2017

The £20m West Cambridge Data Centre is fitted with Advanced fire panels.
The crucial role of fire systems in Gulf region data centres

With Middle Eastern governments planning to spend US$11.6 billion on digital and IT infrastructure in…

Global data center walkway between rack cabinets modern industrial IT world communications and internet.
Extinguishing the myths about IT fire protection

Fire prevention is one of the most neglected areas of data centre planning, but attitudes…

Flammability of high rise facades is currently under increased scrutiny.
Construction of facades – achieving a compliant design

Several instances of a fire originating either in the building or externally, have led to…

Firefighter PPE must be ergonomic and comfortable, as well as protective.
Fit for action

When designing PPE for firefighters, providing protection against the dangers of fire is of course…

The standard Evac+Chair 300H model 182kg payload capacity.
How to evacuate a multi-storey building

When it comes to evacuating a multi-storey building all companies and organisations, providing services to…

HFC-based clean fire extinguishing agents: Implications of recent legislation

Since the publication of our article Update on Environmental Regulations and the HFC-based Clean Fire…

Cone Roof Tanks – note the difference in roof shapes.
Petroleum storage tank facilities – Part 1

In today’s fire service we tend to focus our pre-planning and trainingfor the “bread and…

Whats new with… Nozzles and Monitors

With the greatly increased emphasis on firefighter safety, the leading manufacturers have boosted their research…

2001 World Trade Centre, Manhattan, USA.
High rise fires

As cities become denser the requirement to build upward toward the sky will continue. Modern…

Innovation will be the key word for the new year

This 5th issue of Gulf Fire coincides with the 19th edition of Intersec in Dubai…

Major General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director General Dubai Civil Defence.
International Excellence and Innovation Medal

In recognition of Dubai Civil Defence’s commitment to Excellence and Innovation, Chief Fire Officer David…

MIDI Turbinator in portable application use feeding multiple hose lines.
The Turbinator from Knowsley SK – Always providing precision proportioning

Ion-line water driven foam proportioning pumps have become more and more popular in the last…

InterAct enables any device with authorization to monitor and control the FlameRanger system.
Unifire – Swedish solution for high-rise building fires

Swedish fire fighting nozzle specialists, Unifire AB, have developed what may very well usher in…

Tornatech Fire Pump Controllers with ViZiTouch V2 operator interface.
Tornatech – UL Listed and FM Approved electric and diesel fire pump controllers

World Class Products and Customer Service Tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire…

PBI has developed a wide range of performance fabrics to meet every need.
PBI Performance Products – The firefighter’s first line of defence for the most extreme conditions

PBI fabrics are renowned for their unique combination of flame resistance, durability and comfort, which…

The pole in action at Outreach Rescue in Wales.
Reach and Rescue – Reaching out to save lives across the world

Reach and Rescue are award winners for the revolutionary innovation – the Reach and Rescue…

NFPA In-Command® First-In Emergency Signaling and Automated Accountability System.
Grace Industries Inc. – NFPA Compliant SuperPASS®5, SuperPASS®5X, and TPASS®5

Grace Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the new “one of a kind” NFPA compliant…