The Firefighters Podcast #293 – Why a lack of sleep is killing our First Responders with Dan Evison
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in 21st-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed…
OroraTech announces agreement to safeguard millions of acres of protected Subnational Areas through GREEN+ Programme
MIAMI / MUNICH. April 23rd, 2023 – OroraTech, a market leader in orbital wildfire detection and management solutions, is proud to partner with GREEN+ Programme. This exclusive agreement, the first of its kind, will provide forest fire management to safeguard…
The Firefighters Podcast #290 – Science-backed data-driven firefighting with Chief Fire Officer Dan Stephens
Dan Stephens Is a highly experienced and operationally competent Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector to Welsh Government Prior to this he was Chief Officer/Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Metropolitan…
LION New Fire Training Technology
Ninety-three per cent of fire training facilities are not getting the best out of their training. LION introduces its latest innovative approach. This concept is the ultimate training solution proposal to balance fire-training requirements, health protection and environmental footprint adequately.…
UL/FM approved resilient seated gate valves up to DN600
For many years, AVK International has offered a wide range of gate valves covering both VdS and UL/FM approved variants up to DN400. Since 2021, AVK has also offered UL/FM approved resilient seated gate valves in DN450-600. They feature a…
The Firefighters Podcast #286 – THE SHIFT WORKERS BLUEPRINT – How to become a happy, healthy & strong first responder with Grace Cowan
Your job takes priority most of the time, which often puts you bottom of the list. Well, that’s in the past. It’s time to start serving number one – YOU. Because, ultimately you need to be at your best all…
Global interest in Aberdeen wildfire event
LEADING lights from the world of wildfire have been announced as speakers at this year’s UK Wildfire Conference to be held in Aberdeen. Keynote addresses will be given by Marc Castellnou, Commander in the Catalan Fire Service; Prof Tiago Oliveira,…
UL/FM approved resilient seated gate valves up to DN600
For many years, AVK International has offered a wide range of gate valves covering both…
Envisioning a future-proof electrical system for fire apparatus: a comprehensive bumper-to-bumper strategy
Traditionally, the electrical system of a fire apparatus has been viewed as a series of…
A watermist solution: technical quarantine areas for EV safety
The management of electric vehicles (EV) and their batteries is currently a complex and controversial…
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