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Firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS). D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3 | 41 Fire Protection Systems P H OTO G R A P H Y BY C H R I S H A R DYCO U RT E S Y J O H N S O N CO N T RO L S COMING TOGETHER Mergers and acquisitions play an important role in the advancement of fire safety. Johnson Controls, a leader in creating safe, healthy, and sustainable spaces, provides a suite of advanced connected life-safety services and technolo- gies combined with extensive industry knowledge and training to help ensure improved performance and reliability, code compliance, and operational effi- ciency of fire and life-safety systems. Many of Johnson Controls solutions are a result of its merger with Tyco Fire Protection Products, and together they are well positioned to drive new tech- nological innovations – including those that benefit the environment. Case in point: Tyco recently announced it will discontinue the production and sale of fluorinated firefighting foams by June 2024, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and related products, and will transition to non-fluorinated foam alternatives. Chris Eichmann, VP and general manager, Global Fire Solutions, explains, "Recent advances have allowed us to create a portfolio of new, non-fluorinated firefighting foam solutions that are effective against a range of fire conditions." Tyco's firefighting foam products are used to quickly put out and prevent re- ignition of flammable liquid fires, such as those encountered in the oil and gas industry. Tyco has made significant investments to bring to market next-gen- eration non-fluorinated foam solutions that control and extinguish the most challenging fires. Currently it is partnering with its foam customers to recom- mend the best solution to meet their specific fire suppression requirements for the future. Another Johnson Controls innovation made possible through acquisition is firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) that enable firefighters to refill breathing air bottles within a building during responses. Thanks to acquir- ing Rescue Air Systems, Johnson Controls presides over the installation of FARS stations that replenish firefighters' air bottles in less than two minutes using a building's air standpipe system. Just as water standpipes in buildings pro- vide ready access to water, FARS provide firefighters with quick access to a safer, more constant, and more dependable source of breathing air inside a compro- mised structure during an emergency. Meanwhile, in the U.S., fire rated glass and framing systems manufacturer Safti First this year received a patent for its SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream low iron) fire rated glazing products, with addi- tional patents pending. These are the first and only American-made, non-wired, tint-free, monolithic, fire protective glazing products for all 45-minute doors, side- lites, transoms, and openings. They also carry high acoustical ratings and can be customized to protect against bullets, forced entry, blast, and hurricane. Safti First president William O'Keeffe told media earlier this year, "When we first introduced SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI to the U.S. market in January 2019, we knew that it would be a game changer. The fire protective glazing market, typically rated 45 minutes and under, was severely under- served. Wire glass was proven to be unsafe, while ceramics were tinted and had to be filmed or laminated in order to pass safety ratings, adding to its already expensive price." A Aluflam North America 562-926-9520 aluflam-usa.com Honor Your Design. Rely on the Right Fire Safety. Take the worry out of compromising your inspired building design to fire-safety requirements with reliable Aluflam fire-rated doors and windows. This pioneering system is fabricated from true extruded aluminum. Aluflam's winning combination of proven technology and insulated aluminum framing delivers proven fire barriers featuring clear, fire-rated glass tested up to 2 hours. Plus, our limitless portfolio comes in many architectural finishes. These coordinate with clean, crisp aluminum perimeter framing to seamlessly produce an uninterrupted surface. Reward your creativity with Aluflam, the high-performance fire-safety system that works to achieve the design you want. Photo: ©Mendoza Photography Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems March 2024 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Restoration Products & Services Book your ad space now: | Dan Chapman 604.473.0316