‘The striking aspect of the Nation’s fire problem is the indifference with which Americans confront the subject. Destructive…
Issue 71 – September 2021

Hose Master – Revolutionizing the maintenance of fire hoses
Hose Master is the world’s most modern automatic hose-care equipment for fire hoses. It washes,…

Gannon Emergency Solutions – How good is my Fire Service?
Fire Services are constantly being asked by authorities to find ways to reduce the cost…

ESKA – Glove professionals from Austria
For 109 years the Austrian family business ESKA has specialised in the development and manufacturing…

Vorbeck – HD4 HazMat harness
Vorbeck’s body-worn communications system was designed with the help of HazMat teams who trialled the…

Streamlight – Turn to a higher power
Leading provider of high-performance lighting devices Streamlight Inc. explains the importance of professional lighting devices…

Stamping out wildfires
With wildfires spreading across the western United States at increasing intensity and speed, ALERTWildfire wanted…

Turning pain into prevention
Every year, thousands of wildfires rage across the United States, with a significant number ravaging…

Major rail incidents – how prepared are you really?
It is true that rail travel globally is officially the second safest mode of transport…

Belfast City Airport chooses Dräger’s new PSS AirBoss SCBA to safeguard passengers and staff
The Emergency Fire and Rescue team at George Best Belfast City Airport has become the…

Haztec International – Lighting and audible warning systems for the emergency and rescue services
British manufacturer Haztec International, is a trusted supplier of lighting and audible warning systems to…

Firefighting PPE in the mining industry
Paul Gibson, International Sales Manager for MSA Bristol, a global leader of cutting-edge firefighter protection,…

Making the initial RNe response safer… and faster
All of us take things for granted. The light turns on when you click the…

Unravelling the International Emergency Services donations pipeline
Donations of Emergency Services gear, vehicles and rescue equipment are a welcome sight to under-resourced…

Firefighter safety, 30 years in the making
Safety. Comfort. Unless both are built into their protective clothing, no firefighter will be able…

Portable hydraulic rescue tools 60 years on
Firefighters, police forces and urban search and rescue teams need the best tools for their…

INTERSCHUTZ USA – The 2021 edition of the show, taking place in Philadelphia, 13–16 October
INTERSCHUTZ USA is committed to becoming the most comprehensive show in the United States by…

Thermal imaging: breaking down the scan – Part 2
In Part 1 of our article, we discussed the importance of proper interpretation of the…

The blood of firefighters, the first line of defence
Firefighters have been unaware of the toxicity of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals: although the…
Flawed global wildfire strategy: kicking the can down the road
This year will not soon be forgotten for its devastating escalation of the global wildfire…