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International Fire Fighter (IFF) magazine is the leading journal for worldwide firefighters and the fire fighting industry, focusing on municipal and industrial fire and rescue plus fire and safety training. The editorial is principally technology based with regular product profiles, equipment round up articles and a look at how new codes and standards will affect the industry. The training section focuses on different training methods used worldwide.

IFF Issue 38
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Graham Collins, Editor

From the editor

Welcome to the May 2013 issue of IFF Magazine. This issue looks at the latest in thermal imaging technology plus a fantastic article about live fire training systems. Make sure that you read the article on training standards, a fantastic piece written by Ashley Price from the Fire Science Academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Finally, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service continue their contributions with an article about BA instructor training. Please don't forget to look at the latest equipment news in our comprehensive news and profiles section.

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Fire destroys thirty five buses in Cornwall, UK
Fire destroys thirty five buses in Cornwall, UK
14th May 2013
A fire at a bus depot in Cornwall has destroyed 35 buses - one third of the Western Greyhound firm's entire fleet may have been arson according to Police and Fire Officers. Read More..
New CBRN Spectrometer.
New CBRN Spectrometer.
14th May 2013
ARGON ELECTRONICS has launched the RIIDEye-SIM-NaI-P, a spectrometer simulation probe that enables responders to train how to use the Thermo RIIDEye handheld radiation isotope identifier without an ionizing radiation source. Read More..
Zero Maintenance Gas Monitor.
Zero Maintenance Gas Monitor.
14th May 2013
SCOTT SAFETY has announced the introduction of the Protégé ZM single gas monitor - a zero- maintenance, single-gas monitor that is claimed to be easy to use and delivers: ".. high performance in a small, ergonomically designed package." Read More..

latest articles

Latest ARFF Apparatus Designs Stress Safety, Quick Attack
Latest ARFF Apparatus Designs Stress Safety, Quick Attack
22nd May 2013
Makers of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) apparatus are continually improving their equipment, upgrading their units' ease of use, adding safety features and turrets, increasing fire suppression capabilities, and making more nimble vehicles.
Confined Space Rescue: How ready are we?
Confined Space Rescue: How ready are we?
8th May 2013
"Confined Space" refers to a space, which by design has limited openings for entry and exit, unfavourable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants, and that is not intended for continuous employee occupancy.
GRP Superstructures Come of Age
GRP Superstructures Come of Age
7th May 2013
The time has now long since passed when prejudices and misconceptions about the use of GRP for firefighting vehicle superstructures limited its share of the international market. Today, the unique features of the material and the research and development work that has gone into developing new and improved solutions has undoubtedly made GRP (glass-fibre reinforced polyester) the material of choice for fire and rescue services around the world.
Monitors - What to Know before Buying
Monitors - What to Know before Buying
6th May 2013
Monitors will give more firefighting power without tying down personnel, so here is what to know before you buy.