2019

It is vital that radio coverage is reliable and secure for front line firefighters.
LTE to 5G: Future-proofed critical communications for public safety

Public Safety organisations have always relied on high-quality critical communication voice services, built on specialised…

IWMA president Ragnar Wighus as he declared the Vienna conference in 2016 open.
Water mist – the firefighting system and the organisation behind it

Ragnar Wighus, IWMA past president and chief scientist at SP Fire Research Norway, says: ‘Water-mist…

An example of correctly installed and labelled passive fire stopping.
Fire compartmentation

Readers may recall in Issue 14 of Gulf Fire (April 2019 edition), an article that…

It is not possible to multitask the act of paying attention. This can present real challenges for responders working in environments where rapidly changing conditions may require performing multiple concurrent tasks.
Twelve barriers that can impact situational awareness – Part 3

Flawed situational awareness is one of the leading contributing factors in first responder near-miss and…

Intelligent Visual Flame Detector installed aboard a FPSO.
Flame detector selection – which one?

So, where do we start? All flame detectors have strengths and limitations, we therefore need…

Typical electrical substation.
Clean agent fire protection for power generation facilities

Power generation facilities produce electricity, and include hydroelectric, nuclear, and fossil fuel based power plants.…

It is important to “train the trainer” during the delivery process once Site Acceptance Testing is complete. Using this approach, your team should have key personnel who can assist with training and education once the factory representative has completed their program. This ensures the message is passed on in the correct manner.
Buying high value equipment – The ins and outs of the procurement process – Part 2

So, you have been approved to spend some money. A lot of money for that…

Over 1,100 XP95 devices were installed at the resort.
Apollo devices chosen for Paradise Island Resort

As part of a fire detection system upgrade, Apollo Fire Detectors’ devices were chosen to…

Driving the vehicle cross country tests the suspension, vehicle handling and level of comfort for the crew.
Buying an aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) vehicle

On 19 November 1987, I commenced my career in the field of Aviation Rescue and…

AquaMist® Water Suppression Systems.
Water mist fire suppression – How less water has a big impact

Many buildings have specific areas that could benefit from using a water mist system. These…

One of the biggest up and coming uses for linear heat detection is the protection of the renewable energy industry.
Understanding digital linear heat detection

Linear heat detection has been around for almost 80 years but is still relatively unknown…

The IFE Firefighter Safety Database Project was led by Adam Course BSc(Hons) MIFireE.
IFE GCC UAE Branch Update April 2019

The first quarter of 2019 is flying past and the local business sentiment remains challenging…

PPG PITT-CHAR NX is more flexible.
PPG PITT-CHAR NX – The next generation of passive fire protection

Owners and operators of oil, gas and petrochemical facilities require durable and effective fire protection…

All genuine PPE suppliers will adhere to appropriate international standards.
What’s new with… Personal protective equipment

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

Over the last 20 years, Safety Components has lead the way in personal protective fabrics for firefighters by developing more outer shell and thermal liner fabric innovations than any other textile company in the world.
Safety Components – Revolutionizing the way firefighters perform in their gear

Engineered to be lighter, stronger and more flexible with enhanced protection, PBI Max outer shell…

Fredrik Rosen (Business Manager, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection), Abdullah Shadi (Sales Manager, Dafo Middle East), Mikael Persson (President, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection), Abdulla Janahi (Chairman of the Board, Dafo Middle East), Johan Larsson (General Manager, Dafo Middle East) and Johan Balstad (Vice President, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection).
Dafo Middle East – Knowhow and experience ensure our customers have the latest technology

To increase the local precense in the Middle Eastern market Dafo Middle East started its…

Nikos Arvanitidis, CEO and president of Olympia Electronics S.A.
Olympia Electronics S.A – 40 Years of innovation

Founded in 1979 by Nikolaos Lakasas and Panagiotis Arvanitidis, Olympia Electronics S.A. develops innovative electronic…