My first article, penned last September, gave a brief overview of the Kingdom of Bahrain…
Issue 19 – July 2020

Under construction, at risk: NFPA 241 is critical to protecting vulnerable construction sites
On April 29, 2020, 38 people died when a fire tore through a four-story warehouse…

IFE GCC UAE Branch Update July 2020
Our last IFE Branch update went to press just as the current COVID-19 situation took…

TLX Technologies – New Actuator for hazardous locations
Supervised latching solenoid actuators are some of the primary releasing devices used on gaseous extinguishing…

EmiControls – An innovative way of fire protection with the FT10e water mist turbine
The Italian company EmiControls has been working on innovative fire protection solutions worldwide since 2011.…

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…

Providing aircraft rescue and firefighting services during a pandemic event
The global aviation business was among the first industries to be immediately affected by the…

In the spotlight: David Campbell
Gulf Fire recently caught up with David Campbell, who is Divisional Director Middle East and…

Control the virus, stop the spread!
During these challenging times Firefighters, Police, Medics and other first responders remain in the front…

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…

Vehicle Extrication – The Next Generation
Vehicle Extrication – The Next Generation is a new book from Rescue Consultant Ian Dunbar…

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 Coronavirus legacy and the drive for tower fire safety
When I penned my Editor’s Comment for the April 2020 edition of Gulf Fire, I…