False alarms from fire detection and fire alarm systems are a problem worldwide, but their…
Issue 60 – December 2014
Firefighting Foam – Making Water Wetter
As a largely misunderstood firefighting tactic, the use of foam has at times been confusing…
Stopping Fire in Its Tracks – Part Two
In the previous edition of International Fire Protection we took a look at a number…
New Agent for Aircraft Ramp Protection
Extinguishing agents today have to meet many different requirements for aircraft protection. Fire extinguishing agents…
False Alarm Management (FAM) Solution from Advanced
ADVANCED’s AlarmCalm’s combination of panel firmware, powerful configuration software and intelligent, loop-powered alarm acknowledgement devices…
New Beam Smoke Detector From Polon-Alfa
The DOP-6001R beam smoke detector from POLON-ALFA is designed for the detection of smoke in…
It All Comes Down to Making the Right Choices
I am a confirmed believer that just about everything in life comes down to making…
Fire Watch and Industry Oversight
Just as fire safety is a concern in many aspects of our everyday lives, there…
Beware Of Counterfeit Fire Detection Devices
There can be fewer product categories where the consequences of using counterfeit goods can be…
The Sustainable Construction Revolution
Creating more resilient buildings is a watchword in the construction industry. Organisations including the influential…
New Temperature Initiation Linear Heat Detection
PROTECTOWIRE FIRESYSTEMS has announced the release of an advanced product line of linear heat detectors…
A New, Revolutionary Fire Extinguishing Agent
Dupré Minerals’ AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) is a revolutionary fire extinguishing agent designed for flammable…
Commitment to Global Outreach
For the past 18 months, I have had the opportunity to travel the world as…