APF Magazine E-Newswire Archive
New wildland firefighting suit unveiled by FlamePro sets new PPE benchmark for the industry
Wildland fires are an increasing threat in the UK. They’re high-risk, difficult to manage and…
Kidde Natura Inert Gas System
The latest innovation in fire suppression technology, the Kidde Natura Inert Gas System (Natura IGS)…
Careless burning off is the cause of recent bushfires in Fiji
Careless burning has been the reason for a large number of bushfires that have threatened…
Climate crisis triggers spike in lightning strike deaths in India
Faizuddin is still traumatised from the lightning strike that killed his three friends as they…
Advanced Aircraft Company named first place winner in the NIST First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge
Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance, hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a…
Indonesia warns early rainy season may trigger more natural disasters
Indonesia may experience more natural disasters in the coming months as the country’s annual rainy…
Free Remote Fire Safety app now available on iOS and Android for Bosch Remote Services licence holders
Businesses and building owners can now check on the fire safety status of their properties…
AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ to be a virtual event hosted on 5-8 October 2021
As a result of the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we have made the decision to…
FireMate merges with LAN Control Systems/Nimbus to deliver a unique set of fire protection solutions
Global fire protection maintenance software provider FireMate (headquartered in Brisbane, Australia) has merged with LAN…
Emergency evacuations – ensuring efficient and reliable roll calls
The fire drill has been a familiar event throughout the lives of most people. From…
Cancer-causing contaminants: why firefighters need to take extra care of their protective footwear
Firefighting is a life-threatening job, with every shift bringing dangerous incidents such as fires, floods,…
Explosion Proof Actuator meets UL HazLoc, ATEX and IECEx requirements
TLX Technologies is excited to announce that our Explosion Proof Actuator with Supervision has recently…
Kidde now distributing the FlameRanger Robotic Suppression System
Every large fire starts off small and grows exponentially. Rapid detection and suppression are crucial…
Donation mismatch: a conversation with GESA’s Global South Advisory Council
Donations of Emergency Services gear, vehicles and rescue equipment are a welcome sight to under-resourced…
Sandstorm engulfs north-west Chinese city of Dunhuang within minutes
It took just minutes for a heavy sandstorm to wreak havoc in the ancient Silk…
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts again
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted on Wednesday, July 28, spewing a massive column of smoke and…
Flame-retardant Henkel adhesives used on industry-first A2 Spandrel panels
Speedpanel, part of the Speedclad group of businesses, has developed a range of insulated composite…
Innovative Aussie goes global
Australian Pump, is fast becoming the choice of professional users of pressure cleaners and heavy-duty…
It’s monsoon season and the death toll keeps rising
The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed…
Bus crashes in Pakistan, killing 33 people and injuring 40
A speeding bus carrying mostly labourers travelling home for a major Muslim holiday rammed into…
NFPA announces launch of CRAIG 1300, an all-new Community Risk Assessment Insight Generator that helps identify, assess and mitigate public safety risks
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the official launch of CRAIG 1300, an…
TFT releases new Extend-A-Gun VP
When TFT introduced the Extend-A-Gun telescoping waterway series, it revolutionized the way monitors could be…