The County of San Diego hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of $12 million in renovations at the Ramona Airbase to advance its firefighting capabilities as Southern California’s wildfire season grows in intensity and complexity. Working with Perimeter…
Intersec Saudi Arabia’s Fire Protection & Technology Summit to advance smarter, more resilient infrastructure
The two-day conference to explore AI-enabled fire protection, infrastructure resilience, digital life safety systems and international best practice through strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Industry experts to examine how innovation, standards and practical implementation can strengthen…
Ventusky Shows the Weather Behind Fires and Severe Warnings
A fire report can show where a fire is. A weather warning can show where dangerous conditions are expected. But the next question is often just as important: what is the weather doing around it? Ventusky has expanded its weather…
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 returns with its largest edition as the Saudi security, safety and fire sectors advance
Intersec Saudi Arabia is taking place from 16–18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, with over 25,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors expected Saudi Arabia’s security market to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2030, while the…
Leeds textile mill revolutionises PPE for Australian firefighters
AW Hainsworth wins Kings Award for Enterprise for innovative ECO-DRY fabric Leeds-based textile mill, AW Hainsworth, has today (6th May) been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The business has been recognised for its development…
Introducing the D‑TEC Reach AC Voltage Detector — Safety Within Reach
The Will‑Burt Company proudly introduces the new D‑TEC Reach AC Voltage Detector, a compact, lightweight handheld safety tool engineered to help professionals detect energized AC lines from a safe distance. Designed with user safety as the top priority, the D‑TEC…
Fully Equipped, Standards-Compliant, and Ready for Immediate Deployment
Tactical Response Sets: High-performance tool sets for technical rescue operations The Tactical Response Sets from WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS provide fire services with a practical, fully coordinated solution for technical rescue operations. Each set combines high-performance Milwaukee cordless tools with carefully…
40 percent less weight, greater lifting power and precise control via cordless drill
The new HYDRAULIC JACK B 10 ALU sets new benchmarks in hydraulic lifting With the Hydraulic Jack B 10 ALU, WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS presents the modern evolution of the proven Hydraulic Jack B 10 hydraulic lifting device. The new Hydraulic…
Ci Global Establishes Official Presence in the UAE to Support Deployment of Prevention-First Electrical Fire Safety Technology
This marks a significant step in addressing one of the leading causes of building fires in the region – electrical faults. Ci Global, the British fire and building-safety company behind the prevention-first Ci Safe system, has officially established a local…
‘When I stand, I feel dizzy’: Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says she still feels dizzy every time she stands up. That spinning feeling, coupled with a string of aftershocks, has left the 35-year-old tourism…
FCIA and FPA Australia Sign Memorandum of Understandingto Advance Fire Safety in Australia
The Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA)and the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) today signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration and enhance fire safety practices inAustralia. This strategic partnership leverages the expertise and resources of both organisationsthrough key…
In the wildfires of Portugal
Where the HAIX MISSOULA 2.0 forest fire boot is used ‘One step in the green, one step in the burned’ – this statement is not merely pithy lip service. HAIX accompanied the wildfire fighters’ elite troops who belong to the…
TEXPORT Fire Recon Wildland: no compromises in fighting forest fires
When forests and vegetation go up in flames, firefighters are confronted with very specific challenges and dangers. Hardly any specialisation in the area of firefighting is as much in demand right now as fighting forest and vegetation fires, and this…
Scorpe, a creative French company meeting the needs of the civil security sector
With 30 years of experience in fire and rescue, Scorpe aims to develop a range of tools that facilitate the work of rescue, police and military teams around the world. Scorpe people travel the entire world to get feedback from…
Aspirating Smoke Detection in Fire Safety
Fires are events that can result in loss of life and property worldwide, causing serious damage and dangers that require preventive measures. Early detection and rapid response to fires are of vital importance to prevent loss of life and property.…
AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition Show review
The AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition celebrated its 30th anniversary on 3–6 September at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The event once more incorporated the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference and the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference.…
How Beam Detectors Work?
Beam type smoke detectors are mostly used in places with high ceilings like basketball courts, warehouses, movie theatres etc. Detection with optical smoke detector can be slow in these places. Because smoke has to reach the detector mounted to the…
Dubai Civil Defence’s Engineer Salma Humaid Saeed Al Ali Wins the International Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Fire Safety Awards in London, a moment of immense pride and inspiration for the entire fire safety community
Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) are thrilled to announce that Engineer Salma Humaid Saeed Al Ali has been honoured with the prestigious International Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Fire Safety Awards in London. Her remarkable contributions to…
Resilience In The Face Of Crisis
The 4th International Fire Operations Conference (IFOC) will take place in Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in November 2024. It emerges as a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing the forefront of fire safety, emergency response,…
Milipol Qatar Exhibition and Conference 2024 Attracts Leading Security Innovators
Sustainable Mobile Devices, Revolutionary Satellites, and Advanced Security Solutions Highlighted in 2024 Showcase Doha, Qatar – 17 September 2024: Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the 15th edition…
Intersec Saudi Arabia to tackle fire safety in the built environment amidst US$819 billion construction boom
Leading UK fire and safety expert Neil Odin to outline strategies for effective post-incident fire management during the Fire Protection and Technology summit Saudi Arabia currently has over 5,200 ongoing construction projects worth more than US$819 billion, according to research,…
Smart, secure, sustainable cities predicted to be the most advanced across Middle Eastern countries, says industry expert
Eng. Thamer Anwar Noori, Director, Industrial Safety & Security, Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu, made the comments ahead of Intersec Saudi Arabia Smart cities in the Middle East are becoming a model to the rest of the world thanks…