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Aerial platforms for industrial firefighting
Industrial firefighting sets special demands for equipment. The presence of hazardous materials and the intensity…
Snow and El Niño: decoding the US 2024 fire season with early weather insights from TracPlus
TracPlus stands as the global leader in aerial firefighting intelligence, providing real-time tracking and operational…
Integrating ownership with Chief Officer strategies: enhancing fireground leadership
In the intense and unpredictable environment of fireground operations, effective leadership is crucial for ensuring…
PVSTOP: revolutionizing solar panel fire safety
Solar power has emerged as a critical renewable energy source, but commercial-scale solar arrays face…
When every second counts – fire escape hoods in high-rise residential blocks
According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), in the United States, the average yearly…
The coolest turnout gear yet: a new era in firefighter comfort and safety has arrived
Exploring the science of sweat and keeping heroes unhindered. In the realm of firefighting, every…
A European approach to responder technology innovation
Simple fact: innovation is driven by people having ideas. The idea is never enough though…
Pioneering firefighting excellence: revolutionary solutions from Rosenbauer
In the world of firefighting, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. As fire services…
A second helmet for non-structural operations: an enduring idea for changing times
A previously published article in this journal1 argued the importance of considering adoption of lighter-weight,…
Australia is primed for effective drone use across various sectors, but why are emergency services taking their time?
Australia’s vast expanse, well-developed infrastructure and robust regulations set the stage for a national industry…
Monitoring danger from all angles
The modern-day Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), much like the world around it, has evolved…
Bridging the gap: fostering innovation in natural hazard response
The Natural Hazards Technology Program (NHTP) is a new $1.89 million initiative from the NSW…
Navigating the Inferno: Australia’s Urgent Quest for Real time AI Video Analytics in Wildfire Response
Australia, renowned for its recurrent bushfires, is grappling with an alarming surge in large-scale fires.…
National Fire Service Team for Disaster Response – the domestic disaster response coordination mechanism in Japan
Japan is an Island country in Asia and located in the Circum-Pacific seismic belt. Since…
Properties of high-viscosity foam agents and their influence on proportioning systems
The success in firefighting depends on various factors. Most important is the right choice of…
Facade design remains a concern as sector adapts to new regulator
The arrival of the Building Safety Regulator signals a new era of more robust regulation…
Government fire and rescue incident statistics
In light of the latest government fire and rescue incident statistics1 for the year ending…
Choosing your nozzle: considerations for getting the right equipment
One of the most pivotal pieces of equipment in a firefighter’s arsenal is the nozzle.…
After the Fires: supporting wellbeing of emergency services personnel in the aftermath of major disasters
Australia’s 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires, which occurred among one of the most widespread, persistent and…