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Understanding class ‘B’ obstacle fire hazard situations
Fires occurring within industrial and commercial applications are commonly controlled and extinguished with portable fire…
Remote-controlled fire monitors for fixed firefighting systems
The requirement for automated firefighting is continuously increasing. Remote-controlled monitors, especially in combination with automated…
Airbag deployment during extrication
I have made a point of asking the question: ‘What is the most likely thing…
The heart of your water pump: Impeller 101
A pump is the workhouse of an apparatus. Within this complex mechanism are many critical…
Versatility in ventilation
When it comes to fire ventilation, there’s no one-size-fits-all tactic — simply because there’s no…
Improvement of preventive fire protection at a tank farm
Tank farms are used for the storage of highly flammable and explosive substances; Consequently, preventive fire protection is of major importance. When rehabilitation of such a tank farm is planned, contractors often recommend extensive – and thus costly – measures. A fire-protection solution developed by TÜV SÜD demonstrates that an equivalent level of safety can also be reached with a far more cost-effective solution. A central role in damage limitation is played by early fire detection using thermographic cameras.
Victorian fire agencies take collaborative work to the skies
One of Australia’s smallest states, Victoria is also one of the country’s – and the…
Buying high value equipment – The ins and outs of the procurement process – Part 2
So, you have been approved to spend some money. A lot of money for that…
Putting an end to bullying and harassment in the fire service
Bullying and harassment. These two words have become quite the buzzwords in recent years. Back…
Hydraulic rescue – Reaching new depths
With our latest innovation, first responders now have the ability to literally plunge new depths…
Should we rethink the protection of petrochemical tanks in light of the ITC Deer Park Fire?
After the ITC Deer Park Incident, the industry urgently needs to discover what went wrong…
Air traffic control tower evacuation equipment
Anthonius Gunawan Agung died from his injuries after jumping from his ATC Tower. This 21-year-old…
The importance of being prepared for the recovery of disabled aircraft
Aviation remains one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The number of passengers…
Going door to door for fire safety
You seldom hear about the fire that was prevented, but these unheralded moments are our…
Mutual Aid initiative in the Amsterdam harbour to start in 2020
Recently, in the seaport of Amsterdam, the foundations have been laid for a new firefighting organization with a special character. The Amsterdam-Amstelland fire service, the Port of Amsterdam harbour authorities and 16 industrial companies based in the port area have joined forces in a collective fire service tailored to the risk profile of the industry and the port activities.
Cloud technology bringing fire service into the twenty-first century
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were more than 1.1 million career…
Hard hitting nozzle types – Fact from fiction
Task Force Tips has engineered a test method to accurately measure the impact of a…
Capability is key
Australia’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world’s largest volunteer firefighting organisations with…
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