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Front Cover Picture: South Korean rescueworkers check the subway train destroyed bya fire at a subway station in Taegu, about 320 km (200 miles) southeast of Seoul,February 18, 2003. A South Korean fire rescueofficial said that there were about 100 morebodies in a burned subway car after asuspected arson attack on a undergroundtrain in the South Korean city of Taegu. Picture courtesy of REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonKKH/FA

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05 NFPA Foreword

07-16 News,

Product Profiles,

Reviews & Viewpoints

19-21 Gaseous

Suppression Systems

and The Environmental

Challenge

23-26 The

Evolution of the Foam

Top Pourer

29-32 The Future of

Thermal Imaging

Technology

35-38 New

Technology SCBA – A

Giant Step Forward

41-44 Don’t Learn

by Accident: The

Importance of Training

47-51 Hydraulic

Rams Versus Lifting

Bags

53-58 New Fire

Protection Technology

for LNG Hazards

61-65 Mass Decon

Techniques and

Concerns

67-70 Fixed

Installation Firewater

Pump Packages

72-79 Distributor &

Representative Office

Listing

80 Advertisers’ Index

47-51

41-44

35-38

23-26

19-21

61-65

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Contents

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FOREWORD

Modern communication technology, especi-ally the Internet, has made it possible forinformation to be brought forth from any

country and disseminated almost instantly all overthe globe. Most importantly, it offers the promiseof greater advances than ever before in thedevelopment and application of technologies andpractices that save lives and protect property.

NFPA began offering online learning programsin early 2003 and to date over 12,000 industryprofessionals have registered for various programs.We offer four certificate programs: Fire AlarmFundamentals, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Elec-trical Installations in Hazardous Locations, and Fireand Life Safety in Health Care Occupancies. Thesefour major programs segment into various individ-ual modules. Participants can take any or all ofthese programs to suit their learning needs. Forexample, the Automatic Sprinkler System Certifi-cate Courses include modules such as: Sprinklerdesign, Deluge and Pre-action systems, Dry-PipeSystems and Sprinkler components to name a few.Each segment can be learned individually. Also, weoffer additional online programs in FlammableLiquids (three modules), Fire Extinguishers atWork, and Terrorist Awareness for FirstResponders. A complete description and listing ofthe programs can be found at www.nfpawbt.org.

Learners can sign up for one or more programsand have up to 90 days to complete them so it is agreat way to learn at your own pace. Throughouteach program, learners are challenged to check their

knowledge and understanding of the information.Since Online Learning is self-paced and internetaccessible, learners can work with it just about any-where they have a computer and connectivity. Forthis reason, remote technical professionals, overseasand international individuals, and others who aretime-limited can also get the advanced technicaltraining they need to advance their professionalcapability and their careers. We recently receivedfeedback from an online subscriber from Karachi,Pakistan who signed up for the Fire and Life Safetyin Healthcare Occupancies certificate programnoting the importance of the course as he contin-ues to build a career as a hospital safety officer.

There is tremendous commitment from thepeople in our industry. Despite the diversity ofpeople around the world, I realized what a smallworld we have become. NFPA receives weeklyinquiries from people across the globe: from theAmericas and Caribbean, to the Middle East andthroughout Asia. Many of these questions areregarding how our online learning works, whichprograms are right for them, how do they canaccess the content, and a variety of othermatters. What surprises all online learningcustomers is the speed and detail of the answersthey receive. NFPA makes it a point that no matterwhere in the world they live, they get a promptand welcoming response. To us, that is simpleprofessional courtesy and what our members andcustomers rightfully expect. We are honored to bean internationally trusted learning partner.

By Olga Caledonia

Executive DirectorInternationalOperations, NFPA

Foreword NFPA code trainingAs I travel around the world, the question I get asked the most is, how can I getaccess to NFPA code training? Surprisingly, the answer is very simple, NFPA’sOnline seminars!

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Forming part of a revolutionary, completesystem solution from DRAEGER SAFETY,the new Draeger PSS 7000 BreathingApparatus (BA) has been specificallydesigned with the needs of firefighters inmind. Developed by professionals for use ineven the most hostile of environments, thisinnovative set boasts advanced technologyas well as a modular design. Enabling theset to be easily and quickly configured tosuit different operational requirements, italso provides seamless integration withfacemasks, head protection andcommunications equipment.

Easily upgraded to meet future needs,the Draeger PSS 7000 is the latestdevelopment in Draeger’s ongoingcommitment to the provision of worldclass breathing apparatus and incorporatestried and tested pneumatics as well as themost advanced materials. Bringing greaterconfidence to users by combining the verybest ergonomics with reliability, durabilityand safety, it also offers easy care andmaintenance. In addition, the Draeger PSS7000 combines a wide range of featuresto maximise comfort and minimise bothstress and fatigue, and is ideal for use withpersonal monitoring and/or telemetrysystems.

The new harness, for example, featuresadvanced compression mouldedcomfortable padding that combines hightemperature performance with exceptionalwear resistance. A high grip, anti-slipsurface ensures that the harness stays inposition and the set remains secure on thebody, whilst a quick release mechanism onboth the waistbelt and shoulder harnessallows quick and easy detachment for easy

cleaning and maintenance.Adjustable and robust, the new heavy

duty stainless steel strap buckles ensurelong life and easy operation when donning

and doffing, and the shoulder pads andwaistbelt both feature a new quick releasemechanism for easy maintenance. As anadded benefit, the new hose sleeves onthe shoulder harness are covered withreflective material to increase visibility and,at the same time, provide additional hoseprotection and minimise the risk ofsnagging.

Also featuring 3-point heightadjustment, the lightweight, high strengthcarbon composite back plate incorporatesfurther integral hose channels to eliminatesnagging and offer improved protection.Large carrying handles have also beenintegrated for better handling and safety,and a new slide and swivel waistbeltmechanism ensures correct positioning onthe body during donning. The first stagepressure reducer has also been fitted witha quick release mechanism for easymaintenance.

For more information, please contact:Draeger Safety Asia Pte Ltd.Tel: +65 6773 9288Email: [email protected]

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NEWS

New Industry Leading 10-year Controller, Motorand Valve Warranty ELKHART BRASS continues to lead the categoryin innovations with the announcement they areexpanding the existing 10-year valve warrantyto include the controller and the electric motor.

“The improvements we have made inresearch, design, manufacturing and testingover the last few years have lead to buildingthe highest quality waterflow systems in theindustry. These improvements drove this new,expanded warranty and prove the confidencewe have in our Unibody Electric Valveproduct,” stated Don Sjolin, Marketing Directorfor Elkhart Brass.

The 10-year warranty now covers all valverelated electric components, including thecontroller, the motor, and the sensor(s). Thewarranty is the most comprehensive andlongest warranty on electric waterflowcomponents in the industry.

“We are on a mission to increase acceptanceof electric valves in the industry. The newUnibody Electric Valve system provides criticalpressure and flow data in the cab and/or at thepump panel. More accurate control andknowledge of waterflow improves safety. This

warranty is just one of the ways we are helpingto change current electric valve perceptionswith the ultimate goal of improving firefightersafety,” stated Don Sjolin.

The new warranty takes effect immediatelyon the Unibody Electric Valve system.

For more information, please contact:Elkhart Brass, Inc.Email: [email protected]: www.elkhartbrass.com

The New PSS 7000 – RevolutionaryBreathing Apparatus from Draeger Safety

Elkhart Brass Expands UnibodyElectric Valve Warranty

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SHOW PREVIEW

The main event for security professionals thisyear will also incorporate the 7th Fire & Res-cue Asia 2007 (FRA) and the 2nd Homeland

Security Asia 2007 (HSA). These exhibitions willfeature breakthroughs in advanced technologicalsafety & security equipment and devices, intelli-gent systems, fire prevention management andproducts.

SSA, held once every two years for the last 18 years, has been positioned as a hub forregional security professionals and has attractedthousands of visitors more than half of whichcomes from regional countries like Malaysia,Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

A series of other events, conference andseminars will be held concurrently during theexhibitions, such as the Asia Security Conference2007, Security Technologies and Security IndustryFocus Seminars. CISCO’s influential presence as aco-organiser for the conference, will also see themadding on several prominent security personalitiesfrom around the world.

Notable speakers representing various industrieswill come together to discuss topics that cover allaspects of security and its challenges in thepresent environment. Speakers line-up includes Dr.Rohan Gunaratna, Head of International Centrefor Political Violence & Terrorism Research (ICPVTR)S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies(RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU);DAC Anselm Lopez, Director of Security IndustryRegulatory Department (SIRD) in Singapore PoliceForce; Mr. Bill Chua, the Executive Vice Presidentand Global Head for Delivery Channels andOperations of United Overseas Banking Group; Mr.

Christian Sommade, Executive Director of Euro-pean Homeland Security Association (France); Mr.Tan Tong Hai, President & Chief Executive Officerof Singapore Computer Systems (SCS) and Mr.Wallace Gowin, the Regional Security Director AsiaPacific of Agility.

This year, the organiser is projecting more than300 exhibitors representing more than 30 countries.As a sign of increasing global concerns, CEMS isalso expecting a 60% increase in visitorship madeup of mostly regional safety & security managersand consultants, properties & facilities managers,developers, architects and trade professionals.

Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, SeniorMinister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry ofHome Affairs, will be the Guest-Of-Honour at theconference official opening.

For more information, log on to www.safetysecurityasia.com.sg APF

For further enquiries, kindlycontact:Mr Derick DingExhibition ManagerConference & ExhibitionManagement ServicesTel: (65) 6278 8666Hp: (65) 9692 1122Fax: (65) 6278 4077Email: [email protected]

Mr Michael NgAssociate, iBRANDTel: (65) 6222 8968Hp: (65) 90286757Fax: (65) 6222 8969Email:[email protected]

Safety SecurityAsia 2007Your Gateway to Southeast Asia’sSecurity IndustryFrom the 31st of October to 2nd November 2007, leading event organizer,Conference & Management Exhibition Services (CEMS) will be holding the 9thSafety & Security Asia 2007 (SSA) at the Suntec Singapore InternationalConvention & Exhibition Centre.

About Conference &Exhibition ManagementServices (CEMS)Since its establishment in1980, CEMS has been aregional organiser withglobal perspective. It is a keyplayer in the Meeting,Incentive, Convention andExhibition (MICE) industry,with a vast knowledge andexperience in organising andmanaging exhibitions,conferences and specialevents for governmentagencies, associations andprivate enterprises. With itsbusiness activities span inmany countries in ASEANregion, China, India andPakistan, CEMS’ portfolio ofexhibitions includes theApparel Asia, YAFA Asia,Enviro Asia, The SingaporeInternational Jewelry Showand Beijing InternationalTourism Expo. CEMS was thefirst professional conferenceand exhibition organiser toobtain the ISO 9002certification in October 1997.In all, CEMS has beeninvolved in more than 200major conventions andexhibitions since 1977. Formore information on CEMS,please visitwww.cems.com.sg

Associate Professor Ho Peng

Kee, Senior Minister of State,

Ministry of Law & Ministry of

Home Affairs, will be the

Guest-Of-Honour at the

conference official opening.

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One of the latestdevelopments indecontamination is a foamproduct designed for useon buildings or vehicles.Developed in the US thisproduct known asEasyDECON™DF200 andis capable of killing orneutralising a broad rangeof WMD contaminants.Also because of its uniquechemical structure it canbe used on practicallyanything. The product isparticularly suitable for thedecontamination ofstructures as it has theunique ability to adhere tovertical and invertedsurfaces where it creates afoam blanket to maintainthe required contact time between agentand decontamination formulation.EasyDECON™DF200 has the added virtueof being non-corrosive and its use adds noenvironmental load to the appropriateclean-up operation. Kill time ranges from afew minutes to half an hour depending onenvironment and prevailing conditions.

When used with dedicated applicationequipment even coverage is achieved,maximising contact time and suppressingany reaction from the agent being treatedwhilst decontamination takes place.

The most obvious major feature of thisnew system being is that it does not usewater. Water has been at the centralelement in all decontamination

technologies until now. Essentially whatwater does is to move contaminant fromone place to another. If its protectiveclothing or human casualties you aredecontaminating the subjects, and thearena of operations are small enough forcontaminated water to be containedsomewhere and disposed of. But with avehicle you start to have problems andwith a building it becomes just aboutimpossible to use successfully. This productis the answer.

For more information, please contact:PPS Ltd.Tel: +44 1908 272240Website: www.ppsgb.com

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NEWS

Easy Decon by ProfessionalProtection Systems

Holmatro®

CORE™

TechnologyTurning point in speed, easeand safety for working withhydraulic rescue equipmentUntil it’s introduction in June 2005 hydraulicrescue tools always consisted of a pigtail (dual)hose system, with a separate pressure andreturn hose connecting pump and rescue tool. ACORE™ systemconsists of only onehose: a high-pressureinner hose inside alow-pressure outerhose. The hydraulicprinciple and toolperformance ofCORE™ Technologyand traditionaltechnology are ofcourse identical.CORE™ Technologyranks with the most important innovations inthe field of extrication ever. The benefits for theuser of a system which can be summarized asfollows: “quick, easy and safe”.

QuickA CORE™ system allows the rescuer to change(disconnect and connect) the tool on the spot,while the hose is under flow and without havingto switch the valve back at the pump. CORE™couplers can rotate (360˚) freely on both ends.Therefore it is now possible for instance tounroll a hose while walking away with aconnected tool and start opening the tool in themeantime. These CORE™ Technology featuresresult in significant time savings.

EasyA CORE™ hose has fewer autolock couplersthan a pigtail hose and it gets coupled directlyat the tool. This allows you to couple the tool inany position, even when holding the tool in onehand and clicking the hose on with the otherhand. The possibility of changing tools while thehose is under flow makes changing over at thepump unnecessary. This results in increasedflexibility: with CORE™ Technology a completerescue set can be operated easy and efficient byjust one rescuer.

Safe Because the high-pressure hose is integratedwithin the low-pressure hose, it is never in directcontact with the outside environment. These andother safety measures make sure that the user isnever exposed to more than 25 bar. CORE™hoses are reinforced with state-of-the-art multi-layered aramid. Even the most rigorous andprolonged test scenarios have not resulted inany kinking or possible damage resulting from it.

For more information please visit ourwebsite: www.holmatro.com

Leading conventional and addressable firedetection manufacturer NITTAN (UK) Ltd. ispleased to announce the launch of newcontrol panels for its Evolution range offire detection products.

The new range of Evolution protocoladdressable control panels have beenmanufactured by Advanced Electronics –one of the most popular brands in the UK.

The Advanced panels consist of a simpleto use LCD menu driven GUI, dual, flashbased microprocessor technology driven byan on-board power supply and chargerapproved to EN54 parts 2 and 4. The panelsare fully expandable from one to two or fourloops, depending on the model, and comecomplete with on-board sounder circuits.

They are suitable for use in a wide range ofsites, small to large, simple to complex.

Extremely easy to install and use due tothe dedicated system navigation keys anduncomplicated commissioning and faultfinding, the new Advanced panels can alsobe accessed remotely via a low costmodem connection for quick andconvenient diagnostics.

Nittan is expecting these panels to havea major impact when combined with theEvolution Range of detectors.

For more information, please contact: Nittan Email: [email protected]: www.nittan.co.uk

Nittan evolution controlpanel range extended

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New SCBA Launch: Atlantair by Avon Protection SystemsAvon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is acknowledged as a worldleading provider of advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear(CBRN) respiratory protection solutions.

PRODUCT PROFILE

An extensive range of products from complete CBRN capable Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems to compact

single use escape hoods is supplied to an array ofcustomers across the world including; fire-fighters,military, law enforcement professionals, emergencymedial professionals, key utility and transportationworkers and people at risk anywhere.

Avon Protection Systems has a unique capabilityin CBRN protection based on a range of advancedtechnologies in respirator design, filtration andcompressed air breathing apparatus. This enablesAvon to develop specialized solutions that take fullaccount of user requirements.

The CE Atlantair™ range of Self ContainedBreathing Apparatus (SCBA) is Avon ProtectionSystem’s most recent development offering trueoperational flexibility for fire-fighting and HAZMATunits. Atlantair™ also meets the growing demandfor an SCBA capability from specialist and para-military forces, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)units, as well as naval and air force fire fightingunits.

Developed by the team at Avon – ISI, the rangeincorporates all the latest innovations originallypresented in the ISI Viking Series of NFPA compliantsystems. ISI was first to market with many featuresnow taken for granted by SCBA users. TheAtlantair™ range marks Avon’s entry into theSCBA market outside the USA, where it has aleading position in SCBA technology throughAvon-ISI. Atlantair™ offers a broad capability inrespiratory protection, giving users exceptionaloperational flexibility when dealing with extremeCBRN threats.

Atlantair™ meets the latest EN137:2006 class 2standards including the new high temperatureflame engulfment test. In addition the system alsomeets the BS8468-1 standard for CBRN SCBA.

Atlantair™ integrates a wide range of standardfeatures in an ergonomically designed system,which includes a head up display (HUD) and handsfree, integrated voice and activated radio commu-nications. The systems come with a choice of 3sizes of high comfort masks offering wide vision.Butyl mask options offer a fully CBRN compliantsystem with silicone mask options providingenhanced comfort. The mask features a doublecurved, anti-fog and anti-scratch lens for excellentfield of view.

The Atlantair SCBA range has the world’s small-est, lowest profile Demand Valve. It either offersintegrated bypass and first breath activation or anoptional AirSwitch® mask capability to allow instantaccess to breathing air from a ready state. Theintegrated HUD allows the user to monitor alarmconditions as well as the status of the cylinder.

Atlantair™ offers optional integrated hands freevoice communications and head up display all ofwhich are ATEX compliant for Intrinsic Safety. Inaddition the system comes complete with easilyadjustable voice activation volume to eliminatebreathing noise without impacting communications.

The system incorporates an easy – to – usecontrol console which houses the completeelectronics package, including head up display(HUD) processing, Radio Communications, VASand PASS motion sensor.

Atlantair™ comes with a choice of ergonomicallydesigned harness and backplate configurations for maximum comfort and adjustability. Theintegrated design approach results in a clean, lowprofile system. It provides users with a choice oflightweight carbon cylinders pressurised to 200 or300 bar with 30, 45 or 60 minute durations. Arange of options are also available including buddybreather, cylinder fast fill connection, airlineconnection, and wireless personal alert system.The product is easy to maintain, delivering lowownership costs.

Another example of Avon’s innovative approachto personal respiratory protection is the revolu-tionary EH20 hood. A highly protective personalemergency respirator, EH20 is a compact andportable device offering effective short termprotection from chemicals, CBRN agents and toxicparticles. Offering a safe solution to emergencyresponders who may not have immediate accessto SCBA or other devices, it is fully CE certified.

Be one of the first to witness the launch ofAtlantair at A & A Dusseldorf stand 5B34. APF

For more information, pleasecontact:Avon Protection SystemsHampton Park WestSemington RoadMelkshamWiltshire SN12 6NBUKTel: +44 (0) 1225 896 705Fax: +44 (0) 1225 896 301Email: [email protected]: www.avon-protection.com

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ISG THERMAL SYSTEMS, one of theworld’s leading thermal imaging cameramanufacturers, proudly announces thelaunch of their revolutionary new cameraThe Talisman K-1000.

The K-1000 utilises Megapicturetechnology which is a system developed byISG exclusively for their fire fightingcameras. This means that picture quality ismore enhanced giving the fire fighter abetter viewing image. Not only does thistechnology improve picture quality but italso improves “headroom” which is thehighest temperature the camera canclearly image which obviously improves firefighter safety. The K-1000 is truly a first,for example, it can successfully imageceiling temperatures up to 1000°C whichup until now was unheard of.

The big secret to the Megapicturetechnology is the K-1000’s High resolutionsensor. The sensor has 76,800 imagingpixels. Think of it if you will like a digitalcamera or camcorder, the more pixels, thebetter the image quality. Coupled to thissystem is the K-1000’s ability for fastupdate rates. In a situation where thereare constant heat changes in theenvironment, Megapicture technologyscans 4,608,000 scene elements eachsecond resulting in the user viewing notonly a clearer image but also to makebetter and safer decisions.

The brains at ISG have really beenworking hard on the development of theK-1000 and another great feature aboutthe camera is its oversized lens. Just like anormal everyday camera, the same rulesapply to thermal imaging cameras, thebigger the lens the more scene elements

the camera can focus on. The K-1000’sMegapicture system uses the biggest lenscurrently available and can sense 77%more data, coupled with the fast updaterates the result is spectacular image clarity.

Tonny Hutting ISG’s Internationaltraining manager explains the idea behindthe K-1000. “Fire fighters put themselvesat risk every time they enter a buildingthat is fully involved. They are at constantrisk from ceiling collapse, the possibility ofa flashover situation constantly changingtemperatures and also not having thecorrect equipment that can give them theinformation they need. By assessing theseproblems and as a qualified fire fighter,the K-1000 is the logical choice”. Unlikeother units, the image does not saturatewhen the temperature gets too high. TheK-1000 can clearly detect temperatures of1000°C which from a fire fightersperspective, will tell him if a ceiling couldpossibly collapse or if a flashover situationcould occur. The K-1000 is also extremelyuser friendly, the screen constantlydisplays such readings as battery powerand temperature. On a full rechargewhich only takes about two and a halfhours, you can expect the camera tofunction perfectly for at least five hoursand from switching on, the camera isready to use in less than five seconds italso comes complete with a hard carrycase and neck strap”.

For more information about the ISGTalisman K-1000 contact:ISG Thermal Systems LtdTel: +44 (0) 1268 527700Web: www.isgfire.co.uk

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NEWS

Join the elite Bright futurefor new WolfLED torchrangeWOLF has introduced a new LED PrimaryCell Torch range, Certified to ATEX andIECEx by Baseefa (2001).

The three torches in this TR-40 rangeincorporate high power LEDs, producing aflawless intense white beam of about halfa metre diameter at five metres and a lightsource that is ‘fitted for life’. Each torch ispowered by four x AA alkaline primarycells, which will not only produce anoptimum output for up to seven and a halfhours duration, but will also continue toprovide a good light for up to 72 hours.

The TR-40 LED Primary Cell Torches areapproved for safe use in Zone 1 and 2Hazardous Areas, Group IIC T4 Explosivegases, dusts and vapours. Weighing 360grams including batteries, they are one thelightest LED safety torches available. TheTR-40+ version is fitted with a low batteryindicator and a black TR-45 model isCertified for use in Zone 0 gasenvironments.

Ideal for maintenance and inspectiontasks on industrial sites, fire-fighting, oil,gas, petrochemical, and offshoreapplications, the TR-40 range completesthe Wolf Safety family of ATEX Torches,filling the gap between the hugely popularTR-24+ and the impressive R-50 LEDrechargeable torch ranges.

For more information, please contact: Wolf Safety LampEmail: [email protected] Website: www.wolf-safety.co.uk

ElectronicsSensor Type: Vanadium Oxide

MicrobolometerResolution: 320 x 240Spectral Response: 8-14 micronsDynamic Range: Over 1000°C in

Thousand Plus ModeMode switch time: 0.08 secondsUpdate rate: 4,608,000 scene elements

per secondField of view: 59 degreesNominal start up: Under 5 seconds

Temperature measurementMeasurement: FPA Centre Pixel Area

Measurement Range: Up to 1000°CResolution: +/-1°CRepeatability: +/-1°C

PhysicalWeight: Under 1.4kgHousing: Radel-R High Heat

ThermoplasticWaterproofing: IP67 – immersion up to

1 meterDrop test: 2 meters

Power sourceOperating time: Over 5 hoursLow battery warning: Displayed on screenRecharge time: 2.5 hours

Talisman K-1000 specifications include:

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The German manufacturer L&W(Lenhardt & WagnerKompressoren) has beenexpanding and beginning tonetwork into the Asian market, bysetting up an Asian sales andsupport office in Singapore. TheSingapore operation will holdstock of units for sale and providefull support and supply of spares.

L&W manufactures a widerange of compressors suitable forsmall dive operations andliveaboards to larger self-contained models that featurebuilt-in diesel generators suitablefor remote use. Most models arealso available in an “SILENT”option, which feature a soundinsulated housing which reducesthe noise level down to 62 dB(A).They also produce a range ofStorage systems, filling panels as well asblending panels for nitrox and trimix.

Compressors are available up to 6000 litersper minute and up to 420 bar.

LW 100This brand new model of L&W compressorsGermany is latest state of art technology in HighPressure Breathing Air compressors.

The unit comes with a real 100 lit/min free air deliveryand is available in 3 versions:Single phase, three phase andalso Gasoline engine. L&Wuses newest valvestechnology, steel piston ringsand a new construction of thecompressor block. With itnewly developed coolingsystem The life time of thebreathing air filter is nearly50% higher than comparablemodels.

LW 280 ECBreathing air and Industrial airapplications. Stationarycompressor fully equipped andsuitable for continuousrunning applications. For the

LW 280 onwards all our compressors areequipped with oil and water separators aftereach stage for longer life time and lowermaintenance costs of the compressor.

LW 280 ES – 280L/min; Electric;SilentOne of the quietest compressors in its class. Ithas been specially developed for modern dayconditions: a medium capacity compressor, withan insulated housing, which provides excellentnoise suppression @ 61dB(A).

The control panel provides space for up to 6filling hoses and an overview of the essentialcompressor controls.

LW 570 Diesel & 450 E – 450 &570L/min For applications where large quantities of airare required without sufficient electrical powersupply. The LW 450/570 D has a self contained12V DC power supply providing electric start,idle and full speed selector, automatic idle andcondensation drain when final pressure isreached. The diesel fuel tank provides 2 hours ofcontinuous operation.

LW 570 E & ES – 570L/min; Electricor Diesel; Silent optionThe 570 series are 4 stage piston compressorsfor large, professional applications. Able todeliver 570 liters/min and working pressures upto 420 bar if required.

The unit has been designed for the arduousdemands of large filling stations such as largediving schools or hyperbaric facilities.

LW can offer for all compressors thematching NITROX MEMBRANE SYSTEMS up to40% Nitrox.

For more information, please visit us atwww.lw.com.sg or call: +65-67321178

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NEWS

L&W – Leading Manufacturerin the Compressor Market

One of the world’s largest hydro-electricpower stations, situated on the HongshuiRiver in the Guong-Xi province of China,the Longtan Hydropower Station will use100 Fireray 100R reflective beam smokedetectors as part of the complete firesafety and detection system provided byCooper Asia.

Due for completion in 2009 but alreadypartially operational, the 216.5m high damhas had US$3.75 billion invested in itsconstruction and will be capable of anestimated maximum annual production of18.7 billion kWh of electricity. It is theworld’s highest roller compacted concretedam, and incorporates the world’s fastestship lift.

The Fireray 100R reflective beam smokedetector from Fire Fighting Enterpriseshouses the transmitter and receiver in thesame unit, with the infrared light beingbounced back by a small prismatic plateon the opposite wall. This allows thecoverage of a wide area by relatively fewunits, reducing the disruptions and costsof both installation and cabling. As a partof the fire safety system, these devices willcover large areas which would otherwisehave required the installation of numerous‘point’ detectors – as many as 16 per unit

– to safely monitor the 1500m2 that each100R is effective over. Details on the fullrange of smoke detectors from FFE can befound on their website (www.ffeuk.com),including information on the new Fireray5000 with optical alignment andmotorised beam auto-optimisationfeatures.

For more information, please contact:Fire Fighting EnterprisesTel: +44 845 4024 242Website: www.ffeuk.com

Longtan Hydropower StationUses Beam Detection

Fire truck with LW1300 and accessories

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SAPPHIRE® –sustainable,environmentallyacceptable firesuppressiontechnologyAccording to Tyco Safety Products, Fire Suppression Group, its SAPPHIRE® firesuppression system for protecting business-critical assets ended the search for atruly sustainable, environmentally acceptable and long-term clean agentalternative to the now outlawed Halon 1301.

PRODUCT PROFILE

SAPPHIRE is a high-performance fluid-basedfire extinguishing system that uses 3M™Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid; long-term

technology that not only satisfies today’s regu-lations, it also meets all of those in the foreseeablefuture. It has several advantages over otherextinguishing agents on the market. SAPPHIRE hasa negligible impact on the environment, with aninsignificant global warming potential, lower thanany of the halocarbon agents acceptable for use inoccupied spaces.

It is designed to protect essential and delicatetelecommunications and data processing equip-ment. It also has applications within the culturalheritage sector protecting artefacts that wouldotherwise be destroyed by water from traditionalsprinkler systems. The innovative suppressiontechnology is also making major inroads in the on-shore and off-shore oil and gas industries; inthe power generation sector; and for morespecialist applications such as protecting enginetest cells, and within the vehicle manufacturingindustry generally. SAPPHIRE is also widely used toprotect ships’ engine rooms and compartmentsand has been installed successfully in hundreds ofboats and ships.

Installations around the world have shownSAPPHIRE to have an acceptable footprint, thelowest level of design concentration and thehighest safety margin of any viable Halon 1301 orchemical alternative. The agent also has impressiveenvironmental credentials with zero ozone deplet-ing potential and a remarkably low atmosphericlifetime of just five days, compared with 107 yearsfor Halon 1301. SAPPHIRE has a global warmingpotential of just “one”, which means that 11,900kilograms of the Novec 1230 fluid would have tobe released to have the same impact on climatechange as just one kilogramme of a typical

alternative HFC or hydrofluorocarbon. SAPPHIRE’S fluid is stored in containers as a low

vapour pressure fluid that, when discharged,transmutes into a colourless and odourless gas.Unlike other fluid fire extinguishing agents, it canbe used with absolute confidence to suppress fires involving electronic, computing or com-munications equipment. Typical total floodingapplications use between 4.6% and 5.9% con-centration by volume of the fluid for land-basedapplications and, typically, a 5.5% concentrationfor marine applications. This is well below theagent’s saturation or condensation level. Afterdischarge, the agent is dispersed through naturalventilation, leaving no residue to damage sensitiveelectronic equipment; it is also non-conductive andnon-corrosive.

While certain HFCs and inert gases are used atdesign concentrations that are below the NOAELor No Observed Adverse Effect Level, with safetymargins from 7%, no other Halon alternativecomes anywhere close to the SAPPHIRE safetymargin.

SAPPHIRE has amassed a host of internationalapprovals including LPCB (Loss PreventionCertification Board), FM (Factory Mutual) and UL(Underwriters Laboratories) listing. Marineapprovals include MCA (Maritime & CoastguardAgency); Germanischer Lloyd; DNV (Det NorskeVeritas); BV (Bureau Veritas); ABS (AmericanBureau of Shipping); LRS (Lloyds Register ofShipping) and MED (Marine Equipment Directive).It is also complies with SOLAS (Safety of Life AtSea), having successfully completed MSC(Maritime Safety Committee) 848 testing. Itscredentials for marine applications have beenfurther endorsed by its recent winning of theprestigious Seatrade Awards 2007 Safety at SeaAward, sponsored by Lloyd’s Register. APF

For more information, pleasecontact:Tyco Safety ProductsBurlingham HouseHewett RoadGapton Hall Industrial EstateGreat YarmouthNorfolk NR31 0NNTel: +44 (0) 1493 417600Fax: +44 (0) 1493 417700Email: [email protected]: www.macron-safety.com

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By J. C. Jones

Department ofEngineeringUniversity of Aberdeen [email protected]

Two fatal firesin karaoke clubsin 2007 Karaoke as a form of entertainment originated in Japan in the 1970s. The firstpublic karaoke performance was in Kobe, capital of the Hyogo Prefecture. By theend of the 1980s karaoke had become popular in many parts of the world,karaoke venues in the form of ‘karaoke clubs’, ‘karaoke bars’, ‘karaoke parlours’and ‘karaoke shops’ having consequently proliferated.

VIEWPOINT

In January 2007 there was a fire at a karaokeshop in Takarazuka, also in the Hyogo Prefecture,in which three teenagers died. At the karaoke

shop, which was on the second floor of the build-ing of which it was a part, food and drink were onsale to those participating in the entertainment.The fire began at a frying pan containing cookingoil. The female employee using it is alleged not tohave paid sufficient attention and was arrested ona charge of professional negligence. In thecommunity debate on the matter, some of whichfound its way on to the Web,1 points outlined inthe following paragraph were made.

The victims were youngsters with almost all oftheir adult lives in front of them, and this intensi-fies the sense of tragedy. According to a localnewspaper the karaoke shop was a crudelyconverted warehouse lacking fire safety features.To what extent must the owner of the club takemoral and legal responsibility? The Tokyo FireDepartment in a comment on the accident inTakarazuka stated that 60% of karaoke venues inJapan are legally sub-standard in fire safety terms.

Much more grave still was the explosion at akaraoke club at Tianshifu in the Liaoning provinceof China in July 2007. The death toll stands at 25and there were 33 serious injuries. Again the vic-tims were young people, many of them seekingrecreation at the end of the school examinationperiod. This piece is being written less than amonth later and no cause of the explosion has beengiven. It is however clear from pictures of the build-ing after the accident (available on the Internet)that there was a significant overpressure. In fact notonly the karaoke club where the accident originatedbut also neighbouring buildings were affected bythe blast. What conjectures can we advance toaccount for these observations? The most obviousone is that LPG used for cooking was stored on thepremises and that sudden loss of containment ofthis followed by ignition led to a fireball which, ifconfined by walls, would have displayed significantoverpressure. From pictures of the scene previouslyreferred to, an experienced fire investigator wouldconclude that overpressures had been of the orderof 0.1 bar. A hydrocarbon explosion, especially ifconfined, can cause overpressures of this magni-tude which are sufficient not only for structuraldamage to buildings but also for fatal injuries to

persons. With what paucity of information therecurrently is in relation to the explosion at theKaraoke centre in Liaoning we can cautiously suggestthat overpressure rather than heat was the lethalfactor. This is consistent not only with the obser-vation stated previously that neighbouring buildingswere affected but also with the tragic fact that apassing motorist and a passing motorcyclist wereamongst the dead. That a hydrocarbon explosioncan by reason of its overpressure overturn a vehicleweighing a ton or more is well documented.

In summing up, the fire in the JapaneseKaraoke facility had an obvious cause, thoughquestions in relation to conformity of the buildingto fire safety practices and in relation to legalresponsibility remain. In the case of the karaoke

fire in China we do not even know what ignitablesubstance caused it, but there is strong evidencefrom accounts of the incident that the destructivefactor was overpressure. LPG leakage has beensuggested, but an explosion involving natural gasor fuel gas manufactured from coal could haveproduced the same degree of overpressure.

A social factor will conclude this article. Verymany residents of the Japanese capital Tokyo livein small apartments and do not want to spend toomuch of their leisure time in them. There isaccordingly a significant proportion of residents, asopposed to visitors, amongst the participants inTokyo’s night life. Such residents are imperilledwhen thus seeking diversions locally if fire safety atfacilities like karaoke bars is sub-standard.

Reference1. http://www.japantoday.com/jp/news/396716/all

APF

With what paucity of

information there currently is

in relation to the explosion at

the Karaoke centre in Liaoning

we can cautiously suggest that

overpressure rather than heat

was the lethal factor.

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GAS SUPPRESSION

Business continuity, crisis management anddisaster recovery planning are terms withwhich we are all becoming increasingly

familiar. At any one time, there seems to be amajor conference taking place somewhere aroundthe world addressing one key issue – how toensure that the business survives a major disaster.

While this has always been a concern forbusinesses, their increasing dependency on com-munication and computer technology has shiftedthe fire protection attention away from assetsgenerally. Today the concern is very definitelyfocused on safeguarding those assets that havethe potential to debilitate or possibly destroy thebusiness if they fall victim to fire.

Just about every type of business is affected.Banks and other financial institutions face a totalinability to conduct financial transactions; callcentres, upon which many insurance, travel andretail businesses now depend, risk being put outof operation; and offshore oil and gas platformsare confronted with the prospect of $millions inlost revenue for every day a production platform isout of commission. Merchant shipping safety isjeopardised if fire breaks out in an enginecompartment or control room; even a country’sdefence is compromised if a strategic commandcentre is damaged or destroyed by fire.

However, this increasing dependence on ITinfrastructures and the need to protect computer

By John Allen

EMEA MarketingDirector, Tyco SafetyProducts, FireSuppression Group

GaseousSuppressionSystems and TheEnvironmentalChallengeWith businesses survival becoming ever more dependant on the performance ofcritical assets, their protection from fire remains high on the corporate agenda.So says John Allen, EMEA Marketing Director for Tyco Safety Products, FireSuppression Group. Here he looks at the different types of gaseous suppressionsystems on the market and assesses the way in which the need for effective firesafety is balanced against environmental concerns.

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suites, telecommunications centres, data storagefacilities and control centres has occurred at a timewhen society has placed unprecedented impor-tance on protecting the global environment. So,while the now banned Halon 1301 proved to be extremely effective as a firefighting agent,environmental concerns were enough to consign itto the firefighting history books. It was followedby a number of other suppressants that ultimatelyalso failed to win over the environmental lobby.

Several factors need to be considered whenselecting the most appropriate suppression system.These include the nature of the asset that is beingprotected; whether the location is occupied; andwhat space is available for suppressant storage.Increasingly nowadays, the company’s policyregarding environmental issues also has to beadded, as does its attitude to long-term sustain-ability. The overall picture though is that the mar-ket now demands reliable, genuinely sustainable,environmentally acceptable and long-term firesuppression solutions.

Essentially, there are three gaseous fire suppres-sion options that warrant consideration: inert gassystems; chemical suppression systems; and CO2.

The inert gas optionThe scientists’ initial response to the need for alter-natives to ozone-depleting agents resulted in theunveiling of a number of often, as it transpired,prematurely heralded options. These Halocarbonalternatives comprised Halon-like compounds.Some proved effective and were adopted by thefire industry and building occupiers, while othersfailed due to their inefficiency or toxicity.

Against this scenario, inert gas suppression hasgrown in popularity, as it answers the globalwarming challenge. Inert gas systems have preciselythe environmental credentials that the market isseeking: zero ozone depletion potential, zeroatmospheric lifetime, and zero global warmingpotential. They are also a truly sustainable “clean”

fire suppression technology. Inert gases are non-toxic, they will not harm sensitive electronicequipment, art treasures or documents, and aresafe to use in enclosed areas where people may beworking.

While some inert gas systems use a singlenaturally occurring gas, most are a non-conductiveand non-corrosive blend of naturally occurringgases, such as a combination of Nitrogen andArgon. They have a similar density to air, so theprotected space retains its concentration far longerthan was the case with the now-banned Halon1301. Inert gases work by lowering the oxygencontent of the protected area to a point that willnot support combustion, but is sufficient to sustainhuman life. Their appeal for use in occupiedspaces is further enhanced, as the gases areinvisible and so do not obscure vision, which mightotherwise make panic more likely among the roomoccupants.

However, their downside is that inert gassystems do demand substantially more space tostore the suppressant. An inert gas installationtypically takes up to seven times the space of acomparable Halon 1301 installation.

But, to organisations specifying that a non-chemical suppressant is of overriding importance,inert gas systems are an attractive option.Nevertheless, there is clearly also a strong desire inthe market for an acceptable chemical fire extin-guishing agent; one that combines the advantagesof the early Halon-like alternatives with theenvironmental profile of the inert gas systems.

The chemical system solutionAn inevitable consequence of the signing of theMontreal Protocol was that Halon installationsaround the world had to be replaced with alter-native systems, and the desire for long-termsustainability became a key driver.

At the heart of this issue is the Kyoto Protocol(or to give it its full title, the Kyoto Protocol to theUnited Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange) that has, as its goal, the reduction ofgreenhouse gas emissions, preventing dangerousanthropogenic – man-made – interference withthe climate system. It is targeting a basket of six gases: carbon dioxide, methane and nitrousoxide, along with three long-life industrial gases:

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GAS SUPPRESSION

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Hydrofluorocarbons – more popularly know asHFCs – Perfluorocarbons and Sulphur Hexafluoride.

Hydrofluorocarbons were initially considered tobe an acceptable option following the Halonphase-out but, in addition to now being listed inthe Kyoto Protocol’s basket of undesirable gases,they all have global warming potential. Certainlythey do not have the “clean” credentials of thelatest generation of chemical suppression agents.HFCs though certainly assisted the Halon phase-out programme and helped in the transition awayfrom ozone-depleting substances.

One way in which this need for environmentalacceptability has been met is with the introductionof a fluid-based system that uses sustainable,long-term technology that not only meets today’slegislative requirements, it also meets all of thosein the foreseeable future. It utilises new technologyand has several major advantages over otherHalon alternatives.

It is a high performance fire-extinguishing agentthat has a negligible impact on the environmentand is designed to protect essential and delicatetelecommunications and data processing equip-ment, plus it has applications within the culturalheritage sector protecting artefacts that wouldotherwise be destroyed by water from traditionalsprinkler systems. It has an insignificant globalwarming potential, lower than any of thehalocarbon agents acceptable for use in occupiedspaces.

When discharged, it leaves nothing behind todamage sensitive electronic equipment or docu-ments, and with no agent clean-up required,business critical installations can be back inoperation in the shortest possible time. Similarly,priceless historic manuscripts do not have to besubjected to years of painstaking and expensiverestoration work.

Carbon dioxide systems Surprisingly perhaps, there are those that, mis-takenly, question the use of CO2 because of itsconnotation with global warming, the internationaldesire to reduce CO2 emissions, and its inclusion inthe Kyoto Protocol’s basket of gases. This mis-understands the difference between CO2 thatoccurs naturally in the atmosphere, and the large quantities of undesirable CO2 emitted as aby-product of many industrial processes.

The CO2 used as a firefighting suppressant isextracted from a number of natural CO2 producingprocesses, and is then stored until it is needed. So,its use in fire suppression systems actually resultsin a net removal of CO2 from the environment. In any event, its use in fire protection is incon-sequential when compared with the potentialemissions damage caused by an uncontrolled fire,or the CO2 belched-out by many industrialprocesses.

However, CO2 is most certainly not suitable fortotal flooding applications in normally occupiedrooms or enclosures, as its discharge in fire extin-guishing concentrations would be lethal to roomoccupants. CO2 does however continue to be apopular and versatile choice for total flooding ofunoccupied enclosed areas. An essential con-sideration though is to ensure that the floodedareas are adequately ventilated after discharge of the CO2 to prevent the accidental exposure ofpersonnel to dangerous levels of CO2 when

investigating the cause of the discharge. Becauseit is one-and- a-half times heavier than air, CO2tends to collect at low level and in under-floorducts.

One particularly attractive feature of CO2 is thatit can be compressed into a liquid state which,when maintained under pressure, requires a smallerstorage footprint than many other gaseoussuppression agents. This can be of particularimportance to city-centre-based organisations,where high rental costs mean that available floorspace if frequently limited. Additionally, as CO2has so many other commercial uses, refills arereadily available throughout the world.

The new suppression paradigmThe contribution made by the discharge ofenvironmentally damaging gaseous fire sup-pression systems, is dismissed by some as beinginconsequential. After all, they argue, they areprimarily used to protect business critical assetsand are believed to account for little more thanthree percent of the market. While this may wellbe true, the move to ban or at least penalise theuse of environmentally unacceptable agents –perhaps through taxation – is unlikely to subside.

Additionally, following the demise of Halon1301 and the forced decommissioning of Halonsuppression systems, the business community isfocused on adopting sustainable solutions. Suchsolutions are also rightly seen as perhaps the onlyway of more effectively managing the world’sresources and reducing waste. APF

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GASEOUS SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGEGAS SUPPRESSION

John Allen is EMEAMarketing Director for TycoSafety Products, FireSuppression Group. He canbe contacted by telephone on+44 (0) 1493 417600, by faxon +44 (0) 1493 417700, or via email [email protected]

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TOP POURER SETS

Installed on the side walls of fixed-roof (cone)and covered (internal) floating roof storagetanks, Top Pourer Sets (TPS) or Foam Chambers

are designed to cover flammable hydrocarbon orwater miscible liquids with low expansion foam forfire extinguishment or vapour suppression. Theyhave the advantage over ground-based monitorsof directing all their foam directly onto theflammable liquid surface regardless of weatherconditions.

The first TPS was developed over thirty yearsago, comprising a foam generator, vapour seal boxand foam pourer. The foam generator made foamby introducing air into a foam solution stream thatwas delivered to the TPS in a variety of ways. Foamsolution piping coupled to the unit was linked to afixed foam proportioning system, or terminated asafe distance from the tank where it was linked tomobile foam proportioning equipment. The inletof the TPS was fitted with a venturi jet designed todraw air into the foam solution stream through aseries of holes located around the foam generator.Obstruction of the air inlet holes by nesting birdsand insects was prevented on some models by astainless steel screen.

The aerated foam then passed into a vapourseal box, which improved the quality of the foamand reduced its velocity prior to discharge on tothe product surface. It was fitted with a frangibleglass bursting disc or vapour seal located acrossthe inlet to the discharge pipe. This prevented theescape of product vapours to the atmosphere. Theflow of expanded foam ruptured the vapour sealat a pre-determined pressure, allowing the foamto enter the tank through a foam pourer.

Gently does itThe next generation of TPS was a less bulky andmore cost-efficient design. It achieved this byadding to the vapour seal box a mechanical agita-tion mesh device or “improver” that was speciallydesigned to produce top quality foam by optimis-ing its expansion and drainage characteristics.

An even more important development was anew method of applying the foam on to the fuel surface. As the foam exited the pourer, itimpacted a special deflector plate fitted to theoutlet which directed the flow back against the inner tank shell wall in a butterfly-shapeddispersion pattern. This made the foam run down

By Michael Mills

Angus Fire

Pic courtesy of AngusFire

The Evolution ofthe Foam TopPourerAs flammable liquid storage tank fires continue to make spectacular headlinesaround the world, the latest foam top pourer technology is enabling tank farmoperators to “unspectacularly” nip them in the bud!

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the tank shell and flow gently on to the fuelsurface, reducing the amount of foam submer-gence and fuel pick-up. This is an importantconsideration, especially with water miscible fuels.It also dispersed the foam to each side of the TPSfor faster and more complete coverage. Applyingthe foam gently in this way is classified as Type IIapplication by NFPA and Underwriters Laboratoriesas opposed to the forceful Type III application ofground-based foam monitors. It increases theeffectiveness of the foam blanket, resulting inmore efficient operation and superior extinguishingperformance.

Maintenance mattersAn early innovation in TPS design was warmlywelcomed by safety maintenance engineers. A testcover was introduced at the rear of the unit, whichfor the first time enabled the unit to be testedwithout foam entering the storage tank. Now-adays a more easily accessible cover on top of theunit combined with an exclusive location ofbursting disc provides even quicker and easieraccess. The top cover also facilitates regularinspection and periodic replacement of the burst-ing disc. The latest models offer top plate accesswith only four bolts and a captive cover plate. Thefour bolts swing away to allow the lid to pivot,giving access without the risk of any componentsbeing lost or falling from the unit and savingvaluable time during maintenance inspections.

Fixing kitsSpecial TPS fixing kits are available that makeinstallation much easier. They enable a TPS to befitted safely and quickly from outside the tank,completely eliminating the need for hazardous,time-consuming and expensive welding work.They typically consist of a studded adaptor flangethat is bolted and sealed to the tank before theTPS unit is mounted on to the protruding studsand secured in position. The use of fixing kits min-imises the installation time for each unit, and alsoforms an even tighter seal against tank curvatureon small diameter tanks.

The latest TPS models also offer flexible mount-ing dimensions. The length of the foam dispersaltube projecting into the tank interior can be speci-fied by the system designer to accommodate site

specific mounting arrangements. The standard orminimum length of the foam dispersal tube isdesigned for pourers mounted directly on to thetank wall and positions the deflector plate at the optimum position inside the tank to spread thefoam evenly around the interior. Where pourershave to be mounted on flanges away from thetank outer wall the dispersal tube length can beincreased to allow the deflector plate to be in theoptimum position inside the tank.

Pressurised tanksMost TPS units today are designed for tanks wherethe internal pressures do not exceed 0.17 bar (2.5 psi). Where the tank is pressurised, forexample with a nitrogen inerted blanket, or wherehigh internal tank pressures up to 0.34 bar (5 psi)may be experienced during normal operation, aspecial type of TPS is recommended. It features a thick high pressure glass bursting disc and a unique valve arrangement. One-way flaps overthe air intakes ensure the full pressure of the foamsolution entering the unit is applied to thebursting disc to ensure it ruptures during anemergency, while allowing for variations in internaltank pressure during normal operation.

Precision controlThe latest TPS models feature bursting discs fabri-cated from impregnated graphite instead of glassfor precision control of the bursting pressure.Graphite ensures that the disc will burst whensubjected to the pressure of foam entering the topchamber but will not burst or leak during normaltank operations such as filling and discharging.The use of graphite enables the bursting pressureto be held within tolerances of +/–0.05 bar (+/–0.75 psi). This is almost four times better thanachieved with glass discs.

In addition, improvements to the design of the disc holder and the use of an “O” ring seal allow the graphite disc to be replaced quicklyand easily without changing the holder. The use ofan “O” ring also mean that no adhesive (whichmay be susceptible to attack by the tank contents)is required to hold the disc in the holder. Graphiteis highly inert and so temperature-resistant andcompatible with a wide range of corrosivechemicals.

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Top hatsTo provide precise control over the ratio of foamand air, the latest TPS designs are fitted with aspecial top hat orifice plate assembly. Each orifice isspecifically designed to allow the correct amount offoam solution into the foam-making tube aftertaking into account the supply pressure at the inletflange, the foam type and concentration. In addi-tion, a stainless steel sleeve above the orifice blocksoff part of the air inlet duct ensuring the amountof air drawn into the foam generator is correct forthe quantity of foam solution supplied. The uniquecombination of orifice and sleeve ensure thatoptimum foam expansion is achieved at everypourer and that optimum use is made of the foam.

Choice of foamTPS units are compatible with all the main types offoam concentrate. While AFFF and FFFP are usedin some instances, independent tests have shown

FluoroProtein, AR-AFFF and AR-FFFP to provide thebest performance. The important point is to makesure your foam comes with a LASTFIRE certificate.Developed by the world’s leading oil companies,the LASTFIRE foam test is specifically designed to

simulate large storage tank fires and subject foamsto the most rigorous scrutiny. Some LASTFIREcertificated foams, such as Angus Tankmaster,have been specially developed to extinguish largestorage tank fires involving hydrocarbons. ItsFluoroProtein-based bubble structure providesexceptional resistance to heat, enabling it to passthrough flames, impact on hot fuel and move overthe burning liquid surfaces. Its bubble walls aretough enough to seal against even the hottesttank shells, and even under a torrent of coolingwater its foam blanket remains in tact. Similarly,Alcohol Resistant foams like Angus Tridol ATF areideal where polar solvent chemicals are stored.

Chamber of horrorsThe importance of incorporating TPS units into aproperly engineered foam system cannot be over-stated. Systems should be designed in accordancewith the NFPA 11 Standard using TPS models Listedby Underwriters Laboratories. TPS units are avail-able in a broad range of sizes to suit most require-ments. Typical capacities range from 75 to 3,300litres/minute at inlet pressures between 2.5 and 10bar. Each unit should be accurately factory-calibrated to provide specified flow rates at therequired system operating pressures. This willensure effective and cost-efficient use of foamconcentrate and water resources when installedon new tanks or retrofitted to existing tanksduring refurbishment. If TPS units are constructedfrom the latest heat-resistant materials and engi-neered to the highest standards, then they can berelied on to tough it out under even the mostgruelling and adverse fire conditions. What shouldbe avoided is a “chamber of horrors” that isdifficult to install and maintain, does not makeefficient use of water and foam resources and usesvapour seals that burst prematurely during normaltank operations. APF

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THERMAL IMAGING

Historically the predominant development andapplication of the TIC has evolved out of theefforts by the military to function during the

night, and by those organizations concerned withobserving phenomena in outer space. The firstequipment to reach the user was very large, verycostly and had poor performance by today’sstandards. Only governments and research institu-tions could afford to participate meaningfully inthe thermal imaging arena. The issues, in additionto cost, were all about size, weight, power andperformance.

It is not a whole lot different today. But thescope of the issues has changed as has the orderof importance, and the extent of influence eachhas in affecting the applications of interest. Theseissues are about the technology as well as theapplications.

Let us first examine the directions of thetechnology.

Technology Overview: It is essential to discussthe technology highlights because the technologyissues practically dictate the directions the futureTIC will evolve. Besides, you are already confrontedwith the basics of the technology – it is the

favorite means that marketing uses to convinceyou that their product is the better choice. Let’stake a brief look at the major technology factors(no, you won’t need an engineering degree tounderstand this).

It is not just the sensorsJust about any marketing conversation and prod-uct brochure will be quick to reference the sensortechnology (eg. Vanadium oxide, Amorphoussilicon, etc), the focal plane array (detector) format(160x120 pixels, 320x240 pixels, etc), the thermalsensitivity (<100mK) and typically the spectralresponse (eg. 7-14µm).

So what does this mean? Probably not nearly asmuch as marketing wants you to believe that itmeans. If the camera performs and providesacceptable imagery, has good reliability and fitsthe budget, these details diminish in importance.For military type applications where the perfor-mance is always trying to be advanced, theseissues translate into longer ranges, higher qualityimagery and improved dynamic response. There isa penalty for these performance improvementsconsisting primarily of higher costs, increased

By Wes Sheridan

Sage Technology

The Future ofThermal ImagingTechnologyTo get a glimpse into the future and understand the path that the ThermalImaging Camera (TIC) and its technology will traverse, one must first take a brieflook at how and why we have arrived at the current state of the technology.

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power consumption and typically size and weightpenalties. For firefighter type applications theadvancement of technology has less impact. Onceyou can see in the dark and through smoke, notmuch real advantage is accrued to a sharper imagethat is still being viewed through a scratched andfogged air mask, and with beads of perspirationirritating your eyes.

Once the basic performance has been achieved,

“good enough is best of all” capability takes onreal meaning. At this point the focus needs to bedirected to:● make the unit smaller● make it lighter● make it work longer● make it cost less!● add functionality without impacting any of the

above parameters

It is also about the electronics andsoftwareThe sensor technology has continued to progressto yield camera imagery that can appear nearly asdramatic as black and white video. This hashappened with a lot of help from the electronichardware and software that controls the sensorand processes the sensor data to yield the displayimage. As the electronics have shrunk to reducesize, weight and power consumption, they havealso greatly increased in capacity and functionalityto support larger and more powerful imageprocessing programs. These advances in softwarefor the TIC not only provide displayed imagery ofunparalleled quality, but they can also deliverimagery from poorer performing sensors that is

perceived to be superior to that which can beobtained from more costly and higher performingsensors.

Naturally this contradicts some of the earlymarketing hype pertaining to the sensor formatsuch as; “a 320x240 pixel array has superiorperformance to a 160x120 array”. Of course it canhave superior performance, but not necessarily.One must look at the other parameters that gointo the performance equation and judge theoverall unit performance with respect to the needsof the user. That is the real issue.

There are presently a number of manufacturersof the sensor core that go into TIC applications,and there are a least four different technologies of

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types of sensors. There are also other companiesthat are pursuing new technologies for the sensor,and advanced development of the electronics andsoftware. These efforts may be expected tocontinue to improve the camera performance andyield innovative features such as expandedtemperature ranges and elimination of the needfor FPA shuttering.

Technology Summary: The end result of thetechnological advances both historically and in theimmediate future, will be the sustained improve-ment in overall performance, the reduction in size,weight and power consumption by the cameracore, and a continuing reduction in the cost of the core that will level off at a plateau to bedetermined by the number of manufacturers, theintricacies of their respective technologies and thevolume of cores produced. The specialized nature

of the cameras will inherently limit the number ofcameras produced, but the core cost could reachthe range such that TIC’s could be produced andsold for $4000 to $5000 in the next few years.This would be a fully functional high performanceunit, not the “fire sale” version (no pun intended)that is occasionally seen today when manufactur-ers purge old technology units.

What if I don’t care about thetechnology?If the advances in TIC technology do not holdsignificant interest for you, it is enough to knowthat these advances will over time reduce the cost,size, and weight of the cameras while providingfor improvements in performance. But there arepractical limits to which these advances can reach.

Cost reduction will play a significant role in thefuture direction of the TIC over the next decade.As the end user cost dips below $5000 andeventually below $4000, the TIC begins to take onthe character of being part of the firefighter’spersonal protective equipment. The increasedavailability and use of the TIC is already resulting inthe adaptation and modifications of practices andprocedures to better utilize the tools available. Asexperience is gained and confidence increases, theuser community will innovate and discover newand more effective means to save lives and proper-ty, and improve safety for themselves and theircommunities. It is interesting to note that thereports from organizations where each member ofthe team is equipped with a TIC indicate thatmigration from old methods to new and inno-vative methods virtually starts on its own. Wheneach member of a search team is equipped with aTIC, search times are greatly reduced and the safetyof the firefighter and rescue victims is increased.

The most interesting futures for the TIC may befound in the new configurations and applications,

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rather then in the basic functions of the TIC. Thesenew applications have gained increasing interestand support in the last several years, and there are initiatives in process to expand the role oftechnology in the development of the “digitalfirefighter concept”. The “digital firefighterconcept” will bring together the various sensorsand displays/indicators into a simple integratedsystem. The TIC is an integral element of theadvancing technology applications in part becauseit supports two significant features; 1) the incor-poration of wireless capability to support data andimagery transfer, and 2) the ability it affords theuser to display both thermal imagery and vitalsafety information. Both capabilities are funda-mental to realize the migration to a digitalfirefighter. And when constrained by standardizedmeans to format, communicate and display dataand imagery, the path to the development andintegration of new systems and capabilitiesbecomes less costly and less burdensome to thefirefighter if all of his attention can be directed toa single display for routine and emergency infor-mation as well as imagery. Wireless based systemssupporting position location, building layout,remaining air supply or team member healthemergency status could be communicated and dis-played as integral elements with the TIC imagery.

Some of the most dramatic and exciting pathsfor the TIC will be found in the methods ofintegration of the unit with other firefightersystems and subsystems. Sage is presently devel-oping an Integrated Personal Protection System(IPPS) that integrates the sensor data from physio-logical sensors, chemical and biological sensorsand radiological detection sensors into the wirelesscommunications network of a First Responder.Both sensor data and IR camera imagery arepresented on the TIC display, as well as being

transmitted to an Incident Commander’s controlconsole. The basic TIC function is retained much asit is in today’s systems. But in the integratedenvironment more systems and subsystems can bemonitored and managed by the firefighter/firstresponder, thus amplifying the capability andeffectivity of the user. An example of the integrateddisplay environment is depicted below.

The TIC may also undergo some radical recon-figuration to better accommodate the user of thefuture. Although a sensor/camera is required tocapture the image, and a display is required topresent the imagery, they do not necessarily haveto be located in the same place. Low cost and lowpower transmitter/receiver modules could readilyallow the camera and display to be remote fromeach other, affording the TIC a variety of newoptions. A flexible display on an air mask or faceshield could be driven by a hand held or helmetmounted camera. Or the hand held camera coulddrive helmet brim mounted displays on a numberof team member’s helmets. The camera could beconfigured like a small flashlight that could also bebracket mounted to a helmet, thus blurring thelines between hands-free and hand held cameras.The associated display could be snapped onto thehelmet brim, the flashlight itself, or drive a smallmodular display inside the air mask. The optionsare numerous and the user will be able to selectthe best fit for the application.

The technology is already mature enough tomeet the needs of the first responder community.It works and works well. Over time the costs willdecline somewhat, and the size decrease will helpdetermine new implementations. However, theapplication innovations and the integrationapproaches will be the primary fuel that powersthe transition to the next generation of thermalimaging cameras. APF

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THE FUTURE OF THERMAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGYTHERMAL IMAGING

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NEW GENERATION SCBA

When he gets to the truck he takes thePersonal Monitoring and Signal Devicethat is attached to the right shoulder

strap of the SCBA and presses the green buttonon the top left corner. Whilst holding down thebutton the LCD screen lights up and a small dataicon appears on the screen. He takes his personalissue Identification Tag from his belt and holds iton top of the Personal Monitoring and SignalDevice, it beeps and the light goes out.

The fire-fighter’s personal identification detailsare now logged into the Telemetry IntegratedControl Module.

After completing all his checks and starting hisnormal duties the fire emergency siren sounds andhe is paged with his team to his vehicle to attenda large building fire in the city. As he swings intohis seat, he attaches his SCBA harness and waits

until he arrives at the fire site. Upon arrival heleaves the vehicle wearing his SCBA. His com-mander tells him to prepare to team up with hispartner and enter the building to search forpossible victims with his new High DefinitionThermal Imaging Camera. The commander opensthe cover on the Tablet PC Base Station andpushes a single button to switch it on.

The fire-fighter opens his SCBA cylinder valveand the system is pressurized. Without anotheraction by anyone a complete historical record of allevents from here on has been activated. There is abeep on the fire-fighter’s Integrated ControlModule (ICM) as it springs to life after beingactivated by a radio signal received from theBackplate Transmitter on the fire-fighter’s SCBA.

The fire-fighter starts to breathe from the SCBAand enters the fire scene to search for possible

By Larry Digney

MSA

New TechnologySCBA – A GiantStep ForwardReady for ActionThe fire-fighter clocks on for his duty and dresses in his station clothes beforeconducting the pre-watch checks of his gear including his advanced newgeneration Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the fire appliancejump seat.

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missing people. Before a minute has lapsed thefire-fighter’s details have been received on thecommand centre’s Base Station Screen and theyare automatically placed into his team with hispartner. His name, team identification details,cylinder pressure and minutes to low pressurewarning alarm are available on the screen. Thisinformation is updated every thirty seconds basedon the previous three minutes of air consumption.No action is required by anyone for this to occur.

For the first three minutes of breathing thepressure of the cylinder is visible on the BaseStation Screen but after that the minutes to lowpressure warning activation are shown.

His buddy stops to listen and doesn’t move for20 seconds and his Personal Monitoring andSignal Device starts to beep to remind him that itis also a personal motion alarm, a slight movementby him and the beeping ceases. They move on butthe commander is now concerned that thebuilding has deteriorated to a dangerous state andhe wants to evacuate the team.

He seeks the evacuation icon on the screen andactivates it. He is asked by the computer “AREYOU SURE?” He clicks yes and the evacuationsignal is immediately sent. He sees the identifica-tion markers on the screen that confirm that thesignal was successfully sent and received by thePersonal Monitoring and Signal Device. Inside the deteriorating building the two team member’sPersonal Monitoring and Signal Devices burst intoalarm and both fire-fighters look at their screens.The signal is un-mistakenly clear . . . evacuate.They cancel the alarm by pressing the yellowbutton on the side of the Personal Monitoring andSignal Devices twice. The alarm sound ceases butthe evacuation icon remains on the screen. Thecommander can see that both fire-fighters havereceived the signal because the screen identifier

showing that they have cancelled their alarms isnow visible.

30 seconds later the two fire-fighters success-fully exit the building just before the roof collapsesand a catastrophe is avoided.

All data relating to cylinder activation, com-mencement of breathing time, air consumptionrate, temperature, alarm activation time and typeof alarm are all recorded in the PersonalMonitoring and Signal Devices and in the BaseStation.

Historical Perspective Since the introduction of Self Contained BreathingApparatus in the 1950’s there has been steadyprogress towards achieving the ultimate outcomesassociated with its use. First there was the require-ment for delivery of enough breathable air at astable pressure with a suitable flow rate to allow a single user to operate comfortably in toxic anddangerous atmospheres without air starvation.

The slow progress in achieving suitablepneumatic performance can be traced to therequirement for designers and manufacturers toachieve a suitable return on their investment andbecause it was occurring in the heady days beforecomputer aided design and elaborate testequipment and protocols came along to makeadvancement and development easier.

When real performance upgrades eventuallystarted to provide sufficient air for one operator tobreathe comfortably then progress began towardsthe advent of second mask attachments so thattwo operators could breathe comfortably.

The exponential technological growth potentialincreased throughout the late 1980s and early1990s with positive pressure becoming almostmandatory and flow rate minimums increasing to300 lpm and then to 450 lpm. Light weight

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fibreglass covered cylinders came and were soon maderedundant by the carbon fibre composite revolution. Bythe end of the 1990s things were looking up for theusers of SCBA with light weight materials, superiorperformance and only minor technical barriers betweenwhat was available and what was deemed necessary forthe ultimate SCBA.

A Great Leap ForwardThat was the cue for manufacturers to stand up to theplate and take the lead in the revolution of SCBA into the21st century. The new generation designs appeared in 2003and the future of SCBA was suddenly here. In a flurry oftechnological advances, technicians around the globedesigned and manufactured the first truly user friendly SelfContained Breathing Apparatus with fully functional automatictelemetry capabilities, full integrated ergonomics in the carriersystem and new innovations in the pneumatics.

In one tremendous step forward for emergency workers, whooperate in some of the most hostile environments on earth, the nextgeneration protection is available today.

The new generation designs are based on revolutionary SCBA withimproved pneumatics technology that provides over 500 lpm of air flow for two userswith positive pressure protection and all new pressure reducers which now provide astaggering 9 year overhaul period.

One pressure reducer design incorporates a patented single air-hose providing bothhigh pressure (HP) and low pressure (LP) air service in

the same hose. That hose is directed up through aprotective channel in the multi functional back-plate and over the left shoulder to the airdistribution block which is located on the usersleft chest.

The air distribution block at the end of theintegrated high and low pressure air-hose housesthe two safety couplings to cater for twodemand valve hoses, the high pressure gaugeand the low pressure warning whistle. Asecondary analogue gauge is included in thesystem even though there is also a digital gaugeintegrated into the telemetry system.

Demand valve models include unique hemi-spherical shape designs that allow emergencyservice workers who operate with fire fighting orsafety gloves to handle the control knob withease. The demand valve is attached to the full face

mask via a patented self centring docking system.The docking system allows gloved hands to easily

locate and dock the demand valve onto the mask. Inanother user friendly feature the demand valve switches

from positive pressure to the park position as it is removed from the mask withoutoperating any additional buttons or levers.

There have been major steps forward in the critical area of ergonomics. Back-platedesigns make it possible to easily adjust to three different lengths so that any userfrom shorter than 1.5m to taller than 2.0m can wear the same SCBA without discom-fort or incorrect sizing. Adjustments are rapidly and easily achieved before donning theunit by moving two large buttons and sliding the back-plate into a longer or shorter position.Broad lumbar support waist belts aresingle point mounted to the back-plateto allow for limited side swivel whichprovides significant ergonomic bene-fits for the user during operation.Waist belts straps are pulled forwardfrom the side mounted adjustment

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buckles in a manner similar to that used in thedesign of parachute harnesses.

Shoulder harnesses manufactured from sand-wiched padded flame retardant material includedesigns that attach all the components together atthe top. This prevents the shoulder straps fromfalling off the shoulder if they are not sufficientlytightened.

With so many outstanding SCBA pneumaticsand carrier system developments taking place, atrue Microsoft Windows based telemetry systemhas been designed. This can now provide unprece-dented data communication between the SCBAand the user and also the control centre outsidethe danger area.

These systems include a number of individualparts that operate together to achieve the desiredoutcome:● A small actuation device that operates when

pressurized. It is attached to the SCBA back-plate and to the pressure reducer by a highpressure tube. When the unit senses pressurefrom the HP reducer, it transmits the pressurevia a radio signal over a very short distance.

● An interactive, user carried, Integrated ControlModule is the core of the system. It is attachedto the carry harness of the SCBA with areleasable clip and is easily accessed and readby the user. The system is fully automatic andrequires no actions from the operator to start itor operate it. It switches on whenever a trans-mission is received from the SCBA it has beenmated to. The Integrated Control Module hasthree functional buttons and a large LCDscreen. The three buttons provide the user withthe ability to send a distress signal to the basestation, provide backlight in bad visibilitysituations and switch off all the alarms exceptthe high temperature and low pressure alarmswhich cannot be switched off until the SCBAhas been de-pressurized. The IntegratedControl Module also enables the user to receivean evacuation signal from the base station,view the time until the low pressure warningsignal activates and to check the cylinderpressure at any time. The centrally locatedpersonal alarm button flashes green when allfunctions are within normal parameters and itswitches to red when ever an alarm or distresssignal is activated. This feature allows alloperators within visual contact of each other tosee the status of their companions IntegratedControl Module. This device will also monitor

atmospheric temperature and goes intotemperature alarm if the time weighted aver-age of the temperature that the operator hasbeen exposed to reaches a dangerous level. TheIntegrated Control Module carries 50 hours ofuser activity in its onboard memory. Any newactivity will override the oldest data stored onthe Integrated Control Module. The data canbe downloaded from the Integrated ControlModule to a computer if necessary.

● A Tablet PC is used for the base station. It is arugged, sturdy design fitted with a receiver andtransmitter module and it has been pro-grammed to run a comprehensive telemetrycomputer program. The Tablet PC is anotherstand alone component of the system. It doesnot need to be manned at all times because theextremely flexible Integrated Control Modulecan be programmed to be many things, one ofwhich is an alarm pager. When the IntegratedControl Module is switched to the alarm pagermode it can be carried by a control operatorwho operates within 50 metres of the basestation and it goes into alarm to alert thecontrol operator of a situation that mayrequires his attention.

● There is an alternative base station that attachesto a standard laptop computer.

● A Tag Writer is the component of the systemthat allows for users personal details to bewritten to the user’s personal identification tag.It is also the interface component that allowsfor data that has been stored on the IntegratedControl Module to be downloaded to acomputer.

● The personal ID tag, with user identificationdetails are very simply transferred to theIntegrated Control Module so that the datathat is being recorded during operation can beidentified to the user. The Tag can also be easilyused to activate the Integrated Control Moduleto perform other functions such as a repeaterstation that acts to transmit data that cannotbe reached in a direct line by another user, analarm pager, and it can be used to put theIntegrated Control Module to sleep to savebattery life.The one conclusion that can be drawn from the

introduction of new generation Personal Monitors,Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and TelemetryEquipment is that emergency workers lives arenow much safer and the future looks morepositive as developments for even more advancedfeatures are pursued. APF

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TRAINING

Although none of the contractors perished, the incident could have been potentially deadly. With proper training, the workers

would have reacted to the alarm situation withoutanalyzing why their monitors were going intoalarm. However, believing that proper training andprocedures would be paramount at all facilitieswould be a complacent misconception. Despitelarge profits, many companies neglect the trainingof their workers, contractors and visitors. Inade-quate training in all areas of gas detection, caneasily lead to serious accidents, even fatalities.

Training is an integral part of safety. Providing aworker with a gas detector and showing them the

area in which they will work is not a recipe forsuccess. Without educating workers on how toproperly use all necessary personal protectiveequipment (PPE), safety training and the impor-tance of procedures, employees and facilities canalways be at risk.

Unless you know what to protectyourself from . . .If you are not aware of the dangers present in theworkplace, you cannot protect yourself fromthem. Education on the theory of gas detection isan important start. Industries that entail confinedspace entry can be very different from each other,

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CommunicationsCoordinator BW Technologies byHoneywell

Don’t Learn byAccidentThe Importance of TrainingRecently, a group of contractors were at a petrochemical facility in the UnitedStates. Their portable single gas detectors began to alarm, showing dangerouslevels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Knowing that there was no H2S present in thefacility, the contractors continued to work. An eventual investigation into theincident showed that the contractors were being exposed to sulfur dioxide (SO2).Their detectors were alarming because of the cross-sensitivity reaction of the H2Ssensor to SO2.

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even though the four most common hazards areoxygen deficiency, hydrogen sulphide, carbonmonoxide and methane. For example confinedspace entry in aircraft fuel tanks presents the dan-ger of jet fuel while in wineries and breweries, thethreat of carbon dioxide presents an additionaldanger. Training workers on the hazards specific totheir application and industry increases the safetyof staff and the facility.

Understanding the symptoms of exposure is sig-nificant after learning which toxic hazards may bepresent in the work environment. The misconcep-tion that hydrogen sulphide (H2S) always smellslike rotten eggs can be potentially deadly. At lowconcentrations, H2S does smell of rotten eggs,however at 20 to 30 parts per million (ppm), senseof smell is deadened by paralysing the respiratorycentre of the brain and olfactory nerve. If workersare relying on sense of smell to alert them to thedanger of H2S, levels may reach deadly concentra-tions. With proper training, an understanding of

dangerous ppm levels and their correspondingphysiological responses for all gases that potential-ly are present can be used to assess situations andproperly interpret gas detector readings.

Training on the theory of gas detection alsoincludes the characteristics of toxic hazards. Car-bon monoxide is colourless and odourless. With-out a gas detector, its presence may go unnoticeduntil hazardous levels are reached. With a betterunderstanding of gas hazards, the need for safetymeasures is emphasized.

Similarly, exploring the causes of potentiallydeadly atmospheric hazards is a fundamental partof gas detection theory. Oxygen deficiency is aconcern during confined space entry, and causescan include displacement, microbial action, oxida-tion and combustion.

In May 2006, a contractor, Doug Erickson,entered a shed built above a water pit to collectdrainage water for sampling at the decommissionedSullivan Mine in B.C, Canada. Low oxygen air hadbeen seeping into the sump from a drainage pipecreating an oxygen deficient atmosphere. DougErickson succumbed, but was in the shed for twodays until another contractor, who was also work-ing alone, attempted to locate him. That employeeand two paramedics who later entered the shedalso succumbed. Issues and shortcomings in proce-

dure and training were both at fault for the acci-dent. With basic hazard recognition training andportable gas detectors, workers could have beenalerted to the dangerous atmosphere. The lack ofproper policies and procedure were also to blame.

RulesThe tragedy at the Sullivan Mine illustrates theimportance of having strictly enforced policies andprocedures that all employees and contractors aremade aware of repeatedly. The owners of themine came under scrutiny for not posting signsalerting staff to the confined space in the shedand for having employees working alone withoutperiodically checking in.

Having all employees, contractors and visitorsadhering strictly to the rules and regulations of afacility improves safety, but everyone must beaware of the guidelines. Repetitive training rein-forces knowledge of the rules at the facility.

Similarly, being familiar with the NIOSH or

OSHA guidelines that govern your facility is impor-tant for all staff. Training and awareness are thefirst step in creating a culture of safety.

More Training?Training specific to certain industries and applica-tions is often available. Confined space training isavailable to increase awareness of potential dan-gers. Upon completion, participants are able toidentify confined spaces and understand the asso-ciated hazards. Additional courses may cover prop-er entry procedures, how to operate within theconfined space and utilizing appropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE). Any employees whomay have to make a rescue from a confined spacecan take special courses usually including simulat-ed rescues.

After completion of gas detection theory, proce-dural orientation for the facility, and confinedspace training or other courses applicable to yourwork environment, it is important to know how toproperly use your personal protective equipment(PPE). PPE may vary between facilities, industriesand applications, and can include fall, hearing,foot, eye and respiratory protection in addition toa gas monitor. Understanding what a portable gasdetector can do and what it cannot do allowsworkers to maximize their protection.

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PPE may vary between facilities, industries

and applications, and can include fall, hearing,

foot, eye and respiratory protection in

addition to a gas monitor. Understanding

what a portable gas detector can do and

what it cannot do allows workers to

maximize their protection.

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Back to BasicsEvery gas detector comes with a manual thatexplains the standard parts of the monitor (includ-ing sensors and batteries), activating and deacti-vating the detector and how to attach accessories.Comprehension of a detector’s abilities allows theuser to maximize its efficiency. Always read andcontinue to review the manual that comes withyour personal protective equipment.

User options allow the customization of thedetector to suit certain applications and situations.With multi-language support, workers can under-stand the information that the device is providing.A passcode protect function may be equally usefulin preventing unauthorized access once the detec-tor is used in the field. Without adequate training,these user options may not be properly utilizedleading to potentially deadly situations. If a workercannot understand the information provided bythe detector, they may be put at significant risk.

Cleaning and caring for a gas detection deviceproperly also allows for maximum efficiency. Cer-

tain solvents, citrus, alcohol or silicone based prod-ucts, soaps or polishers should not be used toclean the exterior of detectors. Choose the manu-facturer recommended cleaner in order to ensurethe sensors and detector are not being damaged.

Proper maintenance of a gas detector goesbeyond cleaning. Calibration and bump testing isan important part of ensuring that a detector isfunctioning properly.

While calibration adjusts sensor accuracy,between calibrations the only way to confirm thata gas detector is functioning properly and is capa-ble of responding to gas is to expose the instru-ment to a concentration of target gas highenough to initiate an alarm situation while theinstrument is in operating mode in a fresh air envi-ronment. This procedure is often referred to as afunctional bump test.

In the evolution of safety gas detection instru-mentation, functional bump testing is a relativelynew practice. There was a time when calibrationwas recommended frequently, even daily, but assensor technology and sensor performancebecame better understood, the frequency beganto lengthen. As calibration frequency decreased itwas just assumed a detector was operating prop-

erly between calibration intervals. Today recom-mended calibration intervals vary, but there isunanimous agreement amongst manufacturersthat verifying the function of portable safety gasdetectors between calibrations is necessary. Sincemany users do not understand why functionalbump testing is necessary, the practice is often notadopted. In some areas of the world functionalbump testing personal gas detectors between cali-bration intervals is virtually unheard of. Training onall aspects of gas detection will help create anawareness in these countries.

Photoionizaton detector sensors can suffer aloss of sensitivity if internal components such asthe ultraviolet lamp or sensing electrodes becomedirty through everyday use. Performing a function-al bump test with a known concentration of gaswill enable the user to determine if the PID isresponding properly.

Even though the gas detector performs diagnos-tic checks at start up and during operation it isoften not possible to detect a problem with sensor

response. For example, the detector can not warnusers that sensor ports are obstructed by dirt, oil,or some other substance, the capillary pore of anoxygen sensor is blocked, or the catalytic bead of acombustible sensor has been poisoned. Either way,if gas is not able to reach the gas detector sensor,the sensor is not able to detect its presence.

In addition to training through the use of man-uals, many gas detector manufacturers and distrib-utors offer training sessions that are specific tocertain industries and applications. Interactivetraining CDs are produced by some companiesand can be a useful training tool.

ReinforcementContinued education is important to reinforcewhat is learned during:● Gas detection theory● Facility rules, regulations and procedure● Gas detector training

Without repeated training sessions, complacen-cy can set in. Training on atmospheric hazards andhow to safely work in potentially dangerous envi-ronments is imperative to the safety of both theemployees and facility. Above all, training shouldnever be neglected. APF

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While calibration adjusts sensor accuracy,

between calibrations the only way to confirm

that a gas detector is functioning properly and

is capable of responding to gas is to expose

the instrument to a concentration of target

gas high enough to initiate an alarm situation

while the instrument is in operating mode in a

fresh air environment.

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Most people prefer the use of lifting bagsbut I also get the question if hydraulicrams can be used. Most logical and best

tools for the job are lifting bags, but what wouldbe the reasons for that? To answer the question Iwill go into lifting in general, the aspects involvedwhich will give the basics in order to be able toanswer the question at hand. What to keep inmind when lifting and the importance of trainingand choosing the right equipment.

Emergency Lifting in generalEmergency lifting is, or should be common tasks ina rescue environment. Lifting is generally used fortwo objectives. 1. To create space to free anentrapped victim, or 2 to lift an object to be ableto extricate the victim in the object it is trapped in.

Although there are more scenario’s where liftingtools are used, most common are in collapsedstructures, and in road traffic accidents involvingheavy objects like a truck. It is a common thoughtthat lifting is generally performed during acollapsed structure or entrapment below a largeobject. But the need for lifting during a road trafficaccident is much higher than many timesperceived. When a car is trapped under a truck thenecessity to lift the truck of the car first is asessential as the extrication performed afterwards.The reason for this is simply that the load of thetruck is resting on the car that will be cut. As longas the load is resting on the car, extrication cannotand must not be preformed! Shifting of loads canhave are huge impact. The victim can getentrapped even more or the shock due to the load

By Jack Kusters

Managing Director,Artesis Academy

Hydraulic Ramsversus LiftingBagsLifting heavy structures. Hydraulicor Pneumatic?The need for lifting a heavy object is a common scenario’s during a rescueoperation, such as the need to lift a truck during a road traffic accident or astructure during a collapsed building. Which tools are available for this task and what are the aspects to keep in mind when using lifting equipment. I often get confronted with the question which tools to use for lifting and what to keep in mind.

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shifting can hurt the victim. Nobody should wantthis and take the risk not to first lift and stabilize.

My motto is in the case that an object is stuckunder an object, is to Crib, Lift, Follow the Load,Secure and then Extricate. In the five stepapproach there is one point to discuss separatelyand that is following the load. It is often thoughtthat when lifting there is only a need to secure atthe end of the lift, but no that is not enough!Always follow the load with a tool not used forthe lifting operation. If the load shifts or the loaddrops it is caught by the tool stabilizing the object.For small heights this can be cribbing blocks andfor higher objects struts or shoring tools are mostgenerally used. There is a saying in the US by acolleague that says, lift a inch, crib an inch andfully agree with that statement.

For securing the object, the same tools are usedbut then the object is put fixated and be able toshift anymore.

This principle is the same for lifting objectswhich the case of a collapsed structure or with anentrapped victim that only can be freed by lifting.There is a rule of thumb called the shoulder toshoulder. Lifting never needs to go higher then thewidth of the shoulders, as this is enough to free avictim generally. This being said, there are alwaysexceptions to the rule so your tools needs to beable to go higher.

Aspects of liftingTo understand which tools can be used and whichequipment is best suitable, it is necessary to lookat the scenario and objectives more closely.

The main objective is to lift an object to aneeded height in a safe and controllable manner.This all boils down to ensuring the least amount ofrisk for the operation. Sometimes a tool may looklike the best and fastest option, but what risks areyou taking? This is essential element in lifting! Somany times I have seen and heard operationswhere the scenario was not talked through welland choices were made too quickly to save a littletime in the beginning. This has negativeconsequences. Examples include that the pointwhere lifted from could not hold up the load. Orthe tool used could not make the whole liftrequired. Not stabilizing and therefore allowingthe load the shift making the tool roll out.

Things that influence the risk are the stabilityduring the lift, and things like safety factors. A

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main topic is the radius, or arc movementthat is created during a lift. An object isnever lifted straight up into the air. (If itdoes, it means you are floating a load,which should never be attempted. Onefixed point should always be secured andact as rotation point.) Seen an object is lift-ed from which one side secured a radius orarc will be created. Your tooling should beable to cope with this arc movement easily.

Other aspect is height in relation tocapacity. Capacity or force is simplypressure x area. So to create equal capacitywith a smaller area more pressure isneeded, and visa versa. How this relates toyour tooling we will discuss later on.

An other aspect is contact area. Thesmaller the surface area you are lifting thehigher the forces you are putting on theobject. Height is in relation to insertionheight and extended height is anotheraspect. In lifting insertion height isessential, mostly to be slim enough to beable to insert and find the correct point tolift from.

Last but not least is the ease of use.How fast can the systems be deployed?How easy can you lift? Think aboutplacement, but also about the need forcribbing, sharp objects and the availabilityof hard point to lift from (keep in mind therelation to the forces you are putting onthe objects. The smaller the area you arelifting from the stronger it needs to be).

Rams versus Lifting bagsHaving explained the aspects of lifting youmay already understand why I promote theuse of airbags almost anytime above theuse of rams. I will explain my point ofview, by stating that rams seem easy touse and a quick solution but it is not whenthis is put next to the risks involved.

When using a ram to lift, the length orinsertion height is enormous which resultsin the need to place the ram on theoutside of the object that needs to belifted. On the outside of the object thestrength of your lifting points tend to belower than inwards. Think about thechassis compared to build up or roofbuildup of the truck. Or the edge of a con-crete structure compared to the inside ofthe structure. When using rams this pointis worse seen the lifting surface area. Witha ram it is extremely small putting morestress on your object that needs to belifted which makes the need for a stronglifting point more essential. At the sametime don’t forget the ground surface.Lifting a load cannot be done a soft sur-face due to the same surface area. This willresult in the need for cribbing costingtime.

Another point is to the arc movementwe talked about, and that is that the fur-ther away from the turning point (fixedpoint) the higher more the arc movementneeds to be. Rams and the extensions

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used are not intended to cope with an arcmovement (see drawing). With a high arc lift it isnot recommended to use a ram.

Another point is the lifting itself. A large objectneeds to be lifted on two points generally. Using aram would mean that two rams should be operatedsimultaneously. This is a delicate process! Twopeople close to the lifting object trying tocoordinate exact timing is not easily done. Liftingbags truly share the load and can be monitored byseeing the pressure in one central point. Related tothis point is that if rams are used the hard pointused to lift, many time is also the point needed tosecure the load with struts.

Besides the arc movement we talked aboutrams are less stable than airbags. The surface areais so small that a small change of load can beenough to trough the whole operation lose.

Other downsides of a ram are the weightcompared to lifting bags. Another difference

between rams and lifting bags are that rams havethe same lifting capacity throughout the lift seenthe one action cylinder. Lifting bags in general geta smaller service area seen they become rounder,losing power when they get higher. There are bothadvantage and disadvantages to both.

That brings me back to my starting argument tosee if rams tend to seem easier in use thanairbags. I can understand why this may seem.Many users still see lifting bags as the square bagsthat are hard to stack and have limited height. Alot has changed, but will be discussed below. A ram is a more commonly used tool which is holdby hand, where at the moment you operate, itmoves the object. But I hope the above shows thatthis is a limited view.

With rams it is as necessary to know what youare doing as with airbags. Mistakes are madeduring the cribbing and securing not in lifting somuch. I have noticed that this is due to lack of basicknowledge of lifting in general and not because ofthe tool. I have seen incidents with both kinds oftools where loads shift (making the tool roll out)and people put it under bad luck or blame theequipment – let me be in your face and say this hasnothing to do with bad luck, but just not followingbasic principles like cribbing and securing the load.With airbags there is less risk and are easier to use,but you have to know the basics.

Lifting equipmentThings have become a lot easier since the firstintroduction of lifting bags. Let’s look into some ofthe equipment for safely and quickly lift.

If you still like the capability to be able to liftsomething with a ram take a look at the acces-sories available. Like special adaptors for more gripor a ram jack that several suppliers offer.

For lifting bags we mainly are three systemsavailable. Low pressure 1bar, Square 8 bar bags,and the NT lifting concept at 10 bar. The lowpressure are to unstable to be used in rescue

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operations where most fire brigades don’t usethem anymore. The new technology bag, revert asNT bags, combine the advantages of low pressureand high pressure. They have the height andsurface area of a low pressure bag and thecapacity of a high pressure one.

The difference between the square and NT bagsare many of which one is the ability of the NT tobe connected, which gives the NT bag the abilityto lift to any needed height and coop with the arcmovement. Another big advantage is the ability tolift directly on hard points eliminating the need fortime consuming cribbing material.

When looking at a bag purchase also look atthe capacity of a bag in specific height, as bags tend to lose capacity when growing, as aresult of a smaller surface area. Of course safetyfactors and easy of use of the accessories is alsoimportant.

Other equipment necessary are cribbing materi-al and struts. Nowadays rescuers generally do notuse wood anymore but the compressed plasticones. They come in all sizes and shapes. Someallow the cribbing to easily follow the load duringa lift. Struts come in all shapes and sizes. Mostlykeep in mind ease of use and versatility, that canmake it easy to follow the load.

SummaryLifting is an essential operation for emergency sce-nario’s where attention should be sent in choosingthe right equipment and training. It is my opinionlifting bags are the only tool for lifting object inmost scenarios. With lifting it is essential to know

what you are doing then lifting is not hard at all.Always follow the simple steps: Crib, Lift, Follow,Secure and Extricate.

To learn more about emergency lifting or get training contact Jack Kusters, at ArtesisAcademy. APF

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Jack Kusters is a expert in extrication and rescue ingeneral. With over more than 29 years as a fireman hehas worked for several organisations. He started as afireman and did the rescue job in practice. Severaleducations and training later he was promoted to firechief but his love for the extrication stays. He wroteseveral books and articles and gives lessons all over theworld. Many of the tools and equipment that we usenow in extrication are the brainwave from Kusters,where manufacturers have translated the idea into auseful product. These included the development ofhydraulic tools, stabilization and lifting equipment fordifferent manufacturers. At the beginning of the 90’s, hedeveloped a new system for extrication for the Dutchemergency response services. He was asked by the Dutchgovernment to investigate all techniques used aroundthe world to see if it would be possible to improve themand come up with a global approach. This has becomeknown as the “Kusters” approach.

Kusters is now managing director for Artesis Academy.An international advisory organisation that helps firefighting services in several areas such as trainingsolutions, development of guidelines and the building oftraining centers.

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LNG TESTING

Cold fuelWhen natural gas is chilled to –164oC at atmos-pheric pressure, it condenses into a cryogenicliquid, takes 620 times less space, and can beeconomically shipped around the world aboardocean-going tankers, just like oil. Once landed, itis transferred to storage tanks, and then returnedto its gaseous form before being fed into pipelinesto reach industrial end-users and domestic cookersand gas boilers.

When LNG is warmed up and turned intonatural gas it is flammable within a very limitedrange. If the mixture of natural gas with aircontains less than 5% natural gas, it cannot burnbecause it is too lean. If the mixture contains morethan 15% natural gas, it is too rich to burn. But

between 5 and 15%, watch out!The big problem with LNG is that if it catches

fire it gives off twice the amount of heat of anequivalent sized gasoline fire! Heat emissions arethe principal cause of damage from LNG fires,capable of causing severe damage to personnel,structural steelwork, plant and adjacent facilities ifleft unchecked.

The propsLNG terminals and facilities follow practices thatare different in some ways from those in otherindustrial installations. For example, many LNGfacilities have piping laid in trenches to contain anyleaks. ESTI has a 19m2 L-shaped trench to simulatejust such an LNG pipeline.

By Mike Willson

Angus Fire

New FireProtectionTechnology forLNG HazardsAngus Fire has conducted a series of pioneering large-scale tests on theeffectiveness of foam and application equipment on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)fires. Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels, and global demand forit as an energy source is growing rapidly. The tests were organised to re-evaluatecurrent fire protection equipment and techniques in realistic fire scenarios. Thevenue for the tests was the new world-class LNG testing and training facilitydeveloped and sponsored by BP in collaboration with Texas A&M UniversityEmergency Services Training Institute (ESTI).

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The new facilities at ESTI, referred to as “theprops”, consist of four parts – a trench; two 1.2mdeep pits with areas of 9.3m2 and 65m2; and athird pit, 2.4m deep covering 45m2. The three pitsrepresent typical impounding basins in an LNGfacility. The third pit includes a simulation of theLNG manifold on an LNG tanker and the steel deckand hull of a ship simulating the facilities usedduring LNG offloading. The added depth enables awater base to be used that simulates the sea.

Vapour dispersionIf LNG spills on to the ground, it starts to vaporiseinstantly. The cold LNG vapour condenses moisturein the air above to produce a white vapour cloud.Containment is the first objective. Then there isthe option to allow this process to continue,provided you can control the vapour and there isno ignition source nearby.

Alternatively, the flammable vapours can bedispersed away from potential ignition sourcesmore quickly by warming up the LNG. Water orlow expansion foam should not be applied directlyon to LNG to do this, since the heat transfer fromthe water causes a severe reaction as a result ofthe LNG vaporising too quickly. This was graphicallydemonstrated in the “marine pit” where LNG

vaporisation rates on water were around five timesthat on land.

Water curtains can be used to control the driftof the LNG vapour. But these can be difficult toplace correctly with changing wind direction, andthe water must not be allowed to come intocontact with the LNG spill.

A good quality Expandol high expansion foamblanket is a far more gentle and effective way ofwarming LNG and controlling vaporisation. Thehighly aerated foam at 500:1 expansion ratioprovides a thick, light blanket with much lowerwater content per unit volume than conventionallow expansion foams.

The 65m2 pit was used to simulate an unignitedLNG spill from pipework or a bulk storage tank.Expandol high expansion foam was observed toreduce ground-level vapour concentrations withinseconds to well below the Lower Flammable Limitof 5%. A layer of frozen foam was formed at theLNG/foam interface that supported several feet ofadditional foam. Ice tubes also formed where thevapours boiled through the foam blanket. As the vapours ascended through the foam, theywere warmed, became lighter than air, roseupwards, and dissipated safely in the air wellabove potential sources of ignition.

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Flames shoot 30 metresinto the air during LNGfire tests

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Fire controlIf vapour finds an ignition source it is likely to be atthe edges or outside the white vapour cloud, andthe flames will burn back to the liquid pool andgenerate intense radiant heat. A high performancedry chemical powder like Monnex can put the fireout quickly, provided it is not too large and doesnot have any obstructions. However, this is notalways desirable since a potentially flammablevapour cloud may subsequently build up abovethe liquid and pose a risk of re-ignition. Should the

LNG vapours enter a semi-confined space, damagecould occur from the resulting ignition.

The accepted and proven best approach is touse high expansion foam of 500:1 expansion ratioto achieve a controlled burn-off and in the processgreatly reduce the radiant heat emissions. Theprinciple is to apply it fast enough (within 60seconds) and at a high enough application rate to get control quickly and avoid potential risk topersonnel, plant and equipment.

As the lower portion of the foam freezes, ice

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Angus LNG Turbexapplies Expandol highexpansion foam despitesearing heat of LNG fire

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builds up within the foam blanket, venting thevapour in a controlled way, producing flames ofgreatly reduced intensity on the surface. The foambubbles insulate the LNG from the heat sourceabove, controlling the release of vapour. As theheat breaks down the foam blanket, more foammust be applied regularly as a series of pulses untilall the LNG has burnt away.

Foam and application techniquesInitial small-scale tests were carried out to assessthe effectiveness of different types of foam andapplication technique on a range of LNG fires. Avariety of application techniques were used includ-ing low, medium and high expansion as well as lowexpansion compressed air foam (CAF) systems. Low expansion foam delivers too much water to beeffective. Dry CAF performed slightly better whenapplied gently, but the logistics and equipmentrequired to produce the foam was impractical.

Slow-draining Tridol ATF foam applied gentlythrough a hand-held medium expansion foambranchpipe was observed to control the fire andachieve a significant reduction in heat radiation.This was only considered suitable for small-sizedspills due to the high application rates required.

Large-scale tests were then carried out tosimulate a major spill fire in a containment pit orthe bunded (diked) region surrounding an LNGstorage tank. LNG was placed in a huge 65m2 testpit, the largest of its kind in the world.

The procedure to ignite the LNG was to allow avapour cloud from the LNG to extend out from thepit over a distance of open ground. A white cloudwas observed where the cold LNG vapour con-densed moisture in the air. The flammable vapourswere then ignited using a torch on a 3m longpole. Flammable vapour levels of 5 to 15% arenormally expected on the fringes of the visiblecloud, but portable gas monitoring equipmentdetected pockets of flammable vapours up to 150metres from the visible cloud.

Once the vapour cloud was ignited, flames shotin all directions consuming and mixing the gas,which burned through the extended cloud back tothe source, turning the pit into a burning cauldronof fire. The flames reached over 30 metres into theair and gave off so much heat that personnel wereforced to retreat to a safe distance.

In the past, fire testing of LNG tended to becarried out on wet sand or earth pits which oftenhad sloping sides. These are easily cooled by theLNG, making the test easier as moisture in the soilfreezes and absorbs heat, avoiding the heat attackon the foam seen with concrete. Therefore theyare not as representative of today’s more commonvertical-sided reinforced concrete impoundingbasins.

Historic test data using various foam applicationrates with outdated LNG storage and handlingtechniques provides no margin for safety in themodern world. Only foam and equipment provento be effective in practice on fire grounds like theESTI facility for prolonged periods of use are nowacceptable to BP and main contractors invited towatch the testing over the last three years. Only aminimum application rate of 10 l/m2/min throughwater turbine-driven foam generators delivering500:1 expansion ratios and capable of 90% radia-tion reductions within 60 seconds proved effectiveunder realistic site conditions.

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Specialist foam equipmentIntense heat emissions from LNG fires means thatordinary high expansion foam equipment is totallyunsuitable. It quickly distorts, buckles and ceasesto generate any foam. That is why two speciallyengineered LNG Turbex high expansion foamgenerators from Angus Fire were used throughoutthe test programme. The exceptional heat resis-tance, careful choice of materials and robustdesign of the LNG Turbex ensures reliable opera-tion even after prolonged exposure to intense coldand searing heat. It has previously passed theNFPA 11:2005 Fire Exposure Test with flyingcolours, withstanding internal temperatures ashigh as 1000°C.

Additional features of the LNG Turbex thatproved crucial during the tests included a uniquewater-driven turbine motor, tiered foam-makingstainless steel net and special aerofoil fan. Theseprovided a consistent air flow through the foamgenerator that produced Expandol foam withuniform expansion ratio at all times. Its cocoon-shaped design generated a stable slow-drainingfoam blanket with uniform bubble size for optimalperformance. Stainless steel ducting ensuredreliable foam delivery, minimising the adverseeffects of wind and performing extremely wellunder simulated rainstorm conditions.

Foam concentrateSelection of foam concentrate from the widerange of high expansion foams available is alsocrucially important. They are known to varyenormously in their effectiveness on LNG. Lowquality brands exhibit poor stability as indicated bytheir faster drainage rates. In contrast, high qualitybrands like Expandol foam from Angus Fire areknown to produce a more stable foam layer foroptimal performance and efficiency.

Expandol high expansion foam of around 500:1

expansion ratio was found to achieve rapid firecontrol and subsequently a controlled burn-off,achieving a 90% reduction in heat radiation in lessthan one minute. Once control was achieved, thefoam application rate was pulsed to maintain fullcontrol until all the LNG had burnt away and thespill could be declared over.

System designThe importance of applying these latest findings tothe design of LNG fire protection systems cannotbe overstated. NFPA 11:2005, for example,suggests that application rates and dischargetimes should be established by test work on LNG.

Designing a successful system is not limited to using foam generating equipment and concen-trates that have been thoroughly tested on LNG. Adetailed risk analysis should be carried out earlyon, and critical variables such as the proportioningsystem, induction rate, expansion ratio, drainagetime and foam depth, as well as application rateand discharge time, should be carefully defined tosuit each individual risk. Open path gas monitoringand detection equipment are also important.

Combining all these factors into a properlyengineered system to protect an LNG facility is the next challenge. Only a few companies haveextensive experience of LNG contracts, and aproven track record of designing specialist LNGsystems.

The test programme is continuing this year withadditional LNG testing by BP-sponsored PhDstudents at Texas A&M University. As LNGbecomes more prominent in the world’s energysupply mix, Angus Fire’s latest test data will helpemergency responders world wide to prevent andcombat LNG fires. Make sure you talk to AngusFire before finalising your LNG facilities upgrade ornew build to obtain a reliable and effective systemfor when you need it most. APF

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Angus Tridol ATFmedium expansion foamcontrols LNG fire

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Mike Willson is ProductManager for Foam

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MASS DECON

Early Days

Prior to 9/11 decon consisted largely of ‘hoopwands and kiddie pools’ used to clean/deconfirst responders in their chemical suits prior

to suit removal. Only nominal thought orplanning was normally given to mass victimdecontamination from a major incident.

Advances since 9/11In the last five years or so many advances andchanges have occurred.

University degree courses in emergencymanagement are now offered by institutionsworldwide ensuring an ongoing infusion of newpersonnel with fresh ideas and concepts that willcontinue to evolve and improve Mass Decon in thefuture.

Planning, training, and sophistication haverapidly progressed on the part of specifying andpurchasing authorities to handle potential andanticipated Mass Decon scenarios.

Mass Decon of ThousandsFor the Mass Decon of thousands of victimsexiting as stadium, large building et al. the general

consensus seems to continue to call for the use oftwo crossed ladder trucks at every or designatedexits with master stream nozzles on full fogpattern literally drenching the exiting victims withwater and possibly even a foam injected deconsolution.

Decon SolutionsDecon Solutions have also evolved and developedover time from simple drenching with water (tepidwater between 15-30°C to avoid ‘cold shock’strongly recommended), to simple detergents, andspecialized foams and liquids with specific usesdependent on the agent requiring decontamina-tion. Such products include but are certainly notlimited to stabilized and diluted liquid chlorinedioxides, misted hydrogen peroxide, cold plasmaionization, and simpler hydrocarbon based/derivative/substrate cleaning agents for mostindustrial type incidents.

Smaller Mass Decon IncidentsFor smaller Mass Decon scenarios with victimsranging from 10-250 plus in number that may beat a scene or streaming toward a hospital or major

By Mark Conron

President and founderof FSI North America®

Mass DeconTechniques andConcernsSince 9/11 decontamination (decon) procedures have rapidly evolved anddeveloped to deal with potential and anticipated bio chemical attacks on bothfirst responders and citizens.

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center for care multiple line, four stage(undress/detergent shower – decon solution to beincident dependent/rinse shower/redress) MassDecon Shower and Shelter Systems have beendeveloped over the past five years.

Such Mass Decon Shower systems may rangefrom one, two, three, four and even five linesystems. Each line provides a modicum of privacyduring each of the 4 stages of decon and typicallycertain of the five lines in this case are designatedfor ambulatory and non-ambulatory men, andwomen, and other needs as so designated by theon scene co-coordinator.

International Standards DevelopmentWhile there is at present no standard for theseportable decon shower systems offered worldwideby literally dozens of manufacturers there arestandards in process. In North America a portabledecon shower standard currently designated asISEA #113 is in final review. When complete thisstandard will assume an ANSI standard desig-nation. In Europe a standards committeeCEN/TC/WG 6 N 037 is also in place developing astandard for at least the Non plumbed-in bodyshowers. The early standards represent an initialattempt to offer a degree of protection to the end

user that products that meet these standards aremanufactured by companies committed to thisindustry.

Mobile Field Hospitals as a ComponentWhile this article is intended to address MassDecon – the placement of mass numbers ofvictims or displaced personnel once deconned or after an emergency such as Pandemic Flu oranother Katrina Hurricane as in New Orleans –must be addressed as well. This is another e.g. ofMass Casualty and the options here for firstresponders/hospitals are more or less as follows toincrease capacity to handle patient in-flow.

Use an existing and unused building or emptywing of the hospital. This is the simplest option –unless that building is no longer standing or struc-turally sound.

The options then are to look to the parking lotor field nearby, and employ temporary structuresto house patients or provide temporary housing.

Once the decision to purchase temporaryshelter systems is made the choice then comesdown to either a Quonset hut metal framedstructure or a pneumatic shelter system.

If the incident involves for e.g. a Pandemic flueslowly marching across the country – with a few

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days to act – then the Quonset hut metal framedsystems that require a construction crew, tools, aprepared set up area, and as many as a few daysto set up – may well represent the best option.These types of structures once in place can remainso for weeks and indeed months on end.

If, however, the incident is occurring in ‘realtime’ and the victims are seen streaming towardthe hospital or other care giving provider witharrival anticipated in mere minutes the only viablealternative is a portable pneumatic surge capacityshelter system that be fully deployed and able to

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accept patients in less than 30 minutes. Thesesurge shelter systems require no tools, a limitednumber of only modestly trained personnel,virtually any location for deployment – and theytoo can remain in service for literally weeks andeven months on end.

Concerns Concerns are many, not the least of which is still alack of equipment, old out dated equipment(many products purchased just after 9/11 are nowapproaching their maximum 5 year anticipated lifespan), a lack of training, and a sense that anincident ‘will never occur here’.

Even for those who possess adequate equip-ment and feel they are trained to deploy it in theevent of a major incident the concerns are orshould be many.

How do you stage victims in shock, panic andfear? How do you get a panicked ‘huge andstrong‘ man to patiently wait his turn to beprocessed into and through a mass casualty deconshower unit? What if he pushes to the front? Howdo you stop him? Once a person is in a showersystem how do you move them along after say 3-5minutes of showering? What if the person refusesto leave the shower? What if someone collapses inthe shower? How do you get to them in a stagedmass casualty shower? How do you remove them?What about patient modesty and privacy for bothmen and women?

If the victims have just started to arrive at thehospital emergency entrance doors how do yourecognize their symptoms? How do you stop themfrom entering and cross contaminating all in thehospital? How do you handle panic?

Concerns – they are many – and only verybriefly touched on herein. But they need to bediscussed, planned for, and a plan needs to be inplace for as many contingencies as possible. APF

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FIREWATER PUMPS

The capability of the water supply to meet thewater flow and pressure requirements forfixed installation extinguishing systems is of

paramount importance and is determined by theextinguishing system design. Where this cannot beadequately achieved, it is necessary to incorporatefire pumps within the system.

Globally, there is a vast range of local, regionaland international standards in existence for pumpsystem design and selection. For example, withinEurope nearly every country currently has its ownnational sprinkler and fire pump standardsalthough much effort is being applied to introducea harmonised European Standard EN12259 ofwhich Part 12 will apply to fire pumps. Ultimately,when formally adopted as an EC Directive, theharmonised standards will supersede the currentEuropean national standards. However, the

National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPANo. 20 (Standard for the Installation of StationaryPumps for Fire Protection) has progressively andpositively evolved since 1896 and is currentlylooked upon as the standard which is most widelyknown and adopted internationally.

In addition to designing and manufacturing tocomply with the relevant codes and standards, firepump producers also commit their products toextensive testing to obtain approvals from recog-nised organisations such as Factory Mutual (FM),Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Loss PreventionCertification Board (LPCB) Great Britain, VdSGermany, etc. to enable their equipment to beinstalled and accepted on particular projects.These approvals are the attestation that the manu-facturer has complied with the appropriate codesand standards, operates effective quality systems

By James Shipman

Sales Manager,Patterson Pump IrelandLimited

Fixed InstallationFirewater PumpPackagesInternationally, there is a continuing movement towards installing more fixedinstallation fire sprinkler/hydrant/water-mist/deluge systems into a wider varietyof sites ranging from schools and hospitals to shopping centres, manufacturingplants and distribution warehouses. Fixed fire extinguishing installations are avital component within any overall facility design to protect life and property andtheir more widespread use provides facility owners with further benefits in termsof risk insurance premium reductions and reduced facility downtime in the eventof an incident.

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and provides correct product support for theirequipment.

Fire pumps can work in a variety of configur-ations – boosting town mains water pressuredirectly or from intermediate water storage tanks,either above or below ground. Generally, forabove ground water supply applications, ‘endsuction’ or ‘horizontal split case’ centrifugalpumps are used. Below ground water applicationscan use an underground storage tank, river oreven the open sea as their water source and forthese installations ‘vertical turbine’ or ‘sub-mersible’ pumps are generally used. Irrespective ofthe configuration, the final intention is to producea certain volume of water at a certain pressure – inother words its design duty.

The capacity of the fire pumps required for aparticular installation is determined by theextinguishing system design requirements andstandards and these can typically range from 550litres per minute (150 US Gallons per minute) to19000 litres per minute (5000 US Gallons perminute) at pressures from 2.75 barG (40 psi) to 26 barG (390 psi). Depending on the risk insurer’sphilosophy, the required system design duty maybe provided by a single pump system or may beshared between, say two pumps (known as 50%duty pumps) or more. Frequently, two 100% dutypumps will be installed and each one either desig-nated as ‘duty’ or ‘standby’. All reputable firepump manufacturers will assist the sprinkler designconsultants with determining the optimum pumpsystem selection and specification as required.

Fire pump design and construction is developedaround reliable operation. Many fire pump designsavailable on the market have evolved from manu-facturers’ proven continuous service process pumpdesigns which have been subsequently adaptedfor fire pump applications. Although under normalcircumstances it may only be run for 30 minuteseach week for test purposes, when called on to‘operate in anger’ it must start and perform flaw-lessly and provide firewater to the seat of theincident. This not only means installing andmaintaining a reliable fire pump but also its driver,control system and accessories which form part ofthe overall fire pump package and must be equallyas reliable.

Drivers for fire pumps com-prise diesel engines, electricmotors and steam turbines.Generally, spark-ignition inter-nal combustion engines are notpermitted. The popularity ofusing a diesel engine versus anelectric motor as the fire pumpdriver depends on where youare. In North America it isestimated that 80% of firepumps are electric motor drivenwhereas in Europe the converseis true and diesel enginesaccount for 80% of all firepump drivers. It is true thatelectric motor driven systemsprovide for lower overallmaintenance and relatively lowemissions in a more compactpump room floor area but a diesel engine driven system is virtually independent of

reliability on external power sources. Selection of the correct driver for the fire pump

again depends on the codes and standards the firepump package is being designed to. Whilst thecorrect pump speed is fundamental, the driverpower rating will need to be sized to accom-modate the absorbed power rating of the pump –for some codes this is only at the pump designcapacity but for the more rigorous codes it needsto cover pump end of curve performance whichdemands a considerably higher power rating.

Diesel engine drivers specifically developed forfire pump applications are available. These areusually proprietary well tried and tested brandsand models of diesel engines which are thendressed or customised and tested to meet specificcodes and approval body requirements. Usually ade-rating factor of 10% is applied to the grossavailable power when used for fire pump drivesbut further de-ratings will need to be applied ifthe engine is installed in ambient temperaturesabove 25°C (77°F) or 91 metres (300 feet) abovesea level to compensate for reduced engine perfor-mance. Nearly all codes and standards call for dualredundant battery electric starting systems. This isto ensure reliable starting in the event of one setof batteries failing. Although radiator-cooledengines are permissible, heat exchanger cooling isthe usual method with cooling water being takendirectly from the discharge of the running pumpvia the exchanger and returned to waste or to thewater storage tank.

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pump system is the automatic controller. The prin-ciple of this is to detect a fall in the firemain waterpressure when a sprinkler head ruptures, delugevalve operates or a fire hydrant is opened. This isachieved via a pressure switch or pressure trans-ducer and, when the controller is in ‘automatic’mode, initiates the starting sequence and oper-ation of the fire pump. Controllers also providelocal manual operation overrides for the automaticstarting system as well as remote alarm circuits toenable pump status to be monitored in a perma-nently manned position such as a gatehouse,reception area, building monitoring system or bythe local fire brigade.

Controllers for electric motor fire pumps arerelatively straightforward in design and usuallyemploy direct-on-line (across the line) or star delta(wye delta) open transition motor starting tech-niques. However, when there are mains supplypower limitations, more diverse starting methodsare available such a primary resistor, auto-transformer or electronic soft start.

Controllers for diesel engine driven fire pumpsare necessarily more complex in nature. Mostly,they will include a cyclic cranking feature to alter-nate between the dual redundant battery electricstarting systems. A crank termination feature isalso included to withdraw the starter motor fromfurther cranking once the engine has started. Inaddition, both battery systems are catered for byfully automatic battery chargers operating fromthe pump room AC power supply ensuring thatthey are always in a full state of charge ready forthe pump set being called into operation. Engineprotective devices are limited but usually engine oilpressure and cooling water temperature aremonitored with audiovisual alarms and certaincodes require the inclusion of an engine overspeedprotection alarm and safety trip circuit.

More and more frequently, fire pump manufac-turers are being called on to provide complete pre-packaged fire pump houses. These are fullymanufactured at the fire pump manufacturer’sfacility on a unitary baseplate including all suction

and discharge valving, test lines and are ready toinstall immediately on delivery to the work-site.They can be supplied with (or without) a pre-fabri-cated pump house building fully wired out withelectrical system, lighting, heating and ventilationsystem. Smaller capacity units can be fabricatedusing customised shipping containers. The increas-ing popularity of the pre-packaged pump housesystem is without doubt due to the speed and con-venience of installation, requiring just fixing to thepre-prepared support base, attaching of suction anddischarge lines, electrical supply and the unit is thenready to be commissioned and start its working life.A further major benefit is the elimination of sitebuilding costs associated with the construction of aconventional ‘bricks and mortar’ pump room and itssubsequent fitting out costs.

Whilst purchasing and installing any type offixed extinguishing system is an extremely wisemeasure in reducing fire risks to life and propertyand the associated disruption to a business whena fire incident occurs, it is absolutely essential toensure that the fire pump system is correctlyinstalled and commissioned. Incorrect installationcan lead to serious problems later on; for examplecoupling failure due to incorrect or mis-alignmentof the coupling halves. Reputable fire pumpsystem manufacturers will provide local trainedengineers to carry out this work to the acceptanceof the facility owner and his risk insurer’srequirements and also to put into effect the manu-facturer’s equipment warranties.

Pump system testing should be conducted bythe facility owners on a weekly basis and recordsaccurately maintained. Any abnormalities with itsoperation should be rectified without delay.

It is also imperative that correct regular main-tenance is carried out on the system. Most firepump system manufacturers and risk insurersrequire equipment to receive servicing and mainte-nance annually.

Remember – fire pump systems are provided forlife-saving and property protection and are notsomething to fit and forget! APF

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AMKUS INCAUSTRALIA

DRAEGER PACIFIC Contact: Warren LevinTel: 61-3-9265-5000 Fax: 61-3-9265-5097 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

CHINA

KINGDAN Contact: Gary WanTel: 852-2385-0199 Fax: 852-2388-5131 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

HONG KONG

SAFETECH LTD Contact: Andy ChanTel: 852-2687-4038 Fax: 852-2687-2784 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

DELIS TOOLS LTDContact: Paul DelisTel: 64-3-327-4103 Fax: 64-3-327-7676 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

MEDTRADE LTD Contact: Reymond PobleteTel: 63-45-888-2131 Fax: 63-45-893-0818 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

SUPER PREMIUM CO Contact: Will. HungTel: 886-2-8226-5855 Fax: 886-2-8226-5856 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

THAILAND

CAMPING EQUIPMENT Contact: Yod WatanaTel: 66-2-377-0379 Fax: 66-2-374-4108 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

PACIFIC TOOL GROUP Contact: Dirk BloxhamTel: 66-2-886-7556 Fax: 66-2-886-7585 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

ANGUS FIREAUSTRALIA

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

BANGLADESH

PFH FIRE PROTECTION P O Box 327 Seria 7003 Negara Brunei Darussalam Contact: HJH. B.A. Noraliza (General Manager)Tel: (00 673) 3 332 519Fax: (00 673) 3 332 519 Dealer/Distributor

CHINA

KIDDE CHINA Product Support & Sales Office, 21/F Tower 2 88 Container Port Road, Hong Kong Contact: Martin Dowson (General Manager)Tel: 00 852 2334 2388 Fax: 00 852 2370 8381 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.auRepresentative Office

HONG KONG

CENTURION FIRE FIGHTING CO Room A, 13th Floor Go-Up Commercial Building 998, Canton Road, Mongkok, Kowloon Contact: Johnny Yuen (Manager)Tel: (00 852) 2332 7071 Fax: (00 852) 2332 6145 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

KIDDE INDIA LIMITED EL 205, TTC Industrial AreaMahape, Navi Mumbai, 400 710, IndiaTel: +91 22 67800100 Fax: +91 22 27618444 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kiddeindia.com Representative Office

INDONESIA

PT RANTAI LAUT JI Kemang Raya No. 11, Jakarta Selatan Contact: Jimmy Singh Tel: (00 62) 21 717 90122 Fax: (00 62) 21 717 90607 Website: www.rantai-laut.com Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

JAPAN

OWEN LTD 2-5-20 Gokou-Nishi Matsudo-Shi Chiba T270-2218 Contact: Mr Masao Oyake (Managing Director)Tel: (00 81) 47 389 5510 Fax: (00 81) 47 385 1763 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

INDECO CORPORATION 814 Daewoo, The-O-Plus Building1142-2 Sanbondong GunposiKyunggido, Korea 435-040 Contact: Thomas Park (President) Tel: (00 82) 31 390 6911/2 Fax: (00 82) 31 390 6913 Email: [email protected] Mobile: (00 82) 11 726 2248Dealer/Distributor

MACAU

CENTURION FIRE FIGHTING CO Room A, 13th Floor, Go-Up Commercial Building 998, Canton Road, Mongkok, Kowloon Contact: Johnny Yuen (Manager)Tel: (00 852) 2332 7071 Fax: (00 852) 2332 6145 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

KINSAJASA SDN BHD 1st Floor, 2298 Pujut 5 Shoplot 98000 Miri, Sarawak, East MalaysiaContact: Roger Ling (Mobile: 6019 855 0360)Tel: 6085 665802 or 660423 Fax: 6085 655803 or 655402 Email: [email protected] [email protected]/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDStreet Address:314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDStreet Address:314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

PHILIPPINES

ALARM SYSTEMS CORP Unit 3205, Summit-1 Office Tower, 530 Shaw RoadMandulayong City Contact: Allen LimTel: (00 632) 532 0556 Fax: (00 632) 533 6476 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road 17-01 & 04 Alexandra Point, Singapore 119958 Contact: Bob Graham (Sales Manager, Fire Fighting Products) Dir Tel: (00 65) 6424 7938 Mobile: (00 65) 9671 1567 Tel: (00 65) 6424 7979Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Email: [email protected] Representative Office

TAIWAN

SENSOR LTD No. 8-1, Rueiguang Road, Neihu ChiuTaipai, Taiwan 114 Contact: Alex Jeng Tel: (00 886) 2 8792 9881 Fax: (00 886) 2 8792 9885 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sensorfire.com Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

THAILAND

AB GROUP Contact: Phairot Bulpakdi (Managing Director)42 Soi Ngam Duplee, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel: (00 66) 2 2871570 Fax: (00 66) 2 2871460 Dealer/Distributor

ANSULINCORPORATEDINDONESIA

ANSUL INCORPORATEDBangun Tjipta Bldg, Level 3BJi Jend Gatot Subroto No. 54Jakarta 10260, Indonesia Tel: 62 21 536 77662Fax: 62 21 536 77663Representative Office

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BAUERCOMPRESSORSBRUNEI

BAUER COMPRESSORS ASIA PTE LTD 2 Alexandra Road#01-03A Delta House, Singapore 159919Singapore Tel: +65 6271 6271Fax: +65 6272 3345 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

CHINA

BAUER KOMPRESSOREN CHINA LTD 707 Block A, M.P. Industrial Centre18 Ka Yip Street, Chai WanHong Kong S.A.R Tel: +852 2595 1898Fax: +852 2595 0878 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

INDIA

ALLIED SOLUTIONS PVT LTD 313/314, Raikar Chambers, Govandi [East], Mumbai – 400 088 Tel: 022 6797 8056 / 57 / 58Fax: 022 2557 6234 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

MOUNT EVEREST ENGINEERINGCOMPANY A-103 Gokul Arcade, Sahar RoadVile Parle (East) Mumbai 400 057, India Tel: +91 (22)8202558Fax: +91 (22)8205792 Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

MARINE & INDUSTRIALCOMPRESSORS 304 Thomson Road, Singapore 307654 Tel: +65 6250 6018Fax: +65 6253 8443 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

JAPAN

BAUER COMPRESSORS CO. LTD10-36 Ryutsu-center, Kitakami-shi Iwate-ken024-0014 Japan Tel: +81 0197 68 2251Fax: +81 0197 68 2225 Representative Office

KOREA (SOUTH)

TECKO CO. LTD.S.K Technopark Mega Center Room 201/202 190-1 Sangdeawong 1-Dong Jungwon-gu, Sungnam-city, Kyungki-do, Korea Zip 462-705Tel: +82 2 3461 3000-3 and +82 31 776 2442 Fax: +82 2 529 4240 and +82 31 776 2444 Dealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

SK CRYOGENICS SDN BHD No 5, Jalan TP 7/6Sime U.E.P. Industrial ParkSection 26 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60 3 5192 4269/70Fax: +60 3 5192 4235 Dealer/Distributor

PAKISTAN

ALPINE INDUSTRIALCON (PVT) LTD 305/2 G.T. Road Baghbanpura, Lahore, Pakistan Tel: +92- 42- 685 2313Fax: +92- 42-367 4655 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

CEBU ERNBRI IMPORT,INC/AQUAVENTURE WHITETIP DIVESUPPLY Ermita Office: Unit 101 Joncor II Bldg, #1362 A.Mabini Street Ermita Manila, Philippines 1000, Philippines Tel: +632 521-0433 Fax: +632 522-1165 Website: www.aquaventurewhitetip.comDealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

BAUER COMPRESSORS ASIA PTE. LTD 2 Alexandra Road, #01-03A Delta House Singapore 159919, Singapore Tel: +65 6271 6271 Fax: +65 6272 3345 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

MARINE & INDUSTRIALCOMPRESSORS 304 Thomson RoadSingapore 307654 Tel: +65 6250 6018 Fax: +65 6253 8443 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

MING SHEN ENTERPRISE CO LTD5, PaShih 1 streetDanShui Town, Taipei Taiwan 25170, Taiwan (Republic of China) Tel: +886 (2) 28095789Fax: +886 (2) 28096189 Email: www.bauer-kompressoren.de/sales/bcmail_en.php?id=233>Website: www.3arrow.com.twDealer/Distributor

THAILAND

INTERSOL ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD 160 Rimklongprapa RoadBangsue Bangkok 10800, Thailand Tel: +66 2 9106 445Fax: +66 2 9106 446 Email: www.bauer-kompressoren.de/sales/bcmail_en.php?id=235>Dealer/Distributor

VIETNAM

MEKONG SCUBA SUPPLY LTD Saigon Tower29 Le Duan BlvdSuite 1600, Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam Tel: +848 823 6294 Fax: +848 823 6288 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

BRISTOL UNIFORMSBANGLADESH

MANIK BROTHERSHai Mansion (3rd Floor)9/3 Motijheel Circular RoadDhaka – 1000BangladeshContact: Mr A K BhowmickTel: +880 2 7100 589Fax: +880 2 7100 386Email: [email protected]/Distributor

BRUNEI

DASAPREM (M) SDN BHD10 & 12 Jalan Muara 8/940000 Shah AlamSelangor Darul EhsanMalaysiaContact: Mr Prem R MurthyTel: +603 550 9060Fax: +603 550 4486Email: [email protected]: www.dasaprem.comDealer/Distributor

CHINA

SHENZHEN RUFN INDUSTRIAL CO LTDRM-701 7/F Leaser Tower, 1st Fuhua RdShenzhen, ChinaContact: Amy JinTel: +86 755 8399 9581Fax: +86 755 8399 9548Email: [email protected]/Distributor

FIJI

PHILLIPS & SMITH LIMITED10 Akatea Road, Glendene Auckland, New ZealandContact: Mr S HamptonTel: +649 818 8048Fax: +649 818 4484Email: [email protected]: www.firemaster.co.nzDealer/Distributor

HONG KONG

CHUBB HONG KONG LIMITED3 Hok Yuen Street EastHung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: +852 2746 9628 Fax: +852 2785 0849Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

FOREMOST MARKETING PVT LTDM-1 Green Park Extn, New Delhi 110016, IndiaContact: Mr Vinay KhannaTel: +91 11 261 969 82 Fax: +91 11 261 669 61Email: [email protected]: www.foremostsafety.comDealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

DASAPREM (M) SDN BHD10 & 12 Jalan Muara 8/9, 40000 Shah AlamSelangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaContact: Mr Prem R MurthyTel: +603 550 9060 Fax: +603 550 4486Email: [email protected]: www.dasaprem.comDealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

PHILLIPS & SMITH LIMITED10 Akatea Road, Glendene, Auckland, New ZealandContact: Mr S HamptonTel: +649 818 8048 Fax: +649 818 4484Email: [email protected]: www.firemaster.co.nzDealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

YEN LEE FIREWELD PTE LIMITED18 Penhas Road, 208182, SingaporeContact: Mr Don TayTel: +65 62909890 Fax: +65 62961444Email: [email protected]: www.fireweld.com.sgDealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

SHENG-TAI FIRE PROTECTIONINDUSTRIAL CO LTDNo 222-2 Sec2, Cheng Tai RdWu-Ku Shiang, Taipei, Hsien, TaiwanContact: Liu Yuan HungTel: +886 22292 1751 Fax: +886 22291 1984Email: [email protected]: www.shengtai.com.twDealer/Distributor

BW TECHNOLOGIESCHINA

BW TECHNOLOGIES BEIJING – SALES Room 102, No.1 Building, Wanliu Yishuiyuan, Wanliu Dong Road Haidian District Beijing 100089 P.R. China Tel/Fax: +86-10-8256-4525 Representative Office

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BW TECHNOLOGIESHenry Zhang, Regional Sales Manager – South China Region Tel: +86-20-8759-0352Fax: +86-20-8751-7303 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

BW TECHNOLOGIESKai Zhao, Regional Sales Manager – Northeast China Region Tel: +86-10-5857-0527Fax: +86-10-5857-0187 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

BW TECHNOLOGIESVictor Wong, Regional Sales Manager – Hong Kong, China, Taiwan & Korea Tel: +852-2974-1783Fax: +852-2974-1704 Email: [email protected] Office

HONG KONG

BW TECHNOLOGIES HONGKONG/TAIWAN – SALES Flat 2, 6/F, Block C, Y.Y. Mansion 96 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Representative Office

LARRY LAUFlat C, 28/F, Tower 1, Granville Garden18 Pik Tin Street, Shatin, N.T., Hong KongDealer/Distributor

CHEMETRON CHINA

CHUBB CHINA1/F Guard Force Centre3 Hok Yuen Street East, HunghomKowloon, Hong KongTel: +852-23622632 Dealer/Distributor

HONG KONG

CHUBB HONG KONG1/F, Guard Force Centre, 3 Hok Yuen Street EastHunghom, Kowloons, Hong KongTel: +852-23622632 Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

PT DRACOP.O. Box 2, Tambun 17510 Jkt, IndonesiaTel: +62-21-8800058 Dealer/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

YU-IL#168 Samsung-Dong Samsung Bldg Rm 401 Gangnam-GuSeoul, KoreaTel: +011-82-2-565-7121 Dealer/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

PALMER ASIA INC33 Edsa Bangkal, 1233 Metro, Manila, Philippines Tel: +632 751 7774 Dealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

SEALAND RESOURCESBlock 30 Kallang Place#06-21 To 24 KallangKallang Basin Industrial Est, SingaporeTel: +65-62968180 Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

CHENG AN FIREGUARD IND9/F No. 97 Sec. 2, Nan-Kang Road, Taipei, TaiwanTel: +011-8862-27888349Dealer/Distributor

DRAEGER SAFETYCHINA

BEIJING FORTUNE DRAEGER SAFETYEQUIPMENT CO LTDYu An Lu 22, B Area, Beijing Tianzhu AirportIndustrial Zone, Shunyi District, Beijing, 101300Tel: +86 10 8049 8000Fax: +86 10 8049 8005Email: [email protected]/Distributor

INDONESIA

PT DRAEGERINDO JAYAJl. Benda Raya No.54 DEF-Kemang Jakarta Selatan 12560Tel: +6221 788 41880Fax: +6221 781 0230Email: [email protected]/Distributor

JAPAN

DRAEGER SAFETY JAPAN LTD3-8-1 Tokyo, 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135 0047Tel: +81 3 44 615111Fax: +81 3 44 615100Email: [email protected] Office

KOREA (SOUTH)

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIADaejong Bld. #1106, Korea Representative OfficeBang-I-dong, Songpa gu, Seoul, KoreaTel: +82 2 6415 8222Fax: +82 2 6415 8223Email: [email protected] Office

MALAYSIA

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD14 Jalan PJS 11/18, Sunway Technology Park46150 Petaling Jaya, SelangorTel: +60 3 5635 6460Fax: +60 3 5635 4171Email: [email protected] Office

NEW ZEALAND

DRAEGER SAFETY PACIFIC PTE LTDUnit O, No. 150Harris Road, East Tamaki, AucklandTel: +649 273 3160Fax: +649 273 3159Email: [email protected] Office

SINGAPORE

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD67 Ayer Rajah Crescent #06-03Singapore 139950Contact: Justin KungTel: +65 6872 9281Fax: +65 6773 2033Email: [email protected]: www.draeger.com.sgRepresentative Office

TAIWAN

DRAEGER SAFETY TAIWAN CO LTD12/F, Kuohwa Building868-5 Chungcheng Rd, Chungho City, Taipeicounty 235, TaiwanTel: +886 (02) 2223-6388Fax: +886 (02) 2223-2258Email: [email protected] Office

THAILAND

DRAEGER SAFETY (THAILAND) LTDChamnan Penjati Business CentreUnit 65/210 25th FloorRama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310Tel: +662 6438 701/2Fax: +662 6438 700Email: [email protected] Office

E2V TECHNOLOGIESINDIA

FOREMOST MARKETING PVT LTD M-1, Green Park Extn, New Delhi 1100016, India Tel: 00 91-11-261-96982 Fax: 00 91-11-261-66961Email: [email protected]: www.foremostsafety.comDealer/Distributor

JAPAN

CORNES DODWELL LTD (OSAKA) 13-40 Nishihonmachi 1-chome, Nishi-kuOsaka 550-0005, JapanTel: + 81-6-6532-1012 Fax: + 81-6-6532-7749 Email: [email protected]: www.cornes-dodwell.co.jpDealer/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

GODO ENGINEERING CO LTD 1FL. 142-5 Yeonhee-2 Dong Soedaemun-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 120-112 Tel: 822-3141-1236 Fax: 822-3141-1270 Email: [email protected]: www.godoeng.comDealer/Distributor

ELKHART BRASSAUSTRALIA

FIRE RESPONSE PTY LTD71 Prince William Dr, P.O. Box 668, Seven Hills2147, AustraliaTel: +61 2 9838 9071Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

PT REJECKI UTAMAWisma Geha, 5th Floor, JL Timor 25Jakarta, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 316 2779Dealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

PSL PHILLIPS & SMITH LTDP.O. Box 69-028Glendene, Auckland, New ZealandTel: +64 9 8184484Dealer/Distributor

THAILAND

GUARDFIRE LIMITED42/2 Teo Hong Bangna Building, Moo 10, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangkok 10260, ThailandTel: +66 2 7467031Dealer/Distributor

FIRE FIGHTINGENTERPRISESAUSTRALIA

AMPAC INDUSTRIES PTY LTD 97 Walters Drive, Osbourne Park Western Australia 6017 Tel: 00 61 892 423 333 Fax: 00 61 892 423 334Dealer/Distributor

HONG KONG

HLK SERVICES LTD Room 1111, Tower B, Hung Hom CommercialCentre, 39 Ma Tau Wai Road Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: 00 852 23303083 Fax: 00 852 23656128Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

NITIN FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRIES LTD 501, Delta, Technology St.Hirananandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai -400 076, IndiaTel: 00 91 22 25700392Fax: 00 91 22 25701110Dealer/Distributor

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KOREA (SOUTH)

HI MAX CO LTD Sicox Tower 115-Ho 513-14, Sangdaewon-DongJungwon-Gu,Sungnam-City, Kyungki Do, Korea Tel: 00 82 31 769 7698E-Mail [email protected]/Distributor

MALAYSIA

FITTERS ENG.SERVS SDN BHD No.1 Block C, Jalan Dataran Sd1 Pju 9, 52200Bandar Sri, Damansara, Kuala Lumpar, MalaysiaTel: 00 60 3 62767155Fax: 00 60 3 62758712Dealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

AMPAC INDUSTRIES LIMITED P.O. Box 100-149, North Shore Mail Centre Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 00 64 94438072Fax: 00 64 94438073Dealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

ACCLAIM SYSTEMS PTE LTD Blk 104 Boon Keng Road, 05-01 Singapore 339775 Tel: 00 656 2990 798Fax: 00 656 299 3735Dealer/Distributor

ALARM SUPPLY PTE LTD 63 Jalan Pemimpin 03-07 Pemimpin Industrial Building Singapore 577219 Tel: 00 656 258 3445Fax: 00 656 258 6428Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

HORING LIH IND CO LTD 4F No 18 Lane 327, Chung Shan RoadSec 2 Chung-Ho-City, Taipei Hsien, TaiwanTel: 00886 2224 87599Fax: 00886 2224 07752Email [email protected]/Distributor

THAILAND

F.B. (THAILAND) LTD 75 Soi RubiaSukhumvit 42 Road Bangkok 10110Thailand Tel: 00 66 2 3902445 Fax: 00 66 2 3811197Dealer/Distributor

TEEYA MASTER SYSTS CO LTD 100/101-102 Vongvanji, Building B, 30Th Flr, Rama 9 Road, Huaykhwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand Tel: 00 662 2 6451130Fax: 00 662 2 2488540Dealer/Distributor

HELMET INTEGRATEDSYSTEMSAUSTRALIA

CHUBB FIRE AUSTRALIA120 Silverwater Road, Silverwater NSW 2118, AustraliaTel: +61 2 8748 7440Email: [email protected]/Distributor

BRUNEI

GLAMCO AVIATION (B) SDN BHDGPO Box 2793Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BS 8675Tel: +673 2 451757Email: [email protected]/Distributor

CHINA

WUXI FIRETRE SAFETECHNo 8, 2nd Floor, Xian Li RoadWUXI, Jiangsu Province 214021People’s Republic of ChinaTel: +86 510 275 3771Email: [email protected]/Distributor

HONG KONG

SAFETECH LIMITEDBlock C Unit 11, 11th FloorWah Lock Industrial Centre, Shan Mai StreetFo Tan Shatin, New Territories, Hong KongDealer/Distributor

INDIA

VIJAY SABRE SAFETY PVT LTDPlot 35 Chandivali Village, Off Saki Vihar Rd Mumbai 400 072, IndiaTel: +91 22 28475488Email: [email protected]/Distributor

INDONESIA

PT BUMI CERAH AGUNGKomplex Karang, Anyar PermaiJl Karang Anyar No 55 /C1-17Jakarta 10740, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 6246954Email: [email protected]/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

JIN-ASIA CORPORATION889-3 Daedae-Ri, Unghon MyunUlzoo-Kun, Ulsan City, South KoreaTel: +82 52 221 9871Email: [email protected]/Distributor

MALAYSIA

DASAPREM (M) SDN BHD10 & 12 Jalan Muara 8/94000 Shah Alam, SelangorDarul Ehsan, MalaysiaTel: +60 (3) 551 00957Email: [email protected]/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

CHUBB FIRE & SAFETY PRODUCTS3 Fisher Crescent, Mt WellingtonPrivate Bag 9220, Auckland, New ZealandTel: +64 9 270 7234Email: [email protected]/Distributor

SINGAPORE

PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIALEQUIPMENT COMPANY24 New Industrial Rd, #02-08 Pei Fu BuildingSingapore 536210Tel: +65 6282 7722Email: [email protected]/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

ALLIANCE INDUSTRIAL SALESUnit 109, Cluster 3, Makati Prime City7708 St Paul Road San Antonio1203 Makati City, PhilippinesTel: +632 890 8818Email: [email protected]/Distributor

TAIWAN

SECOROC CORPORATION219 Chung Cheng North RoadSan Chung City, Taipei HsienTaiwanTel: +88 2 8985 3838Email: [email protected]/Distributor

THAILAND

CHASE ENTERPRISE (SIAM) CO LTD497 Phrapinklao Road, PO Box 7-67Bangyeekhan, BangpladBangkok 10700, ThailandTel: +66 2 883 2880Email: [email protected]/Distributor

KERR AUSTRALIA

FIRE RESPONSE PTY LTDPO Box 668, New South Wales 1730, Seven Hills, AustraliaContact: Geoff MarchantTel: 0061 02 9838 9044 Fax: 0061 02 9838 9071Email: [email protected]/Distributor

HONG KONG

ON MAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO6/F Block F1Hong Kong Industrial Building444-452 Des Voeux Road, West Hong KongContact: Micheal LuiTel: 00852 254 72658 Fax: 00852 254 72674Email: [email protected]/Distributor

INDIA

NITIN FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRIESLIMITED501, Delta, Technology StreetHiranandani Gardens, PowaiMumbai 400-076, IndiaContact: Vijay ShelarTel: 0091 22 2570 0392 Fax: 0091 22 2570 1110Email: [email protected]/Distributor

MALAYSIA

DASAPREM (M) SDN BHD10 & 12 Jalan Muara 8/9, 40 000 Shah AlamSelangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaContact: T.D. MurthyTel: 00603 5510 0957 Fax: 00603 5510 4486Email: [email protected]: www.dasaprem.comDealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

PSLPO Box 69-028, 10 Akatea RoadGlendene, Auckland, New ZealandContact: Anne HadfieldTel: 0064 9 818 8048 Fax: 0064 9 818 4484Email: [email protected]/Distributor

THAILAND

THE EAST ASIATIC (THAILAND)PUBLIC CO LTD – EAC1168/98-100 Lumpini Tower33rd Floor, Rama IV Road, Kwang Thungmahamek Khet, Sathorn Bangkok 10120, ThailandContact: Patcharaporn S.Tel: 0066 2689 5999 Fax: 0066 2689 5888Email: [email protected]/Distributor

KIDDE FIREPROTECTIONAUSTRALIA

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDStreet Address:314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588 Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

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BRUNEI

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road 17-01 & 04 Alexandra Point, Singapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: http://www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

CHINA

KIDDE CHINA Product Support & Sales Office, 21/F Tower 288 Container Port Road, Hong Kong Contact: Martin Dowson (General Manager)[email protected]: 00 852 2334 2388 Fax: 00 852 2370 8381 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

HONG KONG

KIDDE CHINA Product Support & Sales Office, 21/F Tower 2, 88 Container Port Road, Hong Kong Contact: Martin Dowson (General Manager)[email protected]: 00 852 2334 2388 Fax: 00 852 2370 8381 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

INDIA

KIDDE INDIA LIMITED EL 205, TTC Industrial AreaMahape, Navi Mumbai, 400 710, IndiaTel: +91 22 67800100 Fax: +91 22 27618444 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kiddeindia.com Representative Office

INDONESIA

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road 17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

JAPAN

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road, 17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

KOREA (SOUTH)

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road, 17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

MACAU

KIDDE CHINA Product Support & Sales Office21/F Tower 2, 88 Container Port Road, Hong Kong Contact: Martin Dowson (General Manager)[email protected]: 00 852 2334 2388 Fax: 00 852 2370 8381 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

MALAYSIA

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road 17-01 & 04 Alexandra Point, Singapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

NEW ZEALAND

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDStreet Address:314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588 Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

KIDDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDStreet Address:314 Boundary Road, Dingley Vic 3172Mailing Address:PO Box 682, Braeside Vic 3195 Freecall (Australia): 1800 672 171 Tel: 03 9518 5588 Fax: 03 9518 5577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.angusfire.com.au Representative Office

PHILIPPINES

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

SINGAPORE

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road, 17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979 Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

TAIWAN

KIDDE CHINA Product Support & Sales Office 21/F Tower 288 Container Port Road Hong Kong Contact: Martin Dowson (General Manager)[email protected]: 00 852 2334 2388Fax: 00 852 2370 8381 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

THAILAND

KIDDE ASIA FIRE & SECURITY PTE LTD438 Alexandra Road17-01 & 04 Alexandra PointSingapore 119958 Contacts: Matthew Grierson: [email protected] Graham: [email protected] Tan: [email protected]: (00 65) 6424 7979Fax: (00 65) 6424 7978 Website: www.kiddeasia.com Representative Office

L&W COMPRESSORSAUSTRALIA

SATSIM DIVING & TRAININGBatemans Bay, AustraliaContact: Chris Laursen Tel: + 61 (0)2 4472 3205 Mobile: + 61 (0)415 610 934Email: [email protected]: www.satsim.com.au Dealer/Distributor

BANGLADESH

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURALCONSULTANTS LTD10 Dilkusha c/a, Jibon Bima Tower (8th floor)Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Tel: +880 2-956 1610 Fax: +880 2-956 1606Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

CHINA & HONG KONG

L&W COMPRESSORS + SYSTEMS PTELTD IN CHINARoom 902, Building #6 Huirun Yuan, Tong Hui JiaYuanGao Bei Dian Xiang, Chao Yang District, 100025 Tel.: +(8610)5967-9218 Fax : +(8610)5967-9218Cell: +(86)1314-128-1608Email: [email protected] Representative Office

HONG KONG

OCEAN PROFIT LTDG/F, 104A, Fook Wah St. Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2708 1337Fax: +852 2725 9270Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

CORE ENERGY SYSTEMS PVT LTDPlot X/16 – 1 & 2, Prathmesh Vyapari Sankul, MIDC Residential Zone, Dombivli (E) – 421 203Maharashtra Tel: +91 251 2444 800 / 01Fax: + 91 251 2444 804Mobile: 92235 93442Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

LAUTAN MASJl. Toko Tiga No.2411230 Jakarta-BaratTel: +62 21 690 1333Fax: +62 21 690 2479Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

KOREA

HYSINE TRADINGThe Centum Park 102-2704 Haeundae-gu Jaesong 1-dong Busan, Korea PO Box 612-712 Tel: +8251-314 3017Fax: +8251-988 3017Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

SPECTRON SERVICES SDN BHD66 Jalan Gelang Off Jln Sungai BesiJalan Imbi, 55200 Kuala LumpurMalaysia Tel: +603 4257 3837Fax: +603 4256 9884 Dealer/Distributor

DRAEGER SAFETY ASIA PTE LTD14 Jalan PJ S 11/8, Bandar Sunway46150 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Tel: +603 5635 6460 Fax: +603 5635 4171 Dealer/Distributor

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SINERGI IKRAM (M) SDN BHDNo. 4, Jalan TPP 5/7Taman Perindustrian Puchong47100 PuchongSelangor, Malaysia Tel: +603 8068 3929 Fax: +603 8068 2091Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

SABAH DIVERSLot 27, Ground FloorWisma SabahJalan Haji Saman88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel/Fax: 6088 256 483 Dealer/Distributor

PAKISTAN

MODERN MOTORS (PVT) LTDBeaumont RoadModern Motors House PO Box 8505Karachi 75530, PakistanContact: Mr. Asif Chaudhri Tel: 9221-568 0347 Fax: 9221-568 0903Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

DIVECENTREContact: John Miller Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

ASIA DIVERSPADI 5 Star CDC centreEl Galleon Beach ResortAbimir Place, 1741 Dian StreetPalanan, 1235 Makati City, Philippines Tel: +632 834 2974 Fax: +632 287 3205Mobile: +63 0917-8139941Email: [email protected]: www.asiadivers.com Dealer/Distributor

SRI LANKA

LSR LANKA SPORTREIZEN29 B, S.DE. S. Jayasinghe mawathaKalubowila, Dehiwela, Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 282 4500, 2824955Fax: +94 11 2826125Email: [email protected]: www.lsr-srilanka.com Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

FIREWOLF1F, No. 13, LANE 89, JIANG-NAN ST.NEI-HU, TAIPEI, TAIWAN R.O.C. Tel: +886-2-26582626 Fax: +886-2-27977890Website: www.firewolf.com.tw Dealer/Distributor

FULGENT SCIENTIFIC INC1F, 27, 66 Lane, Jui Kuang Rd.Taipei 114, Taiwan R.O.C. Contact: Mr. S.F. SheenTel: +886 2 87925406 Fax: +886 2 87925734Mobile: +886 928 276588Email: [email protected]: www.fulgent-sic.com.twDealer/Distributor

THAILAND

DIVE MASTER CO LTD16 Asoke Court, Sukumvit 21 RoadWattana, 10110 Bangkok, Thailand Tel: 662 2593191 Fax: 662 259 3197Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

DIVE SUPPLY CO LTD(Service Center only) 88/5 Patak Road,Chalong Bay, Phuket 83100, Thailand Tel: +66-76-383414-6 Fax: +66-76-281525Email: [email protected]: www.divesupply.com Dealer/Distributor

VIETNAM

LOADCELL SERVICES PTE LTD143 Binh GiaVung Tau, S R Vietnam Contact: Chris EvansTel: (+84) 64 582373 Fax: (+84) 64 581254Mobile: (+84) 90 3833950 Email: [email protected]/Distributor

MSAAUSTRALIA

MSA (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 137 Gilba Road, Girraween New South Wales 2145, Australia Tel: +61 2 9688 0333 Fax: +61 2 9896 3224 Email: [email protected] Website: www.msa.net.au Representative Office

CHINA

WUXI MSA SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD 305 Xicheng Road, Wuxi Jiangsu Province 214 046, P.R. China Tel: +86 510 310 94 54 Fax: +86 510 310 23 10 Email: [email protected] Website: www.msa-china.com Representative Office

HONG KONG

MSA HONG KONGRooms 2505-2506, Tai Tung Bldg.8 Fleming Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2258 7533 Fax: +852 2258 8780 Representative Office

INDIA

MSA (INDIA) LIMITED P-25, Transport Depot Road Kolkata 700 088, India Tel: +91 33 2449 6220 Fax: +91 33 2449 1368 Email: [email protected] Website: www.msanet.com Representative Office

INDONESIA

MSA INDONESIA Kemayoran No. 1-K Jalan Rajawali Selatan, Raya Blok C5 No. 2 Jakarta Utara 14410, Indonesia Tel: +62 21 640 9000 Fax: +62 21 641 2831 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

JAPAN

MSA JAPAN LTD No. 30-16 Nishiwaseda, 3-Chome Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 169-0051 Japan Tel: +81 3 3209 2171 Fax: +81 3 5291 8755 Email: [email protected] Website: www.msajapan.com Representative Office

MALAYSIA

MSA MALAYSIA 65-65LG Jalan Melati Utama 4 Taman Melati Utama 53100 Setapak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +60 3 4108 7208 Fax: +60 3 4108 7209 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

SINGAPORE

MSA SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE LTD 51 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-03 129948 Singapore Tel: +65 6776 1633 Fax: +65 6778 2529 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

THAILAND

MSA THAILAND 281-283 Soi Sookdee, Patanakarn Road Suanluang, Bangkok 10250, Thailand Tel: +662 318 1765 Fax: +662 318 3302 Email: [email protected] Representative Office

NITTANAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

QESS FIRE AND SECURITY Quantum Business Park, Unit 60, 7-9 Percy St.Auburn NSW 2144, Australia Tel: +61 2 9737 0933 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nittan.com.auDealer/Distributor

NOTIFIER/INERTIAFIRE SYSTEMSAUSTRALIA

NOTIFIER/INERTIA FIRE SYSTEMSSydney, AustraliaTel: 61-2-9899-4155 Fax: 61-2-9899-4156

Additional Locations: Brisbane, QueenslandMelbourne, VictoriaRepresentative Office

CHINA

NOTIFIER CHINAShanghai, ChinaTel: 86-21-5027-2119 Fax: 86-21-5027-3119Representative Office

HONG KONG

NOTIFIER HONG KONGKowloon, Hong KongTel: 852-2730-9090 Fax: 852-2736-6590Representative Office

INDIA

NOTIFIER INDIAMumbai, IndiaTel: 852-2730-9090 Fax: 852-2736-6590Representative OfficeAdditional Locations in India: New Delhi, Chennai,Bangalore, Calcutta, Gurgaon

SINGAPORE

NOTIFIER SINGAPORETel: 65-6271-5503 Fax: 65-6271-9961Representative Office

TAIWAN

NOTIFIER TAIWANTaipei, TaiwanTel: 886-2-2245-7248 Fax: 886-2-2245-0927Representative Office

PBI PERFORMANCEPRODUCTSCHINA

WAH TAI ENTERPRISES P.O. Box No. 10303General Post Office, Hong Kong, ChinaTel: 852-9098-7262 Fax: 852-2782-0718Email: [email protected]: www.wtyf.comDealer/Distributor

PPS LTDAUSTRALIA

OPEC SYSTEMS PTY LTD3/4 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs ForestNew South Wales 2086, Australia Contact: Peter Murphy Tel: +61 2 9453 9077 Fax: +61 2 9975 7808 Website: www.opecsystems.com.au Dealer/Distributor

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HONG KONG

SAFETECH LIMITEDBlock C Unit 11-12, 17/F, Wah Lok Industrial CentreShan Mei Street, FO Tan, Shatin N.T., Hong Kong Contact: Andy Chan Tel: +852 2687 4038 Fax: +852 2684 2784 Website: www.safetech.com.hk Dealer/Distributor

INDIA/CHINA/SOUTHAMERICA/UAE/OMAN/ABU DHABI/SAUDIARABIA/QUATAR/JORDON/IRAN/BAHRAIN Mike Vincent, National Account Manager – Export Sales Protection House, Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook,Milton Keynes, Bucks, ENGLAND MK7 8HXMobile: 07833 575999 Tel: +44 (0)1908 272240 Fax: +44 (0)1908 371605Email: [email protected]: www.ppsgb.comDealer/Distributor

ISRAEL

AMOS GAZIT LIMITED5 Odem St., Petach-Tikva, P O Box 7700, ISRAEL Contact: Ilan ShalevTel: +972 392 50013 Fax: +972 392 27766 Website: www.gazit.co.il Dealer/Distributor

JAPAN – TOKYO

CORNES & COMPANY LIMITEDF-Nissei Ebisu Building, 16-3, Higashi 3-chome,Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-845, JAPANContact: Jun TakahashiTel: +81-3-5774-9971 Fax: +813-5774-9980Website: www.cornes.co.jp Dealer/Distributor

JAPAN – OSAKA

CORNES & COMPANY LTD1-13-40 Nishi Honmachi, Nishi-Ku, Osaka 550-0005, JAPANContact: Tomiko NomuraTel: +81-6-6532-1017 Fax: +81 665 327749Website: www.cornes.co.jp Dealer/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

GODO ENGINERRING LTD3F, 219-2, Buam-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul, 110-817, Korea Contact: Koan NamkungTel: 822-396-1522 Fax: 822-396-1524Website: www.godoeng.com Dealer/Distributor

MALAYSIA

TMR ALAM SDN BHDG-9 Impian Kota, Jalan Kampung Attap50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Contact: Mazlan OmarTel: +60 3227 35200 Fax: +60 3227 35171 Dealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

J S LANGEN AGENCIES LIMITEDTrading as Wholesafe, 4 Whyte StreetPO Box 40, Foxton, New ZealandTel: +64 6 363 7311 Fax: +64 6 363 6948Free Phone: (NZ ONLY) 0800 526 436Email: [email protected]: www.wholesafe.co.nzDealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

FORCE 21 EQUIPMENT PTE LIMITED61 Kaki Buki Ave 1, Shun LI Ind Park02-24 S (417943), SingaporeContact: Mr Daniel CheahTel: 0065 6848 4424 Fax: 0065 6848 4434Dealer/Distributor

NOAH AGENCIES ‘N’ MARINESERVICES PTE LTD43 Kian Teck Drive, Jurong, Singapore 628856Tel: +65 6266 0788 Fax: +65 6266 1042Website: www.noah.com.sg Dealer/Distributor

TAIWAN

NELVEN CO LIMITED14F-6 No 76 Sec 1, Fu-Shing S Road, Taipei, TaiwanContact: C T ChoTel: +886 22721 9770 Fax: +886 28773 2047 Website: www.nelven.com.tw Dealer/Distributor

RESQTEC AUSTRALIA

DELTA FIRE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTDP.O Box 2149, Mansfield, Queensland4122, AustraliaContact: Mr Bob GrieveTel: +617 3277 6063 Fax: +617 3277 6036Email: [email protected]/Distributor

BANGLADESH

MANIK BROTHERSHai Mansion (3rd Floor)9/3 Motijheel Circular RoadDhaka – 1000, BangladeshContact: Mr A. K. BhowmickTel: +880-2-710-0589/+880-2-710-0827Fax: +880-2-710-1331Dealer/Distributor

CHINA

TUNG SHING TRADE DEVELOPMENTCO LTDRoom 1601, Yishang Building, No. 11, MalianRoad, Guang Wai 100055 BeijingContact: Mr Joseph Yip/Mr Roy TsoiTel: +86 10 6339 5834 Fax: +86 10 6328 8649Email: [email protected]/Distributor

HONG KONG

TUNG SHING TRADE DEVE’L CO LTDSuit 906, 9/F, ICBC Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central Hong KongContact: Mr Joseph Yip/Mr Roy TsoiTel: (852) 2578 6088 Fax: (852) 2887 6993Email: [email protected]/Distributor

INDIA

AIR DRIVE EQUIPMENTS CO PVT LTDAman Chambers, 113, New Queens’ RoadP.O. Box 3695, 400 004 Mumbai, IndiaContact: Mr Vinod BhojaniaTel: +91 2223678689Fax: +91 2223675229/+9 2223639163Email: [email protected]/Distributor

INDONESIA

PT LAVINTA BUANA SAKTI Komplek Rukan Puri KencanaBlock K7 No. 3e, Jakarta 11610, Indonesia Contact: Ms G. Any Nurcahyanti, SeTel: +6-2215823570Fax: +6-2215826676Email: [email protected]/Distributor

JAPAN

Z-PRODUCE COMPANY 6-3-17, Tanimachi Chuo – Ku542-0012 Osaka City, Japan Contact: Mr Satoru HayashiTel: +816-6-768-9700Fax: +816-6-762-4837/+886-3-322-3908Email: [email protected]/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

DAE RYUK TECH CO(4 X 4 KOREA)#BA-1212 Chung-Ang, Circulation Complex1258 Kuro-Dong, Kuro-Gu, Seoul 152-721, KoreaContact: Mr Sung Dong, KimTel: +82-2-2625 5060 Fax: +82-2-2625 5535Email: [email protected]/Distributor

PAKISTAN

HASEEN HABIB CORPORATION (PVT) LTD27, Nicholson Rd, Lahore 54000, PakistanContact: Mr Ata-ur-Rahman BarryTel: (042) 636 7222Fax: (042) 636 8855/(042) 637 4041Email: [email protected]/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

BOSTON HOME INC SUPPLY168, Apo St, Sta. Mesa, HeightsQuezon City, Philipines 1100Contact: Bernard TiongsonTel: +632-4123726 Fax: +632-4150130Email: [email protected]/Distributor

TAIWAN

BOSS MOTOR CO LTDNo.10, Alley 8, Lane 227, 4 Sec.Chang Hsing Rd., Lu Chu ShiangTaoyuan (338) Taiwan. R.O.C.Contact: Mr F. T. ChenTel: +886-3-3118199 Fax: +886-3-322-3908Email: [email protected]/Distributor

THAILAND

ROYAL EN-TECH CO LTD88, Phichai Road Dusit, Bangkok 10300Contact: Mr Somphop Kongdej-Adisak/Mr PhichitThinsantisukTel: +662-6691191-3/+662-2436215-7Fax: +662-2411839/+662-2430105Email: [email protected]/Distributor

VIETNAM

HIEPHOA EQUIPMENT OFENVIRONMENT AND TRADING CO LTD11, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da Dist.,Hanoi, VietnamContact: Ms Minh Phuong/Mr TrungTel: +84 4 7731961Fax: +84 4 7731962/+84 4 7734553Email: [email protected]/[email protected]/Distributor

RUSSWURMVENTILATOREN GMBH AUSTRALIA

COMSOLINT 1402-2214 Gold Coast HWY AU-4218 Mermaid Beach Queensland Tel: 0061 4394 93332 Fax: 0061 7300 90527 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

CHINA

WUHAN GDW-BROCOO Pneumatic Technique Co. Ltd. No 1001 B Building,Triumphal Arc, CN-430070 Plaza Xudong Road Wuhan, China Tel: +86 27 86835595 Fax: +86 27 86728946 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDIA

GAS ENGG. P LTD C408, Shiv Sagar, Plot No 79, Gorai II, Borivali West, IND-400 091 Mumbai, India Tel: 0091 9820035452 Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

INDONESIA

NARAYANI AGENCIES J. B. Business Centre, Room No. 18, Fifth Floor 506, 116 Park Lane S.D. Road IN-500003 SECUNDERABAD, Indonesia Email: [email protected] Dealer/Distributor

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SAGE TECHNOLOGIESJAPAN

COMTEC COMPANYTokyo 202-0023, Japan Tel: +81 4 22 72 1199Dealer/Distributor

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.AUSTRALIA

GAAM EMERGENCY PRODUCTS29 Temple Dr., PO Box 211 Thomastown, Victoria, 3074, AustraliaTel: +61 3 9466 1244 Fax: 61 3 9466 4743Email: [email protected]: www.gaam.com.auDealer/Distributor

CHINA

SHANGHAI JINDE INDUSTRYDEVELOPMENT CO LTDRoom 610, 1 Lane 50, Xin Cun RoadShanghai, 200065, ChinaTel: +86 21-360-50599 Fax: +86 21-360-55599Email: [email protected]/Distributor

HONG KONG

ROTTER INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDUnit A G/F. Hung To Road6-8 Hung To Road, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: 85227517770 Fax: 85227562051Email: [email protected]/Distributor

UNIVERSAL CARS LIMITEDUCL House, 374-380 Castle Peak RoadTsuen Wan, N.T.Hong KongTel: +852 2414 0231 Fax: +852 2413 6063Email: [email protected]: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.hkDealer/Distributor

INDIA

FOREMOST TECHNICO PVT LIMITEDM-1, Green Park ExtensionNew Delhi 110016, IndiaTel: +91 (11) 2619 6997 Fax: +91 (11) 2616 6961Dealer/DistributorMumbai Resi./Office: 803, 8th Floor, Bldg. No. 23 C, Opp. Jalvayu Vihar, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai,Mumbai – 400 076Email: [email protected]: www.tca.co.in

INDONESIA

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

JAPAN

YONE CORPORATION23, Nishinakaai-ChoNishinokyo, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604JapanTel: +81 (7) 582-11185 Fax: +81 (7) 580-12263Email: [email protected]: www.yone-co.co.jpDealer/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

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

MALAYSIA

CME EDARAN SDN BHDLot 19, Jalan Delima 1/1Subang Hi-Tech industrial ParkBatu Tiga, 4000 Shah AlamSelangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaTel: +60 (3) 56331188 Fax: +60 (3) 56343838Email: [email protected]/Distributor

PHILIPPINES

ALLIANCE INDUSTRIAL SALESUnit 109 Cluster 3Makati Prime City, 7708 St. Paul Rd.Brgy San Antonio, Makati City, PhilippinesTel: +63 (2) 897-2037 Fax: +63 (2) 896-0083Email: [email protected]/Distributor

SINGAPORE

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

TAIWAN

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

THAILAND

ANTI-FIRE, CO LTD316-316/1 Sukhumvit 22 RdKlongtoey Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 ThailandTel: 6622596898 Fax: 6622582422Email: [email protected]: www.antifire.comDealer/Distributor

SEAT PATTAYA CO LTD138/74, 18th Floor, Jewellery Centre, Nares Road, Siphraya, Bangrak Bangkok 10500, ThailandTel: +66 (2) 267 3273 Fax: +66 (2) 267-3280Email: [email protected]/Distributor

TYCO FIRE & SECURITYINDONESIA

TYCO FIRE & SECURITYPt. ODG Wormald IndonesiaJ1. Let Jen. TB. Simatupang no. 150 BTanjung Barat, Jagakarsa, Jakarta, 12530Representative Office

VETROTECH JAPAN

SAINT-GOBAIN HANGLAS (JAPAN) K.K.6F/L Saint-Gobain Bldg, 3-7, KojimachiChiyoda-Ku, J-Tokyo 102-0083Contact: Mr Sadahiro InadaTel: +81 3 5275 08 63 Fax: +81 3 5275 0913Email: [email protected] Website: www.vetrotech.comRepresentative Office

KOREA (SOUTH)

HANKUK PROCESSED GLASS INC585-14, Gajwa-DongIncheon, 404-250, Seo-Gu, Seoul/South KoreaContact: Mr Jung Soo ParkTel: +82 32 580 04 07Fax: +82 32 579 04 30Email: [email protected]: www.hanglas.co.krDealer/Distributor

NEW ZEALAND

ADAMS STEELGUARD LTD137 Sunnybrae Rd., Glenfield, AucklandNew ZealandContact: Mr Graeme KnowlesTel: 649-443-2722 Fax: 649-443-7877Email: [email protected]: www.steelguard.co.nzDealer/Distributor

SINGAPORE

SAINT-GOBAIN (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD15 Beach Road, #04-01 Beach CentreSingapore 189677Contact: Mr Elsen ChanTel: +65 63372276 Fax: +65 63372247Email: [email protected] Website: www.saint-gobain.com Representative Office

TAIWAN

INEX BUILDING MATERIALS &INSTALLATION CO LTD4F. No. 219, Sec. 1, Tunhwa S. Rd.Taipei, TaiwanContact: Mr William ChenTel: 886-2-2740 3475 Fax: 886-2-2740 3479Email: [email protected]: www.inex.twmail.netDealer/Distributor

WOLF SAFETY LAMPAUSTRALIA

WHYTE-HALL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDUnit 2, 81-83 Station RoadSeven Hills, NSW 2147Australia Contact: Matthew MacRaeTel: +612 9838 4420 Fax: +612 9838 4460Email: [email protected] Website: www.whyte-hall.comDealer/Distributor

JAPAN

PLUS ALPHA CORPORATION5-9-12-608 Magamoto Minami-Ku, Saitama CitySaitama, 336-0033 JapanContact: Mr R HashimotoTel: +81 48 865 7784 Fax: +81 48 865 7784Email: [email protected]/Distributor

KOREA (SOUTH)

DAE MYUNG CORP368-1 Gupyeong-Dong Saha-Gu, Pusan, Korea Contact: Mr Jung Won LeeTel: +82 51 261 0035 Fax: +82 51 264 0081Email: [email protected]/Distributor

SINGAPORE

WINDSOR MARINE PTE LTD28 Joo Koon Circle, Singapore 629057Contact: Mr Michael LimTel: +65 6349 1930 Fax: +65 6778 6882Email: [email protected]/Distributor

TAIWAN

POLICO INTERNATIONAL CORP3F, No. 43 Fuguo Road (Shin-Lin)Taipei, TaiwanContact: Mr C.T. HuangTel: +8862 8866 1003 Fax: +88862 8866 5479Email: [email protected]/Distributor

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