UK Fire magazine Archive – 2019

M1 SCBA System from MSA Safety.
The evolution of SCBA – How innovation is improving safety

The biggest barrier to firefighter safety is undoubtedly smoke. The need to provide crews with…

Although the exact cause of the fire at Notre Dame has yet to be determined, it appears to have started in the vicinity of refurbishment works.
Glasgow School of Art, Notre Dame… what next?

Fires occur all too often during refurbishment work – Notre Dame is a case in…

Damaged hose is a frequently donated item and often with couplings that the FD don’t even use.
Donations: An essential guide – Part 1

It’s a sad fact that less-privileged firefighters often reach out to developed nations asking if…

Super Vac introduced a new battery fan this year. The goal of the design is to simplify departments’ battery purchases by eliminating proprietary battery platforms.
Super Vac – The world’s leading manufacturer in emergency ventilation products

Super Vac’s line-up includes the largest array of PPV fans, ranging from 20cm to 2m…

The tragic incident at Grenfell proved inadequacies in the understanding of the certification process and approvals.
Grenfell: Has anything changed?

Approved Document B is the core fire-safety document underpinning our industry. Its full name is…

FIREX International 2019 saw a 4% increase in visitors from last year.
FIREX International 2019 records another successful event

The 2019 FIREX International, held on 18–20 June at ExCeL, London, was another enormous success.…

For vehicle stabilisation or building collapse, these adjustable engineered struts create a stable and safe area to work. Lumber would also work but requires more time and skill to build properly.
Disasters in the developed world

Spending much of the last 30 years involved directly or indirectly in the rescue-equipment business…

QuelStop HPE Sealant used around various service penetrations in QuelStop Fire Batt including a CPVC fire sprinkler pipe.
QuelStop – Intumescent HPE graphite sealant

Quelfire’s QuelStop Intumescent HPE Graphite Sealant is a high-expansion intumescent acrylic-based graphic sealant used to…

On completion, 22 Bishopsgate will become Western Europe’s second tallest building.
Advanced’s high-rise reputation sees it protect European landmark

Global fire-systems leader, Advanced, has been specified on another landmark tall building. Set to stand…

FireTreks – knowledge sharing with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)

For any industry, data and how we harness, process and share it is key to…