Super Halon Woman!

The Official limited addition (as in ONLY ONE) Terri AuFrance Bobble head! A token of our appreciation for Terri's continued hard work and passion for the fire suppression Industry. We are truly blessed to have our "Super Halon Woman" on our team! Thank you Terri!

Thanksgiving Schedule

Halon Phase out.

Click here for the original Aritcle: http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2014-11-20/halon-phaseout-proposed-easa

Halon Phaseout Proposed by EASA

by Gordon Gilbert

 - November 20, 2014, 1:45 PM

The European Aviation Safety Agency proposed a phase-out schedule for the use of halon in fire extinguishers in the cabins and lavatories of future Part 25 business aircraft and airliners, as well as Part 29 rotorcraft. It claims that there are currently or soon will be two non-halon alternative fire-extinguishing agents available for these compartments.

However, for APU and engine compartments, the agency is taking a “do nothing” position until weight and other technical issues for alternative fire-extinguisher agents are solved. The objective of the proposal is to “progressively mitigate the environmental impact that halon has on the atmosphere and climate change,” EASA said.

The proposed schedule calls for the replacement of halon in lavatories on newly produced aircraft starting on Jan. 1, 2016, and in handheld extinguishers on newly built aircraft starting Jan. 1, 2019. End dates for the use of halon on current and new type-certified aircraft are already in effect under EU regulations. A second proposal will address smaller airplanes and some rotorcraft used in international operations.

Ozone layer, good news or bad news?

Interesting article. Click here for the original posting: http://www.dumb-out.net/antarctic-ozone-hole-good-news-bad-news/10598

The Antarctic Ozone Hole reached its largest extent for this year on September 11, according to data from both NASA and NOAA (the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency) at 9,300,00 square miles only slightly larger than last year’s peak.  The largest hole size was recorded in 2000 on September 9 and is part of a general decrease in the hole since then.

The size of the hole was slightly bigger than the land surface of North America.

Ozone is a variety of oxygen that cannot be used for respiration by any known living creature, and is in fact lethal in a high enough doze.  However it is good at blocking out the heat of the Sun.  Without the ozone layer the Earth would be too hot to live on.  It also shields against ultraviolet light, which in a too high dosage kills plants.

The Montreal Protocol was signed by the world’s nations in 1987 in response to the discovery of the hole and of the cause of the hole mainly chlorine-containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and bromine-containing halons, all produced during industrial activity.  Both CFCs and halons were very useful substances, in insulating fridges and putting out fires, and alternative have been used as much as possible since.  This is one clear way in showing that current global warming has been manmade.

So, surely a shrinking Antarctic Ozone Hole is good thing.  Well, perhaps.  It rather depends on the cause.  If this is due to the Montreal Protocol reducing CFC and halon use, then yes, it is.

But, then again it could be due to the effects of global warming from other sources or even local warming of Antarctica.

sad news

To: All PAFED Members

We received news yesterday morning that Bruce Joseph, founder of Marco Fire Suppression had passed away on October 27, 2014.

Mr. Joseph and Marco Fire Suppression are founding members of PAFED. 

PAFED wishes to extend its condolences to Mr. Joseph’s family and to the staff and management of Marco Fire Suppression.

Please send sympathy cards and condolences to Marco Fire Suppression, 320 Commerce Drive, Exton PA 19341

No additional details are available at this time.

James Golinveaux becomes first Henry S. Parmelee Award recipient from Tyco

Tyco Senior Fellow wins fire suppression industry's top honor

James Golinveaux becomes first Henry S. Parmelee Award recipient from Tyco

Oct 24, 2014

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• The Parmelee Award was established by the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) in 1983
• The award is named for Henry Parmelee, recognized as the inventor of the first commercially successful closed fire sprinkler
• Golinveaux has more than 32 years of experience in the fire protection industry
• Golinveaux has spent the majority of his career serving on various industry boards and councils
• When his nomination for the award came to the ASFA Board of Directors, it was accepted unanimously

James Golinveaux.

LANSDALE, PA — James Golinveaux, senior fellow of water suppression products at Tyco Fire Protection Products (Tyco) has been named the 2014 Henry S. Parmelee Award recipient.

The Parmelee Award was established by the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) in 1983 to recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated him/herself to the professional advancement of the fire sprinkler industry. The award is named for Henry Parmelee, who is recognized as the inventor of the first commercially successful closed fire sprinkler.

With more than 32 years of experience in the fire protection industry, Golinveaux becomes the first Tyco employee to receive the award. Throughout his years of service, Golinveaux has made multiple advances in the industry, and holds 21 U.S. and 29 foreign patents in automatic sprinkler technologies. Additionally, he currently has 38 pending applications for foreign and U.S. patents.

“I was always interested in fire. My father was a firefighter and chief, so there were always NFPA [National Fire Protection Association] handbooks sitting around the house growing up,” said Golinveaux. “It’s a true honor to receive the Parmelee Award. I’m proud to work in an industry that helps make a difference in people’s lives every day.”

Dedication to the Industry

Golinveaux has spent the majority of his career serving on various industry boards and councils around the world. He is a member on the board of trustees for the Fire Protection Research Foundation, as well as the Factory Mutual Advisory, AFSA Technical Advisory Council and Manufacturers/Suppliers Council, National Fire Sprinkler Association, International Fire Sprinkler Association and the Fire Sprinkler Association of Brazil. He also represents Tyco on the North American Advisory Council to FM Global.

“James has been one of our premier individuals at Tyco for more than 23 years, and we’re thrilled that he has been recognized by the industry and his peers for his contributions in fire protection,” said Colleen Repplier, president of Tyco Fire Protection Products. “The past three decades of the fire suppression industry have been shaped by his influence. He is very deserving of the award.”

Golinveaux has been a member of NFPA and NFPA 13 Technical Committee for more than 20 years. He also serves as a technical committee member for NFPA 88a, Standard for Parking Structures; NFPA 101, Life Safety Code^®; and NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code^®. Golinveaux has also chaired the Storage Task Group for the last 15 years. Additionally, he is a subject matter expert contributing to the past two editions of NFPA Fire Protection Handbook and NFPA 13 Handbook, and sits on the NFPA Standards Council.

When his nomination for the award came to the ASFA Board of Directors, it was accepted unanimously.

For more information regarding James, his work and Tyco Fire Protection Products, visitwww.Tyco-Fire.com.

Original article: http://contractormag.com/fire-sprinklers/tyco-senior-fellow-wins-fire-suppression-industrys-top-honor

Our sincerest condolences

James Goerl

10/11/2014

James Goerl, age 52 of Wayne, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Born in Paterson, Jim was raised in Hawthorne and North Haledon and had been a resident of Wayne for the past twenty years. He attended High Mountain School in North Haledon where, in fifth grade, he met the girl that, little did he know, he would someday marry. Her name was Patty Angelicola and she and Jim became good friends their junior year at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon. Their first date was to the movie theater in Fair Lawn. Jim didn’t have his license yet so his parents had to drive them. They saw the movie Foul Play starring Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn and afterwards, they walked to Gino’s for a snack. Jim and Patty soon fell in love and one night while at the park overlooking the Hudson River, Jim asked Patty to be his wife. Afterwards they enjoyed a delicious dinner at Tavern on the Green, followed by a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the city. They exchanged vows before God, family and friends at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Prospect Park and went on to share many cherished memories together. 

Jim graduated from Seton Hall University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He immediately went to work in the fire protection systems industry. A true professional, Jim was a dedicated worker and, over the course of many years, he learned every facet of fire protection there was to know. In 2005, he started his own business – Metro Protection Systems, Inc. in New York City where he was currently serving as Owner and President. He was Past-President of the New York chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), and currently a member of the New York Fire Alarm Association (NYFAA), New Jersey Fire Alarm Association (NJFAA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 

Outside of work, Jim was a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. He was just seventeen when he and Patty went together to their first Springsteen concert at the Nassau Coliseum. Over the last thirty-five years, he’s been to literally more than 100 of Bruce’s concerts. He loved the Mets and Giants, and he was just at the Giant’s game last week, enjoying watching Eli Manning lead his team in defeat of the Falcons. Jim also played a lot of golf and was a member of the Packanack Lake Golf Club. 

No matter what, Jim’s family always came first. When his two sons, Matt and Nick were younger, Jim enthusiastically coached their soccer, basketball and baseball teams in the Packanack Lake Youth League. He also volunteered as a Cub Scout leader with Pack 104 and in those early years, Jim loved to get out with the boys to go on hikes. As Matt and Nick got older, the three of them spent good times together playing golf. The family also enjoyed many summers at the beach in sunny Ocean City, Maryland and this past August, they enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Ireland. Despite all these pursuits, Jim was just as content to be home with his beloved “Buddy” – his golden retriever who sadly passed away this past June.

Jim could best be described as loving and charismatic. He had a quick wit and was always ready with a joke. Always smiling, he had a great ability to make people laugh and enjoy life. And if you needed something, you could always count on Jim to be there to help. 

Surviving is his beloved wife Patricia; his two dear sons: Matthew and Nicholas; his two dear sisters: Sue and husband Tom Ploch, and Mary Ellen Goerl; his loved father-in-law Anthony Angelicola; brother-in-law Carlo Angelicola and sister-in-law Ann and husband Richard Meyer; nieces: Jessica Meyer and Hannah Ploch; and nephew: Sam Groves. Jim was predeceased by his loving parents: Martin and Joan Goerl; his dear mother-in-law Anna Angelicola; and his nephew Jordan Meyer.

Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 4-8 PM.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM from the funeral home, then to St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 17 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes NJ 07442, where at 10:00 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment will follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Jim’s name are asked to consider St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

Fire Prevention Week 2014

Take Action to Prevent Fires: Protect your Family! Oct. 5-11 is National Fire Prevention Week. In 2010, there were 3,100 unintentional deaths related to fire, smoke and flames, according to the Council's Injury Facts, 2012 Edition. The risk of fire increases as we head into the cooler months. The National Safety Council asks each of us to take a few moments to prevent fires in our homes. Make your family safer by completing a home fire safety checklist and identifying fire risks in your home. Steps to prevent fires: Have properly working smoke alarms Have chimney's cleaned and inspected yearly. Be extremely careful when using space heaters. Never leave candles unattended. Don't leave your dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed for the night. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and change the batteries at least once a year Place smoke alarms on each floor of your home and in each bedroom Plan a family escape route and practice it once a month Install a home sprinkler system if three or more stories Place fire extinguishers throughout your home and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them Check your Home Heating and Air conditioning units for proper functionality. Monitor extension cord use, and make sure heating and cooling units are not plugged into there. Additional links with INFO For Fire Prevention Week http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week/about-fire-prevention-week http://www.sparky.org/parentpage/fpwkids.htm

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	Seminar NFPA 101® Life Safety Code® Essentials Learn how to apply the Code correctly and pass inspections the first time. NFPA 101 continues to evolve to address new technologies, design approaches, and hazards. Expert-led training provides the tools you need to confidently apply requirements, including the latest Code rules for fire-resistance-rated assemblies and interior finish. Beginning in September, the 2015 Life Safety Code will be taught. Seminar NFPA 101® Essentials for Health Care Occupancies Learn how to apply the 2012 NFPA 101® to the health care environment. Expert-led training addresses overall Code provisions including placement of equipment and furnishings in corridors, new provisions for patient suites, and expanded provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Learn which sections of the 2012 Code are allowed for use by CMS, without the formal waiver process. Denver, Colorado Seminar NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems Taught by sprinkler system experts, this seminar covers compatibility requirements for nonmetallic piping; the latest on antifreeze, and heat tracing; new backflow preventer requirements; updated elevator provisions; and more. Collaborative exercises and interactive discussion improve your understanding and confidence on the job. Training Catalog Self-Guided Online Training Catalog Now available as a PDF! NFPA's 2014 Self-Guided Online Training Catalog gives you all the course options for online training right at your fingertips! Learn online, on your own time, at your own pace - enjoy the convenience and earn CEUs. 2014 Training Locations • Kissimmee • Milwaukee • Research Triangle Park • Seattle