With a growing awareness towards the environment and resources, the amount of recycling and incineration…
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Classified Light USAR teams to take part in international humanitarian assistance from 2021
In international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) missions, the well-trained and competent USAR teams from…
Hotel fire safety
Modern hotels come in various shapes and sizes and are often part of more complex…
Back to basics – the importance of the point man during ground emergencies
Say what you want about ARFF operations but for the majority of my career I…
Transition to fluorine-free foam – a ‘drop in’ replacement?
Since the prohibition of the production of PFOA (C8) based foam concentrates back in July…
Why accreditation is vital when specifying fire detection systems
This feature explores the complex issue of EN 54 product certification and highlights the potentially…
The hazards of oxygen, oxidising agents and organic peroxides
For the firefighter and emergency services, understanding oxygen, its properties and those of its compounds…
High-performance pump moves on land, at sea and in the air
The latest innovation by Esteri Group, Finland’s most comprehensive operator in the firefighting and rescue…
The growing threat of the world’s ageing transformer fleets
An underground fire which led to a partial evacuation at Newark Liberty International Airport on…
The history of the fire sprinkler system – Part 1
Did you know that the concept of fire sprinkler systems has been around for several…
MSA Bristol: Expert protection from head to toe
The new year marked a new era for two of the most respected and well-established…
Illuminating the scene
One of the easiest tasks to overlook at emergency incidents is providing adequate scene lighting.…
Flame-free fittings – ‘a safer alternative’
How flame-free HVACR fittings can deliver safety, health and cost benefits compared to traditional brazing.…
Thermal Imaging – why is today’s technology better?
When Infrared Technology (Thermal Imaging) was first introduced into the Fire Services in the late…
What is the difference between tunnel test methods?
Through the years, regulatory bodies in the United States, the Middle East and Canada have…
Battery-powered rescue tools
‘This is much heavier than our previous equipment.’ ‘What do I do if I forget…
Understanding effective audible and visual alarm notification
Whilst personnel are required to be in and around hazardous locations the demand for effective…
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