August 2025

FireDos monitors and infrared camera for automated extinguishing from DoseTech Fire

Early fire detection systems using infrared detection allow early identification of potential fire sources and rapid response times. Hazardous hotspots that may turn into a fire source are identified within minutes, even before smoke or flames appear. One stationary, relatively inexpensive camera can cover a large area when using a lower resolution but this will prevent the early detection of fires while they are still small. With more sophisticated technology, such as the Orglmeister PYROsmart® pro system, areas can alternatively be surveyed using a single pan/tilt head camera. It continuously scans a large area and builds a high-resolution radiometric panorama image.

New firefighting nozzle range from Industrial Fire and Hazard Control

In firefighting, the effectiveness of suppression efforts depends significantly on the equipment used, particularly the nozzles that direct and shape the water stream. The new range of Industrial Fire Attack Nozzles from Industrial Fire and Hazard Control are engineered for high performance in demanding environments. Designed with precision and tested for reliability, the nozzles have gained a reputation for delivering controlled flow, optimised reach and adaptability across multiple fire scenarios. The firefighting nozzles are developed based on core principles aimed at maximising fire suppression efficiency while minimising water usage and crew fatigue. These include:

Simulated patient monitor: REALITi Plus from Survival Technology

The simulated patient monitor REALITi Plus by iSimulate is the basic version of the REALITi360 Ecosystem and allows medical educators to run multiple scenarios from basic to sophisticated. It is really a mobile sim centre in a bag. You are not confined to a particular location and can conduct your training and evaluation in-situ in an ambulance, a helicopter, a hospital setting or in a sim centre or skills lab. You are only limited by your imagination. With REALITi Plus, users get to choose one simulated proprietary patient monitor screen so you can provide training on the vital signs monitors you use in real life in hospital and in pre-hospital settings. In a medical or nursing undergraduate environment, you could even consider adding additional monitors to prepare your students for multiple monitor types they are likely to encounter during their careers.

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.

Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Registrations close 20 September 2025!

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.

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.

Enhancing foam firefighting with Task Force Tips FoamJet Series

In firefighting operations, especially those involving flammable liquids or hazardous materials, foam is a critical tool. It suppresses vapours, smothers flames, and helps prevent reignition. However, for foam to be truly effective, it must be properly aerated to produce a high-quality finished blanket. The Task Force Tips (TFT) FoamJet Series provides a simple, lightweight, and effective solution to achieve just that. Aeration matters: Why use a foam attachment?

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! We welcome you to share your knowledge, expertise and experience with us and our readers, so pop me an email on lee@fireandrescue.co or call me on mobile: +27 (0) 82 371 0190 or office: +27 (0) 11 452 3135.

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

Reach 9 980 decision makers in the fire, rescue and EMS fraternity!

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