Delegates from around the globe helped to ensure that international standards for PPE took a…
Issue 44 – December 2014
New State of the art Fire Behaviour training centre
The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) Academy’s Fire Behaviour School is based…
The Stealth Killer of First Responders: Part 2
In the previous issue we discussed the definition for situational awareness and shared some examples…
Firefighting Foam – Making Water Wetter
As a largely misunderstood firefighting tactic, the use of foam has at times been confusing…
The push for clean PPE and Healthy Fire Fighters
In the past decades, firefighters have been glorified for their tough and dirty exteriors that…
Russian Helicopters Airborne Fire Brigade
As skyscrapers increasingly dominate city skylines across the world, firefighters are being equipped with helicopters…
Video Fire Detection – A New Affordable Solution
UK Fire losses have substantially increased over recent years and are now regularly exceeding £1 Billion…
Thermal Imaging Cameras – the Future of Firefighting?
The price and way we use thermal imaging technology is changing significantly. What does that…
Airport firefighting – protection and training for unique hazards
They happen rarely, but when they do, air accidents at or near airports present rescuers…
There’s No LNG In My District … Think Again!
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has been in use for many years. In the past it…
Are You Ready for the Next Disaster?
This article aims to answer one simple question and that is,“How do I prepare my…
Leadership and Lifelong Learning for Officer Development
The competent fire officer must be guided in their decision-making by a combination of knowledge,…
New Car Technology: Part 1
“The cars we are cutting up in the junk yards aren’t the cars that are crashing on…
Crucial role for FloodSax on the emergency frontline
The sandless sandbags are so easy to store on the appliance yet can be used…
Drugs and alcohol and what is it to the Fire Service?
How often have you been involved in a nasty incident when you suspect it was…
Trends in High Volume Pumping
Trends in the fire industry are slow but persistent. When I started in this industry…
Rotterdam-Rijnmond Fire Brigade chooses TEXPORT
At the end of 2013, the product quality that TEXPORT® delivers won over yet another…
Continued Global Growth For PBI
PBI Performance Products is enjoying continued growth across Europe as more fire and rescue services…
The Millennials are Coming
From fighting fires to onboarding Millennials, times are changing. Embrace the changes. Over the past…