In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After…
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Crowd source
Someday soon, crowds will once again be a defining feature of the human experience. When…
Future-proofing Scott Base Research Station, Antarctica
High value properties, such as scientific research centres, always require careful planning to design the…
Fit for action
Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks at the importance of high-quality, well-fitting…
Introduction to BS60080:2020 guidance on the placement of detection devices
One of the most challenging issues in Fire and Gas (F&G) detection is deciding: ‘How…
Resilience: An evolutionary process
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic…
Immersive learning for the fire service
In May 2015 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Institute of Standards and…
Fire protection and detection
Since the summer bushfires of 2020, industry has been working to understand how to help…
Enhancing responders’ performance and safety through smart wearable technologies
Wearable devices such as smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years, given their effectiveness…
Science shows how to best burn the bush to reduce bushfire risk
New research into the complexities of prescribed burning across varied landscapes and weather conditions is…
Assessing peat fires for health and safety
Peatlands cover about 5% of the earth’s surface. Their total reliance on water to maintain…
Bushfire volunteers in Western Australia
At more than three and a half times the size of Texas and almost 50%…
Narrow wet roads, wide design options
In Singapore, the country’s civil defence force has launched a radical line of new-age fire…
Warringtonfire launches Certifire AU certification scheme
Warringtonfire Australia has launched a new independent third-party certification scheme, Certifire AU that will provide…
Sizing-up hazmat incidents
What is considered a hazmat incident? What do you think of when you hear the…
Firefighting foam action in Wisconsin
Water contamination issues from PFAS are creating pressure on the fire service to make changes…
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to do with firefighting foams and firefighters?
Occupational firefighter concerns on PFAS: What do Dockers® pants and the precautionary principle have to…
Showcasing PhD success
As Australia experiences natural hazards of increasing frequency and severity, emergency services need information and…
How much to burn?
Australia has a long and continuing history of burning in its forests to reduce fuels…
Understanding bushfire risk, warnings and responses – lessons from the 2018 Reedy Swamp fire
Research into the 2018 Reedy Swamp fire finds that many people consider bushfire preparation as…
COVID-19 challenged us all, while reminding us about the importance of basic safety benchmarks
Without question, dealing with COVID-19 has been daunting for all of us – citizens, business…
