ALPEX manufactures a range of laminates textiles made with Nomex Nano Flex barrier produced by DuPont. Tested in real conditions, the performance results are outstanding. Recent statistics from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) warn of an alarming trend:…
JW Fishers – Tools to make search and recovery operations successful
Search and recovery operations are conducted daily throughout the globe. These dedicated teams are called to action for a variety of missions from drowning victims to location of missing evidence. What are some of the tools that both help divers…
ESKA – Glove professionals from Austria
For 110 years the Austrian family business ESKA has specialised in the development and manufacture of gloves. Creating uncompromising protection against heat and cuts, absolute hygiene and careful workmanship by master craftsmen have led to the fact that firefighters from…
Starting the year strong with GESA’s Equipment Exchange
We all know that Emergency Services departments and communities across the Global South struggle to get the equipment they need. Budgets are tight, procurements can be slow and inefficient, and the process for getting donated equipment can take years. At…
AGILE – Gold-standard protection from Hainsworth Protective Fabrics
AGILE is the supremely durable yet comfortable fabric designed for use in structural firefighting uniforms, that is purposely manufactured to protect against harmful particulates as well as heat stress. Global Business Manager Colin Whittaker explains how and why Hainsworth Protective…
Fire Lion Global – Foam pump solutions, large and small – 100% Made in the USA
Fire Lion Global is the premier industry leader in supplying UL-listed and FM-approved positive displacement pumps for the foam concentrate and watermist fire-protection markets. Flammable liquids and special hazards are a global concern in today’s working environments. Fire Lion provides…
LHD Group – The new saVior – new name, new design, new standard
The update of the EN 469:2020 also involves the adaptation of existing protective suits with the standard EN 469:2005. In connection with this a new LHD model has been developed: saVior. As a follow-up model for the tried-and-tested V-Force protective…
DSPA.nl – Product intro at Intersec 2022
DSPA.nl is a leading manufacturer of highly innovative aerosol fire-suppression systems. Being a preferred Halon and gas substitute, our products are used worldwide by governments, oil & gas, energy and various industries. Unlike other extinguishing agents, DSPA condensed aerosol fire-suppression…
The unseen heroes that save lives and property
Recent devastating and tragic events around the world continue to highlight the importance of fire safety and regulatory compliance. Fire doors, when correctly installed and using fully tested products, not only preserve life from smoke and fire but contain devastating…
Power under e³ control – Are you ready for the next level of rescue operations?
With the new LUKAS e3 series you will work more efficiently and safely from now on – thanks to a smart dashboard for better control. For the e³ series we’ve taken all the positive power and performance features of our…
Cold Fire – Bringing a powerful new dimension to firefighting water
Dubai-based company Green Sustainable Solutions are pleased to announce a partnership with FireFreeze Worldwide Inc. to sell a wetting agent called Cold Fire, which is a modern-day derivative of the original discovery going back to the 1930s. During a wildfire…
Protectowire – Inventor of linear type heat detectors with the largest activation temperature range on the market – from 57°C to 260°C
Manufactured in the USA, Protectowire’s linear heat detectors are distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. They are UL listed and FM approved and trusted for a vast array of fire detection applications. Petrochemical storage Protectowire’s linear heat detector is a…
Emergency One (UK) Limited – International exports from the UK’s leading fire and rescue vehicle manufacturer
For more than 30 years, Emergency One (UK) Limited (E1) have been at the forefront of design and innovation regarding specialist fire and rescue vehicles. With a fully skilled workforce of more than 240 people and a mixture of customers…
Protecting oil and gas in the Middle East
Fire is the greatest single threat to safety that oil refineries and plants face. It is therefore essential that quick-acting and reliable fire-suppression systems are in place to protect these personnel and assets. Fire-suppression systems are designed to extinguish fires…
Esteri Group – A Nordic provider of strong tools for important work
Most of the old, successful companies of today had a humble start in the beginning. Back in 1968, Mr Veikko Nummela founded a company bearing his name at the age of 58, he started to make a fire pump in…
Modern trends and developments in fire detection
Demand for reliable fire-detection systems is growing worldwide, with an estimated compound annual growth rate in the order of 7%, as a result of stricter fire-safety regulations, as well as increased public awareness and user requirements. Moreover, the ever-increasing demand…
S-GARD – Softshells in firefighting
New materials allow the use of softshell jackets as protective clothing for firefighters for the first time. The German company S-GARD has developed such a jacket and is presenting it to the international public at Intersec. Protective clothing is intended…