The annual Hazmat conference, now in its 13th year, is returning to the Crowne Plaza,…
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Flame detection through the use of 3D mapping to aircraft hangars – Part 2
In the previous edition of Gulf Fire Magazine, we discussed the challenges posed by aircraft…
Use of foam for firefighting in tank farms of the oil and petrochemical industry – Part 1
Tank farm fires in the oil and petrochemical industry do not occur often. When they…
The challenges of urbanization and other megatrends
Sooner or later, every company has to deal with the megatrends that concern our world.…
Alarm fatigue in the UAE
Experts have frequently warned of a ‘cry wolf’ attitude towards fire alarms in the UAE,…
Sizing-up hazmat incidents
In the world of fire and emergency services, hazardous materials incidents have some of the…
Fire suppression for electrical cabinets and data panels
Almost everything we do relies on technology. From how we communicate to how we are…
Haynes Firefighter Manual
An insight into the training, equipment, roles and working lives of firefighters by Philip Martin…
Fire alarms and sprinklers: Verifying technical competency
Are you fully satisfied the fire sprinkler or fire alarm test reports you receive are…
Building mind power to create strategies for whole well-being
It’s a silent mayday. For those who have worked in the fire service for any period, you know many who experience burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, and many other forms of mental health challenges. A lack of understanding in how to effectively address these matters has led to an increase in mental/nervous injuries. Sadly, as a result, we have seen a significant increase in suicides in the recent years.
Are you being passive toward active fire protection?
After four years of Coltraco Ultrasonics’ continued efforts to make the ‘ungoverned space’ in the…
Choosing the right cable can reduce the number of fire-related deaths?
During 2018-2019 there were nearly 45,000 primary fires or incidents of fire in dwellings and…
Husky Portable Containment – Firefighting products and Environmental Protection products
Husky Portable Containment was founded in 2004 and began selling products in early 2005. They…
Remote-controlled fire monitors for fixed firefighting systems
The requirement for automated firefighting is continuously increasing. Remote-controlled monitors, especially in combination with automated…
MetalCraft Marine – Deliver their 18th NFPA Type III Fireboat in 14 years
In 2015 the Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) ordered their first FireStorm 50’, along with…
James Bond has nothing on the Fire Service
You may have heard of the old James Bond movie entitled, From Russia with Love?…
Intersec Dubai 2020 to set even more records
This issue of Gulf Fire is published to coincide with the 22nd edition of Intersec…