The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), a global professional body, has recently named its new Chair and Trustee Director, Dr Paul Stollard. Dr Stollard, who holds a PhD, CEng, MIFireE, RegArch, BArch, and BA qualifications, has gained extensive experience in both architecture and fire engineering over...
A fire which started shortly after midnight took the lives of four children of the same family, a relative disclosed. The blaze took hold of a house in southwestern Saudi Arabia, which led to the father carrying his five daughters and wife to safety. However, it was...
The growing market for fire safety products creates opportunity in the UAE after it found that Bangladesh relies on imports from the region among other international nations. However, the country now wants to create their own manufacturing hub. The domestic market for fire safety and security equipment...
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection announced its new infrared (IR) sensor for its class-leading OLCT 100 XPIR explosion-proof fixed gas detector that will bring the advantages of stable and reliable methane detection measurements to the industrial, utility and laboratory markets. As methane poses many threats, a...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its planned launch of its Fire Manager app for easy monitoring. Its web-based SaaS fire app offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability to have all fire safety sites in one view, with features that allow the status of...
J2 Innovations announced its FIN Framework software will underpin the next- generation of ventilation control systems from FläktGroup. The smart open platform for building management, smart equipment and IoT applications is primarily used by OEMs to build controls and automation equipment. FläktGroup collaborated with J2 Innovations to...
WAGNER Fire Safety Consulting GmbH appointed its new Managing Director, Cecil von Dungern to its management team. The company welcomed Dungern to its subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH at the beginning of this year and after a short transition period, Andreas Erbe will leave the company...
A Sharjah apartment fire claimed the lives of two individuals, prompting calls for further building safety measures. After a fire was reported in Sharjah during the early hours of January 25, firefighters in the area arrived promptly and managed to contain the blaze within two minutes. However,...
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering (CEN) will launch a new Minor in Safety and Fire Protection Engineering in partnership with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority starting in Autumn 2024. In a strategic deal which aims to bolster its engineering curriculum and expand...
A warehouse fire in Dubai is being investigated to identify the cause of the blaze. This comes after reports were made by witnesses detailing thick, black smoke in the Al Quoz Industrial 1 area of the emirate. Firefighters from Dubai Civil Defence's Al Quoz station responded to...
The United Arab Emirates is set to carry out hundreds of cloud-seeding missions this year to tackle water scarcity in the region. Led by the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science – National Center of Meteorology (UAEREP-NCM), they are expected to carry out up to...
Serco Middle East is now the first international provider approved by the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) and an authorised Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) training authority in Saudi Arabia. This news is a significant step in aviation safety in the region and strengthens Serco's...
The WAGNER Group has now established a new national subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates as part of its plan to support new projects with a local presence. The company has been developing and implementing holistic fire protection solutions for various industries for years and will...
Serco Middle East signed a partnership deal with aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) training providers Qual-eFire. With the arrangement, Serco will be able to provide the cloud-based training and assessment platform to the Middle East, and the two companies will be establishing a new benchmark in...
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection released its new solution which provides businesses with peace of mind. Launching the iTrans 2 technology, Teledyne created a detection system that alerts when sensing explosive and toxic gas, or oxygen. It accepts infrared, catalytic bead or electrochemical sensors for easy installation...
After a week of innovative fire safety, detection and extinguishing products launched at Intersec Dubai 2024 this year, the event has come to a close. Leading brands in the fire industry exhibited their products and announced partnerships at the Dubai World Trade Centre for the 25th...
Reacton Fire Suppression is proud to announce that it received the world's first Fire Suppression innovation, with UL Listing to UL2166 for Direct (DLP) Technology Clean Agent systems. This certification is the latest step in Reacton’s ongoing initiative of global product certification. They strive to develop...
Firefighters from the Al-Jleeb and Al-Samoud centres responded to a blaze in Al-Hasawwi over the weekend after a fire broke out in an Arab house. The teams quickly managed to gain control of the situation and extinguish the flames and their efficient response prevented further escalation,...
The Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) urged residents to be mindful when using kerosene, gas or coal for heating purposes. The KFF explained that using such measures to warm camps, farms and homes could unintentionally release carbon monoxide, which can lead to poisoning, suffocation or death. General Mohammad...
New data finds that natural disasters cost the world billions in losses last year after figures were evaluated. According to data analysed by Munich Re, extreme storms and other natural disasters cost the world approximately USD$250 billion and only half was covered by insurers. The data includes...
NFPA Conference & Expo® features a wide variety of 350+ exhibitors and 120+ educational sessions, workshops, and presentations for anyone involved in safety. Collaborate and network with thousands of fire protection engineers, electricians, firefighters, building and facility managers, manufacturers of safety equipment, government officials, and all other safety professionals.
WHEN: Conference & Expo: June 17–19, Technical Meeting: June 20
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
