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Introducing the unified Sohar Emergency Response Organisation
Introduction to BS60080:2020 guidance on the placement of detection devices
One of the most challenging issues in Fire and Gas (F&G) detection is deciding: ‘How…
The evolution of PPE for the world’s female firefighters
In this article we look back on the history of female firefighters across the globe…
Use of foam for firefighting in tank farms of the oil and petrochemical industry – Part 2
Part One of this article described the typical incident scenarios at tank farm fires and…
COVID-19 challenged us all, while reminding us about the importance of basic safety benchmarks
Without question, dealing with COVID-19 has been daunting for all of us – citizens, business…
Performance based design for egress and evacuation
Building and fire codes prescribe requirements for egress and evacuation that must be incorporated into…
Increased fire risk in vehicles during the hot summer months
According to NFPA Fire Analysis & Research, “U.S. Vehicle fire trends and patterns 2010” –…
The role of passive fire protection
Passive fire protection is an integral part of the fabric of a building. It is…
Major upgrade to Tresco Heliport Fire & Rescue Service
Tresco is a small, family-run island measuring approximately 3.5 kilometres by 1.75 kilometres wide! It’s…
Carbon Monoxide detection in parking garages
Nowadays parking garages have become widespread with increase of the population and vehicle usage. Parking…
Why an holistic approach is essential when designing fire protection systems
Paul Pope, Group Business Development Director at Global Fire Equipment (GFE), explains why taking a…
More safety against fire – EmiControls presents an innovative way of fire protection with water mist turbine
The Italian company EmiControls has been working on innovative fire protection solutions worldwide since 2011.…
Testing façade systems to BS8414 test series
In safe hands
Regulations and standards keep firefighters safe and provide reassurance that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is…
Improvement of preventive fire protection at a tank farm
The challenge when designing a state of the art training facility
To fulfill the daily requirements as a firefighter or first responder of an agency, methods…
Fire sprinklers and fluorine free foam
With ever increasing pressures to remove fluorinated foams from the marketplace, one segment in particular…
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