The management of electric vehicles (EV) and their batteries is currently a complex and controversial issue to be addressed, especially following accidents. Damaged batteries can trigger a whole series of chemical reactions, finally leading to the development of smoke and…
Lakeland looks to bridge the global gap in fire service protection
Sitting at the fire station during a shift, firefighters around the globe wait for the harrowing sound of radio static. The second a call comes through, the energy shifts. What was only moments ago the hustle and bustle of everyday…
SRI – celebrating five decades of manufacturing
Fifty years ago, Steel Recon Industries (SRI) was founded at a time when the Malaysian firefighting industry was in its infancy. Back then, the market relied predominantly on firefighting equipment imported from Europe and America. But since the set-up of…
BlowHard Fans – PPV – big where it counts
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) has been a common and growing practice throughout the fire industry worldwide. Over the past few years PPV fans powered by batteries have grown substantially in popularity, and with it a host of claimed benefits from…
Emergency One UK Ltd – exceeding where others have struggled
In recent years, the move towards a more carbon-efficient economy has gathered pace worldwide. Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) are certainly not immune to this move, with pressure being increased on councils and local governments to follow suit on every…
DAMOTEK – Comprehensive solutions for clean agents
Damotek (former Vanzetti Equipment) is an Italian leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of equipment dedicated to the firefighting and gas sectors. With 30 years of experience, the company owns a strong market quota worldwide and cooperates with most relevant…
DSPA – Aerosol fire-extinguishing systems for electrical cabinets and switchgears
Electrical cabinets, switchgear panels or transformer panels are used by many different industries and sectors. They all have one thing in common: the loss of an electrical cabinet or switchgear is devastating to each production process and a direct threat…
Renz positive pressure ventilation – Enabling rescue forces to effectively ventilate buildings in the event of a fire
Firefighting and rescue services are the focus of the owner-managed Renz GmbH in Eppertshausen near Frankfurt am Main. By means of demand-oriented consulting, high-quality and economic efficiency of the products is guaranteed. The innovative Typhoon positive pressure ventilation (PPV) systems…
Fire Lion Global – Total pump package solutions leader
Fire Lion Global, located in the USA, designs, manufactures and provides to the industry a full complement of positive-displacement foam pumps for the special hazards/foam and watermist fire-protection markets. Foam pumps in the market today are even more critical than…
Chang Sung Ace – Flame detectors & gas detectors Compact design and reliable quality
Chang Sung Ace (CSA) was established in 1990 and is now one of the most reliable fire-protection system and device manufacturers and a first-grade vendor for Samsung. Why CSA? Chang Sung Ace (CSA) has been manufacturing and supplying flame detectors,…
Renz GmbH – High-quality and efficient positive pressure ventilation systems
Firefighting and rescue services are the focus of the owner-managed Renz GmbH in Eppertshausen near Frankfurt am Main. By means of demand-oriented consulting, high quality and efficiency of the products is guaranteed. The innovative Typhoon positive pressure ventilation systems enable…
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 General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi and Brigadier Expert Ali Al Mutawa, embarked on developing, planning, constructing and implementing Dubai’s first-ever government-controlled facility, Emirates Safety…
JW Fishers – Recovering evidence with technology
On a spring afternoon a call comes in to the police station citing an armed robbery has been committed at a local bank. The suspected criminals have fled the scene and EMS is en route. The last reported sighting of…
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 means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need…
Advanced – Are you looking for safer, simpler fire protection?
Flexible solutions hold the key to simplifying the complexities of specifying fire-protection systems in a fast-moving, competitive market. Despite the many challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Middle East construction market is recovering well, with some industry estimates predicting…
ALPEX – Innovative materials for particulate-blocking hoods
ALPEX manufactures a range of laminates textiles made with Nomex Nano Flex barrier produced by DuPont. Tested in real conditions, the performance results are outstanding. Recent statistics from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) warn of an alarming trend:…
ESKA – Glove professionals from Austria
For 110 years the Austrian family business ESKA has specialised in the development and manufacture of gloves. Creating uncompromising protection against heat and cuts, absolute hygiene and careful workmanship by master craftsmen have led to the fact that firefighters from…