Power utilities, data centres, critical control rooms, manufacturing plants, oil and gas rigs… in our…
2018
Stop cancer at the door!
International studies have shown that firefighters have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer in…
Environmental selection and use of firefighting foams
The Australian fire protection industry has concerns with some regulatory approaches to firefighting foams, and…
The importance of fire suppression in wind turbines
Wind power is an exciting emerging sector that needs those of us involved in fire safety to get on board. As electricity generation becomes more reliant on renewable energy, wind power is becoming increasingly important in the energy mix. As our reliance on wind turbines grows, keeping them fully operational and at reduced levels of risk is becoming more important, and as a result, so is safety management. There are over 340,000 wind turbines around the world; yet the vast majority of turbines have no fire suppression system installed.
The fires in wind turbines not only lead to a loss of business continuity and a negative impact on the company’s reputation but also, most importantly, are a critical safety issue. Possibly harmful debris can drift into the wind in the event of a fire and there is also a significant risk to human lives. When turbines are under construction, commissioning maintenance and repair, escape routes for operators are often long and vertical.
Design considerations when using smoke and fire curtains
If a fire breaks out, smoke spread is by far the biggest challenge. Thick black…
London’s fire chief calls for an end to the term ‘firemen’
Firefighters should no longer be called ‘firemen’ because it puts females off taking up the…
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.
The above quote is attributed to Henry Ford, who as most readers will know, became…
Innovation and excellence from the UK’s leading life safety system specialists
World-leading independent fire control panel designers and manufacturers Kentec Electronics are recognized for their extensive…
IFE GCC UAE Branch Update December 2017
In our last update it was highlighted that 2018, being the IFE’s Centenary year, we…
NAFFCO – Provider of innovative solutions in protecting life, environment & property
Looking at the leading players within the fire industry across the world, it’s impossible to…
Pyroplex – Certification must start with your suppliers
To ensure that timber fire doors meet the approval of the Dubai Civil Defence codes,…
Thermarestor – Goes from strength to strength
The Thermarestor team have been very busy during the latter months of 2017, both across…
Reliable – Introducing the Reliable diaphragm deluge valve range
When the risk from fire to property and critical business processes is at the highest…
High rise building fires, shared learning and experiences held in London
Paul Walker, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and the International…
University of Central Lancashire UK – Helping Middle East organisations create a safer working environment
In 2010 the University of Central Lancashire in Preston became the first UK modern university…
4EVAC – New LoopDrive FIM safeguards any Voice Alarm / Voice Evacuation system
Launched in 2015 the LoopDrive Fault Isolator Module (FIM) integrates 4EVAC’s patented technology to increase…
The Grenfell Epitaph must end electrical fires
The aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017 that took its…