Johnson Controls launches NG-2 Nitrogen Generator
A new product designed to extend the life of fire sprinkler systems has been launched by Johnson Con
23 April, 2024
Cape Town fire continues in mountain slopes
Over 300 firefighters have been fighting a fire on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South
19 April, 2024
Eco Light launches ZLD PRO Emergency Signage Luminaire
Eco Light has unveiled its latest innovation in emergency lighting with the introduction of the ZLD
17 April, 2024
SFN Fire Sprinkler International 2024
Fire Sprinkler International 2024 stands out as the highlight of the sprinkler calendar, marking the
16 April, 2024
18 fire protection companies facing prosecution for collusion
The South African Competition Commission has referred 18 fire protection companies to the Competitio
11 April, 2024
African man dies in Sharjah tower fire
An African man lost his life last week in Sharjah while attempting to escape a fire that broke out i
10 April, 2024
Two fire control companies engaged in cartel behaviour
Two companies that provide fire control and protection systems have been referred to the Competition
08 April, 2024
Owode market fire causes great loss
A fire destroyed parts of the Owode market in Offa Kwara State in the early hours of Tuesday morning
05 April, 2024
Easter fire displaces 700
An Easter fire devastated Cape Town’s informal settlements, leaving over 700 people homeless.
04 April, 2024
45 dead in ravine crash
An eight-year-old child was the only survivor of a bus crash which killed 45. The bus lost control a
02 April, 2024
Bright Light, ABC Solar and Huawei are helping community solar schemes
ABC Solar is a leading distributor of Huawei Fusionsolar energy products in South Africa. The compan
01 April, 2024
Vice President Bawumia commissions fire service academy and training school
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned the second National Fire Service
29 March, 2024
African Energy Chamber to visit Perenco after tragic fire
An offshore worker continues to remain missing after a fatal fire on a Perenco oil platform which le
27 March, 2024
Five dead and one missing in Perenco blaze
Five individuals have lost their lives and one person is still missing following a fire that broke o
26 March, 2024
KSA Bahrain fire and emergency services department receive multiple awards
The Fire and Emergency Services Department of NSA Bahrain has been recognized by Commander Navy Regi
25 March, 2024
Major fire destroys Al-Ahram Studio
A fire broke out in the Al-Ahram Studio located in Giza, causing three surrounding buildings to be e
19 March, 2024
Cause of fire at Gas to Liquids Refinery GTLR, Landfill site remains unknown
A fire broke out at the Gas to Liquids Refinery GTLR, Landfill (Compacted Domestic Waste) site, whic
18 March, 2024
Fire Ops South Africa on solar power risks
Solar panel fires are often caused by poor installation. Therefore, it’s important to choose a
15 March, 2024
Big 5 Construct Kenya to bolster growth in the country
Kenya’s construction sector is valued at USD$6.7 billion and is set to drive economic growth a
14 March, 2024
Study finds fire risks in more than a quarter of grid battery energy storage systems
A new report has found that lithium-ion is vital for large-scale renewable energy growth, however, t
08 March, 2024
Advanced Fire Suppression Global strategic alliance to enhance fire suppression
Advanced Fire Suppression Global and HANSA-FLEX South’s strategic alliance is set to enhance fire su
07 March, 2024
Mauritius fire claimed the lives of six pilgrims during sacred walk
A fire in Mauritius took the lives of six people after the blaze broke out during a Hindu pilgrimage
05 March, 2024
Lagos church fire cause remains unknown
A popular church in Lagos was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday morning (28th February). The Househol
29 February, 2024
Wildfires in Africa could be helped by an unlikely source
The crucial role of forest elephants in the Central African Republic is essential in protecting the
27 February, 2024
Valencia fire opens doors to cladding scrutiny
Valencia, Spain is currently facing an ongoing blaze after a block of apartments caught fire in the
23 February, 2024
Teleste receives a Gold Medal in sustainability
Teleste announced it received a Gold Medal award in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating, mar
23 February, 2024
Huawei talks energy storage for powering Africa’s growth
During the Solar Power Africa event, Huawei spoke about the role energy storage will play in support
20 February, 2024
Solar Power Africa held talks about the future of energy and industry growth
The energy industry’s shift from natural resources to technology created discussions at the Solar Po
16 February, 2024
Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2024 will welcome global professionals this year
Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2024 is the largest construction event in Nigeria, welcoming construction pr
14 February, 2024
Premier helps with construction of new fire station in Robertson
Premier Alan Winde recently helped to open a new fire station in Roberston, in the Langeberg Local M
13 February, 2024
South African authorities issued a full evacuation of coastal communities due to wildfires
Authorities in South Africa ordered a full evacuation of Pringle Bay, near Cape Town after wildfires
05 February, 2024
APPO and AEC sign MoU to boost Africa’s oil and gas sector
The African Energy Chamber and African Petroleum Producers Organisation signed a memorandum of under
31 January, 2024
South African emergency crews respond to wildfires across parts of Western Cape
The Western Cape emergency crews responded to multiple wildfires across the weekend as the spread th
30 January, 2024
More than 100 families affected after woman caused deadly fire in CBD
The latest building fire in the CBD has affected more than 100 families after a woman threw paraffin
24 January, 2024
Fire expert told CBD inquiry there are no national fire codes in SA after blaze killed 77
A devastating fire at the Usindiso building in the Johannesburg CBD last year was one of Africa’s de
23 January, 2024
Working on Fire launched project to teach fire safety awareness after devastating blaze
Working on Fire has launched an empowering project to equip communities with fire safety skills afte
22 January, 2024
Teledyne launches high-performance gas detection with easy deployment
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection released its new solution which provides businesses with peace of
19 January, 2024
New security plan in place for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations is Africa’s biggest energy event and attracts thousands
16 January, 2024
New report finds natural disasters cost billions each year
New data finds that natural disasters cost the world billions in losses last year after figures were
15 January, 2024
EOC launches Thermal by FLIR early fire detection system
Teledyne FLIR announced that Eye on Cloud (EOC) Tech, a video security and thermal imaging IP camera
10 January, 2024
Reconstruction commences on South Africa’s Parliament building
South Africa’s Parliament is to finally begin reconstruction, two years after it was destroyed
08 January, 2024
Middle East Supply fears fuel oil price rise
The first week of January sees oil prices rising in surges each morning, an uptick fueled by growing
05 January, 2024
Holmatro unveils Pentheon Series
Holmatro – manufacturers of high tech, high quality rescue tools – have released its nex
04 January, 2024
SafeQuip revolutionising fire safety in South Africa
SafeQuip is aiming to be at the forefront of South Africa’s lithium fire extinguisher revolution to
03 January, 2024
China and Egypt launch MISRAT-2 satellite
Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, said that aid from China has helped Egypt to become
29 December, 2023
Bush Fire in Simonstown
A bushfire has broken out in the province of Simonstown in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Eme
21 December, 2023
UAE Company secures Zimbabwe land the size of the UK
Blue Carbon – a company only a year old, with impressive projects but nothing stand out yet in
20 December, 2023
Eight dead following Guinea explosion, fire
Eight have been killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital
18 December, 2023
New Power Plant to bring safety and empower markets in South Africa
Societies in South Africa struggle with frequent blackouts, and currently only have one nuclear powe
15 December, 2023
Seychelles: State of Emergency Lifted – full details
Seychelles has re-opened its doors to visitors and transit, following a terrible explosion which lef
14 December, 2023
Flooding causes explosion at Seychelles Depot
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawam has declared a state of emergency following an explosi
12 December, 2023
85% of global organisations have no risk assessment for Lithium-ion batteries
We live in a world where Lithium-ion batteries are dominant in both work and personal lives, present
08 December, 2023
Kask’s Quantum fire helmets
Following the historical evolution of fire-fighting helmets, Kask has unveiled their iteration of th
27 November, 2023
Climate is heading for ‘hellish’ conditions says UN secretary
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai next week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guter
23 November, 2023
Flooding continues in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and Malawi
Our previous article looked at sudden flash flooding in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia – and new
09 November, 2023
Floods destroys East Africa homes
Floods have torn through East Africa following torrential downpours, affecting tens of thousands acr
08 November, 2023
Siemens to invest $2 Billion in Worldwide Projects
Today, Siemens announced an investment of 150 million US dollars in a new high-tech manufacturing pl
07 November, 2023
IntelliCom Advanced Gateway from Potter
“This groundbreaking solution eliminates compromises and takes fire safety to a whole new leve
03 November, 2023
Hytera set to transform industries operating in high-risk environments
Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and sol
26 October, 2023
Advanced Welcomes John Newbury as Product Management and Digital Director
Advanced, a leading provider of cutting-edge fire safety solutions, is pleased to announce the appoi
25 October, 2023
How could cloud-seeding benefit Africa?
What is Cloud-Seeding? The entire operation is currently built around 4 planes, each mounted with 24
17 October, 2023
Illegal electrical connections pose fire risks in Cape Town
Illegal electrical connections in Cape Town, South Africa, pose a number of fire risks according to
12 October, 2023
Fire at Egypt Police Headquarters
A fire has torn through a police facility in Ismalilia, Egypt and raged for several hours before bei
06 October, 2023
Gas Imaging Systems
Gas suppression and identification systems continue to evolve, with new innovations reaching the mar
05 October, 2023
Richards Bay woodchip fire now under control
A runaway fire that began in a woodchip factory in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is now
03 October, 2023Iraq Wedding Hall Fire kills 200
A fire in a wedding hall in Baghdad has taken the lives of over 100 people, with 200 injured. A newl
29 September, 2023
The Latest in Fire Systems
A stunning, 11-storey restaurant, and fitness complex in Totalstay, Cape Town, has been fitted with
28 September, 2023
Hochiki’s Fire and Safety Solutions
Africa is a region known for its dry, arid climate, which makes it prone to wildfires and other type
27 September, 2023
Another hijacked building in flames in Johannesburg
Another hijacked building has burst into flames in Johannesburg, spurring the city manager to declar
19 September, 2023
Baltic Fire Laboratory: The Limits of your equipment
Codes, compliance, standards and accessible technology continue to evolve for businesses across fire
18 September, 2023
Morocco Earthquake nears 3,000 lives lost
Cars were buried under rubble, buildings in states of disrepair, and over 2,800 lives were lost with
13 September, 2023
PROFIT BY PIPING LOGISTICS NEW WATERFLOW SWITCHES
Piping Logistics has expanded its product range with two new types of water flow switches. We are pr
11 September, 2023
Vimal Fire Control’s 10500 gallons per minute
The first of its kind in the world, Vimal Fire Control’s humungous new foam monitor has the ca
07 September, 2023
Johannesburg 2023 September Blaze
One of South Africa’s worst building disasters – 76 people dead and dozens more injured
05 September, 2023
The African Climate Action Summit
The African Climate Action Summit takes place next week in Kenya and will look at the variety of Afr
04 September, 2023
More than 70 dead in Johannesburg Migrant Building Blaze
Tragedy has struck Johannesburg as a blaze has taken the lives of over 70 individuals. The city has
31 August, 2023
BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTING DRONES
In the US, more than 900 state and local emergency services agencies use drones in one way or anothe
30 August, 2023
Building collapse in Nigeria Capital
Thursday 24th, a building has collapsed in the centre of Abuja, killing two people and leaving many
25 August, 2023
Raciega joins International Water Mist Association
Bogdan Raciega has joined the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) Scientific Council. Racieg
22 August, 2023
Purifying Water across Africa
Due to the infrastructure of Africa, water is unevenly distributed, meaning that millions of South A
21 August, 2023
How will AI impact the Fire-fighting industry
Africa is surging in technology at the moment, with fields such as data centres, the cloud and robot
15 August, 2023
Firefighting Grenades
The firefighting marketplace continues to rapidly evolve, with new innovative technologies being int
11 August, 2023
Update on Canada Wildfires
Since our previous article covering the Canadian wildfires, the situation has changed, however, fire
10 August, 2023
Using Sonic Fire Extinguishers
The fire marketplace is constantly evolving, one of the new innovations is Sonic Fire extinguishers
08 August, 2023
Construction industry gathers at the tenth edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa
The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa with co-located events including the Big 5 Sout
27 July, 2023
Algeria wildfires kill up to 34 as blaze continues
Our coverage continues of the devastating fire that is currently tearing through the Algeria-Tunisia
25 July, 2023
Oum Teboul – Tunisia border closed due to fire
The sky is painted a grim orange, as a result of a week-long fire that Tunisian firefighters have be
25 July, 2023Chrinica’s Purifog to beat indoor air contiminants
As a result of more work being done indoors following the pandemic, indoor pollution is on the rise.
24 July, 2023
Heatwaves continue to affect Africa
Monday, July 3rd was the hottest day ever recorded globally, largely as a result of heatwaves origin
21 July, 2023
Regulation of Radioactive Material Transport in Africa
For the last six decades, the IAEA’s regulations for the safe transport of Radioactive Materia
14 July, 2023
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia wraps up with $161 million potential business expected
The largest construction event in the country, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia 2023, recently concluded in
13 July, 2023
17 dead after gas leak at Boksburg Squatter Camp
A gas cylinder containing nitrous oxide, improperly stored at the Angelo Squatter camp outside of Bo
11 July, 2023
Fire Control Doors – Cruise Ships to Highrise Buildings
Typically used on cruise ships, large compound-material doors are slid shut in the event of a fire,
07 July, 2023
Morocco invest over $22 million in Wildfire control
Last month, Morocco set forth to invest over $22 million in wildfire prevention and control, as a re
06 July, 2023
New on the marketplace: WaterStop by Ajax
Ajax Systems have launched new leak prevention and flow control technology in the form of WaterStop,
30 June, 2023
Concerns over individuals in delapidated buildings along Joburg Rail Lines
Concerns have been raised by officials regarding the individuals who are living in abandoned buildin
26 June, 2023
Second Wave of South Africa Firefighters head to Alberta
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Working on Fire programme is deploying a
20 June, 2023
South African Parliament Building to be fully restarted in 2025
On January 22nd 2022, a large fire tore through the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town.
15 June, 2023
Dryad Global report shows maritime crime decrease in West Africa
Dryad Global published its Annual Report 2022/2023, which demonstrates that war risk, illegal territ
14 June, 2023Kenya, France partner to unveil forest fire management project
In partnership with the French Government, the Kenya Forest Service has announced the ambitious Capa
13 June, 2023South African Firefighters head to Canada to battle wildfires
More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the comi
07 June, 2023
DetectorTesters debut Testifire XTR2 at Firex 2023
FIREX International 2023 featured a large number of companies showcasing innovations within the Fire
31 May, 2023
South African Weather Service issues extreme high fire warning
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple extremely high fire danger conditions expected
05 May, 2023
12 people detained over Beijing hospital fire
Following the recent devastating Beijing hospital fire that killed 29 people, Chinese authorities ha
21 April, 2023
Advanced expands team into Africa
Advanced is continuing its push forward in the Middle East and Africa, with another appointment to i
11 April, 2023
Study finds firefighter instructors at increased risk of cardiac events
A study from the UK has found that firefighter instructors have an increased risk of cardiovascular
07 April, 2023
AP Sensing launches N45-Series
AP Sensing has unveiled the N45-Series, a powerful heat detector which will raise the bar for fibre
04 April, 2023Fire erupts in Lagos spare parts market
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the Olowu Spare Parts Market in the Ikeja area of Lagos Stat
03 April, 2023
Halma acquires FirePro for €150 million
Halma has acquired Cypress-based company FirePro for US€150 million. FirePro is a leading designer a
31 March, 2023
Fire Rescue Station of the Future on display at FDIC
FDIC International 2023 will feature the ‘Fire Rescue Station of the Future’ – an
29 March, 2023
New Chief Exec for NEBOSH
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupa
24 March, 2023
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station on schedule
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final to
21 March, 2023
Portable power station recalled due to fire risk
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations
16 March, 2023
Bosch launches new power amplifier
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound
15 March, 2023
Droughts leading to more wildfires in Africa
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving nec
14 March, 2023
Honeywell launches UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke de
10 March, 2023
Grassfire prompts regulation change at OR Tambo Airport
A grass fire at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has prompted Airports Company South A
03 March, 2023
New York cracks down on e-bike fires
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent fut
28 February, 2023
Patol to showcase fire detection technologies at NEC
Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable
24 February, 2023
Ford halts production of electric F-150 following battery fire
Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after
23 February, 2023
Reconstruction on fire-gutted South African parliament starts
More than a year after a fire destroyed much of the parliament building in Cape Town, reconstruction
23 February, 2023
PyroPhobic Systems selected by General Motors
PyroPhobic Systems Ltd chosen has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery pl
22 February, 2023
Rwanda Insurers Association: Fire Insurance Drops 17%
According to the Rwanda Insurers Association, assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2 trill
20 February, 2023
New non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems
Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer out
16 February, 2023
Tyco expands Riser Manifold family
Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a comme
15 February, 2023
Coopers Fire highlights the cost of false fire alarms
False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for business
13 February, 2023
Report looks to plants for improving global fire forecasting
A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting
08 February, 2023
ESO makes fire service predictions for 2023
Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry a
03 February, 2023
UK firefighters prepare to strike
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in the UK have backed walkouts by a majority of 88%, with a turno
02 February, 2023
Danati Fire & Safety improves investigation time
Danati Fire & Safety – a leading investigator of fires and explosions in South Africa – has been
31 January, 2023
IFE: Supporting members through legislative change
This blog first appeared on on the IFE website. Today (23rd January 2023), the Fire Safety (England)
26 January, 2023
Concerns over fire kits distribution
Following on from a blaze that gutted six informal structures in Helen Square, Nomzamo, Cape Town, f
26 January, 2023
Joburg boosts fire and rescue vehicle numbers
The city of Johannesburg is adding an additional 17 fire and rescue vehicles to its fleet which will
25 January, 2023
Advanced expands its Africa and Middle East sales team
Fire protection solutions firm Advanced has appointed Sargunan Sellamuthu as Business Development Ma
23 January, 2023
Zenova commences production of mini fire extinguisher
Zenova has begun production of the FX500 fire extinguisher, with orders already being placed in the
20 January, 2023Fire guts Nigerian Police HQ
Fire has ripped through the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command headquarters, destroying multip
17 January, 2023
Hundreds of firefighters leave Zimbabwe
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni, said in his end-of-year message that elevated numbers of Zimbabwean fi
16 January, 2023
Daimler warns of Mercedes Benz fire risk
Daimler has warned owners of some of its luxury cars that a technical defect could lead to a fire. T
13 January, 2023
Dräger’s light-weight cylinders reduce firefighter fatigue
Dräger has commercialised a firefighting breathing apparatus that uses the world’s lightest t
11 January, 2023
Guyana Fire Service gains $81.8 million in vehicles
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested $81.8 million in vehicles for the Guyana Fire Service to h
10 January, 2023
Alien vegetation fuels mountain fires
A mountain fire on the Western Cape, South Africa, was fuelled mainly by alien vegetation, which ham
09 January, 2023
Zico’s QUIC-RELEASE fire extinguisher holder
Zico is helping to ensure the safe storage of fire extinguishers, with its QUIC-RELEASE Fire Extingu
06 January, 2023
New projects and vehicles for Ghana
Ghana’s Fire Academy and Training School has gained two new 2-storey dormitory blocks, a 2-storey c
04 January, 2023
EU building in Central African Republic ‘ravaged by fire’
The EU’s official representation in the Central African Republic was hit by a major overnight fire,
20 December, 2022
African power station catches fire after suspected fuel leak
Firefighters have been called to Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga in South Africa. The fire is beli
15 December, 2022
Cause of Table Mountain fire still unknown
The recent fire that ravaged parts of Cape Town’s Table Mountain has been contained by authori
02 November, 2022
NFPA issues fire safety for electric bikes and scooters
The National Fire Protection Association® has responded to fire officials’ concerns about the
31 October, 2022
Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro reignites
A wildfire on Mount Kilimanjaro has reignited, despite fire officials thinking it was under control.
26 October, 2022
Magirus presents the Wolf C1 for mission support and logistics
Magirus, a global automotive leader active in the Commercial and Specialty Vehicles, has launched th
19 October, 2022
Embed fire safety into urban planning
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World Bank, is three
12 October, 2022
Urgent call for aerial firefighting assistance in South Africa’s Northern Cape fire
Urgent firefighting assistance has been called to South Africa’s Northern Cape region to suppo
11 October, 2022
New guidance
Over the past decade, there have been substantial advancements related to fire risk assessment throu
05 October, 2022
Crime prevention and community risk reduction
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a largely unheard of concept for the fire s
28 September, 2022
Guidance & innovation
Kamal A. Hadi, Regional Director Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Global Fire Equipment (GFE
21 September, 2022
A solution is needed now!
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine free foams (SFFF) in fixed fi
14 September, 2022
Aerial supremacy
Drone aircraft have seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, both for recreation and for m
09 September, 2022
South Africa’s biggest airport closes a runway after grass fire
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been forced to close one of its runways after a ne
06 September, 2022
A closer Look at Global Certifications – managing multiple priorities
Producers who maintain a diverse product portfolio are often challenged to meet a wide range of regu
02 September, 2022
IFSEC Europe to launch in October 2023 as new addition to the IFSEC brand
IFSEC Europe will launch in October 2023 as a new addition to the IFSEC brand. The new addition come
01 September, 2022
Foam is the most critical component
Firefighting foam is seen as a complicated firefighting method even though flammable liquid fires ma
26 August, 2022
At least 38 dead in Algeria wildfires
Emergency officials have confirmed at least 38 people have died in the wildfires that have swept thr
22 August, 2022
Reduce risk, optimise cost, grow together
Outsourcing is nothing new, particularly in a market saturated with a variety of companies that deli
19 August, 2022
Deadly fires fires rage through Africa’s Algeria
Deadly forest fires in northern Algeria in Africa have killed 26 people and left dozens more injured
18 August, 2022
UAE and UK to fund Dh540m package for emergency services in Senegal including fire response
The UK and UAE have announced a joint support package of Dh540m for Senegal to boost emergency respo
16 August, 2022
Fire alarms: what if you have autism?
We hear fire alarms activate every day. It’s vital for the early detection of fire and the eva
12 August, 2022
A core fire safety measure
Fire safety is achieved by a combination of complementary management, active and passive fire safety
29 July, 2022
Giving back – life after the fire & rescue service
Internationally recognised and respected expert in training Bob Rea QFSM, reflects on his career in
22 July, 2022
Moroccan firefighters battle country’s largest wildfires
Moroccan firefighters have been battling wildfires that have ravaged forests in five northern provin
20 July, 2022
AHI Carrier introduces uniquely designed wireless alarm solutions
Manufacturer of fire and life safety products, Kidde Safety Europe, has extended its range to includ
18 July, 2022
Keeping cool under extreme conditions
Mechanical pipe connections stand up to direct fire to ensure the water supply they carry to critica
15 July, 2022
Over 500 Ghanian fire service recruits pass out
Over five hundred new recruits in the Ghanian fire service have successfully passed their training a
13 July, 2022
Fire safety equipment market to be worth $114.1 billion by 2026
The global fire safety equipment market size is projected to reach $114.1 billion by 2026 according
13 July, 2022
UK Government provides vital finance for emergency services overhaul in Senegal including fire safety
The UK Government has confirmed its support to provide vital finance to strengthen the fire response
11 July, 2022
Building fire resilience
We are all aware that fire cannot be bound by regulations and a mismatch in international regulation
08 July, 2022
Safer fire safety logbooks
The paper fire logbook is a fixture of millions of buildings across the world and plays a crucial ro
01 July, 2022
Passport to fire safety
The concept of holistic fire engineering has always resonated with Dr Bob Docherty, MD of Flamerisk
24 June, 2022
IFSEC Global Top Influencers in Security and Fire 2022 unveiled
IFSEC’s Global top influencers in security and fire safety have been unveiled for 2022. The wi
21 June, 2022
Digital twins
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire – the UK’s greatest loss of life in a building fire in 100 ye
17 June, 2022
Evolving technologies create new practices
The world is ever-changing, as are ships and cargoes, thus regulations are frequently reviewed and u
10 June, 2022
Discovery launches private firefighting service in South Africa’s Joburg
Financial services company Discovery and Advanced Emergency Management Services have launched a priv
09 June, 2022
Testing intumescent coatings is crucial
Passive fire protection measures are a key consideration in every building’s design and ensuring the
27 May, 2022
Two children die in house fire in Cape Town
A house fire in Cape Town’s Bishop Lavis has killed two children on Friday 6th May. According
09 May, 2022
City of Cape Town responded to over 22,000 emergency calls in the last year
The City of Cape Town says its Fire and Rescue Service responded to an overwhelming number of emerge
05 May, 2022
Assessment reports over 1,200 people affected in South Africa’s Langa fire
The recent fire in Cape Town’s Langa has affected over 1,200 people, according to initial asse
22 April, 2022
FIREX: Thousands expected at FIREX International to discover latest advancements in fire safety innovation
Leading fire industry tradeshow, FIREX, returns 17-19 May and is expected to be bigger than ever. As
15 April, 2022
Enormous explosion felt in Egypt’s Nasr City as fire breaks out
An explosion and blaze has broken out in Cairo’s Nasr City. Authorities have attended the scen
14 April, 2022
Ghana establishes forensic laboratory with firefighter training program
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced plans to host training for firefighters alongsi
08 April, 2022
Fire destroys Somaliland wholesale market
A huge fire has destroyed the central market in the capital of the breakaway Somali region of Somali
04 April, 2022
Fire at South African orphanage kills 13 children
A South African official says 13 children are dead after a fire tore through an orphanage in Johanne
29 March, 2022
Fire and security conference Securex West Africa set to return in May
Securex, West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and fa
23 March, 2022
Live training sessions at IFSEC & FIREX to close the skills gap in security and fire
Live installer training IFSEC and FIREX is aiming to close the skills gap within fire services in th
22 March, 2022
‘Worrying’ reemergence of wildfires due to climate change
Integrated fire management agency Working On Fire have issued a statement over the ‘worrying&#
17 March, 2022
Nairobi to unveil first disaster communication centre to support emergency response
Nairobi has announced it is set to open its first disaster communication centre to enable it respond
10 March, 2022South Africa’s National Assembly to consider special bill to help fund refurbishments after Parliament fire
South Africa’s National Assembly is considering a special bill to help fund the repair work ne
08 March, 2022
IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire awards is open for nominations!
The IFSEC Global awards are open and calling for nominations for influencers within the security and
25 February, 2022
70 firefighters called upon to contain and suppress fire at Cape Town’s Table View
Firefighters have fought to contain a raging fire in Table View after strong winds fanned the flames
19 February, 2022
New report finds South Africa fire at UPL warehouse spewed dangerous gases
A fire at a South African warehouse owned and used by UPL Ltd. has released harmful chemicals across
17 February, 2022
3 rescued, 7 missing after Nigerian oil vessel fire
A Nigerian oil production vessel fire has seen three crew members rescued but seven are still missin
09 February, 2022
Arson suspected after fire at Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral
A fire that broke out in the basement of St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town in the early hours
07 February, 2022
Gambian fire service celebrates 30th year of link up with UK counterpart
The Gambian fire service is celebrating a 30 year partnership with a UK counterpart, based in Avon.
03 February, 2022
