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The dangers of fire at petrochemical and gas plants: why safety is always a prime consideration

Among all possible industrial emergencies, petrochemical and gas plants are incredibly hazardous due to the…

Introducing the current status of fire training equipment: sparking transformation

Firefighters will always tell you the importance of having proper fire training equipment and how…

The automatic forest fire detection system ADELIE (Alert Detection Localisation of Forest Fires) has proven itself in practice.
Fire detected; fire banned

Heat waves caused by climate change are currently increasing across Europe and the associated risk…

Members of the Crisis Response Team who deployed to Ukraine in 2022.
Operation Orphan: firefighters on the front lines

You’re halfway into a full night’s sleep when the sirens start up again. An incoming…

Waiting for fellow volunteers to return from a rescue. Image courtesy of GESA Advisory Council member, Eulando Piñero (Puerto Rico)
One boat against a hurricane: a Puerto Rico volunteer firefighter response

In September, Hurricane Fiona devastated portions of the Caribbean. Puerto Rico lay in its path,…

Smoldering wood smoke and ash present serious health risks. Image courtesy of Budgme (pixabay.com)
Soot, char and ash: more toxic than you think

When you think of charred wood, ash or soot, you might think that they are…

Roger Carr at Britannia Fire.
Life-saving inventor commends firefighting heroes

Roger Carr, managing director of the British patent-holding manufacturer Britannia Fire Ltd – and the…

Train as often as possible within a realistic environment. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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…

LFB crews attending a large grass fire in Hounslow, West London – July 2022. Image courtesy of London Fire Brigade Twitter
Wildfires – a time for change 

Increasingly frequent hot summers in the United Kingdom and fewer fire and rescue service resources…

The Felicity Ace vehicle-carrier capsized in early March, taking with it 4,000 burnt Volkswagen Group vehicles, some of them electric. Image courtesy of Portugese Navy.
Electric vehicle fires on ships

Key points: ν If Felicity Ace enforced similar guidelines to other carriers, requiring EVs to…

Join GESA in improving the equipment procurement pipeline! Contact us at support@gesaction.org. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Starting the year strong with GESA’s Equipment Exchange

We all know that Emergency Services departments and communities across the Global South struggle to…

Fire safety training in a realistic but also safe and controlled way. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Try LION for a cost-effective and realistic digital fire training solution

From digital, propane to carbonaceous (class A) fire training solutions, the realism of real-life training…

GES team members have worked on FRS projects all over the world.
Fire Service review – a wise investment

How good is my Fire Service? Without getting a genuinely independent assessment or being able…

Join GESA in improving the equipment procurement pipeline! Contact us at support@gesaction.org.
Creating a better international Emergency Services donations pipeline

Donations of emergency services gear, vehicles and rescue equipment are a welcome sight to under-resourced…

Volvo Trucks, Mission Focused ergonomics and enhanced visibility support firefighter performance and increase situational awareness.
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a fire truck, you need all the help you can get

The one person that makes or breaks the success of a rescue and/or fire attack…

Amy Acton, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Amy recently celebrated her 40th Burniversary.
Turning pain into prevention

Every year, thousands of wildfires rage across the United States, with a significant number ravaging…

Unravelling the International Emergency Services donations pipeline

Donations of Emergency Services gear, vehicles and rescue equipment are a welcome sight to under-resourced…

More recruitment and improved training was a major aim of the NFS, along with standardised equipment, one chain of command, uniforms, rank markings and conditions of service. Here a recruit is getting to grips with basic hose running.
The creation of the National Fire Service 1941–1948

Former UK Chief Fire Officer and Editor of Gulf Fire magazine, fire historian and author…

The Getac K120 rugged tablet is used for vital fire safety and critical awareness data.
Optimising operational efficiency for firefighters with rugged technology

In this feature Hamish Findlay, Public Sector Lead – UK & Nordics, Getac UK Ltd,…

Solar panels charging the battery ensure that a siren works reliably even in the case of a power failure.
Why mass warning and notification systems still need sirens

Mass or early warning systems are becoming increasingly important due to the rising number of…