Near miss, close call and near escape are a few of the terms used to…
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Buying an aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) vehicle
On 19 November 1987, I commenced my career in the field of Aviation Rescue and…
The connecting link between company and emergency services
The Netherlands accommodates about 400 companies that fall under Seveso regulations according to their risk…
The strains of ineffective leadership
As anyone who has ever donned a set of turnout gear and saddled-up on a…
Donations: An essential guide – Part 2
Following on from the first part of this article in the previous issue, in addition…
Protecting the protectors: ensuring firefighter safety with live video
A new law, the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill, is currently passing in the…
A crude oil tanker exploded – Why is that unusual?
On August 15, 2018 an explosion rocked the VLCC Desh Vaibhav. The vessel had just…
It’s time to change the way the public thinks about fire safety
As a result of open floor plans and synthetic furnishings and building materials, house fires…
Fire protection of containers at sea
As new ships out of the dockyard boast ever greater capacities, container ship fleet sizes…
Extrication Planning – Part 1
Vehicle extrication is an extremely complex discipline which requires a high level of skill, knowledge…
The decline of the suburban American paid-on-call fire service
For generations, the American paid-on-call firefighter has faithfully stood as a civic sentinel, tirelessly safeguarding…
Bristol Uniforms past and present
Today, Bristol Uniforms is a global leader in the design and manufacture of PPE for…
Ladder lockdown is making the worlds most dangerous tool safer
My name is Troy Kumprey and I am the founder of Ladder Lockdown. I’d like…
LTE to 5G: Future-proofed critical communications for public safety
Public Safety organisations have always relied on high-quality critical communication voice services, built on specialised…
When the loss isn’t gone
As is typical, much of what we learn regarding mental health in our field finds…
The firefighter cancer epidemic: Protect yourself and your crew
Over the past few years, it has been increasingly clear that the fire service is…
Surviving the fire service – what we know
The fire service has evolved into an “all-hazards” provider of service to protect the public…
Donations: An essential guide – Part 1
It’s a sad fact that less privileged Firefighters often reach out to developed nations asking…
Common misconceptions of thermal imaging use – Myths versus Facts
The fire service has been using thermal imaging cameras successfully since the 1990’s. Many lives…
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The need for more multi-agency training
Seldom if ever, is vehicle extrication carried out by a single agency. In every single…