The 28-stone dummyAn obese training dummy weighing in at 28 stones (around 178kg) and requiring six people to lift it has helped a UK company triple its sales.F&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 04 April, 2008
Hats off to EN 443F&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 04 April, 2008The new EN 443:2007 firefighter’s helmet standard is expected to be fully approved by all member states at any moment. Fire & Rescue talks to Hans Detzlhofer of Rosenbauer about the new standard.
- Well proportioned solutionsF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 04 April, 2008
FireDos has been a household name in the European fire industry for years. In the US the foam proportioning system isn’t as well known yet, but Ann-Marie Knegt thinks this is about to change.
Life savers in a class of their ownF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 04 April, 2008Fire & Rescue is searching for the best fire instructors of the world – do you know one? We kick off this new series with Chief Jim Powell of The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy (FSA).
- On the shoulders of steel giantsF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 04 April, 2008
The history of Ulm and Iveco Magirus has been interwoven since Conrad Dietrich Magirus, Fire Commander of the City – and one of the founding fathers of the German fire service – invented the turntable ladder in 1872. Ann Marie visited Iveco to find out the latest developments.
Don’t carry the trigger to the explosionF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 02 April, 2008When entering industrial areas with equipment such as torches and radios it is imperative that these devices do not react with the atmosphere and potentially cause explosions – ensuring they are ATEX compliant is the answer. Dan Worth looks at some of the latest developments in this growth area.
Big savings with a MutualF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 02 April, 2008UK Fire and Rescue Authorities can typically spend up to £500,000 a year on insurance – a significant drain on any authority’s limited budget. In an attempt to save as much as possible on insurance premiums as well as finding a fairer, more tailored deal for the sector, a groundbreaking mutual was born.
Global warming and the fire service – the local view in AsiaF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 02 April, 2008In this the third installment of our round-the-world view of how fire services are tackling global warming, Tokyo and Hong Kong speak out.
- Top tips for fire pump operatorsF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 02 April, 2008
Fire pumps need to fulfil a long list of requirements as well as complying with ever more stringent emissions regulations. Is this a case of fire buyer beware? F&R gives the lowdown on pumps.
Innovation in MadridF&R Dec/Jan08/09Published: 02 April, 2008Sicur ‘08 took place in Madrid, Spain, 26-29 of February. F&R couldn’t resist visiting the Spanish capital to check out the latest developments in a show that is beginning to feel international.
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