Industrial Fire & Hazard Control your single source solutions company
Industrial Fire & Hazard Control, a proud member of the Advanced Group of Companies, is intently focused on mitigating risk in the fire, rescue, hazmat and disaster management arena. We strive to render an in-depth subject matter knowledge base, the prerequisite skills set, access to technologically advanced products, world-class service rendering and the passion to serve in order to meet our clients ever growing requirements. For Industrial Fire & Hazard Control there is no room for error, no room for anything less than the very best . . . our clients demand it and we deliver on it!
We are by no means a seven-to-five company, everything that we do is personal, every interaction, every product that we manufacture and supply; our people are personally involved and take ownership and responsibility because our products are used to save lives and property. We are serious about our business because you are serious about yours. We have a PASSION for the fire, rescue, hazmat and disaster management industry and, as a level 2 B-BBEE company, we take our Codes of Good Practice seriously. As we continually strive for excellence, we are making a difference to everyday lives, one product at a time.
Industrial Fire & Hazard Control … there when you need us!
Visit us at www.industrialfire.co.za ; The Home of Imagineering.”
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DRÄGER takes the weight off your shoulders with the PSS® AIRBOSS
Firefighting is teamwork and we at Dräger are part of your team. Our contribution to the team is the equipment that protects you during your mission. Only when you trust your PPE and feel in tune with it, can you perform at your very best. So, we’re proud to support you with groundbreaking solutions such as our exceptionally lightweight new Dräger PSS® AirBoss with NANO Cylinder.
Nothing can hold you back
DRÄGER PSS® AIRBOSS SUPERIOR ERGONOMICS
Move freely as if there was nothing on your back: With threestep height adjustment, a pivoting and sliding waist belt, you’ll move with ease in difficult circumstances.
EXCEPTIONALLY LIGHTWEIGHT
One of the lightest firefighting SCBAs on the market due to engineered lightweight materials. Smart design choices make it feel even lighter than it already is.
FUTURE-PROOF CONNECTIVITY
Connected solutions increase your safety and efficiency: You know your situation. And your team members and leaders know it as well – so they have your back.
Learn More Here : https://www.draeger.com/en_za/Products/PSS-AirBoss
We take the weight off your shoulders
Our cylinders feature non-limited life design (NLL). This means, by design they can be used indefinitely when proper maintenance and periodic inspections are fulfilled. It is an investment that not only gives you peace of mind during an incident, but also reduces your cost of ownership in the long run. They also offer a very low weight – which allows for a longer duration of air consumption. You can increase air supply even further by using a twinning option.
NEW: DRÄGER NANO CYLINDER (NLL), TYPE 4 Designed with PET liner and carbon nanotube technology: Currently one of the lightest gas cylinders in the market with a shell weight of 2.8 kg. This means 47 % less weight compared to conventional steel type 1 cylinders.
Reduced weight allows for two-cylinder configurations, supporting extended duration operations
Extreme weight reduction supports firefighters by reducing fatigue and increasing agility
Full composite cylinder can be used just like any other cylinder, but comes with a a non-limited service life decreasing fire departments investment needs
TWO-CYLINDER CONFIGURATION With their low profile, our dedicated twinpack cylinder systems are suited for wearing in confined space situations and extended duration operations (EDBA). A twin cylinder package with a convenient carrying handle can be carried as a single unit.
Learn More here : https://www.draeger.com/en_za/Products/Compressed-Air-Breathing-Cylinders
Learn More : https://www.draeger.com/en_za/Fire-Service
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WEBER HYDRAULIK GMBH takes another step towards sustainability with the certification according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Both compliance with environmental guidelines and the efficient use of energy contribute significantly to the sustainable orientation of companies. At the WEBER HYDRAULIK site in Losenstein, both certifications have now been successfully completed. “Sustainability is a very important topic for us. We are constantly working on optimizing our processes with regard to the set environmental and energy targets. The ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications now show quite objectively that we meet very high requirements in this regard,” says Günther Rebhandl, Head of Quality Management at WEBER- HYDRAULIK, who is pleased with the success.
Proud of the certifications passed: Bernhard Obermayr, Mathias Pranzl, Albert Koppenberger, Günther Rebhandl, Kurt Sperrer
Environmental risks can be reduced through sustainable environmental and energy management. At the same time, environmental performance is made transparent and targeted improvement measures are devised. Lower consumption of resources such as energy and water, plus the reduction of disposal costs also offer an economic advantage over the competition in the long term.
Environmentally friendly energy and heating technology
At its site in the Enns Valley, the innovative manufacturer goes far beyond the required measures. Photovoltaic systems installed on the roof of the building provide clean electricity from solar energy. With an output of 364 kWp, part of the electricity used in production is self-generated. “The proportion of electricity requirements that can be covered by solar energy has been continuously increased in recent years,” explains Albert Koppenberger, who is responsible for plant maintenance at the Losenstein site.
The heating system is also powered by wood chips in an environmentally friendly manner. “Our entire heating requirements are covered by the wood chip heating system,” Koppenberger continues. This makes the Losenstein site independent of oil and gas.
Photovoltaic plant with 364 kWp installed capacity
E-mobility reduces CO2 emissions
In March 2019, it was discovered that transportation causes a large part of the CO2 pollution at the Losenstein site. “By using e-mobility for work trips, we saw great potential to reduce the site’s CO2 emissions. That was the starting signal for the e-mobility campaign,” says Koppenberger. An attractive leasing model for e-cars was worked out for employees at the Losenstein site. In the meantime, around 70 employees have taken advantage of the campaign. The electricity required for the e-cars also comes from the company’s own photovoltaic system. Employees can charge their vehicles free of charge at the 20 newly installed charging points.
Kerstin Uitz und Albert Koppenberger, who handled the e-car campaign with the works council.
Sustainability, environmental protection and quality
“Passing the certifications once again proves the consistently high quality orientation as well as the environmentally friendly and energy-efficient design of all processes in the company,” confirm Kurt Sperrer and Bernhard Obermayr as managing directors at the Losenstein site. “We are convinced that we can also offer our customers a decisive advantage with our sustainable orientation”.
About WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS
For more than 40 years, WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS has proven itself as a specialist for rescue equipment, by developing innovative and powerful rescue tools. „The right tool for the right situation“, this is the basis for our aim to offer a one-stop shop for rescue systems. The latest generation of hose cutters, spreaders and combi tools can easily be converted to E-FORCE3 battery- powered devices via a new connection point. Due to the newly developed switch value, our tools always work in the maximum speed range and the optimum gear. In addition, we offer a wide range of useful additional products for rescue organisations on our website.
WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH
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Rosenbauer – supplier to the South African fire community
The Rosenbauer International Group of Companies with its Headquarters in Leonding, Austria, has become the largest exporter of specialty fire fighting vehicles and is today the leading manufacturer in this field.
Founded in 1866, Rosenbauer has become an international group with 13 manufacturing companies (3 in Austria, 2 in Germany, 1 in Russia, 1 in Spain, 3 in USA, 1 in Singapore, 1 in Saudi Arabia, 1 Slovenia). And now from 2018 Rosenbauer South Africa is manufacturing locally in Midrand.
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This allows the company to serve the fire services around the world with products conforming to the various kinds of standards (European = EN or American = NFPA).
The fire fighting core components (pumps, foam admixing systems, roof turrets, hose reels etc.) are all designed and manufactured in house to perfectly work as an integrated system for maximum efficiency and operator friendliness.
Latest technologies (FEM calculations and CAD systems) and machinery provide for the industrial quality background for tailor made solutions.
With Metz as part of the Rosenbauer Group, the full range of Turntable Ladders (from 20 to 61m working height) and Hydraulic Platforms (27 – 55 m) is part of the manufacturing program.
Innovative and ergonomic design, latest technology and superior quality are common features throughout the production range of all group companies.
Rosenbauer is proud to be a long term supplier to the South African Fire Community, comprising Civilian and Military Airports, Municipalities, Industry and Navy.
To ensure the local long term service and support of the products, Rosenbauer South Africa is based in Midrand, Gauteng.
Qualified technical experts can handle all routine service through to comprehensive refurbishment jobs in these facilities, as well as manufacturing and assembling.
Furthermore Rosenbauer is offering the full range of Fire & Safety Equipment with exclusive products such as personal protection equipment, the most powerful portable generator available in the market, positive pressure ventilation units, CAFS Trolleys, UHPS systems and a total of more than 3000 fire fighting products etc.
Contact: Rosenbauer South Africa
Michael von der Heyde
Mobile: +27 (0)72 925-5959
PO Box 1555 Halfway House 1685
Tel: +27 (0)11 805-7912 Fax: +27 (0)86 511-6082
Email: Rosenbauer.za@rosenbauer.com
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MARCÉ – products that save lives
What does this mean for Marcé as a Company? When selecting a Service Provider to build you a fire truck or supply you with specialised fire equipment that will be used to save lives, one has to ask the question; Who will respond and understand my needs and supply me with the best possible solution available in the market?
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There are several manufacturers and suppliers who builds fire trucks and supply specialised fire equipment and then there is Marcé. Marcé always comes up with innovative ideas, engineering solutions and new product developments to enhance operational capability in the Emergency Services.
Marcé has achieved several engineering feats over the past few years that saw our company grow from a small manufacturer to a Global player in the world market. Some of our innovations and achievements, to name a few, include:
• Development of our own range of 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 Airport Fire Fighting Vehicles (ARFF) with a local content exceeding 60%
• Development of our own range of electronically controlled roof and bumper turrets
• Development of a vehicle simulator as part of the supply contract on our Rhino Range of Airport Fire Fighting Vehicles
• Development and manufacturing of local crew cabins for both ARFF and normal fire truck applications
• Our own advanced range of SCBA equipment
• Our own range of Firefighting Nozzles and Hoses
• Building a one-of-a-kind Custom Industrial pumper that uses a water filtration system at a flow of 14 000 litres per minute
• Development of our own software for command and control, asset & fleet management as well as electronic vehicle and pump management systems.
Marcé is committed more than ever to South African job creation and strives to constantly increase local content in all our products, whilst also having an ever-expanding international footprint. We not only manufacture fire fighting vehicles in our manufacturing plant in Centurion but also in our Cape Town plant, with our Polokwane plant handling all our branding requirements apart form also being a fully-fledged service centre.
Marcé is very proud to have a family Nationally and Internationally that we call our clients. In the trying times we are in; we are committed more than ever to take the Emergency Services fraternity forward with more quality products and innovations. Each enquiry motivates our sales team to leave no stone unturned in finding the right product to ensure the best value for money and maintain the highest standards that Emergency Services deserve.
Simply put – MARCÉ EXISTS TO SAVE LIVES
Contact Marcé Fire Fighting Technology (Pty) Ltd
1012 Ergon Road, Lyttelton, RSA
P O Box 8361, Centurion, 0046 RSA
Tel: + 27 (0)12 742 9200
Fax: + 27 (0)12 742 9299
E-Mail: sales@marce.co.za
Website: https://www.marce.co.za
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Dräger HPS SafeGuard
Light enough for any challenge
When it comes to saving lives, there’s no time to stop and think. You have to be able to trust in the quality and reliability of your gear at all times. That’s why we make certain that our search and rescue helmets and our fire helmets are state of the art. Tested in real-life scenarios, they are designed to be robust and durable yet extremely comfortable to wear. While every mission has its uncertainties, your head protection equipment shouldn’t be one of them. When you rely on head protection from Dräger, you know that all the concerns are taken care of.
The Dräger HPS® SafeGuard is the extremely lightweight universal helmet for fire and rescue services. Its innovative design combines optimal protection with the highest levels of wearing comfort. Its sporty look, light weight and tailor-made accessories make the helmet a real all-rounder for any challenge.
There’s a lot to consider when choosing firefighting gear. That’s why we focus on four main capabilities during development and production of our equipment: Usability, Connectivity, Safety+ and Serviceability. Learn how each factor has been applied to our new products and how they can benefit your department.
Internationally approved for all fire & rescue applications while minimizing vision and hearing impairment
Lightweight helmet with optimized wearing comfort and a wide range of accessories
Integrated communication system for increased situational awareness
Easy cleaning and maintenance supporting firefighter health
Learn More here : https://www.draeger.com/en_za/Safety/HPS-SafeGuard
STATUTORY TESTS
(CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT AND ACCREDITED TESTING ORGANIZATION)
Firefighters’ helmets must pass strict tests in accordance with the relevant standards before theyare approved for use. These scenarios are regularly repeated in Dräger’s own helmet laboratory for quality assurance purposes. It also conducts voluntary long-term tests to assess other factors.
HELMETS UNDER STRESS
Tests subject the firefighter’s helmets to various forms of stress to evaluate their ability to protect the wearer during use. This is shown by the examples from the testing procedures prescribed in accordance with DIN EN 443 (1 to 5). These especially simulate fire and mechanical impact. Such tests are conducted by an independent testing organization prior to approval. In addition, Dräger subjects its helmets to voluntary long-term tests (6 to 8). These evaluate aspects such as ergonomics and behavior in everyday use over the course of several years.
Testing in EN involves broader range of tests in comparison to other standards eg. lateral crushing, flame engulfment test, UV conditioning, retention system effectiveness and strength test etc.
Testing in EN requires higher values, eg. radiant heat, shock absorption, combined tests with radiant heat and mechanical impacts (shock and penetration) etc.
Testing in EN requires system testing including all accessories, eg. eye and face protection, neck protection, torches, communication etc. which have to fulfil all and same requirements as the helmet.
Learn More : https://www.draeger.com/en_za/Fire-Services
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Emergency Services Yearbook & Buyer’s Guide
The new edition of this much-awaited Buyer’s Guide is now available.
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For further information email: delinds@mweb.co.za
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Fire station opens in the Wilderness area
The Wilderness area is now being served by its own satellite fire station, which was officially opened on Friday, 17 September 2021.
Situated near the Caltex The Waves circle on the N2, the new station was built to serve the diverse fire and rescue needs of the area east of the Kaaimans River Bridge, which had until recently been addressed from the main fire station in the George CBD 14km away.
George Chief Fire Officer Neels Barnard said a satellite station in Wilderness had been a long-term goal of the department to cover the area’s fire and rescue risks more effectively. “We now have quick and easy access to the N2 for vehicle accidents and hazardous materials spills, the Wilderness beach and lakes for water incidents and rescues as well as significant fire risks such as fuel stations, hotels, dense vegetation and agricultural land.”
The Wilderness station is also the first in the southern Cape to be a double-storey facility with a fireman’s pole.
The 440sqm station comprises 348sqm bottom-floor space for vehicles and equipment and 92sqm above for staff quarters. It has three spaces for specialised vehicles including a major fire appliance, 4×4 off-road firefighting vehicle and a jetski, quadbike and rubber duck. The facility is manned around the clock by four firefighters.
“There are many advantages of having a fire station in an expanding and diverse community such as Wilderness and surrounds, including the much faster response times to road accidents and fires. Its location next to the Wilderness police station is ideal as there are several overlapping services and administration between the SAPS and municipal emergency services during and after an incident.
“The department is grateful to its Municipal Council for recognising the diverse fire and rescue needs that exist in the area and for supporting an ongoing programme to equip the Fire and Rescue department with specialised gear and facilities to continue protecting land and property.
“We also thank donors Peter Grindlay and Mikaila Hendrikz of Dotsure and Jenny Harding of Delightful Gardens for their contributions towards the interior design and beautifying of the Wilderness Fire Station,” said Mr Barnard.
At the official opening George Executive Mayor Alderman Leon van Wyk commended Mr Barnard and his department for their pursuit of excellence. “I am very proud of their hard work – their persistence in continuance expansion of capacity will pay off for decades to come,” said Ald van Wyk.
Wilderness is the municipality’s third satellite station in addition to Thembalethu and Uniondale.
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New specialised vehicles for the City of Cape Town
On 8th September, the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service unveiled 19 new vehicles at the Epping Fire Station.
These vehicles will add value to the current capacity of Fire and Rescue Service fleet and will allow the fire services to respond to the increasing requests for assistance with fires and other related emergencies.
The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, attended the event.
The investment in the newly acquired fire vehicles by the City’s Safety and Security Directorate amounts to more than R81 million. The acquisition process which started several years ago will allow Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service to expand its capability ahead of the summer months to deal with veld, industrial and residential fires.
“Our firemen and women work in extremely dangerous environments when called upon to extinguish fires. They need the best equipment to assist those in need, to protect lives, property and infrastructure. These vehicles will allow them to access mountainous terrain and will increase the response time. The City’s Fire Service often assists neighbouring municipalities when requested. The investment in these vehicles is an investment in the safety of our residents and the natural and built environment,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
According to Station Commander F Munnik (Training Academy) and Platoon Commander W Moolman (Fleet), all of the vehicles have extensive off road capabilities with an advanced drive train to allow for accessing difficult terrain. In addition to the water storage capacity, some of the vehicles also have foam tanks on board for extinguishing certain fires in environments where using foam is required instead of the conventional medium of water.
The latest technology allows the operator to control the foam and water cannons from within the vehicle even while in transit, or from a remote console.
Among the new fleet, two are fully equipped heavy technical rescue vehicles that are fitted with a wide range of rescue devices and equipment that further enhance the capabilities of rescue teams, and compare favourably to similar vehicles in the United States and Europe. They will be deployed from Bellville and Roeland Street respectively and have been custom designed and built, on a 6×6 chassis, incorporating a vehicle mounted crane, several new items of equipment not available previously such as technical search devices.
The new vehicles are fully off-road capable to address the geographical challenges within the City.
The water tankers have improved off-road capabilities with larger capacities for carrying water and foam concentrate on remote controlled turrets.
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Don’t forget to diarise for the 2021 Emergency Response Competition
On 30 September ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) LTD will host their annual 2021 Competition for fire fighters.
“We look forward to the competition and hope that everyone will have an enjoyable day!” said the management and staff of ETS.
Throughout the year the participants have to keep their wits about them to beat the challenges they face in minimising emergency risks, and during the competition it is time to hone their skills against like-minded peers in a practical way. The course demands stamina, grit and determination from the contestants. The resident medic will be on duty to deal with any incidents on the day.
The Toughest Fire Team Event will see participants in full bunker gear transferring 20 wooden blocks from one stack to another using a hydraulic spreader; crawl through 3 x 250 ℓ drums wearing the SCBA harness and tanks (not face assembly); run and roll up a 65mm x 30m fire hose neatly; drag a stretcher with a 50kg dummy over a distance of 50m; drag a tyre over 50m; drag a 50kg wheeled extinguisher over a distance of 50m and extend a fully charged 65mm hose line as far as they can, before opening the nozzle and hitting a target with the water stream.
Due to risks associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Main Event will be on the fireground with scenarios that don’t require SCBA. The Individual Skills Event will involve specialised knots with a limited length of rope.
Participants can expect some surprises along the way with lots of trophies and gifts, so that no one goes home empty-handed.
For any enquiries, or if you want to exhibit, please email Pinkie at pinkie@etsafrica.co.za or phone Tel: (016) 363 0254
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