RDSO to work on system to prevent fires in trains

The emphasis of the Railway Budget 2015 is on promoting research in railways. Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO)…

Fire Fighting Enterprises becomes FFE

Fire Fighting Enterprises, known the world over as a specialist in smoke and flame detection through its Fireray and Talentum…

New ultra-sensitive sensor for improved fire safety

A new ultra-violet light detector which is 10,000 times more sensitive to UV light than a traditional zinc oxide detector could…

Hochiki Europe champions Fire Safety with Indian expansion

Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of fire safety solutions, has expanded its product and service offering across India to…

Pankaj Dharkar elected new President of FSAI, with Ajit Raghavan as Gen. Secy. and Koyeli Dutt as Treasurer

Mr. Dharker also has the coveted distinction of being awarded as the International Fellow of ASHRAE at a function held at the…

Only 7 of 2.9 lakh Mumbai buildings face action for fire safety non-compliance

Fires in Mumbai buildings are no longer rare. The Mumbai fire brigade received around 7,500 calls for blazes, both major and…

Heavy penalty for false fire alarms in W Australia

West Australians who repeatedly trigger false fire alarms will be fined $750 from next year after frustrated firefighters…

Poor quality accessories main reason behind car fires

Use of non-genuine accessories (parts/ kits) caused almost 50% of all vehicle fires in 2013-14, according to automobile industry…

Mumbai has most short-circuit fires and deaths in India

Mumbai is the most dangerous city in the country as far as fires caused by short-circuits go. From 2009 to 2013, 285 short-…

India Fire & Security Yatra begins on a high note in Bangalore

With an aim to promote the advance usage of fire safety and security systems across the country, the Indian Fire and Security…

Trials for fire-detection tech in non-AC coaches from May

May 2014 will see the Indian Railways conducting trials for a new technology that will automatically detect and prevent fire in…

Now London Fire Brigade to charge fees for false alarms

After it emerged that unnecessary call outs make up a third of all incidents in London, the London Fire Brigade has become the…