Author: Mike Dingle

Climate change’s adverse effects are increasingly noticeable in our daily lives, particularly with abrupt changes in ecosystems and the magnitude of catastrophic events. Wildfires have been one of these events that have experienced a significant growth in frequency and size, burning hectares of forest lands...

On the 15th of May 2024, in Riyadh, Fire Middle East magazine will host the inaugural Fire Middle East Conference, utilising a network of over 20 years in the making, with input from industry veterans in the form of an advisory board, guidance and backing...

Fire is a powerful adversary that can wreak havoc on life, property, and the environment. In industrial and high-hazard facilities, the risk of a fast-growing and potentially huge fire is ever-present; consequently, quick, effective fire protection systems are paramount. The deluge system stands out as...

Reacton® Fire Suppression and partners Tabra Trading recently won one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history. Winning the Emirates Transport tender to fit over 2,300 school buses was monumental not only for Reacton but for the future of bus fire...

Blaine Hoyt, HRS Systems, Inc. explores the imperative of optimising automatic fire sprinkler systems. Water-based suppression and control mode systems are vital in fire safety, significantly reducing loss of life and property damage. However, their effectiveness depends on the precision of their design. In designing water-based...

For centuries, building owners have relied on traditional fire sprinklers and their supporting systems for the protection of the structure, and its occupants, as well as a wide range of materials and flammable contents. Fire sprinklers continue to protect property and save countless lives each...

“Strong demand for Potter Global Technologies’ life safety products has accelerated our expansion plans in the Middle East,” said Gerry Connolly, CEO of Potter Global Technologies adding: “Potter is committed to providing improved support to our area partners with localised product inventories and professional in-region...

Adlington, United Kingdom: Global manufacturer of flame-resistant fabrics, Carrington Textiles, is exhibiting its latest developments in stretch FR and sustainable workwear products, at Intersec in Dubai in January 2024. The company’s latest innovation, Flametougher 290AS Flex, represents a significant advancement in electrical arc flash protection with...

Founded in 1979, FireDos has over 100 employees working at the company’s headquarters in Woelfersheim, Germany, as well as two production facilities in Germany and Poland, all of which specialise in the development and production of innovative and reliable proportioning systems, extinguishing monitors, and trailers...

Day one of Intersec's 25th edition has truly set the bar high with over 1,100 global exhibitors featuring their most ground-breaking products, and 45,000+ professionals gathering to catch some of the insightful sessions from the Security Leaders’ Summit, where industry leaders shared actionable insights. The Safety...

The Fire Middle East magazine team is currently at Intersec Dubai which has officially opened its doors for its silver jubilee edition. The newest innovations in the fire sector are being showcased here - with an estimated 70% of the industry heading for the Dubai World...

Sasi Kumar, Commercial Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Advanced, explains how wireless fire alarm technology is experiencing real growth in the Middle East with customers recognising its benefits including its robust performance. Wireless fire alarm technology is gaining ground in the Middle East...

Fire is a powerful adversary that can wreak havoc on life, property, and the environment. In industrial and high-hazard facilities, the risk of a fast-growing and potentially huge fire is ever-present; consequently, quick, effective fire protection systems are paramount. The deluge system stands out as...

Vimal Fire Controls is a 42-year-old leading fire safety company, commanding a global presence and epitomising commitment to deploying cutting-edge technologies and ultra-modern innovative solutions. Vimal Fire Controls is India’s only company to provide conceptual designing, integrated R&D, manufacturing, installation, live demos, and commissioning. It is...

In his role, Paul Trew will assume responsibility for developing the IFE’s position on wider issues within the sector and informing members of the Institution’s involvement in the various working groups and industry forums. His remit will involve working closely with similar organisations and institutions...

Thirty-seven new rescue and firefighting points throughout Abu Dhabi have been activated, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has announced. The launch of the new point will help to enhance the emergency response time, as well as improve readiness for dealing with potential emergencies and...

The first week of January sees oil prices rising in surges each morning, an uptick fueled by growing apprehensions that there will be disruptions in the Middle East's oil supply lines, particularly due to issues at a Libyan oilfield and amid global tensions. “While the geopolitical...

Holmatro - manufacturers of high tech, high quality rescue tools - have released its next-gen Pentheon Series, to deliver an evolution in rescue tools technology. As with all Holmatro solutions, the newest tools feature excellent speed, control and ease of battery management. But, this is further...

Homeowners in the UAE who have yet to install the fire safety system, Hassantuk, now face a potential fine of Dh1,000. A cabinet decision in 2020 set a deadline of January 1st 2024 for all homes to fit the system, after several fatal housefires in the...

Sasi Kumar, Commercial Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Advanced explains how wireless fire alarm technology is experiencing real growth in the Middle East with customers recognising its benefits including its robust performance. Wireless fire alarm technology is gaining ground in the Middle East...

Remote resorts and hotel destinations offer unique tourism experiences providing a haven of tranquillity away from the vigour of urban living. Still, they also come with inherent risks, particularly regarding fire and emergency response reflects Peter Stephenson, BEng (Hons) Fire Engineering, FIFireE, Director, Fire Safety...

Javad Owji on Monday confirmed that a nationwide disruption to Iran's petrol stations was caused by a cyberattack. The hacking group attacked petrol stations across the country, citing political situations in Israel as the driving motivator behind the attack. "This cyberattack was carried out in a controlled...

Reacton® Fire Suppression and partners Tabra Trading recently won one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history. Winning the Emirates Transport tender to fit over 2,300 school buses was monumental not only for Reacton but for the future of Bus fire...

Blue Carbon - a company only a year old, with impressive projects but nothing stand out yet in its portfolio, has secured land in Zimbabwe, equivalent to the size of the United Kingdom, across five African nations. Under a new agreement with Zimbabwe's environment minister, Blue...

From January 16 to 18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the silver jubilee edition of Intersec Dubai will host 1,000 exhibitors from 60 nations. Intersec 2024, marking its 25th anniversary, is poised to make history as the largest edition yet. With a theme of...

Eight have been killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital city of Conakry early on Monday 18th December 2023. Whilst the blaze was being brought under control, an officer on scene gave the above as a provisionary toll. [caption id="attachment_8107"...

Security and Fire often intertwine - as with the new Griffin G510x Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, a versatile lightweight detector of gas, narcotics and explosives. Produced and developed by Teledyne Flir, the official press release describes the product as a person-portable chemical identifier, specifically pointing out...

Coopers Fire introduced innovations to the marketplace with the launch of their new insulated fire curtain, the FireMaster Insul8. "An insulated fire curtain is something the business has been striving towards, and [we are now] really pleased to announce this launch which continues to demonstrate that...

The Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2023 took place for the first time in the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London on the festive dateline of Monday 04 December 2023. The awards saw over 1,000 guests gathered to once again business network,...

The UK Maritime operations announced at dawn on Tuesday that on one of their ships off the coast of Yemen, a small fire event took place. "All crew reported as safe. International Search and Rescue informed," reported the agency, regarding the fire. The blaze began inside the...

A fire which ended up going out of control caused two explosions on Sunday and is still raging at the South Khorosan Oil Refinery in Eastern Iran, according to official Iranian news sources. As of writing this article, the out-of-control fire has consumed over 1.5 million...

The dry and humid conditions do not quell fires but feed them. Offices and warehouses can no longer rely on workers to quickly grab an extinguisher - automatic fire detection and suppression need to be in place. But even with automatic fire suppression in place, how...

Teams from Civil Defence were dispatched to the warehouse in Jebel Ali and quickly took control of the situation. The fire, which took place over a week ago now, serves as a perfect example of what to do in a large fire scenario. As soon as the...

Smart Cities will involve the implementation of new technologies from all sectors and backgrounds - however, where technology and people mix, there will always be risks. As conventional fire detection and suppression struggle to keep risk up, smart fire detection is coming to the forefront of...

14 workers were injured after a fire broke out at an onshore oil line facility operated by state giant Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). The company has given details on the nature of the fire, stating a "limited fire broke out in the Al Shuala line outside...

Today, the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) announced that the 2024 International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) are officially open for entry. The ICCA's stand as a prestigious award show in the critical communications space. The event celebrates excellence and showcases innovation annually, honouring the success of products,...

Slip Prevention is something all workplaces need to consider, whether it's to keep a worksite operating smoothly at high altitudes, or within a fire event, workplaces need to have several tools and take precautions to keep floors safe. There are several official guidelines governments in the...

Hose Master is the world's first full automatic hose care unit. Washing, pressure testing, leak detection and marking, drying, and coiling is performed simultaneously and automatically. According to the official press release, the patented test-pressurising technique acts in a limited pressure zone, which reduces water consumption...

Everbridge has announced that Dubai – the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates – has selected Everbridge’s state-of-the-art Emergency and Incident Management platforms for operational and crisis management, dispatching and incident command in order to manage the full life cycle of a critical...

New York Build is returning to the Javits Center on February 13th-14th promising content, entertainment and networking. 500+ incredible speakers across 13 conference tracks, AIA CES workshops, 400+ exhibitors, live demos, Government Hub, Architect's Hub, entertainment, DJs, networking parties, live music and much more will all...

Following the historical evolution of fire-fighting helmets, Kask has unveiled their iteration of the next design - the Quantum firefighting helmet. Designed around European standards for use worldwide, there are three specifications this has been designed to - Wildland Fighting, in response to wildfires in Canada...

Firefighters are no strangers to respiratory hazards. Operatives are consistently exposed to smoke, toxins and harmful airborne chemicals. In a recent article, we found that harmful airborne substances were being trapped in PPE layers, and slowly sinking through them, eventually posing a threat to those wearing...

In an age where fire engineering and safety are advancing at a turbulent pace, tried techniques like mock site emergencies still save lives. Over the course of this year, Dubai Municipality has conducted over 36,000 field surveillance visits on just under 15,000 construction sites during this...

Ahead of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai next week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world is on track for 'hellish' warming this century. Recently, a giant hole in the Ozone has been found above Antarctica, with reports claiming the Earth will warm...

TAG Oil Ltd, a leading Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company, has shared a promising update on its drilling in the Egyptian Badr Oil Field. The company reported that they have successfully completed the horizontal build section of the T100 well, extending approximately 300 metres into...

A recent World Energy Employment report found that Oil and Gas industries in the Middle East are exceeding employment levels from pre-pandemic levels. [caption id="attachment_10337" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Pexels[/caption] According to the report, the global upstream oil and gas sector now employs 11.5 million people, with growth...

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams responded to a factory fire in Musaffah on Thursday morning, which started at 7 am and was quickly controlled. In a statement online, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority announced they had successfully dealt with the fire. "Abu Dhabi Police and...

Serco, a provider of several infrastructure services, has been awarded an eight-year contract to deliver aviation fire rescue and paramedical services at Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Serco will support the Red Sea International Airport, a new key hub in Saudi Arabia, by providing...