High Rise Escape Systems (HRES) in Florida USA, has appointed Bob Adams as distributor for…
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APF Magazine Issue 58 now online
This issue is our Show Special for AFAC16 powered by Interschutz and includes a Show…
The social life of policy and planning
Quiet rightly, people in the natural hazards sector hold science in high regard. Scientific research…
Effective fire stopping solutions now better recognised in Asia
In most countries and organisations, the term “fire stopping” refers to a system of penetration…
Collaboratively managing our aerial firefighting resources
The reality of firefighting is that it is a complex science. Now more than ever…
Mass decontamination in a public setting – making privacy a priority
You respond to an unknown chemical emergency at a high school gymnasium. When you arrive…
Fire Services of Macao SAR, China
Macao consists of Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island. It became a Special Administrative…
Understanding future fire danger
The risks of climate change were thrown into sharp relief this recent summer for Australia’s…
Environmental selection and use of firefighting foams
The fire protection industry has concerns with the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s…
Marine firefighting with the Hong Kong Fire Services Department
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department (HKFSD) is one of the largest and well trained…
TYCO Introduces Fire Alarm Industry’s First Addressable Speakers with Individual Device Control
Tyco is introducing the fire alarm industry’s first addressable notification appliances with individual on /…
Reach and Rescue rise above to claim MIA 2016 crown
Knowsley rescue equipment manufacturer Reach and Rescue saw off stiff competition to take the 2016…
Safety Components Leads the Way Again, Introducing Glide Ice™ Thermal Liners
“I’m feeling hotter in my turnout gear” is a common phrase stated by firefighters year…
Solberg Appoints New General Manager for Asia-Pacific Business Operation
The Solberg Company, the world’s foremost innovator of firefighting foam concentrates and systems hardware announced…
GIS technology improves the workflow of emergency management
Over the last several years, emergency management has become more complicated. Large-scale emergencies seem to…
Hi Tech smoke detection to solve the Asian haze problem
Indonesia is planning a hi-tech monitoring network to protect peatland at the centre of last…
Airline fire at Changi Airport, all passengers safe
A Singapore Airlines right engine caught fire after the aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, touched down…
Fire fighter recruits ready for their next chapter at airports
Sixteen highly trained aviation rescue fire fighters have completed an elite 11-week training course at…
Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment – Australia’s leading manufacturers of firefighting and specialist Vehicles
Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) operate numerous mine sites around the thinly populated Pilbara region…
Ready Rack® – Structurally superior design does not require rear grid
Since Groves Incorporated invented the PPE gear storage system in 1980, we never stopped innovating…
Standards Australia – Fire propagation testing and classification of external walls
By increasing community awareness of standards, they can help industry and consumers make informed purchasing…
10tanker – FDC-10 tactical use by New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Last December firefighters from New South Wales began using their DC-10 Large Airtanker in a…