The need to send the right emergency resource to the right place is as important now as it ever was, and the European standard eCall provides control rooms with valuable information. When it comes to road collisions, any firefighter will…
Smart building control
Smart buildings are on the rise. Modern buildings are becoming increasingly complex and with this, the need for building management systems (BMS) to control the various technologies installed in them will only grow too. Vladimir Zrnic, Sales Manager for Southern…
STI – Fire extinguisher misuse a threat to fire safety in the UAE
Fire extinguishers are a vital piece of the active fire protection puzzle; often the first line of defence, they are integral to preventing costly fire damage and, ultimately, loss of life. The importance of fire extinguishers is highlighted in Chapter…
Otego launches Fireguard – Delivering next generation protection against fire for priceless works of art
Otego, the world leader in coated and laminated technical textiles, has announced the launch of Fireguard, a next-generation protective cover designed to shield works of art, valuables and antiquities against the effects of intense heat, soot, smoke and water. Intended…
PBI LP – Increases protection and reduces weight
PBI Performance Products is renowned for creating new standards of performance and protection that are recognised worldwide. An unwavering commitment to research and innovation has kept the company at the forefront of firefighter protection for almost 40 years. PBI’s LP…
Siemens launch Cerberus PRO IP8 – Smarter Protection Matters
Ongoing development is a key contributor in finding effective ways to protect against the threat of fire. As part of its ongoing commitment to its ‘Smarter Protection Matters’ philosophy, Siemens has announced the launch of IP8, the latest version of…
Cold Fire – A new and safer horizon for firefighting water
Since the time that the first organised fire brigades were formed, crews have understandably used water, the most readily available weapon in their firefighting armoury. Water is, of course, an excellent fire-suppression agent, but at major incidents, a large supply…
GORE-TEX Professional – Redefines rescue protection
GORE-TEX Professional (Gore) raises personal protection for technical rescue teams to a new level with the introduction of a unique waterproof, windproof and breathable (WWB) fabric that enhances comfort while protecting from blood pathogens and flash fire. The new GORE-TEX…
XD EN nozzle series from Elkhart Brass – Nozzles that take the industry standard to a whole new level
Elite firefighting equipment manufacturer, Elkhart Brass, has recently launched a new range of fire nozzles that take the industry standard to a whole new level. Specially designed and built for professional firefighters, the Elkhart Brass XD EN nozzle series offers…
3ET Emergency Evacuation Equipment & Training – Unique features make MedSled first choice for technical rescues
Performing a successful technical rescue requires many elements: patience and skill, teamwork and training, the right equipment and, crucially, the knowledge and confidence to use it. Failure to deliver on any one of these things could easily turn a rescue…