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The tragic loss of life from fire has been in both UK and international headlines…

Particulate blocking hoods in use with a European fire brigade.
ALPEX – Innovative materials for particulate-blocking hoods 

ALPEX manufactures a range of laminates textiles made with Nomex Nano Flex barrier produced by…

PNED aspirating smoke detector.
Partrix Fire GmbH – Next-generation aspirating smoke detectors based on innovative technology help detect more subtle fire threats

Partrix Fire is a fire-protection company specialising in developing aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs). Its core…

The new e³ series of LUKAS Rescue tools. All with a smart Dashboard for better control.
Power under e³ control – Are you ready for the next level of rescue operations?

With the new LUKAS e3 series you will work more efficiently and safely from now…

In case of a fire: the liquid expands, the bulb breaks, the system is activated. Image courtesy of Aquasys
Watermist: from gap filler to stand-alone technology 
When watermist reappeared on the stage of fire protection in the late 1980s, it filled…
One of many ‘ Reach and Rescue innovative Portsafes’ appearing in the UK’s Captial.
Essential rescue equipment: heading to the Thames

Reach and Rescue has public rescue equipment in over 25 cities in the UK and…

MxPro 5 fire panels protect the Manor House Hotel, Devon.
Advanced offer trouble-free fire protection at world’s ninth-largest golf resort

Two fault-tolerant networks of MxPro 5 fire panels from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed…

2020 Model Chevrolet Bolt engine bay.
Operational concerns involving electric and hybrid vehicles at vehicle-related incidents – Part 1

One of the largest concerns today dealing with vehicle-related incidents is the electrification of vehicles.…

1,700 farm buildings are destroyed by fire annually.
Fire safety package addresses almost £50 million of farm losses 

Farms and other agricultural environments can help ensure that livestock and assets are protected from…

The Thompson Plastic factory fire was declared a major incident.
Improving outcomes for the UK Fire and Rescue Services using foams

The largest fire seen in the Humberside area for many years was controlled and extinguished…