The benefits of DESMI onboard firefighting systems
In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After…
Fit for action
Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks at the importance of high-quality, well-fitting…
Going carbon zero and social value a must for fire services
It has become abundantly clear that climate change will have an increasing impact on emergency…
Fire safety for tall buildings: meeting BS 8629 with confidence
In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, the fire industry had a duty to respond.…
Battery-powered rescue tools
‘This is much heavier than our previous equipment.’ ‘What do I do if I forget…
Canine assets
Since the first fire-investigation dog in the UK appeared in West Midlands Fire Service in…
Fire safety: building services penetrations
Fire safety, competency and the way we build post-Grenfell has become a major industry focus.…
Crowd source
Someday soon, crowds will once again be a defining feature of the human experience. When…
The future of realistic firefighter training: balancing safety and protecting the environment
This article discusses how ‘realism’ has become one of the most important elements of modern…
Ensuring the safe operation of electric and hybrid electric vehicles
While the global transition towards a more sustainable environment, with increased use of renewable energy…
Global coalition launch standard on fire safety
More than three years after London’s Grenfell Tower cladding fire tragedy in June 2017, the…
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Compressed and liquified gases
When Fire and Rescue Services are called to restore order at an industrial site, such…
Scotland leads the way with new fire standards
On 18 September 2017, the Scottish government started a consultation process seeking to obtain views…
Should UK firefighters think differently when it comes to drone use?
Numerous international case studies have highlighted the innovative use of drones to aid the tackling…
Managing fire safety for all property requirements
Providing fire-detection systems for many facilities involves more than the best choice of products and…
Temporary Fire Alarm System: The Best option For Construction Sites?
Fires kill, injure and cause serious human suffering and financial loss every year in the…
Firefighting foam action in Wisconsin
Water contamination issues from PFAS are creating pressure on the fire service to make changes…
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to do with firefighting foams and firefighters?
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to…
