The prices of all extinguishers vary widely according to supplier, so purchasers are advised to shop around. The future cost of servicing will also need to be taken into consideration. Some firms ...

2023 Fire Safety eBook – Grab your free copy! Download the Fire Safety in 2023 eBook, keeping you up to date with the biggest news and prosecution stories from around the industry. Chapters include ...

Body-worn cameras have grown in popularity significantly with law enforcement and private security officers in recent years, as major developments in surveillance technology has provided a greater ...

1723: Godfrey and gunpowder It wasn’t until 1723 that the first automated sprinkler system came into effect. This utilised the design of Ambrose Godfrey, a chemist who used gunpowder to release large ...

A smoke detector is an electronic fire-protection device that automatically senses the presence of smoke, as a key indication of fire, and sounds a warning to building occupants. Commercial and ...

Download IFSEC Global’s 2022 trend report on physical access control, covering the current technology and credentials in use, upgrade plans and challenges, and future trends ahead. Get an ...

The GGF – with its new training partner Total Support Training – is working on producing fire-resistant glazing installation training courses. This article is based on extracts from A Guide to Best ...

The right CCTV camera settings make the difference between images that are ‘ho-hum’ or ‘wow’. Installers and owners who are happy with ‘ho-hum’ read no further. People who are willing to make the ...

As the technological world advances rapidly, the use of AI in video surveillance devices is becoming increasingly apparent. In particular, public and private sectors are exploring the use of solutions ...

The Firechief team explains why there are increasing concerns over lithium battery fires from items such as e-scooters, and advises on what to use if an incident were to occur. Historically, the focus ...

What’s the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning? AI and machine learning are intrinsically linked. AI is the branch of computer science that builds machines capable of human ...

Though the Building Safety Act 2022 has introduced new measures that apply to all buildings, the most significant measures introduced apply to ‘higher-risk buildings’ and ‘relevant buildings’. Here, ...