At least 31 killed, more than 100 injured in hospital fire in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Early reports suggest that the blaze broke out in the intensive care unit and the maternity department of the Jazan General Hospital in southern Saudi Arabia. In…
The first argus® Mi-TIC S thermal imaging cameras are now being shipped to customers.
Avon Protection acquired argus and their world-leading thermal imaging products in October this year and are now shipping products to first responder and fire customers worldwide. The Mi-TIC S the safest, lightest and easiest-to-use thermal imaging camera on the market.…
A Focus on Dubai Civil Defence
The United Arab Emirates consists of a federation of seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi (the capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai is the second largest Emirate with a total area of 4,114 sq.km. It lies on the…
APOLLO’S next generation SOTERIA® products now available
Apollo Fire Detectors is pleased to announce that products in its innovative new fire detection system range, SOTERIA®, are now available to order. Comprehensively tested to exceed EN54 standards, the SOTERIA® collection offers the next generation in fire detection expertise.…
E2S introduces SIL 2 certified BEx alarm horn sounders and Xenon strobe beacons
E2S Warning Signals, the leading independent audible and visual warning signals manufacturer, has introduced a SIL 2 version of its flagship BEx range of explosion proof alarm horn sounders and Xenon strobe beacons. The new IECEx and ATEX certified BEx…
SAMURAI announced as official partner and kit supplier to Fire Sport UK Rugby
Samurai Sportswear is delighted to announce that it has been appointed Official Partner and Kit Supplier to the Fire Sport UK Rugby team as part of a new partnership. The agreement will see the men’s and women’s Fire Sport UK…
Beyond Code: The role of supplemental fire suppression in modern resiliency planning
Most developed countries have created or adopted a fire code for industrial and commercial buildings. The premise of most code is both simple and essential: protect life and structure. But is meeting fire code enough? For some businesses which utilize…
VELOX CLOUD
VELOX CLOUD is the new era by ATEÏS, Our R&D has synonymously integrated both Data and Fire Detection for the very first time. We believe that the VELOX CLOUD is an experience. An experience that is refined, and pushed to…
Fighting the toxic environment of fire with ISO standards
There are few events as traumatic as a fire. This is especially true if someone you know has died, was injured or suffered a harrowing escape. Each year, tens of thousands of lives are lost to fires, which also generate…
Azerbaijan – 29 missing after oil platform fire
By Nailia Bagirova BAKU (Reuters) – Azeri state energy company SOCAR said that 29 workers missing after its oil platform in the Caspian Sea caught fire on Friday were feared dead, and President Ilham Aliyev declared a day of national…
UAE Firefighter Challenge 2016 to be hosted by Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Civil Defense General Command, will be organizing the UAE International Firefighter Challenge 2016, in collaboration with the UAE-based 911 Firefighting Group. This event will take place on March 15th – 17th 2016 at…
Coltraco Launch – PORTALEVEL™ MINI
Coltraco Ultrasonics the UK based market leading OEM of Ultrasonic measuring technology are pleased to announce the latest addition to our market leading portfolio of products and systems. Building and refining on our existing range to better serve the markets we…
The “Lusitano” bolts the stable
Portugal’s leading fire-engine manufacturer Jacinto Marques de Oliveira, Sucrs Lda – based in Esmoriz have named their first purpose built airport fire-fighting and crash rescue vehicle after the famous and mythical Portuguese horse – the “Lusitano.” The Lusitano J6 is…
HOPE Technik boosts urban fire-fighting capabilities with newest Red Rhino unveiled at Home Team Festival 2015
It was a proud moment for HOPE Technik as the fifth generation Red Rhino, or LF5G, was recently unveiled by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) at the Home Team Festival 2015. A boost from the last Red Rhino, LF5G…
Firefighter Made Music Video – Hard Hitting Road Safety
Maxi Curnow is a firefighter with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, UK and also composes / produces music within the industry. He is only too aware of the trauma involved with driving incidents having witnessed numerous incidents as a firefighter…
Fire Service College Approved As First Pro Board European Accredited Centre
The Fire Service College (FSC), the Home of Firefighter Development in the UK, has become the first centre in Europe to achieve Pro Board accreditation to certify to the US based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards. The NFPA is…
Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research host meeting on UAE Nuclear Power Plant Safety
A major disaster such as the one at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan is unlikely to happen in the UAE largely due to the country’s geographical location as well as stringent safety measures in place, experts said during…