Fire Fighting Articles

The use of toxic asbestos has dropped dramatically in recent decades, but the incidence of mesothelioma cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases, has remained frighteningly steady.

Airport Firefighting – Structural fires, which the public are accustomed to seeing fire and rescue services at on a regularly, frequently avoid fatalities.

Is firefighter protective gear becoming too effective? As protective gear has improved, firefighters can theoretically get deeper into a fire and remain there for longer periods

Continuing this series of articles to coincide with the current mid-term Technology Refresh of the Central PPE Clothing Contract (previously the ICP).

Supporting Fire Fighters Charity makes a positive difference by supporting people in the fire and rescue community when they are in need.

Widely recognised to be amongst the most comprehensive technical and ergonomic evaluation programmes for Firefighter PPE conducted anywhere in the world.

It’s main aim was to provide a Central PPE and clothing contract procurement framework for fire and rescue authorities (FRAs).

Finished fighting foam is a combination of a foam concentrate, water, and air. When these three components are brought together in the proper proportions and mixed, foam is produced.