The need for fire-fighting and rescue organisations to optimise their costs is not a new…
Issue 49 – March 2016

International fire fighting, becoming the ‘norm’?
Dry winter conditions created a Canadian fire season which was dominated by an unusually large…

Solar power: Enabling new capabilities for emergency services
September 12, 2015: Lake County, California. A fire starts and expands rapidly just north of…

The case for training all responders in preservation of evidence
It is a rare firefighter who, in the excitement of a fire event, thinks of…

Ergonomic personal protective equipment design saves lives
From turnout gear, helmet, gloves and boots, to self-contained breathing apparatus, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…

New Zealand USAR advances their technology capability
The USAR capability in New Zealand falls on the shoulders of the New Zealand Fire…

Fire and Rescue NSW – Planning for the Future
The delivery of Fire, Rescue and Hazmat services in today’s complex operating environment presents significant…

Extrication – the importance of correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
So as the ‘shout’ comes in and you get dressed in the appliance bay ready…

Where the rubber meets the road: the importance of tyre husbandry
A tyre failure is an inconvenience for a commuter looking to get to work on…

The value of proportionate advice in chemical incident response
Supporting global supply chains Fire services play a dual role in the global chemical supply…

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) training for first responders: Part 1
Marine Firefighting Inc. has been training Mariners and Firefighters about Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) safety…

Firefighter PPE procurement – the essentials
As high performance technical garments, firefighter protective clothing is required to deliver levels of protection…

How the UK fire service is revolutionising situational awareness
The latest advances in thermal imaging and gas detection now enable firefighters to interpret a…

BAE Systems, Warton, UK – High-tech trainer keeps fire crews ready for action
For specialist firefighters at BAE Systems’ busy runway, the ability to hone their skills using…

VIKING Guardian – DuPont™ Nomex® partner develops suit innovation to protect firefighters
DuPont™ Nomex® Partner VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has developed a ground-breaking suit concept incorporating DuPont™ Nomex®,…

HAIX Group – Proudly worn by firefighters in Germany and across the globe
Xaver Haimerl founded the HAIX company in 1948, establishing the first shoe factory in Mainburg,…

Scott Safety – A game changer in decontamination is achieving a fire industry first
A new portable airborne and surface decontamination solution from Scott Safety is achieving a fire industry…