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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…
Control Logic – IR Flame Detector for industrial applications
The IR flame detector model RIV-601P/F is an electronic optical fire detector device that responds…
Critical cable system choices in hazardous areas
The Oil and Gas industry involves some of the most hazardous operational locations in the…
Industrial Fire Brigade Incident Commander
Imagine, you are sitting behind your desk and you receive a call that there has…
Firefighting foam: let’s get into the flow
Ensuring a successful transition to high viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates with FM approved proportioners. Fire…
Advances in fire-detection systems
The 21st century has brought new challenges and newly emerging hazards that have led to…
Beam detectors for fire protection of critical environments: sites for storage, recycling and waste disposal
The safety problem of these sites has come back to the fore due to the…
Peace of mind for aviation assets
Understanding what is required for aircraft hangar fire protection systems, and how to assess the…
Flammable liquids held in a depot, warehouse, production plant or within the supply chain
When a team from the Fire and Rescue Service are called to an incident at…
Operational concerns involving Electric and Hybrid Vehicles at vehicle related incidents – Part 2
The true concern with these vehicles is not extrication but fire. We already have vehicles…
The benefits of DESMI onboard firefighting systems
In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After…