Ensuring safety in the petrochemical sector
Plant fire brigades play a pivotal role in mitigating the risks associated with fires and ensuring the safety of both lives and valuable assets. This article explores the necessity and significance of…
Understanding assurance of passive fire protection
In the realm of fire safety, the importance of passive fire protection cannot be overstated. Passive fire protection measures are crucial elements in ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants by preventing or delaying the spread of fire. In…
Strengthening resilience: a comprehensive guide to NFPA 1660 for disaster preparedness
This article is the first of a four-part series that looks at the key elements of NFPA 1660 (2024) Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery In an era marked by increasing uncertainty and volatility, the…
Unmanned systems used in search and rescue
Here at Unmanned Systems Consultancy our goal is to make military-spec technology available in the world of commercial public rescue. This is achieved by integrating sophisticated technology to support rescuers when they evaluate, locate and save, helping to speed up…
Managing fire risk with compartmentation
Compartmentation is a critical line of defence for fire safety, with accurate specification being essential to delivering life-saving performance in the event of a fire breaking out. Here Joshua Slack, UK Commercial Director for passive fire-protection specialist Promat, defines what…
Prioritising safety: protecting engineers and technicians in fire testing
Exploring the critical importance of ensuring the safety of testing engineers during fire test activities involves examining relevant local safety regulations, such as local regulation, and international standards, such as international standards, applicable to fire testing. Safety is paramount in…
High-pressure water mist – suitable for modern data-centre cooling methods
If you design data centres, you will have noticed that facilities are getting bigger – and hotter. As a result, data-centre cooling is evolving towards new techniques that provide effective, sustainable and cost-effective cooling that maintains the right temperature, even…
Make heat sources visible and extinguish with pinpoint accuracy
Thermal imaging cameras and extinguishing monitors Early fire detection systems using infrared technology enable the early recognition of fire and potential sources of fire (hotspots) within minutes, sometimes even before smoke or flames develop. Conventional fire detection systems, such as…
Keeping the freeze on fires in Europe’s growing cold storage space
Europe’’ freezers are filling up fast. Fuelled by the surge in online grocery shopping, a growing preference for healthy fresh produce and the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, demand for cold storage is booming. Allied Market Research forecasts the European…
3 Fire Safety Misconceptions that could put your Commercial Kitchen in Danger
News stories about restaurant fires are constant reminders of the importance of properly functioning automatic fire suppression systems in commercial food service and hotel operations. To avoid potentially disastrous fire events, restaurant and hotel owners and operators need to work…
Strengthening resilience – NFPA 1660 Disaster Preparedness: Planning and Implementation
This article is the second of a four-part series that discusses the key elements of NFPA 1660 (2024) Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The first article in the series introduced the significant consolidation of…
The safety challenge of achieving net zero
It is often the case that modifications to training schedules or the introduction of new content is required following major or critical incidents locally, regionally, or in some instances, internationally. As the Fire and Rescue Service respond to the impacts…
Pioneering fire safety: the role of heat and smoke detectors
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the fire detection and alarm industry is not just advancing but transforming. This transformation is driven by the need for systems that offer enhanced accuracy, efficiency and early-warning capabilities. The industry is at the forefront…
Evaluating the performance of chipboard core in timber fire doorsets
Setting the stage: the evolution of fire-door core materials The long-standing practice of using chipboard core in timber fire doorsets, primarily for its cost-effectiveness and fire-performance properties, now faces a pressing need for reassessment. The impact of natural and built…
Advancing fire safety in Africa: technology, education and policy
Fire safety is not just an important issue but a critical one that demands immediate attention in urban areas across Africa. The rapid urbanisation, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources pose significant challenges. Enhancing fire safety in African cities requires a…
Testing requirements and benefits of fire-suppression systems according to UAE.S 5041:2021
In a rapidly developing region like the UAE, where public transportation is a vital part of daily life, ensuring passengers’ safety is not just a priority – it’s a mission. Fire-suppression systems, especially in high-risk areas such as bus and…
Mobile extinguishing systems for the oil and petrochemical industry
Recently, FireDos published an article focused on the ‘Use of foam for fire fighting in tank farms of the oil- and petrochemical industry’. In that publication the focus was put on common tank farm configurations, laws and regulations, typical incidents,…
Hazardous-materials transportation – high-hazard rail
Railroad accidents have shown that high-hazard transportation situations can be risky and devastating. However, the global supply chain relies on rail transit to move commodities long distances through populated areas. This article will look at past hazardous-materials disasters and discuss…
Data, not opinions: gathering data for real-world firefighting applications
At Fomtec, our mantra is ‘Data, Not Opinions’. We recognize our ongoing responsibility to the industry to provide accurate, data-driven information. The Enviro Programme recently completed its 3,000th fire test, and we are committed to continuing our rigorous testing efforts.…
The RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy Foam Campus
Our Foam Campus features state-of-the-art live-fire training props and specialized foam-training programmes. We have incorporated lessons learned from the foam transition journey into new training objects and enhanced existing ones. The campus emphasizes the application of new fluorine-free foam types.…
