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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...

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...

The Water Jetting Association has announced that its approved training providers no longer have to based in the United Kingdom, but instead as long as a provider has passed the necessary accreditations they can be based anywhere in the world. The recently announced news means opens...

Throughout 2023, climate change will result in more wildfires, according to data gathered over the previous five years. But trends suggest that the worst is yet to come. Earth's global average surface temperature has risen in the past twenty years at a worrying rate, all as...

Ilium Composites has expanded its glass fibre offerings with the ULTImat glass fibre range - a complete fire-retardant fiberglass replacement that is more cost competitive than 100% glass core components, whilst also being lighter. ULTImat FR is comprised of three distinctive materials across four layers. A...

As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent future fires. The decision comes after a 67-year-old woman died from her injuries as a result of a fire from a faulty e-bike battery in her...

Intersec has been announced as Diamond sponsor for the Abu Dhabi Fire Fighting Challenge taking place in the capital between the 28th February and the 2nd March. As Diamond sponsor, Intersec will be supporting the challenge as part of the show's 25th anniversary celebrations, ahead...

A deal has been struck between Crescent Petroleum and Iraq’s Ministry of Oil to appraise, develop, and produce oil and gas from two blocks in Diyala governorate and one in Basra governorate. The agreement consists of three 20-year contracts, which will deliver much-needed natural gas...

Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies has teamed up with Panasonic Electric Works Middle East and Africa to bring the latest technological innovations in fire alarm systems to the Middle East. Most recently, Al-Futtaim – part of the Al-Futtaim Group and a provider of holistic engineering and technology...

Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC) technology to the Fire Safety Event 2023 – taking place at Birmingham’s NEC (UK) from 25-27 April. It’s the first time the fire company will be exhibiting at a UK tradeshow...

Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check, as at US production site. In a statement released last week the company said it did not believe that F-150 Lightning electric...

At the end of last week a massive fire erupted at the Al Louloua Residential complex in Al Rashidiya 1 district of Ajman. The fire quickly took hold and firefighters on the scene struggled to bring the situation back under control. Fire teams were aided by...

According to the Global Fire Resistance Performance Fabric Market 2032 industry report, the sector is expected to demonstrate considerable growth between now and 2032. The report notes that due to advancements in technology and the implementation of strict regulations, fire-resistant fabrics, used as a protective barrier,...

For the first time ever in the show’s history, Fire Middle East magazine took along a camera crew to film short clips with some of the Intersec event’s exhibitors. Short interviews and product demonstrations were captured on film so we could share them with our...

PyroPhobic Systems Ltd has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery platform for its electric vehicles. PyroPhobic Systems Ltd is a leader in fire-resistant thermoplastic resins and components which are used in the battery and construction safety markets. The company’s LithiumPrevent 200 material is what...

Wafi Group has further cemented its reputation in the fire and life safety sector in the GCC, following the acquisition of Indigatech. ISO-certified Indigatech specialises in fire-rated solutions like metal doors, fully glazed doors, partitions, rolling shutters and more. It caters to the stringent demands of...

Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a commercial version with TC-2 Test and Drain Vale, the second is a residential version with either the TC-2 or a ball drain valve. It means there is now...

Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer outstanding performance. NFF-331 3X3 is available under the Ansul, Chemguard and Skum brands and is a GreenScreen Certified Silver formulation that is readily biodegradable per OECD 01F. The firefighting industry has increasingly been moving...

False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for businesses: financial, reputational and even legal. Yet, according to Coopers Fire, being aware of the potential costs of false alarms can help organisations to take the necessary steps to minimise the...

Kuwait Fire Force’s chief has been warning of the danger of external cladding that some buildings use. Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Mekrad, explained that in some cases the external cladding does not meet the safety requirements that have been set out by the force. The fire chief...

January saw the 24th edition of Intersec and official visitor stats can now confirm that this year’s show proved to be a record-breaking one. There were 43,305 visitors who travelled to Dubai from 131 different countries. The show was held the 17-19 January under the patronage of...

Magirus Italia has delivered 42 articulated turntable ladders to the Italian Ministry of the Interior. The units are based on Iveco or Magirus chassis. Magirus’ modern turntable ladders give firefighters maximum flexibility and safety along with consistent reliability. The orders includes three types of turntable ladders,...

A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting globally. A paper on plants and fire modelling, published in New Phytologist, revealed that the water and carbon dynamics of plants provide the mechanism that links fire behaviour to plant...

Dubai Airports is looking to inspire more people to enrol on its state-of-the-art emergency services training programme, and start a career at one of the world’s busiest international airports. The recruitment drive is calling for Emiratis to join the programme which includes training from the Higher...

Halma, a global group of life-saving technology companies, has acquired Thermocable (Flexible Elements) Ltd, which will join Halma’s safety sector fire detection company Apollo Fire Detectors Limited. Thermocable’s specialist detection technologies expand the range of devices Apollo offers, helping to keep more people safe from the...

Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry and predicting what fire departments should be preparing for in 2023. Using the expertise of multiple expert team members and millions of data points, ESO has made four bold...

Members of the Fire Brigades Union in the UK have backed walkouts by a majority of 88%, with a turnout of 73%. Both firefighters and control room staff have opted for strike action – set to begin on February 9 – over pay, after rejecting a...

In 2021 the fire pump market was worth an estimated US$8,291.5bn and now experts are forecasting a CAGR value of around 3.2% by 2028. Its market value at the end of the forecast period is predicted to be US$10,016.4bn. One of the key factors behind this anticipated...