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Why use CAF in ARFF?
Aviation has always been an industry with an increased potential for fire danger since powered…
Is digital transformation a key to unlocking fire safety?
The safety of people and property is a core responsibility of all employers, facilities managers,…
Optical flame detection and field of view
Many flame detector manufacturers look to develop products with unique specifiable features that customers value.…
Reacton wins one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history
Reacton Fire Suppression are proud to announce that they have secured an extremely large project…
Are you ready for the new UK Building Regulations?
The new amended Part B of the Building Regulations came into force in the UK…
Future fire sprinkler heads are digital
Fire sprinklers might be a safety necessity, but they come with their own risks in…
Determining the optimum replacement periods of optical smoke detectors and alarms
In the UK there are no strict mandatory replacement periods, within British Standards, for smoke…
How regularly are your fire dampers tested?
Did you know legally in Europe, fire dampers should be tested every 6 months? I…
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…