After a longer-than-planned break, Hainsworth Protective Fabrics are excited to be returning to Interschutz in 2022. Interschutz provides a forum for firefighters worldwide to come together, share their experiences and explore the solutions that are needed to help keep themselves…
Haztec – Innovative range of emergency vehicle warning equipment
After the seven-year gap since the last Interschutz in Hannover, British manufacturer Haztec International returns with many innovative additions to its range of emergency vehicle warning equipment. For over 20 years, the manufacturer has been a major supplier to the…
Nordic Rescue Group – Valuing good customer relations and high-quality products
A wind of change is blowing through Nordic Rescue Group, a corporation specializing in rescue vehicles. Established in 2020, NRG recently appointed Esa Peltola as its new CEO. Earlier this year the company became Europe’s biggest in its field operating…
PBI LP – Increases protection and reduces weight
PBI Performance Products is renowned for creating new standards of performance and protection that are recognised worldwide. An unwavering commitment to research and innovation has kept the company at the forefront of firefighter protection for almost 40 years. PBI’s LP…
Reducing PFAS levels in firefighters by blood and plasma donation
Historically firefighters have been occupationally exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances such as PFOS, PFHxS and PFOA in AFFF firefighting foams. Many have subsequently been found to have high blood levels of these PFAS molecules. A recent landmark study1 has shown that…
Hose Master – One important tool in creating a Clean Fire Station
Technical solutions are available to support the ‘Clean Fire Station’ operating principle. The Hose Master unit for washing hoses provides even safer and more efficient hose maintenance. The washing, drying and pressurising of fire hoses has traditionally been slow and…
BIOEX – Pioneers in fluorine-free foams
Fluorine-Free Foam (FFF) technology is not new to BIOEX. For more than 20 years, BIOEX has been committed to offering a safe alternative to PFAS-containing foams for firefighters. In 2002, BIOEX launched ECOPOL: the first Class A/B efficient fluorine-free foam…
S-GARD firefighter protective clothing – United for safety
S-GARD is the leading supplier of modern, high-quality protective clothing for firefighters in the German-speaking countries. We develop robust and durable firefighting clothing so that firefighters are optimally protected and can deliver the best possible performance during their operations. Our…
How the south of France is tackling forest fires
Marta Azevedo Silva, the Communication and Press Manager at European Emergency Number Association (EENA), recently caught up with Colonel Pierre Bépoix, Deputy Chief of Department, Bouches-du-Rhône Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS 13), France to investigate how Bouches-du-Rhône tackles forest fire…
Emergency One UK – Returning to Interschutz with a splash
The UK’s largest manufacturer of fire and rescue vehicles will be attending what is considered the industry’s most important trade show, Interschutz in Hannover on 20–25 June. Managing Director of Emergency One Mike Madsen confirmed: ‘It is essential that we…
Trident Emergency Products – Innovation for a changing world
For over two decades Trident Emergency Products has created innovative, high-quality products for the fire service industry. Part of our culture is fast delivery and professional support services for our ever-changing world fire industry. Trident has an extensive product range…
Floodfighters Masterclass 2022 – The all-hazards approach to major floods and incident intelligence
Professional Rescue, supported by International Life Saving (ILS) and International Fire Chiefs Association (IAFC), is organising another unique ‘Floodfighters Masterclass 2022’ this Summer in the USA at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana from 17 to 23 July 2022. The facilitators…
Well prepared for the heat of the moment
In the harbour of Rotterdam you will find the unique and realistic training centre of RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy. Public and industrial firefighters from all over the world come to this centre to train as they fight. History and organisation…
Antarctic Fire Angels: let’s get training!
Even though we’ve been preparing for the Antarctic the last few years, unfortunately we’ve had many plans scuppered by Covid, which included moving back the expedition to the next year. However, with that said it’s been very much ‘GO GO…
INTERSCHUTZ – Showcasing solutions facing the challenges of our times
From 20 to 25 June 2022, the topics at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover, Germany, will revolve around those of firefighting, rescue, civil protection and safety/security. The economic, ecological and political challenges of our times make this flagship fair an important driver…
New Fire Rescue boats for east and west coasts of Florida
MetalCraft Marine recently delivered two high-profile Fire Rescue boats to the east and west coasts of Florida, weeks apart. The exclusive communities of Ocean Reef in Largo Key and Boca Grande on Boca Grande Island both selected MetalCraft Fire Interceptors…
Fire Lion Global – Foam pump solutions, large and small, 100% made in the USA
Fire Lion Global is the premier industry leader in supplying UL Listed and FM Approved positive displacement pumps for the foam concentrate and watermist fire-protection markets. Flammable liquids and special hazards are a global concern in today’s working environments. Fire…
TEXPORT and Interschutz – A close connection
Why are Texport attending Interschutz 2022? After a whole seven-year hiatus, the leading global trade show, INTERSCHUTZ will be held in Hannover again starting on 20 of June. Normally the event is held at intervals of five years, but, due…
A world first for Land’s End Airport
Land’s End Airport Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) in Cornwall have taken delivery of the first Toyota Hilux 6×6 aviation, rescue and firefighting vehicle. Based on a purpose-built Prospeed 6×6 chassis with a Terberg DTS Fire & Rescue ‘TACR 4’…
ADALIT – Innovative lighting solutions
ADALIT is a well-known and established international brand, designed and manufactured by Adaro Tecnología S.A. at its headquarters in Spain. The company produces and delivers fit-for-purpose intrinsically safe smart lighting solutions targeted at an extremely demanding work environment. To remain…