Tenability criteria for smoke control system in public buildings has become relatively standard in the…
2017
Fire engineering and the international design process
The 2017 revision of the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code has reinforced the importance…
Class A Foam – A force multiplier in structural and wildland firefighting
As a largely misunderstood firefighting tactic, the use of foam has at times been confusing…
360 spherical imaging technology and applications
For many years the holy grail of photographers has been to create a visual experience…
Can lightweight PPE be truly safe?
The international PPE industry is changing, with lightweight garments increasingly coming to the fore. But,…
Offensive fire attack – Variables that interfere with the fire gases outlet: Part 1
Offensive fire attack, or transitional attack, is an increasingly technique used in Fire Services around…
New risks for vehicles with alternative fuels
Fires in vehicles that are powered by alternative fuels when they are in underground facilities,…
Fire Engineering in the Middle East
Since our last Branch update there has been a lot of activity behind the scenes…
7th Annual Fire Safety Technology Forum UAE
This now well-established annual fire safety event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai’s…
Velox by Ateïs – Determined to shape the future of life safety worldwide
By 2020, there will be more connected devices than we have ever expected, everything is…
HAAGEN – More than just a ‘run of the mill’ training products manufacturer
We believe there’s a safer, more effective, and less costly way to prepare your people…
Lumi Plug-in – The emergency lighting system that will see the end to ‘cluttered ceilings’
The launch of Lumi Plug-in follows a long and very difficult journey that started following…
The 5 step discipline for overturns and underrides
Uprighting a loaded cement mixer, perhaps lifting the rear of a loaded van trailer is…
Firestop tape – A new standard in firestopping
Firestop installers are in the life safety business. While firestopping is a key component in…
Solar panels and the DC danger zone – reducing risk factors – Part 2
In Part 1 of this article featured in the last edition we discussed the rise…
Petroleum storage tank facilities – Part 2
In the previous installment we talked about the types of petroleum storage tanks. In this article…
New technology prospects from expos and forum events
During April last I had the privilege of attending the 7th Annual Fire Safety Technology…