At the time of writing the UAE celebrates National Day commemorating the 51st anniversary of the formation of the country in 1971. The public holiday on the 2 December marks the day that six emirates bound together to form the…
Protectowire linear heat detectors – Trusted for a vast array of Oil and Gas industry fire-detection applications
In 1938 The Protectowire Company invented and introduced the first linear type heat detector. Today Protectowire offers the largest digital linear heat detection portfolio on the market. Manufactured in the United States, our product activation temperatures range from 57°C to…
Texport® – Trio of new innovations
Around 80,000 trade-fair visitors attended INTERSCHUTZ 2022 and admired the imposing TEXPORT® stand. There was also a lot to admire there, as the Salzburg technology leader presented three absolute innovations: the FIRE X-FLASH, the FIRE RECON WILDLAND range and the…
Intersec 2023 – Global fire industry to gather at Intersec
The five key elements of Intersec are Fire and Rescue, Commercial and Perimeter Security, Homeland Security, Safety and Health, and Cyber Security Fire industry professionals from around the world are expected in Dubai in January to explore the strategies and…
Advanced – Demonstrates latest innovative fire solutions at Intersec
Emergency services, security and safety experts from around the globe are set to attend Intersec on 17–19 January 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. World leader in intelligent fire systems, Advanced, will be at the show, Sasi Kumar, Commercial…
PBI Products – Protects from head to toe
Firefighters need to trust that when they deploy to an incident they are doing so with complete and effective protection that will allow them to do their job effectively. That’s why fabrics made with PBI fibre are the first choice…
Duyar – Commercial Riser Manifold
Working non-stop on research and development operations to achieve our goal ‘durability and innovative solutions’, Duyar has introduced its one of latest product: the Commercial Riser Manifold, which shines with its advantages. Motivation behind the product As needs increase day…
Emergency One UK Ltd – exceeding where others have struggled
In recent years, the move towards a more carbon-efficient economy has gathered pace worldwide. Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) are certainly not immune to this move, with pressure being increased on councils and local governments to follow suit on every…
BlazeMaster CPVC – The most specified non-metallic fire sprinkler systems in the world
Even today, when it comes to designing and building modern fire sprinkler systems, there is a constant balance between cost, coverage and performance. Managing the expectations of building owners, contractors and residents can be a tough challenge. It does not…
What’s over the horizon for wildfire mapping with high-resolution infrared remote sensing
Landscape burning is an inherent and important part of the Earth system and fires are a necessity in many ecological systems such as savannas and the boreal forests. However, where they burn too close to human habitation, fires can generate…
STI – Fire extinguisher misuse a threat to fire safety in the UAE
Fire extinguishers are a vital piece of the active fire protection puzzle; often the first line of defence, they are integral to preventing costly fire damage and, ultimately, loss of life. The importance of fire extinguishers is highlighted in Chapter…
Fomtec Enviro AIR – New-generation fluorine-free foam
Fomtec recently launched a new-generation fluorine-free foam targeting the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) market. Developed as a result of the testing work carried out in the USA evaluating fluorine-free foams as an alternative to the existing Mil Spec…
Testifire – Supporting productivity and lowering the cost of detector testing
For many fire engineers, the functional testing of fire detectors is an essential task that has long been carried out using smoke aerosols from the Solo range. Now, with increasing focus on productivity and a greater range of detectors to…
DAMOTEK – Comprehensive solutions for clean agents
Damotek (former Vanzetti Equipment) is an Italian leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of equipment dedicated to the firefighting and gas sectors. With 30 years of experience, the company owns a strong market quota worldwide and cooperates with most relevant…
VESTA – The most advanced alarm and detection system available on the market
In the 21st century and in the midst of a technological revolution, when science can develop vaccines in less than a year, I am concerned about the impact that the imbalance, saturation or collapse of an essential service or critical…
Rotarex Firetec – Launch FireDETEC® R107 Dry Chemical System
The FireDETEC® R107 Dry Chemical System is a comprehensive fire-protection solution that uses a fluorine-free powder as an extinguishing agent. It is certified according to UNECE R107 standard and protects engine compartments for passenger transportation vehicles of category M2 or…
Firstlook – The importance of search cameras in technical rescue applications
As critical as search cameras are to an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, it can also be said that they’re just as important to a Technical Rescue (TR) team’s operation. Some fire departments are often pigeonholed into thinking they’re…