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REPORTING TO THE ASIA PACIFIC FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE SERVICE INDUSTRY

ASIA PACIFIC FIRE MAGAZINE

10th Anniversary Edition

2001–2011Issue 40 – December 2011

www.mdmpublishing.com

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AUSTRALIA

Gaam Emergency Products-AU

Phone : +61 3 9464 8400

Fax : +61 3 9464 8415

[email protected]

www.gaam.com.au

HONG KONG

Rotter International Ltd.

Phone: 85227517770

Fax: 85227562051

[email protected]

www.rotterbiz.com

INDIA

Foremost Technico Pvt Ltd

Phone: +91 (11) 2619 6982

Fax: +91 (11) 2616 6961

[email protected]

www.foremost-india.com

INDONESIA

Pt Palmas Entraco

Phone: +62 (21) 384 1681

Fax: +62 (21) 380 2660

[email protected]

JAPAN

Yone Corporation

Phone: 81758211185

Fax: 81758012263

[email protected]

www.yone-co.co.jp

MALAYSIA

Sentrix Technology Sdn Bhd

Phone: +603 8023-5228

Fax: +603 8023-5618

[email protected]

www.sentrix.com.my

NEW ZEALAND

WORMALD (Tyco Safety Products)

Phone: +64 9 826 1716

Fax: +64 9 826 1868

[email protected]

www.wormald.co.nz

PHILIPPINES

Alliance Industrial Sales

Phone: 6328908818

Fax: 6328960083

[email protected]

SINGAPORE

S. K. Rosenbauer PTE. LTD

Phone: 6568623155

Fax: 6568620273

[email protected]

www.skrosenbauer.com

SOUTH KOREA

Shilla Fire Co., Ltd.

Phone: 820236659011

Fax: 820236639113

[email protected]

www.firekorea.com

THAILAND

Anti-fire Co., Ltd.

Phone: 66 2 259-6898

Fax: 66 2 258-2422

[email protected]

www.antifire.com

www.tft.comFor Excellent Quality Fire Fighting Equipment Visit www.tft.com And Call Your Local Distributor For A Demonstration.

Equipment, Literature And Digital Data Can Be Obtained By Contacting Your Trained TFT Distributor.

VIETNAM

Tan Duc Joint Stock Company

Phone: 84-88990 678

Fax: 84-88990 698

[email protected]

TAIWAN

Task Force Tips

Phone: 1-219-548-4000

Fax: 1-219-464-0620

[email protected]

www.tft.com

BRUNEI

S. K. Rosenbauer PTE. LTD

Phone: 6568623155

Fax: 6568620273

[email protected]

www.skrosenbauer.com

MYANMAR

Task Force Tips

Phone: 1-219-548-4000

Fax: 1-219-464-0620

[email protected]

www.tft.com

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Task Force Tips

Phone: 1-219-548-4000

Fax: 1-219-464-0620

[email protected]

www.tft.com

CHINA

Task Force Tips

Phone: 1-219-548-4000

Fax: 1-219-464-0620

[email protected]

www.tft.com

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

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REPORTING TO THE ASIA PACIFIC FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE SERVICE INDUSTRY

ASIA PACIFIC FIRE MAGAZINE

10th Anniversary Edi-tion

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December 2011Issue 40

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05 From the Editor

07 NFPA Foreword

08-21 News &Profiles

23-26 AustralianFoam Forum RaisedImportant Questions

29-32 TheCommercial Kitchen Fire Challenge

35-38 Safety at Sea

41-44 ConfinedSpace Rescue: Howready are we?

47-50 A New Era inRoad Tunnel Safety

53-54 The IndustrialBuilding Fire Challenge

57-60 LatestDevelopments in FireDetection

63-64 CompressedAir Foam Systems – the Next Chapter

67-71 Addressingthe Global WildfireChallenge

73-76 MassDecontamination: WhyRe-Invent the Wheel?

78-79 Alarm Cable –Getting it Right

80-87 Distributor &Representative OfficeListing

88 Advertisers’ Index

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FROM THE EDITOR

While optimists would argue that it is therefore a time to look to the future, it is difficult not to look back, particularly as

we live in a part of the world where fire and res-cue personnel have to live and work in the con-stant shadow of potential disaster. In the past yearalone we have had earthquakes in New Zealandthat still rumble and threaten the lives ofChristchurch residents and workers, and Japan stillstruggles to wrench itself back to some semblanceof normality following the earthquake and tsunamithat resulted in an horrendous nuclear disaster andradiation levels that left a terrible loss of life in itswake. Queensland suffered floods and cyclones.More recently, the flooding in central and northernThailand killed hundreds of people and damagedmillions of homes and livelihoods.

Coincidentally, I recently spent a few days inMelbourne and while I was there, I visited the veryimpressive Immigration Museum (being a recentimmigrant myself) and was immediately struck bythe high percentage of the immigrants that havecome to Australia to escape natural disasters ortheir aftermath in their homelands. The agingsepia photographs underpinned just how wide-spread and devastating many of these naturaldisasters were. It also brought into sharp focushow better prepared we are today to contendwith them.

Of course, when I say “we”, I have to acknowl-edge that there is a huge disparity of preparednessand resources across the Asia Pacific region, and“unfair” is the only word that springs to mindwhen, as so frequently seems to happen, naturaldisasters are rained upon the poorest, most unpre-pared and least equipped people. I am though

sure that it raises – if only in a small way – thespirits of those affected when fire and rescuepersonnel from across the world do not hesitate torisk their lives to go to their aid.

These volunteers are to be applauded by us all,as are those that volunteer in their homeland togive their time and energy to work alongside theirprofessional fire and rescue colleagues for thegood and safety of us all.

Right now, Australia in particular is bracing itselffor bushfire season and only this morning advicefrom the government arrived telling me what todo in readiness for an emergency. Queensland, likeother states, is torn between lowering the waterlevels in dams in readiness for excessive rainfall, ormaintaining the water levels in expectation ofdrought. I am sure the government has no short-age of conflicting advice but the reality is thatdisasters, be they earthquakes, floods, cyclones,volcanic eruptions or tsunamis are chaotic eventsthat answer to no man. In such events the role ofthe firefighter – indeed everyone concerned withrescue operations – is to attempt to defy nature.And that is a big challenge.

In many respects the German philosopher,Friedrich Hegel, was right when he said: “The onlything we learn from history is that we learnnothing from history.” But thankfully he was notright all of the time. As those photographs in theImmigration Museum demonstrate, we may havelearnt precious little as far as predicting naturalevents is concerned, but we have come a longway in terms of how we respond to them. Hope-fully over the next ten years we will learn moreand, who knows, we might even find ways ofpredicting them. APF

By Graham Collins

Ten Years on,and we are stillDefying NatureThis is something of a landmark edition of AsiaPacific Fire as it marks the magazine’s tenthbirthday.

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The potential losses could be staggering. In theUnited States there are around 45 millionhomes that abut or lie in wildland areas, so it

is easy to conceive of whole communities beingwiped out as they were in the state of Texas. Thegood news is that there are things that we can doto make us better prepared to meet this challenge.

The first is to educate people who live in thevast wildland-urban interface on how they cantake practical steps to protect their homes andcommunities. Through the Firewise CommunitiesProgram, NFPA, working with the U.S. ForestService, has provided practical support to peopleliving in fire-prone areas to make their com-munities safer. The concept is that neighbourscome together, do an assessment of the threat,

and develop strategies to mitigate. These canrange from removing potential fuel from aroundhouses to recommendations on fire-resistantbuilding materials. There are now more than 700 communities in the United States that havetaken steps to become recognised as FirewiseCommunities.

We are just beginning work on a new programwith the Forest Service for fire adapted communi-ties. This program is designed to raise publicawareness by providing information and resourcesto help citizens reduce their wildfire risk and takecollaborative action within their communities.Where Firewise focuses primarily on reducingignition for existing homes and communities, theFire Adapted Communities Program encompassesa broader scope that brings together landownersand land management agencies to address issuessuch as community planning and development,evacuation planning, landscape-scale fuel man-agement, and regulations in the wildland-urbaninterface – all of which work together to create a

human environment that is truly “adaptable” tonature’s fire.

We are proud to work with other organisationsthat have long been involved in looking at variousaspects of the wildfire problem. For years, theInternational Association of Fire Chiefs has been aleader in ways to protect the public, as well asfirefighters, from wildfires. We will continue tocoordinate our activities with the IAFC to ensurethat NFPA codes and standards dealing with theprotection of firefighter health and safety meetthe needs of the fire service.

The problem of wildland fires is not just anAmerican problem but an international one. Hugewildland fires have caused major destruction anddislocation of populations in recent years in

Australia, China, Southern Europe and Russia. Aswe develop our strategies, we will continue to con-sult with our international colleagues to ensure thatthe lessons learned from these experiences are putto use to attack the wildfire problem globally. Werecently gathered a group of international expertsat our Backyards and Beyond Conference lastOctober in Denver, Colorado (See article: “Address-ing the Global Wildfire Challenge” on page 67).

It is clear that for at least the next generationthe threat of wildfires will be one of the mostimportant fire problems that the world will face,consuming more of our resources than anyonecould have imagined just a few years ago. Thethreat today – to millions of people, to theirhomes, and to their communities – is exponentiallylarger than it used to be, and the economicconsequences of wildfire over the next severalyears incalculable. We have to make this a higherpriority and we must do it now. APF

The WildfirePriority I wish we could say that the major wildfires we have seen in the UnitedStates and around the world this year were flukes caused by unusualweather conditions. But that is clearly not the case. Wildfire is not aproblem limited to one region or one country, but rather an urgentinternational problem that will continue to grow and cost us billions ofdollars in the coming decades unless we do more now to develop betterpolicies to manage it.

NFPA FOREWORD

For further information, go towww.nfpa.com

NFPA CONGRATULATESASIA PACIFIC FIRE onits 10th anniversaryand expresses itsthanks for expandingthe reach of importantfire and life safetyinformation by sharingit with its readers.NFPA looks forward to the magazine’scontinued efforts toimprove safety in theregion by offeringcoverage of compellingtopics and emergingissues.

James M. Shannon isPresident and CEO of theNFPA

Wildfire is not a problem limited to one region or one country;

it is an urgent international problem that will continue to grow

and cost billions of dollars unless we do more now to develop

better policies to manage it.

James M. Shannon

NFPA

Permission to reprint from NFPA Journal, Vol 105 No. 6.

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NEWS

A number of ROSENBAUER12,000-litre Panther CA5 vehicleshave been added to the MalaysiaAirports Holdings Berhad (MAB)fleet of firefighting vehicles. Fourunits have been delivered toLangkawi and four to KotaKinabalu International Airports,plus a further four will have beendelivered to Penang and Kuchingby the end of November withanother three units for the newLCC hub at Kuala LumpurInternational Airport (KLIA2) beingdelivered by the end of the yearfor operation on the third runway.

The MAB supply contractincludes a 15-year maintenanceprogramme, which will beundertaken by Rosenbauer’s local partnerin Malaysia, UMW Equipment, utilising itsbranch network throughout East and WestMalaysia. All the units are fitted withService4Fire connectivity to enhance theavailability and reduce service time, as wellproviding MAB with a real-timeperspective of the status of their trucks.

Also on its way to Hong KongInternational Airport, a CA5 joins existing

Rosenbauer vehicles at the airport and actsin the role of a rapid intervention vehicle(RIV). Operating with a water tank capacityof 9000 litres this Euro V engined Panthercan reach to 80 kilometres-an-hour in 25 seconds in accordance with ICAOstandards. It is fitted with a Halotronextinguishing system, which is particularlyrelevant for tackling aircraft brake fireswhere ceramics are used.

Rosenbauer says that byutilising a box frame for thechassis and the rigid axle with coil spring suspension,the Panther combinesextraordinary cross-countryability with safety, while givinga comfortable ride for thecrew. Unlike other suspensiontypes, such as leaf springs andindependent suspensionsystems, the flexibility of therigid axle coil spring designenables the Panther to zigzagdown a debris-strewn runway,which is the role of the firstresponse RIV.

The complete firefightingsystem in all the Panther

trucks is designed and manufactured byRosenbauer, from the pump to the foammixing, monitors, hose reels and controlsystems. This culminates in a seamlessoperation, allowing the operator toconcentrate on his job, rather than tryingto control everything from his console.

For more information, go towww.rosenbauer.com

Singapore Pumps it Up

SPP PUMPS is supplying two of its multi-stage, multi-outlet fire pump sets forThe Star, Singapore’s new integrated cultural, retail and entertainment complexcurrently under construction.

According to SPP Pumps, the fire pump sets were chosen because theyhave LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) approval, citing them asbeing: “one of the select few who have had their sprinkler and wet riserpumps subjected to the stringent performance and reliability tests ofspecialist fire approval laboratories worldwide”.

Other Asia Pacific region project opting for SPP fire safety packagesinclude the Marina Bay SandsTM resort where the company supplied its SPPBS08B split-case fire pump, and the Marina Business Financial Centreresidential development.

For more information, go to www.spppumps.com

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South KoreanDistributorAppointed EARTHCLEAN CORPORATION, manufacturer ofTetroKO, has signed-up SAM JOO S.M.C, a cleantechnology and industrial coatings company based in Seoul, South Korea as the country’s exclusiveEarthClean distributor.

TetraKO, the main ingredient of which is cornstarch, transforms water into an adhering solutionthat can be pumped through standard firefightingequipment. According to EarthClean, it has proven tobe far superior to other fire suppression productsbecause a key attribute of its dual thickening agentcauses it to stick and stay where applied. Whenheated by fire, TetraKO becomes even thicker andreleases a dense steam, dramatically aiding in firesuppression.

The product has been independently tested byaccredited laboratories, and has been certified readybiodegradable and non-toxic (aquatic andmammalian) using the USA’s EPA EnvironmentalProtection Agency) and internationally recognisedOECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation andDevelopment) standards. Independent laboratorytesting has also verified that TetraKO solution passes(NFPA) Uniform Corrosion metrics.

For more information, go to www.tetraKO.com

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PROFILE

With three initiation circuits as standard, release can be configured to allow (among other combinations) any two

from three type activations in configurations mostoften required for detection, such as ceiling void,room and floor void applications.

The large and readable LED display enables easyconfiguration and control, with the time remaininguntil release clearly displayed for added usersafety. Releasing delays and releasing duration areconfigurable in five-second steps, with detectionand sounder delays also configurable with com-prehensive programming functions. In addition,the countdown timer can be duplicated on up toseven remote status units to provide local indica-tion of the system status.

Other programmable options include use with I.S barriers, zero time delay upon manualrelease, non-latching zones to receive signals fromother systems such as aspirating equipment oraddressable modules and inversion of the low

pressure switch input. With all of the electronics mounted on a single,

easily removable, steel plate, Sigma A-XT panelsare both robust and easy to install. Sigma A-XT issupplied in an enclosure that matches the designand colour of the Elite RS range and is available instandard red or optional grey.

With its simple-to-programme flexibility, SigmaA-XT has all the intelligent solutions needed toenable modern fire alarm systems to be engi-neered and installed, simply and efficiently.

Kentec Electronics Ltd, the UK’s leading inde-pendent manufacturer of fire detection and alarmcontrol panels, has the most comprehensive rangeof conventional, analogue addressable fire detec-tion and extinguishant control panels available.Kentec’s total commitment to its customers isreflected in its sophisticated technical support and customised software development that offers many language variants for all mainlineproducts. APF

UL and FM-approvedSigma A-X Packed with Performance

KENTEC’S new Sigma A-XT releasing panel is cleverly designed to be packedwith efficiencies and performance for all small-to-medium fixed firefightinginstallations. Designed and manufactured to the highest standards, the A-XTmeets UL and FM approvals and features extensive configuration options thatpermit the functionality of the system to be extensively modified with ease.

For more information, go towww.kentec.co.uk

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With Bullard products, you will find the ultimate in toughness and durability. You will also find extraordinary service and the

most innovative designs. Bullard leads the industrywith innovative thermal imaging and fire and res-cue helmets designed specifically to meet thedemands of firefighters.

The latest thermal imager from Bullard is theEclipse – a low-cost, lightweight, personal-issuethermal imager designed for every firefighter. Thisultra-small thermal imager is ergonomically shapedto fit in the palm of a firefighter’s hand andlightweight enough to attach to turnout gear.Weighing 680 grams with a budget-friendly price,the Eclipse offers the fire service an opportunity tobring thermal imaging to more firefighters.

The Eclipse was introduced to the fire service in2009 and since has become one of Bullard’s mostpopular thermal imagers. Bullard offers the Eclipse in a standard 80 x 60 engine, but also in a160 x 120 high-resolution engine that enhancesthe imager’s versatility by providing firefighterswith clearer, crisper and more detailed images,making the Eclipse perfectly-suited as an analyticaland navigational tool.

The Eclipse can be equipped with optionaladvanced features including Bullard’s exclusiveElectronic Thermal Throttle (ETT). ETT aids fire-fighters in revealing hidden fire and distinguishinghotter objects, saving firefighter’s critical time andpreventing costly mistakes. Other optional featuresinclude high-heat colorization, temperature meas-urement and customised start-up graphics.

Bullard introduced its first fire helmet in 1930and since has led the market in product safetywith the development of the first fiberglass firehelmet in 1947. In 1983, Bullard manufactured thefirst NFPA-approved ther-moplastic fire helmetand in 1986 the com-pany developed thefirst ratchet head-band used in afire helmet.

The latest in fire helmet design and technologyfrom Bullard is the Magma. The unique design of Magma allows the firefighter to configure ahelmet to his/her exact requirements. Available intwo lightweight configurations, Magma offers fire-fighters the design flexibility to choose a half-shellor three-quarter shell helmet. Magma’s innovativeshell material makes the helmet lightweight,weighing less than 1,400 grams.

In addition, Magma features just 29 com-ponents that can be easily assembled in just a fewminutes. No other fire helmet consists of fewercomponents. The Magma design meets therequirements of EN443:2008, providing firefight-ers with the added confidence in the helmet’sperformance. Firefighters are well protected fromthe heat, flames, sparks and fluids.

A popular fire helmet among firefighters is theBullard LTX structural fire helmet. The LTX Seriesoffers firefighters a lightweight, thermoplastic struc-tural fire helmet that incorporates more than 20years of Bullard polymer technology and engineer-ing expertise. The LTX is equipped with Bullard’s M-PACT shell, providing users with increased pro-tection and more headroom on the inside of thecompact outer shell. This unique feature helps tokeep the weight of the helmet evenly distributed onthe head while maintaining the LTX Series stream-lined design and lower centre of gravity.

The LTX Series helmets offer the Bullard U-Fitsystem with 12 comfort settings, allowing fire-fighters to adjust the ride and balance of the helmetfor a custom-fit. Helmets also include Bullard’sexclusive Sure-Lock ratchet headband that fits tothe size of the wearer’s head with a quick turn ofthe knob. The LTX Series structural firefightinghelmet is compliant with NFPA 1971-2007. APF

Fighting Fires withthe Right ToolsFor more than 113 years, BULLARD has built a legacy of creating products that areuniquely designed with input from firefighters. By understanding the specific needsof firefighters, Bullard designs its thermal imagers and fire and rescue helmets toreflect their experience and input.

For more information please [email protected]

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NEWS

New EarthquakeTraining Platform

VSTEP has launched a virtual training environment forearthquake disasters as part of its RescueSim virtualemergency response training platform, enablingemergency response teams to prepare and operateeffectively after earthquakes. This is the latest additionto the RescueSim natural disasters library, whichcomprises response training for disasters such as floods,storms, bushfires and other natural disasters.

Its introduction is the result of close cooperation withthe Chengdu municipality – capital of Sichuan province,an active earthquake zone – to provide a virtual platformthat will allow the Chinese emergency services to trainand prepare response strategies for earthquakes in theregion.

The new training environment includes detailed partsof a large downtown city area and was integrated intoRescueSim to allow emergency responders maximumimmersion during training and to enable them toprepare true-to-life response strategies. The downtownarea was then “torn down” simulating a majorearthquake striking the city and creating a realistictraining environment.

For more information, go to www.rescuesim.com

Raising the BarFIKE is claiming that its newLPCB-approved TwinflexPro firealarm control panels are“setting new standards forversatility, convenience andvalue in two-wire fireprotection systems” withfeatures that include anintegrated event log, a keyswitch control access facility, awide range of delay functionsand a convenient PC setupoption.

The new panels are targetedat small and medium-sizedapplications, such as privatehotels, guest houses andhomes of multiple occupation.They allow detectors andsounders to share the samewiring to simplify installationand reduce cost. The newpanels are available in two-zone, four-zone and

eight-zone versions, with support for up to 32 devices in each zone. Allsizes of panel share the same enclosure, and four-zone panels can beupgraded to eight-zone in the field.

TwinflexPro panels feature an integral data log that stores informationfor up to 500 alarm and fault events. The information can be recalled to the panel’s LCD display or downloaded to a PC, making it easy toinvestigate the sequence of events leading to alarm activations. The datalog also aids maintenance and fault finding. When silencing or resettingan alarm, the new panels have provision for enabling control access with akey, as well as by entering a code.

The new panels provide two monitored outputs that can be configuredas conventional sounder circuits, a feature that makes the panels wellsuited for use when upgrading existing conventionally wired installations.A delay function is also incorporated, which can be applied to any output.Setup can be performed either from the front panel or via a standard PC.

For more information, go to www.fike.com

Firefighting vehicle manufacturer, PIERCEMANUFACTURING, has announced thatvehicle sales to China have surged, withthe company selling 75 fire andemergency vehicles in just the past 12months.

The company delivered its first fire andemergency vehicles into China in June of2010. This initial delivery comprised sixpumper vehicles built on Saber customchassis that met the stringent ChinaCompulsory Certification (CCC) standards regarding product safety. These vehicles were delivered to JiangsuProvince. The new Pierce contracts are for high-rise pumpers, aerial ladders, and industrial pumpers for a number of fire departments across severalprovinces.

Among the recently sold vehicles is aPierce Pumper for high-rise firefighting.

This apparatus features seating for sixfirefighters, a 400 hp engine, five-speedautomatic push-button transmission, a3,800-litre poly water tank and 4,700litres-a-minute two-stage pump. Current

in-build vehicles destined for China includean industrial pumper and an aerial ladder.

For more information, go towww.piercemfg.com

Vehicle sales to China on the Up

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NEWS

Delta FIRE has supplied fire detection andsuppression systems to protect the kitchensat the 27,400-seat Skilled Park stadium atRobina on Queensland’s Gold Coast. ThePark has three function rooms with abanqueting total capacity approaching1000. The project utilises 17 of AmerexKP-PRM restaurant fire suppressionsystems, for which Delta Fire is theAustralian distributor.

The Delta Fire solution protects thevulnerable cooking equipment and kitchenhoods with a pre-engineered installationthat combines detection and suppressionin a single package; a proven solution thatuses linear pneumatic detectiontechnology and a fast-reaction, low pH,wet chemical suppression agent that isideally suited for cooking fat and greasefires.

The Amerex pneumatic tubing is routedthroughout the hood, above the cookingequipment. This tubing is pressurised andis designed to rupture when exposed to afire at a temperature of 224°C. This

instigates the immediate discharge of thesuppressant throughout the hood, ductand onto the appliances via a fixed-nozzleagent distribution network, quicklysuppressing the fire and cooling the fuel,while securing the vapours with asmothering foam reaction. An additional

feature of the system is that it interruptsthe gas or electrical power to the cookingappliances prior to the suppression agentdischarge.

For more information, go towww.deltafire.com

Stadium’s Kitchen Safety

High ExpansionFoam Approvals

FOMTEC has announced that its LS EXP foam has been approved to EN 1568 part 2, ISO 7203-2, and IMO MSC/Circ 670. It has also beenverified for use in “inside air” applications after performing a series ofindependent third-party witnessed large-scale fire tests using the foamwith Fomtec’s Bele L generators against fires involving heptane, diesel,diesel spray, wooden pallets and E85 polar fuels.

Fomtec LS EXP can be used with fresh, sea and brackish water and willwork with any type of high-expansion foam generator, such as waterturbine fan models, spray nozzle models or electric fan models. Itdemonstrated expansion ratios in excess of 1000:1 during official testsusing the test generator described in EN 1569 part 2.

It is claimed to have a strong bubble structure and very longcollapse/drainage times to prevent the foam from collapsing. Tested onLNG, Fomtec LS EXP is said to work well as a vapour suppressant, due toits good stability and long drainage time.

For more information, go to www.fomtec.com

Foam StrategicPartnershipFirefighting foam concentrates and equipment company,THE SOLBERG COMPANY and ALERT DISASTER CONTROL(ALERT), an international emergency response andintegrated risk management solutions service company,have entered into a strategic partnership covering thesupply and use of firefighting foam concentrates.

Under the agreement, Solberg will supply AlertDisaster Control with Storm Alert foam concentrates –claimed by Solberg to be “the world’s highest performingfoam concentrates” – that are environmentallysustainable, being 100 percent fluorosurfactant andfluoropolymer-free.

“As ALERT continually expands its global emergencyresponse and risk management solutions services, Solbergis committed to supporting them with leading firefightingfoam technologies and performance products whereverthey are needed,” said Dennis Kennedy, general managerof Solberg “We appreciate the confidence Alert DisasterControl has shown with the performance of Solberg RFseries foam concentrates.”

Alert Disaster Control’s experience embraces hundredsof oil/gas well firefighting and blowout control, criticalwell integrity, pressure control/snubbing, well control,relief well engineering and project management, marineand industrial firefighting, hazardous material control andtoxic environment protection operations, worldwide.These operations included the first application of SolbergRF series foam concentrates successfully extinguishingfires involving industrial and process facilities, petroleumexploration assets, storage terminals and marine vessels.

For more information, go towww.alertdisastercontrol.com orwww.solbergfoams.com

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Intrinsically SafeThermal Imagingfor Firefighters

DRÄGER has introduced a new thermal imaging camera that sets its sights onoffering a high level of safety and performance for firefighters and first responders.The UL-approved Dräger UCF 7000 thermal imaging camera is intrinsically safe andhas been approved for use in potentially hazardous and explosive settings.

The new camera provides improved image quality in settings where visibility isvery limited. With a high resolution 160 x 120 pixels, it provides responders withdetailed images in any location that needs to be searched quickly and safely. TheUCF 7000 can detect cooler objects in the scene, such as people, without sacrificingresolution on the high temperatures within the scene. According to Dräger, theresult is a camera that provides a clear detailed image of the danger zone plus anintegrated zoom that enhances the ability to reference hard-to-reach areas.

The UCF 7000 has three application-specific operating modes to optimise imagedisplay and facilitate emergency situation assessment. The three modes are forfirefighting, search and rescue, and overhaul. The new ThermalScan operatingmode enables responders to highlight a set temperature threshold when searchingfor hotspots during overhaul.

Responders can quickly assess hard-to-reach areas, as optimised imageprocessing provides a quick overview in seconds. The ‘snapshot’ function capturesa temporary freeze-frame thermal image that can be viewed on the display. Thisfeature makes it possible to ‘see around corners’ when freedom of movement or field of view is limited. An integrated laser pinpoints hazards and aidscommunication between responders.

Its ergonomic design helps minimise fatigue when working in the mostchallenging environments, plus the camera weighs just 1.3 kilograms and can beoperated using one hand. This improves mobility, especially for responders whomust carry heavy firefighting and rescue equipment. The UCF 7000 offers variouscarrying options for optimal comfort and safety.

The IP 67 rated camera’s housing can withstand the most extreme conditionsunharmed by water, dust or other contaminants. It is heat resistant and canwithstand mechanical stress, providing up to four hours of operating time forextended operations.

For more information, go to www.draeger.com

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NetworkExpansionVehicle manufacturer, CTE has added to its Asia Pacific distribution network with theappointment of a distributor in Vietnam. Thecompany also has representation in Australia,China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

For more information, go to www.ctelift.com

Enhanced GasDetection

XTRALIS has introduced an enhanced version of its Vesda ECO gas detection product, which is a gas detection extension of its aspiratingsmoke detection (ASD) system, which is used in over 400,000 early warning and detectionapplications worldwide. The enhancementincludes six new gas detection options, as well as additional programming, testing, andmonitoring capabilities.

The Vesda ECO approach to gas detectionutilises multi-hole aspirating technology that, thecompany says, provides superior gas detectionand removes the guesswork in gas detectorplacement. By utilising a Vesda pipe network,ECO is claimed to offer a significantly lower total cost of ownership, citing savings of up to 46 percent on initial capital expense, and up to 76 percent in operational expenses whencompared with conventional gas detectors.

The new gas detection capabilities are foralcohol, gasoline vapour, pentane, chlorine andcarbon dioxide, along with additional oxygen andammonia sensing. The new version also adds anintuitive calibration process, field programmable“calibration due” notifications, and a simulationcapability of gas tests to analyse the system’sfunctionality and performance.

For more information, go to www.xtralis.com

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PROFILE

In addition to being one ofIndia’s premier specialist fireprotection companies, K V Fire

Chemicals has created a consid-erable presence, particularlythroughout the Asia Pacificregion and the Middle East. Itcurrently has a customer basespread across 38 countries andhas ambitious plans to developother markets across the world.

Today, its key markets includethe petrochemicals industry,defence, aviation, power gener-ation, manufacturing industries,maritime applications and bothmunicipal and industrial fire and rescue organisations. Inaddition to its core products ofpowders and foam concentrates,the company’s expanding port-folio includes: portable fireextinguishers; foam production,storage and delivery hardware;and the latest development –water mist technology.

The K V Fire Chemicals foamsoffering includes, among manyothers: AFFF concentrates; Class A concentrates;an HEF concentrate developed specifically forfighting engine room and aircraft hangar fires; and a Class K foam for oil and fat fires. In terms of foam generation and delivery hardware, thecompany’s comprehensive line-up embraces: foammakers; sprinklers; chambers; bladder tanks; andbladder proportioners. The company also manu-factures a mobile foam delivery unit thatcomprises a foam inductor, foam branch pipe, aconcentrate storage tank and two lengths of firehose.

The current widely-approved dry powder offeringfrom K V Fire Chemicals includes the UL ClassifiedKV Lite POWEREX, which is now used extensivelyby its customers in portable fire extinguishers, fixeddelivery systems and power cannons. The company’sportable fire extinguisher range includes bothstandard fire risk and special application models thatare UL-listed and come with a six-year guarantee.

The latest addition to the K V Fire Chemicals

portfolio is a water mist system – the K V Fire UltraMist system – which is available as a portable 15-litre (30kg) back-pack system or 50-litre(100kg) trolley-mounted unit. Both of the lowpressure systems are dual mode and can deliverthe water mist as either a jet or a fog.

This clean agent water mist system reflects thecompany’s on-going commitment to developing,manufacturing and marketing fire suppression andfire extinguishing solutions with the least possiblenegative impact on the environment. It alsoreinforces the company’s growing internationalreputation for manufacturing excellence and pro-ducing systems and products that represent valuefor money, robustness and low in-use cost.

The company, which was established in 1988, isheadquartered in Navi Mumbai with a 20,000square metre manufacturing, logistics anddevelopment facility in Mundhegaon, Nashik. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. APF

K V Fire – A majorForce in theInternationalMarketplaceFor more than two decades, K V Fire Chemicals has specialised in themanufacture and supply of firefighting and fire suppression chemicals,in particular powders and foam concentrates.

For more information, go towww.kvfire.com

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Argus cameras are designed to the highest specifications to instil confidence in emergency services personnel that

they are using the best thermal technologyavailable to them. Argus cameras enable fire-fighters to see through smoke, identify andrescue casualties and locate hot spots withinthe fire area. They aid police and securityforces to apprehend criminals and gather evi-dence, saving lives and property in the process.

Argus consistently strives to respond quickly tochanging customer demands with even greatertechnological advancements. Customers needapparatus to suit multiple applications and budgets:the Argus camera comes with a choice ofdetectors from super-high-resolution 320 x 240 to120 x 160 detectors but all providing the bestimage quality on the market. The Argus4 casing ismade from high quality Radel R-5100, which ischosen for its strength, resistance to heat, waterand impact. The camera is sealed to IP67, to with-stand driving spray and immersion in water, andcan tolerate extremely high temperatures.

Argus cameras offer two types of temperaturedetection to aid firefighters in determining theheat of their surroundings. Ambient temperaturemeasurement gives firefighters rapid identificationof that particular area’s temperature within the fireenvironment. Notification of these temperaturescan indicate dangerous situations and the fire-fighter can make a decision whether to evacuatethe premises or continue the search. Spot tempera-ture measurement enables firefighters to pinpointthe exact heat of objects or obstacles. This savestime and extinguishing facilities by allowing fire-fighters to focus on the hottest part. This optionenables fast and effective location of the seat of afire or detecting hot-spots in cavity walls or behinddoors. Additionally, this feature can be useful fordetermining the temperature within enclosedcapsules or spaces, even measuring the tempera-ture of gas cylinders.

Temperature sensitivity modes are now used toexpand the dynamic temperature range of thecameras; Argus cameras have three modes tofurther increases the viewable temperature rangeup to 1000°C. The image on a camera LCD screencan move seamlessly from a cooler scene to a veryhigh-temperature scene without loss of detail“whiteout”. It also means that a body located invery high temperatures can still be seen by thecameras handler.

Argus cameras offer unparalleled image quality,not only allowing firefighters to view images in farmore detail than is possible with other cameras;the latest offerings allow full colorisation options.Various screen colour settings enable firefightersto switch from monochrome all to the way to fullcolour. This makes detecting changes in heat andfinding the hottest part of an image on the screeneasier, faster and more reliable, saving vitalseconds in scene assessment. A person requiringrescue in water gives off more thermal radiationthan his or her surroundings, therefore presentinga distinctive shape on a thermal cameras LCDscreen. Certain colour pallets give a better imagethan others.

Coupled with improved image quality comesimage and video capture. These features allowfirefighters who are using the camera to takepictures or footage at the scene of a fire. This is asignificant aid in mapping the layout of the sceneas taking images while assessing the scene willprovide a valuable insight to other firefightersbefore they enter a building, helping them toavoid obstacles, locate doorways, and stairshidden by the thick smoke.

e2v engineers have over 30 year’s experiencedesigning the very best in thermal imaging technol-ogy; they were the first to provide the fire industrywith thermal cameras in the 1980s and nowcontinue to provide the most innovative productsin the battle to save lives and property. APF

Argus ThermalImagingAs a leading technology innovator, Argus Thermal Imaging from e2v has a longhistory of supplying revolutionary solutions to the world’s firefighting markets.Starting with the Pevicon-based Argus, Argus has since introduced the Argus2,Argus3 and more recently a range of Argus4 cameras to an ever more educatedcustomer base, continuing to revolutionise the market with advancedtechnological developments.

For more information, go towww.argusdirect.com

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When USAR personnel enter a confined space for a rescue operation, maintaining voice contact with the outside world is

important. Feelings of claustrophobia, stress orpanic can be experienced by even seasoned respon-ders and, while these feelings can be controlled,they can surface very quickly if a problem occurs,with disastrous consequences. Continuous elec-tronic voice communication is one of the best waysto provide responders with a support system whenentering a confined space. Hearing a friendly voiceallows entrants to maintain an acceptable comfortzone for the duration, while helping to keep feelings of claustrophobia and panic in check.

Some USAR Teams choose to use wirelesssystems, which can work perfectly well aboveground. However, when rescue efforts are requiredbelow ground, in a collapsed structure or in aconfined space, hard wired systems are muchmore trustworthy. Wireless equipment does notperform well in many enclosed spaces for a varietyof reasons. In these environments, radio communi-cation is subject to dead spots, fading and weaksignals. In addition, radios and mobile phones canbe extremely hazardous in and around fuel tanksand explosive ordinance, primarily due to EffectiveIsotropic Radiated Power (EIRP). Another commonly

overlooked aspect of wireless equipment is thatradio frequency allocation is becoming moredifficult and transmissions over public bands aresubject to unwanted, or outside monitoring and/orinterruption from other radio users on the samechannel or channels.

Portable radios (and some mobiles) operate on a PTT or “push-to-talk” basis, requiring respon-ders to stop what they are doing, or take theirhands off what they are doing in order to com-municate. To address the PTT issue, some haveturned to “hands-free” or “voice activated” (VOX)accessories, however these work reliably only inlow-to-medium noise environments. In high noiseareas, VOX accessories are plagued by false activa-tion, which triggers the electronic push-to-talkswitch and can inadvertently lock a radio intotransmit mode, cutting off all communication.

With the previously addressed shortcomings ofmany wireless communications systems, Con-SpaceHardwired communications systems are the bestinvestment for any USAR Team. That is becausehardwired systems typically excel in areas whereradios fail. Con-Space Hardline gear is:● Electrically shielded● Extremely rugged● Resistant to chemicals

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For more information go towww.con-space.com

Urban Search and Rescue Teams face tremendous physical and emotionalchallenges when responding to disasters. For this reason alone, the equipmentthey use must perform in the toughest of circumstances and be reliable in allenvironments. CON-SPACE Hardline Gear is a USAR team’s best choice for rescueoperations below ground and in confined spaces – places where wirelesscommunication is not dependable.

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● Environmentally sealed● Water and dust-proof● Intrinsically safe

At first glance, the biggest drawback of Hard-line communication is the cable itself. The majorissue being that there is a limitation in termslength of the cable; in addition, the cable can snagor become caught on debris in a collapsed struc-ture. However, it is still more beneficial to have aguaranteed, constant line of continuous communi-cation between the responder and the safetyattendant above ground – without the worry of interference, dead spots, or the radiation ofpotentially dangerous or destructive radio signals.

Full duplex Hardline systems are completelyhands-free and provide a dedicated and privatenetwork for responders as they are working.During rescue operations where a supplied airbreathing apparatus is required, the communica-tion cable can be “piggybacked” onto a breathingair line, making a single umbilical that is easilymanaged by the entrant. Con-Space’s HardlineGear provides a secure lifeline between respondersand safety attendants, eliminating worry ofdisconnection or interference.

Accessories for the portable Con-Space Hardlinesystems include:● Pass through connectors for chemical suits● Face mask communication accessories● High noise headsets● Alarm options● Two-way hands free talk boxes

Con-Space Hardline systems can be customised,providing USAR teams with the ability to outfit theircrew appropriately and transfer into a range ofrescue scenarios. The systems can be used effectivelywithin high noise environments and can be easilyput to work alongside any face mark, breathingapparatus or enclosed suit, enabling USAR teamsto tailor their gear to best fit their rescue strategy.Some examples of these customisations include:● Two distinct acoustic couplers. This creates an

opportunity to integrate the Hardline system to atelephone or tape recorder, which provides a linkto outside personnel, wherever they might be.

● Add an Alarm. When connected to the CSI-2100, the alarm module allows any entrantto initiate a 110db alarm from inside the spaceand it can also be set off by a safety attendant

to call the rescue team. ● Line Management. We offer a complete line of

cable reels and coilers to help you manage andstore your Hardline cables safely and efficiently.

● Umbilical Covers. Tag airlines and communica-tion cables in one single umbilical for moreefficient line management.

● Expansion cable to add an additional commandmodule. Connects two CSI-2100 commandmodules together for a total of eight users.Add two cable splitters and two double splitters for a total of 14 users. Available for 2100Module only. Con-Space Hardline products are intrinsically

safe, ruggedly built, waterproof and dust-proof –this permits the rescuer to get his or her job done,without worrying about damaging the equipment.Above all else, the best reason to choose Con-Space’s Hardline Gear is simply due to ourtrack record of providing reliable, durable andproven communication where it is needed. Westand by our products and have engineered themto work whenever and wherever you need them.

Kits for Rescue OperationsAll kits provide hands-free, full duplex (simultane-ous two-way) private communication between thevictim, rescuers and safety attendants. They aredesigned for rescue operations in confined space,collapsed structures, high angle rescue and trenchrescue. APF

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FOAMSPic courtesy of Frederic Gil

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Interesting updates from European and Australianregulatory organisations, five presentations fromFluorine Free Foam (F3) supporters and two from

fluorine containing foam supporters, stimulatedthought provoking questions. The discussion wasunusual because it declared a key objective at the start “To produce a position paper for foamprocurement”, which soon became a vital part ofthe proceedings.

Several delegates were sceptical, as the confer-ence had been organised and sponsored by a singleF3 manufacturer, which led to the first importantquestion: Should we only value discussions where

all sides of a difficult issue are encouraged to worktogether, to provide realistic outcomes andworkable solutions?

Positive Position PaperIt became clear that this position paper was start-ing a process to develop and implement a sound,secure and prudent procurement policy, in a co-operative atmosphere of sharing and learning.Undertaken by a Government organisation anddelivered by a powerful partnership of science,industry and Government called CRC – Care,which was set up to devise new ways of preventing

Australian FoamForum RaisedImportantQuestionsAustralia held its first National Forum and Workshop on “Fire Fighting Foamsand the Environment”, recently, as part of the major Clean Up 2011 Conference,which raised some important questions.Mike Willson

Willson Consulting

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and ameliorating soil, water and air contamina-tion. Technical input seemingly comes from asingle F3 producer and sponsor of conferences,which is concerning and hardly seems right.Would not this policy, like any other, benefit fromdiverse inputs of a broad range of stakeholders –strengthening, informing and benefitting theoutcome?

I was privileged to be part of the UK Depart-ment of the Environment’s world leading RiskReduction Strategy for PFOS, as a stakeholderrepresentative, where this inclusive approach

worked well. Why could not such a diverse stake-holder engagement format be followed here? Atleast a draft policy document should be passedaround this delegate group. It represents a “ready-made” well informed, diverse and inter-ested “sub-set” of stakeholders, on which tobuild. Only time will tell whether this happens, butat least a list of attendees plus contact details wascirculated – an important first step.

A risk and impact assessment approach wasfavoured for adoption to cover Class A and Class Bfoams, with possible essential uses in certain areas.Acceptance of different foam suitability for differ-ent hazards, plus improving containment profiles,would help justify some foam types over others. Adesire to establish what is fit for purpose, a reviewof containment, mitigation measures and disposal

options, was also agreed. A number of gaps in ourknowledge were highlighted, that would needanswers to better inform the resulting position.

While we only expected to set some broadpolicy headings in such a short forum, it wasimportant to define and clarify key parameters,and identify key gaps in current knowledge. Bothare pre-requisites for any meaningful policy. Nowwe had the potential for a genuine attempt toplace clear, fair and possibly unbiased guidelines ofsignificant potential benefit around the world, notjust in Australia.

A very balanced and frank approach came fromNICNAS (Australian National Industrial ChemicalsNotification and Assessment Scheme), which isworking hard to scrutinise new chemicals anddevelop a framework of controls for Persistent,Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) fluorochemicalslike PFOS. It seems NICNAS accepts the need toseparate these undesirable PBT chemicalsdeserving tight controls, from PFOS-free foamconcentrates, increasingly using C6 telomer-basedfluorosurfactants that deliver fast fire control withfirefighter safety benefits.

Regulatory Environment UpdateGermany took the most precautionary approachhaving set threshold levels for perfluorinatedcarbon compounds (PFCs) in drinking water and

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FOAMS

A very balanced and frank approach came from NICNAS (Australian

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme),

which is working hard to scrutinise new chemicals and develop

a framework of controls for Persistent, Bioaccumulative and

Toxic (PBT) fluorochemicals like PFOS.

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sewage sludge in 2010. Underway are a range ofstudies into PFC build up in soil, groundwater andvegetables. After bans on usage and storage ofPFOS based chemicals in Europe (June 2011), withdisposal by high temperature incineration, con-cerns continue over persistence and transportationinto remote areas. Strict international regulationon the use of PFOS under the 2009 StockholmConvention has still not been implemented bymost signatories outside the EU.

The US Environmental Protection Agencydeveloped its PFOA stewardship program, whichalthough voluntary, has been adopted by severalmajor fluorochemical producers including Du Pont,who are ahead of schedule, exceeding 95 percentreductions by 2010. The company expects toachieve complete phase out of PFOA ahead of the2015 target date. Canada legislated managementof PFOA in 2010, ahead of its intended futurephase out.

Norway and Germany are proposing restrictionson PFOA, particularly in consumer products, effec-tive from 2016. Surprisingly there seems noconcerted action from United Nations, whichcould minimise the use of PBT substances quickly,and reduce environmental build up.

Concerns were expressed that currently inAustralia no written policy exists on the use ofClass B fire fighting foams. Western Australia’s(WA) Department of Environment and Conserva-tion is taking up this challenge with a more holisticand balanced approach, recognising that noenvironmentally benign foam exists, as all foamshave some impact on the environment. Should wealso be considering other important aspectsincluding fire performance, efficiency, fire-fightersafety, incident escalation, aerial pollution, businessinterruption and loss of employment? Only thencan the best and truest decision be made. Equallyimportant are potential pollution incidents from oilemulsification, foam containment and disposalmethods, plus soil and water remediation. Thereare large variations in fire performance andenvironmental impacts between different foamconcentrates, for example, inherent benefits ofmodern detergent-free natural protein AR-FFFPproducts, which do not emulsify hydrocarbons anddeliver low aquatic toxicity.

Aviation ImplicationsResearch has shown that AFFF foams containingtelomer-based fluorocarbon surfactants require upto three times less concentrate used on a given fire scenario, than alternative F3 products. Thisrequires significantly less concentrate and waterresources, plus less fire water run-off for collectionand treatment. In a time critical application, couldnot this extra control time potentially cost lives?

NRL TestingRecent US Naval Research Laboratory testing hasshown fluorotelomer surfactant containing Mil FAFFF agents on a 2.6 square metre pool fireextinguished all four different hydrocarbon fuelstested within the 30 second performance criteria.This was between 70 percent and 88 percentfaster than F3 foams. Research has shown this islargely due to the aqueous film forming ability of the fluorotelomer surfactant chemicals, whenused through non-aspirating nozzles. These film-forming products maximise travel distances,

keeping firefighters a safe distance from the fire,minimising wind effects. This maximises fire-fighter safety, achieves exceptional fire extinguish-ing performance, and provides the opportunity toquickly save lives. Can this be said of F3 alterna-tives, which should be applied aspirated, do notmeet the Mil F criteria even at full strength, andhave a tendency to sudden flashbacks, particularlywhen burning or incandescent materials arepresent?

Airservices ExperiencesAirservices Australia operates air traffic and otheressential airport services including Aircraft Rescueand Fire Fighting (ARFF), in all 39 airports aroundAustralia. They are implementing a change-overfrom AFFF 6% to 6% F3 across the nation.Detailed and time consuming, this change-outprocess ensures no residual contamination inequipment, trucks, or even PPE gear.

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It was surprising to hear that they do not seetheir priority as extinguishing aircraft fires, prefer-ring it seems to control them and evacuatepersonnel. Supposing flashback or re-ignition occursduring evacuation? Does this conflict with percep-tions that rapid extinction delivers maximumopportunity to save casualties and protect fire-fighters from danger? Reducing Australia’s fire testcriteria to ICAO Level B from above Mil F standard,and many would say reducing its fire fightingcapability from AFFF to F3 seems strange, whenaircraft are more complex, more frequent, oftenwith more passengers and more fuel – so does thismake real sense? One would expect a tighteningof requirements, perhaps a focus on extinctionbefore trying to evacuate casualties, to reduceinherent risks of sudden flashbacks threateningpassengers and firefighters alike – not the reverse?

Rigorous TestingMil F approved AFFFs have to extinguish the same2.6 square metre fire tray at half strength within45 seconds, recognising that only one fire truckmay be able to reach the incident quickly, that anozzle may become partly blocked, or some unex-pected error occurs, restricting foam application tothe fire. A safety factor is built-in so the foam stillsafely gets the job done, under less than idealcircumstances. This seems to be missing with F3

foams. NRL testing suggests there is no safetyfactor with F3 foams, and seemingly often noextinguishment within 45 seconds, even at fullstrength. So why are we accepting F3 so readily?

Individual risk assessments would match differ-ent solutions for specific applications. Should werestrict ourselves from the best answers, becausewe fear what may happen in future? Should weonly consider new alternative approaches afterrigorous life-size testing? Should we grasp the firstpotential answer, when it fails to deliver the robustsolution we seek?

Way Forward with Telomer-basedFluorosurfactant FoamsA strong realistic approach was adopted, recognis-ing that all foams have an environmental impact,so substituting one variety for another, does notsolve our problems. How do we maximise thebenefits from using any foam as sparingly aspossible? Reduced loss of life, fast and efficientextinction, reduced atmospheric pollution andtoxic gas releases, minimised incident escalation,and firefighter safety are all benefits derived fromfirefighting foams, but probably maximised byusing telomer-based fluorosurfactant products.

Risk ReductionsA four-level hierarchy of risk reduction wasdiscussed and used in the later forum session,from elimination by design; minimisation bydesign; use of appropriate engineered safeguards;and administrative controls (for example, safe

work practices). It needs improved containmentlike bunding of foam and fuel storage tanks;better waste water collection with oil interceptors,spill containment kits, disposal through wastewater treatment, plus improved operational pro-cedures and work practices to make a difference.

Should we be considering these alternative,possibly better, approaches to minimising ourenvironmental impacts, at least until better secondgeneration F3 foams are developed that addresssome of the problems associated with currentofferings? Minimised aquatic toxicity, less foamconcentrate used, yet highest levels of fire perfor-mance are being delivered by modern C6fluorotelomer surfactant-based products. Subject-ing them to improved collection, disposal andtreatment could be the way forward.

Fire-water TreatmentExciting research has been conducted by Du Pontto purify fire-water run-off collected after a fuelseparator. This showed surprisingly effective resultsfor both fluorinated and F3 foams. This pilotsystem used a four-part separation: electrocoagu-lation; flocculent segregation; reverse osmosistreatment and final activated carbon polishing. Itreduces initial fluorosurfactant concentrations of115ppm (parts per million) in the run-off down to 31ppm after flocculent segregation, down to

10-16 ppb (parts per billion) after reverse osmosisand activated carbon polishing, in two hours. Itwas equally effective at removing harmfulhydrocarbon surfactants from F3 foaming agents,reducing their aquatic toxicity. This approach couldbe a credible solution to all these problems?

Initial equipment cost is currently high, but theoperating costs of effluent treatment are reassur-ingly reasonable at around 1US$/m3, pointing away forward to possibly having the best of bothworlds: barely detected perfluorinated compoundsin treated water released back to the environment,while retaining the most effective and efficient C6fluorotelomer surfactant based firefighting foamsto maximise fire performance and minimiseenvironmental impacts. Perhaps this is the answerof the future, for all foam type applications?

ConclusionDespite lacking answers to many of theseimportant questions, both the organiser Dr. Klein,and Dr. Healy chairing the main discussion, are tobe congratulated on the positive atmosphereproduced and its contribution to this importantdebate. Developing a meaningful policy docu-ment, with as much diverse stakeholder input andrigorous questioning as possible, is a worthyoutcome.

This conference scored highly by raising morequestions than answers in a stimulating, co-operative environment, and has contributed tothis long running debate. Let us hope we seegood resulting actions. APF

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AUSTRALIAN FOAM FORUM RAISED IMPORTANT QUESTIONSFOAMS

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A strong realistic approach was adopted, recognising that all foams

have an environmental impact, so substituting one variety for

another, does not solve our problems. How do we maximise the

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KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY

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There are between 14,000 and 15,000 cafesand restaurants in Australia, providingemployment for over 145,000 people and

generating a total revenue in 2010 of an estimatedAus $9,877 million. That being said, many in theindustry argue that there has never been a morechallenging time to make an acceptable profit, dueto fast-escalating costs, so, the need to maximiseproductivity and customer throughput has neverbeen more important. However, that is an endeav-our that can be easily thwarted – either temporarilyor permanently – by an out-of-control kitchen fire.

And make no mistake – commercial kitchenfires do occur. Australian kitchen fire statistics aredifficult to come by but, according to USA’s NFPA[National Fire Prevention Association] findings, anaverage of 11,100 fires take place in eating anddrinking establishments every year in the USA.Half of these have their origin in the kitchen.

Cooking materials are the most frequent first itemignited in a kitchen fire; a view shared by manyAustralian fire safety experts and confirmed by themajority of post-fire reports.

For example, deep-fat fryers use flammablecooking oil, which can result in grease build-up inhoods and ducts that should be cleaned and main-tained on a regular basis. If this grease build-upignites, it can contribute to the swift spreading ofa fire. The three primary types of equipmentinvolved in restaurant cooking fires, again accord-ing to the NFPA, are deep-fat fryers, cookingranges and cooking grills.

However, it is important to appreciate thatprotecting the cooking equipment is only part ofthe kitchen fire safety equation. It is equally vital toprotect the ductwork. Grease vapours given offduring the cooking of nearly all types of food willaccumulate on the hood, in the duct and fan of

The CommercialKitchen FireChallengeRestaurant fires typically start in the kitchen. Annually they cost millions ofdollars in lost revenue and repairs, risk the lives of staff and diners, and cost tensof thousands of jobs. However, restaurant kitchen fires are preventable ifappropriate suppression systems are installed, tested and maintained, and ifmanagement implements effective cleaning and grease removal regimes andsafe working practices.Bob Grieve

Delta Fire Australasia

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the exhaust system. This grease residue is com-bustible at approximately 370°C and the heatwithin a cooking appliance flare-up can easilyreach 1100°C. So, if the flames linger longenough in the hood or duct, the internal greasebuild-up will ignite, with the potential to developinto an uncontrolled fire that can be quickly“sucked” through the entire length of the duct.

These challenges demand careful and detailedconsideration, particularly as there are advocatesof a number of different solutions. These include:“tailored”, bespoke or engineered systems; pre-engineered systems; and portable hand-heldextinguishers.

“Tailored” fixed fire suppression systems are, asthe term implies, design specific, while pre-engineered systems do not require the involvementof a design engineer beyond the original product andsystem configuration. Pre-engineered systems aremade of pre-designed components and are, by far,the most popular solution for commercial kitchenfire suppression. Probably the best known systems

in this category are Amerex Corporation’s KP and ZDand Ansul’s R-102 restaurant fire suppression sys-tem. Portable extinguishers are no substitute forpre-engineered fixed suppression, but they do havea valuable role to play in ensuring kitchen fire safety.

While some advocate the use of water sprinklerheads over deep fat fryers, their use can, in somecases, be shown to be ineffective, particularlywhen compared with the quick knock-down,cooling and smothering action of wet chemicalsystems. A report by FEMA (Fire EquipmentManufacturers’ Association) entitled “Wet ChemicalPre-Engineered Restaurant System/Water SprinklerSystem Comparison” concluded that: “…watersprinkler systems do not always comparefavourably with wet chemical systems and, in fact,there are some important reasons why wet chemicalsystems are most often preferred by the industry’sauthorities having jurisdiction and end users.”

The report went on to conclude that: “The mostimportant factor to be borne in mind is that

pre-engineered wet chemical systems providecomplete protection to all hazards simultaneouslyand are UL tested and listed specifically for restaur-ant hazard applications. Agent characteristics,simultaneous coverage, and specific test criteriamake pre-engineered wet chemical systems thestate-of-the-art fire protection system for restaurantapplication and the choice of the industry’s buyinginfluences.”

Regulatory ComplianceIn terms of fixed systems, there are a number ofstandards that need to be taken into account,depending on the type of system installed. Theseinclude Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL300 [Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems forProtection of Commercial Cooking Equipment]that was introduced in 1994 and has beensubsequently amended and updated.

The relevant Australian standards are AS/NZ1668 Set: 2005 (The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings) and AS 1851: 2005(Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems andEquipment) and AS 3772: 2008 (Pre-engineeredfire protection systems for cooking equipment).

Overseas, there are three of the USA’s NationalFire Prevention Association’s Standards: NFPA 96:2011 [Standard for Ventilation Control and FireProtection of Commercial Cooking Operations]; NFPA13: 2010 [Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems]; and NFPA 17a: 2009 [Standard for WetChemical Extinguishing Systems]. The relevant UKstandard is the LPCB’s (Loss Prevention CertificationBoard’s) LPS 1223 [Requirements and Testing Proce-dures for the LPCB Certification and Listing of FixedFire Extinguishing Systems for Catering Equipment].

The UL 300 Standard is a fire test method thatapplies to pre-engineered extinguishing systemintended for the protection of commercial cookingareas. In addition to fire test methods and require-ments to protect the various types of cookingappliances, this Standard includes tests and criteriafor evaluating the ability of the pre-engineeredequipment to protect plenums and ducts.

The requirements in UL 300 take into considera-tion the characteristics of pre-engineered systems,including its self-contained supply of extinguishingagent. Since the quantity of extinguishing agent isgenerally limited, and the effective discharge ofthe agent is over a short period of time, thesesystems are required to quickly extinguish test firesas part of the UL 300 evaluation. It is thereforeessential for specifiers, installers and restaurantowners, when selecting such a kitchen firesuppression, to ensure that it is tested to UL 300

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THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE CHALLENGEKITCHEN FIRE SAFETY

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and installed to AS 3772, as so many regulatoryauthorities, fire services and insurance providersare unfamiliar with benefits of a wet chemicalsuppression system and with this standard.

Assured ReliabilityA careful reading of these standards, and particu-larly those relating specifically to commercialkitchens, highlights a vital important requirement,namely the need for systems to be performancetested. Indeed, UL 300 even refers to “fire testing”in its title. In reality, this testing can be achievedonly with a pre-engineered system. By its very defi-nition a tailored, bespoke or engineered solutioncannot undergo any performance testing regime;performance can be substantiated only by theoret-ical calculation and so cannot possibly be claimedto comply with UL 300.

The most sophisticated of these pre-engineeredsystems can be triggered automatically or manuallyand offer the option of either an “appliance-

specific” design, where nozzles are aimed atparticular fire hazard areas of each appliance, oran “overlapping” design, where discharge nozzlesare configured to overlap and provide a “fire-freezone” across a group of appliances. Both types arerenowned for quickly detecting and suppressinghigh temperature cooking oil fires, using provenfusible-link or pneumatic tubing detection andrelease system technology. Immediately the systemdetects a fire, the gas or electric power toappliances is cut-off.

The “appliance-specific” design invariably pro-vides the most economical use of the suppressionagent, as it reduces the size or number of storagecylinders and associated hardware. However, whenflexibility and simplicity are particularly importantconsiderations, “overlapping” design nozzles areplaced in a straight-line arrangement, providingoverlapping agent discharge patterns. This createsa virtual fire-free zone where appliances of varioustypes and sizes are protected, even if they arereplaced or rearranged under the hood.

Agent SelectionUntil the early 1990s, the predominant firesuppression agent for kitchen systems was drychemical powder. However, with the advent of UL300 this has been superseded by higher-performingwet chemical systems. Indeed, I believe it is correctto state that no dry chemical systems have everpassed the UL 300 testing standard.

The most advanced wet chemical suppressionagents used in pre-engineered kitchen fire sup-pression systems are designed to ensure vapourcontainment and cooling of the cooking appli-ance, plenum, and ductwork areas to help preventre-ignition after initial flame knockdown. Theseadvanced formulations quickly knock down flamesand cool hot surfaces, while generating a robustvapour-securing blanket that helps prevent re-igni-tion. A bonus is that, with a nearly neutral pH, thissuppressant is exceptionally friendly to cookingequipment and does no harm to stainless steelsurfaces.

Portable SuppressionAgent selection is equally important when consid-ering portable hand-held extinguishers, due to thenature of Class F fires that involve cooking oils andfats such as olive oil, maize oil, sunflower oil, lardand butter.

Portable extinguishers perform a valuable “firstline of defence” role in achieving fire safety inkitchens and, like fixed kitchen fire suppressionsystems, have a number of regulations and stan-dards to which they must comply. These include:AS/NZS 1850: 2009 (Portable fire extinguishers –Classification, rating and performance testing); AS2444: 2001 (Portable fire extinguishers and fireblankets – selection and location); AS/NZS 1841.1:2007 (Portable fire extinguishers – general require-ments); AS/NZS 1841.3: 2007 (Portable fire extin-guishers – specific requirements for wet chemicaltype extinguishers); and UL 300, which stipulatesthat a Class K portable – the US classification forAustralia’s Class F – fire extinguisher is nowrequired in all commercial kitchens. APF

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THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE CHALLENGEKITCHEN FIRE SAFETY

For further information, go towww.deltafire.com.au

Bob Grieve is ManagingDirector of Delta FireAustralasia

By definition a tailored, bespoke or engineered solution cannot

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substantiated only by theoretical calculation and so cannot

possibly be claimed to comply with UL 300.

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In the modern era, safety at sea has become awell regulated, internationally recognised aspectof all forms of marine activity. For many years,

until the seas and oceans became the location formany forms of economic activity, safety was largelyconfined to protecting human life aboard ships.Today, throughout the world, marine activitiesinclude fixed and floating rigs and platformsassociated with gas, oil and other mineral explo-ration and extraction both on the sea bed and indeposits of valuable hydrocarbons and mineralswell below the ocean floor. This activity nowextends well beyond coastal waters into the deepoceans as well as below the ice in Polar regions.

The origins of marine safety standards dateback to 1914 when the first SOLAS (Safety of Livesat Sea) Convention was held in response to theTitanic disaster of 1912. For the next 60 years,subsequent SOLAS Conventions in 1929, 1948and 1960 continued to focus on improving thedesign, materials and construction of vessels. Firesafety requirements were minimal and certainlywere inadequate for passenger ships.

It was not until 1974, following that year’sSOLAS Convention, that the first references to fireextinction were embodied in new regulations in anew chapter II-2 which specifically covered fireprotection, fire detection and fire extinction which

Safety at SeaDespite the existence of marine safety standards since 1914, it is only in recentyears that fire has been addressed in the regulations.Ivan Rich

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came into force in May 1980. Even at this point,reference to firefighting was limited to broadconsiderations of the means of containment andextinction of any fire in the space of origin andprotection of the means of escape or of access forfirefighting purposes.

It is less than 10 years ago that specific regula-tions were introduced into the 2002 revision ofthe 1974 Convention. In July of that year detailedregulations relating to marine firefighting wereembodied in a much-expanded chapter II-2 thatincorporated a part C covering the suppression offire and, within it, Regulation 10 on firefighting.

Within this regulation (section 10) on firefighters’outfits, requirements are set out as to the man-datory minimum levels of on-board equipmentincluding types of firefighter clothing, number ofensembles required according to the type of vesseland their storage. It is worth noting that obtainingbuy-in to international regulations that require theadoption of such a wide range of basic principlesand practices is a lengthy process but that, by2002, the 1974 Convention, along with its variousamendments, had been ratified by 141 countriesrepresenting over 98 percent of world merchantshipping tonnage.

The IMO (International Maritime Organisation)has its origins in 1948 when it was set up by theUnited Nations as a specialised agency withresponsibility for the safety and security of ship-ping and the prevention of marine pollution byships. The SOLAS treaty was adopted by the IMOin 1968.

Different standards apply in different parts of theworld. At the present time, Europe is regulated bythe Marine Equipment Directive (MarED) (the EU’sCouncil Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment)and is the group which coordinates the variousNotified Bodies assigned by European Unionmember states to carry out conformity assessmentprocedures enshrined in the MarED. This procedureconfirms that the equipment has been type testedand approved, which authorises the manufacturerto affix the mark of conformity (wheelmark) to theequipment. This is recognised across Europe.

In the USA, standards are provided by the USCoast Guard (USCG).

In 2004, the European Community and the Unit-ed States signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement(MRA) on marine equipment, under which desig-nated equipment certified as complying with theMarine Equipment Directive (MarED) 96/98/EC

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would be accepted for sale in the US without theneed for additional testing or certification and vice-versa. This agreement aims to simplify matters formanufacturers that wish to have both MarED certi-fication and USCG type approval, allowing them toreach multiple markets on the basis of compliancewith one set of regulatory requirements instead ofmultiple ones, leading to a reduction of costs interms of testing and certification. This MRA doesnot currently extend to include firefighter PPE.

In Australia, the Australian Maritime SafetyAuthority (AMSA) represents Australia at the IMOand, for the most part, adopts IMO regulationsand standards for its own shipping and marineregulatory frameworks. In relation to fire safety, itadopts the standards requirements set out inChapter II-2 of SOLAS which were most recentlyadopted in November 2009 under its MaritimeOrders Part 15 (issue 5) which covers fire protec-tion, detection and extinction.

The first standard to be adopted by the IMOrelating to ‘Clothing to protect against heat andflame’, commonly used for marine firefighting,was in 2008 embodied in standard EN ISO11612:2008 (superseding ISO 11612:1998) whichwas itself based on the earlier European StandardEN 531:1995 ‘Protective clothing for workersexposed to heat’. This standard was part of a setof three that related to different industrial activitiesin which workers are exposed to various forms ofheat and flame.

EN531/EN ISO 11612 requires the use of FRfabrics or clothing which neither ignites nor formsa hole or melts when exposed to flame. Thisstandard also has various levels of heat transmis-sion protection from potential burn injury. Thehighest level, normally used in marine firefightingclothing, requires a multilayer PPE construction. Anumber of modifications were made during thethree years taken to draft EN ISO 11612 from EN 531. These included gaiters in addition to coats,trousers and hoods as well as test methods for per-formance requirements, which were introduced fortensile, tear and burst strength. Tests for seamstrength and seam flammability were also included.

Firefighter clothing standards can appear quitecomplex, particularly given the differentregulations that apply around the world. Someharmonisation has been achieved through themutual recognition agreement between MarEDand the USCG. The IMO and SOLAS regulationsare widely used by many countries around theworld as reference points for their own marinesafety regulatory frameworks.

Within the MarED, confusion was created in

2009 when, in Annex A on firefighter closeproximity protective clothing, changes in the 4thamendment (2008/67/EC) had the effect of requir-ing firefighters to meet either EN 1486 and EN 469 and EN 531 (EN ISO 11612) or ISO 15583on its own. This complication, which had not exist-ed in previous iterations, was carried through intothe 5th amendment (2009/26/EC), which becameeffective in April 2010 and remains in force,making it officially impossible to certify firefighterclothing to the MarED using EN 469 alone.

Fortunately this difficulty will be resolved in the6th amendment (2010/68/EU) when it comes intoforce in December 2011. This will allow certificationby any of the three standards depending on thetype of PPE involved. Progress towards this outcomehas been helped by the recent certification by aGerman Notified Body of firefighter clothing usingEN 469 only, well in advance of the implementationof the 6th amendment. This has now been deemedas acceptable to the European Maritime SafetyAgency (EMSA) responsible for the application ofthe directive, effectively allowing it to be used forPPE testing purposes across the EU ahead of theplanned December implementation.

The most recently published EU CommissionDirective 2010/68/EU amends the previous marineequipment CD 96/98/EC and in Section 3, on fireprotection equipment, sets out the standardsrequired for firefighters’ outfits including closeproximity PPE, boots, gloves and helmets. Insummary, the requirements are:

Protective clothing for firefighting (A.1/3.3) EN 469 (2005)

Reflective clothing for specialised firefighting(A.1/3.3) EN 1486 (2007)

Protective clothing with a reflective outer surface(A.1/3.3) ISO 15538 (2001)

Boots (A.1/3.4) EN ISO 20344 (2004)and EN ISO 20345 (2004)

Gloves (A.1/3/5 EN 659 (2003)

Helmet (A.1/3.6) EN 443 (2008)

A new international standard has recently beendeveloped and was published in June this year.The new standard, ISO 22488:2011 [Ships andmarine technology – shipboard firefighters’ outfits(protective clothing, gloves, boots and helmet)],has drawn substantially on the work undertakenfor the recently issued European Standard.Organisations involved in the committee responsi-ble for drafting this new standard, SME/32/-/1 Life-saving and fire protection, include the BritishMarine Federation, International Lifesaving Appli-ance Manufacturers Association (ILAMA), Societyof Maritime Industries, Lloyds Register and theMaritime and Coastguard Agency. It is likely to beat least two years until this standard appears in arevised draft of the European Directive andcannot, therefore, yet be adopted by members ofthe EU.

The jurisdiction of various marine safetyregulatory bodies referred to in previous sectionsonly extends to shipping. Fixed and floatingstructures at sea, such as oil and gas explorationstructures and production platforms, are separ-ately regulated by national health & safety bodies. APF

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUEBattery Combitooloperating in sewer

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The dangers of working in confined spaceswere written about nearly 2000 years agoduring the time of the Roman Emperor

Trajan. He sentenced criminals to work in the seweras punishment and the ill effects were noticed bythe physicians of the day. In the middle ages,German scientist and scholar Georgius Agricolanoticed that stagnant air in mines caused severerespiratory problems and in 1925 American toxi-cologist, Alice Hamilton, wrote that decompositionof organic matter produces hydrogen sulphide,noting this often proved deadly in confined spacessuch as vats, tanks and manholes. So bearing inmind we have had two millennia to prepare forconfined space rescue, just how ready are we?

Research carried out in the USA in the 1980sand 1990s would suggest that maybe we have notcome as far as maybe we should have done. A USDepartment of Health and Human Services study,published in 1994 described 585 separate inci-dents leading to 670 fatalities (1980-89). Anotherstudy looking at confined space deaths from

1983-1993 reports the far more worrying statisticthat of the 109 fatalities involved in confinedspace incidents, 39 (36 percent) were rescuersthemselves.

Thankfully, the last 25 years has seen hugeadvances in search and rescue equipment andtechniques coupled with greatly improved healthand safety at work legislation, which has resultedin a reduction in the number of fatal incidentsrecorded. Despite this downturn, this type of inci-dent still occurs more frequently than we wouldlike, and for that reason we have to be prepared.We need to have mechanisms in place that allowus to react to such incidents and ensure a success-ful outcome.

Specialist Type of RescueConfined space work is still an element of techni-cal rescue that is not widely practiced and doestend to be a specialist role (usually within thespectrum of urban search and rescue techniques)requiring additional skills and equipment. The

Confined SpaceRescue: Howready are we?“Confined Space” refers to a space which by design has limited openings for entryand exit, unfavourable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerousair contaminants, and which is not intended for continuous employee occupancy.Ian Dunbar

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dilemma facing rescue providers around the worldis that because the window of opportunity forrescue is so very small, how do you ensureadequate and timely provision of resources?

Of course, if every team that worked in con-fined spaces was self-sufficient in terms of rescuecapability, this would go some way to relieving theburden on local first responders, but this is veryrarely the case.

HazardsThere are two main hazard categories that can beassociated with confined space work (and there-fore rescue). The overview below details the mainelements of the two categories:

Practical problemsCivilian work in confined spaces is now heavilyregulated due to the hazards listed above. Emer-gency response into these areas also has to takeaccount of these hazards. In addition to this, rapidaccess, travel, location treatment and packaging ofcasualties and swift exit, all have to be done invery difficult and challenging circumstances. All ofthe elements of rescue we take for granted ‘aboveground’ are now compromised. No longer do wehave unrestricted movement, a breathable atmos-

phere, clear communications and a wide selectionof equipment, suddenly everything has changed.

Casualty considerationsOnce the personal safety of the rescue team hasbeen established, the focus then turns to the casu-alty. As with any other type of rescue, you mustobtain as much information as possible regardingthe mechanism of injury. This ensures that theteam is adequately protected and does not fallfoul of the same problems and also allows you toplan your extrication method prior to entry.

If your casualty is conscious, breathing and isable to answer your questions, this is an excellentsource of information (and also gives an excellentindication of a patent airway, breathing, circulationand neurological status). However, an unconsciouscasualty means you have to rely on other informa-tion sources. No one working in a confined spaceshould be working alone, and colleagues aboveground should be able to provide you with moreinformation.

Knowing where the casualty was working, hisor her task, how long trapped or injured and anymedical history will allow you to best plan ahead.With this information you can choose the appro-priate extrication methods and relevant equipmentbefore committing, saving vital time later in therescue. Remember, the “golden hour” still applies,so the minimal medical intervention followed byrapid extrication is what will give your casualty the best chance of a favourable outcome. Priorknowledge of the relevant injuries and medicalconditions associated with confined space work,will also allow you to assess and extricate yourvictim in the most appropriate time.

TrainingWe need to understand that confined spacerescue is a high risk, low occurrence event. It is fairto say that we feel more confident at tackling thelow risk (relatively speaking), high occurrence

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events such as road rescue. Simply put, the moreof one type of incident we attend, the more cap-able we become. We should always identify thesetypes of occurrences and design our trainingaccordingly. Too many rescuers have becomevictims of confined space incidents and the inabilityto identify hazards and control the risks havecontributed to the vast majority of these deaths.

Approach to confined space rescue will varyacross the world. There will be different levels ofresources in terms of team members and equip-ment. Also local, regional and national guidelineswill dictate what your standard operating pro-cedures are. The analysis of your local risks shouldbe the starting point for your preparation, as thisknowledge will allow you to specifically ensure to have the right equipment to deal with anyeventuality you foresee.

The intervals at which you train are also veryimportant. A lot of research has been done intothe subject of skills fade. Some studies suggeststhat more complex tasks, requiring analysis anddecision making requires a different approach to simple repetitive practice, and it is important toincrease the understanding of the underlyingprinciples involved.

EquipmentThere was a time when rescuers had a small inven-tory of tools that had to be used for all manner ofapplications at operational incidents. The nature ofrescuers means that problems are very quickly over-come and, in fact, tools were modified to makethem more suitable for a wide range of uses.

One result of this inventiveness is that it haslargely paved the way for the tools we have avail-able today. Tools that are not only modified, butactually designed and constructed with the soleintention of working in confined spaces, allowingrescuers to overcome some of the practical prob-lems and hazards involved.

Self-contained ToolsAbove ground in open, well lit, well ventilated andspacious areas, conventional tools (hydraulicrescue tools with hose and pump) will always bethe number-one choice for rescuers throughoutthe world. The use of single-hose technology and

couplings that allow tools to bechanged under flow has greatly assistedemergency responders in reducing extri-cation times and making the processsafer and easier. For some confinedspace rescues this equipment may wellbe your first choice. However, in thevast majority of cases, certainly wheredeeper penetration is required, we haveto look for alternatives.

Confined space rescue does not per-mit limitless resources. Entry of rescuersinto the affected area will be limited,for obvious reasons. This limit of per-sonnel also means there is a physicallimit to the amount of equipment thatcan be taken. So the equipment has tobe really compact, light, well designedand easy to use. Ironically, the equip-ment required at these types of incidenttends to be bigger and bulkier than itsabove ground equivalent.

For that reason, the development ofself-contained tools means that you now have thepossibility to lift, cut and spread in confined spacesusing tools that are small, light and compact, withno need for a separate pump and hose. This typeof tool can be split into two categories: Hand-operated and battery powered.

Hand-operated cutters, spreaders and wedgeshave and integral two-stage pump that requiresrelatively little force to operate. The fold awayhandles are rotatable through 180 degrees andcan be used in any position and adjusted at anytime, even during use, when the tool is underpressure. Despite the fact that they are hand con-trolled, they still operate at 720-bar and haveimpressive lifting, cutting and spreading forces.

Battery operated tools are excellent for rapidintervention during remote and confined spacework. Light (15 kilograms) and compact, they offerthe rescuer further options. Remember, bothhand-operated and battery tools that are equippedwith integrated LED-lights greatly improve visibilityand improve safety. These tools also come withstraps and harnesses to make transportation andoperation even more user friendly.

Remember the value of pneumatic equipmentat incidents in confined spaces. For example, highpressure airbags capable of lifting five tonnesweigh as little as two kilogrammes and give alift/spread of 150mm.

ConclusionThe risks of working in and rescuing from confinedspaces are well known and well documented andfor this reason, this type of incident is foreseeable.Despite advances in safety, dedicated tools andimproved techniques, the nature of this type ofenvironment means that your skills, equipmentand resources will be severely tested and yourcasualty still requires rescue in a safe timelymanner, in line with the “golden hour”.

As with any kind of rescue scenario, preparationis your strongest weapon if you are to overcomethe hazards and risks involved. Training at regularintervals, choosing equipment that is specificallydesigned for this purpose and having the under-pinning knowledge is the only way to manage therisks associated with confined space rescue, andensure you do not become another statistic. APF

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TUNNEL FIRE SUPPRESSIONProtected by the world’slargest high-pressurewater mist system, theA86 West tunnel in Paris

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In confined underground spaces such as roadtunnels, fires are particularly dangerous becausethey can grow extremely quickly, generating very

high temperatures and amplifying the dangersposed by fuel spills and toxic smoke. Thesephenomena can prevent emergency services fromapproaching a fire to fight it and have led toseveral casualties in tunnel fires around the world.

Tunnels are traditionally protected against fireby passive safety measures. These measuresinclude construction materials that inhibit thespread of fire and safety structures such as specialescape tunnels, emergency exits to a neighbouringtunnel or to the surface, and spaces where peoplecan find shelter. Passive safety measures contributeto underground safety in important ways, but canprove insufficient during major fires.

In the search for solutions that better mitigatethe threat of underground fire, experience drawnfrom fire testing and field installations shows thathigh-pressure water mist technology is anexcellent solution for preventing direct and con-sequential damage to people, tunnel infrastructureand traffic. An increasing number of high-pressurewater mist systems are being installed around the

world to protect underground transportationinfrastructure such as road tunnels. In this environ-ment water mist systems attack fire instantly uponactivation, suppressing and controlling the firebefore it can spread with minimal amounts ofwater.

Water mist systems use plain water and aretherefore environmentally safe. These systems usesubstantially less water than conventional delugesystems, a great advantage in undergroundenvironments where water supply and drainagecan be problematic.

High-pressure water mist fights fire using threemain mechanisms: cooling the fire itself and theair surrounding it, blocking the radiant heat, anddisplacing the oxygen. The small water dropletsvaporise very quickly, absorbing heat very efficiently.At the same time, the water mist expands, displac-ing the oxygen at the seat of the fire. The watermist blocks effectively the radiant heat, preventingthe fire from spreading or reigniting.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of watermist fire protection systems, Marioff has deliveredits HI-FOG water mist fire protection system to anumber of operators of underground facilities.

A New Era inRoad TunnelSafetyTunnel fires pose not only a life safety threat for travellers; they can also causesevere damage to the tunnel including the concrete construction and mechanicaland electrical systems.Pasi Vuolle

Marioff

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The World’s Largest Fixed FireProtection System in Road TunnelsThe A86 West tunnel in Paris, protected by a high-pressure water mist system, is probably the world’slargest road tunnel protected by an active fireprotection system. This tunnel is a feat of engi-neering and design at ten kilometres long withtwo superimposed levels, one in each direction.Each level has two traffic lanes and a hardshoulder. Reserved for light vehicles, the tunnel isequipped with all the latest safety devices, exceed-ing the requirements of new French regulationsgoverning tunnel safety.

The importance of fire protection is magnifiedin this type of tunnel, designed to carry very densetraffic. The ceilings are very low; it may be difficultto evacuate even small volumes of smoke. Theheat given off by a fire will also quickly affect thelow-lying ceiling equipment.

The water mist system provides front-line fireprotection with a clear mission in case of fire. Thesystem must reduce the ambient temperature,facilitating the evacuation of motorists to theemergency exits located at 200-metre intervals. Itmust also reduce moderate conditions for emer-gency services arriving on the scene, allowingthem to contain, control and extinguish the fire.

The water mist system carries out its missionwith 24 spray heads for each coverage zone, eachof which is 33 meters long. Three zones are trig-gered simultaneously in order to cover an areaabout 100 meters long around the seat of a fire.Upon activation, the water mist rapidly absorbsheat, giving very effective cooling. This also greatlyreduce the amount of smoke a fire gives off and

contributes to safe evacuation and saves livesduring the first critical moments of a tunnel fire.

Madrid’s Modern Urban TrafficManagementThe Madrid M30 project is the world’s largesturban tunnel project, involving 99 kilometres ofnew road construction, 56 kilometres of which aretunnels. The project covers the redesign, reroutingand refurbishing of the inner ring road of the cityof Madrid. Over a number of phases, the M30project has been rerouting major sections of theroad through new tunnels, freeing up surfaceareas for redevelopment into green areas, foot-paths, bicycle paths and new housing, whilesignificantly reducing inter-city travel times.

At the project planning phase, seven tunnelsegments were identified as requiring an active fireprotection system. A number of different watermist systems were subject to full-scale fire testing.The results convinced the road authority that itwas possible to design and build a water mistsystem to handle the M30’s extra-wide tunnelsections and potentially large fire loads (heavygoods vehicles) while using modest amounts ofwater when compared with traditional delugesystems. The seven tunnel segments designated asrequiring active fire protection are now protectedby water mist systems.

Helsinki Service TunnelThe Helsinki service tunnel was built between2007 and 2010, and is protected by Finland’s firstautomatic tunnel fire protection system. The totallength of the new tunnel is two kilometres. Thistunnel is the main thoroughfare for goods vehiclescarrying supplies to stores and shops downtown.Getting delivery vehicles off the streets had adirect positive impact on city traffic and air quality.

The tunnel is the most complex undergroundconstruction in Finland; the average height of thetunnel is 5.5 meters and the width varies fromseven metres to 20 metres. It has two-way traffic,connections to several other infrastructure pro-jects, underground crossings including fourroundabouts, all on average 30 metres to 40metres below ground. It was a considerabletechnical challenge to implement the water mist

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system zone sizing. The design had to take intoaccount the complexity of the tunnel while main-taining the required performance together withthe ventilation and fire detection systems.

The water mist system is designed to dischargesimultaneously over two 25-metre long zones. Thesystem flow rate is secured by three large pumpunits driven by diesel engines. The flow rate ofeach pump is 1200 litres a minute; two of themare required to operate simultaneously with thethird for back-up. The back-up pump unit can bedeployed to add flow rate, covering larger areas ifneeded. Water for the water mist system pumps issupplied from two separate sources: a main citysprinkler feed and a water reservoir located closeto the high-pressure pumps.

Water mist’s excellent cooling capability isconsidered to be an essential advantage. Intunnels, if there is no fire suppression system toprovide cooling, firefighters cannot get closeenough to fight the fire effectively with fire hoses.Furthermore, experience gathered from full-scaletunnel fire tests showed that the velocity of thelongitudinal ventilation during a water mist dis-charge can be less than when water mist is notbeing discharged. This helps the fire brigadeapproach the fire scene safely from the upstreamside – they will not be impeded by a loss ofvisibility.

The climate in, for example, Finland can beextremely cold during the winter, so thermalprotection is needed for the water mist systemtubing. A trace heating system was installed for themain tubes exposed to low temperatures. Roads inFinland are also treated with salt to prevent icingduring winter. All tubes and components are madeof high-grade stainless steel in order to ensure thebest protection against corrosion in aggressivetunnel environments. This will naturally prolongthe life-time of the water mist system.

Two options were originally considered for pro-tecting the tunnel: conventional sprinkler systemsand water mist. The lower water consumption ofwater mist combined with its excellent heat andsmoke suppression meant that there would beconsiderable savings in other systems. Thedrainage system could be more compact, thewater supply and input/output channels smaller,the ventilation system could be smaller, andinstead of multiple pump stations, a single, large

pump station could servethe entire tunnel. The totalamount of water neededfor a conventional sprinklersystem would have meantmuch larger tanks andwater collection reservoirs.It also would have beenvery difficult for the city’swater supply to feed a con-ventional sprinkler system.These are all clear cost-cutting benefit comparedwith conventional delugesystems.

In the final phase of theservice tunnel project, the25-year-old Kluuvi tunnelwas connected to the newtunnel. The old Kluuvi tun-nel had an aging sprinkler

system that was not dimensioned according toarea discharge, but rather relied on traditionalglass bulbs breaking. Fire in this old Kluuvi sectionwas a major risk for the stores connected to thetunnel, some of which do not yet have modernfire doors. It was decided to extend the water mistsystem into the Kluuvi section to ensure the entiretunnel has the same level of protection. The exist-ing water mist system of the new tunnel was easyto extend to this old tunnel area using the samepump room.

Water Mist Named in New AustralianStandardImproving safety in underground infrastructure is a worldwide effort bringing together scientificresearch, government authorities and privatesector businesses.

A new Australian Standard, AS 4825-2011Tunnel Fire Safety, was published earlier this year inresponse to the increasing number of road tunnelsbeing built in Australia. Significantly, this new Stan-dard recognises water mist systems as a legitimateoption to conventional sprinkler or deluge systems.While conventional tunnel sprinkler and delugesystems have typically been designed on the basisof historically-derived water application densitiesrather than tunnel specific fire test programs, theeffectiveness and performance of water mistsystems in tunnel applications is documented andproven in full scale tunnel fire tests. APF

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Industrial premises come in a wide variety ofshapes and sizes and cover everything from thesmallest traditional engineering workshop to the

latest cutting-edge, hi-tech production facility.They can range from a relatively low fire load, lowrisk one-man operation to the massive high-hazardchemical and petrochemical complex. Some have afast turnaround of goods with little inventory,while others demand the storage of highlyflammable fuel, raw materials and finished goods.Not all operate within the conventional nine-to-five timeframe; some are in action around theclock whereas others have automatic machinerythat is in unmanned “lights out” operation. Eventhe fire load can vary in some industrial premises,particularly those involved in manufacturing andstoring seasonal goods.

If that is not enough to contend with, whileindustrial buildings around the world have beenconstructed to comply with a variety of buildingcodes and standards, older buildings that wereconstructed long before today’s regulations andcodes of practice are still commonplace in manycountries. The result is that industrial buildings canstill be found that are built to less stringentstandards than those in force today, with a degreeof fire protection, compartmentation, fire stop-

ping, fire detection and fire suppression thatwould be unacceptable in industrial premises built today. They frequently also utilise materialsthat are no longer acceptable. This includesasbestos and cladding and lining materials with unacceptable spread of flame or other fireperformance characteristics.

The problems associated with these older indus-trial buildings are compounded by three otherfactors. Many are now used for purposes otherthan those originally intended, and possibly withoutapproval for their change of use; they may wellcontain substantially different fire loadings and risksthan were originally anticipated; and may now haveenvironmental or neighbouring challenges that didnot exist when the premises were originally built.

New methods, new challengesManufacturing, assembling and warehousing aretoday highly automated operations where thephilosophy is often to achieve the maximum stock-holding in the minimum space; to make everysquare metre of space earn its keep. High-level –sometimes floor the ceiling – racking and accessgangways so narrow that fork-lift trucks and sideloaders completely block the gangway are thenorm.

The IndustrialBuilding FireChallengeThe consequences of a major industrial fire can be catastrophic, potentiallyimpacting on the business’ ability to survive, workforce safety and employment,the local environment and the surrounding community.Graham Collins

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Companies involved in the manufacture ordistribution of seasonal or fast-turnaround stockrun the risk of using every conceivable space for storage without sufficiently considering theimplications for the safe evacuation of employeesin a fire, or the safety of the emergency servicestackling a blaze as a result of blocked access orevacuation routes. Storage can also be allowed tospill over into adjoining areas during periods ofpeak demand, utilising forecourts, yards andloading bays.

But, it is not just the increased density of goodsthat needs to be assessed. Attention also needs tobe paid to the fire load characteristics of thestored goods. For example, highly flammableplastic shrink wrapping is now in widespread use,as is highly combustible cardboard and plasticpackaging materials and plastic pallets.

These raise the question of fire risk assessmentsfor industrial premises. While the need for themshould by now be widely understood, the import-ance of treating them as an on-going activity maynot be sufficiently appreciated by industry. Firestrategies for industrial premises need to beparticularly robust and reliable, and the reality ofthe situation is that in industrial buildings wherethe volume of stock and its location change on adaily basis, a fire risk assessment needs to beundertaken at a matching frequency.

Empty building riskThe building owners’ responsibilities are notremoved by virtue of the building being unused orunoccupied. Even if the building is properlydecommissioned and mothballed; the owner oroccupier still has responsibility for the maintenanceof fire detection and alarm systems or fire suppres-sion installations in as far as they safeguard main-tenance or security personnel, or impact on thesafety of firefighters who may be called upon totackle a blaze in the empty building.

Very careful thought has to be given to firesafety precautions before shutting down existingfire detection and firefighting installations orcancelling maintenance regimes. Empty premisesare also particularly prone to vandalism and arson, so effective security needs to be imple-mented to make sure that essential fire safetyequipment has not been maliciously damaged oreven stolen.

Neighbourhood assessmentParticularly in older premises, a fire can easilyspread to adjoining premises, due to the poorerfire performance of the materials used for itsconstruction or the closeness of neighbouringbuildings. So, there is a strong argument for co-operating with the management of nearbyindustrial units to exchange information on firesafety precautions, potential fire risks, preventativemeasures and fire risk assessments. Adopting anintegrated and co-ordinated approach with neigh-bouring sites, and sharing that information with

the local emergency services may well pay hugedividends in the event of a fire.

Special risksWhomever is responsible for undertaking the firerisk assessment, it is imperative that he or she hasan intimate understanding of the special risksassociated with industrial buildings in general andof the specific material, production and processrisks and challenges of the particular site. Theserisk assessments must be carried out and regularlyupdated by competent specialists who candemonstrate experience in these often volatile andspecial high-hazard environments.

Risk assessments for any high-risk industrial site– particularly if it uses toxic, highly flammable orexplosive substances – should not be limited towhat might be described as “internal” fire safetythreats and challenges. For instance, the respons-ible assessor needs to take into account what isgoing on beyond the site’s perimeter fence thatmight pose a fire risk: what spill-over risks doneighbouring properties and their processes pose,and how can these be negated.

Specific solutionsThe type and complexity of the fire detection andalarm system and the provision of fixed fire sup-pression equipment will naturally vary from site to

site, depending on many factors. Certainly, there isno shortage of reliable solutions on the marketthat adhere to the latest standards and codes ofpractice.

However when considering larger, more busi-ness critical or high risk industrial sites it is wise notto fall into the trap of believing that detection,alarm and suppression are all that need to concernthe building owner. Frequently there is much morethat needs to be considered. After all, the objectiveis to minimise the impact of a fire, and that maywell mean not assuming that your responsibilitiesend with the arrival of the emergency services. Theresources that are essential for the fire and rescueservice need to be available at a moment’s notice.One example is fire hydrants. Not only do theyneed to be in the right places, the pressure at eachhydrant needs to be tested regularly.

Testing is essentialTesting of fire preparedness in industrial premisesis not merely a matter of routine maintenance ofthe detection and alarm system or the firesuppression equipment; it should embrace everyaspect of the emergency and evacuation arrange-ments in as close to a real-life or worse-casescenario as possible. The reality of the situation isthat, while you may only ever have one fire, it mayturn out to be the organisation’s last. The statisticson business closures following a fire makesobering reading, and the life and property stakesare too high in these high risk environments toleave anything to chance. APF

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THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FIRE CHALLENGEINDUSTRIAL FIRE SAFETY

Risk assessments for any high-risk industrial site – particularly if

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safety threats and challenges.

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DETECTION

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As buildings become more sophisticated, fire detection technology must keep pace in order to continue to accurately and reliably

provide warning of fire. One of the biggest chal-lenges for fire detection product manufacturers isto predict what new technological demands willemerge, and to develop timely solutions for them.

It’s Good To TalkThere is increasing demand for products thatinteract with one another without the need forspecialist knowledge on the part of the user.People assume, with some justification, that iftheir mobile phone can talk to their home com-puter and car entertainment system then thereshould be no problem getting their security systemand fire alarm system to work together as well.

Buildings today can have any number of sys-tems installed in order to control security, heating,lighting and ventilation. Controlling all of thesesystems through a common interface would

undoubtedly make life easier for the end user.Indeed, modern building management systems(BMS) have evolved to offer this level of integra-tion. However, fire detection has resisted fullintegration to date.

There are good practical reasons for this; notleast the fact that fire protection is a life-criticalfunction. The possibility that a fire signal could becompromised by a fault in a lighting circuit is notan acceptable risk. Historically, legislation andguidance governing fire system design and instal-lation has been more prescriptive than for otherBMS functions. It has therefore been simpler tokeep fire detection separate – although thissituation is changing as pan-European legislationseeks to unify and update individual country’sregulations.

In real terms, there is a lot to be said for closerinteraction between fire systems and other build-ing functions like heating, ventilation and lighting.Indeed, it can bring some positive safety benefits.

LatestDevelopmentsin FireDetectionThe fire detection market continues to evolve in order to meet the needs andexpectations of the end user.Richard Bramham

Apollo Fire Detectors

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For example, the signal from a fire system could beused to tell the security system to release certainaccess doors in an emergency, or to page staff toenable them to respond appropriately when analert has been raised. The aim would be to developa means of facilitating greater integration betweenfire detection and other BMS functions withoutintroducing more levels of complexity – either forthe installer or the end user.

Apollo has been addressing the issues ofintegration and has come up with an answercalled OpenConnect Gateway. This discreet devicecan be incorporated into a fire control panel andenables the information from a fire system to becommunicated to a BMS (and vice versa) usingstandard protocols Modbus, BACnet and Lon-Works. In essence, this allows the fire signals to befully integrated with other BMS signals, but allowsthe fire detection wiring and devices to remainphysically separate.

Making ImprovementsOf course, not all market trends demand thedevelopment of a brand new product or tech-nology; sometimes making modifications andimprovements to existing fire detection devices canensure that they continue to offer optimum valueand reliability to the installer and the end user.

One continuing challenge is the adequate pro-tection of large open internal spaces, such assports halls, warehouses, hangars, theatres andchurches. The detection method of choice forwide areas is beam detection. Essentially, thesedevices work by projecting a beam of light acrossthe space and measuring how much light isreturned to the sensor. Smoke particles disrupt thebeam, reducing the amount of light beingreceived. It is therefore crucial that the emitter andthe receiver are correctly aligned to avoid falsereadings. This is not always easy to achieve –particularly at height.

Apollo has recently introduced an auto-aligning

beam detector with laser alignment that helps toovercome this problem. It enables the installer touse a visible laser to align the beam initially, ratherthan relying on sight alone. The technology alsoincludes an automatic, motorised auto-alignmentfeature to ensure that the beam remains on target.This feature compensates for minor adjustmentsand counters any building movement over time.

Technology and TrainingSometimes, improving fire detection requires acombination of better technology and improvedskills. For example, there is an ongoing need toprovide adequate fire protection in circumstanceswhere hard wiring is either not possible or notdesirable. This covers quite a number of scenarios;from historic buildings with delicate interiors toremote or temporary structures where hard wiringis impractical.

Wireless fire detection is ideal for these types ofsituations. Instead of communicating using electri-cal impulses sent down cabling, these devicestransmit radio signals back to a receiver. Apollo’sown wireless range, XPander, is designed to beused in conjunction with a standard fire detectionsystem, in order to protect areas that requirewireless technology.

XPander has recently been improved to makethe technology even more reliable. The range hasbeen extended to include an optical smoke detec-tor, a multi-sensor smoke detector, heat detectortypes A1R and CS, a wireless base, a manual callpoint, a sounder and a sounder beacon and singleand dual Input/output units.

Upgrading the technology is only part of thestory. The ability of any fire detection device tofunction correctly is not reliant on good technologyalone – it must be correctly specified and installedtoo. This is particularly important with wirelessdevices because they communicate in a verydifferent way to hard wired fire detectors. Apollotherefore does not sell XPander to companies

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unless their installers have had suitable training.Apollo offers free training courses on XPander –and indeed all its other products – to improvereliability by ensuring that the technology is fullyunderstood and applied correctly.

Improving ConfidenceHaving ensured that the right product is installedcorrectly and in the appropriate environment, it isimportant that end users have full confidence intheir fire system throughout its lifetime. Apollosees the issue of lifecycle costs as an area whereknowledge within the fire industry is lacking, andhas introduced a CPD-approved training course onthis topic.

In addition, Apollo has taken the lead in intro-ducing a product lifetime guarantee, which makesclear the life expectancy of Apollo products and iscurrently being rolled out worldwide.

At present there is no legal obligation to supplyproduct lifetime information. BS5839, the industrycode of practice, puts the onus on the manufacturerto define the working life of the product, alongwith requirements for servicing and maintenance.However, the amount of detail available can varyenormously from manufacturer to manufacturer.

The product lifetime guarantee provides awarranty on Apollo products, which for detectorsis ten years (CO detectors, five years). It protectsagainst the unlikely event of a manufacturingdefect and is applicable when products are used indry, non-corrosive atmospheres (provided that theyare regularly inspected, tested and cleaned inaccordance with Apollo guidelines). All productsthat were manufactured from 1st December 2010onwards are covered by the new guarantee.

We hope that other manufacturers will followour lead in making this simple piece of informa-tion much more transparent in future. The benefitsto the industry in terms of improving reputationand customer confidence are significant.

Looking ForwardSo, fire detection technology is continuing toevolve to meet the needs of the market. However,there is a limit as to how far any single technologycan be progressed. Fire detection has historicallyrelied on a very small number of sensing technolo-gies; mainly ionisation, optical and thermistor(heat). It is likely that a major step change intechnology will be required in order for theindustry to develop in new directions. In light ofthis, Apollo is already looking to the future.

One avenue that is being explored is the adop-tion of sensor technologies that are currently usedsuccessfully in a variety of other industries. Anexample is chemical or semiconductor sensors,which have proven very reliable in other applica-tions and particularly in the detection of toxic andcombustible gases. If this technology could betransferred reliably to fire detection it could lead tothe use of just one sensor type to identify a wholerange of fires – a move that could revolutionisethe industry. Because they respond to traces ofgas, semiconductor sensors could pick up theproducts of combustion far earlier than traditionalsmoke and heat sensors, allowing more precioustime for evacuation or remedial action.

With regard to general trends in fire detection,these continue to be driven by the desire toimprove reliability and use technological improve-ments to deliver excellent customer service. Inorder to do so, specifiers and installers need to beable to respond quickly to new trends. We believethis is one of the reasons that open protocol firesystems will become the preferred choice infuture.

Adopting an open protocol policy offers free-dom of choice regarding sourcing products andwhich components are used, both now and in thefuture. This means that technology based on anopen protocol is fully interchangeable, even if it ismade by a different manufacturer. Forwards andbackwards compatibility also means that anupdated or new product can easily be added to anexisting system at minimum cost and withminimum disruption.

ConclusionWhen dealing with a safety-critical technologysuch as fire detection, it is crucial that the tech-nology is reliable and accurate. As buildingscontinue to evolve, it is not only the fire detectionthat must keep pace. As an industry, we mustensure that skills continue to match the tech-nology available: the best fire detection product inthe world cannot work to its best if it is incorrectlyspecified, installed or maintained. Apollo thereforeputs great emphasis on training and will continueto add new courses to cover any skills gaps.

Customers’ expectations continue to rise. Thefire industry therefore needs to ensure that itdelivers. Added to the development of new,appropriate technology and relevant skills, weneed to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.This cannot be achieved in an atmosphere ofsecrecy or by limiting ourselves to one product ormanufacturer for the lifetime of a fire system.Apollo firmly believes that improvements are bestmade by being open, sharing information andallowing trained professionals responsible forsystem design, installation and maintenance thefreedom to choose. APF

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For further information, go towww.apollo-fire.co.uk

Richard Bramham isMarketing Director at ApolloFire Detectors

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The fire industry has long sought a method ofextinguishing fires of various heat loads andfuel types, in situations where water may only

contain or delay extinguishment. This has beendriven by the desire to overcome the pressure frominsurance underwriters who have placed a limit onfactory and warehouse space utilisation, in somecases prohibiting the use of available storagecapacity. Another desire has been to create afirefighting solution that can be scaled to suit anystructure or environment.

Conventional CAFS went some way towardsresolving these problems. However, there are limita-tions in terms of the available CAFS applicators andfoams and enormous potential for the developmentof portable and static applicators. Solutions that areself-supporting in terms of energy source, that are available in different sizes to suit the hazard,and that deliver a foam of superior quality andvelocity with outstanding knock-down and extin-guishing characteristics. Working to resolve thesechallenges, the engineering team of Clisby OFB hascreated a solution called CATS (Compressed AirTransfer Systems).

CATS was released to specific markets in 1999,initially concentrating on 150-litre to 400-litresmodules, before incorporating the larger and situa-tion-specific designed systems for factories andwarehouses. Since then the offering has beenfurther developed into a series of portable, staticand mobile units with storage capacities spanning

from 100 litres to 10,000 litres. This converts into3,000 litres to 300,000 litres of blanketing foam atdistances of 30 metres and beyond. The system andits foam have been developed and tested inAustralia and meet or exceed the standards for theextinguishment of Class A, Class B and Class C firesset by LASTFIRE (Large Atmospheric Storage TankFires), and a consortium of international oil com-panies reviewing the risks associated with fires instorage tanks and developing the best industrypractice to mitigate the risks. It also complies fullywith Standards Australia’s AS 1210-2010 PressureVessel code.

Today, Clisby OFB units are available in standarddesigns or custom-built to suit specific requirementsand legislators’ demands. Clisby OFB have systemsand products in use in the mining, military, aero-nautical, logistics, manufacturing and motor sportsectors, as well as with country and metropolitanfire services both within Australia and internationally.

Self-Contained, Non-Toxic SolutionCATS mostly incorporate their own water storagefacility; they have no electrical or moving parts savefor air-operated solenoids in larger models. Theycontain their own compressed air storage, wherethe system pressure over a foam water solution istransferred through a series of engineered orificeand bore networks with regulated and stable flow.

This enables non-toxic, biodegradable foam to bedischarged at constant pressure, flow with uniform

Compressed AirFoam Systems –the Next ChapterInjecting compressed air into a solution stream of water and concentrated foamhas been a method of fire fighting for over 70 years. The CAFS features mostregarded are in its ability to blanket a fire and cause self-extinguishment.However, some would argue that conventional CAFS has its limitations.Mike Harvey

OFB Corporation

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small bubble foam developing and maintaining anexpansion ratio of 30:1 and greater. It gets to theheat source with velocity (rapid response), therebypenetrating and knocking down the fire plume andblanketing the area. This compares more thanfavourably with conventional CAFS that often do notdevelop velocity, are of expansion ratios of 4:1 to14:1, and are discharged through monitors where thefoam is brought into a water stream using a venturiand therefore miss many of the features required foran extinguishing system that are found in the CATS.

The main components are made of high-gradecarbon steel – often galvanised – stainless steel andbrass, where the primary tank is a pressure vesseldesigned to AS1210 for the Australian market, andASME V111 Div 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codefor most other countries. The systems have pressuresafety valves, pressure gauges, drains, ball valvesand pressure regulators. CATS units can be handmanoeuvred, located within a trailer, be truck-mounted or static, and injected into a pipedsprinkler network system thereby changing a watersystem to foam system and changing the effective-ness from containment to extinguishment.

A membrane of varying sized bubbles can becreated to suit the fire type with outstanding cohe-sion properties and long structural integrity, causingfires to self-extinguish and further delivering unprece-dented results for nil re-ignition with extendedperiods of foam structure before drain back. This wasconfirmed in the Matrix report of a LASTFIRE test.

The consistency of the foam can by adjusted bythe concentration levels of the OFB1 foam, theorifice size of the discharge, and the system regulatedpressure. However, all models are sold pre-set withinstructions for use, therefore no field and staticsystem adjustment is required.

OFB FoamThe main advantages of using the OFB1 foam overa traditional Class A foam is that it provides theflexibility to extinguish both Class B and Class Cfires with the same product. However, perhapsmore significantly, the foam is non-toxic andbiodegradable and can be used on petrochemical,structural and stored items fires. Providing the waterused is stable, the pH will be neutral.

The decision to develop this foam was taken onlearning from some experts within the market thatthe foams generally known as AFFF were often toxicand had serious and potentially fatal ramificationsfor those exposed to them. In place of them, OFBdeveloped its non-toxic foam to replace the

potentially cacogenic risk and out-perform AFFF in terms of expansionratio, delivery and effectiveness, not justin Class A fires, but also in class B andClass C fires.

The OFB1 foam was developed alongwith the original OFB CAF units in 1999,but has since undergone improvementto the point where the company offersits branded foam complete with publicly-available MSDS (Material Safety DataSheets). MSDS is a high-regardedAustralian company based in Canberrathat provides specialist products andservices to Australian and New Zealandchemical users. The MSDS OFB1 datasheet states that the foam is non-toxic,proven with results from the rigorousand extensive tests conducted toLASTFIRE protocol at the FiskvilleCountry Fire Authority in Victoria.

Firefighting ApplicationThe CAT system comes into its own where there islimited water supply, as it has its own water storagereservoir enabling, for example a 10,000-litresystem to produce 300,000 litres or more of foam.Another key feature is that it will extinguish, where-as a water sprinkler system will likely merely containor delay the escalation of the fire. Additionally, its non-toxic characteristics mean that post-fire clean-up is more manageable and limited bycomparison and avoids post-fire toxic water causingtragic ecological and environmental damage.

Bushfire FirefightingOften bushfires start from spontaneous combustioninvolving bush undergrowth, house or building firesor car accidents where the heat load cannot be con-trolled, thereby escalating. Speed of response is amajor factor in stopping a small outbreak becominga major conflagration The CATS contribution to thisobjective is its portability, whereby a 1,000-litre unitor one tonne of water can discharge 30,000 litres ofhigh velocity foam or, in the case of a water truckwith a traditional tank of say 5,000 litres to 8,000litres, the same as 30 refills.

Latest DevelopmentsCurrently under development is a new range ofnon-toxic foams that will have the ability toextinguish lithium and magnesium fires withexpansion ratios that are three-times higher thanthe current OFB1 foam. Foams and systems are alsobeing developed that will control and extinguishfires involving exotic fuels used as ordinance inmilitary activities, resulting in a spread of foamsfrom both ends on a fire spectrum, but consistentlydelivered at constant flow and pressure.

Development is also underway on the design of askid-mounted 10,000-litre fire truck model withself-generating compressed air storage pods.

The level of fire risk will inevitably expand due toa host of factors, including climate change and themanufacture and distribution of high risk chemicals;at the same time, the public’s expectations regardingfire safety and protection of the environment aresure to increase. This will lead to further develop-ments in legislation and compliance requirements,imposing limitations on traditional firefightingsystems. New installations will increasingly requireproof of purpose and proof of performance prior toapproval in a laudable effort to reduce the sad factthat so many lives are lost annually as a result ofpoor or inadequate fire protection globally. APF

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For further information, go towww.ofbcorporation.com

Mike Harvey is CEO of OFBCorporation

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In recent years, tragic wildfire events around theworld have been pushed into the internationalspotlight. Consider a few headlines from within

the past year: “Wildfires turn Russia red: 700 dieeach day in Moscow as deadly smog doublesmortality rate”; “Bolivia declares emergency overforest fires”; “Israel wildfire death toll tops 40”;“Grassland fire kills 22 in Tibet”; and “Forest fires:Britain bursts into flames.” Significant recent wild-fire events in countries from Australia to Canadato Greece have further driven home the messagethat this is an international problem that is notgoing away. The reasons behind these fires arehotly debated. Mounting evidence of a changingclimate, which brings increased drought todifferent regions, could certainly be playing a role.

Human causes are factors too. Of the morethan 700 wildfires that burned in Russia duringthe summer of 2010, the majority were reportedlystarted by unintentional human causes: peopleburning garbage, dropping cigarettes, or failing toproperly extinguish campfires or barbecues. Otherreasons, such as deliberate burning for agriculturalpurposes or designating land ownership, canresult in similarly devastating wildfires.

Indonesia is an extreme example. In 1997, thecombination of slash-and-burn farming practicesand arson-caused fires that were set to claim own-

ership of land resulted in fires that burned out of control for months, scorching more than 20 million acres. The smoke impact of those firesextended to Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, and thePhilippines. In the U.S., human activity is alsostrongly linked to wildfire. Of the nearly 72,000wildland fires recorded last year by the NationalInteragency Fire Centre, nearly 65,000 were listedas human-caused.

Compounding the issues of wildfire risk is thefact that more people worldwide are willinglymoving into areas prone to wildfire. In the U.S.and Canada, lifestyle preferences and develop-ment patterns have resulted in many new homesbeing built in suburban and rural environmentsthat are fire-prone, areas known as the wildland-urban interface or WUI. This type of developmentpattern is shared by many other countries, mostnotably Australia, where large areas of cities suchas Melbourne and Sydney have expanded into thebush. Other types of WUI growth, such as that inSouth Africa, are a result of informal settlements,as poor populations are pushed to the urbanfringe and into the same high wildfire risk areas.Wildland-urban interface environments boastmore nature and less city, which also means moretrees, grasses, brush, and other fuels that are likelyto burn when a wildland fire occurs. It also means

Addressing theGlobal WildfireChallengeNFPA expands its reach to address the global wildfire problem.Molly Mowery

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more homes and people, including firefighters, areput at risk during a wildfire event.

Changing weather conditions, settlementpatterns, and human behaviour will continue topresent challenges in coping with wildfires. NFPArecognizes these challenges and has made astrategic effort to bolster its contribution to wildfiresafety on the domestic and international stages. Asevidence of the organisation’s support, NFPA

created a Wildland Fire Operations Division in 2010.My role as a program manager within the divisionincludes coordination of our international outreach.Although this means I am on the road for much ofmy work, I am learning first-hand the spectrum ofWUI threats faced by communities. I also have thebenefit of seeing what different countries are doingto address their risk by implementing sound wild-land fire safety principles, and sharing lessons

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learned with fire professionals as they embark onthe path to creating safer communities.

Fruitful FoundationsSince its creation, the Wildland Fire OperationsDivision has been actively raising NFPA’s profile asan authority on wildland fire mitigation. Thedivision has already initiated studies to look at theeffectiveness of regulation in the WUI, and hasbegun working with other partners, including theU.S. Forest Service, International Association ofFire Chiefs, and the Ad Council, to advance theconcept of Fire Adapted Communities, a programthat provides information and resources tocommunities across the U.S. to educate them onwildfire risk and how to work collaboratively toensure safer living in the WUI.

These efforts are in addition to the on-goingimplementation of the hugely successfulnational Firewise program, which encourages localsolutions for wildfire safety by involving home-owners, community leaders, firefighters, developers,and others in an effort to protect people andproperty from the risk of wildfire. The Firewise pro-gram teaches residents how to prepare theirhomes, landscapes, and neighbourhoods toreduce the likelihood of ignition during a wildfire,steps that include clearing brush and debris,

cleaning gutters, mowing lawns, and retrofittingwindows or replacing vulnerable roofs. More than700 communities throughout the U.S. have beenrecognised by the Firewise Communities/USArecognition program.

As the Wildland Fire Operations Division looksforward with new international initiatives, momen-tum is being drawn from fruitful relationships builtover the past decade. During that period, our NFPAstaff has travelled to the U.K., Canada andAustralia to learn about local efforts to addresswildfire hazards and share best practices from theFirewise Communities Program. We have alsoattended wildland fire conferences aimed at interna-tional audiences, and welcomed the participation ofdelegates from Greece, South Africa, and Australiato NFPA’s Backyards & Beyond conferences.

These efforts have enabled partnerships toblossom. A prime example is the work I have beendoing with the Canadian non-profit associationPartners in Protection (PiP), a network of wild-land/urban interface fire professionals from acrossCanada’s provinces. PiP’s work includes developingand administering FireSmart, a program that givescommunities and homeowners across Canadainformation and tools to confront wildfireprotection issues. Since 2006, PiP has been

communicating with NFPA to learn more aboutour Firewise program and lessons learned that canbe applied to FireSmart.

In the last year, Sean Tracey, NFPA’s Canadianregional director, and I decided to take the nextstep: together, we worked with PiP to formalise arelationship between the two associations. AMemorandum of Understanding was signed inFebruary by PiP and NFPA, with the intention ofsupporting the compatible missions of each organ-isation to benefit communities throughout NorthAmerica. Since then, I have been serving on PiP’sBoard of Directors, fostering on-going communi-cations between our division and its organisation.In 2012, Tracey and I will begin assisting PiP withthe development of a FireSmart Communitiesrecognition program for Canada, similar to theFirewise Communities/USA recognition program.

Tracey is equally enthusiastic about the newrelationship. He says: “NFPA’s support of PiP is an

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important collaboration that will allow bothorganisations to openly share research, bestpractices, and lessons learned related to wildfirescience and mitigation, and the public will benefitfrom it,”. He also notes that NFPA seeks PiP’ssupport to include FireSmart design principles inthe forthcoming 2015 edition of the NationalBuilding Code of Canada. Standards such as NFPA1144, Reducing Structural Ignition Hazards from

Wildland Fire, could be incorporated and requiredfor application in high-risk areas.

From PiP’s perspective, this is a much neededopportunity to elevate professional interest andawareness into wildfire challenges around Canada.“Being affiliated with a world-renowned leader infire prevention and public safety brings greaterrecognition and credibility to the Partners inProtection Association,” says Kelly O’Shea, the

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executive director for Partners in Protection. “Welook forward to working with NFPA to meet thechallenges of wildland-urban interface fires.”

Future ProspectsIn May, I accompanied Michele Steinberg, manag-er of the Firewise program, on a trip to Sun City,South Africa, for the 5th International WildlandFire Conference, or “Wildfire 2011.” More than700 delegates from 73 countries met to partici-pate in the conference and discuss the globalimpact of wildfire. The trip became a pivotalopportunity for us to share the latest NFPAwildland fire program updates and to learn moreabout the successes and challenges of wildlandfire mitigation throughout the world. Mostremarkable were the triumphs that South Africahas seen with the implementation of its Firewiseefforts, known as Firewise SA.

Initiated through the Working on FireProgramme and funded by the South AfricaGovernment, Firewise SA is an outreach programthat creates awareness of wildfire dangers andeducates communities about fire prevention. SouthAfrica estimates that more than 90 percent of itsforest and savannah fires are human-caused, andthe need for outreach is clear. Firewise SA materialsand training have been tailored to consider pop-ulations with limited access to electricity and firesuppression equipment, as well as the challenge ofmultiple languages and low literacy rates.

Val Charlton, national advocacy manager ofFirewise SA, credits much of the program’s successto its ability to access NFPA’s Firewise program.“We literally saved millions of dollars by adoptingthe Firewise USA program and its materials for ourown use,” Charlton says. “This allowed us to getstarted on our program quickly and to begin build-ing from a model that we knew already workedsuccessfully.”

There is vast potential for these kinds of rela-tionships to continue and to expand all around theworld. NFPA is already brainstorming with FirewiseSA and PiP to envision a global network of wildfiremitigation professionals, one where we couldshare information on an international scale andbenefit from a global level of support. Nothing likethis currently exists, and there is a real opportunityand need for this kind of network.

In the meantime, the Wildland Fire OperationsDivision is developing a Firewise internationalpackage to introduce new global audiences to the Firewise concepts of home protection. Thisyear’s Backyards & Beyond wildfire safety andseducation conference in Denver will also featuremore international sessions.

As NFPA’s role continues to expand in the wild-land fire arena, we have plenty of work ahead ofus. But through strengthening relationships, shar-ing information and best practices, and supportinginternational efforts to address wildfire safety, wealso see a world of opportunity. APF

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Consider three historical events: Bhopal in India; Goiania in Brazil; and Tokyo inJapan.

The Union Carbide Toxic Gas IncidentDuring the midnight hours of the 2nd December1984, 40 tons of methyl iso-cyanide and hydrogencyanide were released from the Union Carbideplant in Bhopal in India creating a deadly gas. Thegas spread over an area of 40 square kilometresand hung close to the ground for about fourhours. Estimates are that over 500,000 peoplewere exposed to the gases, with 6,000 dying thefirst week after the release (most died within thefirst few hours). In the years since the release, over16,000 people have died from causes that havebeen directly attributed to the deadly gases. To thisdate rumours are still circulating that the releasewas a result of sabotage.

This event provided a rude awakening to emer-gency services on the importance of preparing fora potential chemical plant accident involving amajor chemical release. In the case of Bhopalthough, few people received medical attentionduring the early hours and days of the event.Those who did make it to one of the hospitals inthe region were still contaminated by traces of thegas left on their clothing and skin. In addition, noone was evacuated even though warning signswere evident for over an hour prior to the release.

The Goiania Radiation IncidentWhile dismantling a cancer clinic, workers found aradiotherapy unit that still had a source containingcesium-137. The source was opened and con-tamination spread throughout the communityespecially in the homes of the workers. Over 250 people were exposed to the cesium with

MassDecontamination:Why Re-Inventthe Wheel?Hospitals, hazmat teams and fire departments have been trying to develop massdecontamination procedures and specify the equipment required to manage amajor chemical, biological or radioactive event. Are these and other agencieswasting valuable time, effort and resources preparing for mass decontamination,considering the United States Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command(SBCCOM) has developed guidelines for handling mass decontamination of victims?Dennis K. Sullivan

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28 people showing signs of radiation sickness and another 104 people having internalcontamination.

Since symptoms associated with radiationexposure are slow to develop, they usually becomeevident hours or days after the exposure, the victimsof the radiation exposure were not immediatelydiagnosed. Once the information about the radio-active material release became common knowledge,the area hospitals were overwhelmed by thenumber of victims, including those that were truly exposed and those that were not exposedbut were scared that they were contaminated(coined “worried well”). As a result of theoverflow, a soccer stadium was used to congregateeveryone seeking medical attention. In all, 112,800people were evaluated for radiation contaminationor exposure. Only 120 of these people hadcontamination on their clothing or shoes.

The Tokyo Sarin IncidentDuring the rush hour on 20th March 1995, terror-ist belonging to the Aum Shinrikyo cult releasedsarin, an organophosphate nerve gas, at severalpoints in the Tokyo subway system. The liquid washidden in soft drink containers, thermoses andlunch pails and terrorist released it as they left thetrain. The liquid rapidly vaporised and spreadthroughout the trains and the train stations. Thetrains were packed with thousands of commutersand over 5,500 were injured in the attack eitherdirectly from the sarin or as a result of the hysteriacaused by the sarin.

Initially, Tokyo hospitals were informed by thefire department that they were about to receive anumber of victims from a “gas explosion” in thesubway. Over 131 ambulances and 1,364emergency medical personnel were eventuallydispatched. At least 641 victims (some weredecontaminated others were not) were transportedto hospitals by emergency medical and fire depart-ment authorities. More than 4,000 people foundtheir own way to area hospitals. The lack ofemergency decontamination facilities, poor tonon-existent decontamination protocols and

insufficient personal protective equipment resultedin secondary exposure of 110 hospital staff and135 EMT’s and Paramedics.

Mass DecontaminationIn all three of these events the number of victimswas extremely high; higher in fact than what mosthospitals and communities consider in their plan-ning process. Hospitals and communities mustplan for decontaminating both small numbers ofvictims and very large numbers. SBCCOM’sguidelines indicate that during a terrorist event thecommunity should expect to decontaminate fivenon-contaminated victims for every one victimthat truly requires decontamination.

Once victims arrive at the medical facility, therewill be no easy way (unless radioactive materialsare involved) to determine who has been contami-nated and who is just one of the “worried well”.The hospital must be able to decontaminate all ofthe victims so as to provide for their peace of mindand limit liability to the hospital.

Once a hospital accepts the responsibility ofbeing able to decontaminate a large number ofvictims, the next issue is to determine the rate thatdecontamination can be performed and therequired resources to sustain that rate. If a hospitalhas four shower stations and is capable ofdecontaminating one victim every five minutes per shower station, the hospital’s rate of decon-tamination is 48 victims an hour. In the case of St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo, if theycould have sustained a rate of 48 victims per hour,they would have had to sustain that rate for 15hours to decontaminate the 688 victims theyreceived.

There are major drawbacks to decontaminatingfor 15 hours. First, a victim who has been exposedis not going to wait for 15 hours to be decontami-nated and may succumb to the chemical exposure.In addition, people waiting to be decontaminatedwill be milling around and eventually will becomeunruly and unrest could manifest itself into mobviolence. One thing that is not needed at thisjuncture is a riot. Contaminated people also run

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the risk of exposing uncontaminated people thelonger they remain contaminated. Hospital staffand emergency responders are not equipped, norare there sufficient numbers to sustain decon-tamination operations for 15 hours. More rapiddecontamination is necessary.

Hospitals also continue to move in the directionof setting up portable decontamination facilitiesoutside of their emergency departments. Settingup these facilities requires additional humanresources and time. Even if the hospital beginssetting up as the emergency occurs, the set-uptime will usually take longer than the first victim toshow up at the hospital. If decontaminationfacilities are not available when the patient arrivesat the hospital, the patient is going to find a wayto get into the emergency department and get thecare he or she thinks they need. Holding a numberof patients outside of the emergency departmentwhile staff is setting up tents, laying hoses andgetting dressed in Level B protective suits willincite the patients who may feel that “If thehospital staff needs protection, what is this stuffdoing to me?” This is another opportunity for amass hysteria or a riot to begin.

SBCCOM’s solution to mass decontamination isto use fire apparatus to form a corridor by parkingtwo fire apparatuses about 4.5 metres apart inopposite directions with the officer’s side facingthe other unit. High volume nozzles are placed onthe discharges. Auxiliary units and minimal staffare required to set up this corridor. Utilisation offront line apparatus and multiple crews is unneces-sary. Water pressure to the nozzles and elevatedwater distribution device should be kept athydrant pressure, or 60 psi.

If a snozzle, squirt, or deck gun is available onone of the apparatus, it should be used with lowpressure to spray water from its elevated position.These trucks can be set up in less than ten minutesand already have the crews in place to provideassistance. The biggest problem associated withthis set-up is the time needed for the units torespond from their station to either the scene orthe hospital. The benefit is that this does not takeany special apparatus or crew, only the typicalengine company found at your neighbourhoodfirehouse.

Once the victims have been directed towardsthe corridor, they will be instructed to disrobe nearthe front of the fire apparatus. The victims will betold to put their clothes into garbage bags andwrite their names on the bags. Once unclothed,the victims will be directed to walk slowly throughthe corridor being sprayed from every direction.They will be instructed to raise their arms andspread their legs and to try to get every body-surface flushed by the flowing water. When theyhave reached the middle of the corridor, they will

be instructed to turn around to ensure that thewater flow has had a chance to rinse every body-surface; gentle rubbing would be encouraged atthis point.

After moving through the corridor, the victimsshould be provided paper gowns or tyvek papersuits to provide modesty and some protectionfrom the elements. Then the patients will beevaluated to determine if additional evaluation ormedical treatment is necessary.

The SBCOOM MethodThe SBCOOM method would remove the mostcontamination from the most victims in theshortest period of time while utilising the leastamount of resources. While it will not get everyvictim 100 percent decontaminated (neither doesthe traditional methods), it would make mostvictims clean enough for hospital staff to evaluate them more thoroughly. If a seconddecontamination is necessary, the more traditionaldecontamination methods can be employed.

The information and guidelines provided bySBCCOM are available because Nunn-Lugar fundswere set aside for the federal government to

enhance the capabilities of local responders to aterrorist threat. SBCCOM was assigned the missionof developing an Improved Response Program (IRP)for emergency responders. Under this program,SBCCOM studied and then recommended emer-gency management guidelines for actions to betaken in response to a terrorist attack.

A number of major cities including Washington,D.C., Philadelphia, Houston and Virginia Beachhave accepted these recommendations and havemade them part of their Weapons of MassDestruction (WMD) decontamination strategy.Other communities need to consider their strategyin light of the SBCCOM guidance. Wastingvaluable resources (in times of budget deficits) ontent systems, portable showers and personnelexpenditures seems somewhat foolish when theSBCCOM system is an acceptable option.

These guidelines are available on the web inPDF format: Guidelines for Mass Casualty Decontamination During a Terrorist ChemicalAgent Incident, at http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/army/sbccom_decon.pdf; Guidelines forCold Weather Mass Casualty DecontaminationDuring a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident athttp://www.ecbc.army.mil/downloads/cwirp/ECBC_cwirp_cold_weather_mass_decon.pdf; and MassContaminated Fatalities During a Terrorist Chemi-cal Agent Incident at http://www.ecbc.army.mil/hld/dl/MFM_Capstone_August_2005.pdf. APF

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For further information, go tohttp://louisville.edu

Dennis K. Sullivan isAssistant Director at theDepartment of EnvironmentalHealth and Safety,University of Louisville,Louisville, Kentucky

This article was originally published in the Journal ofEmergency Management

Incidents around the world show that the number of victims

may be extremely high; higher in fact than what is considered

in the planning process. Hospitals and communities must

plan for decontaminating both small numbers of victims

and very large numbers.

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Too often we see the latest technology equip-ment installed in a project with insufficientattention given to the wiring system that

interconnects these components. This can seriouslyjeopardise the effectiveness of the entire system ina true fire situation.

Australian Standards mandate the use of two-hour fire rate cables in many aspects of the firealarm system, particularly in relation to mechanicalcontrol systems and building evacuation systems.The governing standard for these cables is AS/NZS3013: 2005 (Electrical installations – Classificationof the fire and mechanical performance of wiringsystem elements) which will be covered in greaterdetail later in this article.

One important point to note is that theAustralian Standards should be used as a minimumstandard for the installation to achieve certificationof the building during construction. These stan-dards are not designed to take into accountlongevity of the installation, environmental impactof the installation or the effectiveness of the system performance in a fire alarm system over and above the base system requirements.

Careful consideration should be given to howthe building is going to be evacuated and con-trolled in a fire and an assessment needs to bemade of critical points of potential weakness in thewiring system used. For example, in a typical basiccommercial environment that does not involveAS1668:2005 fan controls (The use of Ventilationand Air-Conditioning in Buildings), AS1670:2004(Fire detection, warning, control and intercomsystems – System design, installation and com-missioning – Fire) does not require standard pointtype smoke detectors to be wired in fire-ratedcable; a simple red TPS (Thermo Plastic Sheathed)

PVC insulated cable will suffice. The intent of thestandard is to simply register the first alarm, initiateevacuation and call the fire brigade. As pointed outearlier, this is a minimum requirement.

Unfortunately with this minimum requirement,as the fire spreads throughout the building, theintegrity of the wiring system cannot be guaran-teed and important additional information relatingto the spread of the fire and smoke may not berelayed to the firefighters in the fire control room.If the entire wiring system was fire-rated inaccordance with AS/NZS3013, this additionalinformation would definitely be available to thefirefighters in the fire control room.

In previous years there was a reluctance to usefire-rated cable in all aspects of the fire alarm sys-tem and it was impractical due to nature of theproduct and the fact that it came at a considerableadditional expense. The technology involved in themanufacture of polyester resins and cross-linkedpolymers has come a long way in the past decadeand now provides us with a range of new high-technology materials that make the widespreaduse of fire-rated cables far more economical andpractical than in earlier years.

The cross-linked polymer materials and micainsulation used in modern cables allow for simpleinstallation by an electrician as with any otherstandard PVC cable. The cables are extremelyflexible, easy to strip and terminate and requirelittle to no additional installation time.

It is also important to note that to achieve aneffective fire-rated installation to AS/NZS 3013, notonly does the cable itself need to be approved, butalso the installation and in particular the fixing of thecable needs to be in accordance with the manufac-turer’s guidelines. For example, there is no point

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Alarm Cable – Gett

Wiring products and their installation that interconnect fire alarm systemcomponents is one of the most important, yet most frequently overlooked, parts of the entire fire system integrity.

FIRE-RATED CABLE

Robert Kaslik

FireSense

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using a fire-rated cable if it is affixed to a cable traywith plastic cable ties. Plastic cable ties will meltduring a fire causing the cable installation to loseintegrity. It is important that steel cable ties are usedat appropriate intervals as nominated by the manu-facturer, and the cable is attached to the cable tray.In turn, the tray and its supports must also beapproved and certified for the desired fire rating. Insummary, it is important that all of the componentsused, and the way in which the cable wiring isinstalled and secured, satisfies the desired fire rating.

Modern fire-rated cables are almost alwaysmade from low smoke, low toxicity, zero halogenmaterials (often abbreviated as LSOH or LSZH). Thismeans that in a real fire, not only does the cableitself withstand the fire and continue to operate,the cable also does not emit dangerous levels ofsmoke or toxins in the way a PVC insulated cablewould in a fire. This makes the cable ideally suitedfor underground or enclosed areas.

LSOH and LSZH cables are also manufacturedwithout the use of ozone-depleting halogens,which provides an environmentally friendly solutionfor the installation. The use of fire-rated cablesprovides immediate PVC minimisation credits forthe installation under the Green Building scheme.

Understanding AS/NZS3013When installation standards refer at AS/NZS3013they also advise a minimum rating, such asWS52W. This rating system identifies the sub-classifications within AS/NZS 3013 and thereforethe “fire rating” for which the component is rated.

The classification system prefix is ‘WS’ followedby two numerals and a supplementary letter W(see above).

It is important to ensure that the minimumrating is achieved.

Generally, all Australian fire alarm system stan-dards call for a minimum two-hour fire rating. Thevariance between standards tends to come morewith the minimum mechanical rating that isrequired. For example AS1670.1 calls for a mini-mum rating of WS51W whereas AS1668 calls for aminimum rating of WS52W. Both of thesestandards have the same minimum “fire” ratingbut AS1668 calls for higher minimum level ofmechanical protection. It is also important toremember that a WS52W can always be used inplace of a WS51W cable but not vice versa.

ApprovalsInternational Standards, British Standards and ULStandard cables are not interchangeable withAustralia Standard AS/NZS3013. It is of critical impor-tance that any fire-rated fire alarm cables used inAustralian Standard projects are specifically testedand approved to AS/NZS3013. These tests are donefor both fire and mechanical properties and shouldbe independently certified by an accredited third-party testing laboratory. All cable manufacturersshould be able to provide copies of certificatesverifying third-party accreditation of their products toAS/NZS 3013 for both fire and mechanical testing.

The Australian Government’s CSIRO (Com-monwealth Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganisation) runs an ActivFire listing program(www.activfire.gov.au) that lists all fire alarm equip-ment approved for use in Australia. It also lists fire-rated cables that have been independently certifiedby third-party testing laboratories and are registeredfor use in Australian fire alarm systems. APF

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ing it Right

ALARM CABLE – GETTING IT RIGHT FIRE-RATED CABLE

For further information, go towww.firesense.com.au

Robert Kaslik is GeneralManager at FireSense

WS 5 2 W

1 15 minutes2 30 minutes3 60 minutes4 90 minutes5 120 minutes

Impact Cutting Level of Test (J) Test (kN) Protection

1 2.5 0.3 Light2 15 1.0 Moderate3 50 5.0 Heavy4 500 5.0 Very Heavy5 5000 5.0 Extremely

Heavy

The First numeral indicates thewiring system’s ability to maintain

circuit integrity during a firecondition.

The Second numeral indicates thewiring system’s degree of

mechanical protection due tocutting and impact load.

The ‘W’ suffix denotesthe wiring system’s

capability to maintainingcircuit integrity when

subjected to water sprayimmediately following a

fire condition.

Cables are subjected tofire at 1050°C for 120 minutes, then water sprayed for afurther 3 minutes.

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TECKO CO LTD2F, SK@Technopark, Mega-Dong190-1 Sangdaewon-Dong, Sungnam-CityKyungki-Do 462 807, KoreaContact: Mr K Y LeeTel: +82 31 776 2442Fax: +82 31 776 2444Email: [email protected]/DistributorMALAYSIA

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CHUBB HONG KONG LTD3 Hok Yuen Street EastHung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongContact: Mr Simon TsangTel: +852 2746 9628Fax: +852 2785 0849Email: simonsft.chubb.com.hkWebsite: www.chubb.com.hkDealer/DistributorINDIA

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ANCOM SYSTEMS INCBuilding 5, Courtyard 10, BeijingContact: Wang, Jacinta FTel: 86-10-6202-2792Email: [email protected]/Distributor

BEIJING CBT MACHINE & ELECTRICEQUIPMENT INCRoom 503, Building H, TimecourtNo. 6 yard, BeijingContact: Chou, YuTel: 010-84440107/8Email: [email protected]/Distributor

OCEANS SAFETY EQUIP CO LTDRm19A 10 & 11, Jazz Mansion, ShenzhenContact: Zhang, EchoTel: 86-755-8328-0633Email: [email protected]/Distributor

WUXI NEW FIRETRE SAFETECH LTDBlock 3 Long Shan Wen Bo Industrial ParkWuxi, Jiang Su PRCContact: Wang, ChadTel: 86 510 139 0619 8090Email: [email protected]: www.wfs.com.cnDealer/Distributor

HONG KONG

EASTERN FORUM FE CO LTDUnit A2, 1/F No 1123 Canton Road, MongkokContact: Fung, Eddy K PTel: 852-278-734-64Email: [email protected]: www.rescue.com.hkDealer/Distributor

SUPREME CORoom 1812, Park-In Commercial CenterMong KokContact: Chau, GaryTel: 852-27808818Email: [email protected]: www.supremeco.com.hkDealer/DistributorINDIA

UNI(CARE) EMERGENCY EQUIPMENTPVT LTDLeslico House, 2nd Floor Prof. V.S. Agashe RoadMumbai 400028, IndiaTel: 91-22-24221878 Fax: 91-22-24306044Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

P.T. MITRA TEKNIKATAMAJl Ekor Kuning No: 1, JakartaContact: Prabowo, BudhiTel: 62-21 6602144Email: [email protected]/Distributor

JAPAN

TEISEN – TEIKOKU SERI-I CO LTD103-0027, TokyoContact: Katano, YasuTel: 81 3 3281 3033Email: [email protected]: www.teisen.co.jpDealer/Distributor

KOREA

KEO WHA R & F CO LTDRM 1, FL 1, Jiwoo BuildingSeoulContact: Zyung, KennethTel: 82 02 335 0145 7Email: [email protected]/Distributor

MACAO

GOLDEN BLOSSOM TRADING CO LTD9/D, Nam Yue Commercial Centre, No.19, Calcada de St. Agostinho, MacauTel: +853 28365357Fax: +853 28365425 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

ALL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD14 Jansen Close, SingaporeContact: Phua AugustineTel: 065 6387 8887Email: [email protected]/Distributor

WASILAH HOLDINGS SDN BHDNo 15 & 17, Jin 3/4CKuala LumpurContact: Abdullah, Nor AzilizaTel: 603 410 761 01Email: [email protected]/DistributorPHILIPPINES

RESQTEK INDUSTRIAL SALES402 Paltoc St. Sta. Mesa, ManilaContact: Agudo, DonnTel: 632 715 3660Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

ALL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD14 Jansen CloseSingapore 648484SingaporeTel: 065 6387 8887 Dealer/DistributorTAIWAN

SUPER PREMIUM CO LTD18F-5, No. 16Jian Ba RoadChung Ho CityContact: Yeh, AnnieTel: 886-2-822-65-855Email: [email protected]/DistributorTHAILAND

S.P. & ASSOCIATES LTD40/747 1st Fl Moo 10 Nuanjan RKhet BuengkumContact: Eddie, ETel: 66-2-946-1593-98Email: [email protected]/Distributor

SEA AIR THAI CO LTD98 Soi Ramintra 49BangkokContact: Raskin, CraigTel: 668-7900-0783Email: [email protected]: www.seaairthai.comDealer/DistributorVIETNAM

APTES VIETNAM, JSCGround floor, 39 Nguyen Trai TowerHa NoiContact: Le Tung, DaoTel: 84 4 568 1886Email: [email protected]: www.aptes.com.vnDealer/Distributor

LACVIET TECHNICAL SCIENTIFITIC &ELECTRIC CO LTD152 Nguyen Hong Dao Str, Ward 14Ho Chi Minh CityContact: Nguyen, TuanTel: 84 8 8492 734Email: [email protected]: www.lacviettech.com.vnDealer/Distributor

AUSTRALIA

KDW CONSULTING LLC3023 Sonoma Way, VieraFl 32955, USAContact: Kenton D WarnerTel: 321 636 4543 Fax: 928 438 6382Email: [email protected]: www.cuttersedge.comRepresentative Office

CHINA

ANCOMBuilding 5, Courtyard 10 Village, MiddleroadNorth 3rd Ring RoadContact: Pei ZhangTel: 86 10 6202 2792 Fax: 86 10 6207 7929Email: [email protected]: www.ancom.cn/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/Distributor

NORLAN ENTERPRISES INC Room 952, #218 Tang Li Road, ChinaContact: Helen WangTel: 86 10 8467 3721/8467 3722Fax: 86 10 8467 3770Email: [email protected]: www.norlan.cn/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/Distributor

WUXI NEW FIRETRE SAFETECH LTD Block 3, Long Shan Wen Bo Industrial ParkQian Yao RoadHu Bin DistrictWuxi, Jiangsu Provence, PRC 214151Tel: +86 510 8225 5991Fax: +86 510 8275 4257Email: [email protected] Website: www.wfs.com.cnDealer/DistributorINDIA

ASKA EQUIPMENTS LTDAska House, 193 DeepaliDeepali ChowkOuter Ring Road – PitampuraNew Delhi 110 034, IndiaContact: Navdeep GargTel: 91 11 27014416/27014417 Fax: 91 11 27014413Email: [email protected]: www.askagroup.com/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/DistributorINDONESIA

PT. MITRA TEKNIKATAMA SUPPLINDOJl. Ekor Kuning No.1 Pasar IkanJakarta Utara 14440 – IndonesiaTel: +62 216602144Fax: +62 216602146Email: [email protected]/DistributorISRAEL

OFER FIRE RESCUE & SALVAGE LTDBinyamina 30500, IsraelContact: Ofer HalamishTel: 972 4 6288444Fax: 972 4 6288555Email: [email protected]: www.ofer.co.il/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/DistributorJAPAN

TEIKOKU SEN-I CO LTD5-13,2 Chome NihonbashiChuo-Ku, Tokyo 103, JapanTel: 81-3-3281-3026Fax: 81-3-3274-6397Email: [email protected]: www.teisen.co.jp/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/DistributorKOREA

KDW CONSULTING LLC3023 Sonoma Way, VieraFl 32955, USAContact: Kenton D WarnerTel: 321 636 4543Fax: 928 438 6382Email: [email protected]: www.cuttersedge.comRepresentative OfficeMALAYSIA

CITO MARKETING, SDN BHDNo. 11, Jalan SS15/4BSubang Jaya47500 Petaling JayaSelangor, Darul EhsanContact: Ahmad Nazmi Abu RaihanTel: +603 5631 1286Fax: +603 5634 0583Email: [email protected]@citogroup.com.myWebsite: www.cuttersedge.comDealer/Distributor

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PHILLIPINES

KDW CONSULTING LLC3023 Sonoma Way, VieraFl 32955 USAContact: Kenton D WarnerTel: 321 636 4543Fax: 928 438 6382Email: [email protected] Website: www.cuttersedge.comRepresentative OfficeSINGAPORE

KDW CONSULTING LLC3023 Sonoma Way, VieraFl 32955 USAContact: Kenton D WarnerTel: 321 636 4543Fax: 928 438 6382Email: [email protected] Website: www.cuttersedge.comRepresentative OfficeSOUTH KOREA

JINUTEC INTERNATIONAL DIVISION711 Visiontop Officetel 374-4Won-Dong, Osan-CitySouth KoreaContact: Na Hae-YulTel: 82 31 375 8558Fax: 82 31 375 4884Email: [email protected]: www.jinutec.com/www.cuttersedge.comDealer/DistributorTHAILAND

KDW CONSULTING LLC3023 Sonoma Way, VieraFl 32955 USAContact: Kenton D WarnerTel: 321 636 4543Fax: 928 438 6382Email: [email protected]: www.cuttersedge.comRepresentative OfficeU.A.E. DUBAI

PETROYAS FZEPO 262078, Jebel AliUnited Arab EmiratesContact: Mr. Mohammed Arfath, Sales EngineerTel: +971 (4) 4270260Fax: +971 (4) 4270250Email: [email protected]/Distributor

MARINATEC LLCNo. 120512th FloorGrosvenor Commercial TowerSheikh Zayeed RoadDubai, U.A.E.Contact: Mr. IliatiEmail: [email protected]/Distributor

DELTA FIREAUSTRALIA

DELTA FIRE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTDPO Box 2149Mansfield, QLD 4122AustraliaTel: +61(0)73349 7817Fax: +61(0)73219 4182Email: [email protected]: www.deltafire.com.auRepresentative Office

AUSTRALIA

DRAEGER SAFETY PACIFIC PTY LTD Axxess Corporate Park Unit 99/45 Gilby Road, Mt. WaverleyVIC 3149Australia Tel: +61 3 9265 5000Fax: +61 3 9265 5095Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.comRepresentative Office

CHINA

BEIJING FORTUNE DRAEGER SAFETYEQUIPMENT CO LTD A22, Yun An Road, B AreaTianzhu Airport Industrial ZoneBeijing 101300, China Tel: +86 10 8049 8000 Ext. 213 Fax: +86 10 8049 8005Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.comRepresentative Office INDONESIA

DRAEGER JAYA PTBeverly Antasari BuildingJl. Pangeran Antasari No.67Unit L, Cilandak BaratJakarta Selatan 12430Indonesia Tel: +62 21 7513 289 or +62 81 1907 678 Fax: +62 21 7512 052 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Representative Office JAPAN

DRAEGER SAFETY JAPAN LTD3-8-1 Toyo, Koto-KuTokyo 135-0016Japan Tel: +81 3 4461 5111 Fax: +81 3 4461 5100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Representative Office KOREA (SOUTH)

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD(KOREA REP. OFFICE) #306 Samwhan Digital Venture Tower280-13 Seongsu 2-ga 3-dongSeongdong-guSeoul 133-120, Korea (South)Tel: +82 2 64 15 8222 Fax: +82 2 64 15 8223 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.comRepresentative Office MALAYSIA

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD(MALAYSIA) 14, Jalan PJS, 11/18 Bandar Sunway46150 Petaling Jaya, SelangorMalaysiaTel: +60 3 5635 6460 Fax: +60 3 5635 4171 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Representative Office SINGAPORE

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD 67 Ayer Rajah Crescent#06-03, 139950 SingaporeTel: +65 6872 9288 Fax: +65 6512 1908 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Regional Office TAIWAN

DRAEGER SAFETY TAIWAN CO LTD12F, Kuohua Building, 868-5Chung Cheng Rd.Chung Ho City 235TaiwanTel: +886 2 2223 6388 Fax: +886 2 2223 2258 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Representative Office THAILAND

DRAEGER SAFETY (THAILAND) LTD123/20 Nonsi RdChong nonsiYannawaBangkok 10120ThailandTel: +66 2 681 1781 Fax: +66 2 681 1780 Email: [email protected] Website: www.draeger.com Representative Office

VIETNAM

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD No 5-A2 Nguyen Khanh Toan streetCau Giay districtHanoiVietnamTel: +84 4 2813463 Fax: +84 4 2813461 Email: [email protected]: www.draeger.com Representative Office

DR STHAMERHAMBURGSINGAPORE

TETRA FIRE ENGINEERING PTE LTD10 Ubi Crescent #05-04, Ubi TechparkSingapore 408564Contact: Mr T S LeeTel: (65) 6841 4429Fax: (65) 6841 5267 Email: [email protected]/DistributorINDIA

M/S ASKA EQUIPMENTS LTDAska House, 193 Deepali Square, Outer Ring RoadPitampura, New Delhi - 110 034, IndiaContact: Mr. Harsh A. Garg – Director (All India Sales)Tel: 011 27014416/27014417Mobile: +91 9910999651Fax: 011 27014413Email: [email protected]: www.askagroup.comDealer/Distributor

DUPONT FIREEXTINGUISHANTSCHINA

DUPONT CHINA HOLDING CO LTD Shanghai Branch Building #11 No.399 Keyuan Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong New District, Shanghai 201203 ChinaTel: 86-21-38622270Fax: 86-21-38622460 Representative OfficeINDIA

E.I.DUPONT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED7th Floor Tower C, DLF Cyber Greens Sector-25A, DLFCity, Phase-IIIGurgaon, Haryana 122 002India Tel: +91-124-409-1818Fax: +91-124-254-0889/90/91/92 Representative OfficeKOREA, REPUBLIC OF

DUPONT (KOREA) INCAsia Tower 3F, 726 Yeoksam-dong, Kangnam-KuSeoul, 135-719Korea, Republic of Tel: +82 2 2222 5420Representative OfficeMALAYSIA

DUPONT MALAYSIA SDN BHD6th Fl, Bangunan Samudra No. 1, Jalan KontraktorU1/14Shah Alam, Selangor 40150Malaysia Tel: +60 35 567-2500Fax: +60 35 569-2994 Representative OfficeSINGAPORE

DUPONT COMPANY (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD1 HarbourFront Place #11-01HarbourFront Tower OneSingapore 098633Tel: 279-3959Fax: 65-65863696 Representative Office

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AUSTRALIA

FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTDUnit 1/251, Ferntree Gully Road PO Box 75, Mt WaverleyVictoria 3149, Australia Tel: +61 3 8542 8901Fax: +61 3 9543 9109 Email: [email protected]: www.fire-protection.com.auDealer/DistributorBANGLADESH

MARS SYNDICATE114A, New DOHS, Eastern Rd. Lane #6Mohakhali Dhaka # 1206BangladeshContact: Ms.Purabi Matin CEO/Mr. Akm Rasid Hassan TechnicalTel: +88 02-882 6893 +88 018-1922 6281Email: [email protected]/DistributorCHINA

I-SAFE FIRE EQUIPMENT (TIANJIN) LTDNo.16, Chong Qing StreetJin Nan District, Tian JinP.R. China Tel: +86 22 8882 6965Fax: +86 22 8882 6970 Email: [email protected] Dealer/DistributorHONG KONG

THE JARDINE ENGINEERINGCORPORATION LTD5/F Tower A, Manulife Financial223-231, Wai Yip StreetKwun Tong, KowloonHong Kong Tel: 852 2807 4684Fax: 852 2503 4210 Email: [email protected]: www.jec.comDealer/DistributorINDIA

NEWAGE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS7, Champaklal Udyong BhavanSion (E) Mumbai 400 022India Tel: +91 22 2407 7421Fax: +91 22 2407 4229Email: [email protected]: www.newage-india.comDealer/DistributorINDONESIA

KARYA LESTARI MAKMUR PTJl. Pangeran Jayakarta, 85AKJakarta 10730, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 628 1933Fax: +62 21 628 1976Email: [email protected]/DistributorKOREA

FIRO CO LTD2F, Youngkang B/D, 667-12Daelim-3-DongYeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul KoreaContact: Mr. Towering Y.S SonTel: (82-2)-2668 5911Fax: (82-2)-2668 5914Email: [email protected]/DistributorMALAYSIA

FIKE ASIA PACIFIC SDN BHD18B, 2nd Floor, Jalan Astak L U8/LBukit Jelutong40150 Shah Alam, SelangorMalaysiaTel: +60 3 7859 1462Fax: +60 3 7859 1461Email: [email protected]: www.fike.comRepresentative Office

SUKIADA ENGINEERING SDN BHDNo. 20 Jalan Astaka L U8/LBukit Jelutong40150 Shah Alam, SelangorMalaysiaTel: +60 3 7845 2008Fax: +60 3 7845 6008Email: [email protected]: www.sukiada.com.myDealer/DistributorNEW ZEALAND

FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES LTD Unit B1, 8 Henry Rose PlaceAlbany 0632North ShoreAuckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 (09) 415 5488 Fax: +64 (09) 443 7867 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fire-protection.com.auPAKISTAN

MGH ENGINEERING AND CONTROL PVT LTD H. # 20 St., #5/A Kot ShahabdinShahdrahLahore 54950Pakistan Tel: +92 42 7913064Fax: +92 42 7913064 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mgheng.com Dealer/DistributorPHILIPPINES

FIRE SOLUTIONS INC1028 Malaya StreetMalanday Marikina City1805 PhilippinesTel: +63 2 371 9774Fax: +63 2 374 3041Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

AZCEND ASIA PTE LTDBlk 21, Kallang Avenue #04-165Singapore 339412Tel: (65) 6299 0798Fax: (65) 6299 3735Email: [email protected]/DistributorSRI LANKA

BUILDING SERVICES (M&E) ENGINEERINTERNATIONAL PVT LTD122, Dawson Street, Colombo 02 Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 4717 500 Fax: +94 11 245 4653 Email: [email protected] Dealer/DistributorTAIWAN

SUNMORN INC7F.-2, 76, Nan Jing W. RoadTaipei 10352, TaiwanTel: +886 2 2550 3500Fax: +886 2 2550 5350Email: [email protected]: www.sunmoreinc.comDealer/DistributorTHAILAND

ANTI-FIRE CO LTD316-316/1, Sukhumvit 22 RoadKlongtoeyBangkok 10110, ThailandTel: +66 2 260 4565Fax: +66 2 258 2422Email: [email protected]: www.antifire.comDealer/DistributorVIETNAM

EUROPEAN TECH JSCNo. 50, 218/27Lac Long Quan StreetTay Ho Dist., HanoiVietnamTel: +84 4 3755 7179Fax: +84 4 3755 7178 Email: [email protected]/Distributor

FIRE FIGHTINGENTERPRISESAUSTRALIA

AMPAC TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD7 Ledgar Road, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021 Tel: +618 9242 3333Fax: +618 9242 3334Website: www.ampac.netDealer/DistributorKOREA

HI MAX CO LTDSicox Tower, 115-Ho 513-14, Sangdaewon-DongJungwon-Gu, Sungnam-City, Kyungki Do, KoreaTel: +82 31 769 7698Dealer/DistributorMALAYSIA

FITTERS ENG SERVS SDN BHDNo.1 Block C, Jalan DataranSd1 Pju 9, 52200 Bandar SriDamansara, Kuala Lumpar, MalaysiaTel: +60 3 62767155Fax: +60 3 62758712Dealer/DistributorNEW ZEALAND

AMPAC INDUSTRIES LTDPO Box 100-149, North Shore Mail CentreGlenfield, Auckland Tel: +64 94438072Fax: +64 94438073Dealer/DistributorSINGAPORE

ACCLAIM SYSTEMS PTE LTDBlk 104, Boon Keng Road, 05-01 Singapore 339775Tel: +656 2990 798Fax: +656 299 3735Dealer/Distributor

ALARM SUPPLY PTE LTD63 Jalan Pemimpin, 03-07Pemimpin Industrial BldgSingapore 577219 Tel: 00 656 258 3445Fax: 00 656 258 6428Dealer/DistributorTAIWAN

HORING LIH IND CO LTD4f No 18 Lane 327 Chung Shan RoadSec 2, Chung-Ho-CityTaipei Hsien, TaiwanTel: +886 2224 87599Fax: +886 2224 07752Dealer/DistributorTHAILAND

TEEYA MASTER SYSTS CO LTD100/101-102 Vongvanji, Building B, 30th FlrRama 9 Road, Huaykhwang, Bangkok 10320, ThailandTel: +662 2 6451130Fax: +662 2 2488540Dealer/Distributor

HOLMATRO RESCUEEQUIPMENTAUSTRALIA

CHUBB FIRE & SAFETY149-155 Milton StreetAshfield, NSW 2131Tel: +61 (0)2 9581 6666Fax: +61 (0)2 9581 6426Email: [email protected]: www.chubb.com.auDealer/DistributorBANGLADESH

SPERRY INTERNATIONAL5/5, Block – A (1st floor), IQBAL Road,Mohammadpur, Dhaka – 1207BangladeshContact: Mr Nazrul ShaheedTel: +88 02 911 02 64/+88 02 812 08 45Fax: +88 02 912 02 41Email: [email protected] Website: www.sam-sperry.comDealer/Distributor

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BRUNEI

IECS SDN BHD13A Simpang 544-22, Jalan JerudongB.S.B. Brunei DarussalamContact: Roger Sim Tel: +673 2 612 717Fax: +673 2 612 720Email: [email protected]/DistributorCHINA

HOLMATRO CHINAUnit 14/D – 9 Joy Tower, 9 Zhen Ning RoadShanghai 200050, P. R. China Contact: Floris EversTel: +86 21 5238 7330Fax: +86 21 5238 7320Email: [email protected]: www.holmatro-china.comRepresentative OfficeHONG KONG

ABLESLINK CO LTDUnit B4, 2/F., Block B, Sheung Shui Plaza3 Ka Fu Close, Sheung Shui, N.T., Hong KongContact: Mr Randy HauTel: +852-2466 4568Fax: +852-2466 4569Email: [email protected]/DistributorINDIA

RESQ TECHNOLOGIESC - 202, Shilalekh, Opp. Police Stadium, ShahibagAhmedabad - 380 004, IndiaContact: Rohit V ShahMobile: +91-9427310159/9924210159Fax: +91-79-25627194Email: [email protected]/DistributorINDONESIA

PT ESA KARYA MANDIRIjl.Sunter ParadiseTimur Raya, F21 No. C42, Jakarta 14350Contact: Mr Benny N LiemTel: 062-21-6412936/65303502Fax: 062-21-6412937Email: [email protected]/DistributorJAPAN

AKAO & CO LTD4-13-1 Shinmachi Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan 550-0013Contact: Masaya SagaTel: +81-6-6532-6256Fax: +81-6-6532-3095Email: [email protected]: www.akao-co-co.jpDealer/DistributorKOREA (SOUTH)

KEO WHA HITEC CO LTDRm-1Fl, Jiwoo Bldg, 376-12Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, KoreaContact: Mr Kenneth ZyungTel: 82-(02)-336-0145-7Fax: 82-(02)-336-0180Email: [email protected]: www.kh-hitec.comDealer/DistributorMACAU SAR

TCT TRI-CONTINENTAL TRADINGCOMPANY LTD4/F-“E”, Dynasty Plaza Bldg411-417 Ald. Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao, Macau S.A.R.Contact: John FerreiraTel: +853 2875-0008Fax: +853 2875-0007Email: [email protected], [email protected],[email protected]: www.tct.com.moDealer/DistributorMALAYSIA

PANDAN NIAGA SDN BHDNo. 81A, Jalan Tabla 33/21 Shah Alam Technology Park, Seksyen 33340400 Shah AlamSelangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaContact: Mohd Rashdi Abd RahmanTel: +603 5122 1310Fax: +603 5122 1279Email: [email protected]/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

CHUBB FIRE & SAFETY3 Fisher CrescentMt WellingtonAucklandContact: David HodgsonTel: +64 (0)9 270 7234Fax: +64 (0)9 270 7235Email: [email protected]: www.chubb.co.nzDealer/DistributorPHILIPPINES

WALLGREEN INDUSTRIAL VENTURESCORP62 West AvenueQuezon CityPhilippines 1104Contact: Francisco C DizonTel: +6 32 411 0818Mobile: +6 32 0917 820 1947Fax: +6 32 411 0818Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

ADVENTRA PTE LTD1301 Bedok North Avenue 4#02-06 Singapore 489945SingaporeTel: +65 6898 2293Fax: +65 6442 6201Email: [email protected]: www.adventra.com.sgDealer/DistributorSRI LANKA

HALCHEM LANKA PVT LTD7, Siri Dhamma MawathaColombo 10Contact: Cyril HalloluwaTel: +94 11 5843213 Mobile: +94 777 315 375Fax: +94 11 2674 615 and 2792 406Email: [email protected]: www.halchem-lanka.comDealer/DistributorTAIWAN

PARKSON TRADING CO LTDNo. 50, 3F, Hua-Ning RdGuo Shan Dist.80471 Kaohsiung CityTaiwan, R.O.C.Contact: Mr Johnson PengTel: +886-7-552-1650Fax: +886-7-552-7999Email: [email protected]/DistributorTHAILAND

CHASE ENTERPRICE (SIAM) CO LTD497 Somdejprapinklao RoadBangyeekhanBangplad, Bangkok, 10700ThailandContact: Mr Sutham KhonwaiTel: +6628194000Fax: +6628194055Email: [email protected] Website: www.Chasesiam.comDealer/Distributor

KENTECAUSTRALIA

INCITE FIREUnit 3165 Rookwood RoadYagoonaNSW 2199AustraliaTel: +61 2 9707 2200Email: [email protected] Website: www.incitefire.com.au Dealer/DistributorMALAYSIA

VES SOLUTION SDN BHDNo.14A, Jalan Kota Raja E/27,Taman Alam Megah, Seksyen 2740400 Shah Alam, SelangorMalaysiaTel: 603 5192 1070Email: [email protected]/Distributor

4TECH ELECTRONIC SDN BHD32-A, Tingkat 1, Jalan 6/2,Pandan Indah Commercial Park,55100 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: +60 (3) 4280 5393,Email: [email protected]: www.4tech.com.myDealer/Distributor

PAC FIRE AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA

PAC FIRE AUSTRALIAUnit 1, 28 Burnside RoadHallmarc Business ParkYatala Qld 4207, Australia Tel: +61 7 3441 7100Fax: +61 7 3441 7177Email: [email protected]: www.pacfire.com.auRepresentative Office

AUSTRALIA

PAC FIRE AUSTRALIA1/28 Burnside RoadHallmarc Business ParkYatala, QLD 4207AustraliaTel: +61 7 3441 7100Fax: +61 7 3441 7177Email: [email protected]: www.pacfire.com.auDealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND AND ASIA-PACIFIC (Excluding Australia)

PACIFIC HELMETS (NZ) LTDPO Box 866, 315 Heads RoadWanganui 4501New ZealandTel: +64-6-344-5019Fax: +64-6-344-5376Email: [email protected]: www.pacifichelmets.com Manufacturer/Distributor

AUSTRALIA

ADA (AUSTRALIAN DEFENSE APPARELPTD LTD)14 Gaffney StreetCoburgVictoria 3058Contact: Rob Walsh, Sales & Marketing ManagerEmergency ServicesTel: +61 3 9353 4552Email: [email protected]: www.ada.com.auGarment Maker

BRUCKUnits 12/13, 79-83 High StreetKEW Victoria 3101AustraliaContact: Michael SmithTel: +61 4 0324 7309Email: [email protected] PBI Weaver

ELLIOTT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD23 Vauxhall StreetVirginia QLD 4014AustraliaTel: +61 7 3265 2944Fax: +61 7 3265 2903Website: www.elliottaustralia.com Garment Maker

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LION APPAREL – ASIA PACIFICAsia Pacific – Protective Systems GroupUnit 3, 15 Dunstan RoadWingfieldSouth Australia5013 AustraliaContact: Warren Hoare, Regional Managing DirectorTel: +61 8 8139 7777Email: [email protected] Maker

PAC FIRE1/28 Burnside RoadHallmarc Business ParkYatala Qld 4207AustraliaContact: Keith Ward, Managing DirectorTel: +61 7 3441 7100Fax: +61 7 3441 7177Email: [email protected]: www.pacfire.com.auGarment Maker

STEWART & HEATON150 Francisco StreetBelmont WA 6104AustraliaContact: Brian Thomson, Business DevelopmentManagerTel: +61 8 9277 5555Email: [email protected] Maker

CHINA

YINGTELAI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD76 Xihuan RoadChangPing DistrictBejing 102200, ChinaContact: Xue Feng LIU, Vice Chairman GeneralManagerTel: +86 10 6974 2811Email: [email protected] Maker

HONG KONG

WAH TAI ENTERPRISES LTD7/F Block FGolden Bear Industrial Centre66-82 Chai Wan KOK StreetTsuen Wan N.T. Hong KongHong Kong SARContact: Johnny Ho, President, Special Products DivisionTel: +852 2771 6360Email: [email protected]

SEOJIN TEXRoom 201 Kum Ho BuildingSoongin-DongJongro-gu Seoul110550, Korea (Republic of)Contact: C J Yoon, DirectorTel: +82 22 253-7905 Email: [email protected]

SAN CHEONG COMPANY LTD185 Songmoon-Ri-MyunCheoin-GuYongin-siGyeonggi-Do 449-823Korea (Republic of )Contact: Soo Youk LeeTel: +82 31 321 4077 Email: [email protected]: www.sancheong.comGarment Maker

SECURITONASIA PACIFIC

SECURITON (M) SDN BHDNo. 19ALorong Rahim Kajai 13Taman Tun Dr. IsmailMY-60000 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaContact: Mr Lewis ChongTel: +60 3 7725 1699Fax: +60 3 7725 1677Email: [email protected]: www.securiton.comRepresentative Office

CHINA, SHANGHAI

SWISS SECURITAS (BEIJING) CO LTDSHANGHAI COMPANYRoom A23rd Floor Shimei MansionNo. 445 Jiangning RoadJing’an AreaShanghai 200041P.R.ChinaContact: Ms Tracy Yang/Mr Todd ZengTel: +86 21 5228 8111 Fax: +86 21 5228 8325Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

SWISS SECURITAS ASIA PTE LTD56 Serangoon North Ave 4#06-03Singapore 555851Contact Mr Andy Gan/Mr Jeffrey TanTel: 65 6853 8066 Fax: 65 6853 5939Email: [email protected]: www.securitas.sg Dealer/Distributor

AUSTRALIA

FIRE & RESCUE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD190 Main Rd, BlackwoodSouth Australia, 5051Contact: Dale ThompsonTel: +61 8 8370 2739 Fax: +61 8 8370 2738Email: [email protected]/Distributor

FIRE & SAFETY WA96 Furniss Rd, LandsdaleWestern Australia, 6065Contact: Kerry LovettTel: +61 8 9302 3210 Fax: +61 8 9302 6110Email: [email protected]/Distributor

SOLBERG ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD PO Box 182Kingswood NSW 2747Australia Contact: Ted Schaefer (Technical Manager)Tel: 61 2 9673 5300Email: [email protected] Website: www.solbergfoams.com Representative Office

MALAYSIA

RHINOSHIELD INDUSTRIES(M) SDN BHD H-0-5 Ground Floor Plaza DamasNo. 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1Sri Hartamas50480 Kuala LumpurMalaysia Contact: C K Lim (General Manager)Tel: +603 62033850 Fax: +603 62032245 Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

CMA ENGINEERING SINGAPORE PTE LTD1, Yishun St. 23#04-01 YS-OneSingapore 768441Contact: Christopher LeeTel: +65 6563 6860 Fax: +65 6563 2366Email: [email protected]/Distributor

AUSTRALIA

GAAM EMERGENCY PRODUCTS29 Temple Dr., PO Box 211, ThomastownVictoria 3074, AustraliaTel: +61 3 9464 8400Fax: +61 3 9464 8415Email: [email protected]: www.gaam.com.auDealer/DistributorBRUNEI

S.K. ROSENBAUER PTE LTD8 Tuas Drive 2, Singapore, 638643, SingaporeTel: 6568623155Fax: 6568620273Email: [email protected]: www.skrosenbauer.com Dealer/DistributorCHINA

TASK FORCE TIPS INC3701 Innovation Way, ValparaisoIN 46383-9327, United States of AmericaTel: 1 219 548 4000Fax: 1 219 464 0620Email: [email protected]: www.tft.com Head OfficeHONG KONG

ROTTER INTERNATIONAL LTDFlat B 1/F Block 3, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: 85227517770Fax: 85227562051Email: [email protected]/DistributorINDIA

FOREMOST TECHNICO PVT LTDM-1, Green Park Extension, New Delhi 110016, IndiaTel: +91 (11) 2619 6982Fax: +91 (11) 2616 6961Email: [email protected]: www.foremost-india.comDealer/DistributorINDONESIA

PT PALMAS ENTRACOJl. Krekot 85, Jakarta-Pusat, IndonesiaTel: +62 (21) 384 1681Fax: +62 (21) 380 2660Email: [email protected]/DistributorJAPAN

YONE CORPORATION23, Nishinakaai-Cho, NishinokyoNakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604, JapanTel: +81 (7) 582-11185Fax: +81 (7) 580-12263Email: [email protected] Website: www.yone-co.co.jpDealer/DistributorKOREA (SOUTH)

SHILLA FIRE CO LTD433-11 Non Hon-Dong, Nam Dong-GuInchon City 405-300, South KoreaTel: +82-02-3665 9011 Fax: +82-02-3663 9113Email: [email protected]: www.firekorea.comDealer/DistributorMALAYSIA

SENTRIX TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD No. 22, Jalan TP 3/1, Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaTel: +603 8023-5228Fax: +603 8023-5618 Email: [email protected]: www.sentrix.comDealer/Distributor

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MYANMAR

TASK FORCE TIPS INC3701 Innovation Way, ValparaisoIN 46383-9327United States of AmericaTel: 1 219 548 4000Fax: 1 219 464 0620Email: [email protected]: www.tft.com Head OfficeNEW ZEALAND

WORMALD (TYCO SAFETY PRODUCTS)6 Portage Road, New Lynn Auckland 0600New Zealand Tel: +64 9 826 1716Fax: +64 9 826 1868 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wormald.co.nzDealer/Distributor PAKISTAN

FIRESTOP PVT LIMITED6/B, 1st Floor, Dinar ChambersPO Box #5786West Wharf Road, Karachi-74000, Pakistan Tel: 9221-2315675, 2313065Fax: 9221-2310457, 5831015 Email: [email protected] Website: www.firestopaids.comDealer/DistributorPAPUA NEW GUINEA

TASK FORCE TIPS INC3701 Innovation WayValparaiso, IN 46383-9327United States of AmericaTel: 1 219 548 4000Fax: 1 219 464 0620Email: [email protected]: www.tft.com Representative OfficePHILIPPINES

ALLIANCE INDUSTRIAL SALESUnit 4, Finlandia Town Homes#1700 Dian, cor. Finlandia StreetBrgy, San Isidro1234 Makati City, Philippines Tel: +63 2 8908 818Fax: +63 2 896 0083 Email: [email protected]/DistributorSINGAPORE

S.K. ROSENBAUER PTE LTD8 Tuas Drive 2, Singapore 638643SingaporeTel: +65 6862 3155Fax: +65 6862 0273Email: [email protected]: www.skrosenbauer.comDealer/DistributorTAIWAN

TASK FORCE TIPS INC3701 Innovation Way, ValparaisoIN 46383-9327United States of AmericaTel: 1 219 548 4000Fax: 1 219 464 0620Email: [email protected]: www.tft.com Head OfficeTHAILAND

ANTI-FIRE CO LTD316-316/1, Sukhumvit 22 RoadKlongtoey KlongtoeyBangkok 10110ThailandTel: +66 2 259-6898Fax: +66 2 258-2422Email: [email protected]: www.antifire.comDealer/DistributorVIETNAM

TAN DUC JOINT STOCK COMPANY N15-16 D2 StreetHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: 84-88990 678Fax: 84-88990 698 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tanducco.com.vnDealer/Distributor

WILLIAMS FIRE &HAZARD CONTROLAUSTRALIA

MICHAEL SORENSEN937 Oxenford Tamborine RdWongawallanQLD. 4210AustraliaTel: +61 (0) 7 5573 2221Mobile: +61 (0) 419 654 697 Fax: +61 (0) 7 5573 2774Email: [email protected]/Distributor

YONE CORPORATIONJAPAN

23 Nishi NakaaichoNishinokyoNakagyo-kuKyoto 604 8441Japan Tel: +81 (0) 75 821 115 Fax: +81 (0) 75 801 2263Website: www.yone-co.co.jpRepresentative Office

ZIAMATICAUSTRALIA

ANGUS FIREFerntree Gully Business Post CentrePO Box 291Ferntree GullyVictoria 3156AustraliaTel: 613-9765-3800Fax: 613-9765-3801Dealer/Distributor

CHUBB FIRE314 Boundary RoadDingley, Victoria 3172AustraliaTel: 612-8748-7235Fax: 612-9475-1440Dealer/Distributor

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDPO Box 682Baeside, Victoria 3195AustraliaTel: 613-9518-5588Fax: 613-9518-5577Dealer/Distributor

QUELL FIRE & SAFETY17-19 Orion RoadLane CoveNew South Wales 10000AustraliaTel: 612-9928-7456Dealer/Distributor

SEM FIRE & RESCUE PTY LTDPO Box 124WendoureeVictoria 3355AustraliaTel: 613-5339-3109Fax: 613-5338-1329Dealer/DistributorCHINA

GENTECH VEHICLE ENGINEERINGShop B1-B23, G/F.6 Choi Fai StreetSheung Shui, N.T., Hong KongChinaTel: 852-2473-6201Fax: 852-2493-2390Dealer/Distributor

FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT333 Canton Road Tsim Sha TsuiKowloon, Hong KongChinaTel: 852-2733-7829Fax: 852-2311-2542Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

NEWAGE INDUSTRIESAmbawadi Industrial EstateSurendranagar, Gujarat363001, IndiaTel: 91-022-2407-7421Fax: 91-022-2407-4229Dealer/DistributorINDONESIA

PT. BURMI CERAH AGUNGJalan Pangerah Jayakarta No 68 Blok A/10Jakarta 10730, IndonesiaTel: 622-1639-2889Fax: 622-1629-8887Dealer/Distributor

CV RAHMAJalan Pangeran Antasari No 25Karang Rejo RT. 62Balikpapan-City, 76124IndonesiaTel: 625-4242-5147Fax: 625-4273-6218Dealer/DistributorISRAEL

EIDAN SAFETY11 Mosh Levi StreetNew Industrial AreaRishon Le Zion 75658IsraelTel: 972-3953-5878Fax: 972-3961-6501Dealer/Distributor

HATEHOF LTDHasadna 10 St. Ziporit Industrial ZoneBox No. 639Nazarath Elite, 17001IsraelTel: 972-4641-0611Fax: 972-4641-0608Dealer/DistributorJAPAN

M.E.S. TOKKI CO LTD2-23-2, Turuya-cho,Kanagawa-ku, Yokahama 221-0835TS Plaza Bld. 13F, JapanTel: 81-45-534-6870Fax: 81-45-313-1740Dealer/Distributor

MORITA CORP1-5 Techno ParkSanda City, Hyogo 669-1339JapanTel: 810-6751-1351Fax: 810-6754-3461Dealer/DistributorMALAYSIA

NORTH JAVA SEA GROUPLot 6358, KBLD Block 10Desa Lutong Industrial EstateLutong Baru, 98008 MiriSarawakMalaysiaTel: 6085-66-000-8Fax: 6085-66-361-8Dealer/DistributorSINGAPORE

COMFORTDELGRO ENGINEERING PTE LTDNo. 6 Defu Avenue 1Singapore 539537Tel: 65-383-7834Dealer/Distributor

MECHFIRE ENGINEERING &CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD281B, Tanjong Katon RoadSingapore 437064Tel: 65-6862-8997Fax: 65-6862-7483Dealer/Distributor

SK ROSENBAUR PTE LTD8 Tuas DriveSingapore 638643Tel: 658-623-155Fax: 658-620-273Dealer/Distributor

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