Because of the low frequency of confined space rescues, rescuers can be unprepared for hidden hazards, especially those posed by harmful particulates or...

The future of fire safety relies on deploying technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile data and cloud computing.

Firefighters — industrial and municipal — must know what special hazards lay in wait.

More than 30 legislative measures are pending in Congress covering PFAS use, limits and mandates.

Firefighters battled a blaze throughout the night at an acrylics plant in an industrial area of Jersey City, New Jersey.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announces it has acquired KPI Holdings, Inc., a fully integrated fire and life safety company headquartered in North Wales,...

The organization, rebranded as UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, will holistically address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers.

Industrial emergency response teams also have the potential to utilize the full gamut of respiratory protection.

The U.S. Coast Guard chose an unusual, yet effective, tactic for dealing with the grounding of a fuel-laden freighter off Coos Bay, Oregon, on Feb. 4, 1999.

NCEC Webinar Series shares how preplanning and training can improve hazmat response.

When training industrial firefighters on nitrogen leaks, there are four key factors that will keep them safe.

TechTrade LLC announces the availability the Pro-Tech 8 Vision™ Glove, a glow-in-the-dark structural firefighting glove.

Fire Service Inc. has added the Ferrara product line at its full-service center in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

The SAM™ Smart Nozzle pairs with SAM to give the attack crew control of the water flow and provide key decision-making information.

The E3 smart tool dashboard provides the tool operator with live, visual and easy-to-see tool feedback in three key areas: roll warnings, power level, and...

A large warehouse fire in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Tuesday forced neighbors to evacuate and sent some of the 150 firefighters battling the blaze to the...

FirstNet® and Safe Environment Engineering are providing Los Angeles City Fire Department and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health with new...

The EV truck prototype includes proprietary Hale Products’ Emission-free Waterflow System and Akron brass valves and monitors.

The first of its kind truck  is capable of deploying two submersible pumps to achieve 4000+ gallons per minute of water supply from static sources.

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers strives to advance fire protection engineering and provide technical information to the fire protection community.

Issues with flammable cladding stretch back more than 40 years.

CMC debuted several new products at FDIC International in August.

Illinois took a first step toward reducing the use of firefighting foam containing harmful “forever chemicals” under a bill signed into law by Gov. J.B....

The Superior Refining Company reached a settlement of around $1 million in relation to the 2018 explosion at its oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin.

With all but the largest facilities having advanced fire brigades, and with the public fire service being either unwilling or unable to operate in a complex...

W.S. Darley & Co. was among the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Midwest region of Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, announced in a...

Seek Thermal’s Vincent Fassbender calls handheld thermal imagers the next big fire safety revolution. Their small size and lower price point will help...

An NFPA webinar emphasizes that sustainable building owners and fire safety teams must work hand in hand to mitigate fire risks.

Fire crews in Regina battled a fire at an outdoor compound north of Evraz Steel that started July 27. Crews were there until Wednesday morning putting out...

An inspector general report finds that the U.S. Defense Department knew about the dangers of firefighting foam for decades, but still responded slowly.

Attendees will be greeted with two customized Toyne demo apparatus, an aerial, and a PRV (Priority Response Vehicle) XL.

Departments in Maine and New Jersey will receive four new sets of turnout gear and four new helmets each.

Three questions every industrial workplace needs answered

When the big bell rings it is "all hands on deck" to load up and get underway. We have to remember the most important element, namely communication with...

HazmatNation article shares how hazmat teams can prepare for unknown, large-scale incidents before they happen and know what to do once they do occur.

A fire that broke out July 20 at Premium PPE in Amherst, New York, is under control but firefighters still battle hot spots.

REV Group® has announced a multi-year agreement with Consus Global to drive supply base optimization, automation, productivity, and working capital value...

Extend-A-Guns allow deck mounted monitors to easily raise from a stowed position to operate above apparatus obstructions like cab roofs, lighting, hose...

How much water is necessary to be considered an adequate supply for fire protection systems? 

This article addresses water-based systems such as water spray, water mist, foam, and foam water.

The purpose of this document is to present a case for modifying NFPA and AWWA standards related to Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants so that identifying...

When working in the elements, Brass Knuckle® Crusher (BKDST-1020NP) safety goggles have specialized channels along the brow line to move water and sweat...

Answering these questions helps industrial facilities prepare for confined space emergencies and develop plans for timely rescues. 

Interim observations in the transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams: An end-user perspective.

An article on TECHAERIS.com spotlights how PPE innovations can prevent injuries, encourage compliance and provide insight into injury trends.

A conveyor belt in a confined space within the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant caught fire. Firefighters extinguished the flames in under an hour.

ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Joliet Refinery will add a Ferrara Inferno® Industrial Super Pumper® to its fleet of fire and rescue equipment.

The ERNEST principle analyzes any rope system by the common reasons that rope rescue systems fail. Particularly, whenever a rope rescue system must rely on...

Bringing together process, utility piping is a convenience at most plants and refineries. But in a fire it can quickly lead to danger.

Evacuations are a critical part of preplanning for fires and other emergencies. When workers know how to respond, they can evacuate quickly and safely.