Leading provider of high-performance lighting devices Streamlight Inc. explains the importance of professional lighting devices for firefighters. Any firefighting mission can be fraught with danger. The potential for a hazardous environment or high-risk situation can be found around every corner.…
Office refurbishment specialist using TBA FIREFLY range
A high-specification office building close to Manchester Airport has been subject to a series of planned refurbishment contracts carried out by a sister company to the property developer which owns it, with the phased work including the upgrade of each…
Antarctic Fire Angels: let’s get training!
Even though we’ve been preparing for the Antarctic the last few years, unfortunately we’ve had many plans scuppered by Covid, which included moving back the expedition to the next year. However, with that said it’s been very much ‘GO GO…
Equal or better?
A bit more than three decades ago, watermist technology started to gain awareness in the world of fire safety. In the 1980s, the Montreal Protocol stipulated the phasing-out of halon. Watermist filled the gap when this chemical – used amongst…
Rescue-Sim – Implementing and adopting digital learning
Over the past 18 months and with the challenges Covid has brought, we have seen a marked increase in online digital learning at Rescue-Sim (www.rescue-sim.com). We knew an online interactive training tool for Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) and vehicle extrication…
Starting the year strong with GESA’s Equipment Exchange
We all know that Emergency Services departments and communities across the Global South struggle to get the equipment they need. Budgets are tight, procurements can be slow and inefficient, and the process for getting donated equipment can take years. At…
Profab Access – Setting the standard for certification and compliance
Profab Access, a leading UK manufacturer of riser doors and access panel solutions for ceilings, walls and partitions, is supporting construction professionals in achieving a new standard of compliance throughout each stage of the design, construction and maintenance processes. The…
Beware the imposters!
Several years ago, whilst on holiday, I went to see a Four Tops tribute act. When they took to the stage, there were five of them and they opened with ‘Eye of the Tiger.’ In this instance, the poor imitation…
The Fire Standards Board launches the Fire Investigation Fire Standard
The Fire Investigation Fire Standard (FIFS) is the 10th professional fire standard produced by the Fire Standards Board (FSB) and focuses on ensuring fire and rescue services (FRS) deliver effective, efficient and valid fire investigations into the origin, cause and…
ALPEX – Innovative materials for particulate-blocking hoods
ALPEX manufactures a range of laminates textiles made with Nomex Nano Flex barrier produced by DuPont. Tested in real conditions, the performance results are outstanding. Recent statistics from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) warn of an alarming trend:…