Author: Niamh Spence

The Kuwait Fire Force have been honoured for their support in the recent World Cup in Qatar. Qatar’s General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) honoured the forces that contributed to securing the World Cup, including the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF). In a speech during an honouring ceremony,...

JAHEZIYA, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a world-class maritime education and training institute, part of AD Ports Group, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand regional fire safety and...

Dräger, an international leader in manufacturing medical and safety technology products, has commercialised a firefighting breathing apparatus with the world’s lightest type 4 composite cylinders, enhanced with graphene nanotubes to minimise weight.  Fire services in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UK, Germany, Indonesia, Qatar, and many other countries have already recognised the efficiency of the innovative...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, will introduce a new line of firefighter protective clothing for Intersec's Middle East fire market in January 2023. The MSA® Bristol X4 uses the very latest fabric and fibre technology alongside modern streamlined styling...

The fire protection systems market is expected to is projected to be worth US$ 83,507.3 Mn by the end of 2026. Between 2018 and 2026, it is predicted that the worldwide FPS (Fire Protection Systems) market would generate additional potential worth US$ 41,772.2 Mn. Geographically, the fire...

A huge fire at a second-hand car parts shop in Sharjah has sent heavy black smoke high above the city. The blaze broke out at the automotive shop near the International School of Choueifat, but was swiftly brought under control according to the emirate's civil defence department. The...

Six UAE property owners have been ordered to foot firefighting costs and a fine of Dh50,000 after their buildings did not meet current fire safety standards. Sharjah Civil Defence has issued a warning for others that if they don't adhere to building code, they too could...

Fire-Dex, the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders,  has introduced the Dex-Rescue Glove, for emergency responders attending fire scenes. Designed to be a first responder’s best friend, the Dex-Rescue Glove is the industry’s first non-structural glove certified to NFPA 1951 ("Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue...

Comelit-PAC’s upgrade of its entire fire system range, LogiFire, represents a complete technical and aesthetic evolution of its innovative addressable platforms, explains the company. LogiFire is guaranteed by a range of control panels. The systems can be expanded from one to eight loops and support up...

Hochiki Europe has opened its all-new training facility, as well as launching brand new online courses to allow customers far and wide to up-skill for life. The new state-of-the-art classroom is located at Hochiki Europe’s head office in Gillingham, United Kingdom (UK) and is a key...

Ford has recalled over 634,000 SUVs worldwide after issues with cracked fuel injectors leading to fuel spillages and leak vapours, which are fire risks. The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through to 2023. All have 1.5-litre, three-cylinder engines. The car company said...

A huge fire broke out in one of Qatar's cities hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. The city of Lusail was seen on Saturday 26th November with plumes of black smoke, which could be seen from Qatar's capital Doha. Officials said the blaze broke out in...

Fire alarm specialists Eurotech have been named as a finalist in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022. Alongside other industry manufacturers, Eurotech has highlighted their commitment to excellent customer service and manufacturing innovation. The awards are now in their 23rd year and highlight the very best in...

A large fire that broke out at an oil factory in the UAE city of Ras Al Khaimah has been brought under control by emergency services. Fire teams from Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence attended the scene alongside police to tackle the blaze on Saturday 19...

Telgian has announced the appointment of Chris Higgins as President, Telgian Fire Safety (TFS). The appointment was made by CEO James Tomes and will see Higgins maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations. Tomes commented: "Chris is a strategic, results-oriented business leader with an...

Kuwait's Fire Force (KFF) chief Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Mekrad has been working with Qatar authorities in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Kuwaiti fire force are participating in the security plans for Qatar's FIFA 2022 World Cup Finals, including precautions against fire. Al-Mekrad, on behalf...

NAPCO Security Technologies has released a line of UL/NFPA code-compliant commercial fire alarm systems and devices for every region and AHJ, plus industry-leading fire alarm communications for fire system alarm monitoring and reporting. The manufacturer's new product line includes the award-winning StarLink Fire Universal cell/IP communicators...

A shopping hotspot in Dubai was evacuated after a fire broke out needing urgent emergency attention. The Dubai Festival City Mall saw a blaze begin in its operations room at 7.28pm. Firefighters arrived at the scene in six minutes and set to work on combatting...

A large fire at a motor oil factory in Iran has injured 15 people, with three needing to be taken to hospital. The blaze which broke out in Isfahan’s Mobarakeh industrial town in central Iran on Sunday was brought under control by authorities. Mansour Shisheforoush, head of...

Dubai will be home to the Middle East's first fire and water fountain. Dubai is already home to the world’s tallest choreographed fountain system, The Dubai Fountain and the Palm Fountain at The Pointe, which has the title of the largest fountain in the world. Now...

A 'blazing inferno' which broke out at the Emaar tower, close to the Burj Khalifa, has been fully extinguished by authorities. The fierce fire at the 35-storey building broke out after midnight on 7 November, but has now been fully controlled by Dubai Civil authorities. The...

Firefighters and fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at Jumeirah Beach on Saturday 5 November. The incident near Jumeirah Beach involved a blaze on a vessel just off the coast of the popular tourist spot, and was thought to involve a jet...

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has signed a strategic agreement with Naffco KSA, a leading Middle East-based manufacturer of firefighting products, to help boost Diriyah’s firefighting structure and identify fire hazards quicker. The agreement will build a framework for both sides to work together and enhance...

The recent fire that ravaged parts of Cape Town's Table Mountain has been contained by authorities, but still has no known cause. It began early on Friday evening in Fountain Ravine, in the Kasteelspoort area of Table Mountain. SANSParks said: "The fire has burnt up the steep...

BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) and NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers) have announced their 'first ever' Third-Party Certification and BAFE Registration to the DS301 competency scheme. Durham's CS Electrics has become the first company to have achieved the certification. This competency scheme...

The National Fire Protection Association® has responded to fire officials' concerns about the growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that power electric bikes and electric scooters as their popularity increases. Their new web page offers advice and guidance for e-scooters and e-bikes, to avoid...

The Institution of Fire Engineers has named its new president at the organisation’s 99th Annual General Meeting. Dr Peter Wilkinson CSci MIScT CEng FIFireE will take over as new international president. The handover procedure was carried out by Andrew Sharrad GradCert EngTech CFIFireE, who served as...

Magirus, a global automotive leader active in the Commercial and Specialty Vehicles, has launched the Wolf C1 to aid emergency services in their missions. Having already handed over the first Wolf R1 to a customer this year, the story of Magirus' remote-operated tactical units continues with...

Ajax Systems has presented a new portfolio of comfort and fire security devices, as part of its fourth special event called “Comfort zone”. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security...

New research from the Home Office shows 90% of false fire alarms incidents in 2020/2021 are down to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office was collated from Fire and Rescue services across the country from the last financial year, and indicates just 2% of...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched new websites to support fire safety professionals around the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, offer them guidance via ASFP resources and information on areas including membership, training and technical guidance. The aim...

Evolution, the integrated international fire and security systems business, has created a range of specialist services with the launch of a new dedicated Life Safety Systems division. The division is available for both new and existing clients and will build on the company’s 26 years of experience,...

The Dubai Civil Defence has controlled a blaze that broke out in a 14-storey residential tower in the Al Nahda area of Dubai. No casualties have been reported, with official sources confirming the fire was controlled quickly and efficiently. The operations room of the Dubai Civil Defence...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a "positive step in the right direction to improve fire safety in new high-rise residential buildings". Published earlier this year, Part B (Fire Safety) offers new improvements to fire...

Promat UK has launched SYSTEMGLAS Stratum, as a new solution for architects looking for fire protection with design. The solution is a new load bearing walk on floor system, combining a structural glass floor with either EI30 or EI60 glass to provide insulation and integrity fire...

Composite repair specialist, Engineered Composite Solutions (ECS), has launched a H-60 composite repair system that will offer fire protection on pipework and structural components. The system called FutureWrap Fire will provide a fire rating up to A90 and H60, which will allow for repairs to be...

A fire in a factory in Abu Dhabi was caused by a gas cylinder explosion on Saturday 24 September. Local authorities acted quickly to bring the blaze under control in the Abu Dhabi Industrial Zone with a cooling operation now underway. Abu Dhabi Police shared updates on...