A study from the UK has found that firefighter instructors have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, infection and illness. The study, from the University of Roehampton, London, UK, found that instructors can be exposed to multiple fires every month, which can lead to chronic inflammation,...
AP Sensing has unveiled the N45-Series, a powerful heat detector which will raise the bar for fibre optic heat detection. The product gives customers peace of mind to operate safely and sufficiently throughout their establishments, knowing they are covered for fire incidents. The LHD N45-Series boasts...
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the Olowu Spare Parts Market in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Although since extinguished, the local area is still counting the cost of the incident - which saw multiple properties worth millions of naira razed to the...
Halma has acquired Cypress-based company FirePro for US€150 million. FirePro is a leading designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression system. Its systems protect people, critical infrastructure and equipment from fire using a non-pressurised condensed aerosol technology that does not contain ozone-depleting substances of fluorinated greenhouse...
FDIC International 2023 will feature the 'Fire Rescue Station of the Future' - an interactive showcase of cutting-edge design and products. This will consist of a walk-through exhibition that highlights the essential programmatic changes to the current fire station model, looking at how current fire/rescue stations...
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) – a global organisation providing health, safety and environmental qualifications. Les Philpott, NEBOSH Chair, said: “Andy has an excellent track-record in realising the potential of...
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final touches are put to the project. The Department of Labour had condemned the old fire station building for non-compliance, according to the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Services (EMS)’s Acting Chief,...
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations to stop using them immediately due to a fire hazard. According to the NCC, they were informed of the issue by the product importer and distributor, Syntech Distribution. The product...
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound systems in commercial installations. With a total amplifier power density of 600 watts and full flexibility over its four channels, the PRM-4P600 perfectly fits small to mid-sized commercial installations, including retail stores,...
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving necessary water to combat naturally occurring fires. Without the rainfall necessary to increase water reserves, the dry and arid landscape is at threat of wildfires growing out of control, causing loss...