How can we guarantee the quality and safety of the air breathed by our first responders? For Bauer, protecting the health of breathing-air consumers has always been paramount. The B-DETECTION PLUS online gas measurement system provides accurate measurements of the…
Bristol Uniforms – A cleaner future with Solo Rescue
At Bristol Uniforms we recognise the importance of keeping firefighter PPE clean, and are constantly looking at new ways to help reduce the risk of PPE contamination and firefighters’ exposure to harmful chemicals. With this in mind, we have launched…
AirForLife – Award-winning, life-saving aerosol product is the new kid on the block
Statistics indicate that around 85% of deaths from fire-related incidents are due to being overcome by gas or smoke. This is a devastating problem for which AirForLife has created a life-saving solution contained in an award-winning and innovative aerosol can.…
Kingspan Kooltherm – Understanding the latest guidance for external wall constructions
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…
