Issue 23 – July 2021

A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant panels protect the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge.
Gas suppression control for critical and high-risk sites: what to consider

Data centres, control rooms, power generation facilities and archives may serve very different purposes, but…

Regular inspections of fire kits are just as important as laundering. A fire suit is only as good as its weakest seam, and therefore kit needs to be checked that it is fit for purpose every time before it is used.
Don’t be a statistic – secret killer amongst the force exposed

Cancer is a hidden killer amongst the force. In fact, firefighters have a 68% higher…

An ignited LNG pool. The intensity is increased explosively by introducing water (Rapid Phase Transition).
LNG safety and awareness training
LNG, once a niche market, is nowadays increasingly used as a cleaner fuel for trucks…
Search techniques using thermal imaging

In the Fire Service when the words Search and Rescue (S&R) are talked about it…

Engaging a qualified and competent fire engineer helps to ensure statutory compliance and provides guidance to meet international best practice throughout a building’s life cycle.
The role of an expert witness

The consequences of fire can impact on a project or within the wider built environment…

Three fans on the platform aimed towards the staircase. In the back, the inlet opening can be seen.
PPV as a support for firefighting in subways

Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans are widely used by the fire service during firefighting operations…

Comparing the two types of fire service TICs: Situational Awareness vs Decision Making.
Thermal imaging: breaking down the scan – Part 1

Firefighters must be trained to properly evaluate fire incidents based on training and by incorporating…