The offshore wind farm in Saint-Nazaire off the Atlantic coast of France is a major project of the shipyard and energy company Chantiers de l’Atlantique. It encompasses the construction of 80 offshore wind power plants, complemented by a substation that…
Starting the year strong with GESA’s Equipment Exchange
We all know that Emergency Services departments and communities across the Global South struggle to get the equipment they need. Budgets are tight, procurements can be slow and inefficient, and the process for getting donated equipment can take years. At…
Improving outcomes for the UK Fire and Rescue Services using foams
The largest fire seen in the Humberside area for many years was controlled and extinguished with FREEGEN SF-LV, a fluorine-free, solvent-free and low-viscosity firefighting foam concentrate. The Thompson Plastic factory fire in the Bridgewood area of Hessle, Hull involved more…
A tale of five presidents: what the past can tell us about the future of fire protection
As we forge ahead in the face of ongoing government reform initiatives, Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) sought insights from some of our former presidents, and the current office-bearer, about what the future holds. As Australia’s peak industry body…
Trident Emergency Products, LLC – Foam pumps, balanced pressure and ATP foam systems
Around the world Trident Emergency Products specializes and supplies our GP-Series high-quality foam pumps and foam system components. We have the ideal combination of industrial firefighting applications for both mobile fire apparatus and fixed installations. Trident offers delivery on foam…
Historic Miramare Castle benefits from world-beating Taurus wireless protection
A fairy-tale castle built for an emperor, which is now one of the most visited museums in Italy, has been equipped with the new powerful Taurus wireless fire network and range of devices from Argus. More than 150 high-performance wireless…
Fire Safe Europe – Ten years dedicated to fire safety
Why Fire Safe Europe? Fires in buildings are now bigger, more unpredictable and more dangerous than ever. Many regulatory requirements around fire safety in buildings are outdated and do not provide an adequate level of fire protection. Fire Safe Europe…
Intersec to deliver groundbreaking show in 2022
Intersec – the world-leading emergency services, security and safety event – will mark its return in 2022 with a groundbreaking, elevated new programme uniting global and regional leaders as they explore solutions for the rapidly evolving challenges facing the industry. …
Creating a better international Emergency Services donations pipeline
Donations of emergency services gear, vehicles and rescue equipment are a welcome sight to under-resourced departments around the world struggling to provide emergency care. However, despite the best intentions of the donors, there’s often a mismatch between what’s donated and…
Axis EN installation protects Ho Chi Minh City’s latest upscale apartment complex
An intelligent network of 20 Axis EN fire panels from fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at HaDo Centrosa Garden in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. HaDo Centrosa Garden is a 70,000m2 development…
Sherwin-Williams chosen for fire protection at iconic Milan landmark
The award-winning FIRETEX FX6002 intumescent coating system from Sherwin-Williams has been selected to deliver fire protection of a new landmark in Milan’s financial district. UnipolSai Tower, currently under construction in the Porta Nuova district of the Italian city, will become…
VTI Constant Flow Regulator (CFR) – Offers highest safety for use in stationary non-liquefied inert gas extinguishing systems
High and inconstant abrupt output of energy, extreme sound levels during the extinguishing process, enormous pressure load on the system, limited options in installation – you will no longer have to struggle with these. As a specialist in engineering and…
Chang Sung Ace – Flame detectors – Compact design and reliable quality
Chang Sung Ace (CSA) was established in 1989 by an ex-Samsung CEO and is now one of the most reliable fire protection system and device manufacturers and a first-grade vendor for Samsung. Chang Sung Ace (CSA) has been manufacturing and…
Aico – Pioneering new technologies and offering high-quality alarms
Aico, an Ei Company, are the European market leader in home life safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high-quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee…
ROCKWOOL – Supports specifiers with firestopping updates and innovations
Supporting the creation of buildings which are as safe as they are functional and comfortable, ROCKWOOL has continued investing in product development and delivered a series of updates to its firestopping range, which make it easier for fire protection stakeholders…
FirePro – Condensed aerosol technology
FirePro condensed aerosol technology came into prominence in the firefighting industry in 1996, following the ban of ozone-depleting substances. Thanks to the use of environmentally friendly potassium salts at its core, FirePro technology is listed by the US Environmental Protection…
IFI Group – Independent Fire Inspections introduces IFI Group Ltd
Independent Fire Inspections Ltd is undergoing a rebrand and expansion! After the success of each arm of the business, the decision was made to split the different business entities into their own companies, offering Training, Inspections, Engineering and Consultancy, each…
A game changer in digital dry deluge testing
Regular testing of water-based fire suppression systems for performance and regulatory compliance is essential to ensure that a system performs as per design. Spray nozzles and associated delivery pipework should always be free from obstruction to ensure net density flow…
AFAC21 – Balancing impact and expectations
As recent emergency events have shown, there’s an evolving extreme that is producing new challenges in terms of impact on the community, environment and economies. The community expects the emergency management sector to stay ahead of these events, but with…
Kentec’s Taktis fire panels protect landmark Cypriot University student accommodation
Award-winning Taktis fire panels, manufactured by Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, are protecting students and property at the University of Nicosia (UNIC)’s new state-of-the-art student residences in Cyprus. The integrated fire system was installed by Kentec…