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4th gen. firefighting bends the policies to the incident, not the incident to the policies. The fire service problem space always changes. Today it is changing faster than ever before. Construction is optimized, creating fragile buildings; Contents burn hotter and …

Fire detection is reaching new, advanced levels, designed to help save more lives. Edwards, continuing in its legacy as the inventor of the alarm bell, is the first multi-criteria smoke detector manufacturer to receive certification to the UL standard for …

During fires and emergencies within commercial and public buildings, individuals with disabilities are often the most vulnerable and require quick, reliable communication with rescuers. As part of its ongoing commitment to keep every building occupant safe during times of crisis, …

Pumping and aerial apparatus drivers/operators play a special role in the fire department. They use their skills to extinguish fires and perform fire rescue operations that occur on the upper floors of large residences and buildings. If you are interested …

In the world of fire and emergency services, hazardous materials incidents have some of the most devastating outcomes in regard to life, property, and environmental losses. For years, emergency responders and specialists have collaborated in an effort to limit these …

Holmatro has added three compact, lightweight rams to its 5000 Series rescue tools that are lighter than ever, without compromising on performance. All models have a capacity of 10.2 t / 22481 lbf at weights ranging from only 6.4 kg …

This ALL NEW edition meets ALL of the NFPA 1001, 2019 JPRs. Essentials 7 is the complete source for firefighter recruit and refresher training. Key features: Organized to meet the needs of students and instructors: Chapters 1-15 Fire Fighter I Chapters 16-22 …

Are you involved in firefighting and open to innovation on extinguishing methods or are you already a user of Compressed Air Foam (CAF) and do you want to know more about the various extinguishing possibilities of this versatile extinguishing technology? Then you shouldn’t …

Corrosion-resistant sprinklers designed for use in commercial occupancies TY-FRB announces its new Tyco® Series. TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers intended for commercial applications where corrosive conditions may exist. The TY-B has a 5 mm diameter heat-sensitive glass bulb rated standard …

The Australian fire protection industry has concerns with some regulatory approaches to firefighting foams, and calls for modifications. Firefighting foam is a suppression agent used for controlling and extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids.

Honeywell BW™ Ultra detector features Bluetooth connectivity, intelligent data management and best-in-class user interface Honeywell (NYSE: HON) launched a new connected portable gas detector designed to keep workers safe in dangerous confined spaces while featuring a simple and easy to …

Did you know that Kidde are distributors of the Spectrex range? As a leader in Flame and Gas detection, Spectrex is dedicated to protecting personnel, property and the environment. They operate in the harshest environmental conditions and are self-contained stand-alone …

Store spare SCBA cylinders, water cans, and fire extinguishers with these heavy-duty moulded-plastic cradles.

The efficiency of water mist in beating fires is no secret in the firefighter community. Water mist has a greater cooling effect and needs less water at the same time. The problem so far was, that with traditional methods and tools nothing …

Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection equipment, will be showcasing its latest products at FIREX on stand A325.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a business unit of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, today launched Luxfer ECLIPSE™, its new carbon composite cylinders for firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The launch coincides …

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of a new line of high-efficiency fire pumps offering superior flow performance with lower installation and lifecycle costs, outstanding durability and ease of maintenance. Building on Armstrong’s well-established presence in the UK fire suppression market, the new …

Maximum safety and control at 50% more power Holmatro introduces a new 12 bar lifting bag system, designed for safe and controlled lifting of heavy objects. With 50% more power the new lifting bags offer a 50% higher capacity than …