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Calculating tenability conditions when smoke drops below 2m
While it is always recommended to design fire safety systems to maintain the smoke layer…
Modern technology will further improve fire safety around the world
On March 25, Russia experienced its deadliest blaze in nearly a decade, killing 64 people…
Fire-safe cladding: building a culture of compliance
The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017 was a harsh awakening for the building…
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…
Beyond the politics and blame: Evaluating crisis responses
Crisis events are high consequence and hold significant stakes for all involved. For residents and…
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 Catastrophic fire danger ratings (Australia’s highest danger level for fire) for many communities. During this time, a number of large and damaging fires occurred, but fortunately no human lives were lost during the worst of the conditions.
Singapore’s first pneumatic powered exoskeleton tailored for firefighters
TRIGEN Automotive, a leading Singapore manufacturer of special function vehicles and robotics solutions for emergency…
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…
Oil and gas inspections with paperless solutions
The oil and gas industry remains one of the largest, most important and lucrative of…
Transforming fire safety
Fire safety is a major concern. We’re living in a world that has been shaken…
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…
Teamwork when the heat is on
Individuals working in emergency management teams often face incredible pressure, which can have a really…
Great communication begins with connection
When disaster strikes, law enforcement and disaster-relief agencies rely on the ability to access shared…
Presenting the evidence
What do you do when notified that you are required to give evidence in court,…
Fighting back on heat stress
Heat stress is especially life-threatening for firefighters and remains the number-one cause of firefighter casualties.…
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…
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…
High Reach Extendable Turrets (HRET) – Beyond airports
The high reach extendable turret or HRET as known in the firefighting industry greatly enhances…
Trust in PPE
With a host of firefighting PPE available on the international market, varying in cost and…
Learning lessons from research insights: Black Saturday
The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires made history as one of Australia’s deadliest and costliest peacetime…
Dust explosion mitigation methods
The danger of an explosion is ever-present in industrial processes that handle combustible dust. While…
