Gulf Fire Magazine Archive

The Reacton bus and coach fire suppression system is compact and high-performing, approved to both P-Mark SPCR 183 and UNECE R107 it provides total protection. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Reacton Fire Suppression wins one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history

Reacton Fire Suppression are proud to announce that we have secured an extremely large project…

Testing Experts performing various tests in ESL Facility – Reaction to Fire. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Emirates Safety Laboratory – Undertaking product/system fire testing and conformity assessment certification

In 2017 the Directorate General of Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), under the leadership of Major…

FireDos M12 Monitor with stepless variable flow, non-ballast, jet and fog. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Advanced hybrid firefighting solutions for major fire hazards

Firefighting technology is constantly advancing. This case study illustrates the latest technology in mobile firefighting…

A class looking at the characteristics of invisible hydrogen compared with the visible propane flame. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
A hydrogen future: are you prepared for the transition?

The energy transition away from hydrocarbon fossil fuels is in full swing. There are many…

Data centre control room. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Fire protection strategies for data centres and nuclear power plants

Mission critical facilities require robust, redundant fire protection to ensure service continuity and protection from…

Achieving system survivability will require an industry-wide collaborative approach. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Shining a spotlight on fire system survivability 

This feature explores the potentially significant impact of poor system survivability, why survivability should be…

First responders must react to fast-moving events on the ground. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
AI and the cloud: digital transformation in public safety 

Public safety is a high-pressure sector, and digital transformation can yield the dynamism needed to…

Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) in the Middle East is one of the newest and largest fire and safety testing facilities for undertaking product fire testing and conformity assessment certification, supporting various geographies including the GCC, greater Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Sub-continent. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Fire pump performance testing and conditions

Pumps used in fire suppression systems are essential components in improving building safety, mitigating property…

Figure 1: Trutest being used to test a commercial smoke detector. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Determining the optimum replacement periods of optical smoke detectors and alarms 

In the UK there are no strict mandatory replacement periods, within British Standards, for smoke…

Both during and after a PV fire, undamaged solar cells continue to produce dangerous amounts of DC electricity, i.e. if they are not effectively isolated or rendered harmless by lower operating voltage. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Pan-European rooftop solar initiative urgently requires a legislative framework for FIRE PREVENTION – as seen in the USA (NEC 690.12)

In May 2022, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced an…

Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) in the Middle East, is one of the newest and largest facility for undertaking product fire testing and conformity assessment certification, operating across the GCC, greater Middle East, North Africa and the Sub-continent. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Fire detection and alarm systems

Building safety is due not only to passive fire products; when it comes to emergency…

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Old fire-safety challenges and a new one 

Now that daily life is getting back to something like normality, it seems that the…

Police searching underwater with the Pulse 8X. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
JW Fishers – Recovering evidence with technology

On a spring afternoon a call comes in to the police station citing an armed…

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Life Kitchens – Sustainable, recyclable, and non-combustible kitchens are the future

What do we mean when we talk about sustainability? At Life Kitchens we believe sustainability…

ARFF airport firefighting vehicle from S TEMPERA with FireDos front and roof monitor. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Why use CAF in ARFF?
Aviation has always been an industry with an increased potential for fire danger since powered…
The washing unit pressurises the hose, recognizes pressure drops and marks spots where there are holes. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Hose Master – One important tool in creating a Clean Fire Station

Technical solutions are available to support the ‘Clean Fire Station’ operating principle. The Hose Master…

Mann McGowan manufacture a complete range of fire, smoke and acoustic seals for fire rated doorsets. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Mann McGowan – Intumescent fire, smoke and acoustic seals – a vital technology in fire doors

Fire, smoke and acoustic seals perform a vital function in fire-rated doors, providing effective acoustic…