Is your fire extinguisher placement illegal in 2025? What New York businesses need to know
Fire extinguisher compliance rules expand under 2025 New York regulations Ace Fire Protection has announced a new suite of fire extinguisher services designed to support compliance with updated 2025 safety codes in New York City. According to Ace Fire Protection, the changes include more rigorous requirements on extinguisher placement, inspection frequency, and employee training. The […]
Armstrong launches 750gpm vertical fire pump in US market
New fire pump model introduced with lifecycle tracking technology Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of a new 750gpm 5x4x10PF Vertical-In-Line fire pump model in the United States. The company stated that this model includes its Design Envelope technology, which provides performance tracking, integrated alerts and remote monitoring. According to Armstrong Fluid Technology, the […]
FireRein backs U.S. Forest Service call for direct wildfire suppression
Wildfire suppression directive calls for faster response FireRein has reported its full support for U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz’s 2025 Wildfire Letter of Intent, which stresses the need for direct suppression tactics to limit fire spread. According to FireRein, the letter advises fire crews to act quickly and aggressively in suppressing wildfires to reduce […]
Johnson Controls relaunches sprinkler service with predictive monitoring
U.S. sprinkler systems gain real-time maintenance upgrade Johnson Controls has relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service in the United States, offering predictive maintenance capabilities through real-time system data. The company said the service provides facility managers and building owners with continuous system insights by analyzing indicators such as temperature, water presence and pressure changes. According to […]
PFAS destruction system tested in Minnesota with government attendance
PERSES system demonstrates on-site PFAS destruction in Minnesota General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has reported that its PERSES system was used to demonstrate the destruction of PFAS-contaminated waste at a facility in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The company said the demonstration took place on May 30, 2025, and was attended by Congresswoman Betty McCollum and other state […]
Bridger share thoughts on wildland Executive Order
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. an aerial firefighting company commented on 13 June 2025 on the Executive Order to restructure Americas national wildland firefighting system. Chief Executive Officer, Bridger Aerospace, Sam Davis’ statement Sam Davis, Bridger’s Chief Executive Officer stated: “Bridger was established with a mission of saving lives, property and the environment from wildfires […]
Pye-Barker acquires Seattle fire sprinkler company Moore Fire Protection
Pye-Barker expands fire protection services in the Pacific Northwest Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has reported the acquisition of Moore Fire Protection, a Seattle-based fire sprinkler company. According to Pye-Barker, the purchase strengthens its service offering in the Pacific Northwest and follows its broader security services expansion in the region. The company stated that the acquisition […]
Altus expands in New York with Firetek Sprinkler Systems acquisition
Altus Fire and Life Safety enters Albany market Apax Partners has reported that Altus Fire and Life Safety has acquired Firetek Sprinkler Systems, a company operating in the Albany, New York region. The acquisition will expand Altus’s fire protection service offerings and presence in the northeastern United States. Apax Partners said Firetek specializes in the […]
Wyoming Guard bucket drop training improves wildfire response coordination
Joint aerial firefighting training takes place at Camp Guernsey Wyoming Army National Guard aviators held an interagency bucket drop training exercise on April 16 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center. According to the National Guard, the annual event was conducted in collaboration with state and local firefighting organizations to prepare for wildfire response across Wyoming. […]
TLX Fire & Security actuators comply with updated EN 15004-1 standard
EN 15004-1 update to align with NFPA 2001 actuator supervision Earlier this year, TLX Fire & Security announced that its linear electric actuators for fire suppression systems meet the expected changes to EN 15004-1. According to TLX Fire & Security, the updated European standard is anticipated to require both audible and visual alarms at the […]