The countdown is on, and the excitement is mounting. With roughly four months left until the start of INTERSCHUTZ, all systems are “go” for an extraordinary showcase in June. In terms of numbers, the event is already delivering record-breaking results,…
Wipe it off, don’t take it home – dealing with toxic soot on-scene
The fact cancer is now the leading cause of death amongst firefighters globally owes principally to the toxic carcinogens produced during fire being absorbed through the skin. Fire departments worldwide must now address this burning issue by incorporating fit-for-purpose decontamination…
Asbestos risks for firefighters
Asbestos was once extensively used in construction materials to strengthen roof shingles, concrete, piping, wall boards, floor tiles and compounds and adhesives. Its fibers served to be a durable addition to construction materials and even served as a superb insulator…
All-consuming fire safety
As part 2 of the Grenfell Tower Public Enquiry gets underway, many members of the Fire Safety community are asking themselves: How did this happen? And how can we prevent it from happening again? Of course there are many technical…
Streamlight – A history of performance
Streamlight® Inc. are a leading provider of high-performance lighting devices offering a range of high-quality portable lighting tools especially for fire services, law enforcement, military and sporting goods. From the very beginning Streamlight has been defined by their innovation. They…
FireDos – Stands out as a specialist for monitors and proportioners for firefighting
The Germany-based company FireDos has become an established specialist in the field of designing and manufacturing high-quality foam proportioners and monitors for firefighting worldwide. “About 20 years ago, we were the first company to develop a proportioning concept for firefighting…
25 Years of the AT – Rosenbauer’s most successful vehicle family
AT – the acronym stands for Advanced Technology and a success story spanning three generations. Twenty-five years ago, the Rosenbauer AT first saw the light of day, giving a resounding answer to the question of what a powerful, reliable and…
Search and Rescue dog Diesel wins ‘Animal of the Year’ award
SFRS Search and Rescue dog Diesel has been awarded ‘Animal of the Year’ at a ceremony recently held in London. Diesel, a 10-year-old springer spaniel was bestowed the accolade at the International Fund for Animal Welfare awards. Hosted by TV…
RuggON – Next-generation SOL PA501
RuggON Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacture of rugged computers, is proud to introduce its latest Android rugged tablet, the SOL PA501 which they believe is ideally suited to the harsh environments firefighters and first responders are expected…
Scania – The UK’s first Scania L-series fire appliance goes to Humberside
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has become the first UK fire and rescue authority to introduce a new generation Scania L-series fire appliance into service. Equipped with Scania’s all-new low entry cab, the vehicle carries an aerial ladder platform (ALP),…
Onspot Automatic Tire Chains – Shorten your response time
A critical measure of the effectiveness of first responders – firefighters, paramedics and police – is response time. Response time is the time required to arrive on scene from the moment an emergency call is received. An important factor to…
Cancer – The current epidemic in the fire service
More firefighters have been diagnosed with cancer in the last two years, then in the previous 10 years combined, sadly, one in three firefighters will die of cancer. With a minimum of nine Group 1 carcinogens in all fire, the…
Haztec International – Supplying an extensive range of emergency vehicle warning equipment
British manufacturer, Haztec International, returns to the Emergency Services Show with many new products from its extensive range of emergency vehicle warning equipment. Haztec offers seven separate lightbar ranges, all designed and built in the UK, including the latest R65…
Safe Drive Stay Alive: Working together to protect young drivers
Does your organisation run a safe drive campaign? If so, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) want to hear from you. Many fire services across the country run Safe Drive Stay Alive or similar campaigns and this ‘emotional’ and…
TECDRON – Technical assistance and firefighting robots to increase firefighters’ safety
TECDRON, a Design & Engineering office based in France, has announced the launch of a new robot named ‘Sentinel’, designed to assist firefighters and emergency responders with dangerous, difficult and physically demanding tasks during operations. The remotely operated platform is…
UKFSC 2019 – a very good year
This year’s United Kingdom Firefighters Sailing Challenge (UKFSC) took place on 13–16 May with the largest entry of emergency services crews in its 16-year history. As the name suggests, UKFSC is a firefighter sporting event, and a great number of…
DuPont – Inaugurates new Thermo-Man® burn test unit
DuPont recently inaugurated the new Thermo-Man® burn test unit at its European Technical Center (ETC) in Meyrin, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The event included an explorative journey through the DuPont European Technical Center, where DuPont engineers and technicians…
Master stream strategies for industrial facilities
Municipal fire departments that have large industrial facilities within their protection area are faced with both significant challenges and tremendous resources. The challenges may include large quantities of flammable liquids and explosive materials, hazardous chemicals, located in hard to access…
The Emergency Services Show 2019 – A Showcase of Technology and Collaboration
Visitors to this year’s Emergency Services Show can source the very latest kit and discover emerging technologies, whilst networking with partner agencies with whom they could collaborate at future fire and rescue operations. Taking place in Hall 5 at the…
PELI ATEX Lights – Guiding you safely through the danger zone
Since 1976, PELI has illuminated the world’s darkest and most dangerous places with specialized, professional lighting tools for different kinds of markets. Throughout the years, PELI has grown to be the trusted expert in ATEX lighting products, fully complying with…
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