Information Center Category: Fire fighting innovation

‘We never know the worth of water till the well is dry’

The title of this article is a quote by the English historian Thomas Fuller made in the 16th century. For … Read more

Organisation of Research & Development in the field of Safety in The Netherlands

Although in the Netherlands there is one leading institute for the safety organisations, which is called The Netherlands Institute for … Read more

SafetyChef; revolutionary fire suppression technology for commercial kitchens and the food processing industry

Fire is a real threat to any working kitchen and is all too often the reason for catastrophic failure. Actual … Read more

Fires don’t have labels!

This article refers to my difficulties with the current thinking around fire extinguishers. Perhaps it’s just me, but even after … Read more

Firefighters unveil cutting-edge wall piercing fire extinguisher

GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has unveiled a cutting-edge extinguisher that pierces through walls and doors to tackle … Read more

Onderzoek Brand, de Punt

Onderzoek naar het verongelukken van drie brandweerlieden bij het bestrijden van een brand in De Punt op 9 mei 2008.

Summary of Fire-fighting – a risky business?

Summary of report: Examining how FRS staff manage risk and make decisions at emergency incidents within the context of Health … Read more

Field Experiments with Techniques for the Offensive Exterior Approach

Research into the effectiveness of four techniques for the offensive exterior approach compared to the interior approach with a high … Read more

Vision document on housing philosophy Fire Service South Limburg

This vision document contains a short summary of the building concept of the main fire station Middenweg in Sittard, South … Read more

Occupational health risks in firefighters

The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) invited the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) to undertake a systematic review of the … Read more