Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has launched a new controller designed to provide scalable gas and flame detection across complex industrial environments. The MCX32-TP combines a touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI) with a modular architecture and high channel capacity. Teledyne says the system is intended for applications...
Fidelity SecureFire has launched what it describes as South Africa’s first nationwide proactive fire-risk ecosystem, designed to identify potential fire risks before flames appear. Developed in partnership with Sigfox South Africa, HEATWATCH combines intelligent heat monitoring, nationwide IoT connectivity, 24/7 command-centre oversight and access to Fidelity’s...
As France and Spain continue to battle severe wildfires, experts have identified a phenomenon believed to be new to the region that could significantly complicate firefighting operations: fire clouds. Also known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds, fire clouds develop when a wildfire becomes so large and intense that...
Hytrans is sending a mobile water transport system to France to support firefighting operations as emergency services continue to tackle ongoing wildfires. The deployment includes a truck carrying two HydroSub 150 units and a HoseLayerContainer equipped with 4,000 metres of hose, couplings and spare parts. According...
The SFPE Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 annual awards, recognising seven individuals whose work has contributed to advancing fire safety science, engineering and research. The awards celebrate achievements across a range of disciplines, from fire dynamics and engineering communication to human behaviour in...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has strengthened its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the appointment of Romnish Kapoor as Regional Sales Manager, reinforcing its commitment to supporting fire, electrical and life safety across the region. Based in Dubai, Kapoor...
An AI-supported early warning system designed to detect forest fires at the earliest possible stage is being tested under real-world conditions in Germany as part of the SmartForestFire project. The technology combines AI-powered image analysis, environmental sensors and wireless communications to identify smoke and potential fire...
World Nature Conservation Day on 28 July provides an opportunity to reflect on the increasing threat wildfires pose to communities, ecosystems and critical infrastructure worldwide. In recent years, fire services around the globe have faced increasingly severe wildfire seasons driven by rising temperatures, prolonged droughts and...
The global fire pump market is expected to surpass US$1 billion by 2035, driven by continued industrialisation and growing investment in fire protection systems, according to a new report from Custom Market Insights. Fire pumps play a critical role in maintaining water pressure for sprinkler and...
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has launched two new fire protection control panels, FALCON and FALCON Ex, expanding its portfolio of certified fire detection and extinguishing solutions for commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure applications. Developed around the principles of vigilance, reliability and precision, the new FALCON range...