London Electronics Ltd specialises in designing and making user-friendly, reliable custom large displays so you can easily see important information from afar, in harsh environments. They can also offer Atex ExnR rated displays for more challenging applications. Originally based in…
The demand for individual qualifications to develop confidence
Back in November 2020 UK Fire featured an article discussing FireQual, the specialist Awarding Body for individuals working within the fire-protection industry. One year on Nic Preston, Director of Qualifications, provides an update on how FireQual has developed so far.…
Green, greener, watermist
After three decades of rigorous testing and scrutiny of systems and equipment, the watermist community has never been more ready to face the eco-challenge. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are en vogue. Everybody talks about climate change. People who have tried to…
The National Emergency Services Museum
The National Emergency Services Museum (NESM) is situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The original museum opened in 1931 as the Sheffield Fire Brigade Museum, and was given its present name in January 2014. The museum is housed in a Victorian…
Ventilation fan considerations
When it comes to fire ventilation tactics, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy. Every fire ground is different. Compound that with the ever-changing dynamics of the structures being protected – building size, room geometry, interior contents and construction materials – and…
Let’s talk about early engagement in firestopping again!
Following the success of its virtual roundtable discussion last November at London Build Online, Quelfire will be sponsoring another event this November again – this time in person – at the London Build Expo. While the first discussion looked at…
No compromise for Category 3 Control fire performance cables
As our buildings become ever more complex, the importance of using only approved products which meet the latest regulations for fire safety cannot be emphasised enough. In this special report, Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, explains the significance…
Emergency lighting compliance ensured at Leeds General Infirmary
Following an extensive overhaul of the hospital’s emergency lighting system, LuxIntelligent panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer Advanced are ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. As a large…
Greener future brings new fire safety challenges
The evidence that climate change is real and at times devastating is being played out on our news channels almost every day. The phrase ‘hundred-year event’ is almost becoming common usage with every new extreme flood, wildfire, drought or other…
Responding to hydrofluoric acid exposure
Hydrofluoric acid forms when hydrogen fluoride, a colourless gas, is dissolved in water. Hydrofluoric acid and hydrogen fluoride have a reputation of being among the most feared chemicals that responders can encounter during incidents involving hazardous materials. In this specialist…