Issue 68 – December 2020
Critical fire protection and life safety considerations for safe usage of tents
As states continue looking for ways to safely reopen the economy, many jurisdictions are allowing…
Just Brew-ti-ful: firefighting entrepreneurs serve up 20,000 cups of coffee to Covid-19 key workers
Two firefighter entrepreneurs handed out over 20,000 cups of coffee to frontline key workers during…
Bristol Uniforms introduces EOS – Protection, Flexibility, Strength
Bristol Uniforms, a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing for the emergency services, has…
ADALIT® – Smart lighting solutions
ADALIT® products are designed and manufactured by Adaro Tecnología S.A.. The company descends from the…
Emergency One (UK) – The impossible, made possible…
On 9 October 2020 the Emergency One Group launched the E1 EV0: the world’s first…
The Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters (SARAID) response to the Beirut Explosion
Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters (SARAID www.saraid.org) is a UK Non-Governmental Organisation and charity…
Get behind a PGI mask that’s fit to protect
Now more than ever, PPE manufacturers are challenged to design products with enhanced particulate protection.…
Eagle Technical Products – The Vulcan Fire Suit – For the most demanding environment
Wearing PPE in extreme climates can present some of the biggest challenges for firefighters. For…
Jacinto – Produces first 100% electric vehicle unmanned
The world is constantly changing, and according to the latest reports on climate change the…
Increasing safety at the Port of Miami
Dante B Fascell Port of Miami, or “PortMiami” for short, is the titan of Biscayne…
Raising the bar for Fire Service sUAS (drone) pilots
Your agency recently purchased a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), commonly referred to as a…
Preparing communities for evacuation – Saving time and exposure to risks
Running a business and living in rural Australia, having just made it safely through our…
GBA: Unified Industrial Fire Service without management, autonomy in the port of Amsterdam
The sea-port area of Amsterdam ranks fourth in terms of economic significance in North-Western Europe.…
Five ways to protect firefighters from harmful particulates
Firefighters know that there are many more risks to their health than fire and heat…
Airplane fires
From a Captain’s perspective, there are challenges flying an aircraft and managing a fire but…
Fire and Emergency Responder training during pandemic times and beyond
As a result of the pandemic, we have seen a ripple effect on the global…
Optimising workshops
This article discusses best practice in equipment maintenance workshops within fire stations. It addresses fundamental…
FireTreks – the final chapter
FireTreks has not only provided 10 months of pure adventure but a new outlook on…
Directives for firefighter wellness: Making the best job a healthier one
The hefty goal of this article is to eliminate chronic disease from the fire service…
Take that transformation leap