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Permanent and ongoing training on the equipment is essential, especially for industrial plants, so firefighters are well prepared in case of an emergency.
Ensuring safety in the petrochemical sector

Plant fire brigades play a pivotal role in mitigating the risks associated with fires and…

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Understanding assurance of passive fire protection

In the realm of fire safety, the importance of passive fire protection cannot be overstated.…

Strengthening resilience: a comprehensive guide to NFPA 1660 for disaster preparedness

This article is the first of a four-part series that looks at the key elements…

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Unmanned systems used in search and rescue

Here at Unmanned Systems Consultancy our goal is to make military-spec technology available in the…

Managing fire risk with compartmentation

Compartmentation is a critical line of defence for fire safety, with accurate specification being essential…

Prioritising safety: protecting engineers and technicians in fire testing

Exploring the critical importance of ensuring the safety of testing engineers during fire test activities…

High-pressure water mist – suitable for modern data-centre cooling methods

If you design data centres, you will have noticed that facilities are getting bigger –…

Make heat sources visible and extinguish with pinpoint accuracy

Thermal imaging cameras and extinguishing monitors  Early fire detection systems using infrared technology enable the…

Keeping the freeze on fires in Europe’s growing cold storage space

Europe’’ freezers are filling up fast. Fuelled by the surge in online grocery shopping, a…

3 Fire Safety Misconceptions that could put your Commercial Kitchen in Danger

News stories about restaurant fires are constant reminders of the importance of properly functioning automatic…

The Aftermath of the Turkey, Syria Earthquake
Strengthening resilience – NFPA 1660 Disaster Preparedness: Planning and Implementation 

This article is the second of a four-part series that discusses the key elements of…

A 500-tonne dump truck which is used for mining and is fuelled by hydrogen and lithium-ion batteries.
The safety challenge of achieving net zero

It is often the case that modifications to training schedules or the introduction of new…

Pioneering fire safety: the role of heat and smoke detectors

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the fire detection and alarm industry is not just advancing…

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Evaluating the performance of chipboard core in timber fire doorsets

Setting the stage: the evolution of fire-door core materials The long-standing practice of using chipboard…

Advancing fire safety in Africa: technology, education and policy

Fire safety is not just an important issue but a critical one that demands immediate…

Testing requirements and benefits of fire-suppression systems according to UAE.S 5041:2021

In a rapidly developing region like the UAE, where public transportation is a vital part…

Picture 1: Two options for setting up a mobile firefighting scenario.
Mobile extinguishing systems for the oil and petrochemical industry

Recently, FireDos published an article focused on the ‘Use of foam for fire fighting in…