Helitak Announces Development of Fire Bucket Product for Aerial Firefighting

Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on March 6th, 2024, during the opening day of the Aerial Firefighting North America show in Sacramento, California the launch of the…

It’s time to prioritise cross-learning and collaboration

Hayley Burgess, International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, provides an insightful update on the current state of fire safety in the UK, emphasising the industry’s ongoing commitment to accountability within the industry. New incidents and reports have been…

Properties of high-viscosity foam agents and their influence on proportioning systems

The success in firefighting depends on various factors. Most important is the right choice of foam agent. In the past AFFF and AFFF-AR foam agents were most widely used. They had in common that they used fluorine as one of…

Facade design remains a concern as sector adapts to new regulator

The arrival of the Building Safety Regulator signals a new era of more robust regulation for the construction industry, but inconsistencies remain in the area of risk which was central to Grenfell. Marc van der Voort, Managing Director at ITP…

Government fire and rescue incident statistics

In light of the latest government fire and rescue incident statistics1 for the year ending September 2023, we recognise some key trends and implications evident in the data that need to be addressed to ensure fire incidents become less likely…

The Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024

The Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024 is poised to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the fire safety community. This prestigious event aims to inspire and elevate women who are making significant improvements in fire safety…

Choosing your nozzle: considerations for getting the right equipment

One of the most pivotal pieces of equipment in a firefighter’s arsenal is the nozzle. Selecting the correct nozzle for your response district is not a decision to be taken lightly; it’s a choice that can fundamentally affect the safety…

Firefighting foam transfer pumps – Fire Lion has your solution

Fire Lion Global is a supplier of positive-displacement gear pumps for all applications in the…

When the best performance is demanded

In the course of their work, firefighters are subjected to many dangers and often risk…

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Motorola Solutions & Radiocoms – Enhancing the safety of fireground operations

On the fireground, every second counts. It is a dynamic, time-compressed and complex environment with…

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