Did you know legally in Europe, fire dampers should be tested every 6 months? I…
Issue 91 – September 2022
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…
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…
The significance of urban planning in fighting future fires
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World…
How to find a good watermist system manufacturer
As with anything you acquire you want to make sure you have a good product. And especially when it comes to fire protection – something that in an emergency shall protect nothing less than lives, properties and jobs – you want to make extra sure that you buy and integrate a system that does the job it is supposed to do. That is why it is beneficial to have some relevant questions (that are and indeed should be frequently asked) at hand to come to the right decision.
Advanced hybrid firefighting solutions for major fire hazards
Firefighting technology is constantly advancing. This case study illustrates the latest technology in mobile firefighting…
PFAS waste disposal in the fire service – Part 1
Cement kiln incineration offers an environmentally sustainable solution. Class B AFFF (aqueous film-forming foams) contain…
Intelliclad – A Practical Approach to Fire Safety
The journey of residents affected by dangerous cladding across the UK has already been long…
Fire protection system security
In todays uncertain times, the issue of security of vital infrastructure like power stations, oil…
Intersec Saudi Arabia – Stage set for long-awaited return of fully booked Intersec Saudi Arabia
The stage is set for a fully booked Intersec Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom’s largest…
Why is building movement a vital consideration when specifying perimeter fire seals for curtain wall facades?
It is vital curtain wall facades are designed and constructed to withstand constant movement due…
The Lacrosse apartment building fire in Melbourne, Australia
In the small hours of 25 November 2014 there was a fire at the Lacrosse…
IWMA Award goes to young Australian Scientist
This year’s International Water Mist Association (IWMA) Young Talent Award winner is Haydn Lewis who…
The role of automatic gaseous suppression in protecting green energy from fire
Across the world, there is near-unanimous agreement that action needs to be taken to halt…
Fire detection and alarm systems
Building safety is due not only to passive fire products; when it comes to emergency…
High-pressure water mist protects modernised office building in Berlin
The former post office building in Lübecker street in Berlin was transformed into a modern…
Reacton Fire Suppression wins one of the worlds largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history
Reacton Fire Suppression are proud to announce that we have secured an extremely large project…
Fire safety: where responsibility lies
Have you ever noticed a building’s fire suppression system? Probably not. They are there to…
REPowerEU presents big challenges with respect to PV fire safety
REPowerEU is a European Commission proposal launched in May 2022 that “plan to make Europe…