New docuseries reveals the golden thread of Aico’s life-saving products
European home life-safety expert Aico has announced the launch of a brand-new docuseries: From Component to Ceiling. This exclusive series offers an in-depth exploration of the lifecycle of Aico’s innovative products, from…
AWG Fittings launches TurboStrike: the future of fire nozzles
AWG have long been renowned for their premium firefighting products, and over the years they have successfully redefined fire nozzle design and functionality. Their flagship product, the TurboSpritze, has dominated the German…
Peli Products (UK) Ltd
Peli Products (UK) Ltd offer a wide range of robust safety torches and work-area lighting, which has been developed and evolved over 30 years. Peli™ professional lighting products are designed for rugged…
PPV energy
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is a crucial and ever-evolving aspect of firefighting. Advances in this field include the development of battery-powered PPV fans. These cordless tools offer the advantage of increased portability,…
Everything you need to clean your SCBAs, face masks, boots, gloves and helmets
As a leading provider of innovative cutting-edge solutions for the firefighting and rescue services industry, RESCUE Intellitech has made it their motto to help firefighters fight against cancer. With a strong focus…
Redefining safety with the latest in optical flame detection
Flame detection plays a critical role in plant safety by providing early detection of fires and potential hazards. This early detection allows for prompt response, helping to prevent accidents, protect personnel and…
Lithium-ion fire suppression: portable fire extinguishers
The need for fire-suppression products specifically designed for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is rising. Li-ion batteries, which power many of our everyday devices and larger systems, are at a higher risk of catching…
Why energy storage system safety is more important to address now than ever before
Battery fires within energy storage systems (ESSs) aren’t as rare as one might think. The reason they are often underpublicized and, fortunately, there haven’t been more tragedies is because ESSs are often…
Enhancing firefighter safety and equipment reliability with Hosemaster
Balancing the health and safety of firefighters with the reliability of critical equipment is a challenging task. The novel Hosemaster™ hose maintenance unit, engineered and manufactured by Finnish Esteri Group, represents a…
UL/FM approved resilient seated gate valves up to DN600
For many years, AVK International has offered a wide range of gate valves covering both VdS and UL/FM approved variants up to DN400. Since 2021, AVK has also offered UL/FM approved resilient…
Concrete assurance for building fire safety
A new guide outlining how concrete construction is best placed to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator has been published by the British Association of Reinforcement (BAR). The Building Safety…
A watermist solution: technical quarantine areas for EV safety
The management of electric vehicles (EV) and their batteries is currently a complex and controversial issue to be addressed, especially following accidents. Damaged batteries can trigger a whole series of chemical reactions,…
Warehouse protection with Siemens ASD+
Warehouses offer their own particular challenges in terms of fire safety. One of the main issues in high-bay warehouses, with their elevated roofs and large open spaces, is that conventional ceiling-mounted point…
Protectowire, worldwide leader in linear heat detection – now offering innovative thermal imaging cameras and a modular sensor platform
In 1938, the Protectowire Company invented and introduced the first linear-type heat detector. Today Protectowire offers the largest digital linear heat detection portfolio on the market, with activation temperatures ranging from 57°C…
Kask Quantum helmet series engage the extreme elements
KASK, the premium designer and manufacturer of performance head protection, has launched Quantum as its first helmet series in the wildfire firefighting and technical rescue category for first responders undertaking high-risk activities…
Enhancing safety in hazardous environments with Hochiki Europe’s SIL-capable fire detection range
For building owners, facilities managers, health and safety managers and responsible persons, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals and assets within a business is paramount. Advancements are continually being made in…
The ultimate CPVC fire safety guide gets an upgrade
The Orange Book, BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems’ first-of-its-kind CPVC fire safety guide has been revised and updated. It is now available for construction professionals around the world to make the most of…
Wildland firefighting and the importance of ’all-day’ comfort
Wildfires now affect the United Kingdom more frequently and since 2012 have been included in the national risk register of events which public bodies and businesses should be preparing for. During 2022…