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Security Essen 2018 – Digital security is one main focal point at Security Essen 2018
Messe Essen will become the meeting place of the international security industry: From September 25 to 28, Security Essen will be the showcase for inn…
Fire-safe cladding: building a culture of compliance
The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017 was a harsh awakening for the building industry to the dangers of polyethylene composite cladding. The…
A day in the life of a Columbia Helicopters’ firefighting pilot
Columbia Helicopters, Inc., (Columbia) based in Aurora, Oregon, USA, has been fighting wildfires for 51 of its 61 years in operation. Beginning with a…
Beyond the politics and blame: Evaluating crisis responses
Crisis events are high consequence and hold significant stakes for all involved. For residents and those who are in the path of a fire, cyclone or flo…
Research gives insight into community bushfire response in Australia
New South Wales, Australia faced some of the worst bushfire conditions ever forecast for the state in January and February 2017, including Catastrophi…
Singapore’s first pneumatic powered exoskeleton tailored for firefighters
TRIGEN Automotive, a leading Singapore manufacturer of special function vehicles and robotics solutions for emergency services worldwide, is proud to …
Identifying fire and life safety improvements for the vertical world
As our population in Australia and around the world continues to grow, so do our cities and major regional hubs. Growth is not only horizontal, but th…
Oil and gas inspections with paperless solutions
The oil and gas industry remains one of the largest, most important and lucrative of Australian industries; with oil and gas inspection one of the cor…
Transforming fire safety
Fire safety is a major concern. We’re living in a world that has been shaken by technological advances, in cities and buildings full of cutting edge i…
Cellulose or plastic? It’s not just about shopping bags
The vast product arrays that move through modern storage warehouses provide a constant challenge to owners, insurers and code officials to assure the …
Teamwork when the heat is on
Individuals working in emergency management teams often face incredible pressure, which can have a really big impact on the ability of people to work …
Great communication begins with connection
When disaster strikes, law enforcement and disaster-relief agencies rely on the ability to access shared information to understand crises and make lif…
Presenting the evidence
What do you do when notified that you are required to give evidence in court, as a result of your fire investigation findings? One of the basic lesson…
Fighting back on heat stress
Heat stress is especially life-threatening for firefighters and remains the number-one cause of firefighter casualties. Thankfully, the industry is fi…
NFPA façade risk assessment research presented at Fire Australia 2018
Developed by the NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation, the new Exterior Facade Fire Evaluation Comparison Tool (EFFECT) aims to help global buil…
Why passive fire protection is key to the construction plan
With continued growth of high-rise and commercial construction across the Asia Pacific region, understanding the role that both passive and active fir…
High Reach Extendable Turrets (HRET) – Beyond airports
The high reach extendable turret or HRET as known in the firefighting industry greatly enhances any fire department’s emergency response experience. I…
Trust in PPE
With a host of firefighting PPE available on the international market, varying in cost and quality, how can Fire & Rescue Services ensure they are…
Learning lessons from research insights: Black Saturday
The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires made history as one of Australia’s deadliest and costliest peacetime tragedies. A new industry guideline helps us le…
Dust explosion mitigation methods
The danger of an explosion is ever-present in industrial processes that handle combustible dust. While not all incidents receive notoriety, most resul…
The Hawaii nuclear alert: how did people respond?
Nuclear tensions between the United States and North Korea have been extensively reported as both sides continue to posture via threats and propaganda…
