Around 80,000 trade-fair visitors attended INTERSCHUTZ 2022 and admired the imposing TEXPORT® stand. There was also a lot to admire there, as the Salzburg technology leader presented three absolute innovations: the FIRE X-FLASH, the FIRE RECON WILDLAND range and the…
Cradlepoint R1900 ruggedised router – Helping firefighters to safely and efficiently protect lives and property
Firefighters have one of the most stressful and high-pressure jobs going. Delays in deployment, information sharing or managing resources can cost lives. As such, every second counts and reliable communication to and from the situation will save lives. This is…
Otego launches Fireguard – Delivering next generation protection against fire for priceless works of art
Otego, the world leader in coated and laminated technical textiles, has announced the launch of Fireguard, a next-generation protective cover designed to shield works of art, valuables and antiquities against the effects of intense heat, soot, smoke and water. Intended…
Resolve Marine – Responding to maritime emergencies worldwide
Resolve Marine is an international Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) provider and responds to maritime emergencies worldwide. To ensure response readiness in the United States, the company has built one of the largest inventories of response and salvage equipment:…
Intersec 2023 – Global fire industry to gather at Intersec
The five key elements of Intersec are Fire and Rescue, Commercial and Perimeter Security, Homeland Security, Safety and Health, and Cyber Security Fire industry professionals from around the world are expected in Dubai in January to explore the strategies and…
Safeguarding first responders from PPE contamination
We are all aware of the ongoing medical and academic research into the correlation of increased instances of cancer in firefighters being connected to the contamination of firefighting PPE, especially now that the World Health Organisation has declared firefighting to…
Life-saving inventor commends firefighting heroes
Roger Carr, managing director of the British patent-holding manufacturer Britannia Fire Ltd – and the inventor of the world-leading P50 fire extinguisher – donated a £10,000 cheque, on behalf of The Fire Fighters Charity, to Emyr Gough, group manager of…
INTREPID – Revolutionising rescue operations
After a disaster strikes, the first few hours are crucial to locate and save victims. But these hours are also the most dangerous for first responders*: not all threats and risks are yet identified. Decisions are made in a rush…
The use of a digital fire simulator is a cost-effective and realistic fire-training solution
The use of digital training systems is a new way to train firefighters. It is a safe, clean, and cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-based training. The digital system is a computer-controlled system that uses flame-generation patterns based on training data…
Seiz Technical Gloves GmbH – Time to perform
SEIZ has been producing high-quality protective gloves since 1961. The idea to produce gloves with innovative design and new fits was born in an old farmhouse. To this day, SEIZ has always adapted to growing needs. For example, the company…
Hose Master Mobile from Esteri – The easy-to-move, fully automatic fire hose washing and maintenance unit
Since Interschutz 2022 in Hannover, Germany, Finnish Esteri Group’s fully automatic fire hose washing and maintenance unit Hose Master has gathered great attention and interest from the visitors. With dimensions of 2.5 m x 1.2 m x 2.0 m, it…
Wildfires – a time for change
Increasingly frequent hot summers in the United Kingdom and fewer fire and rescue service resources are beginning to have an impact we couldn’t imagine a couple of decades ago. For those of us who work in the world of regulatory…
ESKA – Glove professionals from Austria
For 110 years the Austrian family business ESKA has specialised in the development and manufacturing of gloves. Creating uncompromising protection against heat and cuts, absolute hygiene and careful workmanship by master craftsmen have led to the fact that fire-fighters from…
Kore Kooler Rehab Chair – Combat heat stress with active cooling
What is heat stress? Heat stress occurs when the body’s internal core temperature rises above its normal level. As core temperature rises, so does the risk of heat stress. Core temperature greater than 39°C is dangerous and can lead to…
Fire Fighter: saving a celebrity in firefighting history
Fire Fighter, the world’s most award-decorated fireboat, sailed into Boston Harbor this June in celebration of NFPA’s 125th Anniversary. This trip was a new kind of ‘rescue mission’ for the fireboat, and the 13-hour, 140 nautical mile trip to Boston…
Partners join forces in network for industrial firefighting in Antwerp port area
The port of Antwerp-Bruges is an economic player on a global scale. Maritime, industrial, logistics and utility activities make a major contribution to the Belgian economy at both local and national level. Companies that orientate themselves on a global scale…
Kıvanç Group – Always ensuring the maximum quality for the final product
Kıvanç Group, established in 1980, entered the protective clothing sector as a pioneer in Turkey. Today being an integrated player in the protective clothing sector (producing FR yarns, fabrics, protective clothing and owning a laboratory) enables Kıvanç Group to not…
Angus Rebel – A revolution in first responder safety
Firefighter’s personal protective equipment (PPE) comes in various forms: turnout gear including flash hood, helmet, gloves, boots. Yet we all know that should be the very last line of defence. For firefighters in front-line rescue scenarios, scene size-up and risk…
LANACO – NASA technology for firefighters
The 2019 wildfires in Australia, followed almost immediately by Covid-19 in 2020 led to soaring demand for disposable PPE respirators across Australasia, and then the world. By early 2020 there were none available anywhere as stocks became depleted and importers…
LION Smoxidiser® Smoke Treatment System – ‘Clean emissions, training after training’
At LION, we believe training should be as practical as possible while providing a real learning experience. However, fire training has an impact on our environment and surroundings. Training with wood‐fueled fire is critical in understanding fire behavior. Because burning…