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Tackling the post-fire clean up and the hazards of hazardous waste
While the immediate impact of any fire will be devastating, it is the way an…
The hazards of Oxygen, oxidising agents and organic peroxides
For the firefighter, and emergency services understanding Oxygen, its properties and those of its compounds…
OroraTech transforms wildfire detection and monitoring from space
This summer, a record-breaking heatwave in the Arctic Circle has caused wildfires that will leave…
Vehicle rescue provision – a new approach to rescue
They say that having a near-death experience can change a person’s perspective and that’s what…
The evolution of PPE for the world’s female firefighters
Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks back on the history of female…
Use of foam for firefighting in tank farms of the oil and petrochemical industry – Part 2
Part One of this article described the typical incident scenarios at tank farm fires and…
The causes of fire fatalities and serious fire injuries in Scotland
Fire fatalities in Great Britain have gradually been decreasing over the last three decades but…
Operational concerns involving Electric and Hybrid Vehicles at vehicle related incidents – Part 2
The true concern with these vehicles is not extrication but fire. We already have vehicles…
Emergency services and accountability
First responders are highly trained individuals who are taught to be observant on the scene…
Crisis planning: Establishing a reserve corps
For months, the world has grappled with a crisis of staggering proportions, the havoc imposed…
Battery powered rescue tools
“This is much heavier than our previous equipment”, “And what do I do if I…
Public Safety Drones: A Global Perspective
The use of aerial drones in firefighting and public safety are growing much faster than…
Public alerting system for tower block residents
The tragic events at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017, when 72 people lost their…
Fire services: Device health is critical for firefighting
The use of technological innovation has always been a big part of a firefighter’s arsenal…
Compressed and Liquified Gases
When Fire and Rescue are called to restore order at an industrial site, such as…
Advances in communications and emergency warning technology bolster safety for firefighters and the public
The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters recently reported that in 2019, 396…
Firefighting foam action in Wisconsin
Water contamination issues from PFAS are creating pressure on the fire service to make changes…
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to do with firefighting foams and firefighters?
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to…
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