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Gas suppression control for critical and high-risk sites: what to consider
Data centres, control rooms, power generation facilities and archives may serve very different purposes, but…
Don’t be a statistic – secret killer amongst the force exposed
Cancer is a hidden killer amongst the force. In fact, firefighters have a 68% higher…
LNG safety and awareness training
LNG, once a niche market, is nowadays increasingly used as a cleaner fuel for trucks…
Search techniques using thermal imaging
In the Fire Service when the words Search and Rescue (S&R) are talked about it…
PPV as a support for firefighting in subways
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans are widely used by the fire service during firefighting operations…
Thermal imaging: breaking down the scan – Part 1
Firefighters must be trained to properly evaluate fire incidents based on training and by incorporating…
Automatic extinguishing solutions in recycling facilities and incineration plants utilizing heat detection
With a growing awareness towards the environment and resources, the amount of recycling and incineration…
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…