Euralarm releases guidance on the use of lithium-ion batteries

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document on Integrated fire protection solutions for lithium-ion…

Council takes legal action against tenants who refuse to have fire smoke detectors repaired

Kirklees Council in the UK has taken legal action against three of its tenants and one private leaseholder living in flats on…

BMC wants electrical audit of high-rises in Mumbai

Amid reluctance from most high-rise residents to carry out fire audits, the BMC is now pushing for audits of electrical systems…

Government enhances fire safety measures in long distance passenger buses and school buses

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways introduced Fire Alarm System and Fire Protection System in Type III passengers, which…

“38% of UK businesses do not have suitable fire risk assessments in place”, :Research

As employees and customers return to workplaces and stores following the pandemic, new research by fire safety specialist, JLA,…

More than two years after Conception dive boat fire, US Coast Guard unveils new safety rules

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new fire safety rules for small boats more than two years after the deadliest maritime…

Euralarm publishes new guidance on maintenance of extinguishing systems

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the maintenance of extinguishing systems/equipment…

US Navy creates Fire Safety Group to prevent ship blazes

The U.S. Navy has formed a fire safety group to prevent catastrophes like the local blaze that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard…

Mumbai fire brigade to soon launch app to check safety compliance of buildings

The Mumbai fire brigade has decided to develop a mobile application where fire audits reports can be uploaded to keep a check on…

Security guard trying to save those trapped in burning highrise falls to death from 19th floor

A 30-year-old security guard fell to his death from a balcony on the 19th floor of a 61-storey residential building in central…

BMC plans to update 16 hospitals fire fighting systems

To improve the fire safety systems in medical institutions, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed to install…

Confusion over no fire NOC for Ahmedabad Airport

Recently, schools and hospitals were issued closure notices for not having fire NOC. Some of them were also sealed. However,…