Since our last Branch update there has been a lot of activity behind the scenes…
Issue 7
7th Annual Fire Safety Technology Forum UAE
This now well-established annual fire safety event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai’s…
Velox by Ateïs – Determined to shape the future of life safety worldwide
By 2020, there will be more connected devices than we have ever expected, everything is…
HAAGEN – More than just a ‘run of the mill’ training products manufacturer
We believe there’s a safer, more effective, and less costly way to prepare your people…
Lumi Plug-in – The emergency lighting system that will see the end to ‘cluttered ceilings’
The launch of Lumi Plug-in follows a long and very difficult journey that started following…
The 5 step discipline for overturns and underrides
Uprighting a loaded cement mixer, perhaps lifting the rear of a loaded van trailer is…
Firestop tape – A new standard in firestopping
Firestop installers are in the life safety business. While firestopping is a key component in…
Solar panels and the DC danger zone – reducing risk factors – Part 2
In Part 1 of this article featured in the last edition we discussed the rise…
Petroleum storage tank facilities – Part 2
In the previous installment we talked about the types of petroleum storage tanks. In this article…
Fire outbreaks on modern tall towers
Over the last decade and more, major developments across the GCC and other Arab States…
Overfilling tanks: Disasters and prevention
The recent 3-part article by Shelley and Tarantino said “Overfill ground, dike, or bund fires…
Clean agent selection: Performance, human safety and environmental considerations
In this article we compare the performance, environmental impact and human safety of the clean…
The influence of plastics in high piled storage – Part 2
The accurate classification of commodities in high-piled storage arrays is essential to successful fire outcomes…
Fire risk management for vehicles
Fires in buses, trucks, construction equipment and other heavy vehicles are common around the world…
Thermal imaging cameras
In high-hazard situations, firefighters need tools to help them assess their surroundings as quickly as…
An industry problem we can fix – misuse of firestopping products
Effective use of firestopping products is proven to play a critical role in containing fire…
New technology prospects from expos and forum events
During April last I had the privilege of attending the 7th Annual Fire Safety Technology…