A building has collapsed in Cairo's Hadayek al-Qubba district, killing eight people - seven from the same family. Workers crowded the collapsed building, dragging individuals out as best as possible within the smouldering heat. "Civil defence workers pulled out nine people," said the statement from the public...
The AISCO Fire Extinguishing Blanket is perfect for a wide range of scenarios, taking away oxygen, absorbing heat and controlling the spread of the fire - but with an innovative optional filler nozzle module. Fire scenarios can occur in any number of locales, the ideal scenario...
Work culture changed during the pandemic. leading individuals to spend more time indoors - however, this means more time potentially breathing indoor air components. Indoor air is known to be many more times polluted than outdoor air and carries with it a number of risks. Recently,...
Heat stress is the name of the occurrence when the body can no longer regulate its internal temperature and as a result begins struggling through other adverse symptoms, such as heat strokes, exhaustion, cramps or skin rashes. Heat stress also can lead to an increase in...
Helmets are an essential safety product used by people around the globe, ranging from the cyclists in the Tour de France to firefighters helping to keep their communities safe. This year, the Tour de France is making its first-ever stop in the “World Capital of...
This Wednesday, Khaled Abdel-Gaffer, Egypt's health minister ordered an official investigation into the cause of a hospital fire that engulfed the intensive care unit of the Sidi Salem Central Hospital in Kafr El-Shiekh, not 134 km from Cairo. As of the publishing of this article, firefighters...
Fire Middle East has been proud to be a media partner of Intersec since its inception, and this year's Intersec Dubai taking place in January is no exception. The 2023 edition of the conference witnessed a record-breaking response with 43,305 visitors from 131 countries. Industry experts...
The Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla has commended the civil defence team efforts who are battling a huge fire at a perfume plant in the Umm Al Thaoub Industrial area. A massive fire broke out at a...
The beginning of July saw several countries around the world mark their hottest weeks on record to date. The news comes during a slew of information about the dangers of climate change. The early stages of the EL Nino weather pattern drove the hottest June on...
At least two people have died after a fire broke out on Friday at the Nohock Alfa offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the owners of the platform, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). The state-owned oil company said that at least six were injured, two...
Fire Investigators arrive at a scene in which almost all details have been completely burned away. The height of objects, colour, design and in some cases, even the original position of objects can be completely different following a fire, compared to at the beginning of a...
Typically used on cruise ships, large compound-material doors are slid shut in the event of a fire, with panels in different sections of the shutter, that leave room for smoke to dissipate. These Advanced Pneumatic Marine Doors automatically shut, with magnets or through other means, in...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the FLIR E8 Pro, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen with FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same pistol-grip form factor as legacy E8 series thermal cameras. Through the touchscreen, users can share captured images with colleagues,...
The sky shines an eerie orange over Canada and North America, as Canada officially records its worst wildfire season to date. Teams from across the world united and raced to Ontario to tackle ravenous blazes stretching across the dry land of Canada, a nation which previously...
Ajax Systems have launched new leak prevention and flow control technology in the form of WaterStop, a remotely controlled valve. Elevating the product beyond competitors, WaterStop has the capability to automatically shut off the water in 5 seconds at any facility with an Ajax security system...
A fire has torn through a highrise building in Ajman destroying 64 apartments and ten vehicles. No injuries have been reported so far. The raging blaze lit up the night on an early Tuesday morning, spitting embers across the air. The exact same building caught ablaze...
When firefighters arrive on the scene of an active fire, information is immediately gathered about the type of fire, entry points, plan of action and kind of building the team is going to have to deal with. However, much of this information is extremely unreliable...
We had the opportunity to get an exclusive interview with Sören Wittman, Bosch's Production Manager regarding how Artificial Intelligence is to be used in Fire Detection in the future of the Fire Marketplace. Find the full interview below: Whether in the home, a production facility, or nature,...
Johnson Controls has announced a new FireClass Essential conventional fire alarm control panel for small commercial facilities. Its simple, user-friendly design makes reliable and compliant fire detection easily accessible for small commercial facilities like schools, shops, restaurants and medical offices. The cost-effective panel is simple to use,...
One of the largest rail networks in the world, The Riyadh Metro Railwork, is approaching its final stage, with the rail network itself expected to be opened by the end of 2023. Featuring: “176 kilometres of railway lines, on which electric trains operate without drivers", according...
Those who suffer from asthma, or who have asthmatic symptoms can be particularly affected by PM2.5, a fine particular present in smoke, particularly abundant when the wood is burning. Dry conditions in the middle east, along with intense heat, make building fires and wood fires particularly...
Incredibly high temperatures are sweeping across Indian cities, in the process creating hotspots of Ozone pollution. India is no stranger to pollution, with consistent warnings being given to the population by experts globally, regarding the tight living quarters in cities such as Delhi, and the overwhelming...
Protective Personal Equipment company Rosenbauer has introduced the GAROS G10, their lightest protective suit yet, perfect for combatting fire in uneven terrain. The suit is tailor-made for forest fire operations and technical assistance operations, weighing less than 2kg to offer maximised mobility and excellent comfort. Features include...
In the fire safety industry, the transition to FFF (Fluorine-Free Foam) is now on the way globally. Industries and fire departments that operate and use hydrocarbon fire risks (tank farms, refineries, storage facilities, plastic industries…) who decided to replace AFFF foam with Fluorine-Free Foam are sometimes...
Unlike a regular smoke alarm, an Optical Smoke Alarm is designed around the Light-Scatter Principle - using beams of light every 10 seconds as a means of checking for smoke particles in the air. As smoke particles enter the smoke alarm, light is then able to...
A fire on a boat in the middle of Egypt's Red Sea has claimed the lives of three British tourists. The boat was located off the Elphinstone Reef near the South Eastern Egyptian town of Marsa Alam, when the fire started. A popular destination for diving,...
Wildfires continue to ravage Canada causing a thick haze to roll through Washington, D.C. President Joe Biden called the grey choking hazard a 'stark reminder' of climate change. Many state residents wear masks to protect their health, mirroring the response to smog in cities in South...
A fire has broken out in the largest marketplace in Iran, the capital Tehran. The fire took place on the 7th of June, tearing through the marketplace which held a number of flammable goods ready to be purchased. The fire took place at 10. am local time...
This June, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), marked the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week. Joining thousands of other charities and voluntary organisations, the IFE recognised their volunteering cohort and celebrated their contributions to shaping a world safer from fire. Now standing as a team of over...
More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days as the country battles an unprecedented wildfire season. Federal officials say at least 100 U.S. firefighters will be arriving in Nova Scotia over the weekend to help...
International Gas Detectors (IGD) have released a new Dual Gas Detector Transmitter, the most versatile in the entirety of the global fire marketplace. The TOC-903-X5 can have one or two directly connected sensors. Both sensors can also be used remotely, up to 1KM distance from the transmitter....
Speaking with IFSEC Global, Brett Ennals speaks on the need for innovative recruitment methods to bolster the fire and security marketplaces within the Middle East. Brett Ennals, the CEO of Cento Group, speaks to IFSEC Global, discussing the turbulent talent gap and recruitment issues that face...
FIREX International 2023 featured a large number of companies showcasing innovations within the Fire Marketplace. One such company was the DetectorTesters team, which introduced the Testifire XTR2 to the market. The Testifire XTR2 offers not only functional testing of smoke and heat detectors, it also reports the...
Innovations in the fire and safety industry not only push forward technology and make jobs easier to complete, but actively save lives. We've compiled five innovative safety technologies from around the fire marketplace to showcase particular products and how they contribute to protecting products, establishments...
A study by the Nature Sustainability journal suggests that entire populations within the Middle East will have to combat extreme temperatures in the coming summer months as a result of climate change. Countries across the equator, including the wider Middle East, are at risk of "unprecedented...
Honeywell has announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system, designed to help improve building and occupant safety. The new alarm system features a seven-inch touch screen panel with an intuitive user interface, using colour-coded buttons and modern technologies to ensure the...
A fire has tore its way through the historic Manila central post office in the centre of Manila in the Philippines. Smoke coiled into the sky, rising from the historic Manila central post office on the morning of May 22nd 2023. The building fire thankfully took no...
The Annual FIRE Conference will return later this year, taking place on Tuesday 17 October at The Institution of Engineering and Technology in London. Organised by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), the Fire Protection Association (FPA), the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the Fire...
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...