Ballyclare’s new ProTec range brings higher standards of protection
Ballyclare has extended its Category III ‘Life-Saving’ workwear range by launching a new and innovative range of multi-hazard protective workwear designed to meet the needs of wearers in a wide variety of emergency-services applications. The new Ballyclare ProTec range includes…
MSA Safety acquires UK firefighter PPE manufacturer Bristol Uniforms
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has acquired UK-based Bristol Uniforms (‘Bristol’) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The acquisition strengthens MSA’s position as a global leader in fire-service PPE products…
Bulletin #7 from the Foam Exposure Committee: PFAS at additional sites
Fluorinated firefighting foams known as Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) are being identified nationwide as a water contamination source issue. The Foam Exposure Committee (FEC) lists possible contaminated areas that have yet to be addressed on a national level: 27,184 …
FlamePro: how often should you replace your fire kit?
Firefighting kit has a number of functions; it protects crew members in a wide range of situations and makes them instantly recognisable in an emergency. Replacing your kit at the right time keeps you safe and comfortable, no matter what…
IWMA to hold next Webinar Series in April 2021
Hamburg, 25 January 2021. The International Water Mist Association (IWMA) announced today that a third series of webinars on fire protection with water mist will take place early in spring. The three events will take place on 15, 22 and…
An informed population is a safer population
Tsunamis, hurricanes, wildfires, terrorist attacks or even the current challenging situation we are experiencing: a pandemic. These are some of the emergency situations where rapid and effective communication with citizens becomes crucial and potentially life-saving. How can the authorities alert…
Nomex Nano Flex laminates: dedicated to high-performance protective gear
Alpex Protection is a medium-sized manufacturing company located in Saint-Chamond, in the Loire Department, south-east France. Alpex is a specialist in technical textiles, with a dedicated range of waterproof and breathable fabrics for protective gear. It currently employs 45 people…
The Apple Fire, California: a photo montage courtesy of Johnny Lopez
The Apple Fire was a wildfire that burned during the 2020 California wildfire season in Cherry Valley south of Oak Glen and north of Beaumont and Banning in Riverside County, California in the United States. The fire ignited on Friday,…
Firefighters on the PFAS front
Firefighters have been on the front lines of firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals for decades. Yet, they have not been informed and could still be unaware of PFAS toxicity issues. When the Foam Exposure Committee (FEC) began testing for total…
Hot new hood! FlamePro announces new particulate hood
FlamePro, a British manufacturing specialist of life-saving garments for firefighters, has developed a new particulate flash hood, which provides increased protection from cancer-causing particles whilst also being more comfortable than other hoods on the market. The hood has been designed…