The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has published the 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, introducing new sections and updated content covering a range of developments in fire protection engineering, science and technology. First published in 1988, the handbook is used...
A deadly fire at a nightclub in Bangkok has renewed attention on the importance of fire safety management, emergency exits and evacuation planning in entertainment venues. The fire, which broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao venue in Bangkok late on Sunday night, resulted...
Fire protection professionals from across Saudi Arabia and beyond will gather in Riyadh this November to examine how emerging technologies, international standards and operational best practice can strengthen fire resilience across the Kingdom's rapidly expanding infrastructure. The Fire Protection & Technology Summit will take place on...
Fire detection manufacturer Apollo Fire Detectors has been named ESG Company of the Year at the Fire & Security Matters (FSM) Awards 2026, recognising its work to embed environmental, social and governance principles across its operations, products and supply chain. The award highlights Apollo’s ongoing sustainability...
As the world marks World Population Day on 11 July, security and fire professionals are increasingly focused on a challenge that extends far beyond population growth itself: The rapid expansion of cities. According to the United Nations, the world's population now stands at approximately 8.2 billion...
Magirus has announced the development of mobile antenna mast systems for defence and security applications. The company said the new systems are being designed to provide rapidly deployable communications, reconnaissance and command infrastructure, with deployment heights of up to 100 metres. Development builds on Magirus’ existing...
FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH has opened applications for the 2026 Ernst-Achilles-Preis, inviting students to submit outstanding research that could help shape the future of fire protection. The annual award recognises exceptional Bachelor's and Master's theses, as well as doctoral dissertations, that explore new developments in fire safety....
As wildfire seasons become longer and more intense around the world, Greece is pioneering a new approach to fire detection that could offer valuable insight for fire services looking to strengthen their own capabilities. The country has become the first in the world to integrate a...
Concerns have been raised over emergency response capabilities in the South African town of Heilbron after reports that it has been left without an operational fire engine, resulting in two separate fires going unattended. According to the Democratic Alliance (DA), Heilbron's only fire appliance was sent...
International®, AkzoNobel’s protective coatings brand, has launched Interchar® 1150, for on-site structural steel application. Ian Fletcher, Senior Product Manager at AkzoNobel said: “Interchar 1150 is the latest waterborne intumescent passive fire protection from International. Developed at our state-of-the-art furnace facility, the formulation has been optimised to...