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Operational concerns involving electric and hybrid vehicles at vehicle-related incidents – Part 2
The true concern with these vehicles is not extrication but fire. We already have vehicles…
Antarctic Fire Angels: let’s get training!
Even though we’ve been preparing for the Antarctic the last few years, unfortunately we’ve had…
Warehouse fires – a new era in risk mitigation
As demand for warehouse space continues to soar, thanks to increased e-commerce demand, Paul Waldeck,…
Manufacturing for diversity
A lack of diversity within the fire services has been a topic of growing importance…
Trench rescue: low-frequency but high-hazard incidents
Trench rescue incidents thankfully do not occur on a regular basis, but when they do…
Favourable fire prevention for historic buildings
This feature explores the complexities of specifying fire-safety solutions for heritage buildings that offer the…
Electric vehicle fires on ships
The Felicity Ace and her cargo of thousands of burnt vehicles – some of them…
Electric detection technology provides intelligent fire protection for commercial kitchens
The latest fire-protection systems provide real-time monitoring capabilities, streamline maintenance and evolve with kitchens as…
Expect building failure – firefighters must always expect and plan for worst-case scenarios
Fires in residential high-rise buildings present tremendous challenges to firefighters, where inappropriate structural design, construction…