With recent research identifying the increased risk of cancer amongst firefighters, should all responders consider the potential risk of contamination whilst attending fires? A landmark study conducted in 2018 by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) revealed that skin absorption,…
Delta Fire Nozzles – Innovation, investment and new technologies
Innovation and technological advancements have driven industry forward at an unprecedented rate in recent years with many sectors reaping the benefits of the new hi-tech era to spearhead new product developments befitting of the operational demands of the modern-day firefighter.…
PBI Performance Products – Setting the standard in firefighter protection
PBI Performance Products is setting new standards in firefighter protection around the world as more fire and rescue services than ever choose the company’s high performance fabrics to protect their firefighters in a wide range of frontline operations. The company…
MSA host round-table event
Fire service professionals and industry experts gathered at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh, UK, for a roundtable discussion on the current state and future of breathing apparatus (BA) for firefighters. Hosted by MSA Safety, the purpose of the event…
Hard hitting nozzle types – Fact from fiction
Task Force Tips has engineered a test method to accurately measure the impact of a fire stream. Which nozzles hit hardest? “A fire stream can be defined as a stream of water or other extinguishing agent after it leaves the…
XFlex – Bristol’s flagship range in structural firefighting PPE
Popular with firefighters around the world, it has accreditations from the European Standard of Certification (CEN) the International Standards Organisation (ISO), and recently achieved re-accreditation from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) under the new standard NFPA 1971:2018 (Protective Ensembles…
Multi-role rescue and firefighting vehicles for Leonardo Helicopters
Helicopter production first commenced at Yeovil in Somerset in 1948 following the end of the Second World War and a review of aircraft production. A number of successful international companies in succession have produced some of the world’s most popular…
Woman reunited with firefighters who saved her life 24 years ago
A woman who was rescued from a house fire on her first birthday has been reunited with the firefighters who saved her life. Jade Broderick was lying lifeless in a cot when a firefighter entered her blazing bedroom at her…
S-GARD – Firefighter protective clothing made in Germany
We would like to introduce you to a manufacturer that in recent years has become the leading provider of modern, high-end fire service protective clothing in the German-speaking countries of Europe and is now garnering plenty of attention well beyond…
Powering Global SuperTanker to suppress extreme wildfires
Wildfires are an unfortunate reality in California, and the Western United States. Larger and more destructive wildfires year-round result in 6,870 wildland fires that burn an excess of 1.5 million acres on average each year. To battle these blazes, the…
US Fire Pump – Signature Series Foam
Signature Series Foam by Dwight P. Williams has been a two-year endeavor between Dwight P. Williams, US Fire Pump, and Perimeter Solutions. Mr. Williams, a well-respected industrial firefighter and inventor, is known for 100+ successful extinguishments, including the largest extinguished…
Bristol Uniforms past and present
Today, Bristol Uniforms is a global leader in the design and manufacture of PPE for firefighters, providing cutting-edge protective garments to fire services in 110 countries across the world. But the company also boasts a rich history stretching back more…
Bronto Skylift – The Bronto Skylift F28ALR first response unit is the answer
When a rescue mission has been launched, and you don’t fully know what you are up against, the new Bronto Skylift F28ALR first response unit is the answer. This first response unit includes everything you need: a fire truck, an…
The Emergency Services Show – International Fire and Rescue community to share learnings
Full details of the expert-led, free seminar programmes running at this year’s Emergency Services Show, have been published on www.emergencyuk.com . The programmes feature an impressive line-up of senior speakers from the international fire and rescue community including representatives from…
Buckeye – 50 years of growth
50 years ago, it was an interesting time in the fire protection industry. Halon 1301 was becoming the agent of choice in clean agent fire protection, Halon 1211 was regarded as the best portable fire extinguisher clean agent, and AFFF…
What’s new with… Extrication equipment
With the greatly increased emphasis on firefighter safety, the leading manufacturers have boosted their research and development efforts to provide the end user with the safest, most efficient and reliable extrication equipment. In this Buyer’s Guide we highlight the latest…
DRIVER+ Project Trial #2 – European response to Mediterranean forest fire
As Europe is facing one of the most intense heatwaves in its history, forest fires are raging from Sweden to Greece, with people forced to flee their homes and a staggering amount of casualties. In light of such dramatic events,…
Amkus Rescue Systems
With decades of experience and a renewed commitment to innovation, AMKUS continues to develop and manufacture a wide range of hydraulic and battery powered rescue tools and products. These solutions have become the industry standard for fire rescue departments around…
Holmatro Rescue Equipment
CORE or cordless? The choice is yours! Holmatro offers a full range of hydraulic cutters, spreaders, combi tools and rams in both battery-powered and CORE Technology versions (with hose). All models have one thing in common: the exact same high…
Packexe
Following the addition of Packexe Sharspwrap to the Packexe Rescue product range in 2013 use of the products has seen strong global growth, with over 50 countries now regularly using the range, which includes Packexe SMASH, Packexe Sharpswrap and Packexe…
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