The primary purpose for all fire suppression systems manufactured globally is the protection of life…
2017
DuPont™ Nomex® – Game-changing firefighter protection
Based on the Nomex® brand that has been trusted by firefighters around the world for…
PROTECT – Shaping the future of emergency and crisis management
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been providing education, training and support for industry…
Protecting critical assets at Kuwait University
Despite the effectiveness of halons in suppressing fire, the 1987 Montreal Protocol prompted stringent measures…
Emergency management and response for airports
In February of this year I was asked to speak at the 2016 ARFF Chief…
Safety Design in Buildings – Expert talks
Safety Design in Buildings conferences have been taking place in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries…
The key challenges for fire systems in high-rise buildings
As we have seen across the Gulf and beyond recently fire alerts and, more disturbingly,…
Protocol amendment for sustainable alternatives
In October 2016, delegates from 197 countries reached a landmark deal to phase-down use of…
Considerations for the application of high-temperature coatings – Part 2
Managers of petrochemical, refining, power, offshore, pulp and paper and other facilities with extensive hot…
Mass notification systems: the basics
Mass notification systems (MNS) have gained popularity among businesses and institutions of all sizes, largely…
Fire safety issues with balconies
Many dwellings, especially high-rise dwellings or blocks of flats, are now provided with a balcony.…
The problem of corrosion in metal fire sprinkler systems
Corrosion was the subject of three presentations at Fire Sprinkler International 2016 (FSI) in Munich…
Field observations and human behaviour in fire
In recent years, architects and real-estate developers have been erecting buildings that are increasing in…
High challenge: High-piled storage fire protection
Rising real estate costs and materials handling improvements make high-piled and rack storage a desirable…
Fire and gas safety systems for oil and gas applications
Process owners and fire protection professionals in the oil and gas industry know that functional…
Fire suppression in engine compartments of coaches
Bus transportation is regarded as one of the safest modes of public transportation and millions…
Intersec 2017 – Profile & Showcase
The final countdown to Intersec 2017 has begun, the world’s leading trade fair for security,…