Dame Judith Hackitt will explore the findings of her review into building regulations and fire…
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Death toll soars to 82 after another tragic Indonesian quake
Last week a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian holiday island of Lombok, that earthquake…
Typhoon Jongdari causes havoc in Japan
With winds of 110mph, Typhoon Jongdari took an unusual westbound trajectory across Honshu, staying north…
Rosenbauer – a reliable partner to the fire services
Rosenbauer International AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of systems for firefighting and disaster protection.…
Personal protective equipment needs to be clean, safe and reliable
Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect lives and property. Although heat stress, smoke…
Fire-safe cladding: building a culture of compliance
The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017 was a harsh awakening for the building…
A day in the life of a Columbia Helicopters’ firefighting pilot
Columbia Helicopters, Inc., (Columbia) based in Aurora, Oregon, USA, has been fighting wildfires for 51…
Beyond the politics and blame: Evaluating crisis responses
Crisis events are high consequence and hold significant stakes for all involved. For residents and…
Singapore’s first pneumatic powered exoskeleton tailored for firefighters
TRIGEN Automotive, a leading Singapore manufacturer of special function vehicles and robotics solutions for emergency…
Transforming fire safety
Fire safety is a major concern. We’re living in a world that has been shaken…
Armadillo Merino® Next-to-skin clothing – the forgotten layer?
How can you provide your officers with an effective PPE layering system without considering the next-to-skin…
Phenix Technology, Inc. To Host An Open House to Celebrate Receiving The Presidential “E” Award For Exports
Firefighting Equipment Maker Phenix Technology, Inc. to Celebrate with Open House Tours Phenix Technology, Inc.,…
Nine people killed and a dozen trapped after a building collapsed outside Delhi
The death toll from a collapsed apartment block outside Delhi rose to nine on Thursday…
“Lava bomb” Injures 23 on a Boat off the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
A sea tour boat was struck by a large blob of lava thrown up from…
Great communication begins with connection
When disaster strikes, law enforcement and disaster-relief agencies rely on the ability to access shared…
Presenting the evidence
What do you do when notified that you are required to give evidence in court,…
Fighting back on heat stress
Heat stress is especially life-threatening for firefighters and remains the number-one cause of firefighter casualties.…
The RAMFAN EX50Li Is Now Smarter Than Ever
Cordless operations, compact equipment design, truck compartment integration and equipment readiness are hot topics of conversation…
New: Holmatro cordless telescopic rams
Holmatro recently launched two new telescopic rams, powered by the latest battery technology. The rams…
Roll up! Roll up! Air on wheels
SpiroCART is a BA backpack on wheels. Instead of wearing your cylinders on your back,…
New connected gas detector from Honeywell listens for gas leaks, helping protect against deadly toxic and explosive leaks in industrial operations
Searchzone Sonik™ listens for gas leaks ultrasonically to complement network of fixed gas detectors Honeywell (NYSE:…
Pac Fire and Blowhard Fans have a long standing and prosperous relationship spanning more than 8 years
Blowhard Fans have single handedly revolutionised the way ventilation in emergency situations is approached. Blowhard’s…