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Firefighting PPE in the mining industry
Paul Gibson, International Sales Manager for MSA Bristol, a global leader of cutting-edge firefighter protection,…
Understanding char loss and fall-off for fire-safe design of timber structures
Engineered timber is in high demand while the awareness of environmental pressures is growing. Worldwide…
The reliability of fire protection features in high-rise buildings
One of the key components of fire safety in high-rise buildings is the reliability of…
FlameSpec HD: flame detection with advanced video security
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc. (FGD) is addressing the daily problems that impact productivity,…
Thermal imaging: breaking down the scan – Part 2
In Part 1 of our article, we discussed the importance of proper interpretation of the…
GEN III Smart Proportioner – remote testing system
Regular testing and maintenance ensure a maximum service life and functional and failure-related safety of…
Intumescent materials – the vital technology in passive fire protection systems
They remain inert in normal conditions but expand to many times their dormant size to…
Liquefied Natural Gas fires: the damage on structures
In most regions of the world natural gas is the fastest growing energy resource. This…
Advancing fire protection in historic structures
Historic structures may seem to be an unlikely setting for contemporary advances in fire protection,…
Training during and after the pandemic: what some feel may be the new norm
As we started 2020, the pandemic was just getting a grip on the world and…
Introducing water mist technology – Part 2
Water mist technology is still a relatively new concept in terms of fire suppression, yet…
Understanding fire-resistant cables and saving lives in real-life fire scenarios
With the continuing focus on building safety, fire-resistant cables – and their ability to service…
MSA Bristol to the rescue
This feature looks at the changing role of firefighters and how fire and rescue services…
Smart proportioner GEN III – remote monitoring system
As practised for decades in fire protection systems, the procedure to check the functionality of…
Bus fire system requirements: what’s been happening since the introduction of UNECE R107?
Fires in mass transportation, and buses specifically, have been a long-term concern. The very nature…
The new generation of flame detectors
Industries continuously strive to improve safety by reducing the number of personnel who are exposed…