRE EXTINGUISHANTS

Asset protection and peace of mind

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O 7-4 d N R 25 o: F

DuPont Fire Extinguishants provide the asset protection and peace of mind you need to protect your business. Our clean agent fire suppression products are safe for people, electrically nonconductive, noncorrosive and free of residue. Our products can be used in new applications or replace other agents in existing systems with minimal modifications. DuPont™ FM-200® is accepted and respected worldwide, with a history of protecting some of the world’s most critical and irreplaceable assets. In fact, FM-200® is in use in over one hundred thousand applications, in more than 70 nations. Protect what matters most with DuPont Fire Extinguishants.

TEL +1 800 473 7790 WEB www.cleanagents.com FIRE MIDDLE EAST | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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HOCHIKI EUROPE

Hochiki Europe showcases innovative life safety solutions at Intersec

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O 6- dN R 7 1 o: 7F

THE LOSS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION BOARD (LPCB)

The Red Book

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC nd OR 8-1 No 21 : F

LPCB’s independent certification reduces fire and security risks and Red Book listing demonstrates ongoing compliance with the standards required; its certification mark provides assurance of quality. Claims of LPCB certification are easily verified by checking at www.redbooklive.com LPCB’s ‘List of approved products and services’ - the ‘Red Book’ is recognised by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction across the Middle East and in many countries world-wide. Police and fire services, Government departments, security specialists, utility/infrastructure providers, end users, insurers and Lloyd’s underwriters support LPCB approvals. LPCB’s Loss Prevention Standards are recognised as an effective means to help reduce the risks from fire, crime and terrorism.

TEL +44 (0)1923 665130 EMAIL enquiries@breglobal.com WEB www.redbooklive.com

FEUMAT GMBH

Efficient Maintenance Processes for Fire Extinguishers Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, will showcase a number of its premium performance fire detection and emergency lighting systems at Intersec Dubai.

On display will be the company’s HFP range of analogue addressable and conventional products including panels, sensors, bases, call points and peripherals. The HFP range is suitable for commercial and industrial applications of all sizes and is compliant with Hochiki’s Enhanced Systems Protocol (ESP) – a total communications solution for intelligent fire detection and fully integrated systems.

Other highlights include a live working demonstration of the unique FIREscape emergency lighting system. FIREscape provides a highly cost effective and energy efficient solution that perfectly suits the requirements of today’s buildings. It comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features self-contained LED luminaires and signage that are powered via extra low voltage (40V) cabling. The luminaires are also equipped with battery back-up, making sure they will function in every situation, while the units fit directly onto a standard Hochiki sensor base, making installation simple.

Visitors will also get an exclusive look at the new FIREwave wireless fire detection system. Third party approved, FIREwave is specifically designed for use in locations where minimum disturbance to the fabric of the building is important and it can be installed quickly and easily. Providing new levels of reliability and flexibility, its advanced wireless communication protocol delivers fully intelligent field device integration and allows analogue values, fire and fault information, device addresses and type codes to be transmitted directly to the system’s control panel.

Hochiki looks forward to welcoming you to Stand 717F in Hall 6, where its team of experts will be available to answer all your fire safety related questions.

To find out the location of your nearest approved Hochiki distributor, call +44 (0)1634 260133 or email sales@hochikieurope.com TEL +44 (0)1634 260133 EMAIL sales@hochikieurope.com WEB www.hochikieurope.com

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IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O 8- d N R 61 o: 4F

FEUMAT manufactures CE-certified high tech machines to rationalise the efficiency of powder fire extinguisher maintenance processes and improve profitability and safety of servicing fire extinguishers. Made in Germany, these are available as workshop versions or can be installed in service vans. FEUMAT systems allow filling and refilling of powder in extinguishers up to 75 kg as well as 250 kg truck mounted tanks.

FEUMAT machines are designed to control dust and an independent laboratory report proved the dust residues are below any risk to personnel.

FEUMAT has also developed a range of machines for different filling applications for CO2 extinguishers and a demonstration unit for training with extinguishers made of stainless steel for water and foam.

TEL +49 (4462) 921250 EMAIL vertrieb@feumat.de WEB www.feumat.de

WILLIAMSON-DICKIE MFG CO

WILLIAMSON-DICKIE Mfg Co

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC nd OR 6-2 N 25 o: S

Williamson-Dickie Mfg Co. is the world’s leading provider of authentic work apparel, specialising in innovative performance work wear since 1922. With headquarters in Texas, USA, the company offers premium quality products at an unmatched value across a vast assortment of apparel, footwear, and licensed goods in more than 60 countries.

Williamson-Dickie operates through wholly owned affiliates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, China and the Middle East; exclusive licensees and distributors in the Asia Pacific region; and under the Dickies®, Workrite®, Kodiak® and Terra® brands. Williamson Dickie Middle East FZE is located in Dubai, U.A.E. For more information, visit TEL +9714 887 8223 EMAIL lcabaltera@dickies.com WEB www.dickies.com

FIRELITE BY HONEYWELL

MS-25 : 25 Point Fire Alarm Control

IN Ab TER u SE Su Dha C ite bi B

The MS-25 is the latest addition to the comprehensive range of Fire-Lite Alarms. The new, 25 point MS-25 fire alarm control panel provides a cost-effective addressable solution to meet even the smallest specification.

Unlike other small panels, the MS-25 is a fully featured, addressable alternative…for a conventional panel price. It runs on only a single loop of standard wire, provides pinpoint identification, and includes maintenance alerts and auto-programming. The MS-25 supports any combination of its own HFS detectors and modules.

Visit us at the Honeywell Hospitality Suite at the Intersec 2012, DICEC, Dubai World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi B Meeting Room, 15-17 January 2012, 10am to 5pm.

TEL +971 4 4505800 EMAIL firelite-mea@honeywell.com WEB www.hls-mea.com

NOTIFIER BY HONEYWELL

FM-Approved for Gas Detection

IN Ab TER u SE Su Dha C ite bi B

Notifier’s NFS2-3030 Control Panels are FMApproved for gas detection. Providing gas detection technology with the NFS2-3030 FACP, the FMM-420 module allows monitoring of linear-type gas detection devices that operate within the 4 to 20 milliamp scale, the standard gas-reading scale in the gas detection industry. The FMM-420 Module converts the sensor output to communication protocol that can be interpreted by the FACP for monitoring and display.

Numerous sensors communicate using a 4–20 mA output, including gas sensors, temperature sensors, air speed sensors, and more. The FMM-4-20mA is FM approved to FM6320 for gas detection.

Visit us at the Honeywell Hospitality Suite at Intersec 2012, Abu Dhabi B Meeting Room, 15-17 January 2012, 10am to 5pm.

TEL +971 4 4505800 EMAIL notifier-mea@honeywell.com WEB www.hls-mea.com

GENT BY HONEYWELL

Nano – ideal for smaller sites

IN Ab TER u SE Su Dha C ite bi B

Nano is the latest fire detection control panel from Gent by Honeywell. Ideal for smaller sites requiring advanced fire sensing and evacuation options, the single loop, analogue addressable panel offers a compact system backed by Vigilon loop technology. Certified to EN 54 parts 2 & 4 the standard panel is self contained with batteries for 24-hour standby.

Compatible with Gent by Honeywell’s range of multi-function, loop-powered devices, Nano is one of the most efficient, intuitive and easy-to-install systems available and offers a cause and effect, which along with an intuitive windows programming tool can be configured on or offline.

Visit us at the Honeywell Hospitality Suite at Intersec 2012, Abu Dhabi B Meeting Room, 15-17 January 2012, 10am to 5pm.

TEL +971 4 4505800 EMAIL gent-mea@honeywell.com WEB www.hls-mea.com FIRE MIDDLE EAST | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012

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INTERSEC 2012 PREVIEW

Intersec 2012 Conferences This year’s Intersec Conferences will feature:

Maritime Security Summit – 15th January 2012 Commercial Security Summit – 16th January 2012 Emergency Planning for Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Sectors Workshop – 14th-16th January 2012 Fire System Integrity Assurance (FSIA) Workshop – 14th-17th January 2012

1ST GLOBAL NETWORK CONFERENCE ON EMERGENCY MEDICINE TO BE HELD ALONGSIDE INTERSEC 2012 Intersec is proud to host the 1st Global Network Conference on Emergency Medicine, which aims to be an annual event in the region. Endorsed by the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EuSEM), the conference is a networking platform for emergency medicine professionals, offering academic and scientific exchange opportunities for those engaged in all aspects of emergency medical care and disaster planning, as well as those involved in training of emergency medical staff.

The conference programme will feature educational lectures and discussions by world-class speakers, educators and researchers from the field of emergency medicine, making it a must attend event.

Intersec 2012 again hosts the United Arab Emirates International Firefit Championships Following the success of the previous FireFit Championships held at Intersec, firefighters from Canada and all seven Emirates will once again compete against each other during the Intersec 2012 event in six various categories relating to firefighting and rescue tasks.

This will again consist of a three-day challenge called the UAE International Firefit Championships, which will run alongside the Intersec exhibition and conference in an adjacent outside arena.

The event will consist of stamina-testing ladder, pump, breathing apparatus and hose running drills run against the clock. Visitors to Intersec are welcome to witness this exciting competition and the various competition running times over the three days will be announced during the three days of Intersec.

Opening of FireFit at 2011 Intersec.

FireFit Competitor 2011.

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IMPERIAL ARMOUR

Wide range of Fire Fighting & Rescue protective wear

IN EX TER H S Sta IBIT EC n O 7-6 d N R 22 o: F

Imperial Fire, a leading manufacturer of protective wear is based in South Africa, and offers a fully comprehensive range of Fire Fighting and Rescue protective wear.

Our products are quality controlled by ISO 9001:2008 and conform to European and American Standards We are launching for the First time our New “Xtreme Air” Bunker Suit, which is lightweight, breathable, comfortable and specifically designed for hot climates.

We will also be launching our new Maritime Security vest which offers an integrated Buoyancy Aid specifically designed to protect against piracy, and incorporates a lightweight and floatable ballistic Panel TEL +27 (0) 31 700 2650 EMAIL internationalsales@imperial-armour.com WEB www.imperial-armour.com

BM POLYCO

Advanced debris glove showcased at Intersec

The preferred debris glove for UK Fire Fighters, the Granite 5 Beta has just got better, with the introduction of Granite 5 Beta Dry. The upgraded debris glove uses the same high level of cut and puncture resistance, superior grade leather and Kevlar® technology, as well as an additional waterproof inner membrane to help keep the user’s hands dry in wet conditions.

BM Polyco is a market leader in designing, developing and supplying high quality hand protection to the industrial, consumer and medical sectors and is one of Europe’s leading glove companies.

Visit Stand 710, Hall 6 at Intersec 2012 and see why the Granite 5 Beta Dry is the preferred choice for UK Fire Fighters.

TEL 020 8443 9038 EMAIL sales@polyco.co.uk WEB www.polyco.co.uk

FIREX ESSER BY HONEYWELL

FlexES System

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The modular hardware and software concept allows custom-fitting a fire alarm system by expanding and scaling its performance through additional hardware modules or software upgrades depending on the need. The functionality of the new fire alarm control panel FlexES control is based on only six different pluggable modules. Easy to assemble, replace, or supplement according to the plug-and-play principle, his modular concept covers all present and future needs. The solution is perfectly coordinated - not over-sized today and expandable at any time in the future. One FlexES control operates up to 18 loops.

Visit us at the Honeywell Hospitality Suite at Intersec 2012, Abu Dhabi B Meeting Room, 15-17 January 2012, 10am to 5pm.

TEL +971 4 4505800 EMAIL esser-mea@honeywell.com WEB www.hls-mea.com

MORLEY-IAS BY HONEYWELL

DX Connexion Fire Alarm Systems

Morley-IAS is proud to launch the DX Connexion Fire Alarm Systems range which provides traditional Morley-IAS qualities of reliability, flexibility and value together with advanced features and highly intuitive functionality within an aesthetically pleasing design. It is ideally designed for electrical contractors, smaller fire companies and distributors looking for a panel that can be installed quickly and simply and easily upgraded.

Equally it provides maximum protection in environments involving a fast turnover of security staff or who may have limited training on the fire safety system. The end user also has flexibility of choice of service provider.

Visit us at the Honeywell Hospitality Suite at Intersec 2012, Abu Dhabi B Meeting Room, 15-17 January 2012, 10am to 5pm.

TEL +971 4 4505800 EMAIL morleyias-mea@honeywell.com WEB www.hls-mea.com

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3M Novec 1230

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Firex has been certified by UL to conduct initial filling of the SEVO Systems in UAE. New 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid represents a breakthrough in Halon replacement technology combining high extinguishing efficiency with excellent environmental, health and safety properties. With zero ozone depletion potential, 5-day atmospheric lifetime and a global warming potential of one, Novec fluid offers your customers a long-term, sustainable alternative of Halons, HFCs and PFCs. Because of its wide margin of safety, Novec 1230 fluid is ideal for special hazards fire protection such as telecommunication switch rooms, computer and electronic control rooms including hospitals, casinos, library archives, marine applications plus critical military and flight line operations.

TEL +971 6534 0300 EMAIL firex@emirates.net.ae WEB www.firexuae.com

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Integrated voice evacuation & messaging system

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Fike Alarm Systems has rounded out its complete line of fire alarm solutions with the 2010 Integrated Voice Evacuation and Messaging System. Fike’s Integrated Voice System offers a safer means of communicating in an emergency situation, and features integrated back-up amplifiers for built-in redundancy, virtually unlimited messaging, multiple levels of fault protection, and the flexibility to fit any application, from single-channel to large distributed systems. Fike’s Integrated Voice Evacuation System is built around the intelligent and dependable CyberCat® fire alarm panel technology.

The seamless combination of fire detection and voice messaging, simplifies operation, installation and programming of the entire system. For more information on all of Fike’s safety products visit our website.

WEB www.fike.com

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VICTAULIC

RAPIDROP MIDDLE EAST LLC

Victaulic AquaFlex® Sprinkler Fitting Range

UL listed and LPCB approved sprinklers

Victaulic AquaFlex® offers fast, dependable installation, durable performance and is cost effective for maintenance and retrofit applications, requiring fewer man hours to install. It is a convenient and safe solution that is easier to position than rigid piping.

AquaFlex® stainless steel sprinkler fittings are suitable for commercial suspended and hard ceilings and for round or square duct work to provide fire protection where combustible gasses may be present.

The range comes preassembled and consists of a flexible stainless steel hose, a reducer for connecting the sprinkler and a branch nipple for attachment to the piping system. A versatile and time saving installation-ready bracket is included when ordered as kit.

For more information about the AquaFlex® product line, visit www.victaulic.com/aquaflex.

TEL +971 48838 870 WEB www.victaulic.com/aquaflex

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Award for Manufacturing Excellence

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One of the world’s leading manufactures of fire fighting equipment, fire protection systems & safety engineering was awarded the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award 2010 for manufacturing excellence under free-zones category. This is the third time that NAFFCO has won the prestigious “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award”; previously NAFFCO has been awarded with MRM Business Award in 2005 & 2006 under the category of exports & manufacturing respectively. The company has also been recognized by Dubai Quality Appreciation Program 2008, which is a testimony to our consistent focus on business excellence and commitment in quality.

NAFFCO’s reputation for quality and reliability is globally acclaimed and its products meet various national and international standard. NAFFCO’s quality management system has been accredited by ISO 9001 from UL , LPCB and BV. TEL

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New Emergency Voice Communication

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Baldwin Boxall is launching a new Emergency Voice Communication system – CARE2. The company looks forward to demonstrating the new products at the show and welcoming you to their stand (number A30). Also on display will be CallCare Assistance Call System and VIGIL EVAS voice evacuation system.

CARE2 includes firefighter telephones, roaming telephones and disabled refuge points on one system. Radial wired, simple to install and operate, CARE2 is built to the same high standard that customers have come to expect from Baldwin Boxall.

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Rapidrop is a UK based company with operations throughout the world and a logistics centre here in Dubai. Rapidrop is serving the needs of the fire sprinkler industry - supplying the right product at the most competitive price.

Details of the full range of sprinklers and systems accessories can be viewed on our web site. They are available Ex-stock from our manufacturing plant in the UK and from our distribution warehouses in Dubai, Denmark, Turkey and South Africa.

TEL + 971 4 8856671 EMAIL uae@rapidrop.com WEB www.rapidrop.com

APOLLO

Wireless Fire Detection with Xpander

mail@baldwinboxall.co.uk

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Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in educational buildings such as schools and universities.

The extended XPander range includes two new products and now consists of an optical smoke detector, a multisensor smoke detector, heat detector types A1R and CS, a wireless base, a manual call point, a sounder and a sounder beacon and Single and Dual Input/Output Units. The complete range has been granted the new wireless link fire standard EN54 Part 25, which is the standard for European-compliant radio products.

TEL +44 239249 2412 EMAIL marketing@apollo-fire.co.uk WEB www.apollo-fire.co.uk

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Automatic fire suppression system for micro-environments

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ISO 9001:2008-registered Firetrace International’s FIRETRACE® stand-alone, automatic fire suppression system for micro-environments is currently protecting over 150,000 pieces of business-critical equipment around the world. Intrinsically-safe FIRETRACE detects and suppresses a fire before it can do expensive or irreparable damage to electrical cabinets, machinery enclosures, fume hoods, engine compartments, wind turbines and a host of other applications in the mining, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power generation, mass transit, telecommunication and petrochemical industries.

It can be supplied with a variety of suppression agent options, and is the only UL-listed, FM-approved and CE-marked tube-operated system in the world tested as an automatic fire detection and suppression system.

TEL +44 (0)1293 780390 EMAIL info@firetrace.com WEB www.firetrace.com

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The HFP System from Hochiki Europe offers complete solutions for all of your fire detection requirements With analogue addressable and conventional systems available for commercial and industrial applications, Hochiki also has a range of products for more specialised environments, including wireless, aspirating and voice evacuation systems.

For especially demanding environments, Hochiki can provide industrial, explosion-proof and marine products which have been designed especially for challenging applications.

High quality of products ensure long term reliability Easy to install Virtual elimination of false alarms EN54 certified Reduced cost of ownership Comprehensive product range

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ATEIS UNVEILS NEXT-GEN MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM ATEIS Middle East has announced its newest offering from its SINAPS range of public address and voice alarm (PAVA) systems. The IDA8 PAVA controller unit is a next-generation successor to the wellreceived IDA4 and IDA4XM systems preferred for their reliability, high performance, and scalability.

IDA8 marks a huge leap forward for audio security and life safety.

The IDA8 is a networkable and modular PAVA system designed for medium to complex, large-scale installations in shopping malls, airports, and transportation hubs. The applications of IDA8 extend to critical installations where redundant systems are required.

Hussam Al Haddad, Managing Director of ATEIS Middle East, announced, “The IDA8 addresses a market gap for IP-based, networkable PAVA controllers that eliminate the need for additional processors or networking devices. All IDA8 devices are compliant with international standards for PAVA, namely, EN54-16, EN60849 and BS5839-8, and all components and peripherals, from the microphone console to the loudspeaker line, are monitored.”

The IDA8 system comprises the IDA8C controller unit, IDA8S and IDA8SAB slave units, and IDA8RU redundancy switching unit.

The IDA8C controller unit is an all-in-one audio digital signal processor, matrix controller and digital message player. The controller provides 8 balanced audio inputs and 8 audio outputs.

The IDA8S and IDA8SAB slave units expand the system configuration with an additional 8 inputs and 8 outputs per unit.

The IDA8S supports a configuration of a single speaker line per zone, whereas the IDA8SAB enables an A/B speaker line configuration, which allows two speaker lines per zone.

The front panel of the IDA8C has a fully monitored fireman microphone and message trigger button, which can programmed to play a voice evacuation message on all zones or select group of zones, as per the priority events programmed into the controller. A touch screen display provides the operational status of the PAVA network. Up to 4 hours of WAV format audio message files can be stored on an IDA8 controller.

The IDA8 system can be easily configured on a Windows-based software, ATEIS-STUDIO, which allows supervision and control of all system devices from a single user interface. The software provides a library of configuration and signal processing tools such as noise sensing, limiting, mixing, compressing, auto gain, and display elements.

Ethernet-based networking An IDA8C controller can be networked with up to 31 IDA8S slave units via CAT5 or optical fiber cabling to allow greater separation between the devices. This ‘local’ network of IDA8 master and slave devices provides up to 256 loudspeaker zones and a 48-channel audio and data network. Network cards are available for RJ45 and CAT5 cabling to allow network distances of up to 20km.

The scalability features of the IDA8 network come into light when a local network comprising an IDA8C controller and 31 IDA8S slave devices is linked with 31 other similar networks to form a ‘global’ network.

Hussam Al Haddad explained, “A global IDA8 network can meet the demands of even the most complex and large-scale projects, providing an audio matrix of 256 x 256 inputs and outputs over a full

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redundant local network, in addition to the capability to simultaneously route audio on 48 audio channels. The loop architecture makes the audio network isolation against open and short circuits without affecting the system functionalities.”

Full system redundancy For industrial installations and risk-prone sites where fully redundant PAVA systems are crucial to maintaining communication, the IDA8 system plays a major role in meeting the contingency plan requirements of the site. The IDA8RU redundancy switching unit provides full redundancy for the IDA8C controller and IDA8S slave units. This is useful in highly sensitive installations where the PAVA system is likely remain as the only means of communication in the event of a crisis.

“The IDA8 stands out among other dedicated PAVA systems with one of its most notable features, that is, it supports full redundancy. This makes the IDA8 system ideal for industrial applications, particularly in highly sensitive installations in chemical and nuclear power plants.” said Hussam Al Haddad.

Mass notification system for the future The IDA8 surprises as a cost-effective solution for paging and background music requirements, facilitated by a switching mode for multi-zone amplifier use. A pair of amplifiers can be configured to serve multiple loudspeaker zones as paging and background music amplifiers.

In such cases, the background music amplifier also functions as the backup amplifier.

“The IDA8 offers unprecedented flexibility for small to large-scale PAVA requirements. This unique and innovative product from ATEIS comes at a time when the market and customer demands have risen above the generally accepted standards for mass notification. The IDA8 is truly at the forefront of voice evacuation systems, reiterating the fact that audio security is an indispensable part of life safety,” Hussam Al Haddad concluded.

ATEIS www.ateis.ae

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BRINGING EFFICIENCY AND AFFORDABILITY TO GAS DETECTION & ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Xtralis® has launched an enhanced version of its award-winning VESDA® ECO™ gas detection product. ECO is a gas detection extension for the world-renowned Xtralis VESDA aspirating smoke detection (ASD) system, which is used in over 400,000 mission-critical early warning and detection applications worldwide. The enhanced version VESDA ECO includes six new gas detection options as well as additional programming, testing, and monitoring capabilities.

The VESDA ECO approach to gas detection utilises efficient multihole aspirating technology, an industry first, which provides superior gas detection and removes the guesswork in gas detector placement. By utilising a VESDA pipe network, ECO customers can realise significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with savings of up to 46% on initial capital expense, and up to 76% savings in operational expenses versus conventional gas detectors.

The enhanced version of VESDA ECO adds new gas detection capabilities for alcohol, gasoline vapour, pentane, chlorine and carbon dioxide, and provides additional oxygen and ammonia sensing. The initial release of ECO included detection for ammonia (NH3), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), methane (CH4), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), oxygen (O2), propane (C3H8) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The new version also adds a highly intuitive calibration process, field programmable “calibration due” notifications, and a simulation capability of gas tests to analyse the system’s functionality and performance.

“VESDA ECO’s is now providing protection to an ever growing list of diverse applications for world leading companies. Facilities such as steel mills, gas fired turbine halls, and cold storage logistics centres are realizing dramatic cost savings while enjoying significantly enhanced protection with ECO.” remarked Claudio Groppetti,Vice President Business Development, Environmental Protection & Gas Monitoring at Xtralis. “VESDA ECO is redefining how gas detection is implemented in these facilities,” he added.

In early 2011,VESDA ECO achieved the Best in Detection Controls, Devices and Sensors Award in the New Product Showcase competition at ISC Westas well as the 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award for the fire and life safety markets from Frost & Sullivan.

Xtralis protects high-value and irreplaceable assets belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses.

XTRALIS www.xtralis.com

MORE MIDDLE EAST COMPANIES CHOOSE FIRETRACE® PROTECTION In the past year, Firetrace International’s Firetrace® stand-alone, automatic fire suppression system has continued to grow in popularity throughout the Middle East for the protection of vital business assets. The system’s proven ability to quickly detect and suppress a fire inside a wide range of “micro-enclosures”, while keeping damage to an absolute minimum and preventing the spread of fire has resulted in a number of major orders.

The latest to be announced from the company’s Dubai offices include an order from Ashok Leyland LLC, for Firetrace systems to protect 100 new front-engined school buses manufactured at its bus assembly plant in Ras Al Khaimah. This contract took the total number of buses protected worldwide by Firetrace systems to in excess of 10,000.

Other recent Middle East orders include systems for Riyadh-based Al Sayed & Sons Company, where Firetrace is providing dedicated fire detection and suppression for business archives, electrical cabinets and computer servers. Earlier Firetrace projects include the supply of several

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hundred systems for DOKAAEP [Development of King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project] in the holy city of Makkah, providing protection to vital electrical cabinets throughout the 1,445,000 square metre structure. Firetrace systems are also ensuring that critical electrical control panels for the Qatar’s Ministry of Drainage Affairs’ Doha South STW [Sewage Treatment Works] project are provided with dedicated, fast-action fire protection. More than 400 Firetrace systems have been supplied for this project.

Explaining the success of Firetrace, Jim Dickinson, Regional Sales Manager Middle East & North Africa at Firetrace International (Middle East) LLC says: “Despite there now being in excess of 150,000 Firetrace installations around the world, there has not been a single instance recorded where a Firetrace system which has been correctly installed and maintained has either false alarmed or failed to detect and suppress a genuine fire.” He continues: “Firetrace is the only UL listed and FM approved tube-operated system in the world that is tested as an automatic fire detection and suppression system.”

FIRETRACE www.firetrace.com

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SHERPA CLIMBING CAMERA ALLOWS FLEXIBLE WIRELESS CCTV TO BE USED NEARLY EVERYWHERE Excelerate Technology, through its subsidiary Norton, is the owner and developer of Sherpa, the highly innovative new ‘climbing camera’ CCTV and communications platform system that automatically climbs up poles and places wireless cameras and other emergency response communications equipment in high temporary viewing positions, giving emergency services, security services, prisons and commercial security personnel improved coverage of incidents and potential problems.

Cameras can be controlled (and imagery viewed) using iPads, iPhones or mobile and in-vehicle systems, and now with the new ‘Incident Command’ version, Sherpa can also now use an even wider range of standard COFDM wireless cameras that may already be owned by emergency services, delivering even great value for money.

Sherpa has the potential to make a major contribution to the policing of public order and counter terror operations and is generating strong interest around the world.

It is the only system in the world that can provide such a quickly deployed temporary CCTV infrastructure for use in giving continuous coverage of riots, public order events, major fires, prison ‘blind spots’, transport and border security checkpoints and other potential areas of interest. The system is already used in the UK, South Africa and Australia, and there is growing interest in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Regardless of the countries into which the Sherpa system has been sold, users, such as Logan City Council in Brisbane, Australia, have seen

how it delivers a straightforward solution to common problems, such as monitoring parks and public areas, keeping an eye on religious and community events and gathering evidence for prosecutions. Sherpa has even been found useful for customers assessing locations for permanent cameras without the cost and risk involved. By avoiding the necessity to install permanent CCTV camera systems, which are not always needed to address a temporary problem, the system delivers very positive benefits at a much lower cost.

With Sherpa, within a very short period of an incident being responded to, when time is critical, a network of PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) video surveillance cameras can be installed and relaying live incident imagery back to command vehicles. Imagery can then be combined with other incident information to create and share a Common Operational Picture with all relevant parties. The cost is substantially less than video obtained from helicopters, and can provide highresolution imagery for evidential purposes.

Because of its versatility Sherpa can be used in a wide variety of different roles. By police forces, for example, it can be deployed quickly to monitor rioting and public order incidents. For fire services it can be used to provide high-level wireless camera video imagery of incidents from a stable platform over a prolonged period.

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“THINK SAFETY, THINK NAFFCO!” National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) started as a small factory and has grown to become the largest fire fighting equipment manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the top five manufacturers worldwide. From its one million sq.ft. manufacturing facilities in Dubai, NAFFCO supplies clients in 100 countries globally.

In the late 1980s the fire safety industry was undeveloped in the Middle East and the in-depth knowledge gained by Eng. Khalid El Khatib in this field motivated him to start a small manufacturing unit.

He was determined to become a global leader in providing comprehensive and reliable fire engineering solutions thus making the world a safer place to live. The company began with 11 employees and now has more than 5,000.

NAFFCO’s core business is the manufacture, design, supply, installation and after sales service of fire fighting products and equipment, ranging from basic fire extinguishers to highly sophisticated fire engines and airport rescue fire fighting vehicles. The company is staffed by highly-trained and experienced technicians and engineers providing total fire protection solutions to the most prestigious developments around the world, including residential buildings, commercial complexes, telecommunication centers, industrial installations, oil refineries, petrochemical plants and airport installations.

Moreover, NAFFCO has diversified from the fire protection arena to become one of the leading specialists in the field of automation and control for all types of fire alarm and security systems. NAFFCO has recently launched a fire rated doors division as well as an independent division to manufacture HDPE pipes & fittings for underground water fire lines.

“NAFFCO is dedicated to the science of fire fighting”.

Committed to quality The use of approved and certified products is becoming mandatory and the company is taking prime responsibility in spreading the awareness on the importance of using certified products. NAFFCO is an ISO 9001 company and we strive to continually improve the quality of our products in accordance with the requirements of international standards such as LPCB, BSI, SAI Global, SABS, UL, FM Global and NFPA. NAFFCO recognizes that protecting the environment from fire is increasingly as important as protecting people and assets. We are in the process of launching new technologies in sustainable green and ecofriendly products in the field of fire protection.

The company has received several prestigious awards in recognition of its success including the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award 2010 for excellence in the manufacturing category of

the Free zone. Previously NAFFCO has been awarded with MRM Business Awards in 2005 & 2006 under the category of exports & manufacturing respectively.

“Through the work of our Research & Development department we maintain our global market competitiveness in the market.We constantly update our products and services for the firefighting industry.We give extra attention to this area thus preventing our products from becoming obsolete and generating the innovative products necessary to sustain our business” advises CEO, Eng. Khalid Al Khatib.

“We have pledged to continue to be true to our slogan: ‘Think Safety, Think NAFFCO’ as we strive to provide comprehensive and reliable fire protection solutions to make the world a safer place to live in.”

Landmark projects NAFFCO's excellent reputation has enabled the company to be involved in a large number of landmark projects in a wide range of industries.

Two of its most important projects are the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – the tallest tower in the world – and the MIRDIF City Centre in Dubai. For the Burj Khalifa, NAFFCO supplied and installed the entire fire fighting system which is monitored by the main fire alarm panel.

It also installed the pre-action system and the external hydrant. All the design, supply, supervision of installation, testing and commissioning and final hand-over was done by NAFFCO as per NFPA standards and local authority approvals.

NAFFCO undertook the design, supply, installation, site supervision, testing and commissioning of all the fire fighting systems, fire alarm systems, and voice evacuation systems at the MIRDIF City Centre.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS In 1984, the first BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler systems were deployed in the United States. CPVC (Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) is a post-chlorinated PVC which will not support combustion and retain its strength at high temperatures.

Physical attributes of CPVC CPVC has an LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) of 60. This means that CPVC requires 60% of oxygen in order to sustain a flame. Since the earth’s atmosphere contains only 21% oxygen, the material shows selfextinguishing characteristics. A charring layer forms on the outside of the pipe during direct contact with a flame and functions as a thermal barrier which reduces the conduction of heat into the pipe.

No corrosion leads to longer service life and maintains water quality.

BlazeMaster CPVC systems, which are NSF potable water approved, offer advantages on long-term service life and water quality as it is corrosion resistant. Metal piping systems however are subject to corrosion. Not only can that reduce the service life of the fire sprinkler system, but it can also cause the stagnant water in the pipework to deteriorate. In the event of a fire a sprinkler head activates and sprays water onto the flame, and while water damage will be restricted to a limited area, the quality of the water can play a part in the resulting damage.

Immune to corrosion CPVC piping systems are immune to corrosion and designed for a minimum lifetime of 50 years with a safety factor of 2. Because of its smooth pipe interior, CPVC pipe can be downsized so that space can be saved. The friction loss in pipe interiors is important for the design of fire sprinkler systems, since it determines the minimum pressure for which the system should be designed. CPVC pipework has a HazenWilliams coefficient of 150, which remains constant throughout the lifetime of the pipework in a system.

Where can CPVC fire sprinkler systems be installed?

In the case of UL or FM approved projects, check the NFPA standards: NFPA 13 (light hazard occupancies in high rises, nursing homes, offices etc.), NFPA 13D (domestic) and NFPA 13R (residential).

BLAZEMASTER www.lubrizol.com

TAKTIS : A REVOLUTION IN LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Taktis is a revolutionary new product concept from Kentec Electronics Ltd that’s designed to take power, flexibility and performance to a new level. This exciting breakthrough in intuitive, tactile, touchscreen command of life safety system management will combine the very latest hardware and software to deliver a control and indication system that is amazingly powerful and sophisticated, yet elegantly simple to use and understand.

Easy-to-configure solutions Taktis is the ideal management tool for building managers and service companies. Using some of the most advanced technology available, revolutionary new Taktis is designed to provide System Designers, Integrators and Service Companies with the ability to remotely access and comprehensively manage any system using intelligent analysis of data collected from those systems.

Primarily based on a platform of fire detection and alarm system functions, Taktis has a very high degree of flexibility for rapid reconfiguration, enabling users to realise many other control and indication applications, with direct integration into intelligent buildings and remote interrogation of their systems.

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Cost-efficient remote management Taktis’ remote management features offer particular cost efficiencies to users, with the merit of reduced fault-callouts, improved servicing regimes, more effective maintenance, reduction of unwanted alarms and improved overall service for system management. By employing the latest communication and analytical technologies, Taktis delivers benefits for users that can reduce costs, add value and improve service integrity.

Taktis is the new way to view, manage, service, and maintain fire detection and alarms systems while improving customer service, increasing efficiency and reducing waste. Taktis features powerful utilities that deliver tangible benefits for service providers and their customers through the intelligent management of real data from connected systems. With Taktis, Utilities Administrators can add and set up an unlimited amount of users and produce and customise an unlimited amount of site records. Simple plug-in installation and rapid configurable functionality now allow multi-path communications to remote servers in a powerful package distinguished by one over-arching concept... Taktis.

KENTEC www.taktis.co.uk

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END USER REPLACES NON PERFORMING POINT DETECTION SYSTEM The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) is owned by the Tamworth Regional Council and was opened in 2008 as a state of the art facility for Australia’s equine industry and world-class live stock events.

The AELEC was originally required to install a sprinkler system but in view of the type of construction and operation it was recommended an ‘Alternative Engineered Solution’ be installed to meet the regulatory performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

The system needed to perform in various environmental conditions, including high levels of dust and varying airflow patterns as well as facilitating evacuation requirements. An analogue addressable point detection system was installed but proved problematic and a more suitable fire detection system for the facility was sought. Mecelec Design and Management Pty. Ltd. investigated the options and recommended an appropriately installed aspirating smoke detection (ASD) system.

This coincided with Xtralis developing a new ASD product particularly suited to this type of environment and an ideal field trial

presented itself. After discussions Xtralis prepared a design for the new ASD system using the VESDA VLI (Industrial detector).

The facility’s high ceiling areas were adequately addressed by VESDA VLI since the detectors were located at ground level whilst the extended pipe capability provided a concentrated level of detection coverage.VLI’s Intelligent Filter, Inertial Separator, Secondary Filter and Clean Air Zero all combined to make VLI a perfectly suited solution to address the environmental challenges of this facility. Remote monitoring requirements were also addressed thanks to VLI’s BACnet over Ethernet connectivity.

Seven VESDA VLI detectors in total were installed by local company Dynamic Fire in March 2011; and tested using a variety of real test fires.

The VESDA VLI detection was very effective and system problems with dust had been eliminated. It will continue to provide effective smoke detection in this difficult environment as well as providing for ease of maintenance and reduced total cost of ownership for its service life.

XTRALIS www.xtralis.com

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CODES AND CONFUSION Despite the global economic challenges and its consequential impact on the region, buildings are still getting built as GCC governments look to put in place infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and transportation systems as well as create industrial and commercial developments to boost growth, attract investment and create diversified sustainability.

With new construction comes the heightened awareness for safety, not just during the construction phase but also for occupants of the building on completion. Herein lies the challenge and sometimes confusion. Like many industries the Fire Alarm industry has a myriad of codes and standards, all of which originate from home market experience and needs. However the Gulf is a convergent market where we see products from all over the world along with ideas and beliefs of how these products should be applied. This has, in my experience, led to confusion in many areas between design codes, product codes and product approvals.

System design standards At the top of the hierarchy are the building fire safety codes such as NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), IBC (International Building Code) and BS9999. These standards help define the fire safety strategy from the perspective of fire brigade access, escape routes, construction materials, through to detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and suppression systems. At this point the code applied is generally driven by the type of building, its use as well as the experience and preferences of the design team and local fire brigade or Civil Defence.

When it comes to fire alarm system design the two most common codes cited are NFPA 72 and BS5839. NFPA 72 is used throughout the United States and is referred to by NFPA 101 and the IBC. Whilst there has been some attempt in Europe to harmonise the various country specific system design standards under one code, EN 54-14,

due to the long standing British ties and presence in the region BS5839 has remained the second “defacto” standard and it is not uncommon to see NFPA72 and BS5839 in many specifications.

However it needs to be emphasised that both are system design standards; they help define what products should be used to detect specific types of fires, where they should be installed and how many should be installed relative to the size of the risk area being protected.

They also help define how and when an alarm should be raised, the minimum sound levels that should be heard throughout the building, control of phased evacuation sequences etc. Both standards provide a lot of information and in many cases are complementary as each has some areas of specialisation from an applications perspective which can be applied in order to ensure a comprehensive design solution. What these two standards do not do is define the individual performance characteristics of a product.

Moving down a layer to the product level; in Europe products must comply with the EN 54 series of standards which sets out the minimum performance criteria. Each product has a separate code and in all there are 27 standards, albeit EN54 19 is not yet used, so for example EN54-1 is for Control and Indicating equipment, EN 54-7 is for smoke detectors, EN54-11 is for manual call points. The United States on the other hand works to the ANSI standards, again this is broken down into a number of sub-sets such as ANSI/UL 268 for smoke detectors & ANSI/FM 3260 for flame detectors.

The role of the approval bodies Whilst the design and specification of a product is the domain of the manufacturer, based on their interpretation of the relevant product code, it is the role of the approval bodies to test these products to ensure that this interpretation is correct. Firstly I think it is fair to

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IN CASE OF FIRE say that the whole industry endorses the view that all products should be tested to a recognised standard. It raises the bar for the minimum expectation of product performance which is critical if we are talking about the protection of lives as we have to know that the products we make are fit for purpose. After all you wouldn’t crash your car to test if the air bag worked; we all rely on the relevant approval bodies to carry out the tests for us before the car is sold onto the market.

Again there are many test houses such as UL, LPCB, FM,Vds who are geared up to test the products in accordance with the standard generally relevant to their regional market, namely EN54 for LPCB and Vds and ANSI for FM and UL. Because the approval bodies are independent of the manufacturers it provides peace of mind to all stakeholders that they are specifying, buying or using a product or system of known and quantifiable quality and performance.

It is important once again to stress that the product codes and approvals are independent of the design codes. The design codes define the product to be used relative to the risk but they do not define to what code the product should be designed to.

So what is important?

In reality that differs at each step of the process. For system designers they need to know they have a system that can meet the design needs of their building. It should be able to detect fire, appropriate to the risk being covered, reliably and at the earliest opportunity; allow manual alarms to be raised within a pre-determined time; raise an alarm and safely aid the evacuation of a building in a timely, but controlled, manner. It is also important to ensure that the products chosen are designed to work as a system and are not a collection of approved parts put together based on individual performance characteristic or price.

The fire brigades want to have reliable systems that can give easy to read, accurate, information and can provide control over the evacuation procedures in the immediate vicinity of the incident at the early stages of a fire thus giving them more time to assess the ongoing situation and take control thereafter.

For the occupants what really matters is the knowledge they are safe in their place of work, or they can sleep safe at night when at home.

For them these are passive systems which they never use on a day to day basis unlike say a card access system. They hope it never does go off, but if it does that it works first time and gets them out quickly and safely.

So in conclusion I believe we need to see a greater understanding and recognition that product codes and product approvals are not explicitly linked to the design standards. Instead products and systems should be chosen and applied to protect a clearly defined risk that takes into account the specific usage and characteristics of the building at all times of the day. What matters is that the products and systems being applied are approved, can meet the system design specification and the manufacturers can clearly, and unambiguously, demonstrate this. In essence we need to clear up the confusion by helping to drive consistency and clarity.

by Mark Fenton, Business Leader - Fire System MEA, Honeywell

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The Most Advanced Emergency Command Vehicles in the World – A User Solutions Guide

By Stephen Prendergast

Traditional Applications In recent years the new generation of emergency command vehicles introduced by UK fire, ambulance and police services has helped support huge improvements in the way these services manage the different types of incidents they deal with. In the past commanders and their support teams used old style incident command vehicles, usually little more than mobile (paper) map rooms with a few radios and whiteboards.

Now services are in an era of improved communications across incident grounds and back to headquarters, using mobile satellite broadband and live wireless video, thereby delivering high speed data flows and real time situational awareness and a Common Operational Picture - within all levels of services and between services. This is important, because it means services are now able to perform much more effectively (and some of the mistakes of the past, highlighted by major incidents where lives have been lost unnecessarily, are less likely to happen).

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among these technologies has been the use of mobile satellite broadband and wireless video to deliver data, voice, internet and video to commanders. Ten years ago the company was quick to see the potential of these emerging technologies and to adapt them for specific emergency service use, working closely with customers, such as the national HART (Hazardous Area Response Teams) ambulance service project team, the fire services and police forces.

Critical to the success of these developments has been the need to identify how emergency service communications requirements can be best supported by the use of new technologies, followed by prototyping and systems integration within compact and ergonomically suitable work spaces, displays and control panels, thereby creating easy-to-use solutions. This has been complemented with testing, training and exercising to deliver maximum operational benefits for the investments made.

Supporting this pioneering collaborative work within the emergency services Excelerate Technology has helped drive the development of what are now considered to be some of the most advanced mobile emergency command vehicles in the world.

There is now growing international interest, including from the Middle East, in learning from highly innovative UK projects such as the HART programme, which is delivering a standardised, national approach for UK ambulance services dealing with incidents inside the ‘hot zone’, such as CBRN attacks, USAR incidents, chemical spills and releases, as well as other threats to life.

These solutions are now being seen in increasing numbers of forward command vehicles and incident command units around the UK, vehicles which are changing command doctrine and the way emergency services work.

Excelerate Technology has supported these initiatives by sourcing, developing and introducing many of the new technologies that emergency services have needed to implement their plans. Key

To help services identify which solutions are likely to be of most use to them, Excelerate has compiled a straightforward User’s Guide to Mobile Emergency Command Solutions,

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While there are variations in the different types of command suites and technologies used within the various emergency command vehicles supported by Excelerate Technology, there is generally a core set of common systems, features and functionality.

Some of these solutions are unique to Excelerate, having been developed by the company’s Research and Development department.

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Mobile Satellite Broadband communications This is at the heart of Excelerate’s technology offering, providing commanders with a robust, easily accessible and high capacity capability. Roof-mounted transportable satellite solutions provide resilient stand-alone broadband connections giving access to secure telephony, data, video, internet and email facilities. Satellite broadband is highly robust, a key factor during major emergencies when other communications systems can be overloaded.

Satellite communications enable command and control vehicles to receive and transmit data from all responders and emergency teams and achieve a Common Operational Picture. Combined with wireless networks, personnel using PDAs, laptops, mobile phones and data terminals can access tactical plans, live video streaming or information from strategic emergency planning software. The range can be extended using self-powered, rapidly deployable MESH wireless nodes.

For maximum resilience, vehicles can communicate directly with each other as well as their appropriate HQs and other locations.

Some HQs, such as the West Yorkshire FRS, are now also using satellite broadband receivers at their command centre as well as on their mobile command vehicle.

Satellite broadband connectivity prices now compare very favourably with other telecommunications offerings, and the application of the technology can be used for a huge variety of different emergency management purposes, including delivery of dynamic updates for mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems, now being used operationally by Surrey Police after extensive testing.

Wired, wireless and rapidly deployable cameras for live video viewing Optical and dual-thermal cameras can be mounted on self-powered tripods, the Sherpa climbing camera platform, extendable, pneumatic masts and aerial platforms to transmit live video by COFDM into ICUs and control rooms for viewing by command staff operating at the scene of an incident, and streamed via secure servers to higher level command for online access in real-time by authorised personnel. Body-worn cameras, such as those worn by Gwent Police mobile officers on bikes during the Ryder Cup, can also be used to provide fast reaction video of incidents. In addition, Excelerate can install receivers to provide ‘helitele’ downlinks, allowing aerial images from police helicopters and UAVs to be viewed in the command vehicle.

operational roles and to get the best out of their technology and training investment.

Modules within the DDMI include: Communications Management Suite (PBX) The Excelerate Communications Management Suite has been developed to enable multiple communications devices including radios, GSM, TETRA, mobile and VoIP phones and landlines, to be patched through to one another and to enable voice conference participation via a variety of different devices from multiple worldwide locations. The interface is an easy drag-and-drop one and can be operated and controlled within the DDMI solution on board the command and control unit. This feature helps overcome a major barrier to full interoperability between the different communications systems likely to be used across an incident.

Satellite Controls The Satellite Controls interface simplifies the management and monitoring of satellite communications with intuitive touch-screen controls, making this critical function a straightforward process capable of being handled by nontechnical staff.

Weather Monitoring Weather is a key factor in the management of many incidents, from gas leakages to large-scale fires. Local weather conditions may be quite different from (and faster moving) than indicated by nationally provided forecasts. The weather function enables local weather conditions, such as wind direction, to be monitored continuously and emergency commanders notified of any significant changes.

Power systems The power management function is an interface that interacts with all systems within the communications rack and ensures that the automatic start-up/shut down of all the systems is managed safely and securely at the touch of ‘one button’.

Screen and Video Source selector A simple drag and drop interface gives operators the ability to match any number of video sources to any or all required displays on board the unit and change what appears on them to suit specific incident requirements.

Independent GSM networks RapidNet is a Private Mobile Network system that enables an independent GSM network to be generated at the scene of an incident if public GSM networks are overloaded or compromised during major incidents or because of other problems. It is capable of delivering the reassurance of full telecoms and voice recording capabilities irrespective of the presence or capability of any incumbent national cellular network.

Digital Dashboard Management Interface (DDMI)

Command Displays

The Digital Dashboard Management Interface (UK Patent Application 1116053.8) is a highly innovative new solution which enhances system performance, reliability and communications interoperability.

Incident Command Units can also include multi-agency briefing areas with wall-mounted electronic whiteboards and touchscreen displays that run specialised command support and emergency planning applications, as well as being used for video-conferencing and the viewing of live video footage or television news channels. Large touchscreen displays can also be installed externally under awnings for outdoor briefing sessions.

The Digital Dashboard Management Interface gives users vital data at a glance. This new digital dashboard display system has been designed by Excelerate Technology’s R&D department specifically for the emergency services market to provide a clear, intuitive interface linked to the wide variety of command and support technologies found on the latest generation of incident command vehicles. The company has already received the Department of Health’s authorisation to begin implementing DDMI into all HART Command vehicles.

The simple-to-use interface enables operators to monitor and control the systems and technologies on board command and control units effectively and efficiently, enabling them to focus primarily on their

Rapidly Deployable Wireless Nodes To support the new trend for using wireless solutions and ruggedised laptops across incident grounds, portable, battery-operated wireless extension nodes can be used to create complete wireless MESH networks.

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PROTECTOWIRE Protectowire have announced their new XCR line of high performance industrial linear heat detectors. The new models have been specifically designed in cooperation with a leading approval agency to meet the extreme environments often found in many industrial applications.

Protectowire Linear Heat Detector, the main component of the company’s linear heat detection systems, is a proprietary cable that detects heat conditions anywhere along its length. The new detectors are available in a range of alarm temperatures and jacket models to suite a vast array of fire detection applications.

The sensor cable is comprised of two steel conductors individually insulated with a heat sensitive polymer. The insulated conductors are twisted together to impose a spring pressure between them, then wrapped with a protective tape and finished with an outer jacket suitable for the environment in which the detector will be installed.

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FIKE

FIKE RAISES THE BAR FOR TWO-WIRE FIRE PROTECTION With features that include an integrated event log, a key switch control access facility, a wide range of delay functions and a convenient PC setup option, the new TwinflexPro fire alarm control panels from Fike are setting new standards for versatility, convenience and value in two-wire fire protection systems. TwinflexPro panels have also achieved LPCB approval, an important requirement for many end users, which confirms that they meet and will continue to meet the requirements of relevant standards and normative documents.

Building on the success of its popular and well-established Twinflex range, Fike has developed the new panels to provide flexible and effective fire protection at an affordable price for small and medium-sized applications, such as private hotels, guest houses and homes of multiple occupation (HMOs).

Like all fire control panels in the Twinflex range, the new TwinflexPro panels allow detectors and sounders to share the same wiring, which simplifies installation and significantly reduces costs. The new panels are available in two-zone, four-zone and eight-zone versions, with support for up to 32 devices per zone. All sizes of panel share the same attractively styled enclosure, and four-zone panels can be upgraded to eight-zone in the field.

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VERY EARLY WARNING SMOKE DETECTION Xtralis provides highly reliable smoke detection at the earliest presence of fire while discriminating against false alarms. Conventional fire detection does not offer adequate protection because toxic smoke can begin to spread, and fire damage can occur before a warning is issued. In contrast, Xtralis’ VESDA and ICAM aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems continuously sample the air for the smallest traces of smoke to provide valuable time to understand a threat and stage an intelligent response.

GAS DETECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Xtralis offers more than just fire detection solutions. Our VESDA and ICAM ASD systems can be extended to include gas detection and environmental monitoring. VESDA ECO and ICAM ECO can be used to detect smoke as well as hazardous/combustible gases that pose unseen threats.

OPEN-AREA SMOKE DETECTION Fire detection for buildings with open spaces presents unique challenges, and very early warning may not always be the priority. When only standard sensitivity detection is required, Open-area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID) by Xtralis offers the most reliable and costeffective solution for open spaces. It delivers superior performance to overcome all of the shortcomings inherent to other detection systems currently used in these applications such as beam, heat and flame detectors.

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BRISTOL UNIFORMS Bristol Uniforms Standard EN ISO 11612 General Flame Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) specialised garments are now being deployed in non-structural firefighting situations. Technical rescue PPE, often termed USAR, is now being increasingly used in confined space operations as well as road traffic accidents.

Bristol USAR garments have a two-layer construction incorporating a flame retardant outerlayer with a waterproof membrane to provide flexibility and physical protection against injury when deployed in collapsed buildings or damaged vehicles.

The USAR coat and trouser combination, which can be zipped together to form a single piece garment when required, has a Gore Crosstech SR moisture barrier coupled with a choice of outerlayer. The options include Nomex Delta C, Protex cotton or Kermel fabric.

Available in a wide range of sizes, the ensembles are supplied in four colours including red, navy, orange and high-viz orange. Compatible accessories include helmet, boot and glove.

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BM POLYCO Polyco is one of Europe’s leading glove companies, and is lending its support to Great Britain wheelchair rugby player and 2012 Paralympics hopeful Aaron Phipps by providing him with over 120 pairs of gloves to wear in his matches and training sessions.

Within the Polyco Technology Centre is the Innovation Centre which has the capability of developing and producing prototype gloves using a variety of different technologies. In this way Polyco are able to develop new and innovative products in-house quickly and efficiently. They have the ability to develop most knitted gloves using a wide variety of yarns which give class leading properties and allow us to offer customers a tailor made service to help solve customers hand protection problems. With the added ability to produce small trial quantities the optimum glove can be developed, trialed and modified before committing to large scale production.

The same ability is duplicated for dipped gloves, as there is an automated small scale dipping machine which allows the production of prototype rubber gloves and also the ability to dip coat knitted gloves so giving an almost complete prototyping facility. The dipping unit and allow Polyco to offer and optimise latex formulations to give the resulting gloves the best possible properties.

It is in the Innovation Centre where most of Polyco’s award winning gloves have been developed including the BSIF Product Innovation Award in 2009 for the Metallica ultra high cut resistant glove.

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