2019 Gulf Fire E-news Archive

Thermal imagers are used worldwide by firefighters to help them see the most critical details in the heat of the fire when they need it most.
Bullard XT Series Thermal Imagers – Leading the market in innovative solutions for the fire service

The XT Series is the newest line of thermal imagers from Bullard, featuring the NFPA-certified…

IWMA Water Mist Seminar in Italy – Webpage Active

As of Wednesday 16th January 2019, the webpage for the IWMA seminar in Italy organized…

The World’s first Public Access Water Rescue System.
Reach and Rescue – The award winning innovation that is saving lives across the globe

Reach and Rescue are the forerunners in water rescue innovation – the unique and versatile…

Titan™ Foam Pump-Electric Motor Configuration.
Titan™ Foam Pumps – Trident increases pump offerings; introduces complete pump & motor packages

Trident Emergency Products has been an innovator, providing world class fire industry products for over…

A manual call point would typically initiate a fire alarm activation immediately in a building. In a passenger terminal, these may be setup in conjunction with monitoring and response protocols, to have a time delay under C&E rules. This would help prevent false alarms that would otherwise initiate an evacuation of the terminal, leading to unnecessary disruption.
Cause and effect for an airport terminal building

The establishment of Cause and Effect (C&E) for an airport terminal building is more than…

When firefighters get fixated on physical tasks, it can impact their ability to see the big picture.
Twelve barriers that can impact situational awareness – Part 2

The research I have conducted over the past ten years has focused on the barriers…

Leaking bushing turret.
Fast heat detection for fires on transformers

Electrical transmission and distribution systems are the heart of every economy. Demand for electricity rapidly…

More and more vehicles on our roads are electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV) as there is a global transition to renewable fuels.
Fire protection of electric and hybrid vehicles

More and more vehicles on our roads are electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV)…

With extended pipe runs above 100 metres, containers can be stored further away from the protected space.
High voltage: Fire suppression in control rooms

Fire poses a significant risk to power generation plants. As well as the obvious threat…

Figure B – Grademap within HazMap3D, 3D view from within model and 2D (insert) representation from printed reports
Sour gas, rotten eggs – recipe for disaster: Part 2

Previously, we discussed broadly the dangers posed by the toxic gas Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), why…

Material fire performance considerations are vital for passenger safety.
Importance of material fire testing for the aviation industry

A fire in an aircraft poses a significant threat to life; owing to the large…

ATEÏS Middle East – Approved For Growth

ATEIS Middle East, manufacturer of Fire Detection Systems, Pro Audio Public Address, Voice Evacuation, Speakers…

Both GR-6500 addressable monitoring panel and addressable, self contained luminaries are BSI Kitemarked.
Addressable emergency lighting systems

Olympia Electronics SA is a Greek manufacturer who has been specialising in Electronic Safety and…

It’s Time For IMPACT! 4EVAC’s New IMPACT Showcases At ISE 2019

Voice alarm (VA) and public address (PA) expert, 4EVAC, is delighted to announce it will…

Middle East A Centre Of New Business Growth For Security, Safety And Fire Protection Solutions Providers

Exhibitors seek new partnerships at Intersec 2019 spanning industries from banking and retail, to infrastructure…

2019 – an important step in the HFC phase-down under the Montreal Protocol

by Martin Parsons, Gulf Regional Business Leader at 3M 2019 marks an important milestone in…