Simple but effective, the technique of analysing samples of air drawn from an area for…
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How augmented reality can assist fire-and-rescue safety
Fire-and-rescue services need quick and easy access to intelligence about a location. Augmented-reality technology can…
How to choose a fan
Selecting a fan for firefighting and rescue operations, much like a hand-line nozzle, comes down…
The team approach to vehicle extrication: time for change
The team approach to vehicle extrication is nearly as old as I am, which begs…
Stabilisation prior to the attendance of specialist crews
Operational crews attending incidents in the early stages face numerous challenges in stabilisation and monitoring…
Training for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) in the UK
USAR in the UK Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) has undergone some dramatic changes over…
Class A Foam – A force multiplier in structural and wildland firefighting
As a largely misunderstood firefighting tactic, the use of foam has at times been confusing…
The realities of firefighting and mental health
In June, the London Fire Brigade responded to one of the most tragic incidents the…
The environmental impact of fire service activities
The explosion and subsequent fire at the fuel storage depot at Buncefield are familiar to…
Overfilling tanks: Disasters and prevention
The recent 3-part article by Shelley and Tarantino said “Overfill ground, dike, or bund fires…
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