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...
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...
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...
Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Airport have trained those on the frontline for its state-of-the-art emergency services training programme, including fire services training. The training has been delivered to develop a world-class Emirati firefighting team trained to the highest industry and professional standards and...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will return to an in-person event for its annual Conference & Expo (C&E) at the Boston Convention Center in June this year. The event has been held solely online for the past two years due to the pandemic, but will...
To mark World Civil Defense Day, Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) launched activities to focus on defence, protection and training within its emergency services. The activities, launched in dozens of cities and towns across Saudi Arabia, put a spotlight on civil defence vehicles,...
A fire that broke out in a school bus in UAE has been brought under control by the emergency services. The Sharjah Civil Defense team fought the blaze from the school bus in Al Taawun area and no injuries were recorded. A top official at Sharjah Civil...
The Kuwait Navy will be practising live-fire exercises from Monday 14th February. The naval forces will be practising from 8am until 3pm for two days. The forces will be holding their drills in the southeast of Boubyan Island, 12 miles east of Kuwait City. The interior...
The National Fire Protection Association will present a free "Global Solutions for Global Challenges" programme from mid February. The online educational program will form part of the organisation’s year-long 125th Anniversary Conference Series, which is beginning to wind down. The global challenges feature will air on February...
A new government lab to test construction products and materials for fire safety has been launched in Dubai. The Emirate Safety Laboratory will conduct tests for fire resistance, as well as provide certifications. The new lab is thought to be a new benchmark in fire safety...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed and launched a Leadership for Emergency Responders program. The program aims to focus on emerging leadership, technical, and community issues to help those on the front line keep communities safer. On their official website, the NFPA stated: "This one-day...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has turned to virtual reality to train their firefighters, in a move that could be leading for the industry. The fire service are not the first to engage the use of VR and AR within training, and professionals around the...
NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading health and safety awarding bodies, has launched a new globally relevant fire safety qualification which can be completed in just one week! The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety helps learners develop practical fire safety skills that can be used...