A phone call from a close friend and colleague is the catalyst for this article from Bob Rea QFSM, MBA, the third in his series. “Bob, I have a job for you! You are the only one I can think of who can bridge the gaps...
This article is part of an exclusive series by Abhishek Chhabra, Business Development Manager, Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants. Here he considers the compartmentation solutions that lets us 'see' through the passive fire protection focusing solely on understanding how fire resistance for glazing gets evaluated and...
The international connectivity to the Middle East continues to support the global aviation market as the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic lessen and is re-emerging as one of the major markets as the sector bounces back from the global turndown. As well as the...
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) provides FME readers with vital technical insight on critical testing and the difference between medium voltage and low voltage cables, plus the additional testing needed for medium voltage and the role of an independent third party and accredited...
Whether a manual hand pump, horse-drawn steam pumper, or a 400 HP engine, the apparatus sporting that iconic fire engine red paint – and in some cases white, yellow, or even lime – has been rushing down our streets and safeguarding human life and critical...
False fire alarms can cost companies money in both operation and reputation, as well as putting lives at risk. Sasi Kumar, Commercial Manager Middle East and Africa, Advanced explains. False fire alarms are a global problem. In the UK alone, they cost more than 1 billion...
Omar Al Barghouthi, Regional Director, Middle East, Dragos, looks at CART principles for improving the effectiveness of threat intelligence. GCC governments have all embarked on national programs to diversify their economies, and heavy industry is intended to play a major role in those stories. But those responsible...
… an internationally recognised radio distress signal used by many professions including seafarers, aviators and firefighters who are in a life-threatening situation or the situation they are in could become life-threatening. It is a signal no one wants to hear on the radio, and one...
As the movement towards clean energy gains momentum and interest and uptake of alternative energy sources grows across the globe, so too does a serious and unmitigated electrical safety risk for fire and emergency service personnel writes Jim Foran, Director, PVSTOP International. Photovoltaic (pv) systems,...
Since the very first firefighter helmets were introduced across the USA and Europe in the 1820s, fire helmets have evolved significantly in response to the introduction of new materials and technology, and to suit the changing nature of incidents and operations. Adil Afzal, MSA Safety’s...