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How to find a good watermist system manufacturer
As with anything you acquire you want to make sure you have a good product.…
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…
Fire protection system security
In todays uncertain times, the issue of security of vital infrastructure like power stations, oil…
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 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…
Fire safety: where responsibility lies
Have you ever noticed a building’s fire suppression system? Probably not. They are there to…
Ensuring compliance in smoke ventilation life safety systems
This feature looks to reiterate the importance of using fully compliant life safety products and…
A guide to foam and foam proportioning equipment – Part 1
Fire presents many challenges, not least because of the variables that determine which suppression medium…
Testing innovative technology to improve fire safety and future-proof homes
This feature discusses a recent project to test how the Plumis Automist fire-suppression system could…
Bus fire-system requirements: what’s been happening since the introduction of UNECE R107?
Fires in mass transportation, and buses specifically, have been a long-term concern. The very nature…
Fluorine-free foam systems – a solution is needed now!
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine-free foams (SFFF)…
Electric vehicle fires on ships
The Felicity Ace and her cargo of thousands of burnt vehicles – some of them…
Reducing PFAS levels in firefighters by blood and plasma donation
Historically firefighters have been occupationally exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances such as PFOS, PFHxS and PFOA…
Principle and application of aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) with an innovative method for very early fire alarms – Part 2
In Part 2 of this article, the smoke detection performance of the particle-charging method is…
Electric detection technology provides intelligent fire protection for commercial kitchens
The latest fire-protection systems provide real-time monitoring capabilities, streamline maintenance and evolve with kitchens as…
Thermal imaging and the Industrial Internet of Things are improving early fire detection
Industrial facilities are finding ways to prevent fire damage by identifying hot spots with thermal…
Unsprinklered buildings: do we clearly understand the impact of fire?
Fire regulations are designed with life safety in mind and not property protection. People need…