First responders and related personnel need access to the latest training, the best equipment and…
Issue 65 – March 2020
Space weather: The modern natural hazard
Since the dawn of the ‘Space Age’ in the late 1950s, we have become increasingly…
Learning from assembly occupancy tragedies
On December 4, 2009, partygoers packed the Lame Horse, a nightclub in the Russian city…
Packexe Smash – A decade of success
Following a successful decade since the introduction of Packexe SMASH, Packexe are returning to FDIC…
Bristol In Stock – New stock PPE styles for structural firefighting
Bristol Uniforms is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of protective clothing…
MetalCraft Marine – Deliver their 18th NFPA Type III Fireboat in 14 years
In 2015 the Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) ordered their first FireStorm 50’, along with…
Fire Lion Global – Foam pumps – the new challenge
Globally the fire fighting products, tactics and the actual hazards themselves continue to evolve. New…
Australia’s on fire – what now?
The crisis of the Australian bush fires has attracted international coverage. Fire services and departments…
ALPAS from Ziegler – The latest generation
ALPAS was patented and introduced to the firefighting industry in 1998. This was a revolution…
Workplace safety, performance and back health
In the emergency services, safety and performance must be top-level. Many factors play a role…
Who does the fire and rescue service call when they need help?
Your Service has come under the spotlight because of a major incident. The government is…
M1 SCBA from MSA Safety – Protecting firefighters from hazardous substances
In an already hazardous job, firefighters are continuously facing new challenges. Although the overall trend…
Focus on Bahrain Civil Defence
Des Tidbury QFSM, Advisor to Civil Defence, Bahrain Ministry of the Interior. illed with excitement…
Thermal imaging – understanding high and low sensitivity
This short article is an attempt to clarify a few misconceptions in regard to fire-service…
Any test probe can tell the difference
In Austria and Switzerland, mask manufacturers have announced changes in the cleaning process. Allow us…
Drones speed beyond-visual-line-of-sight to deliver lifesaving treatment
The County of Renfrew in Ontario, Canada partnered with Cradlepoint, InDro Robotics and Ericsson for…
All systems ‘go’ for 2020 – the year of INTERSCHUTZ Hannover
The countdown is on, and the excitement is mounting. With roughly four months left until…
Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US, new study reveals
Fires involving oxygen in the home are a serious public health issue in many countries…
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…
Australian conditions demand adaptation
As I write this, the state of Victoria in Australia, is again facing significant weather…