Over the past year, there have been significant changes to the Building Regulations and Approved Document B (fire safety) to the Building Regulations in England (ADB-2019). These affect the fire-performance requirements for external wall constructions on high-rise buildings, and consequently…
XFlex – Bristol’s flagship range in structural firefighting PPE
Popular with firefighters around the world, it has accreditations from the European Standard of Certification (CEN) and the International Standards Organisation (ISO), and recently achieved re-accreditation from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) under the new standard NFPA 1971:2018 (Protective…
Cadcorp Risk Modeller – A user-friendly and repeatable way for Fire Services to model risk
ire Services need to have a good understanding of risk within their operational areas. Understanding risk allows Fire Services to prioritise community engagement, and a number of authorities examine risk as part of their attendance benchmarks. While Fire Services have…
QuelStop – Intumescent HPE graphite sealant
Quelfire’s QuelStop Intumescent HPE Graphite Sealant is a high-expansion intumescent acrylic-based graphic sealant used to provide a fire-rated linear joint or gap seal and to maintain the fire rating of walls and floors where they have been penetrated by services.…
De-Wipe – The after-fire wipe for all responders
With recent research identifying the increased risk of cancer amongst firefighters, should all responders consider the potential risk of contamination whilst attending fires? A landmark study conducted in 2018 by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) revealed that skin absorption,…
FireMaster Cleanroom – New fire curtain for cleanroom facilities
Despite fire and smoke curtains becoming increasingly popular fire-safety solutions for a wide range of buildings, from retail and residential to office and manufacturing facilities, they have until now been unable to meet the exacting requirements for cleanrooms. The new…
Le Maitre – RESCUE 300 is designed specifically for the Emergency Services market
The high-powered smoke generator retains all the features of Le Maitre’s flagship smoke generator, the NATO-codified G300, whilst simplifying all operational controls and further increasing reliability. With a simple on/off control, smoke-output control, an optional remote control and LED status…
System Sensor Europe – FAAST LT-200 Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD) from System Sensor
System Sensor Europe has extended its popular aspirating detection (ASD) portfolio with the launch of FAAST LT-200 – an update to the existing FAAST LT range – featuring a number of key technological improvements. Innovation highlights include a new patented…
DeCon Wipe – A simple solution to firefighter safety, welfare and hygiene on scene
The recognition of carcinogens remaining on personal protective equipment (PPE) has resulted in a structured cleaning approach for potentially contaminated kit in UK fire and rescue services, but what about the person wearing this PPE? Global studies have demonstrated that…
Whitesales – A revolution in mechanical smoke ventilation: the Es-SHEV pod system
Smoke ventilation systems today require sophisticated control mechanisms and integration with highly complex building management infrastructure. Whitesales have launched their latest innovation in mechanical smoke control which combines exceptional performance with outstanding aesthetics. Essentially, Smoke Heat Exhaust Vent systems (SHEVs)…
