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True innovation in optical flame detection

Introduction According to some ‘innovation’ is a new idea, method, or product, all of which…

Preparing first responders for the next pandemic

First responders and front-line workers are critical to the functioning of society. From firefighting to…

Neptune’s Wharf – Products used: B.O.S.S., Brick Slip Lintels, Welded Masonry Support, Cast-in Channel; Architect: Pitman Tozer, and Haworth Tompkins; Builder Hill: Partnership.
Tall building design: reaching new heights

The demand for resilient buildings using non-combustible materials has seen traditional products in the form…

3D laser scanning: the future of fire scene investigation

3D laser scanning is increasingly used in fire investigations to enable a multi-dimensional reproduction of…

There are around 300 ‘significant fires’ annually at waste recycling facilities.
Protecting waste handling from the threat of fire

Waste and recycling plants present their own specific challenges in terms of effective fire detection.…

Figure 1: ‘Cultural Heritage Fire Safety’ workshop, Rome, 5 October 2022.
Cultural heritage fire safety

Due to the speed and totality of its destructive forces, fire is one of the…

UCF FireCore Thermal Imaging Camera used by firefighters attending an incident. Thermal Imaging Technology worn by firefighters attending an incident.
Improving operational situational awareness with technological developments

Improving operational situational awareness, namely knowing where people are, and what is going on around…

Fire safety in storage tanks

Fuel tank fires are, thankfully, relatively infrequent occurrences. However, when they do happen, they can…

When new fire trucks are planned, the requirements for the proportioning system must also be defined.
Proportioners for fire trucks – which technology is the right one?

The service life of a firefighting vehicle varies between 15 and 25 years. That is…

Condensed aerosol technology in action

When it comes to fire safety, most people are familiar with the basic concept of…