Protective hoods are one of the most critical components of firefighting turnout gear. While other, heavier components of the firefighting outfit provide effective head-to-toe protection, areas of vulnerability persist.
-
-
A plaque has been unveiled for a Sale firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1909.
-
Wolf’s technical team have developed the new M-70 Mini LED torch to fully meet the latest, stricter safety standards designed to protect people working in dust atmospheres.
-
Blixt project, bringing together parties from the Swedish auto industry looks for the answer.
-
The rescueDAYS in Paderborn was all about rescuing people after traffic accidents. Around 500 participants from over 30 nations took part in the world’s largest training event for technical rescue.
-
At the trade fair FLORIAN in Dresden, ZIEGLER presents the latest generation of the Ultra Power to its customers, the press, other media representatives and all trade fair visitors.
-
Damp kit and poor storage conditions can impact on safety and morale. Lotte Debell reports on simple PPE storage solutions that can help firefighters.
-
Heavy rescue training is an experience that we do not deal with on a daily basis; but when it happens it is a somewhat over powering accident scene.
-
One of the key advantages of a dual light flashlight is that in addition to the traditional forward-facing flashlight beam that illuminates distant objects
-
Firefighters are at an increased risk of exposure to toxic fire effluents and subsequently at an increased risk of suffering adverse health outcomes