Transforming fire safety in the desert SMART Fire & Safety 2024 Outpost Al Barari, a luxurious desert retreat nestled in the remote expanse of Qatar, presented a unique challenge for fire safety that Hochiki Europe’s Ekho hybrid wireless fire detection system was able to overcome.
Three thousand design drawings as a starting point SMART Fire & Safety 2024, C3 Shared Services C3 Shared Services was tasked with the design of a fire detection system, which factored in a longevity of at least 15 years. The detailed engineering and design project encompassed over 3000 design drawings and calculation sheets.
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SafeQuip While lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, they come with risks. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire safety equipment, explores the construction of lithium-ion batteries, the risk of thermal runaway, and the associated hazards of these power sources.
Addressable smoke detector SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Dahua Technology South Africa, Products & Solutions Dahua’s addressable smoke detector connects to the addressable fire alarm control panel and analyses ambient smoke concentration through an intelligent algorithm to trigger alarms.
Blazing trails for solutions and networking August 2024, Securex South Africa , News & Events Firexpo 2024 again proved that there is a pressing need to bring together suppliers/manufacturers of fire safety solutions and representatives from the market who wish to increase their fire risk mitigation profile.
How to prevent and survive fires March 2024, Security Services & Risk Management Since its launch in August 2023, Fidelity SecureFire, a division of the Fidelity Services Group, has been making significant strides in revolutionising fire response services in South Africa.
Spate of Joburg fires calls for proactive fire-safety planning February 2024 The incident of fire that occurred recently in Johannesburg's Central Business District (CBD) has brought to light the criticality of performance-based fire safety systems. It is imperative to design safety systems that are efficient and effective in managing such unforeseen events.
Beagle Watch adds fire to its portfolio January 2024, Editor's Choice, News & Events Beagle Watch Armed Response and FIRE OPS SA announced the enhancement of the two companies' combined service offerings to provide professional fire safety services to Beagle Watch clients and Johannesburg residents.
Different types of fires Issue 7 2023 Fire is a powerful force of nature; according to SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment; understanding the different types of fires and how to combat them is essential for safety and protection.
SafeQuip introduces lithium fire extinguishers Issue 7 2023, Products & Solutions With the use of Lithium batteries increasing in many types of portable devices and battery storage solutions, SafeQuip, in partnership with AVD Lithex, is introducing a fire extinguisher aimed at suppressing and extinguishing, and also preventing re-ignition of lithium fires.
Modern warehouses come with added fire risk Issue 7 2023, Securiton, Transport (Industry) Along with increased investments in modern warehousing in Africa, there is also a need to focus on protecting warehouses from crime, however, fire can arguably be a greater danger to business continuity.
How to prevent solar inverter short-circuits and fires Issue 7 2023 With many South Africans installing inverters as part of solar power systems to mitigate the impact of load shedding in homes and at businesses, users need to be aware of the potential fire risks.
Fidelity SecureFire steps into critical fire response space Issue 6 2023, News & Events With the majority of fire stations around the country being crippled by a lack of resources to offer effective responses, Fidelity Fire Solutions has launched its own ‘first responder’ model, Fidelity SecureFire.
Long-distance connectivity with Simplex ES Net Life Safety Issue 6 2023, Products & Solutions ES Net Network Bridge allows fire alarm system data to be transmitted across distant buildings via a customer’s existing network infrastructure, improving system-wide monitoring and control in facilities and campuses where life safety networks are often widely dispersed.
Elvey Group and Technoswitch part ways Issue 6 2023, Elvey Security Technologies , News & Events The Elvey Group (a division of the Hudaco Group of Companies) is relinquishing its distributorship of the Technoswitch brand, following Hudaco’s acquisition of Brigit Fire.
From one month to 10 minutes Issue 6 2023, Dahua Technology South Africa Dahua has integrated technology with the inspection mode of the photovoltaic power station in order to create a robust system that can monitor the fire situation in the power plant and its surrounding areas 24/7.
Protecting poultry processing plant Issue 6 2023, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Grain Field Chickens, based in Reitz in the Orange Free State Province, features all the typical fire detection challenges one would expect to encounter in a food processing facility.
Fire prevention for energy systems Issue 6 2023, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression With the significant push towards renewable energy, such as wind and solar, the demand for battery energy storage systems has grown exponentially, as has the need for fire safety solutions for these environments.
Fire risks in solar panel installations Issue 6 2023, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Installed global solar capacity doubled in three years from 2018, and the expectation is that in the next three years, it will more than double. In South Africa, the year-on-year growth from 2021 to 2022 was 24,90%.
Smart firefighting Issue 5 2023, Infrastructure By integrating smart radios, innovative wireless technologies, fusion field networks, and IoT sensors, firefighters can respond faster and coordinate better during emergencies, protecting lives, property, and their own safety.
