Expert Commentary

Medical care in vehicle extrication rescue
Extricating collision victims requires advanced medical care After a vehicle collision of significant force - as in the case of high-speed impact - it is...
Airport firefighting & emergency rescue – a day in the life of a firefighter
Airport firefighters operate very differently to their municipal fire and rescue colleagues For the thousands of firefighters covering over 80 major...
Ice rescue: preparing and training public safety and rescue personnel for ice and cold water emergencies
Fire departments must be well-prepared for the dangers of water and ice The fire and rescue service practice of identifying target hazards and developing...
Fire sprinklers: not just for the lawn
Not just for the lawn: sprinklers should be brought inside the home to maximise domestic fire protection A new NFPA advocacy campaign is pushing for home...
Key asset protection with Video Smoke Detection
2008 saw a 15% increase in UK commercial fire damage After a 15 percent increase in commercial fire damage in the UK throughout 2008, the need for effective...
Compromising fire resistance performance in the home
Electrical work in UK homes can critically limit their fire defences The structural ability of domestic buildings to resist and withstand fire can be...
Taking a view on aircraft hangar smoke detection
In this article, Ian Moore, Managing Director of D-Tec (Detector Technologies Limited) explains the issues involved in protecting against fire hazards in aircraft hangars There...
Saving lives and property during and after a CBRN event
The speed and efficiency of CBRN response are critical to its success Michael Peters and John Breedlove of Intelagard, Inc., industry leaders in CBRN...
Holiday decorations may pose safety hazards for families
Christmas lights, candles and decorations pose fire and safety risks to homeowners In this article, Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Communications at the...
Fire safety in subsurface environments
Fire safety in road or rail tunnels is critical in avoiding potentially disastrous incidents Roger Wilton, Assistant Technical Manager of the Fire Industry...