UK Fire Magazine – Issue 17 – May 2022

Safe and controlled removal of the casualty utilising Paratech Bipod system and saviour stretcher. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Trench rescue: low-frequency but high-hazard incidents

Trench rescue incidents thankfully do not occur on a regular basis, but when they do…

Packexe SMASH laminated to glass using the unique, patented dispensing system. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Beware the imposters!

Several years ago, whilst on holiday, I went to see a Four Tops tribute act.…

Last year Chubb completed the installation of a hybrid fire solution at Glenapp Castle, a luxury five-star hotel in Ayrshire Scotland. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Favourable fire prevention for historic buildings

This feature explores the complexities of specifying fire-safety solutions for heritage buildings that offer the…

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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…

An ICE vehicle converted to electric caused this battery fire while charging on a passenger ferry on its way to Copenhagen. Image courtesy of MsCandy
Electric vehicle fires on ships

The Felicity Ace and her cargo of thousands of burnt vehicles – some of them…

New electric detection technology can centrally monitor and protect multiple hazard zones. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Electric detection technology provides intelligent fire protection for commercial kitchens 

The latest fire-protection systems provide real-time monitoring capabilities, streamline maintenance and evolve with kitchens as…

Figure 3. Images courtesy of Vigili Del Fuoco.
Expect building failure – firefighters must always expect and plan for worst-case scenarios

Fires in residential high-rise buildings present tremendous challenges to firefighters, where inappropriate structural design, construction…

Keyfix non-combustible solutions suitable for projects 18m+. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Managing risk and designing with non-combustible materials

Over the past few years, questions have been raised about the risk of fires in…

Firefighters are preparing to make entry but are scanning the environment to gain more information prior to making entry. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Thermal imaging: breaking down the scan – Part 3

Thus far, we have learned how to properly interpret thermal data during a scan, we…

The pandemic introduced new demands, safety guidelines and ways of working for UK fire services. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
How the pandemic redefined UK expectations for public safety

The Covid-19 pandemic irrevocably changed the way that we think and feel about safety. Recent…