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Hazardous-materials transportation – high-hazard rail

Railroad accidents have shown that high-hazard transportation situations can be risky and devastating. However, the…

Data, not opinions: gathering data for real-world firefighting applications

At Fomtec, our mantra is ‘Data, Not Opinions’. We recognize our ongoing responsibility to the…

The RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy Foam Campus

Our Foam Campus features state-of-the-art live-fire training props and specialized foam-training programmes. We have incorporated…

Victaulic Installation-ReadyTM sprinklers can be installed quicker and more reliably than threaded sprinklers even by less experienced labour.
How manufacturer involvement can mitigate labour risks

While the construction industry grapples with attracting and developing talent, clever product design and manufacturer-led…

A local fire department conducts a fire marshal inspection/field test on an NFPA 22 equivalent CorGal® fire protection tank in Central Texas. (Photo by Josh Cizek/Water Storage Tanks, Inc.)
What constitutes NFPA 22 compliance and equivalency?

How to Correctly Assess Corrugated Bolted Steel Water Storage Tanks with a Flexible Membrane Liner…

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Historic building fire protection: emerging findings from the Scottish Government work on hotel conversions

The Cameron House Hotel is a luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond consisting…

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, a super modern high architectural concert hall, featuring a typical watermist application with performance-based design. (IFAB)
Overview of modern watermist systems

My personal journey with watermist systems dates back to the early 2000s when I was…

Emergency preparedness instructions for safety.
Strengthening resilience – NFPA 1660 – Disaster Preparedness: planning and implementation

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

Training to meet the current and changing needs of firefighters

‘Training is the process of learning the skills that you need for a particular job…

Reflecting safety: best practices for turnout gear trim maintenance

Reflective trim on firefighter turnout gear is more than just an added feature; it is…

Comprised of an interconnected series of batteries, BESS are self-contained, rechargeable battery units that store energy, which they can then disperse in case of power loss.
Fire authorities adopt early thermal runaway detection technology

For backup power systems, a de facto industry standard is increasingly being installed in battery…

Real safety concerns exist in aviation

History suggests that each year air travel should see improved safety, but that is not…

Tank bund fire 120m2 exercise.
The new Foam Campus by RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy

Across the world, the foam transition is now in full swing and many organizations have…

Essential masonry work in fire-test preparation

Masonry work plays an indispensable yet often overlooked role in fire safety. This meticulous craft…

Building stronger teams: the role of team building in fire testing labs and certification bodies

In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving fire testing and certification field, the significance of team-building…

Figure 1. Detectors under test.
Testing optical flame detectors beyond international standards

Fire protection is one of the crucial safety aspects of many hazardous industries, including oil…

PVSTOP: revolutionizing solar panel fire safety

Solar power has emerged as a critical renewable energy source, but commercial-scale solar arrays face…