Reliable foam performance at your fingertips: Meet the TFT Bubble Cup and Quadra Cup nozzles
In the world of fire suppression, the right nozzle can be the difference between containment and catastrophe. As firefighting challenges evolve with more volatile fuel sources, complex structures, and unpredictable wildland events crews need tools that offer flexibility, durability and rapid adaptability. That’s where Task Force Tips (TFT) continues to lead the way. TFT has a well-earned global reputation for engineering high-performance firefighting nozzles and two of their standout innovations the Bubble Cup and Quadra Cup are proving indispensable for crews who demand more from their equipment. Here in South Africa, Vanguard Fire and Safety has proudly supported TFT’s mission as their trusted local agent for over 27 years, providing expert service, product support and the reliability frontline teams count on.
Industrial Fire and Hazard Control’s Pholosi Pumper with high-capacity firefighting capability
The Pholosi Pumper built on the UD Croner PKE280 chassis with an Allison automatic transmission exemplifies modern emergency response design, merging durability, operational performance and fire suppression efficiency. Designed for municipalities, industrial complexes and rural fire services, this pumper addresses the needs of rapid deployment, high-volume water delivery and versatility in diverse firefighting scenarios. The Pholosi Pumper integrates a 6 000-litre stainless steel water tank, engineered for corrosion resistance and structural integrity under high-stress environments. This tank provides ample water capacity for initial fire attack before hydrant connection or tanker relay becomes available.
OceanAlpha’s Dolphin3 Remote Controlled Rescue Buoy: Revolutionising water rescue operations
Water rescue operations have long relied on lifeguards, boats and helicopters to save lives. However, harsh conditions, distance and response time often pose serious challenges. Enter the Dolphin3 Remote Controlled Rescue Buoy, a groundbreaking innovation that combines speed, safety and smart technology to transform the future of aquatic emergency response. The Dolphin3 is a remote-controlled, motorised rescue buoy designed to rapidly reach and support drowning victims or individuals in distress in aquatic environments. Compact, durable and highly visible, this device offers a quick and effective alternative to traditional rescue methods.
Survival Technology: A world first for rescue training!
An exciting collaboration between medical simulation experts Lifecast Body Simulation and rescue training manikin manufacturers Ruth Lee allows us to introduce a world-first for water rescue training, the Advanced Water Rescue Manikin. We want to see a world where appropriate clinical care can be practised in an environment where it will take place for real. That means medical stabilisation at height, in confined spaces and both ‘in’ and ‘on’ water. Unlike anything else available to rescue teams, this manikin will allow you to accurately simulate the rescue of a drowning victim from the water and then continue with essential medical care once it is pulled into your boat or onto dry land.
Kestrel Fire Weather Meters from CW Price: Fighting fires with knowledge
As every firefighter and first responder knows, weather conditions are one of the most critical variables in fighting a fire, making a rescue and saving lives. Wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity are all measured frequently, tracked in detail, and entered into a fire behaviour models to inform decisions about deploying personnel, materials and suppression tactics such as digging a fireline. The Kestrel line now includes a full range of meters and loggers, including models with built in probability and ignition (PIG) and Fine dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) readings. Wireless data transfer to smart phone and tablets using Kestrel Link makes communicating real-time conditions easier than ever. Heat stress prediction models help keep personnel safe from heat injuries during training and operations.
Women in Emergency, Disaster Management and Fire Services Leadership Conference
The fourth Annual Women in Emergency, Disaster Management and Fire Services Leadership Conference will be held on 7 and 8 August 2025 at the Southern Sun Hotel, Rivonia Road in Sandton, Johannesburg and is a premier platform dedicated to celebrating, inspiring and empowering women leaders in high-pressure sectors. As more women break barriers and step into pivotal leadership roles, this year’s theme, ‘Empowering women leaders for a resilient tomorrow’, places a strong focus on resilience, innovation, collaboration and transformative leadership in an increasingly complex world.
IFE International Collaboration in Fire Safety AGM/Conference: 18, 19 September 2025
We are excited to offer you an exclusive preview of some of the distinguished speakers who will be presenting at our upcoming 2025 AGM/Conference! This year’s event will unite researchers, practitioners and industry leaders in fire protection and safety to share the latest knowledge, innovations and best practices.
Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Registrations now open!
The 10th edition of the prestigious Toughest Firefighter Alive Southern Africa Open Championship 2025 will be hosted by the Garden Route District Municipality at the Garden Route Mall in George, Western Cape from Thursday, 9 to Saturday, 11 October 2025. The TFA-SA is based on the international ‘Toughest Firefighter Alive’ Challenge, the blue-ribbon event of the World Firefighter Games (WFG). Individuals, municipalities, volunteer organisations, private firefighting companies, industrial and military firefighters are encouraged to participate in TFA-SA. This event fosters collaboration and team building, enhances service delivery by promoting fitter, stronger firefighters, building camaraderie, fostering a sense of trust, mutual respect and friendship among first responders while strengthening community relations and restoring pride in the fire services.
Fire and Rescue International magazine: Interactive research and technical information at your fingertips!
Fire and Rescue International’s bi-monthly magazine has been providing the fire, rescue and EMS services in South Africa, Africa and internationally with technical and practical know-how articles researched and written by many experienced specialists from around the world since 2011. The contributors share their knowledge, experience and expertise with our readers on a pro bono basis with the view of growing leaders and enhance skill levels on all levels. Fire and Rescue International also publishes the magazine as an open source so that everybody has access to it free of charge in order to grow expertise within the industry. The interactive magazine means that you are able to navigate through the magazine with a click of a mouse. All adverts are hyperlinked to their websites and the information we share are also hyperlinked should there be email addresses, websites or PDF downloads in the articles. Information at the click of a button! Download magazine PDFs
Disaster Management Journal (DMJ), official journal of the Institute of Disaster Management Southern Africa
The Disaster Management Journal (DMJ) is the official journal of the Institute of Disaster Management Southern Africa (DMISA). The journal enhances DMISA’s role in advocating international disaster management best practice, nurturing a culture of disaster risk reduction and fostering national and international communication networks and linkages. DMJ also serves as a valuable resource for information and knowledge dissemination, education and training to not only proactively reduce disaster risks but also the efficacious management of disasters. The magazine also promotes the Institute: national and regional DMISA news and all disaster management related topics, events, conferences and disaster risk reduction initiatives. The articles featured in this quarterly magazine include forwards from the President of DMISA, Lebogang Mosotho and Dr Bongani Elias Sithole, Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), amongst others. The interactive magazine means that you are able to navigate through the magazine with a click of a mouse. All adverts are hyperlinked to their websites and the information we share are also hyperlinked should there be email addresses, websites, videos or PDF downloads in the articles. Information at the click of a button! Read the latest magazine here: https://www.frimedia.org/dmj-vol-6-no-1.html
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