In May, Bloomberg News reported that the number of mass shootings in the United States…
Issue 67 – September 2020
Super Vac – Battery saw conversion kits addedto its versatile lineup of battery fans
Super Vac continues to pave the way in the fire industry with its arsenal of…
Streamlight® Inc. – The broadest range of professional torches and lighting tools
Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting devices, offers a range of high-quality products…
Angus Fire – Respondol ATF – F3 products may not be drop-in replacements, but some do actually, “perform effectively”
Some F3 products, “can be made to perform effectively as an AFFF alternative with proper…
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…
Firefighter fatalities: Some positive signs from NFPA
NFPA recently released its annual “U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” report, which showed…
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…
New CBRN patrol boat for the Port of Los Angeles
The LA Port Police Boat is one of a new breed of CBRN detection patrol…
Vehicle Extrication – The Next Generation
Vehicle Extrication – The Next Generation is a new book from Rescue Consultant Ian Dunbar…
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…
US Navy’s Bonhomme Richard Fire: Could autonomous robotic nozzles have averted catastrophe?
On July 12, a fire broke out in a lower vehicle storage area of the…
Public Safety Drones: A Global Perspective
The use of aerial drones in firefighting and public safety are growing much faster than…
Interschutz USA
INTERSCHUTZ USA is committed to becoming the most comprehensive show in the United States by…
It’s all about Trust
Over the course of my almost 30 year career in the fire and emergency services,…