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Securing Essential Equipment Safely

featured, Firefighting vehicles, PAC, Performance Advantage Company, product spotlight, Tool mounts, Vehicles

Performance Advantage Company’s SUPERFLEX kits can safely secure your equipment, including extinguishers, during operations.

Capability Beyond the Frontline

Drager, Drager UK, emergency response, Emergency services, featured, firefighting, resilience, spotlight

Drager Safety UK explains the importance of frontline support in scaling fire and rescue capabilities for complex emergency situations.

From the Expert: C-TEC

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FastConvert is the expert solution for transforming outdated fire alarm systems to addressable ones with existing wiring.

Identifying Off Gas Before Thermal Runaway

Battery energy storage, featured, gas detection, honeywell, lithium ion, product spotlight, spotlight, Thermal Runaway

Explore how Honeywell’s Li-ion Tamer GEN3 monitors gases to warn of lithium ion battery failure and promote safety.

Enhanced Fire Safety for ADR Vehicles

featured, fire suppression, Fogmaker, Fogmaker International AB, water mist

Find out how UN Regulation No 181 strengthens fire safety in transporting dangerous goods.

Ask the Expert: WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS

Ask the Expert, Extrication, Extrication Tools, featured, interview, rescue equipment, search and rescue, WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS

Patrick Allinger reveals the cutting-edge smart features of the CUTTER RSC 200 and SMART FORCE OS for rescuers.

Secure Shoring Operations With OmniLock

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Shoring equipment with OmniLock technology enhances safety in rescue operations by minimising danger zone exposure.

Innovator – Sami Autero

featured, innovator, International Water Mist Association, International Water Mist Conference, interview, marine, Marioff, water mist

Sami Autero from Marioff Corporation shares insights on water mist technology and its benefits.

Ask the Expert: ACEDES

ACEDES, Ask the Expert, Detection, featured, fire detection, Flame detection, Infrared technology, interview

FalconEx™ from ACEDES provides fire protection by detecting heat before flames appear.

International Fire Buyer unveils September issue

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The first new look issue of International Fire Buyer marks a new chapter for this publication.

Product News

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

Firefighting equipment, Firefighting Nozzles, hoses, leader, LEADER Group, nozzles

LEADER’s new firefighting nozzles improve water delivery and firefighter protection through advanced spinning teeth design.

MSA Safety launches G1 City Edition SCBA

breathing apparatus, firefighting, MSA Safety, SCBA

The new MSA G1 City Edition SCBA, integrates LUNAR tech for improved search, rescue, and safety in firefighting operations.

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

Firefighting vehicles, vallfirest, Vehicles, wildfire, Wildfires

Land Rover Defenders can be transformed into effective wildfire response units through Vallfirest’s new Tactical Unit.

US Air Force orders Oshkosh Strikers

Air Force, Airports, ARFF, oshkosh, Oshkosh Airport Product

Oshkosh has received a US Air Force order for 34 Striker 6×6 vehicles.

Sherwin-Williams expands coating range

coatings, Fire Coatings, fire protection, Sherwin-Williams

FIRETEX FX5092 coatings simplify fire protection needs with improved performance and ease of specification for projects.

Hunter approved by PPE framework

NFCC, PPE

Hunter has been appointed to supply firefighter protective equipment and associated managed services for UK fire services.

Comelit-PAC Launches New Smoke Detectors

Comelit-PAC, Smoke Alarm, Smoke detection

Comelit-PAC has launched a new range of linear beam smoke detectors designed to simplify the protection of large, open spaces, combining easier commissioning with compatibility across both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.

Fischer Panda UK appointed Instagrid distributor

fischer panda uk

Fischer Panda UK introduces Instagrid for portable power solutions in marine and mobile applications.

Euralarm publishes cloud guidance

Cloud, cloud software, europe, fire safety

Euralarm’s new guidance on cloud sovereignty for fire safety ensures compliance with European regulations.

JELD-WEN launches fire doorset guide

Building Regulations, doors, Fire doors, Fire Safe Buildings, jeld-wen

Door manufacturer JELD-WEN launches a new doorset technical specification guide to support the compliant specification of doors.

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ROCKWOOL appoints Commercial Director

building safety, fire protection, fireproofing, ROCKWOOL, ROCKWOOL UK

ROCKWOOL appoints Melanie Marquard as Commercial Director to drive growth in the construction sector and expand operations.

IDS UK strengthens leadership team

Appointment news, Decontamination, industrial decontamination services, PPE

IDS UK appoints Andy Slater as Managing Director and expands its team to enhance decontamination services across the UK.

Dräger appoints national resilience business development manager

Drager, Emergency services, firefighting

Alex Dryden joins Dräger as a Business Development Manager to enhance preparedness for emergency responders and government organisations.

Administrator shortlisted for fire safety award

awards, hochiki, Hochiki Europe

Zoe Parsons from Hochiki Europe is shortlisted for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards.

Rescue Intellitech AB appoints CEO

Rescue Intellitech

Rescue Intellitech appoints Beatrice Råvik Janzon as CEO, enhancing their international growth and customer-focused strategies.

OroraTech appoints new managing director

canada, OroraTech, satillite, wildfire, Wildfires

OroraTech appoints Helena van Mierlo as Managing Director to enhance Canadian wildfire satellite operations and technology.

Jones Hargreaves launches Fire Consultancy

fire safety

Jones Hargreaves has launched an in house Fire Consultancy service.

New IAFC President sworn in

Fire Chiefs, IAFC, international association of fire chiefs

IAFC welcomes Chief Steven Locke as its 150th President.

TracPlus appoints Audrey Cheng as CTO

Aerial firefighting, telemetry, TracPlus

TracPlus appoints Audrey Cheng as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its aerial firefighting platform and technology.

NFPA appoints India regional manager

India, National Fire Protection Association, nfpa

Vishal Kashyap is now the Regional Manager for NFPA in India, focusing on improving fire and life safety in the region.

Event News

FIRE Conference 2026 returns

Conference, Events, IFE, institute of fire enginners

FIRE Conference 2026 is coming to London in November. It will focus on professional reform and regulatory updates.

Nominations open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

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The Fire Buyer Awards nominations are now open! Celebrate achievements in fire protection across eight exciting categories.

Dräger to showcase solutions at Emergency Services Show

Drager, Emergency services, firefighters, The Emergency Services Show

Drager will addresses changing risks in emergency preparedness at the Emergency Services Show this year.

Administrator shortlisted for fire safety award

awards, hochiki, Hochiki Europe

Zoe Parsons from Hochiki Europe is shortlisted for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards.

Hochiki Europe Highlights Detection Range at FSIE

Detection, Firefighting equipment, hochiki

Hochiki Europe will exhibit at FSIE, running from the 3rd to 5th September.

Who’s Who – International Water Mist Association

featured, International Water Mist Association, International Water Mist Conference, water mist

IWMA, advances water mist firefighting through innovation and global collaboration.

Speakers confirmed for SertusLive 3

Building Regulations, Events, sertus, sertuslive, Smoke and Heat Ventilation

SertusLive 3 will take place in London on 22 October 2026 and will gather experts in smoke ventilation and building safety issues.

Teledyne to showcase oil and gas technologies

Events, Flame detection, gas detection, Teledyne, Teledyne FLIR, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection

Teledyne will showcase technologies for safety and regulatory compliance in the oil and gas industry at ONS 2026.

Pierce and IAFC name Fire Chief of the Year honourees

awards, IAFC, pierce manufacturing

Fire chiefs have been honoured by the IAFC for their dedication and service to the community.

New water mist systems to debut in Berlin

public safety, Rail Safety, Suppression, transport, WAGNER, wagner group, wagner rail

WAGNER Rail will unveil the FirExting® Water Mist at InnoTrans 2026, designed to enhance fire safety in train sleeping compartments.

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Project News

Fire door research reveals safety misconceptions

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New research released during Fire Door Safety Week reveals misconceptions among young people about fire doors.

JELD-WEN: Fire Door Safety Week

doors, Fire Door Hardware, fire door safety week, Fire doors, jeld-wen, Regulations

JELD-WEN emphasises fire door maintenance ahead of Fire Door Safety Week, which takes place from 21 to 25 September.

Savox Communications selected for Dutch safety regions

communications, firefighting, netherlands

Savox equipment supports safety regions in the Netherlands to improve fire and rescue communications effectively.

FBU receives backing from TUC

fbu, fire brigades union, Firefighter Health, firefighters, Grenfell, Wildfires

The FBU gains unanimous TUC support for vital campaigns on firefighter health, Grenfell justice, and wildfire resilience.

Ranger acquires Fire Protection Ireland

Ireland, Ranger Fire and Security

Ranger Fire and Security partners with Fire Protection Ireland, enhancing fire and security services available across Ireland.

Eutelsat and OroraTech announce parternship

europe, OroraTech, satillite, wildfire, Wildfires

Eutelsat and OroraTech form a strategic partnership to enhance satellite monitoring capabilities for wildfire detection.

Fire Cadets join firefighters remembrance service

memorial, NFCC

Fire cadets commemorated the heroes of the firefighting community at the Annual Service of Remembrance in Staffordshire.

Chimney Fire Safety Week highlights prevention measures

FIA, Home Fires

The FIA has given safety tips to prevent fires during Chimney Fire Safety Week.

Firefighters move into rebuilt station

cancer, Firefighter Health, firefighter safety, IAFF, International Association of Fire Fighters

Shreveport firefighters move into a new station after health concerns due to mould and structural issues.

FIA launches new fire risk assessment qualifications

FIA, Fire Industry Association, fire training, qualifications, Training

FIA introduces new FireQual qualifications for fire risk assessment and tailored pathways for all skill levels.

Nominations open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

Hochiki Europe Highlights Detection Range at FSIE

New water mist systems to debut in Berlin

Ask the Expert: Ziamatic

UL Research Institutes releases report on EV fires

Study highlights leadership’s role in firefighter fitness

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

Securing Essential Equipment Safely

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

US Air Force orders Oshkosh Strikers

From the Expert: C-TEC

Fire door research reveals safety misconceptions

Fire Buyer Awards

Expo Protection

KIELCE IFRE-EXPO

RETTmobil International

FLORIAN

112RESCUE

September 2026 Issue

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

MSA Safety launches G1 City Edition SCBA

Securing Essential Equipment Safely

ROCKWOOL appoints Commercial Director

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

Capability Beyond the Frontline

Nominations open for the Fire Buyer Awards 2026

Hochiki Europe Highlights Detection Range at FSIE

New water mist systems to debut in Berlin

Ask the Expert: Ziamatic

UL Research Institutes releases report on EV fires

Study highlights leadership’s role in firefighter fitness

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

Securing Essential Equipment Safely

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

US Air Force orders Oshkosh Strikers

From the Expert: C-TEC

Fire door research reveals safety misconceptions

Fire Buyer Awards

Expo Protection

KIELCE IFRE-EXPO

RETTmobil International

FLORIAN

112RESCUE

September 2026 Issue

LEADER launches new firefighting nozzles

MSA Safety launches G1 City Edition SCBA

Securing Essential Equipment Safely

ROCKWOOL appoints Commercial Director

Vallfirest’s Land Rover concept

Capability Beyond the Frontline

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Securing Essential Equipment Safely

Capability Beyond the Frontline

From the Expert: C-TEC

Identifying Off Gas Before Thermal Runaway

Enhanced Fire Safety for ADR Vehicles

Ask the Expert: WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS