FFBOTS, the Jebel Ali Industrial Area-based Emirati firm, has launched the first locally-made firefighting robot of its kind in the Middle East, with world-class technical specifications and operational capabilities. FFBOTS, or Firefighting Bots, is a company specifically designed to produce technology that combats fires of all...
This week, starting the fifteenth of may, is Mental Health Awareness week, individuals from across fire and safety societies have urged firefighters and members of safety teams across the world to be aware of anxiety and mental difficulties that can come with stressful occupations such...
Since the implementation of the technology at the start of the year, Dubai Civil Defences' Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programmes have delivered fire safety alerts to more than one million residents in at-risk areas across Dubai. The authority has used advanced technology to analyse six years of...
A new report by Maizel et al, carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology has discovered that the multi-layer design of Firefighter Turnout Gear Textiles can trap Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl subtances. Researches have carried out in-depth examination of the various layers that make...
MetalCraft Marine has won a prestigious award at the International WorkBoat Show for the Monjed 2 – a fire, rescue and patrol boat that was built specifically for the Kuwait Fire Force. The award for Boat of the Year 2022, was given to the US$5.6m fireboat....
An Emirati firefighter has died in a Dubai blaze, and his family have paid their respects and expressed their pride in knowing that their loved one died in the line of duty. Sgt Omar Khalifa Al Ketbi, from Dubai Civil Defence, died responding to a fire...
Kuwait Fire Force has revealed that it is to start using the Flyboard when it responds to fire accidents that take place in narrow places. According to the force, it conducted several trials of the Flyboard in the presence of Chief Lt. Gen Khaled Al-Mekrad, from...
There's just a matter of months now until it becomes law for residences in the UAE to have fire alarms installed. From September 2023 it will be a legal requirement to have the fire safety devices in place, after the new law was passed back...
A fire that broke out at a property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has left six people dead. The fire started in the early hours of Friday morning, at a home near a fuel refilling station in Al-Khalidiyyah. The six people who lost their lives were all employees...
The new modified Toyota Hilux Fire Truck designed by UK-based Prospeed, features special systems for extinguishing EV battery fires at early stages, with off-road flexibility and an increased payload compared to regular Toyota Fire Trucks. Previously, we've looked at the uses of the Coldcut Cobra system...
When was the last time you tested your emergency lighting? In the UK, the frequency that emergency lighting should be tested is monthly. In addition to this, an annual full duration test should be carried out, as described in the BS 5266-1 code of practice. Monthly testing...
InterDam, a provider of prefabricated fire and blast resistant architectural items for modular offsite projects and Roxtec, a supplier of modular-based cable and pipe seals, have been working together on research and development which has resulted in a test and pre-certification process that benefits all...
Aerolite One, the advanced single seat life raft (SSLR) from global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, has received official US Navy designation LRU-38/P for use on F/A-18 Super Hornet and T-45 Goshawk aircraft. Specifically developed to meet the evolving needs of fast jet pilots, Aerolite One’s...
After considerable research and development Metalline, a fabricator of specialist architectural metalwork in the UK, has created a fire detection system that could be retrofitted into existing cladding with the intention of giving a faster reaction time than waking watch. The fire detection system is...
Sharjah municipality in the United Arab Emirates has announced that H.H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated AED100 million (US$27m) for a project aimed at reducing the risk of fires in towers and buildings in...
In collaboration with several other companies, Cold Cut Systems has investigated whether Cobra can be used on lithium-ion battery fires, discovering extremely optimistic results. Safe and efficient handling of li-ion battery fires may soon be much easier, through the use of stopping lithium-ion propagation with Cobra. Full-developed...
Dubai Civil Defence has announced new fire safety standards that mean some building materials, fittings and alarms within Dubai must now be certified by the Emirates Safety Laboratory. Dubai Civil Defence has announced new rules, terms and safety requirements for testing, issuing certificates and registering products...
Vogt-CTE has introduced the newest addition to the BaseCampConnect solutions lineup. BaseCampConnect NEXT is for emergency communications and is an expandable system that features an affordable core. Both small and scalable, it comes complete with voice, data and radio interoperability for any type of emergency situation, that...
Jotun has released the Jotachar JF750 XT, designed to deliver high-quality protection of assets in all manner of environments. Its launch could be a potential game changer for oil, gas and petrochemical businesses. Over the past five years, Jotun's Svalbard test facility has been carrying out...
Following the devastating Beijing hospital fire that killed 29 people, Chinese authorities have detained a dozen people. These 12 detainees include the Hospital Director and a number of individuals responsible for the renovation of the facility. Individuals being arrested and a fire of this nature demonstrates the...
E-ONE will introduce a new Defender Wildland Pumper at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International, taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 27-29. The E-ONE Defender Wildland Pumper is a new type of Defender Type III Urban-Interface Pump Fire Engine, capable of pumping and rolling...
The Centre for Aviation reports there have been 425 major construction projects at existing airports, with US$450.7 billion in total committed expenditure globally. Operators and investors have been racing down the tarmac as the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions are expected to account for 58% of...
Following a devastating fire which left 16 dead and nine injured on Saturday afternoon in an apartment building in Dubai's Al Ras, tenants are having to find new places to temporarily shelter themselves. "We are out on streets since we were evacuated at 3pm," one tenant...
A fire in Dubai's Deira neighbourhood has left 16 people dead, and nine others injured, after a fire broke out in an apartment building. The blaze started on Saturday in the Al Murar area, in a five-storey apartment block which is thought to have been shared...
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has selected BMT and Singapore shipbuilder Penguin Shipyard International to design and built its next generation of fire and rescue boats, designated MFV-R. The new vessels will be 38-metres in length, with emergency response capabilities. High performance will be combined...
In 2023, a number of innovative technologies will cause breakthroughs in the ways that firefighting forces deal with industrial fires. These technologies are marketed toward and particularly relevant to the Middle East, due to the bustling industrial sector that dominates the region's economy. As of late, drones...
Advanced is continuing its push forward in the Middle East and Africa, with another appointment to its team. The fire detection solutions manufacturer has taking on Hossam Badwy as its Business Development Manager to help with its growth strategy in the MENA region. Badwy has built up...
A fire in Muscat, Oman, has left one person dead, and 11 other people injured, after three tourist boats caught alight. The incident happened in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate. In a statement, the Royal Oman Police said: "The Musandam Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with...
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,...
The fire fighting pump market is expected to maintain a CAGR of 3.76% through to 2028, according to predictions from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Its Fire Fighting Pump Market Global Outlook Forecast, detailed a number of factors that will contribute to this steady growth. They include: Growth in construction There is...
The Tyco EG-25 sprinkler guard is now FM approved for use on all Tyco ESFR-22 and ESFR-25 sprinklers, including Rapid Install models. The guard is designed to protect sprinklers that are usually susceptible to damage, such as those in-rack or in high-traffic areas; whether that damage...
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...
Kuwait University has inaugurated the Al-Shedadiya firefighting station at Sabah Al-Salem Campus city. Unlike other stations, the one inaugurated at the university utilises the latest mechanisms, laboratories, monitoring and control of leaks, in addition to security and safety devices, ensuring people of the University and of...
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...
Halma has acquired Cyprus-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...
GlobalData has reported that there will be an expected 621 oil and gas projects developed between 2023 and 2027. These projects consist of 81 upstream projects, 141 midstream projects, 84 refinery projects and the majority going to petrochemical projects at 315. New build projects are expected...
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid international agencies to identify victims of disasters and potentially, those who have been badly burnt. The new software is specifically designed to identify corpses based on official databases, even when they are partially...
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...
Kentec Electronics launched the Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) software earlier this month, to provide installers with a faster, more secure means to program and configure fire control panels. The manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has ensured that the LE-2 allows for a highly secure way of...
The Kuwait Oil Company has declared a state of emergency following an oil leak in the west of the country, earlier this week. Teams have been dispatched to determine the source of the leak and contain the incident. "No injuries have occurred as a result of...
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is to unveil its Spyglass SG50-F series of flame detectors, which will offer superior performance in the detection of fires that aren’t visible to the naked eye, thanks to HD video capabilities. The Spyglass series offers updated optics and algorithms, as...
Siemens has made another investment into its training programme for the Cerberus PRO fire alarm system, with the appointment of Justin Leeks as a new Trainer. Justin Leeks is a certified trainer with a wealth of experience, having worked with a number of Siemens partners, most...
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,...
Kuwait’s Burgan Bank has demonstrated its commitment to fire and life safety precautions this week with an emergency evacuation drill for staff working at its head office. The drill was designed to come under the framework of the bank’s willingness to both train and educate its...
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now able to register to attend the upcoming 11th edition. The show is co-located with Firexpo West Africa, Facilities Management West Africa, and Smart Cities West Africa bringing...
A massive fire tore through a warehouse in the UAE on Sunday, destroying the entire contents of the building. The blaze erupted in Sharjah’s Al Nahda Industrial Area 7 mid-morning, in a warehouse that contained metal tools. According to the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority, the fire was...
A wildfire has raged across 4,800 hectares in Belthangady in India, after dry grass was set alight on Wednesday morning on the road just outside of Nidigallu. Officials suspect that the fire was deliberately lit to scare away wild elephants roaming the roads. The fire was compounded...
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can automate testing and system maintenance. The Notifier Inspire fire alarm system with self-test detectors has been designed to create a safer building environment through increasing facility managers’ awareness of...
The firefighting pump market is set to reach $2.8 billion dollars by 2028, according to Arizton, a market analysis expert. The firefighting pump market has the presence of multiple international companies such as Grundfos, Peerless Pumps, Rhurpumpen, Rosenbauer and Kirloskar Brothers. All companies which invest in...
According to figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) there was a total of 4,186 fire cases reported across the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman in 2022. This figure demonstrates a 3% rise on figures in comparison to 2021, with the...
